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13 hours in a uhaul with one of my dearest friends, a busy week of interviewing, meeting and celebrating, and my last plane ride for awhile and I'm already back in Detroit.

I had a blast getting a taste of Sioux Falls last week. I unloaded all of my stuff into my new house and couldn't be filled with more anticipation of what's to come in that house. I met some of the kids that will be coming their daily and I feel so truly honored to get to be a part of this journey of life. Check out Pastor Brian's blog to read a little more about this exciting upcoming project.

Since that will only be part time to begin with I was patiently...err, or more anxiously...waiting for the perfect thing to compliment this. I was sure I wouldn't end up as a barista extraordinaire, but was open to that too. However, through some miraculous funding I was able to interview with an incredible organization, the Volunteers of America (VOA). VOA is doing incredible things in Sioux Falls and really targeting those in need and certain areas of the city. They are holistic in what they do and meeting basic needs of people but also are just doing life together. They do church together once a month as a staff, as they are 'spiritually-based' organization. Sounds oddly familiar right? So, although I haven't officially been offered a position it is looking very positive that I'll be involved with this organization. I'll leave it at that for now :).

My head is spinning as I sit in between two worlds. One that is very bittersweet to leave and another that is calling my name. I am so blessed with incredible family and friends back home but will sadly say goodbye to those that have become family here. I am so lucky!

Love, jm

P.S. Congrats to my beautiful friends Josh and Becky Tigner- I was so blessed to be a part of your day! And...congrats to Dan and Morgie on the arrival of your sweet baby girl Brooke, can't wait to meet her!!!!!!