Last week I had the opportunity to attend our district conference in the Black Hills. It was a nice little reprieve from the day to day stuff, I enjoy getting away from that type of stuff. The speaker that was there really spoke to a couple of areas that were much needed. Sadly I don’t remember the exact words or ideas fully, however they were good reminders for me as I wrap up my time in Gillette. And with the thought of moving on whether it’s to a ministry or school, they were very encouraging to me. So I came back home worked for a day then left for a few days of vacation to see the family. It was such great timing for me, just to get away and refocus. We got to be home for a few days with my family, which was great, my grandmother turned 91! She’s such a great woman and healthy as a horse. It was also a chance to see my baby sister before she took off for basic training for the Army. That is quite the adventure for her, being older than 90% of the other recruits should be interesting and a great experience for her. It was also her birthday two days after she got to basic, so kind of bittersweet for her.
Either way, the family and I have some pretty big plans in the near future happening. We don’t really know those plans, but we have a general idea about a couple of things, and it’s pretty big for our family. We’re excited to figure out the possibilities and where to go, and we’re really just trying to rest in Christ and allow Him to open ideas and directions for us. It’s amazing how less stressful it is when I allow “Jesus, take the wheel.”
The college ministry is going ok, I’ve really been able to connect with a few students and it’s great walking with them. We’re still not busting at the seams numbers wise, but there has been a new person nearly every week, which is very exciting. Now we just need to get them to make it a habit to come. But It’s been pretty cool to see God working, even in the small things, or as scripture says “God is in the whisper.”
