Summer Happenings

This post will serve as a sort of “life update” for anyone interested ~

* This summer, I’ve taken a total of 5 ½ weeks off of school and work. I’m now down to 2 weeks left. I’ve immensely enjoyed the time away (though I’ve been quite busy). Sleeping late is by far my favorite part of summer – always has been! :)

* A close second in the “best part of summer” competition is reading … for fun! For some strange reason, textbooks don’t have the same allure. ;) I’m sure I’ve read no less than 1,000 pages in the past 3 weeks. Love it.

* I’m currently reading Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream by David Platt. It has taken me a while to get through it because it’s so darn convicting! I feel like Dr. Platt has put into words the stirring that’s been taking place in my heart in recent months – a challenge to seek more than a comfortable, stable life with all the “stuff” at the expense of radical devotion to Christ.

* It’s the end of VBS week at church. I’ve been working with 3rd and 4th graders all week and I am whooped. For the most part they’ve been a good group and we’ve had fun at Saddle Ridge Ranch.

* I’ve been amazed at how God used the lessons and music to minister to my own heart. His love knows no age limits.

* I had oral surgery last Friday to remove all four of my wisdom teeth. Ouch!

* I may or may not have used a VBS song to combat an attack from the enemy. But that’s a post for another day … ;)

* My best friend got engaged last night and the reality that we are no longer kids has hit me hard. She and I have been friends since the first day of 7th grade … and that’s been quite a few years! I guess we’re really adults now. Anyway, I could not be happier for her and her love. Starting today I’m working on my tan. :)

How’s your summer going?