So, here I am still cramming for my 1st Test here in seminary...and I can't believe it even as I write it.....GREEK ISN'T THAT BAD!!!! Sure, the first few days were rough, but it's actually more like putting together an interesting puzzle. Granted I am still in WEEK 1, I may not be still saying that in WEEK 5 or 6!!
It's truly not that bad. My schedule is pretty cool too. I have class from 8-9:30 Monday-Friday with a half hour break, then resume class at 10am and go till 11:30. Right about then my eyes start to glaze over and I'm wondering what I'm going to eat for lunch!
Then we have afternoon tutorial sessions from 2-4pm Monday -Thursday. Then again from 7-9pm. We also have Chapel everyday at 4:10pm for about 30 minutes.....at this point most everyone goes to PRAY that we can pass Greek!
My personal schedule after that is when I go work out and eat dinner after, before heading out to the second tutorial session.
We have 2 test a week. A vocabulary test, which you can take anytime before 3pm Thursday and its done on an honor system. Each person in my class has a partner that you take the test with; well not together! Your partner is there to proctor you and you proctor him/her. We have all been given our test this week in a sealed envelope and we take it with your partner, whenever you both decide. So some people took them today. My partner, Jeremy and I will be taking it tomorrow at 2pm.
The second test, every Friday (and this is ALL we do on Friday...pretty cool!) is strictly just translation...which I am happy to report I am finally starting to understand. Once you understand the rules for the Greek verbs, nouns, etc...then it gets a little easier. Many are still struggling, but I was able to translate 3 whole sentences without my notes in class today. So to me,....that's MAJOR progress!
All and all, Greek is actually kinda of fun and interesting; because many times what you are trying to translate can be translated many different ways, so it is interesting to see what others come up with in class.
My work study this Fall will be at St.Mark's. It is a private Lutheran school and I'll be doing some tutoring after school. I'm looking forward to that.
In the meantime, I am trying to continue to work out 4-5 days a week and eat well. The eating healthy is a little more challenging in a dorm with limited refrigerator/freezer space, but I hope to come up with some solutions soon. I do hope to also be working part time soon. I have applied at the local YMCA where I also work out to sit at their front desk as people come in...which would be awesome for my knees. My knees have not been doing well overall. I have been advised by my doctor to try switching to doing more swimming instead of all the cardio on the elliptical I've been doing, so I will start doing that this weekend probably.
So I've been going through A LOT of coffee, getting used to sleeping on my twin bed, but overall, I am surviving. The weather has been awesome so far, but I hear this July has been unseasonably cool, so maybe I just got lucky....not what I hear is going on in Texas with the drought conditions down there; Guess I need to pray for more rain, huh?
That's it for now from Iowa and Summer Greek. Hope everyone is doing well. I do log in a lot on Yahoo Messenger. If you have a Yahoo messenger ID, look me up. (My user name: msoperalady) We can chat online for free live, as long as you have a microphone and speakers, you can hear me and I do have a great webcam, so you can even see me. I've been able to see Chloe, my God Daughter just about everyday. Her mother, Julie, says, that Chloe thinks I live in the computer...at least that's what we think, when she points to the computer and says, "Roro". It's quite cute! Till next time...Many blessings to all.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Hello from Iowa!!!
Hello everyone! If you click on the photos on the front page that should take you to Photo bucket to view some pics my brother took on our drive here to Iowa. What a LONG drive that was, but we made it here.
We arrived Saturday around 6pm. I immediately had to find where our keys would be. We ran into the wife of another student walking her dog who informed us where to look. THANK God there are elevators in this dorm, since my room is on the 3rd floor! So my brother and I came up with one load, and he took some pics. I'm gonna load a video soon of what my room looks like now...since its all unpacked now!
So my brother unloaded the Uhaul while I stayed on the 3rd floor transporting what he loaded from the first floor to my room. It actually didn't take us that long. We then decided we needed some dinner, We went to eat at this Mexican place that I remembered from my January trip. It was pretty good. We came back and we were both so tired from being in the car so long. I walked my brother over to the guest quarters, and I went back up to my room to start unpacking. I was up till around 1am, but I paused around 10pm and made my way downstairs to see if I could finds some info on where I could go to church on Sunday....I knew my brother wouldn't want to go, but I felt like I needed to! I ran into a student I met in January who told me the name of one...Holy Trinity. There are 5 in the area, so I plan on attending all of them.
