The Steamboat Inn

Yada Sisters trip to Lancaster- so much fun!

Too Busy

I came to the conclusion last night that I am simply too busy. I am just trying to go in too many directions, and I decided I am going to definitely set aside "down time" every week and stop trying to do every single fun thing that presents itself. It was highly ironic when this morning our worship pastor preached on that exact thing. So this afternoon was my slotted "down time" and it was wonderful. I took a nap, finished a book, journalled, and Jason even put the hammock up for me and I got some good swinging time. I truly revel in the moments of solitude when I can just appreciate creation around me, smell the scents in the air, feel the breeze, and genuinely enjoy the beautiful earth God has created. Of course, Nikki wanted some of that solitude too. . . : )

Updates

Wow, I haven't posted in awhile. I knew I had been slacking, but didn't realize how much. There isn't much happening. I start my summer class June 13th, and I am hoping the class goes quickly and smoothly. I am still playing a lot of volleyball, and I am absolutely LOVING playing drums. I am about halfway through reading "Becoming a contagious Christian", and I have just started the book "Breaking Free" by Beth Moore. I am also reading a book called "Three Cups of Tea" which is turning out to be pretty interesting. I have been working on a little bit of scrapbooking here and there as well. I am really looking forward to some sunny days, and hopefully some lounging by the pool. I am trying to learn my limits right now in how much I can take on at one time, and not be overwhelmed, and I really don't learn those lessons well. That's about it. I will post again soon. . . hopefully! : )

Fort St. Catherine

The Unfinished Church

The town of St. George

Goal-oriented

I have always known that I am extremely goal-oriented. Yesterday when I sat down to journal the goals I have in multiple areas of my life as well as short and long term goals, I felt like I had gone too far. I actually try not to write down goals because I feel like I should be relationship-oriented not goal-oriented. So much of what I read talks about how as Christians our main focus should be others, and I thought being goal-oriented and relationship-focused could not coexist. As I battled my desire to make lists and goals and deadlines, it all the sudden occurred to me. This is the way God made me. He gave me a personality that desires to strive for goals. Why is that wrong? If my motives are wrong, or my goals are sinful, yes, that would be bad, but I don't think that inherently being goal-oriented is a sinful quality. While processing it all through, I believe a person can have that personality and still be focusing on relationships. So, with the Lord's help, I will embrace my God-given personality, and ask Him to use it for His glory and to keep my motives and desires pure.

Celebration of Life

It really doesn't seem appropriate for me to post anything else at this time. I just wanted to lift up in prayer Michelle's family, as I know they are grieving deeply. I never met Michelle, but her celebration of life service was amazing, and I know if I had ever met her I would have really liked her. For those who don't know, Michelle is my friend Emily's sister in law, who went home to the Lord during a motorcycle accident on Saturday. Lord, please comfort her family and friends. Please bring them peace during this extremely painful time.