My crazy life...

Alright, so after talking with some of my good friends tonight, I was made aware of the fact that people actually read my blog still!! Way to stick in there!! Some were a little upset I had crossed over into the Xanga world...that was mainly because all of my Broadway kids are on there-and now I am finding that a lot of the girls in my residence hall are on there...and it is a great peek into their lives!!

Anyway, I have had requests to update...so here goes...I have now officially been in the capacity of a Residence Director for 3 weeks now...and wow, what a crazy time!! This has got to be the most amazing job I could ever ask for...and at the same time-by far the most tiring!! I don't remember getting a good night's sleep since I have been here...although, naps (when I can sneak them in) have become my best friend!! I love my girls-they rock and they have made my world a better place. I have only gotten to spend two weeks with them so far, and I have already developed awesome relationships that I truly hope and pray will continue to flourish. My staff is amazing and usually I don't even have to tell them to do things-they just get them done-which rocks and makes my job a WHOLE lot easier!!!

I am taking two Graduate classes this semester: History of Christianity 1 and Hebrew-that alone seems like a full load...not to mention this job!! I will also hopefully soon be getting involved in an apartment ministry that is just right down the street from ACU, and I am really excited about that and look forward to seeing what God will do in it.

I am happier than I have been in a LONG time. I have a lot more peace in my life (well as much as you can living in a dorm with freshmen girls!!) ;), which has been lacking for quite some time-and I am back to my joyful self. I have to admit, though, that my spiritual life has kind of gotten off track, but I hope to find some kind of balance to all of this craziness soon-which includes some quiet time every day. I think that is SO important, and I know I need to make that a priority.

The GST luau was last night and it was a lot of fun. It was great to meet back with everyone again, and to see some new faces. It seems so strange to think that it has only been a year since I have been in Abilene-because it feels SO much longer than that. The luau a year ago seems like a VERY far off distance event. I got the chance to speak last night about faith in the GST-about how this degree can shake up your ministry and your faith beyond what you could even imagine. It surely did to mine-but I feel like I have a much clearer purpose, vision, and passion now-and of course...I have a job!! I really think that the new people need to hear that, though-because it IS reality, not pessimism. Ministry is real. Jesus is REAL. It can be a hard road...but God leads us through it...just as He has led me, and calls us to a higher place. I plan on continuing to follow that call!!

Well, I guess that is all for now. I promise I will try to continue writing more frequently-I am sure I will have plenty to write about with this job!! ;) I pray that you all have a blessed Sunday tomorrow and that you find time to commune with God and family-biological and/or spiritual. God bless!!