delayed.... episode 2

So, we got to Albuquerque last night, circled, and came back to Denver. It was 2am by the time we got back, through customer service, and found a place to lay down. There is not a row of seats in this airport that does have an arm rest on EVERY seat. Try to sleep there! So, after 3-4 hours of broken sleep, I moved down to the furthest away from life gates and froze for two hours waiting for a stand by seat! The 9:45am flight today was cancelled. So, I have a confirmed seat on the 1:10 flight this afternooon. Seriously people! Albuquerque has never had 12 inches of snow EVER EVER!
so if you read this and have my cell #, feel free to call me! i'll give you the update. funny thing is, i could have driven to new mexico faster than this... from REGINA!

delayed.....

So Jeremy was giving me a hard time on Wednesday about not updating my blog enough, so here I am. I'm in the Denver airport, been here since 3:00, and I'm hoping to get on this 9:45 flight. I hate bad weather when I'm trying to travel. Tucker and I barely got through Hwy #1 yesterday before they closed it down in Maple Creek. Anyway, I'm ready to be in Albuquerque, NM, that's for sure!
So, since my last blog, I've been in Regina for four days, back to OKC, finished out the semester with a pretty good grade in Greek, travelled to St. Louis, Missouri, then Detroit Lakes, Minn., home again for Christmas, Calgary yesterday, and now I should be in Angel Fire, NM for a few days before coming back up here to Colorado Springs for five days, then back to OKC next sunday. Are you confused yet? HA
SO THAT'S WHY I HAVEN'T WRITTEN A BLOG, JERMS!
I don't have anything profound or encouraging to say right now. Probably because I have been catching up on work emails for four hours. I had so much time for reflection during all my driving hours, but I don't know if I have anything that I can really share. Life is just weird sometimes.
So, here is my encouragement to those I have visited with in the last two weeks:
Surround yourself with positive people!
Life isn't about choices that make you feel good and satisfy your own desires. It's about searching for what God wants through Jesus, and our means to do that is by reading about His life (the Gospels) every day! A disciple knows their teacher almost better than they know themselves.
If you or your friends are making poor choices in life, stand up for what is right. Chances are someone who is making poor choices with you is wishing they had the strength to make the right ones. You could be that strength for each other!
Once again, I love Regina, but I also love it in my rearview mirror! (Or Andrew's, as the case may be!)

Looks like I'm boarding....

Leaving!

We are leaving in a few minutes! remember, there is a Young Adults/ whoever else come and go/potluck/just come say HI at the Slywka's Thursday night. Phone there or ask Brittany for details! I'll be there all night, so come see me. Love you all!

update... kinda

Well, one of my purposes with this blog was to tell stories from each of the places I travel to with work. Well... I haven't done a very good job with that lately. I was in Denver for 6 days about two weeks ago. Now in about 9 hours I'm suppose to be on a plane for Portland. And yes, I still have to pack and get a decent nights sleep before then. But I just thought I'd write anyone who actually reads this a little note to say things are still going well. After portland I may be going to St. Louis for a few days, then home for American Thanksgiving on the 21st. I just kinda realized that is only 16 days away! eeek! Caleb has no idea what he's in for. But I don't know how is more worried about it! Let's be real... probably me! But I'm excited about my visit home, except for the fact that two of my favourite guys are going to be in CHINA!! (Who's gonna be in BFE now Jerms?) Oh well, there will be lots of Timmy Ho's, visiting, food, hockey, and story telling to fit in, I'm sure it will be okay. A crazy four days for sure! PS- for those of you who are intersted, tyler and clair are coming too! Yahh!!
Anyway, that's all. I'm finally leaving campus to go pack! Take care everyone! Maybe I'll write again from a sweet downtown portland coffee shop!!! :)

Break from Greek!

