Back to Life, Back to Reality…

Thanks for stopping back in and reading about my endeavors. I had to take a break for a while, but hopefully I’ll get back into writing a post every week. So here are the things I have been doing and learning for the past 2 months:

First of all, the Christmas season was bursting with fun and refreshment with friends and family. I spent much needed time with my brother Jimmy, relaxed at the cabin with my family, and spent long-awaited time with some good friends. I am so blessed to be surrounded with such encouraging, supportive, and fun people in my life!! I also reflected on the astonishing love of God, that He sent His son to us, to relate to us, to show us, to be with us, to suffer for us, and to redeem us. I wish I could fully grasp the enormity and meaning of that gift. Thank you Father, for I do not deserve it.

Certainly one of the highlights from my break was the young adult retreat. There is something about going to a cabin in the middle of the woods with 30 young crazy people that makes my heart smile. From barking in the kitchen, to hiking, to meeting new friends, to reminiscing with old ones, to mastering ping pong, to turning finger fencing into a wrestling match, to breaking windows, to playing mind games- the ridiculousness was never-ending. What an amazing community of people who love God, love each other, and love others! This is what the Christian community’s reputation should be.

However, my break had to come to an end and I had to get back to reality. It started with a week-long intensive Ethics class which was actually a lot of fun. I had the opportunity to get to know my classmates and professors better and to discuss controversial issues in the field. The week was topped off with an all-nighter at the youth group. The only reason I stayed up for as long as I did (I am getting too old for these things) was because of all the absurd fun we were all having. Got to love teenagers!

Then, I had the privilege to go on an adventure with the amazing youth leaders of my church. Basically, all I did all weekend was laugh hysterically!  What an incredible team of individuals who love God and love teenagers. God is so evident in their lives.

New classes have started. It seems like this semester will be more challenging than last. However, I feel up for the challenge. I have to balance my time between two part-time jobs as well. I started my Graduate Assistant job this past week. Basically, I do administrative office stuff for the counseling program. I love it because it’s so flexible and I get to spend time with the professors. Pray that I would be able to manage my time appropriately.

I also started running again. IF ANYONE WANTS TO RUN THE HALF MARATHON WITH ME ON MAY 2nd IN PITTSBURGH, SIGN UP BEFORE FEBRUARY!!! Come on, you know you want to!

Now for a plug for some great things that have come my way:

phil wickham’s Singalongs is one of my favorite worship albums. I simply fell in love with it.

I am currently reading Angry Conversations with God by Susan Isaacs. It’s a memoir written by a comedian in which she goes to marital counseling with God. I am loving it so far.

So now that you are caught up with what’s happening in my life, I would love to hear about what’s going on in yours. The only purpose of blogging for me is to get the conversation going…so call, skype, meet me on facebook, email, visit and hang out, whatever your preference.

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