Ever since my last post about camp, it has been my life :0) We've been cutting twine, material, painting, pasting, coming up with games/riddles, making emblems, blindfolds, wood burning team staffs, planning, praying, practicing, etc. I've been purchasing everything from posterboard and muslin fabric to flagging tape and burlap bags.
We've also had some really late nights this week. Tuesday night we had the team over working on all this stuff, and despite us starting at 5:30, we were still going strong with lots to do at 11:30. TOO late for my taste. Last night, I got home from camp worship rehearsal about 9:30 and saw Ian & Jordan all the way down at the end of our street with twine stretch down the length of it. We found out we are oh, about 4,000 feet short what we needed. (How was I supposed to know that 2-ply 8,500 feet meant it was only 4,250 of usable twine) So, instead of the 17,000 feet we thought we were getting, it ended up being 8,500. And now I need 4,000 more - so, trying to find that. Stayed up WAY to late this morning, and then J & Ian woke up at 6:00am to finish wrapping said twine....all that to say, I am looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow. We certainly need it to get rested up befor Sunday!
This is an amazing time, though and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am so excited this year- not about games and activities, although I know those will be awesome, but about the breakthrough that will happen in these students lives. I am more sure of it and passionate about it than I've ever been.
Please be praying for us next week. I would LOVE to have an amazing blanket of prayer over us, which I know we will!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Lord is my strength, give thanks to the Lord, the Lord is on my side, the Lord answered me, the Lord is for me, I called on the Lord, the Lord helped me, trust in the Lord, the Lord is my song, this is the day the Lord has made...
All of this is in Psalm 118, a song of praise to God for His everlasting mercy! How can we not praise the Lord? Do we have testimonies of what the Lord has done in our lives? Do we focus on the bad and the things that have not yet been,or do we focus on the things to come and what He has already done?
My favorite verse in this chapter is vs. 17, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord!"
When I read that this morning, I pictured a person- tired, broken and beat from the battle, victorious but weak and worn, declaring with all the strength they have left, 'I shall not die but live and I will, with all that is in me, declare the awesome works of the Lord to everyone around!"
If we never went through battles & trials in our lives, would we really have the chance to see who God is and all that He can do for us? I want to be one who stares defeat in the face and declares the power of life over the power of death & darkness because of my Lord!
All of this is in Psalm 118, a song of praise to God for His everlasting mercy! How can we not praise the Lord? Do we have testimonies of what the Lord has done in our lives? Do we focus on the bad and the things that have not yet been,or do we focus on the things to come and what He has already done?
My favorite verse in this chapter is vs. 17, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord!"
When I read that this morning, I pictured a person- tired, broken and beat from the battle, victorious but weak and worn, declaring with all the strength they have left, 'I shall not die but live and I will, with all that is in me, declare the awesome works of the Lord to everyone around!"
If we never went through battles & trials in our lives, would we really have the chance to see who God is and all that He can do for us? I want to be one who stares defeat in the face and declares the power of life over the power of death & darkness because of my Lord!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
It's been a good week, but quick! As I previously posted, Jordan and I were away at a Lakehouse off Centerhill Lake for a little anniversary getaway for a few days. We had an excellent time...only got in the lake a tiny bit on Tuesday- took the inner tubes out. It doesn't come close to jet skiing, but oh well- it's what we had!
These past couple of days have been full but great! We had our first Life Group with our new multiplied group on Wednesday evening, and it was awesome. Jordan and I are the youngest couple in the group, and the only ones without kids...we are not leading this group, just a part of it. It's the first time we haven't been leading a group we've been in, and we had an amazing time on Wed. They ended the group with everyone laying hands on and praying for Jordan and me...for this new season with Jordan's vocation, and for the issues I've had conceiving. It's been a year now, and Jordan and I are trying to really hear the Lord on the direction He wants us to go with it. It was a wonderfully, encouraging night!
Yesterday we worked and had several things going on that evening. I met with a decorator and my sister to discuss some wedding details, and then had a leadership meeting and Camp worship rehearsal. We are going to be working on the Ultimate Frisbee Tournament tonight, which is tomorrow, so there's a lot to do with that. More updates to come...