So, I've been studying most of today. I feel guilty about that, but at the same time, I know I work hard no matter when and where, so I hope the higher-ups don't mind today. Heck... I'll be on the clock 6 days straight next week in Denver.
I thought I'd take a little internet break and fill you all in on what's going on in my life, since I haven't done that since the end of August. Based on my last blog, I don't know if anyone reads this. Maybe y'all just didn't agree with what I said.
Anyway, things are going well for me. Caleb and I are doing great, to say the least. Two months this weekend. (Again, not publishing too much information on here!) We spent the weekend in Texas with his family. What a blessing!
September was crazy with work. I've enjoyed these two weeks between Fall Visit and my trip to Denver. This Saturday, New Reign is opening for Acappella in Clinton, OK. Then, I fly out Monday morning for a week: 4 college fairs, 20+ church visits, 2 christian school visits and a youth group activity. I'll be ready to relax and watch some college football next Saturday after all that ;) Unfortunately, I've probably learned more about college football in the last month than Greek.
Other than Greek, work and boyfriend, my time is taken up by some intramural football (watching and playing). Our team of faculty and staff women is called "Vintage Varsity." I'll close this blog off with the quote that is printed on the back of our t-shirts.
"Old age ain't no place for sissies!" Bette Davis

Thoughts from a simple artist

Today's first hour of "work" was spent in Scott Chapel listening to Derek Webb speak about his album "Mockingbird" and his thoughts on the social issues he touches on in that amazing record. I guess "ethics" was the word he liked to use. There were a lot of things he said I've been thinking about all day. But there was something specific that I really wanted hit home for me, literally, Regina friends, listen up! I'm not going to be able to articulate this like he did, but here's the jest.
He was asked two questions specifically and I won't know which one he answered that included the thoughts I will share. 1) Is there anything good that can come out of capitalism? 2) In reference to the front cover of a recent Time Magazine, what would Jesus say to the "prosperity Preachers" of today?
We have turned worship into something that we box into Sunday, where we outline exactly what we want to sing, how we want to sing it, and what it will look like (worship teams, lights, instruments, smoke machines, powerpoint screens, etc, etc.). In many churches, it has become disproportionate to all the other elements of corporate worship (communion, sermon, etc.) and completely not related to the rest of our Monday-Saturday lives. Not only is it disproportionate, we have placed the priority of having worship "our way" ahead of looking to the needs of others. Why is this? The most important thing about worship should be our relationship with our brothers and sisters through fellowship, service, and the simple "love your neighbour" mentality. What can I do to serve you? What can I do to show you Christ in everything I do? If that means I may be uncomfortable with what happens on Sunday morning, or I think I would get more out of staying in bed, that does not matter, people! The point is that we are a part of a body of believers that MUST be unified through feeding the poor, taking care of the sick, clothing the homeless, and reaching out to the lost (aka. worshipping God with our whole lives). What happens within the confines of a building once, twice, or three times a week should be of the least importance! Not because corporate worship isn't important, but because we were called to look outwards, not inwards! Fulfilling Christ's purpose in scripture would "feed" us enough that we would enjoy the old hymns (no matter how they are sung), get meaning from scripture (no matter how it was presented), and dissipate our differences because we would see people through God's eyes in such a deeper way!
There is no way I can say it as powerfully as Derek did. I would encourage you to spend some time contemplating the words to his songs (download them free at www.freederekwebb.com) and I'm sure you can imagine how he would have said it. And, for that matter, I would encourage you to spend significantly more time in God's word, seeing how Jesus worshipped himself.
May we be people who emulate Christ because of his words, not by our church and secular culture's definitions.

Craziness!

Hey, y'all! I've been a bit absent from the blogging world. It feels like forever since I just looked at everyone else's, let alone stop to think of something witty to say on my own blog. I've been home (as my previous post said)... then home again! (which was not as good to it sounds.) So I thought I'd leave a note and give you a list of the top ten things that have happened in the last month, since my July post. Hope you find it interesting, informative, or at least worth reading: (in chronological order)

