Helllooooo Colorado

Why is it that when we are removed from our normal environments, we can see things a lot clearer?

I got to Colorado Springs last night. I'm here hanging out with my sister and brother-in-law. She just had some surgery and I'm here to help where I can. (honestly, it's just a really great excuse to be with them and also get out of the Texas heat) And the mountains? Please! I could stare at them all day every day.

This morning I've been pondering a few things I'm praying about and believing for. And for some reason, I feel like I can see a lot more clearly on these things being away. I see change that needs to happen in my life, and I'm just not sure how to make it all happen. I know that when I return, it will be challenging. The tendency will be to NOT change and fall into my normal patterns.

But not this time. I will pray, think, pray some more, hold myself accountable to others and let the change take place.

Why is this? Why do we have to remove ourselves from environments to see things?

"Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while." Mark 6:31

Come away . . . . to see a new perspective, to get out of routine, and let God speak.

DO IT

Weekend Away

We had such a great time in Shreveport! Marg and I did some amazing bargain shopping, (she did better than myself, of course... but I was still proud of my good deals), Marg cooked some amazing meals, and we had the best Turkey Burger at Byronz Grill that I have ever put in my mouth! We of course went on a run on Saturday morning and she showed me where all of the movies are filmed, and watched a movie Saturday night after dinner. The best part of the weekend: just hanging out! I miss those two kids so much and we were just able to relax and talk all weekend long while we ate some great food. And of course I can't forget.... Biscotti! What a precious puppy! She is the best little doggie!

The Shreve

I am so excited because I'm going to visit one of my best friends, Margie, from college this weekend. She and her husband live in Shreveport in their cute little house that I have never seen. It's been so long since we have really been able to spend time together, so I'm just excited about hanging out!



Margie and Aaron are doing some amazing things with Young Life there, and she actually asked me to speak to a group of senior girls and to share my "life story" with them tonight. So, if you read this, I would appreciate your prayers tonight. I'm expecting God to use a simple little story like mine to impact these girls lives and to draw them closer to Him. Should be a good time!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

San Jose

So we are here in San Jose for a Going Beyond event this weekend. I must admit that sometimes life just doesn't get much better than this: We are staying downtown and it is absolutely beautiful! I am sitting at a little quaint coffee shop sipping on a cappucino checking email. I'm about to go to the Bijan Bakery and Cafe next store to get a yummy pastry after I finish my coffee =) Who knew that San Jose was such a cool place? Did I mention that we are staying at the Fairmont. Thank you Lifeway. Excuse my worldliness for a bit. If I could I will put a picture on here of the area, but I'm not that high tech yet.

Everyone is resting before we have to head back to the church. Pray for us and Priscilla and she prepares to lead us into worship tonight. I'm excited to hear what the Lord will give her tonight as she speaks.

And God bless San Jose and pastries!