Dear Readers,

  It has been quite some time since I have written a blog post, and it is simply because life has been hectic. I am merely human, and sometimes I feel like I can't even juggle it all. My mind is racing with all of these ideas, fantasies, dreams and visions, that every now and then, can make me feel less like Super Woman and more like a dreamer. People think I'm crazy by the way I live...moving here and there, travelling to this place, meeting and hanging out with "those people" (ya know, the people that aren't so-called normal in societal standards) and never having a place of my own. Honestly, there are times where I want to just punch those people in the throat (okay, maybe not that violent...I don't fly that way) and just tell them to keep their opinions to themselves, because quite frankly, I am happy where God has me. To me-I am stable. 

So much has happened within the past month or so since I have wrote last. I guess I should start out by saying that I no longer live in Alaska. (That was totally unexpected and a shocking reality) In the beginning of April, after only being back in Alaska for two weeks once I returned from visiting my family in Ohio, I moved to Oregon to further my relationship with my boyfriend, Matthew. So...ya, that happened, and in the middle of that, I think I forgot how to breathe. I lived with him, his dad, and his grandma for a month, and due to some personal and family things on Matt's side, his grandma made me move into a woman's shelter here in Eugene, Oregon. (Shocker!) Trust me, just because I live in a homeless shelter, does NOT make me homeless. I am not homeless. Its just a temporary fix until Matthew and I can get our own place.

 Since living in the shelter, God has placed so many women in my life to minister and grow closer in Christ with. We (the women in the shelter) all have different stories and background. Some have past abuse trauma, and personal afflictions that only God can heal. Being in this environment has allowed me the opportunity to kind of "kick butt" like a ninja turtle princess, and strive to succeed in placing stepping stones. This is not my first go-around with this type of living style, and being able to cope with such a dramatic and heavy-burdened change, has become easy for me to adapt too. Its just another season that I am going through, and through the women and what Christ is teaching me...I am there for a reason. I am there to heal and maintain a healthy mind set. I have been staying here at the mission for almost a week, and in that week, God has been in quick movement. He has opened doors for a job interview, applied for college AND got accepted! (I start next month for Graphic Arts and Design). I am not scared or worried, A little impatient at times, but I know that I am here for a reason. Everything is going to be okay! 

So, I apologize if this is not the report that you were wanting to read, but know that I appreciate all prayers and support as possible! God has me right where He wants me and I don't have to be afraid. Nor am I...I actually love my life. It's tough sometimes, but it makes living even more exciting! Hope and pray that all is well with all of you lovely people! Will write again soon! 

Blessings! 

Malarie