Click the link to see where we will be traveling.
May 29: Forest City, IA to Mount Rushmore in Rapid City, SD
May 30: onward to Utah!!!
May31: Utah to TEMECULA, CA
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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
T-minus 7
Seven weeks left until we begin our journey home to California. We will be leaving between June 1-3, and arrive about 4 days later. We are excited to see what God has for us. Jason and I learned a lot about ourselves and our marriage while in Iowa. We learned that we can survive anywhere, no matter how lonely, cold, or small it is-as long as we have each other and God. We learned that we want more from life...Jason wants to get his degree in History, and has a desire to teach High School, I have learned that no matter what I am doing, or where God puts me I need to have a ministry-And I need to work with kids. We learned that we can save money! And we look forward to saving for a house!!
Jason and I have grown a lot. I feel we are more spontaneous, loving, and grateful. We have learned that we can do things without spending money: fishing, hiking, gardening, bonfire, and just enjoying each others company with movies and games!
We miss California's great worship and church services and we cannot WAIT to be a part of it again! The Lord is good, and I cannot wait to see what He has in store for us next!
"Even from Everlasting to Everlasting, YOU ARE GOD!!!"
Psalm 90:2b
Jason and I have grown a lot. I feel we are more spontaneous, loving, and grateful. We have learned that we can do things without spending money: fishing, hiking, gardening, bonfire, and just enjoying each others company with movies and games!
We miss California's great worship and church services and we cannot WAIT to be a part of it again! The Lord is good, and I cannot wait to see what He has in store for us next!
"Even from Everlasting to Everlasting, YOU ARE GOD!!!"
Psalm 90:2b
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
This Mornings Devotions
From FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes):
Decisions, Decisions Monday, April 12th, 2010 READY: "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve. . .but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."-Joshua 24:15 (KJV) SET:
I used to love watching the old WWF. Back when Hulk Hogan was the strongest man in the world and Macho Man Randy Savage was leaping off the tops of steel cages with the flying elbow drop. Nothing could beat waking up Saturday morning to watch wrestling.
Even at my young age, I loved the storylines that played out like mini soap operas. My favorite scenarios were those in which a wrestler was torn between choosing two groups of people. One group was always the “bad” guys. These guys were generally the charismatic group, those who talked tough and usually had to cheat to win; but they got all the glory and put others down. The other group was the “good” guys, the group that fought fair and within the rules. They never cheated, and they took losses with dignity and honor knowing that they gave their best effort. Even though it was all fake, it was still interesting to see these characters struggle with what they had to do: take alliance with the bad guys and win more title belts by cheating; or join the good guys and lose a few more matches with a clear conscience.
Don't we face this every day of our life as Christians, walking with God's team? There are decisions that we face several times a day that put us at odds with what God wants in our lives. The world around us is slowly transforming into a place that goes against God's will. In the Old Testament, Joshua was in the same boat. He was living in a world that rejected the notion of our Lord being the one true God. He saw this around him and said, "…as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Say what you want about Joshua, but he had his priorities in order!
Today, keep this in mind: We shouldn't be focused on worldly accolades. Our focus should be on our ultimate goal of Heaven. And the great thing is that when we focus on doing the will of God, we will have the ultimate victory. No matter what happens here on earth, because of Jesus' victory over sin and death, we are assured that same result. Whenever you find yourself put in a position to go against God's Word, think about Joshua and the words he spoke so long ago. Today, whom will you serve?
Decisions, Decisions Monday, April 12th, 2010 READY: "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve. . .but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."-Joshua 24:15 (KJV) SET:
I used to love watching the old WWF. Back when Hulk Hogan was the strongest man in the world and Macho Man Randy Savage was leaping off the tops of steel cages with the flying elbow drop. Nothing could beat waking up Saturday morning to watch wrestling.
