June 10

June 10th is here.  Hard to believe. 

Things in Dallas feel very normal.  Life here is slowly happening.  Work is going great and I have some confidence in my ability to do well at this job, which confirms that moving here was the right move!  I love the people I work with, I love the flexiblity of my workdays, and I love meeting new clients every week.  Being in outside sales has forced me to learn how to navigate this city, and for that, I'm thankful. 

It puts me at rest that I know my way around and that there is a chance that I might walk into a store and see someone that I know.  I've frequented the local shopping center, the local grocery store, the local pool, and the local church...and some of the faces are starting to repeat. 

It's funny how much a familiar face can make you feel "at home."  Funny how God knows that too.  About 10 years ago, I had a friend in Raleigh named Katie.  Katie and I hung out with the same circle of friends, were involved in Young Life together, and ran in the same social scene.  Katie got married and moved away, and our lives drifted apart.  Fast forward to this week, Katie and her husband moved to Dallas and live just a few blocks from me!  I got to see Katie this week and meet her husband and son, Hudson. 

I have settled into my routine.  Having Bradley visit was a huge treat. Some friends are  "on their way" out here, and I look really forward to showing them around this city that I'm starting to feel aquainted with!