Sunday morning, went to church. As I entered, it was filled with lots of pleasant smiling people, but I felt such a tremendous sense of loss, missing my own church family and friends. I cried as their Praise Team started to sing. Then I REALLY started crying when the text the pastor spoke on was of my favorite Psalm, Psalm 23. I felt a great sense of comfort, knowing that I was meant to be here in Iowa, even in my sadness.
Sunday afternoon, my brother and I ran around town, picking up things I needed, storage containers, shelving for my bathroom and misc stuff. We then ventured to drive around town a little. We drove up these huge hills and I took him to my favorite spot, near this Abbey, that has a stunning view of the Mississippi River from atop this ridge. It was gorgeous to see. We walked this paddle boat go by and walked lots of boats jet across the river. After that, we headed back to my dorm room so my brother could assemble stuff for me. I continued to unpack and organize. I was up till around 11pm and decided to get some sleep since I had to drop off my brother at the airport at 6AM Monday morning!
My brother left yesterday and I spent most of the day getting things all set up in the library and getting my student email all set up. I also had to get my student mailbox assignment, pay Summer tuition, and pick up a few more things I needed for my room. I found out that there is NO community refrigerator, so I'm having to make do with my small one. I'll just have to go grocery shopping more than I'd like to, since I'm on my own for dinner. I met a few students who will also be in summer Greek next week. They looked as excited as I am about it! LOL .
My brother made it back safely to NC. I was really glad he drove with me, even though I know he really didn't want to be here, it was nice getting to really know my brother a little better! Anyways, the pics he took are posted on the main page. Enjoy!
Couldn't get online with my laptop till today, so sorry for the delay on the update. Went today to get my Iowa driver's license and car registration, but found out, it isn't necessary since I am a student...so I am still a Texan residence! YEAH! So 149 more days till I come home...I'm counting....although it's hard NOT to be a little excited about being here now. I really am looking forward to starting my classes...yes, even the GREEK!
So the last box got unpacked today...Thank Goodness! Now its off to bed. Not much to do tomorrow...just joined the YMCA today, so I'll go work out for sure! Other than going over to the Chapel to meditate...not much else in my plans. Well....I thought I'd miss working just a little, but I truly don't! I don't like how quickly, my money seems to be disappearing, but I think I'll be OK. At least I hope so! Till next time....God's peace and blessings to all reading!
We arrived Saturday around 6pm. I immediately had to find where our keys would be. We ran into the wife of another student walking her dog who informed us where to look. THANK God there are elevators in this dorm, since my room is on the 3rd floor! So my brother and I came up with one load, and he took some pics. I'm gonna load a video soon of what my room looks like now...since its all unpacked now!
So my brother unloaded the Uhaul while I stayed on the 3rd floor transporting what he loaded from the first floor to my room. It actually didn't take us that long. We then decided we needed some dinner, We went to eat at this Mexican place that I remembered from my January trip. It was pretty good. We came back and we were both so tired from being in the car so long. I walked my brother over to the guest quarters, and I went back up to my room to start unpacking. I was up till around 1am, but I paused around 10pm and made my way downstairs to see if I could finds some info on where I could go to church on Sunday....I knew my brother wouldn't want to go, but I felt like I needed to! I ran into a student I met in January who told me the name of one...Holy Trinity. There are 5 in the area, so I plan on attending all of them.
Sunday morning, went to church. As I entered, it was filled with lots of pleasant smiling people, but I felt such a tremendous sense of loss, missing my own church family and friends. I cried as their Praise Team started to sing. Then I REALLY started crying when the text the pastor spoke on was of my favorite Psalm, Psalm 23. I felt a great sense of comfort, knowing that I was meant to be here in Iowa, even in my sadness.
Sunday afternoon, my brother and I ran around town, picking up things I needed, storage containers, shelving for my bathroom and misc stuff. We then ventured to drive around town a little. We drove up these huge hills and I took him to my favorite spot, near this Abbey, that has a stunning view of the Mississippi River from atop this ridge. It was gorgeous to see. We walked this paddle boat go by and walked lots of boats jet across the river. After that, we headed back to my dorm room so my brother could assemble stuff for me. I continued to unpack and organize. I was up till around 11pm and decided to get some sleep since I had to drop off my brother at the airport at 6AM Monday morning!
