Today I watched part of The Lion King with the children I work with. I absolutely love Disney movies. For the most part I can't name very many movies I don't like from Disney. But the real reason I'm writing today is that during the movie I was reminded of the song Akunamatata (my spelling could be absolutely wrong) but it means no worries for the rest of our days. It's our problem free philosophy. There are so many times in my life that I truly forget to not worry. At the end of the school year I had posted the scripture Matt 11:28 all over my home. "Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." God is so faithful to remind us not to worry about tomorrow because it will take care of itself. As a planner and someone who likes "my ducks in order" I am constantly learning but not worrying and trusting God with not only the outcome but the process it takes to get where He wants me. And of course where would be without patience to help accomplish that. Isn't God good.

I am preparing to start a new school year. I'm looking forward to the year for more reasons than one, but in my preparation it has been a good reminder to not get so caught up in the details that I lose sight of the goal.

Kindred Spirits

One of my all time favorite movies is "Anne of Green Gables." From this movie I took the phrase "kindred spirit." I have been blessed to know some amazing people who are truly kindred spirits. They are those people who as soon as you meet them you know them. You connect with them in a special way, not always in the same way. Most often then not it is in completely different ways. They are those rare people in your life who you don't see everyday or maybe not even once a week, but as soon as you around each other it is as though you were never apart.

Life is an incredible journey and we all walk a different path. But I simply must say what a treasure it is to have kindred spirits cross my path and at times walk with me a little ways.

Tonight I visited with two of those kindred spirits in my life. It's amazing how refreshed we are after visiting with one another. There is still that part of me that longs to have that everyday. And in His sweet amazing grace Jesus simply reminds me that He is a true kindred spirit and he never leaves my side. Oh what an awesome God that we serve. That He would come down from heaven to serve us and minister to us and give His life that we might know Him intimately as our Savior and so much more.

Home

I have loved the time I have spent with my family and friends, but I am truly glad to be at my own place. It took me a few hours to unpack and get reorganized but I'm so glad to be home again. I still have cleaning to do but I am one of those weird people who get excited about cleaning and after I'm done I may be tired but very refreshed. So my plan is to come home to clean after church, I'm already planning what I need to get done. Yeah for cleaning!!

Mothers

I love my mom. It's so amazing to me how my mom can make a friend wherever she goes. I know for a fact my mother is not the only one who befriends almost anyone she meets. It makes me think about myself and whether or not I actually take the time to ask how someones day is or if I'm in too much of a hurry and I impatiently wait for my receipt so I can get home as soon as possible to avoid people in general. I think we all have something to learn from our mothers.

I went to a quilt show today with my mother. It is truly amazing the work of art that was on display. My mother and I now have more projects to work on. I am very excited about making a small wall hanging in the shape of a flag with the pledge of allegiance to hang in my classroom. Last year my flag kept falling off the wall and all I heard from my students is that I had to burn it because it was on the ground. I of course did not burn the flag but now I will have something much better in its place.

We finally have sun outside!!! So I'm going to find something to do outside in the warm summer sun. Enjoy your day and give your mom a call, she misses you.

My blog

I must simply say that I never thought I would have a blog. For my own reasons I don't want to have a myspace or facebook, but here I am now with a blog. Of course this was a result of some coersion by my friends Becky and Zippy, oh and Aduma too. So for now I shall see how much I like expressing my thoughts on a computer for others to read.

On another note, I think it would simply be wonderful if all the amazing people I have so much fun hanging out with were in the same area code. Even though they are not I cherish the precious time I do spend with each and everyone. The late night Cribbage games, creating my new blog, oh and who could forget watching UHF. :) Isn't it amazing what you learn about someone and are willing to share because you've laughed together over the silliest things.

Tomorrow I leave the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Denver. The site of such splender only just barely touches the greatness of God. The beauty He displays all around us always makes me pause and enjoy. So I will say goodbye to these mountains but I will come again and be in awe once more of God's creation.

One last note to my friend Zippy and my new friend Aduma we finished taking the tape off the wall and it truly was not the same without you. Be blessed dear friends. Don't worry about tomorrow for it will take care of itself.

My new and old friends

So here I am in Colorado helping a dear friend paint her home. I am having a blast!!!! I may be covered in paint but the reward of fellowship makes up for all the clean up. Many hands make light work but if you are in one small room with a few Engineers, an I.T. Manager and my friend's mother the work is done with impeccable accuracy; which makes the end result perfect. But more than the work I have been overjoyed to spend time with old friends and get to know new friends. Without people what a lonely state we would all be in. Work is made fun when you're with friends. It's a pleasure to learn about people I've never known and continue to develop the relationships I already have.

So the next time you decide to paint remember to invite friends along to help because the work ahead of you will turn into a memorable experience.