So it is now officially summer. To be honest, the weather isn't any different, and I would probably be too tired to notice if it really was. Basically we are in the middle of a season called "June Gloom," and the skies have been pretty cloudy for the past few days. However, God is still doing awesome things out here! Three people have come to Christ since the project started, and I know God is drawing more to Him.
      Possibly one of the most challenging aspects of San Diego is the amount of homeless people who live on the streets. One of them, we will call him John, is a wonderful older man who truly loves all the students on project. He has been homeless for over twenty years, living along the bay where our housing complexes are. Once in a while he will pick us (the entire project) flowers from other peoples gardens, and leave them in soda bottles on our patio. I know it is probably illegal, since the flowers aren't his, but its the only way he can show his appreciation for the love and acceptance we show him. Another girl, Jackie, spends her nights sleeping in her truck, and wanders around the city during the day, searching through dumpsters for any useful items. It is so heartbreaking to know that they are ignored, and often forgotten by the people around them, so I am so excited that they can see God's love for them through all the students on project!
      Finally, through a lot of prayer and getting counsel from others, I have realized that God is calling me to spend my summer volunteering. There is a team from project that spends everyday sharing on three local campuses, something that I know would really challenge me to grow in my faith and to trust in God. I also planning on finding a shelter for women and their children to volunteer at along with a few other students from project. I am excited to see how God will grow me in both my courage to share my faith and my compassion for those who do not yet know God's love!
      God Bless!