My friend uses the phrase when she has to do something she doesn't want to do. She says its better to just get up in the morning and "eat the frog." Don't avoid it all day. Just get it done.
So, today, I ate some frogs. The car shop. The bank. Talking to people about things I have no earthly clue about. Yet, a lot more was checked off the list and the frogs have been eaten.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Just Two Things
Two things David asks God for in his song, Psalm 27 verse 4...
"To gave upon the beauty of the Lord and
to inquire in his temple."
What if those were the only two things I asked for as well? I'd like to see all the beauty of God. Be astounded at your snow-capped mountains of Alaska, your deep canyons on Arizona, your amazing elephants in Thailand, and your far-reaching oceans off North Carolina's coast all the days of my life. And I'd like to sit at God's feet and learn from him. Ask all the questions I can imagine. Marvel at the mysteries yet to be revealed. Worship him for all he is.
Those are two good things to ask for, David.
"To gave upon the beauty of the Lord and
to inquire in his temple."
What if those were the only two things I asked for as well? I'd like to see all the beauty of God. Be astounded at your snow-capped mountains of Alaska, your deep canyons on Arizona, your amazing elephants in Thailand, and your far-reaching oceans off North Carolina's coast all the days of my life. And I'd like to sit at God's feet and learn from him. Ask all the questions I can imagine. Marvel at the mysteries yet to be revealed. Worship him for all he is.
Those are two good things to ask for, David.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Already There in my Dreams
Last night, I dreamed I had already left for Thailand. The problem was I didn't pack! And I left behind all the last minute details back in the US (for which I have to do in the next two weeks). What an interesting predicament. The last few nights, I have been back in Thailand already in my dreams. A couple nights ago, I was hanging out with the team and laughing. What a good dream.
Speaking at the church last night went really well! God used me to encourage many people for which I am grateful. I was able to meet folks who have been on a short-term mission trip in 2004 to Bangkok. They marveled at how God has grown our work there. I am grateful God put that church on my calendar this week as well. It was good to be reminded of God's hand. And it must have made me so excited, I decided in my dream to just ship off yesterday! :)
Speaking at the church last night went really well! God used me to encourage many people for which I am grateful. I was able to meet folks who have been on a short-term mission trip in 2004 to Bangkok. They marveled at how God has grown our work there. I am grateful God put that church on my calendar this week as well. It was good to be reminded of God's hand. And it must have made me so excited, I decided in my dream to just ship off yesterday! :)
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Lasts
Speaking...Tomorrow I head to Atlanta to speak to one last supporting church. I haven't gotten to meet these great folks yet, though they support one other family on my Thailand team. How exciting to meet my prayer and financial support partners! Then, I've also got one last speaking engagement to some cute preschoolers next Thursday. I think I will miss sharing with kids. But, I'll get to see my Thai kids instead!
Visit to Mission to the World(MTW)...If I haven't said yet, I'm so grateful for the great care and communication I have from my mission agency. I'm stopping through the office one last time for my pre-departure visit. Then, communication will be from a distance. My emails will wait 12 hours for a reply because I'll have to send them before bed and read the answer when I wake up. Phone calls will happen in the evenings. Yet, I will be where the Lord is calling me to go next.
Visit to Mission to the World(MTW)...If I haven't said yet, I'm so grateful for the great care and communication I have from my mission agency. I'm stopping through the office one last time for my pre-departure visit. Then, communication will be from a distance. My emails will wait 12 hours for a reply because I'll have to send them before bed and read the answer when I wake up. Phone calls will happen in the evenings. Yet, I will be where the Lord is calling me to go next.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Visit to Seattle and Mt. Rainier: Missionary on Vacation
While on vacation, and after my duties as bridesmaid for my friend's wedding were completed, I stopped through Seattle for a few days. I had always wanted to see the great city. Favorite things--the underground history tour, the hike to Mt. Rainier, and the crazy weather where I hardly ever saw the sun!
The first Starbucks is found there at Pike Market.
The famous gum wall, where people kept sticking their gum. Finally, the gov't stopped removing it and let it be a famous landmark.
Amy, my friend from Asheville, met me for the vacation in Seattle.
Disclaimer: Ok, so my preconceived ideas of Seattle included people throwing fish on the dock and seeing the beautiful waterside market. Yet when I got there the market and fish looked just like the market and fish in Thailand. Not worth pictures since it wasn't a first time for me, yet great to be in again. So, sorry, no throwing fish pictures.
Mt. Rainier is like the largest volcano mountain in the US or something like that. Sadly, due to the rain and fog, I didn't see the peak. But, the glaciers, trees, and wildflowers were awesome.
I have to say that though I travel a lot, my photography skills are limited. So, here's my attempt to take a picture of the wildflowers, the Magenta Paintbrush.
The first Starbucks is found there at Pike Market.
The famous gum wall, where people kept sticking their gum. Finally, the gov't stopped removing it and let it be a famous landmark.
Amy, my friend from Asheville, met me for the vacation in Seattle.
Disclaimer: Ok, so my preconceived ideas of Seattle included people throwing fish on the dock and seeing the beautiful waterside market. Yet when I got there the market and fish looked just like the market and fish in Thailand. Not worth pictures since it wasn't a first time for me, yet great to be in again. So, sorry, no throwing fish pictures.
Mt. Rainier is like the largest volcano mountain in the US or something like that. Sadly, due to the rain and fog, I didn't see the peak. But, the glaciers, trees, and wildflowers were awesome.
I have to say that though I travel a lot, my photography skills are limited. So, here's my attempt to take a picture of the wildflowers, the Magenta Paintbrush.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Blog Siesta
Gotta take about a week off from blogging...
I'm off to my friend's wedding where I get to be a bridesmaid. It'll be great to see her and celebrate with her.
I'll update all of you with good pictures afterwards and continue on the countdown.
I'm off to my friend's wedding where I get to be a bridesmaid. It'll be great to see her and celebrate with her.
I'll update all of you with good pictures afterwards and continue on the countdown.
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