Since I haven't posted in awhile (ok, in forever....) Thought I might give a top 10 list of some of the highlights of life at the present time.
10. Good Friday and Easter (this isn't #10-I just thought of it first-probably should have put it in the top 2 or so :) - Our church put on a very reflective Good Friday service. It was challenging and sooo good. My heart was distracted when I walked into the service, but so so tender towards Christ when I left for all He had done for me on that dark day in history. Yes, it was Friday, but Sunday was coming. Our Easter service was great as well. We rejoiced over all Christ accomplished when He defeated death. God used those services to remind me of His grace. We had a fabulous Easter afternoon with some life long friends and family. WAY too much food- not to mention most of them being carbs- but sat for a long time at the table and laughed til our sides hurt.
9. Jason and I added a cat named Tuck to our little home. She is slightly crazy and most of the time she stresses Jason out. She has more energy than either of us ever had even in elementary school. But, she has been a blessing to us (can you say that about a cat???) because she is so funny to watch. She has a big personality and is just so full of life.
8. My friend Jill moved back to Chicago. I was missing her more than I knew. I am so glad she is back- and one of our favorite things about it is now our husbands have gotten to know each other. Justin (Jill's husband) has a sense of humor that makes my sides hurt.
7. Transitioning from High school ministry to Junior high ministry. My role at church has me in pretty consistent change. I love it. I get to devote a lot of time to both ministries- but just recently switched to JH for a season. Those kids crack me up. I forgot how much I laugh when working with 12-13 yr. olds. Their perspective of life is just so refreshing. Thank you, Jesus for Junior high students!
6. Writing small group curriculum for our High school small group ministry. Can't say it's my strongest gifting, but I really enjoyed it. And probably now that it is done, I can say I enjoyed it even more!
5. BSB- I am in a Bible study with five other women. This summer we will have been together for 4 years! My life is richer because of them. My walk with God is more sharp because of them. My perspective has changed because of them. We have done a LOT of life together. This past summer my husband and I went through a hard time (not within our marriage) but had some hardship happen to us...and my Bible study were the "first responders." They took good care of us. Meals, Brian Regan CD's, pictures their kids drew to cheer us up, and texts saying they were going to the grocery store-and could they pick up anything for us. I will never forget those moments. They were and are wonderful friends. So blessed to do life with them.
4. Hanging out with girls in our ministry. Many coffee dates, ice cream runs, and countless cokes have produced much conversation about life, dating, ministry, purpose, college, families... the list goes on. I am loving every minute with them.
3. Jason and I planned a trip to Italy this summer. This hasn't happened yet, but the excitement and anticipation is enough to make the top ten.
2. Learning to cook- Not always a Paula Deen worthy meal- but loving being in the kitchen and figuring it out. The down side of this - and would most certainly make the list if I had a top 10 list of worst things would be the grocery shopping that is required to make this # happen.
1. I am spending my quiet time in a mix of Proverbs and Daniel right now. Little bit of wisdom and prophecy mixed?! Yes. I think so. I tend to be more comfortable with a book like Proverbs, I love the practicalness of the Bible. But, I also fully appreciate the deep theology found in other books too. The more "heady" ones, if you will. So trying to get a good mixture of both in my times with the Lord.
Well, there you have it. Maybe I will blog again before 2013, but no promises here. Erin
