End of the Semester

So many things are happening around here right now!

I just spent the weekend in Sheridan with my family and celebrated my brother Michael's graduation. It was really busy, but we had fun just being all together. I'm soooo proud of my little bro! He did a great job putting his speech together and I know he will do well at college next year. I will definitely miss him! He has always been kind of the constant quiet one... I don't know what I'll do when he's not at home.

While at home, I was able to sit down and have a chat with my Pastor. It went really well. From the course of the conversation, I was able to determine what needs to be done right now. I'm still praying that God would provide and that I'll be able to head to Chile in July. Please pray with me that this would all come together.

Gotta run for now... thank you for your prayers!

A little lesson...

Without going into a lot of details, I just wanted to share with you all something that God has been working on my heart. More and more lately I am discovering how much I really lack in my love for other people. It seems that sometimes no matter how hard I try or how much I pray about it... it doesn't change. Sometimes the problem is really my attitude... even though I'm praying I don't really want to change the problem. Does that make sense? Anywho...
I'm soooo excited about the warm weather... I just want to sit outside all day long, or go for a hike, or jump in the lake, or.... pretty much anything. I love it!
So, we have ABC this afternoon... ABC is After-school Bible Club. It takes place every afternoon at the church here and I drive the church van to the school to pick up kids then take them home after ABC. I've really enjoyed being involved this past year. It has been a bit of a stretching experience for me as well... definitely rewarding! I love it when kids recognize you and call you by name!
Ok... so I gotta run!

Change of Plans!

I will get to see my sister and her family this weekend after all! A friend of mine is going to Scottsbluff this weekend to speak in church and she asked me if I wanted to ride along. Of course... I said yes!!! So, after cleaning a little bit this morning, I'm all packed and ready to go.
Hmm... I think I might play a little bit of horsey and candy land and pretty much anything we might be able to fit into a short amount of time. I love spending time with my nieces and nephews!
The weather is soooo weird today! It was nice and the sun was shining this morning and then about 11:30 the wind came up and blew in some snow. Now it just keeps going back and forth between wind/rain and sunshine.
So, last night I did decide to go to that play with some friends. It was pretty fun. A nice alternative to watching movies all night on Friday night. I'm not sure I really want to see Willy Wonka again though. I guess it just depends on who you go with. We really had a pretty fun group though. Well... I'm off for now.

What a headache... literally!

OK... so yes, I am one of thousands of Americans who waited until the last minute to do their taxes. Silly me... I though it was going to be 1040 EZ... who was I kidding? I guess it really wasn't that bad... I did end up having to do a little more run around than usual, but thanks to Mr. Friesen... I was able to get it done... I think :) We'll see if the government comes after me! I did find out that you have to be 25 in order to receive Earned Income Credit... I still think that's pretty dumb! Oh, well...
I'm a little bummed cause Monica and David were going to bring the kids up here this weekend, but alas... the weather was bad last night and they had to turn around and go home. Somehow nothing else is quite as good. Virginia expressed her feelings by saying "Miss needs me" & "I have to see Miss, she's gonna cry". To which I said, "yup, Miss is gonna cry!" sniff, sniff...
So, I guess there is some sort of high school play tonight... I think it might be Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory... maybe I'll go with some of the students...

The Thursday Life...

Well... today is Thursday... typically that means I cook supper in the dining hall and then practice bells with the rest of the hand bell choir for 2 hrs in the evening. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
Today... it's snowing! Can you imagine (sarcastic)?!?!? I was just checking out the weather forcast and it looks like Monday and Tuesday are going to be gorgeous! I can't wait!!! I'm just praying for summer to come quickly!
The office is ever busy right now... trying to plan things for the Alumni banquet that will take place the first weekend in May. Everything is coming together, but there is a lot to think about. I'm also making updates on publication stuff and will soon be printing publications to take on choir tour.
We did have our choir practice today instead of tomorrow. My bro-in-law David is going to be coming up with the family tonight and speaking in chapel. So we had to do a little switch-a-roo. Anyway... I'm pretty excited that they're coming.

Current life!

Hello there!
I'm not totally sure how this whole blogging thing will work, but I'm going to give it a shot :)
Many of you know that God currently has me at Cornerstone Bible Institute. My responsibilities vary in so many ways. I cook about 4 meals a week in the dining hall and then spend a majority of the rest of the time in the office. I have especially enjoyed getting to mess around with the publishing programs and being able to work with the publications that CBI puts out.
One big responsibility I've had this year was putting together CBI's annual college days. It was a challenge, but there was a lot of help and God Blessed.
Well, I guess that's all for now... Thanks soooo much for your prayers!
Melissa