The email that just sent my happy meter through the roof: [!!!]
Lt Richardson,
We are in the process of finalizing the school agreement; we are already in the building cleaning and organizing. Your help would be appreciated. School session begins on Sept 28th, and Wing Diamond Orientation begins on the 18th, at 4:30p.m. So we have made boarding accomodations for you, and I believe we are at the last hurdle.... [etc]
Let me know your plans and thoughts.
Lt Starke
AHHHHH! Wisconsin Air Academy is going to happen!!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sister Love <3
So I have to be vague with this story, for certain reasons, but the main idea is that I officially love my sister. Always have, of course, but she just stood up for me in a way she never has before.
Maybe all the years of being the big older sis paid off? Haha I don't know. But if you've ever watched "Pride and Prejudice," think Jane and Lizzie. It was one of those moments.
She went after somebody like a bulldog and I didn't even know about it until the aftermath, but wow. I thought it was incredibly mean, and harsh, but yikes...... the point is that she stood up for me and didn't even tell me about it.
How she did it is beside the point, for now; whether or not she was right is beside the point too... what happened is the point, lol. Even if she'd been dead wrong I would be impressed. She really showed that she cares. She defended me and I didn't even complain to her about anything!
It was like one of those "Whose a$$ am I kicking, babe?" things, except it was my sister who went and messed someone up (verbally), not a boyfriend. Wow.
Basically, I'm in shock, and you would be too if you knew the whole story.
Regardless, she let that good old Janelle temper flare up for old time's sake. It was a beautiful thing.
GOSH I love my sister.
Maybe all the years of being the big older sis paid off? Haha I don't know. But if you've ever watched "Pride and Prejudice," think Jane and Lizzie. It was one of those moments.
She went after somebody like a bulldog and I didn't even know about it until the aftermath, but wow. I thought it was incredibly mean, and harsh, but yikes...... the point is that she stood up for me and didn't even tell me about it.
How she did it is beside the point, for now; whether or not she was right is beside the point too... what happened is the point, lol. Even if she'd been dead wrong I would be impressed. She really showed that she cares. She defended me and I didn't even complain to her about anything!
It was like one of those "Whose a$$ am I kicking, babe?" things, except it was my sister who went and messed someone up (verbally), not a boyfriend. Wow.
Basically, I'm in shock, and you would be too if you knew the whole story.
Regardless, she let that good old Janelle temper flare up for old time's sake. It was a beautiful thing.
GOSH I love my sister.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Falling Back In Love With Him...
I'm falling back in love with God again... a personal little revival.
It's not that things are suddenly going great, and therefore I feel like praising God. In fact, the song "Praise You In This Storm" by Casting Crowns would more accurately depict how life is at the moment. (Even more so for a good friend of mine than for myself.)
The difference in me is that I have returned to my first love... God... and am re-learning to put things in His hands. To stop stressing and worrying, because while I do need to work hard, there are things I cannot change. Those I leave up to Him.
I also think God is teaching me a lesson about humility. It's too easy to let things go to our heads. I'm not saying I have, but... no, I probably have. I know that at times I have. No more. And it's not something I can think about and then forget... you've got to work at it.
Humility isn't slavery or self-degradation, and it's not at all marked by a lack of self-confidence. The disciples were as humble as was possible, yet Jesus told them people would know them by their boldness and their courage. Oxymoronic? No.
When I remember that God is in control of all things - whether or not it's His will that they happen, he is still in charge - I am happier. It's letting go of being the boss of my own life. Taking charge where I need to, but ultimately leaving it to Him. Praise God.
Who are we
That You would be mindful of us
What do You see
That’s worth looking our way
We are free
In ways that we never should be
Sweet release
From the grip of these chains
Like hinges straining from the weight
My heart no longer can keep from singing
All that is within me cries
For You alone be glorified
Emmanuel
God with us
My heart sings a brand new song
The debt is paid, these chains are gone
Emmanuel
God with us
Lord You know
Our hearts don’t deserve
Your glory
Still You show
A love we cannot afford
Like hinges straining from the weight
My heart no longer can keep from singing...
Such a tiny offering compared to Calvary
Nevertheless we lay it at Your feet
It's not that things are suddenly going great, and therefore I feel like praising God. In fact, the song "Praise You In This Storm" by Casting Crowns would more accurately depict how life is at the moment. (Even more so for a good friend of mine than for myself.)
The difference in me is that I have returned to my first love... God... and am re-learning to put things in His hands. To stop stressing and worrying, because while I do need to work hard, there are things I cannot change. Those I leave up to Him.
I also think God is teaching me a lesson about humility. It's too easy to let things go to our heads. I'm not saying I have, but... no, I probably have. I know that at times I have. No more. And it's not something I can think about and then forget... you've got to work at it.
Humility isn't slavery or self-degradation, and it's not at all marked by a lack of self-confidence. The disciples were as humble as was possible, yet Jesus told them people would know them by their boldness and their courage. Oxymoronic? No.
When I remember that God is in control of all things - whether or not it's His will that they happen, he is still in charge - I am happier. It's letting go of being the boss of my own life. Taking charge where I need to, but ultimately leaving it to Him. Praise God.
Who are we
That You would be mindful of us
What do You see
That’s worth looking our way
We are free
In ways that we never should be
Sweet release
From the grip of these chains
Like hinges straining from the weight
My heart no longer can keep from singing
All that is within me cries
For You alone be glorified
Emmanuel
God with us
My heart sings a brand new song
The debt is paid, these chains are gone
Emmanuel
God with us
Lord You know
Our hearts don’t deserve
Your glory
Still You show
A love we cannot afford
Like hinges straining from the weight
My heart no longer can keep from singing...
Such a tiny offering compared to Calvary
Nevertheless we lay it at Your feet
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