Man, oh man...I can't believe it, but I actually had forgotten how HOT it gets here during the summer! All I can say is that I AM VERY happy that where I am staying this summer has a nice big pool in the backyard...so THANKS MARGARET!
Yes, Finally back here in Texas. As soon as I got here, wanted to spend time with my God Daughter, Chloe and my best friend Julie. I played with her for almost 2 days straight. It's amazing how much energy a toddler can just WIPE right out of you! I was literally exhausted from playing...and that's hard for me to even type! I dunno how Julie does that everyday! But God love her for being a Full time MOM PLUS pregnant??!! I dunno that I would possess the energy let alone the patience to do it!
So I'm all settled in at Marg's house for the summer in N. Dallas area. I have a nice King sized bed for the summer and nice accommodations, and NOW lots of free time. I sincerely regret that I didn't rethink things and stay up in Illinois with Gary a little longer. I honestly thought we would get tired of each other after spending a week together and I'd be WANTING to leave, but It was really hard to leave him, knowing that wouldn't see him again for at least 2 months! I've gotten so spoiled and used to seeing him every 2 weeks when I was in school that NOW (especially after spending a week together) I am realizing how much I truly miss him. Yeah, I know it's sickening but even writing about him now makes me smile. It has been a long time since I have been this happy in a relationship and I consider myself VERY lucky to have him in my life. He has become more than just my boyfriend, but someone I trust, depend on, my friend and someone I cherish and care for very deeply. Someone I want to keep in my life for a LONG time.
So this past Sunday was my first Sunday back at my home church. It is sad for me to be gone for a while and return to see people getting older, people who have left the church, but also see the changes the church has made. It's tough for me to feel like an outsider now in my own church family, but that's what it feels like. My Pastor has already asked me when I wanted to preach...I told him just to give me a week's notice and I can be ready. I think he's ready for a vacation already! I'll be playing as much as I can in my church Praise Band, but they won't be playing most of the summer, which is a bummer for me. But I realize they have been busy all year long while I've been away at school and need a break too! We have a concert coming up the end of June. I don't know what role I will play yet in that concert, but for now, I am just attending a few rehearsals just for fun.
Found out I passed my BIG systematics class! My final paper was 50% of my grade. I was nervous about it. I spent a lot of time on it and had several people read it. So I guess the paper was OK since I passed the class! I wish I could have another semester of Systematics. While it was very challenging, it also helped me form my theological foundation of my future ministry. I loved it!
So CPE starts on June 7th. I have been blowing time here at the Richardson Library, trying to write one more paper! Since I didn't do J-Term, I have a paper to write that is due the day I start CPE. I've started it and have an outline, so I have a start on it. Need to do some more reading to complete it. It is a paper on the Theology of Pain and Suffering. Should be a good one! Well....I am off to Julie's to play with Chloe for a bit. Peace and God's grace be with all who are reading.
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