City Council Meeting - Follow up

As I promised, I'm writing to let you know how the City Council Meeting went tonight. Their response was favorable, though there will have to be more consideration and input from the community. One council member suggested that I make sure the Laurel Outlook (newspaper) wrote about the Sister City Idea. Then we could gage the community's interest level based on the response we get from the article.

I can also print out responses, opinions, and suggestions that any of you have. So please post comments regarding this idea. Would you be interested in having a Sister City?

I will write more soon,
Joanna

ps.) for those of you who are new my this blog, you can read more (below) about how Project Musekee got started. Thanks for visiting this page. And feel free to contact me with questions or comments. my email is - yada.root@gmail.com

FYI - Why am I so into yada? It's the Hebrew word for Knowing or loving someone or something deeply. The actual definition is "To Know by observation, investigation, reflection, or firsthand experience." But the highest level of yada is in 'direct intimate contact'. I take "root" from Psalm One - being rooted and grounded in God. Together they symbolize what I've given my entire life to. Knowing God. And from that place of love and security, making Him Known to others by allowing Him to been seen in me.

I'm not sure if I ever explained that to you before. But lots of people laugh at that silly phrase, when it's really so much more. It's just hidden, like most treasures.

Update

Some of you may already know this. About a month ago, I felt led to do more with Project Musekee then just write the Tete's story. I was talking about what the 'more' could be, with some friends, when the idea for a "Sister City" came up. The concept seemed to click.

I spoke last week with Mayor Olsen, of Laurel, explained my personal project, and asked him what he thought of the 'Sister City' idea. He seemed interested and asked me to speak at the upcoming City Council meeting (which is tomorrow, May 27th). The meeting starts at 6:30 and I will be presenting the project around 7:30.

Please pray for me and with me about this. I'll let you know how it goes!
- Joanna