Sad

I found myself ridiculously sad this afternoon. Why you ask? Well...it is kind of weird. We haven't been going to a "church" for about 3 months now. All summer long that hasn't bothered me one bit...I actually have enjoyed stepping out of it for a while. But, today was different. I think it is because it is the first week of school and it is Wednesday. I know that most churches have their Wednesday night programs kicking off tonight. Somehow I was sad about not being apart of "something" with people. I just really felt like weeping. Thank you Lord for giving me friends to talk to in moments like these. All told me things to encourage me and one said write in your blog. I have been meaning and wanting to but school has consumed my life for the last few weeks. However, I decided before I wrote I would check out one of my favorite blogs and play catch up on the last few days...and there it was. A message for me about waiting on God's best instead of filling my time up with only what is good. Listening for God to speak to us what He wants us to do instead of what we want to do with our time. I have got to be careful of being sucked into religious activity because that is the good thing to do and wait on what God has promised...His Best. Thanks friends for being there!!

Elvis is in the...retirement home??

Crazy but true...he was in the retirement home last Friday night. It actually was pretty fun. I was pretty impressed with this guy's ability to imitate Elvis but even more then that his ability to make the ladies smile. For that matter, the men too. All of the people in my grandmother's facility were awestruck. It made me wonder what it was like back in the day when everyone just drooled all over the thought of Elvis. The highlight of the night was when Elvis came over to my Nannie and gave her a BIG kiss on the cheek. He wrapped a silk scarf around her neck and stood in front of her and did some sort of "boogie" in front of her...Have mercy!!

Got Crabs?

Lame, I know but couldn't resist the title. Reminds me of a time that a parent was asking me about having been absent one day and I swear to you that he said " I am glad you are better...heard you had the crabs." What the heck do you say in return to that? I said nothing. Anyway, I am chasing rabbits. We had a ball tonight at a resteraunt here in Beaumont that is famous for it's BBQ crabs. All that we heard from Mason was mmmmmmmmm....... He worked and worked on those crabs to the point of making his thumbs sore. Kenny and Mason left with aching bellies. For dessert Kenny took us over a HUGE bridge over the bay. I didn't really love it but the kids did. We'll be headed back home tomorrow and we are ready! See everyone soon.

New House

New house, new dreams, new beginnings. I was able to make a quick trip to my sister and brother-in-laws new house. They have been moving over the past week or so. There is still alot to be done but the house is fantastic. We are so happy for them. My prayer is for strong family ties to begin to take root there. May God richly bless their new home and all of the people inside to His Glory.

Dog's Rock

Kevin - Dogs have feelings too.

Class List

Today we got the word that we could pick up our class list for the next school year. As usual, I can't wait to see the list, so I hurried right to school to pick it up. There is something about wondering who the Lord has entrusted me to for the next year that I get so excited about. I try to imagine the personalities and families that I will get to know the next year. I pray that I am more then an educator but that I am a missonary in the field. I pray that my students will feel Christ's love for them though me somehow. I pray that in my weakness that I make a difference.