1. Ryan and Leah got married and I got to hang out with the Deal/McClellend families!
2. I stayed with Jessa and hung out with her and Carson (and Carson finally figured out I'm "kinda cool!" They've been dating for two years. I hope it doesn't take everyone else that long to figure that out!)
3. Had a few sweet walks and talks around Wascana Lake/Northwest Regina with my sister and my dear friend Tim!
4. I flew back from Regina and started hanging out with a pretty sweet boy!
5. We actually went on "dates!"
6. I flew back to Regina for Colby and Denae's amazing wedding in beautiful SW Saskatchewan!!! HUGE HIGHLIGHT!
7. I was able to visit with amazing friends and family at the wedding including Lynn Anderson, Gma and Gpa Straker, Marti Elford, the Zorn's, and great ol' Western friends that I haven't seen in a really long time!
8. I FINALLY got to see the Slywka's and the Krogsgaards after they returned from Africa! I LOVE THOSE GUYS!
9. Got back to Edmond to welcome all my "kids" to OC for Earn Your Wings. WOW! MY JOB IS SOOOO WORTH IT!!
10. Last but definitely not least (PROBABLY THE GREATEST), Caleb and I have decided to give this crazy thing called a relationship a real shot.... so, it's official, I HAVE A BOYFRIEND!!! :):):) I've found someone who appreciates who I am because I am myself (different from soooo many down here), who is sweet and complimentary to me, and who is excited to find out all that goes on in my mind and heart! How cool is that?!! Some of you may be thinking that he has no idea what he's in for, and you are probably right, but we'll see!
I'll stop now. If you want to know more, you are going to have to email me because this is about all I will say to the general reading public! And this is as public as it's going to get because I'm not a fan of the myspace/facebook dating announcement deal!

Anyway.... I'm off to Portland this afternoon for 6 days. Hopefully I will be seeing Jessa and Carson tomorrow morning! Then off to Faithquest and other things with my work buddy, Matt T, travel guide extrodinaire!
I had a 7:00am meeting this morning for World Mission Workshop 2007. For those of you that really know me, you will know that would be one of the few things I would get up that early for! I have a report to finish and packing hasn't started yet. So I need to get back to it!

Just in case you didn't catch it, I'm loving life right now! God is good!! He is totally in control, even when I forget to acknowledge that! And I pray that all of you are doing well, remembering to appreciate what you have and praise God for all blessings!

Canada: Take care of yourself!
America: Appreciate individualism more!
Students: Come to OC!!! Or if you are here already, come in and say HI. I have a new office!

I'm coming home!

I really can't believe it's already time, 3 months since I was on home turf! Anyway, I'm leaving campus in less than an hour. I just wanted to let you all know that you should get in touch with me while I'm in Regina because we HAVE TO hang out!!!! For those of you who aren't in Regina, you should come too! I will miss my OCers, somewhat...... ;) Especially if you are an incoming freshman... Anyway, just so my OC "peeps" won't feel left out... here's the pic of the day to tell you how much I LOVE OC!!!!

Prayers for the Bell's

I know that most of you who read this are from home, but just in case, I wanted to post Stephen Bell's blog. His Dad, Stan, is really sick and has had three major surgeries in Regina already. Please pray for all of them. In addition, Stephen's Grandpa, Manley Jacobs, passed away last week and the funeral is this Saturday.

GOOD TIMES!

I just spent over two hours on the phone with my greatest friend from home. I miss home sometimes. I found this picture on myspace while we were talking (thanks, Kris) which just caused me to lament even more that I wish I were in Regina this weekend. There's nothing like fireworks at Wascana Park!! I may even admit that I miss the mosquitos! Hope you all had a great holiday weekend! Only 24 more days!

I'm convicted again... now what?