These past couple of days have been full but great! We had our first Life Group with our new multiplied group on Wednesday evening, and it was awesome. Jordan and I are the youngest couple in the group, and the only ones without kids...we are not leading this group, just a part of it. It's the first time we haven't been leading a group we've been in, and we had an amazing time on Wed. They ended the group with everyone laying hands on and praying for Jordan and me...for this new season with Jordan's vocation, and for the issues I've had conceiving. It's been a year now, and Jordan and I are trying to really hear the Lord on the direction He wants us to go with it. It was a wonderfully, encouraging night!
Yesterday we worked and had several things going on that evening. I met with a decorator and my sister to discuss some wedding details, and then had a leadership meeting and Camp worship rehearsal. We are going to be working on the Ultimate Frisbee Tournament tonight, which is tomorrow, so there's a lot to do with that. More updates to come...
Monday, May 12, 2008
I am back from the dead! Well, I never really was dead, just really busy and have had to put aside the blogging for a while...wow- April 30th....has it really been two weeks?? A lot has happened in that amount of time, babies have been born, people married, and even some passed away. It's been a full season, but we've celebrated every moment with people we treasure deeply. Here's a rundown:
In late April we took an emergency trip to Naples, FL, because Jordan's Grandpa Chalker had taken a turn for the worse. We booked the soonest flight we could find, but weren't quite soon enough as he passed on our way down. We are so thankful for an incredible life and the wonderful model that he was.
We were home for a week that included the birth of a friend's baby, the loss of another one, camp meetings, among other things, before I took off to Kentucky with my mom to see my cousin's play- Romeo & Juliet in Danville, KY. Taylor (my cousin) played Romeo and I was IMPRESSED. It was great.
I was home for an afternoon before taking off again to Florida, this time for work because Hope & Steve were going out of town. We spent that week working hard, but also playing hard with Dan & Erin and our dear friends the Gaddis's (and new baby, Jovie)
Then it was home on Saturday for a quick weekend that included Jon & Bethany Melton's beautiful wedding, leading worship on Sunday for church and a whole day of wonderful Mother's day events that concluded with dinner at the Loveless Cafe, which was a blast!
Jordan and I drove straight from the Loveless to the Lakehouse at Centerhill, which is where we are currently. We are here for a couple of days to celebrate (a little late) our three year anniversary. Today has been amazing, I've slept in, eaten a yummy breakfast, gotten groceries, eaten lunch, spent time with my husband, taken a jacuzzi bath, read, and am currently and finally updating my blog.
You'll hear from me again much sooner than before. There's a LOT going on that I need to fill you bloggers in on...but I'll have to save it for another day. Have a good one!
In late April we took an emergency trip to Naples, FL, because Jordan's Grandpa Chalker had taken a turn for the worse. We booked the soonest flight we could find, but weren't quite soon enough as he passed on our way down. We are so thankful for an incredible life and the wonderful model that he was.
We were home for a week that included the birth of a friend's baby, the loss of another one, camp meetings, among other things, before I took off to Kentucky with my mom to see my cousin's play- Romeo & Juliet in Danville, KY. Taylor (my cousin) played Romeo and I was IMPRESSED. It was great.
I was home for an afternoon before taking off again to Florida, this time for work because Hope & Steve were going out of town. We spent that week working hard, but also playing hard with Dan & Erin and our dear friends the Gaddis's (and new baby, Jovie)
Then it was home on Saturday for a quick weekend that included Jon & Bethany Melton's beautiful wedding, leading worship on Sunday for church and a whole day of wonderful Mother's day events that concluded with dinner at the Loveless Cafe, which was a blast!
Jordan and I drove straight from the Loveless to the Lakehouse at Centerhill, which is where we are currently. We are here for a couple of days to celebrate (a little late) our three year anniversary. Today has been amazing, I've slept in, eaten a yummy breakfast, gotten groceries, eaten lunch, spent time with my husband, taken a jacuzzi bath, read, and am currently and finally updating my blog.
You'll hear from me again much sooner than before. There's a LOT going on that I need to fill you bloggers in on...but I'll have to save it for another day. Have a good one!
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