Even at my young age, I loved the storylines that played out like mini soap operas. My favorite scenarios were those in which a wrestler was torn between choosing two groups of people. One group was always the “bad” guys. These guys were generally the charismatic group, those who talked tough and usually had to cheat to win; but they got all the glory and put others down. The other group was the “good” guys, the group that fought fair and within the rules. They never cheated, and they took losses with dignity and honor knowing that they gave their best effort. Even though it was all fake, it was still interesting to see these characters struggle with what they had to do: take alliance with the bad guys and win more title belts by cheating; or join the good guys and lose a few more matches with a clear conscience.
Don't we face this every day of our life as Christians, walking with God's team? There are decisions that we face several times a day that put us at odds with what God wants in our lives. The world around us is slowly transforming into a place that goes against God's will. In the Old Testament, Joshua was in the same boat. He was living in a world that rejected the notion of our Lord being the one true God. He saw this around him and said, "…as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Say what you want about Joshua, but he had his priorities in order!
Today, keep this in mind: We shouldn't be focused on worldly accolades. Our focus should be on our ultimate goal of Heaven. And the great thing is that when we focus on doing the will of God, we will have the ultimate victory. No matter what happens here on earth, because of Jesus' victory over sin and death, we are assured that same result. Whenever you find yourself put in a position to go against God's Word, think about Joshua and the words he spoke so long ago. Today, whom will you serve?
Monday, April 5, 2010
The Countdown
Today marks 8 more weeks in Iowa...Lord willing, we will be heading home the first week in June.
Although the winter was extremely tough, I cannot help but feel that I will miss this place and these people. Now that spring is here I have really begun to realize just how beautiful and peaceful it is here...I will miss it, but not as much as I miss my family and friends in California-Although the current earthquake activity has scared me a bit. :) Awful lot of it happening out there.
I have applied for a few college coaching jobs, knowing that I do not have near enough experience, but taking a chance anyway...it can't hurt. I will be working at the Cafe Bravo Roasting Facility-and I am very excited to be a part of such a great company again, working with great people and one of my greatest passions, and being in Temecula!
Keep praying for us and for the Lord's will in our lives! :) We miss you all and are excited to be back with you soon.
Although the winter was extremely tough, I cannot help but feel that I will miss this place and these people. Now that spring is here I have really begun to realize just how beautiful and peaceful it is here...I will miss it, but not as much as I miss my family and friends in California-Although the current earthquake activity has scared me a bit. :) Awful lot of it happening out there.
I have applied for a few college coaching jobs, knowing that I do not have near enough experience, but taking a chance anyway...it can't hurt. I will be working at the Cafe Bravo Roasting Facility-and I am very excited to be a part of such a great company again, working with great people and one of my greatest passions, and being in Temecula!
Keep praying for us and for the Lord's will in our lives! :) We miss you all and are excited to be back with you soon.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
"Food of my fancy"
So I'm doing my devotions this morning; I always like to read a Psalm because its just always been a favorite of mine. This morning, I came across Psalm 78....simply one of the best chapters in the Bible. I know I have read it before, but this morning it was more.
As I began to read, I decided that I better pray first (which is me writting in my journal)....as I prayed, I put down all my feelings about how I didn't feel "close" to Him, and how I missed home, and just wanted to finish school and get home to my family. I told God what I missed and how much I missed it....but He already knows. I asked Him to bring me close to Him and to help me shine for His kingdom. I totally meant that, but it wasn't until after reading the first part of Psalm 78 that I realized what was happening to me......
The 78th chapter of Psamls is the story of the Israelites in the wilderness...it is 72 LONG verses of God providing for Israel, Israel complaining that its not enough, Israel sinning, tempting God, and forgetting all about who God is.
Verses 12-18
"Marvelous things He did in the sight of their fathers, In the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan. He divided the sea and caused them to pass through; And He made the waters stand up like a heap. In the daytime also He led them with a cloud, And all the night with a light of fire. he split the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink in abundance like the depths. He also brought streams out of teh rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers. But they sinned even more against Him by rebelling against the Most High in the wilderness. And they tested God in their heart by asking for the food of their fancy."