These last few months in Oklahoma have been an interesting adjustment, again. In many ways, I left my Glen Elm church family in the middle of a pretty negative, self-loathing situation, to be quite honest. Don't get me wrong, I love GE and I think that God has blessed that body with amazing people and gifts. But the reality is that the last 2 years have been pretty rough on us. Along with all those struggles, many of my friends have debated about sticking through or jumping ship. You don't have to look far (well, actually just to the left side of the auditorium) to see what the majority choice was.
At the International Soul Winning Workshop (AKA: Tulsa Workshops) this year, I was elated to see that even the "stuck in the mud" Bible Belt folks are seeing the necessity of unity amongst churches. For more reaction on that, see my myspace blog.
Anyway, this week I had the privilege of going to the North American Christian Convention. This is the Christian Churches' version of "Tulsa Workshops." As a follow up of the March workshop, the NACC theme was Unity as well. I feel like this discussion has been happening for long enough and it's good to see some action finally taking place. Thursday night Jeff Walling was the speaker for the main session. Needless to say, it was amazing!!! For the first "adult" sermon I've heard from Jeff (who is usually Dudley's favourite youth rally speaker), I was more that blown away and challenged by his colourful words and ability to hit you with the truth.
With all the talk about unity among the churches, it's easy to keep it at exactly that... unity in the church! It's so easy to keep that statement at arms length, leaving to up to the "leaders" and "older people." What about unity in my life with people that I interact with on a daily basis? Or my attitude towards people in the Christian church (or Baptist, Methodist, Community churches, etc.)? For years, the C of C has had the attitude that we've got it all right. Well, I think we are finally admitting that we don't!!! Jeff told us to turn to our left and to our right and say "I'm a mess!" I could have stood up and yelled it at the top of my lungs!! Since I was only sitting beside one person, dear friend Allan Brantley, we looked at each other and added to it, "I'm a mess and I know it and you're a mess and you know it!" What a relief to say that?!? Seriously, it felt good in a way. If I ever act like I'm not a sinner who is in a big, big mess, please do whatever you have to do to get in my face and whop me upside the head!!
Here's my other question though... How do I apply this to my daily life? I have a million ideas about how I can help create unity amongst churches at my job; christian church visits, area wide recruiting events with both churches, learning more about the Christian church educational institutions, setting up shows for New Reign and Summer Singers at new churches and camps, becoming connected with Christ in Youth, Awana, and tons of other organizations out there. If I could be in control of all that, I would in a heart beat. (It's just like working with Tim Furry, Chris from Avonhurst Pentacostal, and the great people at Faith Baptist and hillsdale back home!) BUT... the reality is I am still in the c of c world where even people in my office don't agree with the unification that is taking place. Where I freeze is when the people I interact with every day oppose something that seems more valuable to the future of the church than anything I have seen in my lifetime. What about when I'm told "we can't do that yet because not everyone is ready for it"? I don't know how to handle that. What do I say?
God, please bless me with the words, patience, and insight to step up in support of building bridges but also in how to handle opposition in the face of this change. Please grant OC the vision, passion, and conviction to step up in support of unity as Jesus Christ prayed!

HAPPY CANADA DAY FOLKS!

The Prayer of Faith- James 5:13-16

I sort of hate to write this blog for a few reasons. First of all, I am sad that events in my life have resulted in what I am about to tell you. Secondly, I don't want it to seem like I am looking for attention or loathing in self-pity. (Not that I don't appreciate your words of encouragement when you are moved to do so.) And thirdly, this blog thing is pretty impersonal sometimes, since anyone can read it. But I hope that if you are reading this and don't know this whole story, you will still pray and hopefully be encouraged by what I have to say. I do want to write it though, because if you have been around me in the last year and a half, I want tell you what is going on and it's hard to do that when I don't see you guys on a regular basis.
My Dad has decided already that he is going to remarry in August. This was not really a shock to me, but I had been praying that he would wait for a little while (which could have been years for me). I don't want to underestimate the power of prayer by not fervantly praying that this wedding doesn't happen at all, but there is more to the issue I think. I am convinced that the core of the issue is that we need to join forces and battle Satan's hold; the fact that his heart is hard to the truth of his lifestyle and what God sees as pure and right for him (and getting married isn't going to make everything "right"). This is the crux of my concern. I can't change the past and our answer to prayer may not be a stop to the wedding, but God can continue to work and I have to have faith that my Dad, who raised me and taught me what scripture says, will see one day that what he has convinced himself as "God's plan" is Satan's lie.
If you have been on "this journey" with me for the last year and a half or more, I am thankful that you are reading this. Many of you joined me in wonderful, moving, and powerful hours of prayer. You taught me more about community, prayer and honesty within the church than I have ever experienced in my life. I am asking you to join me as a prayer warrior for this situation as you go through your daily activities and devotional times.
I am far away, but if you will join me in this, please just leave me a "will do" comment. That would mean a lot to me. If you have other questions or thoughts, feel free to comment or email me.
Thank you for being wonderful friends! I love you all!

Conquered another US monster!