My brother left yesterday and I spent most of the day getting things all set up in the library and getting my student email all set up. I also had to get my student mailbox assignment, pay Summer tuition, and pick up a few more things I needed for my room. I found out that there is NO community refrigerator, so I'm having to make do with my small one. I'll just have to go grocery shopping more than I'd like to, since I'm on my own for dinner. I met a few students who will also be in summer Greek next week. They looked as excited as I am about it! LOL .
My brother made it back safely to NC. I was really glad he drove with me, even though I know he really didn't want to be here, it was nice getting to really know my brother a little better! Anyways, the pics he took are posted on the main page. Enjoy!
Couldn't get online with my laptop till today, so sorry for the delay on the update. Went today to get my Iowa driver's license and car registration, but found out, it isn't necessary since I am a student...so I am still a Texan residence! YEAH! So 149 more days till I come home...I'm counting....although it's hard NOT to be a little excited about being here now. I really am looking forward to starting my classes...yes, even the GREEK!
So the last box got unpacked today...Thank Goodness! Now its off to bed. Not much to do tomorrow...just joined the YMCA today, so I'll go work out for sure! Other than going over to the Chapel to meditate...not much else in my plans. Well....I thought I'd miss working just a little, but I truly don't! I don't like how quickly, my money seems to be disappearing, but I think I'll be OK. At least I hope so! Till next time....God's peace and blessings to all reading!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Good bye Dallas, hello Iowa
Hello everyone! Well it has been a very long week of packing, sorting, cleaning and NOW driving!
As I type this, I am sitting in a hotel room in Nevada, Missouri...just south of Kansas City. It has been a very emotional week. First, last weekend, I moved most of what I own into storage, just keeping in my apartment what I am taking to school. That in itself was a chore. Because of my knees, I tried not to lift too much, but that is always inevitable. Thanks to a small contingent of loyal friends, I managed to get everything into storage on Friday night. Saturday, the 11th, I spent all day with Julie shopping for Chloe's birthday party....chips, dips, veggie trays, etc....More walking and carrying stuff.
Sunday, the 12th, was a VERY emotional day for me. It was my last Sunday at my church, St. Luke's. I cried all morning. My church presented me with a beautiful quilt that was made from some of the women of the church then it was signed by most of the members of my church. They also presented me with a check to help with my Summer tuition expenses. After church, we had our monthly luncheon and I stayed for a while longer, hugging lots of people, then I left to go to my God Daughter's 1st birthday party. That too was difficult for me. It was VERY hot outside in their back yard, I tried staying focused by making virgin daiquiri's and virgin pina colada's. Then it came time for her to eat her cake and she passed out asleep! But she ate it later and I got LOTS of cute pictures of her demolishing her cake. Too funny! I was sooo glad I got a chance to see all that.
The rest of this week was kinda of a blur. Lots of last minute things to do, car maintenance, taking stuff to storage and trying to spend time with friends I would soon be leaving. Julie and I spent all of Thursday loading my trailer, cleaning out my apartment and getting things ready for me to leave on Friday AM. Thursday night, Rox, Julie and I spent our last evening together in Dallas having dinner. I gave them both a mushy card and we cried recalling our friendships together and me leaving. I stayed the night at Darrell & Julie's, said my goodbyes this morning and drove away. I cried saying bye to Chloe, Darrell and Julie and realizing, I was REALLY leaving. I cried all the way to the airport. I got there a little early. My brother arrived on time, and we hopped into the car and took off. We made a quick stop at a Walmart for an extra cigarette lighter adaptor for the GPS he bought with him and his laptop, then we were off.
As I mentioned above, we are now stopped for the night in Missouri. We drove about 9 hours. Had a little issue with my trailer hitch, but Thank goodness my brother was with me to be able to fix it. That slowed us down about 45 minutes. The car seems to be holding up ok...which was my concern. It's been nice talking to my brother too. We've hardly ever had an opportunity to just sit and talk.
So...now it is off to bed. More driving tomorrow and will be arriving on campus and moving in. I'm so tired of boxes! On the upside, what a dramatic change in temperature already. Don't miss all the heat in Dallas! I actually got out of the car this evening and felt a chill!
More blogging soon.....God bless to all!
As I type this, I am sitting in a hotel room in Nevada, Missouri...just south of Kansas City. It has been a very emotional week. First, last weekend, I moved most of what I own into storage, just keeping in my apartment what I am taking to school. That in itself was a chore. Because of my knees, I tried not to lift too much, but that is always inevitable. Thanks to a small contingent of loyal friends, I managed to get everything into storage on Friday night. Saturday, the 11th, I spent all day with Julie shopping for Chloe's birthday party....chips, dips, veggie trays, etc....More walking and carrying stuff.
