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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Boys, boys and more boys
Disciple Now is a twice a year retreat for the students at our church. It runs from Wednesday to Sunday morning. This year we hosted 10-11-12 grade boys, about 12 in all, though it varied at times. Damage so far - my driver's side mirror in the Mountaineer which was hit by a street hockey ball. The truck needs inspected, so I'll have to replace it right away. But it is a good investment in the spiritual lives of the kids. They stay at the host home for two nights, and they have Bible studies, games and lots of food. These kids had steak one night and pizza and hot wings the next night. They like our big house because there is room to run around.
Danny stayed with the other 6th grade boys including his best bud Jason who is A LOT like Danny. He doesn't like to miss out on any excitement. I missed him, but it was great to have Geoff home. Brad and I ran the sound most of the time, but I tried to squeeze in some school work which is piling up!
Gotta run and hit the shower before the boys wake up. Then heading to church!
Danny stayed with the other 6th grade boys including his best bud Jason who is A LOT like Danny. He doesn't like to miss out on any excitement. I missed him, but it was great to have Geoff home. Brad and I ran the sound most of the time, but I tried to squeeze in some school work which is piling up!
Gotta run and hit the shower before the boys wake up. Then heading to church!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
How Did I Get Here?
Wow, could somebody please hit the pause button on my life? Everything is changing so fast, I don't even recognize my own vocabulary. Grad school. Wimba. Blackboard. Girlfriend. Driver's License. 16. Prom. iCarley, iPad, Webcam. E-Reader. Friending people.
I seriously look around sometimes and wonder how I got here? My kids were just little. I was just a stay-at-home-mom. Life was simpler, wasn't it? Or at least less busy? Or maybe I'm just getting tired more easily. Hmmm.
But change is good and I am grateful for all of it. I wish the kids would grow up a little slower, but there isn't much I can do about that. I guess I'll have to be really really careful to cherish it all, the wonderful and the tough stuff too because if there isn't a pause button there is more change right around the corner.
I seriously look around sometimes and wonder how I got here? My kids were just little. I was just a stay-at-home-mom. Life was simpler, wasn't it? Or at least less busy? Or maybe I'm just getting tired more easily. Hmmm.
But change is good and I am grateful for all of it. I wish the kids would grow up a little slower, but there isn't much I can do about that. I guess I'll have to be really really careful to cherish it all, the wonderful and the tough stuff too because if there isn't a pause button there is more change right around the corner.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Today...
- After the longest, coldest winter it is finally not so cold.
- My old car is still running.
- My husband is wonderful.
- Geoff won a silver medal in the Great Computer Challenge (of course!).
- Danny got a 100% on a book report !!
- Our church is experiencing an exciting renewal.
- At work, graduation preparations are in full swing.
- Some of my best friends are some of my longest-lasting friends.
- I have been mentored by the most amazing women.
- Jesus
- PSE and a fast computer.
- Eating out tonight.
- Free tuition.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Today I am grateful for
photo by Danny when he finally got brave enough to climb the
tower in the Marsh at the Virginia Aquarium.
- Brad, who is on his way home and who calls to tell me.
- Whistling. Normally I encourage whistling be conducted outside, but Danny is so proud of this ability, that it's o.k.
- Geoff who is home safe.
- The bills are paid again.
- Summer is feeling better with her meds. She may be a a drug addict, but at 14, she deserves a few vices. Sweet old girl.
- My job is busy and fulfilling.
- After a long, cold winter, a crocus greeted me as I turned into the driveway. Bring on the spring!
- Another new baby girl for my friend Bev. Can't wait to meet another one!
- Chocolate.
- Turkey Hill diet green tea.
- A peaceful house.
- Photoshop.
- Letting myself not be perfect, its futile anyway.
- My mom opening an ETSY shop!
- Living near the beach.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Christian Artists
It has been a privilege to hang out at church these past couple of days and watch the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia Youth Evangelism Conference. The SBCV put together a crew of college kids to organize and man the event. Worship artist Phil Wickham and his band was here, David Nasser spoke and SuperChick is loading in now.
