In the News

Well, there certainly is a lot of news circulating at my house and around my family this week. First of all, I did it! I thought I could, but now I know I can, I made 2 A's in my classes this semester. It was a challenge for me, the schedule of school and work, now I just have to continue the momentum through the fall. I will be attending full time (just 12 hours, but still it's full time), it's going to be fabulous, I love learning new things.

Next, 17 attended the community college for dual credits for high school and college and did fabulously. I am so proud of her. She was, I think, pleasantly surprised at her success.

Also, maybe you have heard, there is a tempestuous storm presently blowing at Criswell College. I have some interest there because my brother is an associate professor of humanities there. The president has resigned which has left a gap in his position and in the role of radio show host at 5 p.m. each day on KCBI. As the week has progressed, I have just learned that Brother will be the host of that show now! How spectacular! He is brilliant and you must tune in to be challenged, taught, and simply enjoy listening to discussions about world events from a Biblical perspective. I promise, you won't be disappointed.

Husband has had a successful month, he has dazzled his superiors and will embark on a new challenging project. It will be quite a distinct honor for his career. I am so proud of him!

19 has just returned from a mission trip to Venezuela. It was a great experience for her. As I sit back and observe her, what I see is that she is being transformed into a beautiful, graceful, young lady. Although she still has her moments at home of, well, you know, I think those times may be a little fewer and farther between. All in all, soon, I may consider her as one of Husband's and my great accomplishments. She begins her sophomore school year at the University of Texas at Arlington and she is really excited. She is planning on participating in rush, I'm not sure how thrilled I am about that, but, I will watch and see how she handles this new experience.

I know, I know it certainly is a long post, I'll save the rest for later.

Miss Me?

Did anyone notice I haven't been here for a while? I have been a little busy. My classes were Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. till 12:30 p.m., for five weeks. Five weeks of reading, homework, and oral presentations. I enjoyed every moment. Did I agree with everything each instructor had to say? No, especially my anthropology professor. That entire class was about man's origin, from apes, and how that fact does make a difference. Wow, how to answer questions on tests that could be scored correct, but still voice my opinion was a real challenge.

My technical writing instructor was my political antithesis. It wasn't even a political class, yet, she just had to speak her piece about the presidential candidates. I don't know whether I was right or not, but I simply kept my mouth shut. (By the way, I did make an A in that class, I haven't yet heard what my grade is in anthropology).

With working every afternoon after class, I haven't been able to do what I love... work in women's ministry. I miss every part of it, from having an impact in people's lives to planning fellowships that will spread the Good News to someone who needs Hope.

I have no doubt that school and working (just part time) is exactly where I need to be. I have 3 more semesters and I will graduate. What a thrill for me! I am already praying that God will lead me to the career He wants me to have then. What kind of career do I want? I am completely open to God's will for me. I can truly say, "Whatever, LORD."

Prepare me, Lord, teach me, open my eyes and my heart to the future you have for me.