Israel was so distracted with what they wanted -"food of their fancy" -that they ignored all the things God had done and brought to them in the wilderness! He was taking care of them, showing them great and marvelous things, and they just ignored it. This was not at all where they wanted to be, but it is where God had them, and while they were there, He still showed Himself, and provided great things for them.
Then I realized two things, and I prayed:
1) Lord, while I am here, help me to not be so distracted with "going home" that i miss out on what You have for me, want for me, and what You want me to accomplish for You.
2)I realized that I need to come to a point where I don't need "food of my fancy", but that all I need is what God chooses to give to me.
Seems simple right? Well, when you're 2000 miles away from just about everything you know and love; its not as simple as you might think. I have Jason, yes. And he is one of the rocks I lean on right now....but what are we doing here? I know it's for more than just getting my Masters. And I must not be distracted by what I want (going home) my "food of fancy". I must come to a place where God can teach me what I am supposed to do while I am here---If I am distracted; I might very well miss the true reason He has me here....to shine for His Kingdom.
As I began to read, I decided that I better pray first (which is me writting in my journal)....as I prayed, I put down all my feelings about how I didn't feel "close" to Him, and how I missed home, and just wanted to finish school and get home to my family. I told God what I missed and how much I missed it....but He already knows. I asked Him to bring me close to Him and to help me shine for His kingdom. I totally meant that, but it wasn't until after reading the first part of Psalm 78 that I realized what was happening to me......
The 78th chapter of Psamls is the story of the Israelites in the wilderness...it is 72 LONG verses of God providing for Israel, Israel complaining that its not enough, Israel sinning, tempting God, and forgetting all about who God is.
Verses 12-18
"Marvelous things He did in the sight of their fathers, In the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan. He divided the sea and caused them to pass through; And He made the waters stand up like a heap. In the daytime also He led them with a cloud, And all the night with a light of fire. he split the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink in abundance like the depths. He also brought streams out of teh rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers. But they sinned even more against Him by rebelling against the Most High in the wilderness. And they tested God in their heart by asking for the food of their fancy."
Israel was so distracted with what they wanted -"food of their fancy" -that they ignored all the things God had done and brought to them in the wilderness! He was taking care of them, showing them great and marvelous things, and they just ignored it. This was not at all where they wanted to be, but it is where God had them, and while they were there, He still showed Himself, and provided great things for them.
Then I realized two things, and I prayed:
1) Lord, while I am here, help me to not be so distracted with "going home" that i miss out on what You have for me, want for me, and what You want me to accomplish for You.
2)I realized that I need to come to a point where I don't need "food of my fancy", but that all I need is what God chooses to give to me.
Seems simple right? Well, when you're 2000 miles away from just about everything you know and love; its not as simple as you might think. I have Jason, yes. And he is one of the rocks I lean on right now....but what are we doing here? I know it's for more than just getting my Masters. And I must not be distracted by what I want (going home) my "food of fancy". I must come to a place where God can teach me what I am supposed to do while I am here---If I am distracted; I might very well miss the true reason He has me here....to shine for His Kingdom.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Encouragement
I read this in my Devotions this morning:
"It is...weariness that makes the words of the carpenter so compelling. Listen to them. 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.'
Come to me...The invitation is to come to Him. Why Him?
He offers the invitation as a penniless rabbi in an oppressed nation. He has no political office, no connections with the authorities in Rome. He hasn't written a best-seller or earned a diploma.
Yet, he dares to look into the leathery faces of farmers and tired faces of housewives and offer rest. He looks into the disillusioned eyes of a preacher or two from Jerusalem. He gazes into the cynical stare of a banker and the hungry eyes of a bartender and makes this paradoxical promise: 'Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.'
The people came. They came out of the cul-de-sacs and office complexes of their day. They brought him the burdens of their existence and he gave them, not religion, not doctrine, not systems, but REST.
As a result, they called Him Lord.
As a result, they called Him Savior.
Not so much because of what he said, but because of what He did.
What He did on the cross during six hours, one Friday...Jesus wasw the only man to walk God's earth who claimed to have an answer for man's burdens. 'Come to me,' He invited them.
