God’s Dominion

I haven’t been posting much lately.  I’ve been really busy over the past week and now I’m trying to find work, too.  The Zone retreat is coming up this weekend.  I’m looking forward to it and I’m sure it will be a lot of fun.  I’m pretty sure I’ll end up with Sam in my cabin, but I’m sure it will be fun anyway.   It’s looking like there’s a good chance of snow on the ground so I may need to go pick up a sled.  I’m not really sure how these retreats operate, so I’ll just be going along for the ride.  Well, I’m going to to job hunting now.  Pray for me.  Laterz!

Well, my birthday’s finally here.  Tuesday I turn 35.  For the first time in as long as I can remember, my mom doesn’t appear to be throwing me a party.  She may have finally figured out that I don’t like having a party.  I guess telling her I hate having a party for all those years finally sank in.  I don’t know that I would’ve planned to spend my birthday at church, but considering the Zone and TGA have been the only bright spots to my last week or so, I guess it will be okay.  I look forward to hanging out with my guys.  I just hope they don’t give me a hard time.  The way I feel right now, it would just be nice to have one small group meeting without being interrupted every thirty seconds.  Maybe I just need a hug.  I guess a “Happy Birthday” might be nice, too.   Laterz!

Those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile (you still there Wendy & Maria?) will remember my “What a Week” post from almost two years ago where I had a micro burst (that’s a mini tornado) knock down a tree and my power pole and my brother’s van crash into another of my trees.  Well, this week has put that one to shame.  Unfortunately, I can’t go into any detail because it involves somebody else.  Tuesday night was difficult as I was not very happy but had to be happy for the Zone (jr. high ministry).  I actually really enjoyed seeing my small group boys again after not seeing them for a month (yes, even Sam ).  It was the high point of my week.  Keep me in your prayers.  Thanks.  Laterz!

Last week’s bad week got worse this week (and it’s only Tuesday).  I can’t go into any details, but please pray for me and the family I mentioned below.  Pray for strength and wisdom.  Thank you.  Laterz!

Last week I got a phone call at 2 in the morning from one of “my boys” (nobody in our small group).  His grandfather had just died.  I’ve been trying to help him and his brother through this difficult time.  His older brother has been struggling.  Please pray for them as they deal with this and help me as I try to help them.  I’m having a difficult time getting the older brother to open up and he’s lashing out in anger towards everybody in his family.  They’ve asked me to pray at the memorial service, so pray for that, too.  Thanks.  Laterz!

Well, the new year is here.  I was thinking back to the beginning of 2007 and what’s changed.  I guess the biggest changes have been work & church for me.  My company became an independent entity and became profitable in 2007.  Very exciting for me.  Who knows, maybe in a few years I’ll be selling techSVI to somebody for millions of dollars and retiring.  Hey, I can dream!  A year ago, I was a member at the Chapel and nothing more.  A year later, I’m one of the setup crew for Meet the Chapel every month, one of the regulars at TGA (“The Great Adventure” – children’s ministry) and 3rd grade boys small group leader, and a Zone (jr. high ministry) sixth grade boys small group leader.  A couple of the boys even read my blog (hi Adam & Sam & anybody else who hasn’t told me they read my blog).  To be honest, I planned to work with TGA, but I actually didn’t want to do the Zone (and told Bekah & Dave that).  Somehow, here I am.  Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy it and I love my group…even Sam .  I just didn’t want to end up with activities every night so I have no time to do anything.  Here I am out of the house three out of five days a week.  I’m curious to see what 2008 brings.  How was your 2007?  What are you looking forward to in 2008?  Laterz!