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A few random thoughts, then some not-so-random :-)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:18:35 GMT

So the random thoughts that have mulled through my head the past week:

Why don't deer flies EVER get dizzy? (I would if I were them, but then again, I would NEVER annoy human beings like that, at least until they slapped me..but then again, if they did, I would quit being dizzy...)

Didn't God tell man that "thorns and thistles" shall he get working the land? I think NH should be an exception to the rule, "rocks and granite" shall she get...

Yes, I've been spending a lot of profitable time in the garden working and thinking...at leat working.

Also, last week we just made the decision to begin attending a different church, the one that has asked my dad to give a message once every month. We are excited about this change. Though I am going to miss the messages, the AMAZING worship time and time with our close friends from the other church, it will be wonderful to be in a less-program oriented church, with girls I hope to be an encouragement to, with a dear sister in the Lord whom I've grown closer to, to be in a fellowship that has more focus on fathers being the leaders and head of the home, more family oriented, with a proper understanding of eldership and lastly, one in which all of us should be able to reach out to the people there, because we don't live quite as far away as the church we WERE going to that was an hour away! At least until God brings the families for our greater desire - home church in our home.

So how was your July 4th? Any special traditions do you or your family have? We enjoyed our freedom getting to things we haven'tbeen able to do around the house and for me that was the ultimate whammy, clean out my closet...not my preferred way of spending the holiday, but I sure am enjoying the results only thanks to mom's help!

Dad got Auntie Anne's car on the road, so as of today we are praising God for his blessing of being able to use TWO vehicles!!! Now I've got to somehow sweet-talk Auntie Anne into letting me drive her car....wish me A LOT of luck! lol

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I guess that's pretty much it of the random, now the not-so random:

I was having a conversation with a brother in the Lord recently, who desires very much to get married. It set me to thinking. He's totally got all his ducks in a row, he's an awesome guy, has been rejected more times than I care to count and is struggling with it all. My heart goes out to him. I know to some extent what he is going through. Here's his friend, my brother who didn't even have his driver's lisence when he expressed an interest to Ashley's step-dad and now they are totally going steady and getting married in October! What gives? Ok, so I've established some principles on this in my mind and they are as follows:

The work in two people's hearts towards each other are totally God's doing - it has to be strongly the same for both people..
(just a thought of mine here...if we all really believe this, why do so many people worry (take thought or think too much) about marriage and "the one" any more than they would worry about their house falling down!? Don't worry (lol), I am totally speaking to myself here as well. )
Preparation for marriage is really the responsibility of those who are called to that.
Marriage is not an end in itself - it is one of many ways God uses to draw us to Himself and magnify Him before others, not to mention, bless us!
Preparation for marriage provides beautiful opportunities to serve and encourage others through the very things we are learning and doing as we prepare.
(Here's another Sarah-thought: So many conservative people encourage marriage so strongly. I do too! There's nothing wrong with that or preparation for it. But when too much emphasis is placed on "preparation FOR MARRIAGE" what happens when we feel prepared and Mr or Mrs. Right isn't on our doorstep? Did we not do enough? Are we just not ready? Is God not keeping up his end of the bargain? I guess it goes back to our motives for why we are doing it - to give, or get? I am not suggesting for us to desire marriage is wrong, but if my desire for marriage is stronger than my desire to serve the Lord, there's something wrong in my priorities and I'm definitely Not Ready, lol! Do I feel useless till this happens? I am suggesting that as we/I learn skills, character and grow in our relationship with the Lord during these precious single years (we won't ever get back) we don't hold back and wait to use those things till our dream comes true...we look around, remember our ultimate desire to honor the Lord, love Him and serve Him and others (which would hopefully be the main motivation in our future marriages, at least spiritually) and USE our new-found skills to bless others NOW. I know for myself, I want a man to want me not just because i have these skills, but because he can see me USE them! However, I would not suggest that to be our ultimate motive. And as I look around, I can serve my God in many different ways! Fear never accomplishes much for God, and I can see how fear is way too much like worry, the root is the same, lack of trust in God. I know I believe all this, but sometimes i can forget my focus and appreciate the time I spend with God who renews my mind and the prayers of His people - how I need them! Maybe this can be an encouragement to you as well. )

Ok, that's enough on that. Thanks for listening...as always, would love to hear your thoughts especially on those annoying little pests! lol! Have a blessed Lord's Day everyone!

"Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant." Ps. 35:27

Ever learning...
~Sarah

Thank God...

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:45:06 GMT

I GOT MY PICTURE TAKEN TODAY!!!! lol

Ok, so that may not seem that very profound, unless...it's on one's first Driver's License!!! I am so thankful to God!!! I was such a ditz this morning, that's how I know it was God that made it possible to hold that thing in hand. It started out mom and I strawberry-picking. We get to the front of the barn. We've done this twice before. I knew the ritual. The young man who came up to us whom we've met before asks us, "Do you know where to go?" I said, "Yep!" and confidently proceded in the direction I thought it was. He says, "Nope, just testing you." and started down another path. Smart alec. lol So he leads us to the field. Somehow, I manage to confuse just about every little direction he gave us, started in the wrong row, the wrong side, the wrong place, you name it I got it. After enough of this, with a smile he's like, "you don't listen to directions very well, do you"? lol I told him I had a driving test to go to today, I don't think he was impressed, lol. I asked him whether there was a test at the end of the day and he said there was a special course for me. Aaaand I managed to leave my apple juice in the barn instead of take it with me. Lastly, to complete this picture, we're about to head to the DMV office and I just remembered I was supposed to bring my important verification information with me. Weeeeell...we went looking for it everywhere. Couldn't find it. Finally, I called the DMV office. They had it, thankfully. I suppose that is the safest place for one to leave their social security number. Needless to say, by this time, I was frazzled enough, I gratefully left mom in charge of driving on that trip. So you see, it WAS totally God that helped me pass...nothing of my doing. His strength through my weakness. Many thanks to all who prayed!!! The guy who tested me was awesome. Very kind, but straightforward (however, he DID make me back up that 15-passenger van TWICE, to my chagrin). He took me on some beautiful roads, I made up my mind to just enjoy the ride and leave the results to God. I wasn't even nervous!!! And the crowning point of my day was when mom allowed me to pick daddy up from work by myself. Prolly the last time dad will smile when I honk the horn at him. Way to go mom!!! She gets A LOT of brownie points for that, especially considering all I've put her and dad through...which for the sake of what is left of my reputation, I will not detail on these otherwise perfect pages. Ok, I need to head for bed...tomorrow's another big day, mom's birthday! I'll be commenting you who commented on my last post soonish!

Rejoicing in Him,
~Sarah

Before you say anything...there is a reason for my absence...:-D

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:26:51 GMT

(Howdy from the boonies! )

Not sure if God was trying to tell me something or not through it...although I did lose internet a few days because of a lightening strike...hmm....... Well, I'm back! It was a good break...I realized despite how little I involve myself with xanga, it DOES take up valuable time! And I'm hoping to get busier. But tonight due to a little overdoing on the sugar (when you do concerts people like to feed ya for some reason...and they're never willing to take no for an answer after they ask you, "would you like some more?" Such was my lot today...how could I resist a Heath Klondike bar!?) So I'm wide awake right now. I guess it isn't all that bad...I'm able to post...but I'll leave that up to the opinon of my readers.lol Ok...enough jabbering! I guess I'll give y'all a quick update here...

