Yesterday, I took four girls shopping at the mall. We were on the lookout for a Halloween costume for me. I told them that I wanted to wear a blue wig that I have at camp. The rest of the costume I was open to suggestions. We went to a bunch of stores. They designed an … [Read more...] about What am I going to be for Halloween?
Archives for October 2008
EMHE
I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer at the central IL home that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was building. It's in Pekin, IL. What a cool experience! I love the show though I rarely watch it since it airs while I'm at church. When I heard that Confession, our young … [Read more...] about EMHE
Run with perseverance
“C’mon, you can do it! We’re almost there.” “Keep going! Look ahead, you can see the finish line.” These are just a couple of the comments that I heard at the Chicago Marathon. I was standing just past the sign for mile 26 where the runners turn the last corner and enter the … [Read more...] about Run with perseverance
New boss
I have a new boss. Strange to have yet another new boss in such a short amount of time. I was hired under one director, worked the summer under our interim director and now we have hired an executive director. Well not really hired so much as promoted the business manager. His … [Read more...] about New boss
My baptism
Today I was baptized at Riverside Community Church. I've been wanting to do this for awhile but now seemed the appropriate time. I wasn't really sure what to expect. I'd seen baptisms done at other churches but never at this one. The worship team was playing as I climbed into the … [Read more...] about My baptism