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| A Mexican Blog: http://mermandlaurenmeetmexico.blogspot.com/ we have a "mexican" blog because we're going to Mexico. yippee! | | |
| I've realized lately that for the rest of my life I'm going to want to say the phrase, "Everything keeps changing." I mean, from here on out when would that stop? It didn't really start at such a rapid pace until the end of college. Just thinking about the inevitable phases of life that all go through (in addition to my crazy dreams), I am confident that it won't end. Also, life is going by much more quickly... quicklier. :) That should be a word. I'm taking what appears to be at least a year off of school, and I haven't looked back yet. It feels really good to spend time with people and not look at my watch the whole time. Plus, I've painted, began making some new friends, made some fun travel plans, and even worked out... once. Lord willing, I'll be headed to Chihuahua, Mexico by midsummer to serve and live at an orphanage with one of my bestest pals. I've never felt so incapable of success yet so secure in the Spirit. Christ really only loves me because of Himself--- I can't help but think I must have done something to earn it. Also, I'm getting more involved in my community and so pumped about serving as an overflow and with joy again. It's been ashamedly too long. A few things I'm learning or have recently learned to do: listen to Matt Chandler (check him on itunes) preach on anything, drink more water, take at least one road trip to visit an old friend, dye your hair, spend an afternoon reading for the fun of it, go on a blind date, find someone who has lived longer and more faithfully with the Lord to disciple/mentor you, save your money rather than spending it frivolously, stop complaining about the freezing temperature of your house when there are people literally blocks away without homes at all, send care packages to people who wouldn't expect it, go visit your family just to spend time with them, and teach your nephew (or niece or random kid from down the street- whichever applies) to do "tricks" because it's both hilarious and bonding for the two of you. I LOVE Saturday morning when you don't HAVE to be anywhere. ahhhh. | | |
| the more i think i've learned, the more i realize i don't know. because of my pride i want this cycle to end... really soon. seminary has blessed me in the deep parts of my heart, but i'm seeing more and more sin every day. i was blessed to share the Gospel with one of the youth tonight... i haven't wanted someone to know Jesus this much in a long time. I can visibly see a lost, joyless face. Yet, I am more and more convinced of God's sovereignty- and this time not because a book, a friend, or the pressure of a theological label convinced me. I love the Word. there are a lot of homeless people around here. i see them every day on my way to work. saturday morning i stopped at Walgreens for some eye drops and a beverage and there was a couple packing up their blankets and few material things onto a dolly. my stomach was sick over their need. yet! today i nearly cried because i'm not able to save as much as i need and i may not be able to afford the second road trip to bowling green that i am hoping to take. i am double-minded. and short-sited. i'm finally making real friendships here... at least i think. i came home from work on friday to faces wanting to hang out. this was a first since i lived in the roadhouse. ahhh, refreshing. lastly, my nephew is getting really old. and more cute. and kinda thin. and saying more sports terms every day though he can't seem to get my name down. 
also, i love living closer to my parents. 
I went five years in undergrad without ever taking an 8 am class. Well, now i have 7 am class.... tomorrow. gonna go now. | | |
| the last of the edward house gals is finally coming. i've not been this excited for someone's company in a really long time.
wanting desperately to feel passion again. it's been a while.
one more wedding then a little break. as much as i get tired of my weekends being full of all this love and celebration, it makes me hurt to think of missing my friends' special days next year. if the Lord sends me abroad, i'll miss nathan and abigail, and john and johanna.. and there's tons of time for way more. i got a little teary with my roomies over it. yikes.
still love my job though the pay is pretty crappy. boy, i want some change. a little adventure would be nice.
my cousin married his hunny on saturday. it was an amazing weekend. sad i missed the nashvillians (mainly matt- the only one who knew i was there).. next time?
this was pointless.
i guess i'll throw in a couple of pictures from the youth trip last weekend. they're mildly entertaining. check out 2pac- he's still alive. bling!
so sweaty and new hat
stache
hammer and sickle... wait, what?
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| I know I never write, but no one ever reads these really either. Let's be honest.
Life is pretty good in Louisville, but this transition is so stinkin weird. So far there's very little about growing up that I really like. Matt, I feel like I could talk to you forever and totally relate now with the strangeness of this time. I always wished I could relate better- now I do, and I don't like it so much. Bills, outrageous gas prices, changing relationships and so on can consume the mind at times.
Still... I praise the Lord cuz things are beginning to settle, a little at a time. About once a week we buy something for our house, so maybe by the time I move out it'll all be done. I got this terrific job working in a cafe downtown with an incredible team. The fam is finally all together again, and i absolutely love being an aunt. I caught up with some old pals and watched one of my dearest friends marry the love of her life this weekend. I seriously cried because she was so beautiful. To think she used to have HUGE bangs and was a total tom-boy. Wanna see some photos? Lang was my date- and a grand one. He taught me how to do the pretzel.
In order to duplicate the next pic you must blow out of your mouth and let the lips do a little flapping- I don't know how to describe it (the party foul game?). take a picture and let it capture you making the BEST face. literally hours of good times.
The Lord is continuing a work in me even through my faithless actions. I feel like things are finally getting better. Praise be to God. I don't know what I'd do without His consistency and promises. Matt, come visit us... actually make that an open invite to all. Just give us a couple of days notice. The house isn't a home quite yet, but you can bear with the mess, right?
Anna Leppert marries Tim then my old pal Mike marries his love, Liz, then my cousin, then andrea... sheesh. who's gonna be next? Let the wedding bonanzas continue. Off to bed- work at 7:30......... | | |
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