On Dad's job - KEEEEEEP praying!!! We all, including dad, want him to leave his current job for many reasons. I won't begin to tell you the pressures we have all sustained through this difficult time. Dad is at a crossroads and doesn't know what to do, please pray for God's wisdom and clear direction in this. I said I'll keep this short so continuing on...
Suzie, the widow-neighbor I clean for offered to teach me how to make jam the old-fashioned way! I had so much fun, I made another batch on my own out of the 5 quarts of strawberries we picked! I'm so thankful to God for her willingness to pass on to me what her mother taught her!
God is doing AMAZING things through our friends, who in various ways are helping to carry my dad's and our family's burdens through this time! One dear friend offered his, his brother's and his father's help on getting rid of the vehicles just sitting in our driveway and repairing one we hope to keep. Another dear man is willing to spend some time encouraging Dad through this and offering him opportunities to do work for him! God is sooo taking care of us!
In my life, God continues to work so much. I finally came to the end of myself this week about an issue I had been struggling with. I cried out to God verbally while mom and dad were away and His Spirit convicted me of a particular desire I was not letting go of. When I finally released it through His grace, I experienced a real freedom. While cleaning Suzie's house, I heard a message on the radio by Charles Stanley, and through it realized by holding on to what God wanted me to release, I was living in rebellion against Him. Those who release whatever they are holding onto to the Lord, experience true harmony between their physical, spiritual, mental and emotional states, and all are brought under the control of the Holy Spirit, which produces fruit in our lives and in the lives of others. Praise Jesus! But I'm still learning and plodding through the path the Lord has layed out before me.
There was something else and I'm TRYING to remember what it is...must be about that time to think about getting sleepy......Oh! We attended a seminar at the church we've been going to by Bill Bright on sharing your faith. I was really encouraged and have looked for ways to reach out to the unbelievers I know. Three encouraging things happened with these three people I've prayed for this week...my piano teacher - Somehow before my lesson we got on a conversation about faith! Dad and I said some things on that front...maybe just planting seeds, but it was encouraging that the Lord opened that up so easily! Next, I called to invite my neighbor girls who I used to babysit over to help me bake a strawberry-rheubarb crisp (yum!), but they weren't able to come, BUT, their mom invited my family and I over for a game night! God had been laying them on our hearts so it was neat to see them reach out to us...no particular conversations about the Lord, but we had fun with them! And it was good. Lastly, Suzie. She came into her house while I was cleaning where I had the Christian station kinda blaring. After about 3 hours, I had had enough of preaching, as good as it was and turned it off. No sooner did I do so, but Suzie asked out of the blue, "Do you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God?" Ok, witnessing opportunities just don't come that easy! lol I was shocked but obviously answered in the affirmative. I did ask her if she did too, and she said she did. But believing and living a righteous life to prove it are two different things. I felt bad I didn't say anymore, but God layed the seed for more conversation in the future and I'll continue to pray for her!
Last thing! PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!! I'm going for my driver's test and hopefully liscence Monday morning!!! And I covet y'all's prayers! That's an understatement. lol

Ok, so much for quick update. I should have said long, then I prolly would have done a short one. Thank you for reading...I look forward to hearing from my old xanga friends again and catching up with what's going on in THEIR lives! Oh may God continue the good work He has begun in each of you and draw you to Himself this next week!

Rejoicing in Him!
~Sarah

God's goodness last week in a nutshell :-)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:33:17 GMT

Hey howdy hey!

I hope y'all had a wonderful Father's day! Did y'all do anything special for dad? What did you do? We bought him a peach tree! He LOVES fruit trees so we are looking forward to getting that in the ground. Besides that, my dad and I led worship at church, took home some books the church library was getting rid of, had turkey salad in a bread bowl (Dad loves bread bowls), played some games, watched two DVD's and enjoyed his favorite cake. It was neat to focus on honoring Dad. I know I should have that focus every day, but still, as I said to a friend today, we cherish most what we invest in most and just a day of that I think encouraged an even better relationship with him.

Since my last post some interesting things have been happening...big things.

Dad was told his boss really couldn't afford to keep him any longer and he would be recieving a severance letter Saturday. Well, since then, he hasn't recieved it but that is another story for another time.
A day later, he had lunch with our friend and Senator, Joe Kenny who's running for Governor of NH! YAY!!! So dad is going to Lord willing, help him in campaigning and doing some paperwork, I think and hope he will be paid for this! So God closes a door and opens a window. That's where dad is tonight.
A huge blessing for me was how God honored my hard work over at Suzie's house (Suzie is an older widow who lives just down the road from us) by her encouraging call that she was very pleased with my work! I was so happy because I really hate the work but kept it up for three hours and yes, I did get paid for it, always a blessing!
Also, Suzie surprised me by offering to teach me canning and the "old-fashioned way of jelly-making"! She said she as lying in bed one night and thought, "I bet that kid doesn't know the old fashioned way of making jam and jelly!" I was happy to admit my ignorance when I discovered her willingness to teach me and use some of her things! This has been a desire of my heart to learn! If we can preserve our vegetables and fruits throughout the winter, how much happier can I be!? lol We are planning to go strawberry-picking Wednesday, Lord willing and then I plan with Suzie to make Strawberry jam...yum! Oh how I love picking strawberries...!
Two piano students are quitting piano for about two months...God has a reason for that, so I'm grateful, for He is good!
And it seems He is shutting down our girl's Bible Study, which again, I don't understand, but trust in His goodness, for He is a God of purpose. Today I was like, ok, Lord, what do you want that time for???