Sunday, the 12th, was a VERY emotional day for me. It was my last Sunday at my church, St. Luke's. I cried all morning. My church presented me with a beautiful quilt that was made from some of the women of the church then it was signed by most of the members of my church. They also presented me with a check to help with my Summer tuition expenses. After church, we had our monthly luncheon and I stayed for a while longer, hugging lots of people, then I left to go to my God Daughter's 1st birthday party. That too was difficult for me. It was VERY hot outside in their back yard, I tried staying focused by making virgin daiquiri's and virgin pina colada's. Then it came time for her to eat her cake and she passed out asleep! But she ate it later and I got LOTS of cute pictures of her demolishing her cake. Too funny! I was sooo glad I got a chance to see all that.
The rest of this week was kinda of a blur. Lots of last minute things to do, car maintenance, taking stuff to storage and trying to spend time with friends I would soon be leaving. Julie and I spent all of Thursday loading my trailer, cleaning out my apartment and getting things ready for me to leave on Friday AM. Thursday night, Rox, Julie and I spent our last evening together in Dallas having dinner. I gave them both a mushy card and we cried recalling our friendships together and me leaving. I stayed the night at Darrell & Julie's, said my goodbyes this morning and drove away. I cried saying bye to Chloe, Darrell and Julie and realizing, I was REALLY leaving. I cried all the way to the airport. I got there a little early. My brother arrived on time, and we hopped into the car and took off. We made a quick stop at a Walmart for an extra cigarette lighter adaptor for the GPS he bought with him and his laptop, then we were off.
As I mentioned above, we are now stopped for the night in Missouri. We drove about 9 hours. Had a little issue with my trailer hitch, but Thank goodness my brother was with me to be able to fix it. That slowed us down about 45 minutes. The car seems to be holding up ok...which was my concern. It's been nice talking to my brother too. We've hardly ever had an opportunity to just sit and talk.
So...now it is off to bed. More driving tomorrow and will be arriving on campus and moving in. I'm so tired of boxes! On the upside, what a dramatic change in temperature already. Don't miss all the heat in Dallas! I actually got out of the car this evening and felt a chill!
More blogging soon.....God bless to all!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Last Day at FSG.....
Well....my last day at FSG has come and gone. My replacement has been trained. Pictures of my co-workers were taken. My personal things all packed up. Lots of congrats said...and when I got home.....STILL lots of boxes to pack! I'm still packing now at midnight, but had to take a break.
As I'm sitting here organizing my stacks of things that are going in storage and things that should go to Iowa with me, I swear the Iowa stack is getting too large! It's hard having to downsize, when I'm just so used to having everything I need right at my fingertips! My church family has continued to be supportive. One family bought me my new favorite toy, an IPOD touch....it is sooo cool! I love it!
Last Friday, one of my best friends, Roxanne, threw me an awesome party at her house. I had so much fun hanging out with everyone. We sang Karoake, ate and I got to hit a pinata...something I hadn't done since I was 5 I think! I also received a few things I needed for school. At the party I presented a gift to 5 girls who have helped me th most during this process in some way. Christie, Jill, Roxanne, Argelia & Julie. I gave them all a cross that is like one of mine that has no beginning or end...like our friendship. Then I passed on a few trinkets to the girls that I didn;t think would be appropiate for me to keep while I am in school. It was one of those "had to be there" moments!
My sister, Myra, sent me my laptop I'll be using in school this week and Sam, from FSG (used to work for as of today), gave me a nice 5 in 1 printer/copier/fax/scanner for school.....that's only 4 things, huh? Well.....it says 5 in one on the box!
I can't believe how quickly July 17th is approaching! But the bright side, I'll get to spend some time with my brother, who is driving with me to Iowa. Unfortunately, I don't get a chance to see him or speak to him near as much as I do my sisters. Although I do hope to go home for Thanksgiving this year. I missed it last year! Then I do have to come back to Dallas for Christmas for a candidacy retreat.
I finally spoke to my the new head of the candidacy committee. They were requesting all my contact information, so they can keep up with me in school. My direct contact is Mary Ellen, but I haven't spoken to her yet.
