Idea

Sometimes all it takes is a simple idea.

That idea gets shared.

And the sharees enthusiastically encourage the sharer.

A date gets set.

Usually the same week because the excitement is just too much.

 

The simple idea turns into a night of priceless moments.

The moments create lasting memories.

And the memories strenthen a bond of friendship that is soo precious.

 

A clear, crisp, fall night.

Stars twinkling in the heavens.

A truck bed overflowing with blankets.

A fierce protector.

Quite moments. Loud laughter. Intimate talks.

A night filling our hearts with the Awsomeness of God our Creator.

Plus two wonderful ladies to share it with.

 

Go with the idea.

And enjoy the moments.

Oh...and don't forget to REPEAT! 

The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Psalm 19:1



Minnesota

The other weekend I traveled to Winthrop, Minnesota for a dear friend's wedding.

Sadly enough it was the first time I'd ever been there, despite the fact that shared a friendship with someone from there for so long.  Guess it goes to show that friendships don't have to always require face-to-face meetings.  We are blessed with some pretty amazing technology to feed those friendships despite the long distances!  I am thankful for that.  And I'm thankful for the girl who did so well at using the technology to keep up with our friendship.  (I fail to do that so often...but not because I don't love her!)

To Lena: I'm sooo happy to see that God has given you a wonderful Godly man to be your husband.  You will be blessed.  And I'm so superly excited to have you only 1 hour away from me now!!  Can't wait to come visit and see you being a wonderful wife! ;)

To Amanda, the amazing girl who put up with me all the way to MN and back: I love you! Thanks for being willing to come along and keep me company.  One more moment to add to our growing list of memories together.  Next time we go to Culver's I won't forget what you want.  All I'll have to do is order two of what I like - Chicken tenders team scoupie meal, with cheese curds instead of fries, and vanilla ice cream in a dish with raspberries.  YUM!  Who knew good friends could grow the same taste buds?! ;)

 

 

Guilty or Not Guilty

If tried, would I/you be convicted of being a Christian?

Or is there not enough evidence?

Survived but still swimming

My first real clinical.
It was not as stressful as I anticipated.
I didn't get overly nervous.
I only had a tiny stomach ache.  But it passed.
To say I did everthing I should have, would be a lie.
I felt very unorganized.
I think I looked like a deer in the headlights all day long.
But it went well. 
I was pleased.
And I'm actually excited for next week. :)

I was for-worned that this is the week when it gets "real."
I'm beginning to realize why. 
I didn't think I would get too stressed, and I haven't until right now.
I'm in a bit of a panic mode.
I have two quizzes to study for and have very little time to do it.
I have 8 chapters to read and take notes on.
I have to write a "poem, song, or jingle" on a lung/thorax disease by tomorrow
And I'm stumped. And tired.  And grumpy.
My creative juices went bye-bye and won't come back.
Then I have to share it with the class.
And I'm nervous.
I'm low on sleep.  I feel like I could ralf.  And I just want to throw something.
And my family is coming over for birthdays tonight, so I need to put on a smile!
And do my homework later.

So with all this on my lap, I decided to post instead.
Hoping it would spark some creative vibes...but I'm not feelin 'em.
Who wants to write about a lung disease?
I mean really. 
How creative can that get?

Hoping to let off some frustration, instead of letting it off on someONE.
Do I feel better?
A little.  Not much.
Well, not really.
I still have all this work to do.
It's not going to go away.
I think I could still ralf.
Maybe I need to eat something. 
Something Healthy...
And I still don't have a smile.

But, even though I sound like a grumpy complainer, I want to do this.
And I WILL get through this.

And just since I feel negative right now, I will remind myself that
this is only the bottom of the mountain that I am about to climb!
So, I will just keep climbing, because I don't know any other way to reach the top!

Oh, and I guess I may as well do it with a smile... :)