I arrived in Tulsa about 4:30 yesterday afternoon. It has been a pretty slow 24 hours thus far. There are, of course, lots of new things to see and learn which is fairly overwheling. However, people thoroughly believe in restful weekends around here, so they are allowing us to enjoy some time in our room, reading and RESTING!!
We started the Beth Moore study A Heart Like His which the three summer missionaries will do together. I have made it to chapter 6 of 10 that i have to have read by Tuesday. I haven't done any of the questions though....not a fan of questions.
This morning we went to church at Eastwood Baptist. We studied Philip during Sunday School, but I thoroughly enjoyed the worship service. Bro Gordon spoke on the indwelling Spirit. Why do I not depend on the Spirit of God within me? That Spirit which brings "fullness of joy and....pleasures forever" (Psalms 16:11).
Well, I'm off to read a little more. My roommate is reading and inspiring me to do the same.
Happy Sunday!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
School's OUT for SUMMER
Yeah! The semester is finally over. Today marked my first whole week of freedom and it has been utterly AMAZING. My days have been filled with reading, naps, more reading, and various adventures.
One of my most recent and favorite adventures of the week came when we went to the park on Monday--Adam, Rachel and I. We hiked around for about 2 hours and somehow I managed to stay on my feet despite the rock slides and slippery, pine-straw covered trails. After the hike we headed to the sea-saws, swings, etc. All of the playground equipment was fairly dilapidated and quite frightened but Adam had a desire to play on the sea-saw, so we did. After a few ups-and-downs, he went down too quickly and therefore I went UP and didn't stop going UP even though the sea-saw did....ahhh! I went flying forward and smacked into the board before falling off. Luckily there was only slight pain and an abundance of laughter!
There was a first for me this week--I cut the grass with a riding lawn mower. Adam has a GrassHopper (aka a really cool yard cutter that actually makes you WANT to cut the grass...imagine that). He graciously allowed me to drive it. It is his pet and I know that this was quite difficult for him to let me loose on it, but perhaps it was worth it for him as he got to see me do donuts on it....yipee! Who knew cutting grass could be so fun? Of course I didn't get to finish the yard b/c he had to take over and polish off the edges while I tried to cover the divots that I made from turning too sharply, too quickly :-)
Those are just some of the adventures for the week, surely there are many more to come!
Continue to pray for me as I enjoy my break but also prepare for OK. I found out this week that two other girls will be joining me there, so remember them in your prayers along with all of the DaySpring Villa staff and guests.
Much love!
NOTE: This blog was written last week but just now is the computer speedy enough to post...enjoy :-)
One of my most recent and favorite adventures of the week came when we went to the park on Monday--Adam, Rachel and I. We hiked around for about 2 hours and somehow I managed to stay on my feet despite the rock slides and slippery, pine-straw covered trails. After the hike we headed to the sea-saws, swings, etc. All of the playground equipment was fairly dilapidated and quite frightened but Adam had a desire to play on the sea-saw, so we did. After a few ups-and-downs, he went down too quickly and therefore I went UP and didn't stop going UP even though the sea-saw did....ahhh! I went flying forward and smacked into the board before falling off. Luckily there was only slight pain and an abundance of laughter!
There was a first for me this week--I cut the grass with a riding lawn mower. Adam has a GrassHopper (aka a really cool yard cutter that actually makes you WANT to cut the grass...imagine that). He graciously allowed me to drive it. It is his pet and I know that this was quite difficult for him to let me loose on it, but perhaps it was worth it for him as he got to see me do donuts on it....yipee! Who knew cutting grass could be so fun? Of course I didn't get to finish the yard b/c he had to take over and polish off the edges while I tried to cover the divots that I made from turning too sharply, too quickly :-)
Those are just some of the adventures for the week, surely there are many more to come!
Continue to pray for me as I enjoy my break but also prepare for OK. I found out this week that two other girls will be joining me there, so remember them in your prayers along with all of the DaySpring Villa staff and guests.
Much love!
NOTE: This blog was written last week but just now is the computer speedy enough to post...enjoy :-)
Friday, May 1, 2009
WOW!
It has officially been a whole semester since I have posted....sorry :-( I am still alive!
I am sitting in class, waiting on the teacher to return. I am not sure if she went for a coffee break or what? This is our last class meeting though, and for that reason I will patiently wait a little longer.
The end of the semester is so very near. I have a test on Monday and one on Wednesday and then I am DONE! yeah! I am so excited that summer is coming soon. Adam and I have officially labeled May as Me And You month (get it M-A-Y). Well, it is officially here. I am going to spend a week or so in Opelika and then we are going to go to the ATL for a weekend at Aunt Beverly's.
After that, only a week or so at home at then off to Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is where I will be spending the months of June and July. God has led me to a place called DaySpring Villa, a home for battered and homeless women and children. I am not quite sure what my exact task will be, but I will be working as housing staff. I hope to be able to blog a lot this summer and keep everyone updated on what is going on in the great OK.
In the mean time, please pray that God will prepare me for the journey ahead!
I am considering packing up sometime this weekend. The room in Rast is beginning to get a little stiffling, and I can no longer study in there because I find myself just looking around thinking "Oh my goodness, I have to pack that, and that...how did I get so much stuff in this small space...is this going to fit in my car...what am I going to eat for the next 6 days...where are the boys when we need them???" I suppose that I am going to head to the library where the distractions fewer in number.
Happy May day!
I am sitting in class, waiting on the teacher to return. I am not sure if she went for a coffee break or what? This is our last class meeting though, and for that reason I will patiently wait a little longer.
The end of the semester is so very near. I have a test on Monday and one on Wednesday and then I am DONE! yeah! I am so excited that summer is coming soon. Adam and I have officially labeled May as Me And You month (get it M-A-Y). Well, it is officially here. I am going to spend a week or so in Opelika and then we are going to go to the ATL for a weekend at Aunt Beverly's.
After that, only a week or so at home at then off to Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is where I will be spending the months of June and July. God has led me to a place called DaySpring Villa, a home for battered and homeless women and children. I am not quite sure what my exact task will be, but I will be working as housing staff. I hope to be able to blog a lot this summer and keep everyone updated on what is going on in the great OK.
In the mean time, please pray that God will prepare me for the journey ahead!
I am considering packing up sometime this weekend. The room in Rast is beginning to get a little stiffling, and I can no longer study in there because I find myself just looking around thinking "Oh my goodness, I have to pack that, and that...how did I get so much stuff in this small space...is this going to fit in my car...what am I going to eat for the next 6 days...where are the boys when we need them???" I suppose that I am going to head to the library where the distractions fewer in number.
Happy May day!
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