I don't know what I did to deserve her, but God sent me the most incredible angel this week. I was getting really nervous as the California leg of my trip was approaching because the first week of my visit was still completely unplanned. I had no interviews set up and most importantly NO PLACE TO STAY! (Things just kept falling through.) And because I don't know as many people out in that area, I knew I couldn't just wing it...
Well, God answered my prayers and blessed me beyond belief. A friend recommended I talk to a pastor who recommended I call Pastor Sue, a local pastor in N. Hollywood. She was interested in my project and said she'd see what she could do about helping me find some connections and a place to stay... and boy did she ever! First she met me near the airport for lunch (which she treated me to) and then she escorted me the 2.5hr drive to where I was going to be staying. She hooked me up with a place at a Lutheran Camp out here in the mountains-- Camp Yolijawa-- for the rest of the week. (The camp happens to be hosting foster care kids this week, which is perfect for my project!!) Then she brought me a sleeping bag and pillow in case I'd need it, and a map to get around. She also made a call about my 3rd week plans to volunteer at the Western States Youth Gathering because her sister is one of the directors. I mean, this woman couldn't have been kinder to me. Plus, she's just a hoot!! Sooo funny and easy to talk to. During our lunch yesterday I already felt like we were bff... :o)
It's amazing how things can just come together like that. And this visit couldn't be more perfect if I'd had it planned for months. God's great like that! Thanks to Sue for making this last part of my research happen!!
I can't wait to write more about my experiences here at the camp-- it's my first time ever at summer camp!
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