Jump! and God is goooooooood!

Last week was my 3rd girls retreat with South Shores and it was amazing! I had begun to think that girls were not capable of a drama -free weekend but thankfully I was wrong. I got to return to my summer home (Pondo) and see some familiar faces that I miss. What a great trip for my girls and for me of learning to take the right kind of risks in order to live a life worthy of the calling we received. Thanks girls!

I also got to see a good friend that I thought I had lost - but like I said God is good and He continues to surprise me by how He uses our pain and suffering for His glory. I am humbled daily by my depravity and my subsequent need for a Savior.

P.S. Charlie Hall is amazing

This is for you Haylee!

I can't believe you are 12 years old - seems like yesterday you were barfing in the backseat and screaming your head off! You have grown into such a sweet, beautiful girl - I had so much fun hanging out with you - can't wait to see you again.

I'm back and here's some pics

I had a great time in Idaho with Amy and the Fam - I always do.

Here are some pics - sorry Haylee I haven't downloaded the pictures from my other camera (that's where the pictures of you and Andrew are).

Devin, Jewel, Jen, and I went to see Rob Bell last night at the Wiltern Theatre in LA. It was good and very thought provoking for me and the girls. He always makes you think good and long about your life and how you're living it. Very good for me - Except the excruciatingly long drive in traffic and almost getting hit by an out of control driver that spun out on the freeway.

Good News and I'm going to Idaho

Good News - my back is finally feeling better! Wahhoooo! (mmm . . . wahoo's that sounds good). After over 6 weeks of Physical Therapy my back is finally responding to treatment. Please keep praying for me though - it's never 100% and I feel like it could reverse at any time - I guess that's something I will always live with.
I'm going to Boise tomorrow to see Amy - my dear sweet friend from high school whom I love! (And Bruce, Haylee, Alyssa, and Andrew - can't forget you guys). I'm so excited to see all of them - it's been too long. After all these years Amy is still one of my favorite people in the world. : ) This picture is from Prom - aren't we hot!!!!! I'll try and post pictures when I am there.

Shout Out to the Skippers!

I am doing soooooo much better than last week for a couple of reasons . . .

1. Pondo (and Dan and Becky's house) are still standing - Praise God - that was a close one.

2. Because the Skippers were evacuated to Balboa Island (that's rough) I got to have dinner with them on Monday night! These people are continually blessing my life in so many ways. Thanks again Dan, Becky, and Daniel for bringing some much needed joy into my life.

3. God is so good - even in the hardest of times I am able to see His mercy and love. I am blown away by the lessons He's teaching me and those around me.