A Letter...

Yesterday I received a letter from India. A letter from my two friends, Pinky & Priyanka. I was so excited. I have made some friends in different countries, but never as close as them. This was my first letter from another country.

Both are doing well. They are some of the sweetest girls I've ever made. Their life desire: To follow God and do all that he has called them to. They put me to shame.

My favorite part: "Give our heartful love to your youth group "pinkies" and tell them that there is also a pinky who is a member of thier group. We love you, our unseen "pinkie" friends."

If you heard my stories, you will know that I gave Pinky my Pinkies shirt and told her she was now a part of our group. I love the fact that they love the same students I love and they have never met them. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!

If you haven't read about my trip to India. Click Here

Photos of My Small Group

Two nights are represented here. Wonka Nite & Chuck E Cheese Nite. Enjoy!

Wonka Nite

Chuck E Cheese Nite

Wonka Night

Last night our small group had an overnighter at my house.
The Theme: Everything Wonka.
What Happened:

• We played a wonka game
• Played Farkle, Dutch Blitz, Moods
• Watched Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
• Ate Wonka Candy

Check out the pic from last night. Each girl is acting out their character. It's pretty funny really.

Derry's Back...YIPPIE!

Yeah Derry is back! He came back Tuesday night. I'm so glad he is back. I love him so much and hate it when we are apart. It is different when we go to youth trips. I miss him on those trips too because we are so focused soley on the ministry on hand and seldom talk, but at least I see him. I'm so glad he is back. I missed him Greatly

He Brought me GIFTS!!! I love gifts. He got me and OC sweatshirt, Minnie Sweatpants and a ginormous jawbreaker on a stick...YUMMY! I am currently eating it now.



YEAH For Derry Being Back!

One of those days...

Ever had one of those days when you know that God has called you to something greater and it seems like everything is standing in the way of achieving it? These past hours has been like that for me.

God has called us to step beyond ourselves. So this past week I have been physically preparing for this. Over the past couple of days the reality of this is starting to sink. Am I afraid, ABSOLUTELY! Am I confident that God has my back, YOU BET!

I believe that satan is sitting there not wanting us to do this. Because of this, my mind has been going crazy. It seems like there are things from every direction causing distractions. Maybe it is because I am overly sensitive with this change in our lives and Derry being gone, maybe these things are true and it hits home, maybe it is because it is wrestling against things I thought I was content with.

God has wired me weird. I'm not like most women my age. For the most part I have come to grips with it. God has called me to do ministry. Because of this my life is different.

I would go into more depth, but because this is public, my thoughts are going to stop here. All I know is that God is there for me. And I claim Deut. 31:6 & Prov 3:5-6 as a promises for my life:

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deut 31:6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." Prov 3:5-6

The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come

A couple of years ago Barnabas decided he didn't like the door that was from the garage to the house. He worked very hard to try to get rid of it and almost succeeded.



But Now, he will have to work much harder to get in. YEAH we will keep warm this winter!!