a few of the adventures this past month's journey included...
- my aunt Donita came up to visit - she herself is a social worker and it was great to get a chance to hash over some of the clinical stuff. She went to a few of classes with me which was really fun to share that with her.
- my good friends Natalie, Bethany, and Traci all came in one weekend. It was so much fun. we went to this great ice cream place and just enjoyed each other's company. That weekend was also the Chicago marathon - a few of my good friends ran it - this year it was pretty hard due to the hot weather. Joe brought home some good stories :).
- I had one week that was almost completely free - 2 days off with Cameron and 2 days of school off. I didn't really do much but enjoyed every moment of the relaxing time.
- got together with my good friend Marcy in Geneva a few Tuesday nights (she was up in Dekalb auditing but now is finished! good for her - sad for me)
- ah!!! my Detroit 1/2 marathon :) best run I have run yet! It was perfect weather. Beautiful route - we crossed the bridge into Canada while the sun was rising - I enjoyed it enough I am considering doing the full Chicago Marathon next year... I went out with my cousins David and Traci and got to stay and see briefly my friends Amber, Joel, and Liam!
- last weekend was great. got to spend some time with my friend (not roommate anymore) Rachel - tastee freeze - yum! and Sunday enjoyed spending time catching up with my friend Cori and neighbor Natalie made supper :)
in general - baby is doing better. still only 30 minute naps but I know the Lord won't push me too far so I keep trusting in Him when I get frustrated. I have a run with Natalie next weekend (my mom, uncle, sister, and brother are coming)- hot chocolate 15K. Loving my roommate Maggie - we have so much fun (or at least I think we do) Looking forward to seeing some crazy costumes this weekend in the city. ok time to sleep.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
This past weekend!!
This past weekend was one of my favorite weekends in the city. Full of sweet fellowship and opportunities to explore God's truth, judgement, and ultimately be reminded that His ways are not my ways and I can never understand Him fully (Isaiah 55:8-9) but He does desire a relationship with me and He wants me to Trust Him (Proverbs 3:5-6). Zephaniah 3:17 "The Lord your God is in your mist, a mighty one who will save, he will exalt over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."
Last weekend I started Friday night with some homework at Starbuck's. Then headed over to a ministry opportunity Moody Grad program was involved with in the city. I more observed different street outreaches. It was a good time for me to reflect on my personal thoughts about spreading the love of Christ and the Truth of salvation. Saturday I spent the morning with ladies from church. We shared blessings from the Lord and how we are to use those blessings for God's glory. Saturday afternoon I had tea in china town with my dear friend Tricia Leman from home who just recently started a TA position in China town. It was so good to catch up, although I hope it doesn't go another 3 years before we do it again :). Saturday evening I got to spend with Rachel (my old roommate). We spent about 3 hours at Ihop. It was so wonderful. Lots of laughs but also again opportunities to sort through hard stuff and come to the conclusion that God is in control and prayer is powerful, NOT A LAST RESORT! Saturday night Joe stopped by and we worked on analyzing some statistic info from the Moody out reach (because they had people work on surveys), that was interesting for once in a while but reminded me I am in the right profession (PEOPLE :) - although I do like numbers and their concreteness)
Sunday my aunt came into town we grabbed lunch at a cute Mexican place and then worked on some homework. Around 7:30 I had tea with my neighbor Natalie - it was nice to have a break (and my roommate was home doing nursing jobs so she can pay rent... Maggie has been home 2 days out of the last 10 days). This week nothing too excited. Good runs with Natalie. Joe joined us Monday. Baby is doing good. I enjoy coming to work. Aunt Donita came back into town Wednesday which was really great to have her around. She just did life with me. Helped me prepare for a presentation I had last night, went to 2 classes with me and went with Joe and I to the after school program. Enjoyed some good eats of course sharing and coupons are the Marti way. :)
This morning the sky was so beautiful. Natalie and I ran a little further than the last few runs so we ran along the lake. It was around 6:00 so the sun was not up but wow the sky was a beautiful deep blue in the north and directly east it was starting with the pinks and orange - oh colors. (not to mention when we started the run we could still see the moon and STARS - I saw Orion this morning).
ok almost done - going home tonight to celebrate my mom's birthday tomorrow and my sister's birthday (which was the 29th) - can't wait. I don't think I have been home since I moved up here. baby awake. no time for proofing hopefully not too many mistakes...
Last weekend I started Friday night with some homework at Starbuck's. Then headed over to a ministry opportunity Moody Grad program was involved with in the city. I more observed different street outreaches. It was a good time for me to reflect on my personal thoughts about spreading the love of Christ and the Truth of salvation. Saturday I spent the morning with ladies from church. We shared blessings from the Lord and how we are to use those blessings for God's glory. Saturday afternoon I had tea in china town with my dear friend Tricia Leman from home who just recently started a TA position in China town. It was so good to catch up, although I hope it doesn't go another 3 years before we do it again :). Saturday evening I got to spend with Rachel (my old roommate). We spent about 3 hours at Ihop. It was so wonderful. Lots of laughs but also again opportunities to sort through hard stuff and come to the conclusion that God is in control and prayer is powerful, NOT A LAST RESORT! Saturday night Joe stopped by and we worked on analyzing some statistic info from the Moody out reach (because they had people work on surveys), that was interesting for once in a while but reminded me I am in the right profession (PEOPLE :) - although I do like numbers and their concreteness)
Sunday my aunt came into town we grabbed lunch at a cute Mexican place and then worked on some homework. Around 7:30 I had tea with my neighbor Natalie - it was nice to have a break (and my roommate was home doing nursing jobs so she can pay rent... Maggie has been home 2 days out of the last 10 days). This week nothing too excited. Good runs with Natalie. Joe joined us Monday. Baby is doing good. I enjoy coming to work. Aunt Donita came back into town Wednesday which was really great to have her around. She just did life with me. Helped me prepare for a presentation I had last night, went to 2 classes with me and went with Joe and I to the after school program. Enjoyed some good eats of course sharing and coupons are the Marti way. :)
This morning the sky was so beautiful. Natalie and I ran a little further than the last few runs so we ran along the lake. It was around 6:00 so the sun was not up but wow the sky was a beautiful deep blue in the north and directly east it was starting with the pinks and orange - oh colors. (not to mention when we started the run we could still see the moon and STARS - I saw Orion this morning).
ok almost done - going home tonight to celebrate my mom's birthday tomorrow and my sister's birthday (which was the 29th) - can't wait. I don't think I have been home since I moved up here. baby awake. no time for proofing hopefully not too many mistakes...
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