Run-Of-The-Mill

This last week has been less than exciting. It is interesting how one can have so much going on, with agendas galore yet feel like life is so boring. This last week was busy and I filled my days with work, linkgroup and meeting with people. All of these activities were fun and had their own blips of excitement but basically it was a run-of-the-mill week. I found myself without anything to be really excited about. My link group multiplied this week. That was exciting but it was also bitter sweet. I am going to miss the people that multiplied out of our group. Work hasn't changed at all, just responsibility, stress and death. Same ole' stuff. I wonder if my Lord is giving me a time of rest. If this is so, then why do I feel so restless? I feel like I need some excitment, something that gets me on my feet and makes me want to run 2 marathons. Something new and fresh. I feel the need for adventure. Father...honestly... I don't know what to ask for, but whatever it is that I need (that which you know) please give me the patience to wait for it. If there is anything that I know, it is that You provide and You give me nothing less than what I need. May I trust in your promise of this and be content where ever you lead me.

Taking Off

Oh wow! I am super siked!!! Have you ever been a part of someones life right when they are starting to "take off". By "take off", I mean this person has made a decision to follow Christ and they have really started to live it. They get so excited about how God moves and it seems like the Holy Spirit has lit a match under their rear. They start needing more and more discipling and they start to "get" what it means to be a follower of Christ. They start stepping up into leadership and start discipling people themselves. I have been so blessed to be a part of the lives of many people like this because of Horizon. There are three, however, that I have had the priviledge to really know. I have seen there conversion (or close after) and have seen there rapid growth. Surrounding myself with these people helps to revive me. I get so inspired by them and my passions are renewed. They ask questions that stimulate my brain and they have the most creative ideas. Lately, this person in my life has been a dear friend Rebecca Miller. She is so awesome. She loves people so well and her enthusiasm is contagious. She will be baptized this sunday and she called me the other night to plan a girls night. I love to see the passion she has for the girls of Horizon and I can't help but jump along side her. I pray for the excitement and passion that these people in my life have had and I pray that I regain my "new-Christian" fire. I couldn't get enough either. I pray that these brothers and sisters of mine never loose there passion. Father, may I help these individuals grow as they do me and may the fruits of Your Spirit be evident to all who we come in contact with us. Amen

Whatever!

Well, there is so much going on lately that I don't really know what to post. Thursday I got to hang out with Jon Rogerson and Josh Harding. We practiced for worship on sunday. They are hilarious and I always have a good time with them. Then, I got a chance, this weekend, to hang out with Mark's friends from seminary (Chad and Jason). They are such quality guys and really fun too. We went to The Paper Moon. What a phenominal diner. It has to be one of my favorite places to eat. Sunday morning was awesome. My brother gave an incredible message. I love listening to him. There were alot of new people at church this sunday. A friend that works with me came with her boyfriend and she really seemed to like it. I was so excited that she wanted to come. My roomy and I got a chance to hang out some more this weekend. It is insain how we can go days without even seeing each other. Well, I guess that is it. There is so much more but I haven't had much time to think lately so I will try to fit that in now. :-)

A truly blessed woman

Yesterday was awesome! I woke up at approximately 11:30pm (it was my day off). I roled out of bed and played with George a little (our cat). I read a bunch in the book I am reading Wild at Heart by John Eldredge. Good book so far. I recommend it for good insight into the world of men, which God knows I need. I am Queen of Clueless when it comes to how guys think. This is not news to anyone, I am sure. Then I got to hang out with my brother. I love him. We have gotten to know each other quite quickly since he has been back from Texas and I am enjoying every minute of it. We talked about all kinds of stuff and he talked to me more about his girl. I look forward to meeting her this weekend. I think we will get along famously. Then we went shopping a little and I had to say good-bye only to meet three of the coolest ladies at Horizon for a chica pow-wow. Melonie Reichley, Rebecca Miller, Leslie Webster and I all went to see Maria Full of Grace at the Charles Theater. A little heavy but a cool movie and its in subtitles...even better. Then we all went to Vacarro's and had coffee and pastries. We talked about all kinds of stuff too...from Rebecca's attempt at setting me up with a med. student to an American Indian Pow-Wow experience the preceeding Saturday. I loved every second of it. I realized in the midst of my drive home from that night (and even in the middle of the day a bit) that I am a blessed woman. The Lord has surrounded me with the most amazing people and when I get a whole day of hanging out with them I feel refreshed and energized. I have alot of people in my life who challenge me and who encourage me. And these are quality people. I am truly a blessed individual.