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| So this Thursday will be the first night of Steps and I am so stinking excited. For those of you I haven't talked to about this, it's a group we're starting for GAP people (graduates and professionals) that have no place to go as far as being in a church, or involved in any sort of ministry with people their own age. It is such a huge need in our churches today and I'm so pumped about getting this one started. God is going to move in some amazing ways in the lives of the people that come. We have a church that is so supportive, letting us use their space, and they even gave us a budget to get some food and things like that each week! God rocks at answering prayer requests. This is exactly what I want to see get started in BA with Calvary. There is definitely a massive need there for people my age to have a place to belong. What an opportunity there is to reach young adults who are alone in their jobs, where they live, and sadly, their churches. So many people in their 20s feel like there is no place to go in a church because they're not in college, but they're not a young married couple with children. There's nothing in between. That's why most of them drop out of church and come back as young couples with families. I'm just really excited about getting this started and seeing how God builds this ministry. Keep the ministry of STEPS in your prayers! And those of you in BA- consider this- let's step up and get that college/career ministry going up there! Love to all! See you in a week... | | |
| Ok, so a while back, my aunt sent me this book called A little book of Wit and Wisdom. I thought I'd share some of it here. You have to kiss an awful lot of frogs before you get a prince. It is undoubted truth that the less one has to do, the less time one finds to do it in. One yawns, one procrastinates, one can do it when one will, and therefore one seldom does it at all. All my life I wanted to be somebody. Now I see that I should have been more specific. It goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows. If a million people believe in a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. One in four people are unbalanced. Think of 3 friends- if they seem okay, then you're the one. I like the view, and always have done, that if you cannot say what you want to in twenty minutes, then you should go away and write a book about it. A 'woman driver' is one who drives like a man and gets blamed for it. That's all for now. I hope you all have a fabulous New Year! Make this year count- the life we live is not our own. | | |
| More Random Updates... I have 18 1/2 more report cards to finish Richard's dog ate my earring off my ear last night... I am the world's best time waster I hate Texas weather in December...yes, it's in the 80s I am in love with the Manning brothers... Eli needs to marry me Enough about me... Did you know that 1/3 of all the giving people do is during the Christmas season? What is that all about? I mean, it's great that people give so much during that time, but what about the people that don't have clothes or food in July? Who's going to give to them? Why is it, that one particular season of the year, draws the compassion from our souls more than any other time? Is it because we truly stop to thank God for sending His Son to us? That would mean that 11 months of the year, we forget all about it. Is it because we're hounded by advertisements and Christmas angels, and needy families? Why doesn't the compassion flow from our hearts everyday of the year? Ok, this is coming from the sermon the preacher gave today. He was challenging people to help fill this Manna House that gives food and such to the needy. I'm glad- I absolutely get God bumps when people step up and give to those in need. But why now, why so much? What about December 26th, when people are squeezing into their sweat pants, and playing with their new toys? Who's going to help the needy family that day? I guess my confusion lies in the fact that we give so much and sacrifice so much at this time of the year. What would happen if we put that much effort into giving and helping others all the time? | | |
| I think I completed my first official Christmas party. I cooked my first turkey, and my first casserole. I even baked extra chicken for those hungry friends of mine. And yes, of course, my no bake cookies were on hand. But they were not alone. I even hand dipped pretzels in white chocolate. Not only did everyone eat it all, they stayed and played games until after midnight! Now, some of you might be wondering if I was awake during all the game playing, and the answer is yes. I stayed up til 2:00. YAY for me! I'm not really a grandma yet!!!!!!! WAHOO! And now it's time for me to stop playing hostess and be a teacher again. So off I go to finish my lesson plans and come up with some killer lessons on LETTERS AND SOUNDS! Oh the joys! I'll be home for Christmas... you can count on me... Until then, all my love from a distant, not very cold for December land... | | |
| We went camping this weekend in OKLA-STINKIN-HOMA! It was a lot of fun. We went to the Blue River (by Tishomingo). It was stinkin' cold on Friday night that's fo sho! It was also funny b/c everyone knows I always wake up at the buttcrack of dawn whether I want to or not, so I naturally wake everyone else up. We got an early start, built our fire, and went out to hike and just go around the woods. It was so much fun! I love to just wander off and begin climbing up random rock walls and see if I can get further than anyone else, so that set up some fun adventures. The river was so beautiful. It really amazes me how we can get so caught up in a busy, crowded life, when right down the road is amazing nature that echoes God's beauty and love. Why does it take a weekend away for me to realize that? I climbed down onto a large rock almost in the middle of the river and just tried to take it all in. God's blessings, God's just punishments, and the things He has me going through right now. It's amazing what a little river can do to get you thinking. It was such a peaceful weekend to get away from screaming 5 year olds, bills, chores, errands, and stressful planning. Thanks Rich for thinking up a great weekend! This morning (Sunday), we got up, sat around the fire and read 1 John 3:16-23, and just talked about what God was doing. What amazing friends I have to be able to do that with! What an honor to have a God so powerful. I stand in awe of Him. | | |
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