this week has been exciting. last week i finished school and this week i have been doing a lot of nothing. it's been wonderful. i hadn't really sat down and taken time to be alone with Jesus and breathe deeply and think deeply in a long time. it's been great. i feel rejuvenated....like life really is less about me and more about God....things seem clearer. what this time has brought me is realization that i do not operate well without good solid time in the word and w/ Jesus. I need HIM desperately. i am empty, broken, nothing without HIM. i cannot stand to be around me nor can others when i'm not being filled with the spirit. i have started running regularly again.... it's a good thing. my knees don't so much enjoy it, but my spirit is loving it. the beach is the best. i can be right on the shore with kids one minute, sea lions the next, silence, and the waves. i love it. it's beautiful. i feel like i could keep running, but my body tells me to stop eventually because it's sore. my bible study is studying amos. what a book. if you haven't read it, i suggest it. it's tough. convicting even. i'm learning about how much i oppress the poor the needy. we need to do something about this. i'm being called to serve....where or what is not sure....but i need to get up and do it. alright. my body is tired. i need to go sleep and then get up and spend time with Jesus before heading home. the next two weeks i'll be at calvin crest....it's going to be challenging. God use me. thank you friends for your love and encouragement. find Joy in Him!