Official: 1 Month in Idaho

Technically, that was yesterday....but thats okay. :)
Each day I am here, I get more excited about what God is doing here. :D

Yesterday, I called Stone, Hunter and Lori (if you don't know, Stone and Hunter are the boys that I mentor through Emmaus Church, and Lori is their AWESOME mom!) Anyway, it was so awesome to hear their voices! And I can't wait to see them around Christmas!
And I was able to talk to Kathryn, Emmaus' Children's pastor!! So great to connect with people I "ditched" for the Work of God.
It's also so great to hear my parent's voices....:) I miss them *HUGS to you mom and dad*

And I hope I will be able to call more people tomorrow...I have such great intentions, but some never get done....like calling people....
God help me to remember to call the people I need to call for, and help me to remember to read the Bible too. In Jesus' name. Amen.

I probably should be blogging more, but I've been lazy about it.

Life right now has been slow....no work, no school, just doing whatever whenever with my grandma until my schedule of work starts in a week. It's been so relaxing and I am SO greatful that God has allowed me some time for doing "nothing" although I should be studying the Bible more than I am...it's been a slow process studying the book of 1Sam. I am enjoying it a lot. :) And I can't wait until I get into 2Sam.

Idaho is an awesome place! (And for those who said "Why Idaho?" Because Idaho is awesome, that's why!)

For the first time in my life, I get some freedom and privacy like I never have before. (Some days I have been using it better than others) Although, I can say I have been doing a lot more talking/meditation to God lately. :)

And I know why God called me to Idaho, specifically:

Not so much to mentor/minister to the Deaf here, like I originally interpreted, but to be here for my grandmother, to show her God's grace and compassion by serving her and going to church with her (she is not saved, but goes to church and Bible study).

My grandmother's heart is softening, and I am so glad to see that. :)Because she never stepped inside a church when I was younger.

And I am getting connected to the church my grandma, her sister (my great-aunt) and my great-uncle go to. :) Grace Bible Church is a great church, very welcoming people and staff and I am going to start helping them with their children's ministry. :) Kids are awesome!! All kids are awesome!!

My NNU is all figured out, I just need my finalized schedule and then I'll know what books and stuff I need.

My work transfer finally came through, altough there was a hiccup with that. The person I needed to keep in contact with during the process went on a two week vacation, but that's okay, this extra time of quiet is a really great thing.

:) I just can't say enough about Idaho...

But I do miss my family, they called today, and I was really great to hear their voices and I do hope my dad gets his pilot's license back so they can visit more ;)

God Bless you guys! And thanks for reading and for the prayers!
Cody Marie

The Start of my Immersion in Idaho

Today was a really great day and I am SO glad I was able to hang out with my grandmother.

Today, we went to a Bible Study. Great study. It was about the garbage and baggage we carry with us...

It reall made me think about all the stuff in my life that is really holding me back from being the Christian I was meant to be...

Sunday, I went to church with my great-aunt (my grandma's sister) Bev. I had a really great time. And even though I have only been to one church here, it could be the place where I worship... I am praying to God to see if this is the church...

God Bless you!
Cody Marie

On my own.....

My parents left this morning around 10am (Mountain Time)...I stood out in front and waved until I could no longer see them.

I didn't cry until about 2pm...I decided to work nonstop and when I took a break I cried. It's so hard to think about it right now...I miss my family so much already and I saw them this morning....this is going to be harder than I thought.

Thank you SO much for your prayers, if you weren't praying I would have been crying all day.


I love you mom, dad and Cara!!

Cody Marie

First Post From Idaho

Wow...this is it. Doing what I am called to do.
It's all surreal right now.
I feel awesome.
I feel excited.
I feel a sense of accomplishment.
I feel a sense of uncertainty...
I feel like shaking...

But God is SO GOOD!

GOD, give me the strength to continue to do this, even when I hit that brick wall...I know it is coming. Let me bounce off the wall and over it. In Jesus' name. Amen.


And I wanted to thank you to those who are reading this blog, thank you for your prayers, love, support and send-off.

God Bless you guys!
Cody Marie