Three Gifts That Might Never Have Been (Joy Dare)

Joy Dare Day 27

the twin: No, this is not my biological twin but Sol and I are more alike than even my own sister and I. But how we met was complete divined by God because there were too many other factors than could have easily led to us not meeting. We did FUI (Fresno Urban Internship) two separate years. I did it in 2007 and she did it in 2008. We came from different schools (Cal Poly and UCLA) that didn't even do things together. But we both decided to come and do FUI staff the same year. Neither of us had to and I don't think either of us expected or planned to. But as so as we started talking, we knew that we were too similar to not be friends. Our relationships is a testament to how InterVarsity brings people together from all over the world.

my roommates: how we ended up living together where we do was a miracle. We all three got jobs in the same school district, unheard of for teachers. We found housing in a week, which was unheard of SLO. We have had very little conflict with each other, which is unheard of in most living situations.

my small group: I am actively involved in my church in Pasadena, which does not leave me much time to have a small group of my own. But my roommate Jessica came to me with this idea of a book study back in October and if we I wanted to join. It was through her church young professional group, which I was a part of. We decided to meet at our apartment. I think how easy it would have been for me not to be involved if it was at a place far away or if Jess had't been so encouraging that I come. But it was a lifeline sent to me from the Lord for a community. I know so many people who have to initiate going to a small group community and I was blessed to have one handed to me.