Well, it's been a crazy week. I've been meaning to write about this since Monday, but just haven't gotten to it. And for some reason my camera isn't allowing me to download my pictures, so you'll just have to imagine it.
Last weekend I conquered driving from Bakersfield, CA through LA to Malibu, back through LA (down Sunset to Rodeo Dr.) to Anaheim, then back to Bakersfield! This is my third major city in the last month or so. It was great! Yeah for Mapquest and Map Point.
Anyway, I went to Anaheim because I got to go to Game 2 of the Western Conference finals! This was my first NHL game! It was so exciting. The crowd wasn't that into it because Anaheim only scored once and ended up losing 3-1. But I got to see Pronger, Smyth, Smith, Roloson, Friesen, Getslaf, the Niedermyrs, Selanne, etc, etc, not to mention the amazingly classy Craig McTavish (not too bad looking for an old man!). It was amazing!!! Did I say that!??!
Due to some strong influences, I've been paying close attention to Edmonton all playoffs, especially after Ottawa let me down. I'm sure I'm not the only Canadian to jump on the Oilers' bandwaggon this year!!

Bush sending 6,000 National Guard to Mexican border

You can watch the video of his speech on CNN.com as well.

Bush calls for 6,000 troops along border
In Oval Office speech, president backs legalization process

President Bush outlined Monday night what he termed a "comprehensive" approach to immigration that combines tougher border enforcement with a guest-worker program

Please let me know what you think about this!

An Alien in a Foreign Land

So today I wanted to go to A&W for lunch. I don't often have my own choice b/c I'm usually with someone else, so I decided to do something different. I have never been to A&W in Edmond mostly because I didn't even know there was one until I was pretty much done school here. So I went through the drive thru thinking about how much I wanted a MOZZA Burger!!
Little did I know, these were my only choices:
Deluxe Bacon Double Cheeseburger
Deluxe Double Cheeseburger
Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger
Deluxe Cheeseburger
Deluxe Hamburger
Hamburger
Cheeseburger

I couldn't believe it!! I mean, I know this is a different country, but people it's North America! The land of choices!! (well, at least if you are an American) What happened to the family of A&W burgers!?!? I'm so disappointed!! Why did I move here again!? Someone better take me for a MOZZA Burger, or a TEEN burger, or a MOMMA Burger (you get the idea), when I come home in July!


Uncle Garnet would be appalled!

The Age Old Debate- Art or Sin?

Most of you should know where I stand on this question, but for many in my fair state of O.K.L.A.H.O.M.A. (sing it!) this has been a hot topic, full of controversy, these last few weeks.
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Hurricane Katrina... 8 months later

I went to New Orleans to meet with Stan and the Western kids two weekends ago. After a day working on a house, we headed to Golfport, Mississippi, to the beach.
I just wanted to tell you a quick story about a man we met. Due to my delay in writing this, some of you may have heard this story already. logan and amy on the beach!

After a long day, Stan gathered everyone in a circle to debrief and share thoughts, feelings, and observations. I believe this is especially important to do with 16-20 year olds because seeing the devistation we did, it easily causes us to ask questions. As we were sharing, a man, probably in his late 40s, walked up and asked if he could join us if we were praying. He sat down between me and Cole Oberkirsch. Introductions were made and we found out he had first immigrated to Canada from Scotland as a child. He began to share his story with us. With a few days warning before the hurricane hit land, he decided it would be best to send his wife and 8 year old son north, to safer land. That night there was a heavy rain storm. His wife slid on the interstate head on into an 18-wheeler; both were killed instantly. Within that week, he lost his family and all of his material possesions. As shocking as his story was, he abruptly stopped and asked us, "So, do you guys know Saskatchewan?" "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!" was basically our unanimous response. Once we established that we were from Saskatchewan, he said, "Are any of you from Weyburn?" AGAIN, SERIOUSLY!! I explained to him that none of us were really from there, but there was about 7 of us in that circle who had grandparents that live there.
So, there were 25 people from Regina, a part of Western Christian College (which used to be in Weyburn while Simon was living there, by the way), on the beach in Wayland, Mississippi, praying with and over this man who had no one and nothing! (Who honestly could have played in the streets or been in the same elementary school as my dad, eric or sharon and tracy's moms, cole aunts or uncles, or logan's relatives!) A serious God moment!!!

