Journal entry 5-18-09

Scary time of life, keep going along and ignore this passion or risk everything and step out in faith. I spent the day in downtown LA. I’ve always found myself drawn to the city, being around people, the aliveness of everything around me, the variety of people, places, sounds, etc. At the same time the city is vulnerable, congested, lonely. I’m keeping my mind, ear, and heart open. The question I can't shake: is God leading us down here? And what does He want to see happen here? It would be like God to set up the impossible so He could work miracles. Bad economy getting worse - getting ready for international adoption of our children from Ethiopia - the value of our house has declined – not the optimal time for many other reasons. But I still feel God saying now is the time. So I’m here listening, waiting, seeking, asking.....here we are. The best part about it is Shelley is ready too.