Anyone reading this, please pray for Ashley, Stephen's fianee...she's really sick with strep throat and because she's never had antibiotics in her life, her body is not reacting favorably to them. Poor girl. Stephen says her throat is REALLY sore and I know she has so many things she wants to be doing in preparation for the wedding.

Well, I'll leave y'all with some verses that reminded me this morning of my Lord's heart towards those who are lost in disbelief and you can just imagine how He feels when we reject Him in disobedience as a person, people and country, He, our Peace:

"And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! But now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation." Luke 19:41-44

Thank you for anyone taking time to read this. It has been kinda rough even with the blessings this week, but God reminded me this Sunday that though He takes His children through hard times, He is still good and will work everything together for good to those who love him and are called according to his purpose. May I ever believe that!

Blessings on your week everyone!
~Sarah

Happy daughter's day, thanks to Dad! :-)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:57:04 GMT

"Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments and live" Prov. 4:1-4

As I thought on these words this morning, I thought about my father. How much I owe HIS father for telling him to listen to him and passing on wisdom and understanding. Thank you Daddy for listening to him and passing that on to me and Stephen!!! I am truly eternally grateful!!! It was through my dad's prayers, I found my Heavenly Father. What more worthy thing could a father do for his child? How I honor him, my father, my provider, my friend, my counselor, my Spiritual leader. Oh may I ever be mindful of this not just on Father's Day!

I was wondering if those of you who want to or feel led to could share some way that you have been blessed by my dad or something you have seen him say or do that you can encourage him in to go to my dad's site and share it with him!

~Sarah

Innocent is as innocent does ;-)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:59:44 GMT

So I'm giving my 6-yr-old student a lesson. We are doing flash cards together. He asks as he always does when he sees the notes on cards, "Can we do the Left Hands notes today?"

I answer back, "Only if you get through the Right Hand ones."

He faithfully and correctly goes through the right hand notes, rightly guessing each of them.

He asks again, "Now can we do the Left Hand notes?"

"Sure!" I tell him and then proceed to explain how there is a code to the Left Hand notes in seeking to determine what they are, in 6-yr.-old language. He doesn't seem too impressed. I hold the Left Hand note cards in my lap and before I can hardly explain what the code is he guesses the top card....CORRECTLY!!! I was amazed. I held up another one. He guessed it RIGHT AGAIN!!!!! On and on.

I'm like, "I didn't even teach you this!? How do you know the right answer?"

Innocently as anything but smiling from ear to ear, he replies, "I don't know."

After his lesson I come into the welcome room where his mother is sitting chatting with my mom and in tones of utter amazement praise her young son...until, I spotted his brother at the table and things started to make a little more sense. I asked his brother, "Did YOU teach him the Left Hand notes!?" With a broad smile he answered in the affirmative and I discovered something new about my young friend, he's not as innocent as he looks! By the way, this is the second time he has surprised me.

So it is true in our lives...God is teaching me so much, but He also teaches me through others. I have been blessed beyond words by the fellowship of a dear sister in the Lord this weekend. It is her mother who is fixing the dress and I'm witnessing AMAZING things through her wisdom and her hands of service. Her daughter, wow, she participated in the Girl's Bible Study I have in my home and it was SOO refreshing to have her perspective, I felt like she was holding up my hands and I had a partner in ministering to these precious girls. Anyway, I so need to get off here. Thought you'd enjoy my little bit of sunshine.

Resting in Him,
~Sarah

"The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul..."

