School's Out for the Summer!

The last day of school was yesterday. We went to breakfast, and then to city park until noon. It was disgusting and wet, so some of us just played some games under a shelter. It was fun though. So, basically, I'm a senior now. How crazy is that?? I've been waiting to be a senior for many years, as most children do. ;)

Now is where the fun and excitement really begins! Donna and I are now trying to tie up all the loose ends and get everything prepared for our departure to Honduras early next Saturday morning. I can't believe it's already that time! This week, I'll basically be spending most of my time getting packed for Honduras. I'll be staying for an extra four and a half weeks after the group leaves. Yep, I get to be with my best friend from June 6th until June 15th. That's exciting :) I'm really excited about what God has in store for the Grand Central team, and also for the group that will be staying at Sam, Jen and David's house afterward. Heather and Amy Stewart, two longtime family who we go to church camp with, will be joining us for the last two weeks I'm there. It'll be awesome to share in their experiences for the first time.

Please keep all of us in your prayers. Pray that God will work through the team to be His hands and feet, and share the life changing story of what His Son did for all of us. And pray for Donna and me, that we will lead well and do everything God wants us to. Also, keep the people who are full time missionaries in Honduras, who do for a living what our group does for a week.

This will probably be it from me until after the Grand Central team leaves.
If you want to read what our group is doing, click the first link on the side "GC Honduras Mission Team". Leave comments if you want :)

I hope everyone enjoys their first few weeks of summer!

Much love. God bless.

Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Life Is Crazy

Life is hectic and busy, and well, crazy. It always is. Today I slept basically all day after being up all night from taking JT and Sam to Columbus to leave for Honduras. Boo.

So what's new?

Well, last Tuesday, I found a baby bird that had just fallen out of his nest. It was on our dog chain and we were taking care of Leah's dog, that's from Satan, while she and Cory were on vacation. I knew Bear would eat it if she saw it. So, JT and I took care of him. I named him Stanley after Stanley on The Office. Anyway.. he seemed to be doing very well.. I got up at three in the morning to feed him. Friday, he stopped eating and chirping. And he chirped a lot.. I went to school and heard Stanley chirping wherever I went. Stanley passed on Friday night. It was a little sad, but I expected it to happen. Rest in Peace Stubborn Stanley. You will be missed.

Last Saturday was our school's banquet. That's right, we do banquet instead of prom. We can't have any dancing, you know. That leads to other naughty things. ;) I went with Jake from church. We had a fun time. And we looked pretty nice, if I do say so myself. That was a fun night.. and the weeks before that night were stressful, but it turned out nicely. But thank you Jesus it's over with!

Mom was offered two jobs last week. One job was in Charleston, so she'd have to drive five days a week and the other was at WVU-P. Mom took the WVU-P position. I'm happy for her! I'm praying she enjoys it :)

Sam was in town for three weeks and just left this morning to go home. We had a lot of fun together. She's a great sister and friend, and I love her to death! And in three more weeks, the team will be leaving for Honduras. And guess who is staying for four and a half weeks after the team leaves? This girl. I am thrilled! I'm so excited to see how God will work through us while we are there. He always goes over and beyond what anyone expects.

I think that's it.. These next few weeks will be filled with getting ready for the Honduras trip and finishing school in two weeks. And then I'm a Senior. Crazy!

Slide Fail

Our school is in the middle of putting together a new jungle gym for the younger kids. I thought this slide was interesting. Note, they tried to make the landing a little better by putting what else but a picnic table under it. That'll help break the fall, I'm sure.

Enjoy.

Corner

I've been a huge fan of the NOOMA films for a few years now. I think Rob Bell is brilliant. The newest video, "Corner", discusses God's unfair grace. Anyway, I love it. Watch it here


Also, This is Compassion International's press release on "Corner".

God the Tester?

Genesis 22:1-19

I have read the story who knows how many times of God telling Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. First off, I think it's so funny that we tell these kinds of stories to our children in Bible Class on flannel boards when they're like five years old. Anyway... the past few times when I've read this story, it just leaves me unsettled. It makes me view God as this Tester. And I'm not a fan of viewing him like that.. Like if my friend made me do something to see how good of a friend I am, I would not be a happy camper with her. You know what I mean? I don't want God to have to test me to find out how much I love him or fear him, as He did with Abraham. Which maybe that means I have to show how much I love him.. I don't know.

What are your thoughts? How do you view this story?

Life and Such

Hm.. what's happened in the world of Anna?

Basketball is over. We ended up getting third place. We were the number one seed, but we just couldn't make anything. But luckily for us, no one is graduating so hopefully next year we'll win :)

I mentioned a few posts ago that I was planning on going to college next year. Well, things change and now I will be attending WCCS next year. Honestly, I'm totally fine with it. I have more options for college now and what not and that excites me. I'm looking at Kentucky Christian, but we'll see what God has in store for me. He's already changed my plans a few times, if you couldn't tell.

Honduras is just around the corner! In three months from today we will be leaving for Honduras. It's crazy. I am so excited and hoping I receive all the funds I need to stay for the five weeks I'm planning on. And so we pray.. God is faithful.