I have been asked more than once lately while talking with people at home if I am happy. The question initially surprised me. I am living in the place which occupied my dreams for a year and in the midst of my stories someone was perceptive enough to ask, "Laura, Are you happy?". And not just once but twice, which is when it occurred to me that I should really seek the answer. The truth is that I've got that peace which transcends understanding. I am confident this is the place God has for me right now and even though I have no idea what is coming next, I have peace. This is the verse that has been occupying my mind lately: In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation Psalm 5:3. And believe me I have been, but never before has waiting been accompanied with this much peace.
Now for the part you have all been waiting for, the cool buildings! I believe that I work on the compounds of two of the coolest buildings in Cairo (and there is some stiff competition). I have begun working at two different places. The first position is teaching English at St. Mark's Cathedral. Teaching here has been different from previous teaching experience that I have, but it has been good. I am teaching two levels of conversation classes to give the students a chance to practice the English they have been learning.
The second position is working with Episcocare which is the development arm of the Anglican diocese here in Egypt. The cool building to the left is All Saints Cathedral. I will be working in the office a couple of days a week helping however I can. I will be editing and possibly writing grants and writing a quarterly newsletter.
So that is life here in Cairo thus far. I work in cool buildings. I spend hours of my life traveling from cool buildings to my home. I spend my free time with Egyptian friends or MCC staff. And I am consumed by peace.
