How can I keep from singing?

I was driving to work this morning and while stopped at a stop sign i looked to the left to see 3 birds playing in a puddle.  I had to smile cause they looked so cute.  Plus it was neat to see the clouds reflecting in the water. 

I feel renewed these days....like God is doing/going to do something big in my life.  I can tell in my attitude toward life.  I feel like I'm at a place where nothing else matters.  God is all I need.  I am blessed with a handful of really close friends who stick by me, encourage me, love me, pray for me, have faith in me....no matter how many years pass between us.  Our friendships have never turned ugly.  Sure they've had some times of distance, but the connection is still there. 

I want to continue to be molded.  I want to continue with this feeling that I can't keep from singing His praises.  There's part of me that says....wait, is this because I'm going to be disappointed, hurt or tested?  :)  Like.. once things get good, there's a reason for it.  I guess to those feelings/doubting I have to say that I've got to take the good with the bad, knowing that someday it will all be good.

Have a great Thanksgiving. 

Wait for it.......

I find myself in need of encouragement today. I don't know if it's because of all the stuff going on in life or what. Why is it that we as women are constantly thinking? lol. It's like, the stuff that I think about hits me at my core. I'm waiting for a horrible call telling me that my dog of 14 years is gone. I'm trying to figure out what I should do to make a little extra money to pay for bills, make up for holiday down time and not to mention gifts...and taxes. Any work out there for 10 + hours a week? Do your holiday shopping/gift wrapping? Paint your fence? ha. :)

Waiting. Why does the Bible talk so much about it? lol. Wait patiently for him. I have a hard time doing both...waiting and patience. I sometimes feel like i've been pacing the starting line waiting for the gun! Yet, society tells me...if you want something go after it. There's a fine line in going after and waiting. Sometimes I feel like in order to "go after" my dreams I have to first put on my tennis shoes and get a cup of water. Or in cases of being called to do something and having 5 years to prepare for it. Don't get me wrong, I WANT to move....I'm just told to stay. To wait.

Another Season's Change....

I drove to work today and passed a park that's full of trees.  The color of them so amazing that I couldn't resist stopping my car and taking a picture.  Most leaves were golden and rustic while some were still holding onto their natural color, refusing to give into their surroundings.  I watched as one-by-one they made their fall to the grass....still green below them. What I would give to know what that feels like....to not hold back...to freely live in full color and fall into openess. 

A look at the clock and I was going to be late for work. I had to put away my camera and the thought of getting out and feeling the blanket rustling below me.  Perhaps another day? 

I'm greatful for a God that colors our life with not only great scenery, but great people.  :)

Currently Reading The Multi-Site Church Revolution: Being One Church in Many Locations (Leadership Network Innovation Series, The) By Geoff Surratt, Greg Ligon, Warren Bird see related

Time for another update......

Well, I'm no longer a grad student.  I'm a little sad about it, but I think it's the best thing for me right now. 

I've 27 students that I'm teaching this fall!  My schedule has now doubled in time.  Teaching 4 days a week can get crazy.

Now for something un-personal- life-related.....

If you get a cookie from Subway, make sure the sub you eat before it doens't have onion on it.  I have chocolate chip wonder in my mouth right now......

Currently Listening Drunkard's Prayer By Over the Rhine see related

Sorry it's been awhile.  Been cheating on xanga for myspace.....  :) 

Things are going well here.  Just finishing up my third class and wondering if I should continue with school.  I've got some other opportunities coming up that I'm really looking forward to.

It's officially August.....90 plus degrees and all. :)  I can't wait till I see the colors of fall.  I LOve the smell of burning leaves....apple cider.....pumpkins....  ah...what a great season!!..  fires, football......  I'm so excited. :)