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:02:21 GMT

(I wrote this last night. )

Either I generally make my life a habit of misplaced priorities or it's the chocolate chip cookies that make the world a better place...I don't know, but it has been one of those days where God has blessed the fruit of my hands and in all good conscience I sit at my computer....ahhhh I think it's the cookies.

I finally finished my study, at least the part I've been most concerned with. I now understand why I haven't studied this before now, it's not an easy topic and Scripture can be quite graphic, BUT Scripture IS specific! I'm not suggesting I still don't have questions, but some of the ones I've had have been answered...praise be! My thinking has basically come down to four principles:

"Honor thy father and mother..." Eph.6:2a

Regardless of what I decide in my heart is the right thing to do, I must honor what my parents decide. As I speak, my father is studying these things for himself so he knows what to advise me to do - I have AWESOME parents!

"...shall I then take the members of Christ and make them the members of an harlot?" I Cor.6:15b

From studying the Hebrew meaning in Is.13:7 and Is. 47:2 I have discovered what is clearly forbidden to be revealed. Rather graphic but to the point about what is clearly immodest.

"A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsel" Prov.1:5

Sometimes things are not a question of right or wrong, but rather what is wisest in such and such a situation. So I must consider this principle as I seek for an answer as to what I should do.

"Abstain from all appearance of evil." I Thess.5:22

Some people are always trying to discern "what is the line?" or "how far can I go without crossing the line?" I am still thinking through this myself, but I am beginning to think it is best for us not to even get close to the line in any issue of life. This is an important principle for all of life. The challenge of course is interpreting "How close is too close?" I reserve the right to not know all the answers however, as I am only beginning to explore it. Feel free to share any thoughts if you want! Other verses that seem to point to this theme are, Ps.1:1; Prov. 4:14, 15.

So those are a few things I've discovered. Still a little fuzzy on what it means in the Bible to "Cause a brother to stumble" and all that's involved with that. I got to talk with my bro today and he was very encouraging, which set me flying high as any of you girls with brothers know how thrilling it can be to recieve encouragement from someone so close to you! I also got to talk with my friend who's asked me to be her bridesmaid and she still very much desires for me to be that in her wedding, also admitting to some work God has been doing in her heart as she has chosen to rest it all in His hands. At this point we are waiting to hear what Dad's verdict is on this and what the seamstress who is going to have to do some alterations anyway, has to suggest before making a final decision. Also, I'm planning to check out the modesty survey on therebelution.com. It's an awesome website to check out anything!

Soooooo...*drumroll please*....

Unless Dad overrules I am planning to either get something done to raise the neckline or buy another dress. I am just not comfortable being an inch or two away from something that should be kept hidden among the other reasons I mentioned. I'll be glad when this issue is over though. I think my friend will be too. Anyway, that's plenty of ruminations for one post. Hope y'all are enjoying a great week! Will comment y'all soonish!

Resting in Him,
~Sarah

Thank you! :-)

Sat, 31 May 2008 15:36:21 GMT

Hey y'all!

I just want say thanks for all the input on my last post! I have gotten such helpful counsel from y'all! I couldn't help but think that when friends encourage me to honor the Lord, obey my parents and offer prayer and Godly counsel, I have GOOOOOD friends. Brothers, I want to especially thank you for even speaking up on this matter...I hope my sisters paid good attention. Several of you suggested the idea of alterations. We are going down that route as I speak, however, I am not too optimistic that our suggestions will be accepted. Also, I do not want to paint a bad picture of my friend, she is very understanding and doesn't want me to compromise (though I am sure she would love it if I could see things the same way she does), just doesn't see things the way I see them and we are headed for an impass. HOWEVER, "When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." May that be so! I'll keep y'all informed of my decision - that's coming to a head as well.

I've been blessed to be able to get tomatoes, broccolli and cauliflower in the garden and this morning planted my lettuce and peas RIGHT before the rain! I kept praying the Lord would wait to send it till I was done and He so did as Dad and I covered the last of the dirt over them! I cannot tell you how glad I was to see the rain come in such a timely fashion. I bought some onion sets today as well...having too much fun...and heh, hope there's enough space for my fun! Well, I gotta go...have a blessed Lord's Day everyone!

Rejoicing in Him,
~Sarah

Anyone care to share some thoughts on this?