This Sunday is my last Sunday at my church and Chloe's 1st birthday party...so it's just gonna be an emotional day! I'll probably NOT even bother with any makeup! Chloe's actual birthday is Wednesday, the 15th...can't believe she is already a year old. But I remember everything about that day and I am so blessed to have been there when she came in this world. Her parent's have been so loving and kind in allowing me to be a part of their lives. Darrell & Julie have made me a part of their family, which makes my relationship with Chloe and THEM so meaningful to me....and harder for me to think of not being around them all as often as I'd like; which brings lots of tears! AND don't get me started with the longest friend that I've had here, Roxanne. She and I have been through sooo much together. Both Julie and Roxanne have been my "rock of strength" through all this!
So I haven't been sleeping much. Lots of things running through my mind. Lots of decisions to make and just the whole move in general. I've just been here for so long that it's hard to leave. But I am looking forward to being a student again....even more meaningful that I will be becomi g closer to Christ in the process. Well...I've gotta get some rest. Till next time. Moving day tomorrow and Saturday. YEAH....not all that excited about that either in a 100 degree temperatures! God's belssings to those reading! PEACE!
As I'm sitting here organizing my stacks of things that are going in storage and things that should go to Iowa with me, I swear the Iowa stack is getting too large! It's hard having to downsize, when I'm just so used to having everything I need right at my fingertips! My church family has continued to be supportive. One family bought me my new favorite toy, an IPOD touch....it is sooo cool! I love it!
Last Friday, one of my best friends, Roxanne, threw me an awesome party at her house. I had so much fun hanging out with everyone. We sang Karoake, ate and I got to hit a pinata...something I hadn't done since I was 5 I think! I also received a few things I needed for school. At the party I presented a gift to 5 girls who have helped me th most during this process in some way. Christie, Jill, Roxanne, Argelia & Julie. I gave them all a cross that is like one of mine that has no beginning or end...like our friendship. Then I passed on a few trinkets to the girls that I didn;t think would be appropiate for me to keep while I am in school. It was one of those "had to be there" moments!
My sister, Myra, sent me my laptop I'll be using in school this week and Sam, from FSG (used to work for as of today), gave me a nice 5 in 1 printer/copier/fax/scanner for school.....that's only 4 things, huh? Well.....it says 5 in one on the box!
I can't believe how quickly July 17th is approaching! But the bright side, I'll get to spend some time with my brother, who is driving with me to Iowa. Unfortunately, I don't get a chance to see him or speak to him near as much as I do my sisters. Although I do hope to go home for Thanksgiving this year. I missed it last year! Then I do have to come back to Dallas for Christmas for a candidacy retreat.
I finally spoke to my the new head of the candidacy committee. They were requesting all my contact information, so they can keep up with me in school. My direct contact is Mary Ellen, but I haven't spoken to her yet.
This Sunday is my last Sunday at my church and Chloe's 1st birthday party...so it's just gonna be an emotional day! I'll probably NOT even bother with any makeup! Chloe's actual birthday is Wednesday, the 15th...can't believe she is already a year old. But I remember everything about that day and I am so blessed to have been there when she came in this world. Her parent's have been so loving and kind in allowing me to be a part of their lives. Darrell & Julie have made me a part of their family, which makes my relationship with Chloe and THEM so meaningful to me....and harder for me to think of not being around them all as often as I'd like; which brings lots of tears! AND don't get me started with the longest friend that I've had here, Roxanne. She and I have been through sooo much together. Both Julie and Roxanne have been my "rock of strength" through all this!
So I haven't been sleeping much. Lots of things running through my mind. Lots of decisions to make and just the whole move in general. I've just been here for so long that it's hard to leave. But I am looking forward to being a student again....even more meaningful that I will be becomi g closer to Christ in the process. Well...I've gotta get some rest. Till next time. Moving day tomorrow and Saturday. YEAH....not all that excited about that either in a 100 degree temperatures! God's belssings to those reading! PEACE!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
OMG....is it JULY ALREADY???!!!
Hello everyone!
So here it is July already! I can't believe how these last few months have just flown by! I told one of my best friends, that it feels like a GIANT time clock just keeps ticking in my head until July 17th gets here! (That is the day my brother and I are driving up to IA) !
As each day gets closer, I am reminded of how many people I will miss, how instead of having to go work every morning, I'll be going to class, how hard it has been not having my puppy, Lucy around. It has been difficult to say the least. But I am trying to stay focussed on my purpose...one day, I will look back and say, "Man, that was a cakewalk!"...I hope!
