http://merveille.blogdrive.com/ wonderwild Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:55:16 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2004. Arts Entertainment Christianity http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/17.html Mon, 26 Jul 2004 19:53:29 GMT So this is like an alien landscape to me at the moment, because it's been so long since I've actually blogged. Baaad llama. Bad. Anyway, since I harped on the bell to blog I suppose I'm obliged to follow my own counsel. (Not that I mind.) CIY was a jaw dropper. It was also an answer to prayer in alot of ways, just because I was able to become alot closer to the people at ACC. I really really love them and I'm a little frustrated at not being able to be full time there, but at the same time I know that I'm called to be doing just what I'm doing for the time being. I am,... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=17 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/16.html Thu, 01 Jul 2004 23:34:19 GMT Huzzah! Let there be rejoicing! My birthday is finally here. (My 21st, no less) Thus far, my day has been delightful, except for me being here at work, presently. But I woke up to my floor being filled and I mean filled with balloons, piled nose high with my bed. Red and white, too. They were all courtesy of Fernie the amazing hot-air machine. I was impressed. Also, there was a pink and creme rose waiting for me and then...mom made a fantastic display of breakfast, complete with low fat hashbrowns, low fat cinnamon rolls, and egg beaters. Then, they surprised me with breakfast presents. A... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=16 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/15.html Thu, 24 Jun 2004 20:11:49 GMT Jordan said something great to me, the other day, as I was adding more miles to my well-worn soapbox. We were talking about God and time and mercy and he said; "God is even better than you think". It's stuck with me as I plow through my tempestuous schedule, that in everything, as impressed as I am with the grandeur of my vision, God is even greater than I think. Jordan's been especially lovely, lately. Hoosta, Jordan. On my mind...pray for the people around us. I don't do it enough. I think of my natural tendancy to try and fight everyone's battles, and then so decidedly... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=15 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/14.html Thu, 17 Jun 2004 03:39:16 GMT Jesse Duplantis was at Word Alive, last night and I went. That's become one of the best points of my year. Plus, it's only 3 weeks until CIY and only 2 until my birthday. I still haven't decided what I'm going to do. I was thinking maybe Chicago, but I think the money is better spent on Fl. (Unless we maybe make it a day trip) or possibly shopping or...I don't know. Something. I have to say that I'm very proud of Kelsey Bell for getting her license. Shouts and snaps and spoons. I'm going to the movies here momentarily. It's a nice post-work let down. But I'm not doing very well with... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=14 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/13.html Mon, 14 Jun 2004 19:32:46 GMT I'm at the library and my time on the computer will expire soon, but I haven't been here in a while and sometimes this feels like breathing to me, the deep breath kind that fills your lungs with refreshing life. This last week was madness, teaching in the morning and work to follow. This week I don't have theatre, but I will again next week. I'm appreciative of the breather, although I'd rather be working. Note to self, get everything done this week so I can feel ahead of the game next week. So, yesterday, Sunday...church. And Jesse. Suffice it to say and interesting introduction and a good... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=13 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/12.html Thu, 03 Jun 2004 03:46:41 GMT I just deleted such a very long entry. *waaaaah* (<------- it's my blog, I can cry if I want to!) In brief, I stated that today seemed brilliantly productive. I have done much in the way of gathering information and also vacation planning. I bought our tickets yesterday. This vacation is a source of great joy for me, and gratitude to the Lord for providing a way. I'm going to re-join the YMCA tomorrow. I'm really thrilled about it. It's time to step up my healthy living. I'm also determined to go as totally organic as possible. That's one of the things I like best about myself, is... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=12 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/11.html Tue, 01 Jun 2004 02:25:36 GMT I am feeling overwhelmed. I am wishing I could bargain with the sun for an hour or two more, to accomplish these things that so quickly backlog in the "urgent and not yet done" pile. A random list of said things include (but are not limited to) Working on the room for children's church, preparing the lesson, working on the lesson for next week's DOE meeting, blogging on Eden, fliers upon fliers for StarKids, library errands, ticket buying, fund-raising, license-place procuring, posting on E-2, laundry, losing 30 lbs, cleaning out my car, hanging out with Kelsey, the StarKids staff meeting,... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=11 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/10.html Sat, 29 May 2004 05:56:21 GMT Eeeh, so, today was vastly unproductive. Hmm, I shouldn't say totally, because mum and I had our ritual luncheon at Oakley's. The second time around did not dissapoint. And I did find some things to buy. Yay for buying things. My particular favorite is a necklace I found at global gifts (a store I'm relatively certain Miss Bell would love) It's a huge cluster of red beads. It came from Indonesia. Global Gifts is a store that works with the Fair Trade Organization, making it possible for people to make a better income in poverty stricken countries. I always love buying things there... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=10 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/9.html Wed, 26 May 2004 06:26:10 GMT Such a day this has been! To recount, by number....First, having spoken with Pastor J and Cathleen, I have been officially invited to be children's pastor for their church. I'm dizzy with the possibilities. Children's choirs, outreaches, etcetc.....(to the extent that I went straight to the Christian bookstore to find books and supplies....school-ish supplies, no less. Could I be more excited?) Ehm, and there's things to handle, as well....what to do about ACC? However, the news came the same day they released the loan money in the bank. And I'll be paid the same amount as the payment.... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=9 http://merveille.blogdrive.com/archive/8.html Mon, 24 May 2004 16:04:30 GMT My mother is my hero. She is everything I want to be. I watch her and I understand that, unlike some role models and heros, she doesn't aspire to see her name in lights. Rather, she becomes light to the people around her. My mother can do anything, she performs miracles on a regular basis, through faith in Christ, talent and love. It is without an undue sense of self that she pours herself out and becomes vast, like the ocean, deep and familiar, with secrets and stories to tell. Like seashells, pressed to my ear, I hear her voice in my mind, guiding me, my champion in the darkness, and my... (more) http://merveille.blogdrive.com/comments?id=8