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| I am ssoooo tired!
I have decided that I need a vacation. Everyone else at my place of employment has gotten at least one this summer. I want one, too. I'm feeling a bit burnt out of the things that I had been enjoying. Working two jobs, volunteering in a gazillion ways at church, and keeping up with everything else that's been goin on is leavin' me just plain tuckered out.
I'm afraid that I'm not able to be as much of an encouragement and support to my friends as I'd like to be. They seem to be having emotional issues and struggles that I am not giving enough attention to.
Another struggle that is somewhat perplexing to me lately is that somehow it seems the case that other believers are those who are hurting me most. Why is it that others who are walking closely with God are causing another believer to stumble? I know that I am not supposed to lean on anyone other than Jesus, and boy, am I ever learning what that means right now. But like the song says, "When I'm walking in the wilderness, I will choose to praise the Lord." Yup. That's what I'm doing.
God Bless.
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| So there are a couple of, no a few, news updates as of late.
I have commenced what could be titled "The Great Apartment Hunt." I am looking for a 3 to 4 bdr. in Collinsville, for a reasonable price, in a good area, that will allow 4 pets.  yessss Does it sound like fun? Well, it is. God has blessed me with two lovely ladies who want to live with me, and they just happen to be two of my very best friends. YAY!!!
To begin, Jenjay and I completed "tour d'collinsville" last Saturday. We drove to different addresses I had for some realtors, and of the 5, we found one. The others were ruled out on the bases of being either a roadside motel, a retirement community, or no where to be found. I learned that there are two areas of Collinsville that could be considered the projects that I need to avoid, and I will try to do that.
So the potentials... The first is a cute, cozy little white house with black shutters in a comfy, hometown kind of neighborhood. The rent is good. Elena talked them into letting us have pets. And I just think it is cute. The second and the third are townhomes in an area of town that is entirely townhomes. It seems like a nice enough area, though. One is a seemingly popular realtor with a 2 bdr w/ finished basement or a 3 bdr, and the other is a lesser known realtor with a 3 bdr with realtively low rent.
A few other updates are from church. I get to be a part of a dinner theatre we're putting on. I am filling in for a friend who doesn't get to be in it anymore. It's fun being back in a production again. It's been a long time. We had our first rehearsal tonight, and I think it is going to be better than I'd anticipated. Another update is the way God is blessing a newer ministry that our church is involved in. It's called DivorceCare, and it is really meeting a need. It is so cool to watch God use a ministry of the church in such a way. A good friend, and inspiring sister, is going to be heading up a children's version of DivorceCare. She was telling me about it, and it really sounds like something for which my gifts are well-suited. I'll be praying about it.
And last but certainly not least, I got to hang out with my parents this weekend. It was really a blessing. They spent the weekend in St. Louis and stayed in a hotel here in town to celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary. They went out to dinner with my uncle, spent some time alone, and hung out with me at Grant's Farm. It was also my sister and brother-in-law's anniversary yesterday!! Two great years. :) Congratulations, Lisa and Chuck!!!
Well, that is all for now. Do keep me updated on happenings in your life!
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| Being real, true friends is hard work. I'm not sure if it is supposed to be that way, but I am thankful that it is. I am blessed over and over with friends who give so much of themselves to our relationships. This is hard. It's been hard. And I'm sure that there will be hard times in the future. God is working. I've seen His hand in the past in friendships, and I pray that I will continue to see Him at work in the future. Thank you God for your intimate involvment in our lives. Thank you for working all things for your good. Thank you for wanting what's best in our lives. I praise you, God, even though I don't understand.
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| God is SO great!! I don't even pretend to understand. But I trust Him.
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| I'm getting better. God is speaking, and I'm staying close. I still love my friends.
Equally important...
The peace talks in London did not go so hot. Little to no progress was made according to reports I've read. Another is set for June 17 provided that my country lifts earlier restrictions placed on the UN. Anyone else foresee that happening?? Yesterday was their independence day. Celebrations involve traditional dances that honor traditional pagan gods, and many students refused to participate. Apparently, celebrating is mandatory. Over 50 of these students are in prison and being subjected to harsh, cruel treatment.
Prayers are still desparately needed. Please and thank you.
God Bless.
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