My prayer is that you, too, will find rest. And that you will sleep like a baby.
(from Six Hours One Friday by Max Lucado
"It is...weariness that makes the words of the carpenter so compelling. Listen to them. 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.'
Come to me...The invitation is to come to Him. Why Him?
He offers the invitation as a penniless rabbi in an oppressed nation. He has no political office, no connections with the authorities in Rome. He hasn't written a best-seller or earned a diploma.
Yet, he dares to look into the leathery faces of farmers and tired faces of housewives and offer rest. He looks into the disillusioned eyes of a preacher or two from Jerusalem. He gazes into the cynical stare of a banker and the hungry eyes of a bartender and makes this paradoxical promise: 'Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.'
The people came. They came out of the cul-de-sacs and office complexes of their day. They brought him the burdens of their existence and he gave them, not religion, not doctrine, not systems, but REST.
As a result, they called Him Lord.
As a result, they called Him Savior.
Not so much because of what he said, but because of what He did.
What He did on the cross during six hours, one Friday...Jesus wasw the only man to walk God's earth who claimed to have an answer for man's burdens. 'Come to me,' He invited them.
My prayer is that you, too, will find rest. And that you will sleep like a baby.
(from Six Hours One Friday by Max Lucado
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas
McMillan Wonderland is a video that we made for all of our family and friends!!
Merry Christmas and Enjoy!
Love,
The McMillans
if you double click on this one it should take you straight to youtube....but here is the link anyway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOMWE7d77S8
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Thanksgiving
Mom, Dad, and Johnny came out for Thanksgiving. We had a blast. First 3 days we were crazy busy, shopping and running around, then we had 3 days of relaxation. One day we went out and took pictures, it was about 29 degrees out, and we were not very happy campers; but we kept good spirits and got some cute pictures.
A Christmas cards to come!!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Warrior Updates
You can follow this link to read about each game. :) Enjoy
You will need to copy and paste link to browser.
http://www.waldorf.edu/athletics/wbasketball/
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Moving Right Along
Well, that I am, I am working on classes 4 & 5 out of 13. I hope to finish by next summer. :) Lord willing, we will be coming home then. Man, I hope that's His will. :)
Dad's birthday is tomorrow! Big 50! He had a couple parties this weekend, and I had the great privilege of making the video for his party. With the many hours Mom put in, and the hours sitting on the computer we finished his video in about 3 days, and it was a great success!!! Happy birthday Dad!!!! So glad you liked the video. :)
Yesterday I also had the treat of skyping with the whole family at dad's party, it really felt like I was there. It was super fun!
On a basketball note...we won our first season game Friday night! It was a 4 hour drive to Nebraska and back, but it was all worth it for the victory by only 2 points!!! Kent, my assistant coach from last year, and now head coach for Cornerstone, was driving through Iowa on Friday, and planning to stop in Omaha. I told him about our game, which was just a bit further....he came!!! How cool is that!!! It was great to see him!
Jason has been working at Dean Snyder Construction. He got a call from Winnebago last week, went in for an interview, and decided to take it! It will save us about $250 in gas a month!!! He starts that job on the 9th, maybe also getting a part time job at local grocery store, to help make up for lost money at Dean Snyder, as he is working a lot of OT there. :)
Please keep us in your prayers, for a lot of things, God knows what they are, and He knows what we need. So just keep shooting up those prayers, and He will take care of us!
Love you all. :)
Dad's birthday is tomorrow! Big 50! He had a couple parties this weekend, and I had the great privilege of making the video for his party. With the many hours Mom put in, and the hours sitting on the computer we finished his video in about 3 days, and it was a great success!!! Happy birthday Dad!!!! So glad you liked the video. :)
Yesterday I also had the treat of skyping with the whole family at dad's party, it really felt like I was there. It was super fun!
