California

I returned from California on Sunday the 26th. It was an amazing trip. We did a lot of amazing things. Four hours of coaching with Ray Rivers. Visited the San Diego Zoo. Several days at the Beach. Visited Old Town. Toured several ships. Pictures?

On the plane on the way there


I finally saw the Grand Canyon from the air



First sunset in San Diego



Touring San Diego by car


Took a ton of stairs down into a cave which let out onto the ocean



Chris, Aunt Fran, and Uncle Al who allowed us to stay with them and borrow their car all week. Their generosity and hospitality was amazing.


Four hour of lessons with Ray Rivers



Crawling through a submarine


View of the outside of the Submarine


The Star of India


On the Bay there were six ships which were open for tours. I took a ton of pictures for Grandpa Driver, but here are a few.

San Diego Zoo

California Highway sign in Old Town

Picture at Old Town. A very cool touristy shopping spot.

Chris and I started dating on Wednesday during our week in San Diego. I am continually amazed with God's provision and role in our relationship. My phone also died while I was in San Diego. I am currently waiting for a new one to arrive. Feel free to call and find out more about the trip. The new phone is supposed to come today. :)

Correct

It did in fact only take a few hours for the assurance to fade away into doubt. And while, the doubt doesn't feel very pleasant. I am none the crying out to God to hold me close and give me the strength I lack. I am sure His hand is in this somewhere, whether I can see it moving or not.

On another note:

Happy Birthday Sir!

Today

Today things seem evident and immanent. Like if it were a snake it would have bitten me. I like this feeling. It feels like I am in control and in the loop. But tomorrow... I'm pretty sure that tomorrow, if not in a few hours, things will not seem obvious anymore. I will begin to second guess and to doubt. I don't like that feeling. It makes me feel helpless, but it forces me into the arms of my Savior who can handle things far better than I. So I'll take either side knowing that God is sovereign.

Upcoming

7/5-7/11 - Prepping for VBS. Organizing materials. Begging for more helpers. Creating Emergency Info Sheets for Children. Finishing Decorating Sets.

7/12-7/18 - VBS. 9AM to 12PM. Friend's Wedding in Lafayette on 18th. Anniversary Party at the Studio.

7/19-7/26 - California. Lessons with Ray. San Diego Zoo. Beaches.

7/27 - --- - Prepping for the Fall

That's the basic outline of what is happening with me for the next several weeks. I find I am overwhelmed with the amount of work I need to do and also the enormous elephant in the room. At least I have something to distract me from the work load.