The happens of Nate!

Hey everybody!
Well, here's an update of what's been going on in the life of Nate. I know again it's been a while since my last entry, so here's what's been going on since.
1. I experienced my first earthquake! It lasted over a minute but was only registered as a 5.6. But, it got my heart a pumping none the less!
2. I've started running again! It's been great! It gives me great energy and is great for my mind. I had to stop for a week because of some heel issues and really noticed a difference in my energy and state of mind! I've never enjoyed running until now!
3. I will be having a job change come Jan.! The IEP for the kid that I've been a 1 on1 for got rid of me. Basically, the public school district didn't want to or couldn't afford to pay me anymore. They actually wanted to get rid of me the day after his IEP, but our head teacher talked them into letting me stay through Dec. But Oakes wants to keep me, so they have created a position for me. Basically I'll be a float, go were I'm needed. Possibly doing some teaching in order to allow a couple teachers to have a planning period! It will provide great diversity in my job. I'm really loving it there. It continues to be tough, but really loving the kids.
4. God has again provided in a great way for me. So much that it brought me to tears. The apprentices put money away each month to put aside as God money. Do whatever we feel God wants us to do with it. We've been talking about Jubilee and the idea of wiping debts clean and a real God centered idea of economics. So the other apprentices decided that they wanted to help me pay off my debt. I felt extremely guilty at first, why should someone else pay off my stupid use of money. There are many other people in this world with greater need then me. But, I graciously accepted. With the idea too that this way I will be able to give more sooner! It has definitely helped put a better perspective on what I do with my money and use it wisely so I can give more.
5. With the rest of the money we are doing an experiment with it. We each have taken some in an envelope that we carry with us everywhere. We use it as we listen to God and His calling. We are praying that God open our eyes to the needs around us. We may take homeless out to eat, buy bus fare, ect. We want to make sure there is a relationship there, so we don't just want to give the money, but use to possibly form a relationship. So, when we take someone out to eat to eat with them, not just hand them money. We are super excited about it!! There is one homeless I guy I see almost everyday on my way to work that I want to start taking to breakfast. We'll see! I'll let ya know how it goes!
So, there are my top 5 things that have been going on with my life right now! I'm always growing which can be draining, but it is so good! Thank you who have given me continued words and prayers of encouragement! It means a lot!