Thu, 29 May 2008 20:29:18 GMT

Alright, as a friend of mine always says authoritatively before spouting off a phrase without saying the word while playing "Catchphrase". If you've never played that game, you're missing a lot. It's TONS of fun.

So...Alright...here goes. I've been asked to wear a dress in a wedding that is lower in the neckline than I'm comfortable with. It is not revealing, just about as low as you can go without being revealing. I'm planning to study the Scriptures on this and get counsel from my parents, which I've already started doing. Skip this next paragraph if you don't have time to read through it and you want to get right to the question, the next paragraph is just some background.

I believe though God is most concerned with my heart and character, I reflect that character by what I choose to wear among other things. Also, I'm aware that like it or not, I'm an example to my younger brothers and sisters in Christ, not to mention unbelievers. Also, I am called to honor my parents in this, but they have given me the freedom to discern for myself what I should do, for which I'm grateful. Lastly, I'm responsible not to place a stumbling block before any weaker brothers or sisters in Christ. I've believed that too much skin detracts from a person's countenance. "The light of the body is the eye" so therefore I have believed I want to draw attention to my countenance. "Lust of the flesh...is not of the Father but is of the world..." I feel that things that are too low, albeit not revealing, detract from my countenance and can cause problems due to certain body movements and I want to be comfortable, while making others comfortable without having to feel self-conscious about my every move. That has been my frame of reference. I've never had to look at this issue, because I've never been challenged, but now I am, and honestly, I do feel grateful because now, I'm forced to seek what my Lord has to say on the matter. I may be forgetting something, but that's kinda how I feel about it in a nutshell. I need to know the answer to this question because it very well may affect my relationship with the dear friend who has asked me to join her in her special day.

I know it's not really that fun of a subject for either a xanga post or a study, but it's such a prevelant issue in our day. So, if any of you would be willing to share insights on this, I'd appreciate it.

Ever learning,
~Sarah

Home SWEET Home!!!

Mon, 26 May 2008 18:02:54 GMT

Greetings!

What a busy weekend! We had the CHENH convention that we attended (Christian Home Educators of NH). Doug Phillips was our guest speaker and wow, he was amazing! I was SO encouraged! My vision for life and what is important to me has been renewed. I was particularly encouraged to honor my parents, not sit in judgement over them (I prolly do that more than I care to realize ) and focus on their strengths. He said so many things that I believe but rarely hear spoken of. It was a refreshing change to hear someone so outspoken about the family, marriage, family values, national history, multi-generational perspective and correct perspective on government. The Lord knew I needed that. Not to mention, I felt like while looking at all the families that attended, I was looking at "the remnant" of those in NH who still have not "bowed the knee to baal." There were quite a few older families there, I think the guest speaker had something to do with that. The rest of the time was spent with the family we stayed with, which was also a blessing. I wish I had pics...I did take some, but it's such a hastle using someone else's computer, so you'll just have to take my word for it. Anyway, I only spent $15 at the vendor hall. Yes, I feel very proud of myself. lol I bought "Return of the Daughters" which I've heard is an excellent DVD done by the two sisters who wrote my all-time favorite book, "So Much More." Can't wait to see it!

Sunday, Dad shared a message with a home church that has been very supportive of our family music ministry, indeed of our family! He did a great job and it was again, so encouraging to spend fellowship time afterward with likeminded families. We may end up going to this church instead of the one we have been attending. All of us kids, of whom I was oldest, of course, lol, got on a see-saw at the camp and all of us girls managed to keep the guys in the air. We also played ping-pong, badmitton and Tetherball and sang songs as families. And the camp! Oh my goodness, the cabin we fellowshipped in was SO AWESOME! It was a log cabin with the coolest cupula (sp?), and like 2-3 floors. It was designed by one of the elders and his family.

All in all, I felt the Lord led me by still waters and restored my soul. But it sure is good to be back on familiar soil again. Just sooooo much to do while I'm on it! I'm studying my driving manual diligently once again, this time, by God's grace and strength, I'm going to finish studying and get my driver's lisence!!! Ok, this is long enough. Hope y'all have a great week!!!

Joying in Him,
~Sarah