Isn't it amazing how God speaks to us? It has been s ridiculously hot out here... ok, it hasn't been over 100, my hot-weathered-Californian-friends-and-family, but 99.9% of Hawaii does not have air conditioners. Furthermore, my classroom does not have an air conditioner. So I feel like I've been perpetually hot for the last 30 days. And its a gross, gross feeling. I was just emailing a friend and starting to feel sorry for myself (not about the heat, but about being alone) and God sent the most amazing, flower scented breeze through my window. I haven't felt a breeze like that for months, literally. And it totally made me realize He is here with me.
God knows your troubles, and He is with you today!
"When you pass through deep waters, I am with you,
when you pass through rivers,
they will not sweep you away;
walk through fire and you will not be scorched,
through flames and they will not burn you.
For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel,
your deliverer....
Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea,
and a path through the mighty waters,
who brings forth the chariot and the horse,
the army and the power,
"Do not remember former things,
nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
now it shall spring forth;
shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert."
Isaiah 43:2-3, 16-19
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Monday, August 28, 2006
Back Among the Living
Yes, I am still alive! And slowly crawling back into the land of the living. After Jeni left, I had two guests come stay for a week. I was already WWAAAAAAYYY behind at school because the first two weeks of my school year were Jeni's last two weeks of living in Hawaii. Instead of doing preparation for the school year, I just hung out and spent time with Jeni. And then when people came to stay, I just got further behind. Don't you just hate that feeling?
But, I took the whole weekend and just completely relaxed and worked.... even though work isn't a relaxing thing, it was for me because it felt good to finally accomplish things! Here's a small example- we're four weeks into school and I JUST finished my syllabus. OOPS!
So, I enjoyed being able to sleep, work, sleep, work and I finally feel halfway normal. My classroom this year is about 96 degrees (with 35 students in most classes!) and with being tired and feeling way behind, I haven't been the happiest camper. So things are looking up for sure!
Jeni finally made it to Hungary! She left California on Saturday evening and arrived in Hungary yesterday I guess. She hasn't had much time to email, but definitely loves it so far. She says the fellowship is amazing- almost unreal. We are living in a pretty spiritually dark place so I'm sure she's feeling blinded by the light- in a good way! :) One of the most vivid things for me when I went to Africa was the amazing fellowship and hanging out with like-minded believers. So I am happy for her! A funny thing happened... I guess a couple of 25 year old guys picked them up from the airport in an old vanagon with a funky trailor attached. As they were driving, she said to one of the other teachers, "I'm surprised they sent young guys to get us." Well, it turns out they run the Bible College! Welcome to your late twenties Jeni!!! :)
But, I took the whole weekend and just completely relaxed and worked.... even though work isn't a relaxing thing, it was for me because it felt good to finally accomplish things! Here's a small example- we're four weeks into school and I JUST finished my syllabus. OOPS!
So, I enjoyed being able to sleep, work, sleep, work and I finally feel halfway normal. My classroom this year is about 96 degrees (with 35 students in most classes!) and with being tired and feeling way behind, I haven't been the happiest camper. So things are looking up for sure!
Jeni finally made it to Hungary! She left California on Saturday evening and arrived in Hungary yesterday I guess. She hasn't had much time to email, but definitely loves it so far. She says the fellowship is amazing- almost unreal. We are living in a pretty spiritually dark place so I'm sure she's feeling blinded by the light- in a good way! :) One of the most vivid things for me when I went to Africa was the amazing fellowship and hanging out with like-minded believers. So I am happy for her! A funny thing happened... I guess a couple of 25 year old guys picked them up from the airport in an old vanagon with a funky trailor attached. As they were driving, she said to one of the other teachers, "I'm surprised they sent young guys to get us." Well, it turns out they run the Bible College! Welcome to your late twenties Jeni!!! :)
Thursday, August 10, 2006
The End of an Era
Ok, I know I haven't said anything about it on here... because basically, I'm in denial that Jeni is leaving. Oh wait, she already left. Tuesday. I'm ok. I don't want to talk about it :).
Ok, seriously, she left on Tuesday and I don't think its actually hit me yet because things have been crazy at work.
In the meantime, I'm kicking her off this blog... because she's not in Hawaii... and the name of it is Sissies in Hawaii... so she's OUT! Haha, no, actually, we just don't want it to be confusing so she's going to make a Hungary one I think. But don't worry! I'll still be around to put more David Hasselhoff videos on! If you can't tell, I have not been wanting to talk about anything serious lately.... because....
Ok, seriously, she left on Tuesday and I don't think its actually hit me yet because things have been crazy at work.
In the meantime, I'm kicking her off this blog... because she's not in Hawaii... and the name of it is Sissies in Hawaii... so she's OUT! Haha, no, actually, we just don't want it to be confusing so she's going to make a Hungary one I think. But don't worry! I'll still be around to put more David Hasselhoff videos on! If you can't tell, I have not been wanting to talk about anything serious lately.... because....
I miss my sister.
To Say Thank You
A friend sent me this and I think its a great way (even though a small one) to say thank you to a soldier. Check it out http://www.letssaythanks.com
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Africa Slide Show!!!
Ok, thanks to the BEST brother in the world, my slideshow (complete with music!) is now online. It's connected to his website- if it won't let you click directly on it, copy and paste this address into your address bar to watch it. Once you get to this page, click on the little circle thingy that says Africa Missions Trip. Thanks Josh!!!
http://www.browndelta.com/tbc/Africa/Missions.html
I have had a lot of people tell me that everyone in Africa is so smiley and looks so happy in these pictures. Well, for those children who are either at the Christian Night Shelter or the Christian Orphanage, that's the joy of the Lord you'll see shining in their eyes. They know a joy so deep and strong- I'm convinced its because they don't have all the "stuff" we have that gets in our way. But for the other people, many of them are smiling because the guy who took these pictures would turn his camera around and show them their face in the viewfinder. Many of them have never seen something like that, and they loved it! But they are a very oppressed people living in a very desolate land and they need our prayers.
If you feel led to help support God's work being done in Uganda, please visit the Far Reaching Ministries website.
http://www.browndelta.com/tbc/Africa/Missions.html
I have had a lot of people tell me that everyone in Africa is so smiley and looks so happy in these pictures. Well, for those children who are either at the Christian Night Shelter or the Christian Orphanage, that's the joy of the Lord you'll see shining in their eyes. They know a joy so deep and strong- I'm convinced its because they don't have all the "stuff" we have that gets in our way. But for the other people, many of them are smiling because the guy who took these pictures would turn his camera around and show them their face in the viewfinder. Many of them have never seen something like that, and they loved it! But they are a very oppressed people living in a very desolate land and they need our prayers.
If you feel led to help support God's work being done in Uganda, please visit the Far Reaching Ministries website.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Prayer
A dear childhood friend of mine recently just lost her baby to SIDS. I know that little Macy is in the arms of Jesus right now. Please pray for her family. Everyone is tore up without her. I can't even begin to imagine the pain they are all going through.
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil,
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.
I pray that You would restore Kim's soul. That You would show her that You are with her, even in this awful valley. I pray that she would feel your presence and that You would anoint her head with oil. I thank You, Lord, that Your goodness and mercy will follow her the rest of her life. Please be with her now and comfort her broken heart.
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil,
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.
I pray that You would restore Kim's soul. That You would show her that You are with her, even in this awful valley. I pray that she would feel your presence and that You would anoint her head with oil. I thank You, Lord, that Your goodness and mercy will follow her the rest of her life. Please be with her now and comfort her broken heart.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
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