LTC in KC

Are we teaching our children what is really important in their Christian walk?
The weekend after Homecoming, I headed to Kansas City, Missouri, with six students. We were going to represent Oklahoma Christian at "Leadership Training for Christ" (LTC). Although, most of you will probably not have heard of LTC before, unless you read the Banks' reports from Tallinn, it is a HUGE deal with the C of C-ers around the good ol' Bible Belt.
From October through April, meeting, practices, and classes for Grades 1-12 are spent perfecting speaches, sermons, dramas, small or large group singing, memorizing verses, and getting down the trivia questions in order to complete with dozens of other kids in all these catagories. So the Kansas City Downtown Marriot Hotel was basically full of families, youth groups, and ministers attending the "Bible competition."
So with that brief explanation, you can probably see where I was seeing some huge red flags in this situation. I know there are benefits to "knowing" the Bible and learning how to present it in different ways. Yet, seeing the tears in lossing and cockiness in winning... where is the balance?
As I think about how I am going to continue in ministry in my life, and someday be a mom, how can I support this knowledge of scripture? But balance it with the fact that living every day for Christ and exemplifing those truths through our actions is truely the most important? How can we ensure that our churches are educating our kids of this as well?
Anyway, overall it was a fun weekend. Downtown KC is really amazing! Maybe I'll be able to go and be a tourist there someday, away from the weird antics of the Bible Belt.

Longing for a Homeland (after Homecoming)

The title of this post is the title of Lynn Anderson's latest book. I just finished reading it a few weeks ago and it has caused me to reflect on a lot of things. The timing of reading it was an act of God, I'm sure. I had just gotten back to Oklahoma from a visit to Regina for Homecoming, packing a few more things, and closing a few "doors" in my life.
While I was home, I sat in church at WCC Sunday morning with an amazing collaboration of people; reunion attendees who had surely experienced a range of emotion over the weekend, currect WCC students or recent graduates who (in my opinion) have no idea what their friends will mean to them in 20 or 30 years and how crucial this time is, and Regina C of Cers not connected to WCC at all who I'm sure think that this WCC family is tight and a little twisted at times (probably feeling twangs of exclusion from that Western "experience").
As I sat there, I reflected on my "Regina life." Regina is the core of who I am! I have lived there for 3/4 of my lifetime. Yet, due to recent events, I couldn't help but to overcome emotions from feeling and experiencing loss: 1) I no longer have a physical home in Regina. I hate that I have to think about where I will stay, who I will inconvenience, when I come "home." This was compounded by the realization that 850 Connaught St. wasn't going to be part of my routine any more, especially if it gets sold. Oh the memories!! 2) Time will distance me from my Glen Elm family. I've become horrible at initiating contact and I will drift away from mentors, pillars from the older generation, and peers who have been intricately crucial to my life this last 2 years. The scariest part of drifting away from friends for me is my fear that they will doubt their importance to my life, which is the farthest thing from the truth. 3) The part of my foundation that was built on people in my life was crumbling as well; parents and friends who, for different reasons, were no longer going to be the spiritual support and encouragement I needed. Letting go when I felt like running towards them, being selfish, and holding on for dear life, really kicks me in the stomach!
After fighting these thoughts and feelings, Lynn's book really shook me up. It was even more emotion to read because Lynn is from Horse Creek, SK, and as he told stories about people from home and growing apart from Canada, it seemed so real to me. Mentions of JC Bailey, Mark Elford, Western Christian College, Miss Torkelson, and many others made me long for home. But the whole point that he continued to drive home chapter after chapter was that people and places are not our home. We cannot live a life longing for the way things were or desiring to be somewhere that we are not. Our life is about longing for a homeland in Heaven! These sad thoughts and struggles have been pushing me more and more to realize that my relationship with God is the most important. Knowing that He will never let me down and my reward with Him will be better than anything in this life is where my focus needs to be!
I wish I could type out a quote from the book, but I lent it out. So here are a few reminders from scripture.
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6
11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.[b]That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. 14So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him." 2 Peter 3

Regina/ WCC/ Glen Elm friends and family- Know that I love you all, I always will, and nothing will change how important you are to me. You hold a special spot in my heart.

Well, I finally decided to do this public blog thing. Myspace is great, but this will be a little more accessible I guess. I have a ton of thoughts and revelations of the last few weeks, especially after spending the last three days in the New Orleans/Gulf of Mexico area, witnessing the extreme devastation there. This whole last three months has been a whirl wind! But, I will leave you hanging for now. I just woke up, it's after 11:00am and I need to get to work. I will write about EVERYTHING soon. Please check back!