5.29.06
PHYSICALLY: Well, I haven't written much because I haven't wanted yall to feel sorry for me or worried. I had a stomach virus for a few days which interrupted my new plan for trying to be around the team. I wanted to go to women's time on Sunday morning but just could not get it together. I feel much better today. Thanks for your prayers.
SPIRITUALLY: I looked in the mirror the other day and thought, "I have no joy in my life." I have been feeling like I have no purpose here. I told Chip that I could take care of Streed at home, because I feel like that is all I do here. I was reading today in Psalm 29. The last verse said, "The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace." I remembered that my joy is in the Lord not in my circumstances.
A few days ago I was reading more in I Thessalonians. 5:24 says, "Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass." God continues to teach me and remind me of truths from his word. I know He has purpose in me being here. I truly am enjoying what I am learning and I look forward to what I will learn.
ABOUT STREED: He said "moon" earlier today as he was looking at a book and again tonight when he saw it in the sky. He is jabbering a lot and it is so cute. He is eating really well. We learned that if we just give him a fork he will eat his food, whether or not it needs a fork. I will post some pictures soon.
More later.
5.29.2006
5.21.2006
Brazil #1
We are in Brazil for the summer. Today is day 5, I think. We are settling in to life here. The weather is great, as is the food. I had one of the best meals of my life last night at Le Chef, trout.
Today has been a great and refreshing day. The morning began with Praise & Worship at the students' house. Streed and I went because I knew he would love the music and I needed it. I was very tearful because of the worship as well as the realization that I have not experienced that in a long time. It reconfirmed for me why we are here, why we do what we do and that we want to live like this for the rest of our lives. We are often asked how long we will be with Campus Outreach. We never have a definite answer. We still don't, but I am confident we want to be in ministry for the long haul.
After the prayer time Chip spoke on the four emotional phases of an International Project. 1st--the Honeymoon--everything is rosey and perfect, 2nd--Questioning--why am I here, can God use me...3rd--Panic--surely God made a mistake in sending me here, ready to bail, can't take it anymore--4th--Home--the place you are becomes home and you are at peace there.
While he was speaking I realized that I never even sniffed the honeymoon phase but went straight to the questioning/panic combo. The first few days were hard including a break down the first night over something that happened with Streed. It probably was not a huge deal but after a full day and night of traveling it was more than I could take. Plus, in my heart of hearts I desire COMFORT. I wrote on a slip of paper on Day 3 that, "At this point home=comfort. My flesh desires comfort, therefore my heart desires home". We are studying 1 Thessalonians and this came from my time in Chapter 3. I am glad to say that today this is not the case.
More later.
Today has been a great and refreshing day. The morning began with Praise & Worship at the students' house. Streed and I went because I knew he would love the music and I needed it. I was very tearful because of the worship as well as the realization that I have not experienced that in a long time. It reconfirmed for me why we are here, why we do what we do and that we want to live like this for the rest of our lives. We are often asked how long we will be with Campus Outreach. We never have a definite answer. We still don't, but I am confident we want to be in ministry for the long haul.
After the prayer time Chip spoke on the four emotional phases of an International Project. 1st--the Honeymoon--everything is rosey and perfect, 2nd--Questioning--why am I here, can God use me...3rd--Panic--surely God made a mistake in sending me here, ready to bail, can't take it anymore--4th--Home--the place you are becomes home and you are at peace there.
While he was speaking I realized that I never even sniffed the honeymoon phase but went straight to the questioning/panic combo. The first few days were hard including a break down the first night over something that happened with Streed. It probably was not a huge deal but after a full day and night of traveling it was more than I could take. Plus, in my heart of hearts I desire COMFORT. I wrote on a slip of paper on Day 3 that, "At this point home=comfort. My flesh desires comfort, therefore my heart desires home". We are studying 1 Thessalonians and this came from my time in Chapter 3. I am glad to say that today this is not the case.
More later.
5.10.2006
The Crooms
Here we are. This is last summer so it's almost a year old. I wanted this up at the top, not as a post, but, like I said, I am new at this.
Why a blog
3 Reasons
1: I am leaving in 6 days for Brazil and I figured this would be an easy way for people to know what is going on with us while we're away.
2: It is easier than email.
3: I only know what is going on with me when I begin to write, so this will be as much for me as for my readers.
1: I am leaving in 6 days for Brazil and I figured this would be an easy way for people to know what is going on with us while we're away.
2: It is easier than email.
3: I only know what is going on with me when I begin to write, so this will be as much for me as for my readers.
first timer
This is my first time to ever post. I had been thinking about getting a blog for a few days now when a friend of mine sent me her address. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to sign up.
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