I know. I'm a day late. But Kaylee was sick yesterday and so I had her. Hence, I didn't really have time to sit and blog, so today it is. With no further ado, his past week's blessings:
- I was hit in the eye at Belegarth on Sunday. By all logic it should have either given me a black eye or torn my contact. Thankfully, neither happened. It was just one of those unlucky shots, but I'm grateful for no damage.
- I am still grateful for the chance to do radio commentary for some local basketball games. It is such fun and came out of nowhere.... plus the extra cash never hurts.
- Somehow last thursday night Kaylee ended up going to bed without a pull-up on under her jammies. Neither Jenn nor I caught it. When she woke up she was completely dry. If that isn't the Hand of God at work, I don't know what is.
- For Christmas, we were able to give my parents two tickets to see Celtic Women live in Chicago this past week. I know it wasn't much, but it's a blessing to be able to help both our parents whenever we can.
Ok, the kiddo is callin so that's all for this week. God bless.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Wednesday Watch
This past Sunday I was reminded of how poorly I acknowledge the blessings and miracles in my life. So in order to try and do a better job of being aware of the Hand of God in my life I've decided to try and dedicate Wednesday's to do just that. (Plus it might help me blog a little more) Each week I will sit down and list a few of the things that have been a blessing to me. Some may be small, some large, but all will be evidence of God in my life.
- I am taking a trip to Guatemala in May to visit the Adopt-A-Child feeding centers there. Unfortunately Jennifer will not be able to go with me on this trip so it's just me. There is a group from Europe going, a couple other Americans, and some Canadians (I think). But I needed to find a flight that would land in Guatemala City and leave around the same time so as to make it as easy on the AAC staff in Guat. I worked on it awhile and then I got some information from the travel agent we use. Not only did she find me a flight for under $400 (all others were $700+) but I'm actually on the same plane as the European contingent going and coming from Guat. It was a HUGE blessing. Then to top it off, we had done 2 missions fundraisers recently and had raised enough money to pay for the ticket right away. I am still thrilled. :D
- On Sunday I got the opportunity to pray with a number of men in the church. It is always a huge blessing for me to be granted that privilege and I don't take it lightly. Not because I get to pray for them, but that I get to be blessed by the journey God it taking them on and be encouraged by it.
- Nick just moved to Kansas City and I'm excited for him. But I've been praying that he would meet people who would support him and give him a network of Christian friends. The weekend he was moving there I found out a good friend from college was moving to the same suburb from another state. So even if they do or don't become close friends, he has someone in the area who at least knows who he is. :D
- I've had a number of different conversations this week where I've been overwhelmed by the Spirit of God while talking. Not in some sort of "super-spiritual" sense, but just feeling His presence surrounding me, and the peace, comfort and wisdom it has given has been amazing.
- I got a call from a friend who was asking if it was ok to put a pastor in touch with us (jennifer and I). This pastor is wanting to get his church more involved in missions trips, and the friend thought we would be a resource. I don't know if anything will come of it, but it's been a HUGE encouragement to us. This is what we feel God is calling us to. Helping connect churches and believers with the world through short term missions trips. Some days it feels like we are never going to get to where we feel we should, and it seems like life just keeps getting in the way. But being reminded that God will orchestrate it in His time is never a bad thing. :D
Well, that's this week in a nutshell. Hope this was encouraging. God bless.
- I am taking a trip to Guatemala in May to visit the Adopt-A-Child feeding centers there. Unfortunately Jennifer will not be able to go with me on this trip so it's just me. There is a group from Europe going, a couple other Americans, and some Canadians (I think). But I needed to find a flight that would land in Guatemala City and leave around the same time so as to make it as easy on the AAC staff in Guat. I worked on it awhile and then I got some information from the travel agent we use. Not only did she find me a flight for under $400 (all others were $700+) but I'm actually on the same plane as the European contingent going and coming from Guat. It was a HUGE blessing. Then to top it off, we had done 2 missions fundraisers recently and had raised enough money to pay for the ticket right away. I am still thrilled. :D
- On Sunday I got the opportunity to pray with a number of men in the church. It is always a huge blessing for me to be granted that privilege and I don't take it lightly. Not because I get to pray for them, but that I get to be blessed by the journey God it taking them on and be encouraged by it.
- Nick just moved to Kansas City and I'm excited for him. But I've been praying that he would meet people who would support him and give him a network of Christian friends. The weekend he was moving there I found out a good friend from college was moving to the same suburb from another state. So even if they do or don't become close friends, he has someone in the area who at least knows who he is. :D
- I've had a number of different conversations this week where I've been overwhelmed by the Spirit of God while talking. Not in some sort of "super-spiritual" sense, but just feeling His presence surrounding me, and the peace, comfort and wisdom it has given has been amazing.
- I got a call from a friend who was asking if it was ok to put a pastor in touch with us (jennifer and I). This pastor is wanting to get his church more involved in missions trips, and the friend thought we would be a resource. I don't know if anything will come of it, but it's been a HUGE encouragement to us. This is what we feel God is calling us to. Helping connect churches and believers with the world through short term missions trips. Some days it feels like we are never going to get to where we feel we should, and it seems like life just keeps getting in the way. But being reminded that God will orchestrate it in His time is never a bad thing. :D
Well, that's this week in a nutshell. Hope this was encouraging. God bless.
Monday, February 9, 2009
I just can't help it...
Today I seem to find myself quite tired from the activities of yesterday. Now being tired doesn't actually bother me... it's the side effects. Well, one in particular.
I've grown up with music constantly around me. For that reason I tend to notice music, any music, that is audible in my vicinity. And more often than not I know at least a few words to whatever song it is. The problem is that when I am tired I tend to sing/hum/whistle that song as it is playing and I don't even realize it. Then I can't get the song out no matter how I try. Sometimes all it takes is for me to THINK about a song and it gets stuck in my head.
Today it ranged from showtunes to 80's songs to kids songs... the worst one? Well, actually it's a tie so it's the worst two. The "Everyone potties" song from Kaylee's Elmo dvd and "we got the beat" by The Go-Go's. Needless to say, it was a LOOOOOOOOONG day. :D
I've grown up with music constantly around me. For that reason I tend to notice music, any music, that is audible in my vicinity. And more often than not I know at least a few words to whatever song it is. The problem is that when I am tired I tend to sing/hum/whistle that song as it is playing and I don't even realize it. Then I can't get the song out no matter how I try. Sometimes all it takes is for me to THINK about a song and it gets stuck in my head.
Today it ranged from showtunes to 80's songs to kids songs... the worst one? Well, actually it's a tie so it's the worst two. The "Everyone potties" song from Kaylee's Elmo dvd and "we got the beat" by The Go-Go's. Needless to say, it was a LOOOOOOOOONG day. :D
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