On a basketball note...we won our first season game Friday night! It was a 4 hour drive to Nebraska and back, but it was all worth it for the victory by only 2 points!!! Kent, my assistant coach from last year, and now head coach for Cornerstone, was driving through Iowa on Friday, and planning to stop in Omaha. I told him about our game, which was just a bit further....he came!!! How cool is that!!! It was great to see him!
Jason has been working at Dean Snyder Construction. He got a call from Winnebago last week, went in for an interview, and decided to take it! It will save us about $250 in gas a month!!! He starts that job on the 9th, maybe also getting a part time job at local grocery store, to help make up for lost money at Dean Snyder, as he is working a lot of OT there. :)
Please keep us in your prayers, for a lot of things, God knows what they are, and He knows what we need. So just keep shooting up those prayers, and He will take care of us!
Love you all. :)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
It's Been a While
Hey Everyone,
Just thought I'd give you an update. An update about....well not about much. We did get a new car about 3 weeks ago, it's nice. :) Pray for us that we spend our money wisely as we try and pay all our bills on a much smaller paycheck. We have total faith that the Lord will take care of us if we are responsible.
Well, basketball started. 5:30 each morning, I am at the gym. It's tough, but nice cuz the rest of the day is pretty much just chill.
Jason has been working long hours, he's tired, and goes to bed early, but he is still the best! He helps around the house, sometimes helps with dishes, and even packs his own lunch! I love him so much!
I am thoroughly enjoying our time here, and I know Jason is too, he loves this weather...I'm having a hard time adjusting....but I got a new jacket last weekend, and it is warm! Good thing, cuz it is supposed to snow this weekend!!!
We miss you all very much..and we expect visits!
God is good, all the time.
Peace!!
Just thought I'd give you an update. An update about....well not about much. We did get a new car about 3 weeks ago, it's nice. :) Pray for us that we spend our money wisely as we try and pay all our bills on a much smaller paycheck. We have total faith that the Lord will take care of us if we are responsible.
Well, basketball started. 5:30 each morning, I am at the gym. It's tough, but nice cuz the rest of the day is pretty much just chill.
Jason has been working long hours, he's tired, and goes to bed early, but he is still the best! He helps around the house, sometimes helps with dishes, and even packs his own lunch! I love him so much!
I am thoroughly enjoying our time here, and I know Jason is too, he loves this weather...I'm having a hard time adjusting....but I got a new jacket last weekend, and it is warm! Good thing, cuz it is supposed to snow this weekend!!!
We miss you all very much..and we expect visits!
God is good, all the time.
Peace!!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Protein
I know that my car selling was a blessing, and I am grateful for a bike, and living close to work...but I had an unfortunate incident yesterday while riding to work.. I found out the hard way that riding a bike 15+ mph, a white shirt, and signing along, mouth open, to Taylor Swift, is nothing less then a protein filled snack and a poca-dotted shirt.
There were bugs ALL over my clothes, stuck on my face, and in my hair. It was, to say the least, repulsing, and a little embarrassing. EEEKKKK! Bla!
It's Saturday morning and I am doing the usual; at the coffee shop, on facebook, doing devotions, and paying bills. I feel so bless that we can actually pay our bills right now. Thank you Jesus.
I am daily in AWE at the blessings God gives me. It's not just the blessing of being here, it's the way He just works things out, helps me, and answers prayers....even the little ones. I am caught up in His grace and mercy.
I have been reading Daniel, thanks to a facebook status encouragement from DeBran.:) And it is quite a book. Although everyone knows the story of the three men in the fiery furnace, bear with me as I share.
In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose to worship God, and God alone, even to the point of possible death. No matter what, they were not going to worship anything, anyone else. They said in verse 16, "O Nebuchadenezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. BUT even if He doesn't, your Majesty can be sure that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up."
What hits me the most is that they trusted God to the point of death. They believed that God could save them, but they were okay with dieing even if He chose not to save them. Bottom line...They worshiped God...God alone, they trusted Him with their lives.
So, as you know, they were thrown into the fire, three men, a fire so hot that the soilders who threw them in were burnt just from getting so close.
