well things are starting to heat up. the temperature has been in the high 90's, low 100's (plus the humidity factor). it's disgusting to say but i'm getting used to constant sweating again. bleh!

this summer has been interesting. God has really been teaching me patience. i'm definitely learning to be patient with all the kids. i don't know what's the matter but most of them seem to have personality or "attitude" disorders.

in happier news, i went to tulsa to visit my good friend esther. it was tons of fun visiting and catching up even though i was sick. God has blessed me with so many wonderful friends. He is soooo good!

Well, it's been a long time. I kinda got "depressed" because no one was posting comments, so I stopped. Although I do it regularly, I did not want to talk to myself on the computer. Anyways.

This summer has FLOWN! It's already 1/2 way over for me. I have 6 more weeks of work, which seems like an eternity but I know it will go by quickly. It's a sad thought, as I am sad to leave friends here but I am excited to get back to BC and school and all my friends there.

I have been working @ a YMCA in Highland Park, the rich part of Dallas, as a day camp counsellor. Most days go without a hitch but somedays are so frustrating. The kids can get really unmanagable at times, most of them do not listen to those over them so I feel like I spend most of my day prodding the kids or yelling at them to stop hitting each other, etc. Everyday I pray that God would give me grace as I work with the kids. So many of them come from broken families. It breaks my heart and I pray that God would bring strong Christians into their lives so that they would find the restoration and love that they long for.

Currently Listening Here I Am To Worship see related

it is so odd being back. at times i feel completely at home and other times i feel like i'm a stranger in the midst of familiar faces.

today i went to church. i love the people there. they have supported me through my hardest struggles. it is a place where i feel welcomed and encouraged. it is a place where i can serve and where i enjoy serving. i am lifted up and yet challenged. it was good to be back.

the other highlight of today was playing ultimate frisbee. it's my favorite!!! i do not doubt that i will be quite sore tomorrow since i last played at christmas. i love all my friends there. they're all so nice, especially since i'm not the best at frisbee. ugh, i need to get back into frisbee shape. i felt like i was going to die! haha. but don't worry, give me another week or so and i should be fine.

Currently Listening On And On By Jack Johnson see related

Back in the Lone Star State

So, after 5 long days of driving, I'm back in Tejas. That's Texas in Espanol. Anyways, it was a good, but rather rushed trip. There were so many times that I wanted to pull over and take some pics. Now I'm trying to break myself into the hot and humid weather down here. I need to get used to it fast since I'm going to be working outside, crazy I know, but it's a fun job and I'll have a tan that ya'll will be jealous of.

My dad flew up to BC to drive down with me. He's great.

So, I read The Da Vinci Code on the trip down. It was fairly well written but there were definitely some very controversial things the author said. For those of you who have read the book, tell me what you think. Before and after I read the book, I read a booklet that talked about the false things written in the book. I found it really helpful b/c I'm sure that I will run into people who have read the book or who will see the movie and will be confused or have questions. Anyways, I think it'll be a great door for witnessing.

So, those are my thoughts for today.

in Him ~ Sar

Currently Watching The Interpreter (Widescreen Edition) By Catherine Keener, Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn see related

my first blog....how exciting

Howdy, it's about time I get started on this blogging thing eh?

Well, this year has absolutely flown! It's so crazy to think that I've been @ TWU for a whole year. This past year has been amazing. It's been a time to see God work in my life and heart and provide all I need and even things I want. He is so good. He provided a place to live, great friends, an awesome ministry to get involved with, and the ability to get through my first year of nursing.

So, right now I'm procrastinating from studying for Anat. and Phys. haha. I've continued to perfect my skills in the field of procrastination. So, now that I've mentioned it, I better get back to the notes.

Sar