The A/V end of things is really interesting and an incredible amount of work. There is the unloading of the tractor trailer, assembly of the equipment and instruments, the raising of a lighting truss, huge speakers to hang and miles and miles of cabling. There are sound checks, lighting adjustments, tuning, practicing and dozens of people working. It is hard work and noisy.
But what has struck me the most this afternoon is not the noise or the music, but the cooperative and respectful attitudes that I can hear from the stage below. "Hey, thanks" "Sorry about that buddy" "No problem". I've never been to a secular concert as it was being set up before. But I would be really suprised if the banter sounds like it does here today.
Who we work for affects how we do our work. So when the truck is loaded back up and our stage is reassembled for church tomorrow, and we are exhausted, it will be God that was honored.
It was a great conference, but the way it was conducted was a testimony too. Geoff was welcomed in and put to work, especially by the lighting designer. After spending three days here with the crew, I am grateful that Geoff has seen Christianity hard at work.
Did I mention it is really loud?
The A/V end of things is really interesting and an incredible amount of work. There is the unloading of the tractor trailer, assembly of the equipment and instruments, the raising of a lighting truss, huge speakers to hang and miles and miles of cabling. There are sound checks, lighting adjustments, tuning, practicing and dozens of people working. It is hard work and noisy.
But what has struck me the most this afternoon is not the noise or the music, but the cooperative and respectful attitudes that I can hear from the stage below. "Hey, thanks" "Sorry about that buddy" "No problem". I've never been to a secular concert as it was being set up before. But I would be really suprised if the banter sounds like it does here today.
Who we work for affects how we do our work. So when the truck is loaded back up and our stage is reassembled for church tomorrow, and we are exhausted, it will be God that was honored.
It was a great conference, but the way it was conducted was a testimony too. Geoff was welcomed in and put to work, especially by the lighting designer. After spending three days here with the crew, I am grateful that Geoff has seen Christianity hard at work.
Did I mention it is really loud?
Monday, January 11, 2010
The Fruit Birthday
You know how the 25th Anniversary is the Silver Anniversary, and the 50th is Gold? Well I think the symbol of my 40th birthday is fruit. Maybe it is frozen fruit.
My parents sent a cheese and cracker basket, which was actually a huge fruit basket with a box of Triskets and a chuck of cheese. Which is really, really nice. Then my sweet hubby brought home a wonderful "Edible Arrangement" - my favorite kind of bouquet. It is such a luxury to have someone cut up fruit for me to eat! Then, because of a damaged pineapple, a whole new giant fruit basket arrived today, complete with a box of Triskets and another chunk of cheese.
Now the only glitch in this perfectly fruity story is that my fridge picked last week to rev into overdrive and start chilling everything until it is frozen solid. And it is still not fixed. So the problem becomes - what to do with 4 grapefruit, 8 kiwi, 10 navel oranges, a dozen red and green apples, a beautiful fruit bouquet, etc., etc.
I made one apple crisp, and several banana splits, but I think that the giant pile of fruit is too big to conquer with recipies. I think I am going to surrender and treat the folks at work to a big basket of fruit. Happy Birthday to all!
My parents sent a cheese and cracker basket, which was actually a huge fruit basket with a box of Triskets and a chuck of cheese. Which is really, really nice. Then my sweet hubby brought home a wonderful "Edible Arrangement" - my favorite kind of bouquet. It is such a luxury to have someone cut up fruit for me to eat! Then, because of a damaged pineapple, a whole new giant fruit basket arrived today, complete with a box of Triskets and another chunk of cheese.
Now the only glitch in this perfectly fruity story is that my fridge picked last week to rev into overdrive and start chilling everything until it is frozen solid. And it is still not fixed. So the problem becomes - what to do with 4 grapefruit, 8 kiwi, 10 navel oranges, a dozen red and green apples, a beautiful fruit bouquet, etc., etc.
I made one apple crisp, and several banana splits, but I think that the giant pile of fruit is too big to conquer with recipies. I think I am going to surrender and treat the folks at work to a big basket of fruit. Happy Birthday to all!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Snowy Guy
We traveled to PA the week after Christmas. Much to the delight of my kids, who are used to snowy forecasts that never come true, a prediction of one inch became 4 inches overnight. Not just snow, but shoveling, snowballing, snowman building, snowblowing, sticking-around-for-days snow.
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