Friday, September 22, 2006

My Life Now

I drove and I drove and I drove some more. The landscape began with rugged forested mountains and lush green hills which gradually gave way to tawny prairie landscapes and then cactus littered desert. Along the way I marveled at the diversity and beauty of land that God created seemingly for my enjoyment alone.



From Calgary to San Diego I stopped often to spend time with dearly loved family and friends. After about 30 hours of driving and many U2 albums later I arrived in my new city of residence, sunny San Diego.

I am beginning to love this time of stepping into a whole new adventure with God. These times of leaving the blessings of the past behind and turning to the unknown blessings of the future.

I have now been officially at work in the development office of YWAM San DIego/Baja for the past two weeks now. The adjustment has been a little slow as far as finding a church, figuring out how I fit into my old friends lives again (they are all engaged or newly married now which throws a different spin on things) and so on. But I am finding all kinds of other things to do on my own that I always wished I had time to do. I finally took up knitting so now I can use up the balls and balls of yarn I bought the last time I was in India. I've been enjoying running more than ever before, and reading up a storm. Now I just need to find a tennis partner and I will be set.

In the office I have been busy preparing for all the house building teams that are starting to come down to build houses in Mexico for so many family's that are in need. There is a lot of work that needs to go into making things run smoothly so that this wonderful ministry of mercy can continue. Please pray for a sharp mind to absorb all the information and tasks flying around in my mind.

In other news I am so happy to be a double aunty now. My sister had her first baby, Katelyn, on June 14th and my best friend from Idaho had her first baby, Kaiden, July 13th. They are both an absolute joy to my life! Please be praying for Kaiden as he has been in the hospital for the past month and a half. If you would like to know more about his condition please check the blog that I have been updating daily for him. www.kaidenmurillo.blogspot.com


Aunty Felicia


Katelyn June Hildebrant

Kaiden Ezra Murillo

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Felicia, you are such a fine and dedicated Auntie and Oh sooo very appreciated! You are definetly touched by the hand of God. Blessings to you as you continue to be His hand maiden.

Anonymous said...

Felicia, I love you so much and it's so good to hear from you. If we even make it down to Baja, I will definitely make it a point to give you a HUGE hug!
-Jenn-

Jenny said...

Hey, I have a blogspot now too.
-Jenn-

Beki said...

hey Felicia!!

Hows it going at the new base? Update, update!

I´m so bumbed that I didn´t get to see you while you were in Calgary, but I know my parents really appreciated being able to spend time with you.

Oh hey, I have a friend from my DTS that wants to visit your base and I told her to find you... her name is Lauren.

awesome,
ttyl sending tons of love

Bekah

Anonymous said...

I would just like to point out that you posted this on Sept 22 and it is now Oct 30th, that is a big differance! you need to let us know what the heck you're up to, and read my blog too! Your niece is crying, it's so cute, gotta go!

Anonymous said...

Felicia! hey girl... I didn't realize you're in San Diego! I'll be back in Orange County for Christmas, we should hang out! I was planning to go visit one of my other friends anyway. (Then go down to TJ with her...) I'll let you know when I'm around! So are you based out of SD now? ... maybe I should just read a few more of your blogs! hehe.

Miss ya!
-Tiff

Judy Baskerville said...

Hey Canadian Lady!

Remember me? ENS 2001 summer staff...back then I was Judy Phillips, but now married to my Canadian lover and living in Ontario. I didn't know you'd been to India! I went, too. I loved it. I love it. I will always love India. I want to go back. I also became an auntie this year for the first time (in March)....haven't been able to see the little tyke yet but we're going in January. Love to hear more of an update....I'll keep going back in time on your blogamablog.