On a personal and not just Israel note, I got word Tuesday that my great grandmother had died. I knew it was coming, but what I didn't know was how much it would effect me. The morning I got the facebook message, it hit me kind of hard. I had a feeling it was going to be a rough day. I don't usually share things like that until after, I like to deal with things before I can talk about it. Knowing my mom was on a mission trip in guatemala and I was here, and we would both miss the funeral, and my precious Grandmother would be upset, and I couldn't be there, and just all of this weighing down on me. But I got to go running twice that day (and we all know what that does for me :) It ended up being a good day, and I thank God for that, because my emotional state would not have been healthy if it hadn't of changed.
Later on thursday, I received an email telling me that I had gotten my dream job which I had earnestly applied for about 2 months ago. I have been waiting and waiting to hear from them. I sat down and cired (not sobbing but shed a few tears) simply because I had begged God for this job, unashamedly BEGGED him to give it to me. I applied two places and he gave me both. As of now, I am praying and seeking His will in what job to take, reguardless of what I want, I need to do what God wants me to, I'll update you on that later.
Friday night we had our own personal church service. Which I found very precious. Sunday we went to King David City on Mt. Mariah, (Zion) and walked through Hezekiah's tunnel. I have posted videos and pictures on facebook. We were told to wear shorts and water shoes, but we weren't told that we would be touring before we went into the tunnel so those of us in very little clothing were freezing in the 50 degree weather. Once we started descending into the tunnel we got really excited though.
It was a shockingly long walk but we made it, and then we explored around the remains of the pool of Siloam, it is sad that the Greek Orthodox church will not let the IAA (israeli antiquity authority) dig up the rest of what is there. But that is really the story of almost all of the Biblical locations, there is probably really cool stuff there, but no one will let them dig it up!
We are going to some sort of Museum today and Thursday we leave to go to our snorkeling spot. I am really looking forward to some 80 degree weather and some beach! Really cannot wait. Talk to you guys soon!
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