Yes. The time stamp on this is correct. It really is 5 in the morning. I woke up at about 4:30 and was wide awake. Unable to sleep. Like usual. I had gone to bed after reading at 11. But couldn't stay asleep. I will probably (hopefully) crash here shortly and then not be able to wake up til like 10. But oh well.
I haven't written yet about the interviews Spence and I have had. I wrote asking for prayer for them
here. We are still waiting and praying. One of them has invited us back for a second interview and a chance to meet the youth and the church congregation. And we are a top choice for the other one, but still waiting for the team to be in agreement on the decision. So we are still waiting and praying. Waiting and praying for GOD to lead us to the church where we are needed, wanted and supposed to be. The church where we fit and belong. It's a lot to think about and hard to know exactly how to pray. But somehow, we are making it. And I haven't had any major freak outs at this point, which is always a positive thing. Please, keep Spence and I in your prayers as we continue to seek GOD
and work through this whole "searching/interviewing for ministries and a
place to live" thing. It's much appreciated.
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| Yup, she was sick with Bieber Fever. :) |
Last week I spent the week on campus tying up loose ends for my internship and graduation. I even picked up my diploma! That's right... I am an official college graduate!! I am so excited. I may or may not have danced in celebration in the Warehouse when I showed it off. But more than just tying up loose ends, spending time with Spence, hanging out with my sister and her friends (complete with a trip to the Springfield UrgentCare and a game of euchre with the nurses)... I got to spend time with 4 wonderful ladies and a fantastic family. I got to spend Tuesday with my best friend Kellye. Wednesday with Brandi. Thursday with Sarah. And Monday with Emily. Let me tell you... those ladies made my week. I left each of them so encouraged and blessed. They have all made such an impact on my life that I honestly can't imagine life without them. Then on Sunday, Spence and I got to go spend time with our friends, the Rosa family. Sam was the soccer coach my freshman and sophomore year (Spence's freshman). I kept stats for the team and got to know him and his family really well. I also babysat for them on a regular basis (like 3 times a week) so that he and Laura (his wife) could go to class without having to worry about childcare. Spence and I drove down to their church and heard Sam preach for the first time. He is from Brazil and can sometimes be hard to understand. But he did a phenomenal job and I was challenged and encouraged by his sermon. We then went to their house to have lunch and playtime with their kids. They have 2 boys and 1 girl (Sam Jr., Caleb and Annah). They have grown up so much. It was so great to play with them, as well as have great conversation about life, ministry and marriage with Sam and Laura. I think it was definitely a much needed day of friendship and encouragement for both Sam, Laura, Spence and I. I left quite happy.
Since then, I have put in 3 days of work at the Vee and have another one ahead of me later this afternoon. Spence arrived yesterday afternoon while I was at work and is here til Monday. I love the fact that he only has class on Tuesday and Thursday and can come spend the weekend with me and my family. Even though it is still not fun to say goodbye or think about the cost of gas. I am just happy that I get to spend time with him. He is truly my best friend, my love. And life wouldn't be the same without him.
Well, that's it for now I suppose. I should probably try and get a little bit more sleep so as to prevent my crashing at work. But first... here are a few pics from my trip to Lincoln, Paris, and Jacksonville, Illinois. Enjoy. :)
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| Turned around for this pic for my good friend, Ryan Murdock |
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| For my sis, Aaryn |
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| Again, for Aaryn |
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