June 21 Happy First Day of Summer!

I can't say that I'm thrilled about the near hundred degree temperature or the humidity we endure in the South. I can say I love summer time. The fireflies, days in the pool, salads and fruit for any meal, s'mores,kids finding bugs and treasures in the yard, and did I mention the pool?! Yes ours is finally clear, it's a beautiful thing. I love to float around on my pink mat listening to Way FM and daydream. Mostly I think about chores that I put off or hey that cloud looks like a....anyway it's great to have a chance to just peacefully reflect on simple things, Like how much I love my family and how much more God loves us. Yeah summer's pretty great and I'm happy to see it come around again. Happy Summer, make this your best one yet! Oh and if your free sometime come by and float a while.

Adventure Week

Friday June 18 - 196 Days to Go!

Today wrapped up Adventure Week, aka VBS at LifePoint Church. It was a week of total fun and more blessings than I can possibly count. We learned about five Heroes in the bible whose names we never even learned. Jarius's Servant Girl, The Boy With the Fish and Bread, Paul's Nephew just to name a few. They did incredibly heroic things. By their stories we learned that we can be heroes too. There were five main points:

1. Heroes do the unexpected

2.Heroes take action

3.Heroes step out on faith

4.Heroes save the day

5.Heroes step out on Truth

Our bible verse for the week was 1Timothy 4:12 " Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, be an example to all believers in speech,in life,in love,in faith and in purity."

What an awesome lesson to kids, anyone can be a hero and anyone can set an example with their lives. A girl in my group accepted Christ. more than 40 came forward to accept salvation. We raised over $3,000 for Haiti relief in our daily offering. Our goal was $2,000!

I loved every minute of the time spent with my crew, they were a terrific group of 10 fifth and sixth graders. I hope that God can use us in this way in Brussels. It makes my heart sad to think there are kids who don't even have the opportunity to learn about God in a fun, encouraging environment. Can't help but think He's preparing me to use this gift He's entrusted to me.

I will finish with this, Rob took this week off not knowing it was Adventure Week. He ended up serving as a crew leader and though he's tired tonight he enjoyed it tremendously. Anyone can serve, even out of your comfort or interest zone. God blesses that kind of faithful service. So find your opportunity and go for it, Be A Hero!

Saturday June 12 - 202 days left.

So originally this started as a countdown to Belgium, silly me like I can put a timetable on God's will. In the last 163 days I've learned that I don't control very much at all. My job isn't to be in control, it's to be faithful and obedient. I wont lie it's a challenge everyday. Most of the time I want to do what "feels" right to me. God knows what's best for me and His plan is always better. Jeremiah 29:11. Trusting that each and everyday as I take on step closer to where He's leading. What a journey it's already been!

June 9. The house was shown today. The crazy thing is Rob and I were just talking at lunch about all the things God has done. Really we were saying how He always just wants us to give up our "control" and then He shows us what he can do. We both encouraged each other that it was worth the wait however long it is. Rob hadn't been gone 10 minutes when I got the call that they wanted to show the house at 4:15. I can't say I'm surprised but I am amazed at the wonders of God's timing. Never underestimate what God can do! I'm just waiting to see what He does next. :)

June 7 - I don't know how many days to go!

Wow, I thought summer vacation would bring calm. I was wrong. The house is as ready to be on the market as I can seem to get it. The advice of the stager was good and the things I did have made a big difference. I am happy with the results. Now we wait for the buyer that God has planned to buy it. :)

Yesterday LifePoint Church commissioned Team Bangkok. What an amazing experience! As we lifted them up in prayer it occurred to me that Team Belgium will be up there soon. I am so excited about that! God continues to grow my love and passion for people who are lost. I am so thrilled to see the change in me, it feels so good to focus on Him!

We continue to trust Him for the financial load which is huge and continue to see Him moving in the hearts of very generous people who give to support us in following God's will. When you trust and know that God's in control it's really something cool to see how He does it!

Happy Monday, spread a little love today.

The things I will miss. There aren't a lot of "things" that are hard to let go. I'm amazed at the stuff I've already thrown away, donated and sent to other homes. My hydrangea will be missed. I hope and pray that whoever buys this house will find her as beautiful as I do. The huge oak tree in the front yard that provides a home to a family of squirrels, many birds and gives shade to almost the entire front yard. I will miss. What makes this less painful is the knowledge that God created me, He knows I love these things. I trust that where He leads me there will be new things to love. After all He created everything so I imagine He's got some things up His sleeve that I haven't even dreamed of yet!

How amazing is God?! I had to stop and take a minute to remind myself of the many ways God is working in my life. VBS is coming up in a couple of weeks and I am so excited that Rob just happened to take the week off AND decided to be a crew leader! I am so excited that he will get to share in the fun and excitement of kids lives being changed forever! The house is officially ready to be shown, whew! It has been a lot of work to get every little thing done but I am thrilled with the end result. now to wait and see who God has planned to be the next owner of 208 Lexington Drive. The visit with mom this past week was wonderful, I love spending time with her and the kids enjoy her being here too. We even got to spend an afternoon together at Old Time Pottery.

This morning I was reading Luke Chapter 19:11-27. The parable of the Ten Minas. I am reminded that God has entrusted each of us with talents and we are called to use those for His glory and kingdom in order to advance His cause. Praying for guidance today in how to best serve Him. Thankful for the strengths He's given me.