Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Adelle's Wedding
This past weekend I was in Adelle's wedding in Laguna Beach. It was amazing! The wedding took place at the Surf and Sand Resort on a large balcony that overlooked the ocean. Can't get much better than that!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
A Portent
A Portent
Last night was my first night back in my own bed after spending ten nights with an elderly woman. I was a caregiver for Barb, a woman who needed help as her husband was away in Africa. At the age of 75, she needs a moderate amount of assistance due to a stroke she suffered a couple years ago. Needless to say, the last ten days have been rather difficult, yet a true growing experience in sacrafice, submission and love.
Every night I would lay in bed and fight an inner battle in mind and heart. I wanted my agenda and my schedule back, but I knew my independence was to be sacraficed. For a few days, my ways and will were put to death for the sake of another. Could this be what it means to take up my cross? Could this be what it means to bear the burdens of another? Could this be what it means to take care of the poor, downcast and widows? Could this be what Paul meant when he said "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain"? In the midst of my processing, I knew that I was indeed experiencing something deeper than I knew. My giving, my dying and my pouring out is how I am called to live as a follower of Jesus. For a short time, I had to sacrafice my independence, my space, my will, my schedule, and my agenda. Isn't this what Jesus did when he gave up all his rights and perogatives to be among us and give himself on the cross? For me, it was ten days, for him it was his life.
My time with Barb has given me a deeper understanding of sacrafice, submission, and love.
Sacrafice is actually not a sacrafice because you will always have what you give to love (David Wilcox).
Submission is never learned with out something to actually submit, in this case, my personal independence.
Love is an action and its no small thing. Good intentions are not good enough, love is an action that requires all of you-- its not for the faint or half-hearted, it demands all and gives all.
In these past ten days, I have gained a renewed perspective on life. We are a solemn portent or testimony of an eternally loving God. Truly, we are dependent on Him for all things. As I watched Barb struggle to use her fork or unzip her purse, I was reminded that our control is an illusion. Not only that, but we are but a breath in the span of eternity-- our agendas, they are truly material for submission. We are withering flowers, here today and gone tomorrow. Our only hope is in Him because although "we are wasting away outwardly, we are being renewed inwardly" (2 Cor. 4:16).
Last night was my first night back in my own bed after spending ten nights with an elderly woman. I was a caregiver for Barb, a woman who needed help as her husband was away in Africa. At the age of 75, she needs a moderate amount of assistance due to a stroke she suffered a couple years ago. Needless to say, the last ten days have been rather difficult, yet a true growing experience in sacrafice, submission and love.
Every night I would lay in bed and fight an inner battle in mind and heart. I wanted my agenda and my schedule back, but I knew my independence was to be sacraficed. For a few days, my ways and will were put to death for the sake of another. Could this be what it means to take up my cross? Could this be what it means to bear the burdens of another? Could this be what it means to take care of the poor, downcast and widows? Could this be what Paul meant when he said "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain"? In the midst of my processing, I knew that I was indeed experiencing something deeper than I knew. My giving, my dying and my pouring out is how I am called to live as a follower of Jesus. For a short time, I had to sacrafice my independence, my space, my will, my schedule, and my agenda. Isn't this what Jesus did when he gave up all his rights and perogatives to be among us and give himself on the cross? For me, it was ten days, for him it was his life.
My time with Barb has given me a deeper understanding of sacrafice, submission, and love.
Sacrafice is actually not a sacrafice because you will always have what you give to love (David Wilcox).
Submission is never learned with out something to actually submit, in this case, my personal independence.
Love is an action and its no small thing. Good intentions are not good enough, love is an action that requires all of you-- its not for the faint or half-hearted, it demands all and gives all.
In these past ten days, I have gained a renewed perspective on life. We are a solemn portent or testimony of an eternally loving God. Truly, we are dependent on Him for all things. As I watched Barb struggle to use her fork or unzip her purse, I was reminded that our control is an illusion. Not only that, but we are but a breath in the span of eternity-- our agendas, they are truly material for submission. We are withering flowers, here today and gone tomorrow. Our only hope is in Him because although "we are wasting away outwardly, we are being renewed inwardly" (2 Cor. 4:16).
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
The Parent Trap
Song from the Parent Trap
Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah.
Why don't you and I combine?
Let's get together, what do you say?
We can have a swinging time.
We'd be a crazy team.
Why don't we make a scene? Together.
oh, oh, oh, oh
Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah.
Think of all that we could share.
Let's get together, everyday
Every way and everywhere.
And though we haven't got a lot,
We could be sharing all we've got. Together.
Oh! I really think you're swell.
Uh huh! We really ring the bell.
Oo wee! And if you stick with me
Nothing could be greater, say hey alligator.
Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah.
Two is twice as nice as one.
Let's get together, right away.
We'll be having twice the fun.
And you can always count on me.
A gruesome twosome we will be.
Together, yeah yeah yeah.
Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah.
Why don't you and I combine?
Let's get together, what do you say?
We can have a swinging time.
We'd be a crazy team.
Why don't we make a scene? Together.
oh, oh, oh, oh
Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah.
Think of all that we could share.
Let's get together, everyday
Every way and everywhere.
And though we haven't got a lot,
We could be sharing all we've got. Together.
Oh! I really think you're swell.
Uh huh! We really ring the bell.
Oo wee! And if you stick with me
Nothing could be greater, say hey alligator.
Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah.
Two is twice as nice as one.
Let's get together, right away.
We'll be having twice the fun.
And you can always count on me.
A gruesome twosome we will be.
Together, yeah yeah yeah.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Friends and Babies
My friends have babies! Crazy-- but cute!
Meet Liam and Michaelynn (sp?-- jenae-- how do you spell her name?)
Meet Liam and Michaelynn (sp?-- jenae-- how do you spell her name?)
New Year's Eve
New Year's was spent with some of my favorite people; my parents, sister, Chris and Jess. We ate tacos, drank cranberry juice and champagne, then played Nerts (the best card game ever). Megan had to work the next day, so we celebrated New Year's according to East Coast time and then sent Megan home. Jess, Chris and I proceeded with festivities at Feather Falls Casino. I have to admit, I was highly disappointed initially. But, then we ended up checking out the poker room. Although, I have never played poker before, I did on New Year's--- at the table with the "big timers"-- BooYaa! ;)
Chris paid the $40 buy in and I walked away with $53, that means I won $13....yeah! Big winner, right here!
Chris paid the $40 buy in and I walked away with $53, that means I won $13....yeah! Big winner, right here!
Christmas and Family
This Christmas Season we received the special gift of family. My Aunt Janet, Uncle Bill, Cousins Tony and Steve came to Chico for a day and then we spent Christmas Eve with them in Roseville. It was a special and fun time. I am thankful for our time together and look forward to visiting Tennessee to see them.
PS. I didn't have the best pics on my camera, so Aunt Janet, you can email me some more or Megan, send me some.
PS. I didn't have the best pics on my camera, so Aunt Janet, you can email me some more or Megan, send me some.
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