Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happy Reformation Day!
"Unless I am convinced by Scripture, or by clear reasoning, that I am in error - for popes and councils have often erred and contradicted themselves - I cannot recant, for I am subject to the Scriptures I have quoted; my conscience is captive to the Word of God. Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise. So help me God. Amen" - Martin Luther
Friday, October 30, 2009
Citadel vs. Furman
Last weekend we went down to Charleston as a family to see one of the home Citadel games. We stopped at a fabulous restaurant called Fleet Landing (to celebrate my 30th birthday!) for lunch. Fabulous . . . totally recommend this place.
We loved how the birds ignored the signs!
Mmmmm . . . shrimp and grits (absolutely best I've ever eaten)
Sadly, we couldn't get a family photo . . . so here's the girls :o)
And then . . . on to the game! Enjoy the pics!
We loved how the birds ignored the signs!
Mmmmm . . . shrimp and grits (absolutely best I've ever eaten)
Sadly, we couldn't get a family photo . . . so here's the girls :o)
And then . . . on to the game! Enjoy the pics!
Check out that ending score! Go dogs!
Here's the link to my facebook album which has all the photos . . . enjoy!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
My Papa
Two weeks ago from this Sunday, I learned that my Papa had died. One week ago, we buried him. Tonight, I miss him. I'll miss having him call me little girl and getting bouquets of daffodils in the springtime from his yard. I think I'll even miss his quirky habits that we used to joke about, and for those that understand, I want a copy of his "book". I think the most wonderful comment I ever received from him was when I arrived back from two years in Africa. He gave me a big hug and said he was so happy to have me back in the US. I'll treasure that the rest of my life, I think. I don't know how holidays will be without him, but I'm thankful he loved Jesus and that one day I'll see him again. Please keep praying for my Nana and the rest of my family as we morn his passing.
Here he is with Nana and Judah (one of my cousin's youngest son)
Monday, October 12, 2009
Contemplating on Growing Up and Other Ramblings
Now that I'm back in the States, I made the decision this year to start taking dance classes again. My excuse was that I needed exercise, but the truth is, I don't think I will ever grow tired of being able to let my mind go and dance with joy! So every Monday, I drive over to the big city of Florence, where I once again pretend to be a ballerina again. It's been quite an exhilerating experience to say the least. My body hasn't quite forgotten everything, and fortunately there are some other "old" dancers in this class who understand the romance that we have with ballet and yet, the fact that our bodies can't quite do what we want them to do!
Tonight as I was speaking to another young lady in the class who is still in high school (and our grandmothers are good friends), I realized that this was the last class I would take in my twenties. Next week when class rolls around, I will be the grand old age of 30. It hardly seems possible that I am that old. Am I really a grown up now? I still feel the same, but yet, I have gained wisdom in my twenties that I wouldn't part with for the world. Anybody close to me will tell you that I have been struggling with the fact that I am turning 30. Not because that's old, but because I'm not where I had imagined myself to be when I was younger. I was sure that I would be married and have, at the very least three kids. But God had other plans. And as we all know, God's plans are always best.
My grandfather passed away last week and it was during his funeral that I realized something mind-boggling important! It's not so much what I want or what I think lines up with what the world expects of me (even the Christian world), but it's have I been faithful to God. Will people look at my life and know that I'm passionately heads over heals in love with Jesus. Am I carrying out the gospel to the fullest that I am able? Is my life pointing others to Christ? If so, then I can be content with where God has me - even if no one else understands. It doesn't mean that I'm excited to be single, because I can't honestly say that yet. But I can say, today God's made me single, so I can be content with where He's put me. So here's to growing up and old with our faithful Savior, who never lets us down, and is passionately in love with us!
Tonight as I was speaking to another young lady in the class who is still in high school (and our grandmothers are good friends), I realized that this was the last class I would take in my twenties. Next week when class rolls around, I will be the grand old age of 30. It hardly seems possible that I am that old. Am I really a grown up now? I still feel the same, but yet, I have gained wisdom in my twenties that I wouldn't part with for the world. Anybody close to me will tell you that I have been struggling with the fact that I am turning 30. Not because that's old, but because I'm not where I had imagined myself to be when I was younger. I was sure that I would be married and have, at the very least three kids. But God had other plans. And as we all know, God's plans are always best.
My grandfather passed away last week and it was during his funeral that I realized something mind-boggling important! It's not so much what I want or what I think lines up with what the world expects of me (even the Christian world), but it's have I been faithful to God. Will people look at my life and know that I'm passionately heads over heals in love with Jesus. Am I carrying out the gospel to the fullest that I am able? Is my life pointing others to Christ? If so, then I can be content with where God has me - even if no one else understands. It doesn't mean that I'm excited to be single, because I can't honestly say that yet. But I can say, today God's made me single, so I can be content with where He's put me. So here's to growing up and old with our faithful Savior, who never lets us down, and is passionately in love with us!
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