What happen to Shadrah, Meshach, and Abednego? Jesus did come, He came into the fire with them, walked around with them and protected them from every fiery flame, from the intense heat, and from all harmful things. Verse 24 says "But suddenly, as he was watching, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, 'Didn't we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?' 'Yes', they said, 'we did indeed, your Majesty.' 'Look!' Nebuchadnezzar shouted. 'I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire. They aren't even hurt by the flames! And the fourth looks like a divine being!'" Later we read that King Nebuchadnezzar left his gods and idols to bow down and serve the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He was saved because the these three men decided to trust in their Living God...no matter what.
My point...What would happen if we let Jesus walk around in the fires of our lives, instead of trying to do it alone, or complain about everything? What if we trusted Him with everything, no matter what!? What would happen if we voluntarily went into the fire, trusting Him with our all, the whole time?
If, and when we do this, think about the people around us, looking at our lives, our circumstances, or fiery trials....what do they see? Do they see us trusting the Lord...trusting Him so much that they want Him too?
I want to walk in all my fiery trials with the Lord, and I want to trust Him!! I want people to see my life, my trials, my heartaches, and my FAITH. And I want them to also trust and have faith in the God of all Gods, so that they too may walk always with the Lord, even in the firery trials of their lives.
There were bugs ALL over my clothes, stuck on my face, and in my hair. It was, to say the least, repulsing, and a little embarrassing. EEEKKKK! Bla!
It's Saturday morning and I am doing the usual; at the coffee shop, on facebook, doing devotions, and paying bills. I feel so bless that we can actually pay our bills right now. Thank you Jesus.
I am daily in AWE at the blessings God gives me. It's not just the blessing of being here, it's the way He just works things out, helps me, and answers prayers....even the little ones. I am caught up in His grace and mercy.
I have been reading Daniel, thanks to a facebook status encouragement from DeBran.:) And it is quite a book. Although everyone knows the story of the three men in the fiery furnace, bear with me as I share.
In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose to worship God, and God alone, even to the point of possible death. No matter what, they were not going to worship anything, anyone else. They said in verse 16, "O Nebuchadenezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. BUT even if He doesn't, your Majesty can be sure that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up."
What hits me the most is that they trusted God to the point of death. They believed that God could save them, but they were okay with dieing even if He chose not to save them. Bottom line...They worshiped God...God alone, they trusted Him with their lives.
So, as you know, they were thrown into the fire, three men, a fire so hot that the soilders who threw them in were burnt just from getting so close.
What happen to Shadrah, Meshach, and Abednego? Jesus did come, He came into the fire with them, walked around with them and protected them from every fiery flame, from the intense heat, and from all harmful things. Verse 24 says "But suddenly, as he was watching, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, 'Didn't we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?' 'Yes', they said, 'we did indeed, your Majesty.' 'Look!' Nebuchadnezzar shouted. 'I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire. They aren't even hurt by the flames! And the fourth looks like a divine being!'" Later we read that King Nebuchadnezzar left his gods and idols to bow down and serve the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He was saved because the these three men decided to trust in their Living God...no matter what.
My point...What would happen if we let Jesus walk around in the fires of our lives, instead of trying to do it alone, or complain about everything? What if we trusted Him with everything, no matter what!? What would happen if we voluntarily went into the fire, trusting Him with our all, the whole time?
If, and when we do this, think about the people around us, looking at our lives, our circumstances, or fiery trials....what do they see? Do they see us trusting the Lord...trusting Him so much that they want Him too?
I want to walk in all my fiery trials with the Lord, and I want to trust Him!! I want people to see my life, my trials, my heartaches, and my FAITH. And I want them to also trust and have faith in the God of all Gods, so that they too may walk always with the Lord, even in the firery trials of their lives.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Time in Cali
My time in Cali was rushed, exhausting, and fun. I woke up at 3:30 am my time (1:30 am cali time), arrived in Cali around noon, went to lunch with Mom and Emily, and headed home. That night we had rehearsal for the wedding...by the time we got done with rehearsal and dinner I was pretty much passed out in my food.
