Jay (the Reformed Church America guy) is coming to Pella in a few weeks to interview me and set dates for Niger!
Prayers, Prayers, Prayers!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
diversity at its best
Sometimes I want to cuddle.
Sometimes I don't want anyone to be within 4 feet of me.
Sometimes I want pizza and football.
Sometimes I want sushi and conversation.
Sometimes I feel like I could change the world.
Sometimes the world is on top of me.
Some days I want to be in China.
Other days I want to be on a beach.
I'm a constant contradiction.
I don't have myself figured out.
My needs involve making others happy, except for when I'm in a "non-people mindset."
I know my strengths, flaws, loves, and passions. They don't always line up.
I'm sure we all have these moments, but it is impossible for us to determine what we want out of our lives if we haven't found ourselves. The more often I try to find myself, I just get lost in the beauty of the world. I want to be everything. My different sides shine at different times, and not one person can inhibit those needs. I need more than one person, and I'm sorry I don't treat you well if you can't meet those needs.
Sometimes I don't want anyone to be within 4 feet of me.
Sometimes I want pizza and football.
Sometimes I want sushi and conversation.
Sometimes I feel like I could change the world.
Sometimes the world is on top of me.
Some days I want to be in China.
Other days I want to be on a beach.
I'm a constant contradiction.
I don't have myself figured out.
My needs involve making others happy, except for when I'm in a "non-people mindset."
I know my strengths, flaws, loves, and passions. They don't always line up.
I'm sure we all have these moments, but it is impossible for us to determine what we want out of our lives if we haven't found ourselves. The more often I try to find myself, I just get lost in the beauty of the world. I want to be everything. My different sides shine at different times, and not one person can inhibit those needs. I need more than one person, and I'm sorry I don't treat you well if you can't meet those needs.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Peace
This picture of the Tibetan Peace Flags continues to take my breath away. Each flag has printed prayers and other deities to dispel the obstacle of life. They are then strung from mountains to blow in the wind so the prayers can be carried. The colors represent the following:
yellow: earth; green: air and wind; red: fire; white: water; blue: space
This pictures shows me that even other cultures strive to live peacefully. Often times, much more peacefully than Americans. Write your thoughts/prayers/feelings down, submit them to the wind. Even if you don't believe in a higher power. I promise it WILL make you feel better! We often view "flags" as a means of "giving up," but this isn't the case. It's merely a symbol to show that we can be helped in ways unimaginable.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
This week > last week
Why?
Well.. My life is in my own hands. More so, it's in the "Big Guys" hands, but for those that think that's "crap," it's in my own! :D
1. I've stopped worrying about things I can't control at this moment in my life. I can't plan for the next year, I don't know if I;ll be in Niger in the Fall, and/or Chicago in the Spring.. and quite frankly, I don't need to stress about that now. If things happen, that's awesome, if not there are other things for me.
2. I have started eating breakfast. Today was the first day I didn't (dang 6AM shifts). I was starving by 11:00. Breakfast is something I should do, I even had someone sit by me!
3. I actually enjoy working at Fareway. In the past, I didn't like the people I worked with, but now it's actually fun and (some) of the people are pretty awesome.
4. Relationship stresses are absent. I can't worry about my future AND work around others.
5. I learn everyday how to work (go to class or live) with people who think differently than I do.
Well.. My life is in my own hands. More so, it's in the "Big Guys" hands, but for those that think that's "crap," it's in my own! :D
1. I've stopped worrying about things I can't control at this moment in my life. I can't plan for the next year, I don't know if I;ll be in Niger in the Fall, and/or Chicago in the Spring.. and quite frankly, I don't need to stress about that now. If things happen, that's awesome, if not there are other things for me.
2. I have started eating breakfast. Today was the first day I didn't (dang 6AM shifts). I was starving by 11:00. Breakfast is something I should do, I even had someone sit by me!
3. I actually enjoy working at Fareway. In the past, I didn't like the people I worked with, but now it's actually fun and (some) of the people are pretty awesome.
4. Relationship stresses are absent. I can't worry about my future AND work around others.
5. I learn everyday how to work (go to class or live) with people who think differently than I do.
Prayers
People are always asking how they can be praying for me.. and here is my response.
Pray for the kingdom, pray for God's will. In all areas of life, one should consider what is best for the kingdom of God, rather than us as individuals.
...still, you may ask, "What about your life and your contribution to the kingdom?"
March 10th my room-mate and I will be leaving for our 2nd trip to Pignon, Haiti. In total we are about halfway to our fund-raising goal. This trip will be different than July, primarily because we won't know the entire team, and we are the only college students.
There is a possibility that I will be serving as a missionary in Niger this fall. One of my duties would be home-schooling the missionary families children. I made a good friend from Niger while I was in China, and it has been on my heart since that day. Don't pray that the opportunity will work, but rather that God will lead us in the right direction and give me the courage to with-drawl from Central for a semester!
Pray for the kingdom, pray for God's will. In all areas of life, one should consider what is best for the kingdom of God, rather than us as individuals.
...still, you may ask, "What about your life and your contribution to the kingdom?"
March 10th my room-mate and I will be leaving for our 2nd trip to Pignon, Haiti. In total we are about halfway to our fund-raising goal. This trip will be different than July, primarily because we won't know the entire team, and we are the only college students.
There is a possibility that I will be serving as a missionary in Niger this fall. One of my duties would be home-schooling the missionary families children. I made a good friend from Niger while I was in China, and it has been on my heart since that day. Don't pray that the opportunity will work, but rather that God will lead us in the right direction and give me the courage to with-drawl from Central for a semester!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Grandma Helen
Grandma Helen is the most wonderful lady I know. She has a strong faith, and the will to do anything she wants. She has a great sense of values.
She's 82. Her friends have all passed away, she lives with her son. She can't drive. She barely walks. Her heart will live on forever.
Today I picked her up for church. Picture 20 people over the age of 80 and myself sitting in a one room church. It's beautiful. She's beautiful.
After church, we went to Maid- Rite (be surprised! It's not Taco Johns!).. We ended the day bowling for my brother and sisters birthday!
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