Packing has been a slow process. I am continuing to pack, organize, clean out and sort! I'm also having to make sure all the stuff staying in storage is CLEARLY marked....mainly, because, I may not remember all I have at the end of 4 years in school! I've actually done pretty good about getting rid of junk. I've gotten to the point, that if I haven't used it or worn it in the last year, it needs to go in the trash or good will!
I am very concerned about my knees holding up till next Summer. For those that don't know, I was suppose to have both knees replaced this summer, but with Summer Greek starting at the end of July, I opted to wait. Not only that, I am hoping to be able to lose more weight before there, thereby, making my knees last a little longer than the standard 10-15 yrs. I got cortizone shots in both of them and that seems to be working so far.....but I just know how miserable I usually am when winter comes around HERE, so I'm not looking forward to how they will do in the REAL cold of Iowa!
Leaving FSG (my current company) has been a process to. I have started training my replacement, which I have decided is hard to do. We all get in the habit of doing your job a certain way, that I constantly have to keep reminding myself that HE may NOT want to do it MY way. But I do hope he is successful in at least learning the basics; which puts added pressure on me to train him properly. This is after all what I wanted to do for the company when I started...all the training! Kinda of ironic now! Anyways, tomorrow, my office is taking me out to Happy Hour after work. That'll be fun!
As I am one week closer to my last Sunday, at least for a long while, in my church, I am reminded, how awesome the people of my congregation are. Leaving my church family, my lifeline for my faith, is going to be extremely difficult. Not to mention all the fun I have there too! But I am confident that my church will remain faithful and supportive during my absence.
On another note, my sister, Tamara, just announced her engagement to her life partner yesterday. SO congrate Tamara & Teresa! I wish you both all the happiness in the world!
OK....so I think that's it for now. Till next time, many blessings:
Happy Moments, PRAISE God
Difficult moments....SEEK God
Quiet moments.....WORSHIP God
Painful moments....TRUST God
Every moment....THANK GOD.......AMEN!
So here it is July already! I can't believe how these last few months have just flown by! I told one of my best friends, that it feels like a GIANT time clock just keeps ticking in my head until July 17th gets here! (That is the day my brother and I are driving up to IA) !
As each day gets closer, I am reminded of how many people I will miss, how instead of having to go work every morning, I'll be going to class, how hard it has been not having my puppy, Lucy around. It has been difficult to say the least. But I am trying to stay focussed on my purpose...one day, I will look back and say, "Man, that was a cakewalk!"...I hope!
Packing has been a slow process. I am continuing to pack, organize, clean out and sort! I'm also having to make sure all the stuff staying in storage is CLEARLY marked....mainly, because, I may not remember all I have at the end of 4 years in school! I've actually done pretty good about getting rid of junk. I've gotten to the point, that if I haven't used it or worn it in the last year, it needs to go in the trash or good will!
I am very concerned about my knees holding up till next Summer. For those that don't know, I was suppose to have both knees replaced this summer, but with Summer Greek starting at the end of July, I opted to wait. Not only that, I am hoping to be able to lose more weight before there, thereby, making my knees last a little longer than the standard 10-15 yrs. I got cortizone shots in both of them and that seems to be working so far.....but I just know how miserable I usually am when winter comes around HERE, so I'm not looking forward to how they will do in the REAL cold of Iowa!
Leaving FSG (my current company) has been a process to. I have started training my replacement, which I have decided is hard to do. We all get in the habit of doing your job a certain way, that I constantly have to keep reminding myself that HE may NOT want to do it MY way. But I do hope he is successful in at least learning the basics; which puts added pressure on me to train him properly. This is after all what I wanted to do for the company when I started...all the training! Kinda of ironic now! Anyways, tomorrow, my office is taking me out to Happy Hour after work. That'll be fun!
As I am one week closer to my last Sunday, at least for a long while, in my church, I am reminded, how awesome the people of my congregation are. Leaving my church family, my lifeline for my faith, is going to be extremely difficult. Not to mention all the fun I have there too! But I am confident that my church will remain faithful and supportive during my absence.
On another note, my sister, Tamara, just announced her engagement to her life partner yesterday. SO congrate Tamara & Teresa! I wish you both all the happiness in the world!
OK....so I think that's it for now. Till next time, many blessings:
Happy Moments, PRAISE God
Difficult moments....SEEK God
Quiet moments.....WORSHIP God
Painful moments....TRUST God
Every moment....THANK GOD.......AMEN!
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