Friday we had a girls day at Glen Ivy. Super fun! We relaxed in the pools, did a mud bath, had lunch, and just enjoyed each other.
Saturday was the BIG DAY!!! Morning time was getting ready and running around. Shannon, Lindsay and I arrived at the wedding place around noon, practiced guitar for a while, and then got ready. It was nuts running around, but really fun. The music went well, and Mindy looked beautiful!
It was great to see my parents. They are the BEST!!!
Check out more pics on facebook
Monday, September 7, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Offical
Well, for me, it is offical-I am an Iowan. Not only do I have an Iowa license, they took my California one, so now I have NO proof that I am a native Californian, unless I wanna bust out my birth certificate, which I don't have!! UGH.
I didn't have to take a test, but I did have to get my eyes checked...I am so used to wearing my glasses that I couldn't read the test without them. Therefore I now have a restricted B license, saying that I have to wear the glasses! Again, UGH!!!! I need contacts!
So now we just have to make it official for Jason and Melvin (the truck) :)...then we are offical as a family. The puppies need no kind of ID really, so they were basically offcial the first time they peed and pooped on Iowa land.
Hope everyone has a great weekend! We are heading to MN to go to Valley Fair, which from what I hear, is amazing! So, I'll see y'all next week. Peace!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Name Plate on my door
Jason started work this week. He said it is much slower than Cali Union work, but I think that's good for him. He's going to blow them away if he ever busts out at Cali speed. :) They work 10 hr days so we haven't really seen a lot of each other the last 4 days. Jason did find a carpool buddy, so I get the car every other day. :)
My work is going well, I love my boss and the people I work with. Basically, I ride my bike to work, go to the office, check email, and start on anything I can basketball related. If I don't have anything to do I just work on school. In case some of you don't know. I am working on my Masters in Sports Management. Apparently the athletic director doesn't really want us labeled as "Graduate Assistants", he let us know this week in a meeting that he wants us to know that we ARE "Assistant Coaches working on our Masters." Ha ha, not much different in your eyes? To us it is....especially because not many people know what a GA is. He made it clear that we are not "gophers", that we are an important part of the program...that made me feel pretty good. :) Not only do we have our own offices, we got name plates today!!!!
Right now work for me is pretty chill. But when season starts it's going to be crazy! I have a lot of responsibilities. A LOT! But this is exactly what I LOVE to do, and where God has called me right now. It's quite an honor.
As much as I miss California, my family, my friends, and my job...I truly believe that this was a great move for Jason and I. We both did have jobs in Cali, but Jason hated his, and now he gets to work in his element and is even making more!!! It is amazing what can happen when you step out of the boat and walk on water. Giving your life to God, and trusting Him is the best thing you can ever do!!! It may be scary, but it's worth it.
My work is going well, I love my boss and the people I work with. Basically, I ride my bike to work, go to the office, check email, and start on anything I can basketball related. If I don't have anything to do I just work on school. In case some of you don't know. I am working on my Masters in Sports Management. Apparently the athletic director doesn't really want us labeled as "Graduate Assistants", he let us know this week in a meeting that he wants us to know that we ARE "Assistant Coaches working on our Masters." Ha ha, not much different in your eyes? To us it is....especially because not many people know what a GA is. He made it clear that we are not "gophers", that we are an important part of the program...that made me feel pretty good. :) Not only do we have our own offices, we got name plates today!!!!
Right now work for me is pretty chill. But when season starts it's going to be crazy! I have a lot of responsibilities. A LOT! But this is exactly what I LOVE to do, and where God has called me right now. It's quite an honor.
As much as I miss California, my family, my friends, and my job...I truly believe that this was a great move for Jason and I. We both did have jobs in Cali, but Jason hated his, and now he gets to work in his element and is even making more!!! It is amazing what can happen when you step out of the boat and walk on water. Giving your life to God, and trusting Him is the best thing you can ever do!!! It may be scary, but it's worth it.
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