Thursday, May 10, 2007

Odds and Ends

The past few days have been a mix of this and that. The school semester is over and I can say that it wasn't what I expected or hoped. Most of that is my own fault and some of it is just normal life disappointments. I am so relieved it is over though. I still haven't decided whether or not I will pursue the research opportunity offered me over the summer, as I am not sure I want to deal with that headache. I am in the planning stages of what to do in the fall. I do have a few ideas and am pursuing some different avenues, but I'm not settled on anything at this point. My kids have been so great to be around the past couple of weeks. They make me laugh and that is always good. They also give me something to care about, an outlet to express concern and be able to help with something. They are so full of life and opinions and absolutely hysterical observations. Yesterday I was laughing so hard at them. Their antics were just hilarious. They do more for me than I could ever do for them. An exciting thing that has been happening this week: several kids at the school got saved. It's amazing to watch what a rebirth of the soul can do to a human being, even someone as young as 12 years old. Hearing them talk about their salvation experience has been such a blessing. It brought back so many memories and helped remind of just how great God is. I'm just so enjoying watching them grow up and learn things and realizing things for themselves. This weekend will be very full. It will actually start today with preparation for a wedding I am helping with. Today and tomorrow I will be helping get things ready for the reception including getting dishes in place and starting on food preparations. Tomorrow I have my brother's graduation ceremony and more preparation. Saturday is the wedding and that will be an all day job. Sunday is Mother's Day and my family is getting together to celebrate my brother's graduation. Family all day!!!!!! Yikes! Should be interesting to say the least. Anyway, Monday I will probably be in sore need of a break from all the chaos, but that is the beginning of a new week and new chaos. :] Needless to say the next few days will be a bit crazy for me, but at least I will be busy and I should have a lot of fun while I'm at it. So, I don't know when you will hear from me next but know that I am kept away for good reasons.
*About Me* Fears: Not being loved. Not being accepted for who I am. Not amounting to much of anything in this life and missing God's purpose for my life. My life will end up like so many other's I know. Spiders and snakes. People who have no restraint. Spooky houses that make noises. Anything slimy or creepy looking. If a chill runs down my spine when I look at it then it's probably not a good thing.
Trusts: That ultimately God is in control and He will take care of me. I am loved by the One Person Who matters most. I have what it takes to succeed in this life. My family cares about me and would help me get through anything. There is good in this world and I can experience it. There is no end to the things you can learn and no limit to what you can achieve if you keep trying. One of my favorite quotes," God said it, I believe it, that settles it."

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