Wonderful weekend!

This past weekend I went down to PA to visit Megan. I got there on Friday and was welcomed with an episode of Psych. It was nice to see my boys again :) and Megan, of course. ;)
On Saturday, we went shopping at Crate and Barrel to use up a gift card that was given to Megan as a graduation gift. It was nice to spend someone else's money and get things you would not normally lavish on yourself. Then we saw the movie Valkyrie, which is 4 stars in my opinion. I really liked it because it was clean. Hardly any offensive language and nothing crude or sexual. Just clean entertainment, good acting and it was based on a true story so that always makes it better for me. Before the movie, we found a Christian bookstore so we spent some time there before the movie started. That was nice. After the movie, I was pretty hungry so we walked around trying to find something for me to eat. I ended up bringing back a slice of pizza to the apartment.
On Sunday, we went to one of Megan's possible church homes and it was really great. Joshua Harris ended up being the guest speaker. What a pleasant surprise! I really enjoyed the service. He spoke on not being anxious concerning the current economic crises and that we should seek ways to help others amidst it all. He also noted that God has been and will remain faithful in providing all of our needs and from God's perspective our needs are clothes, food and water. How much He has blessed us all!! Praise Him! After church, we went back to the apartment and laid low. We went into Philly around 4pm to get my first "Philly cheesesteak" and then worship with Chris Tomlin at the Electric Factory. Awesome!!! I cannot put into words how much this concert meant to me. The worship brought me to tears and I was extremely moved for the lost in the world. May God lead me in His perfect timing that I might share the Good News of Christ with those who have never heard! That is the cry of my heart.
So, overall it was a wonderful weekend. Thank you Megan!

Sometimes its the little things

I was on my way to church this morning and I was so happy! There I was in my new truck listening to my new cd (Nichole Nordeman) and on my way to my church which I love so much. I was going to see so many people there that I care so much about and that mutually care for me. It has been 3 weeks since I have been there and I missed the fellowship and freedom to worship. Did I mention that I got to wear pants? What a relief to worship in spirit and in truth! I love NMBC!

Beautiful Wedding!!!

What a beautiful night!!! I can't put into words how much being at Kurt and Romana's wedding meant to me. I would not have been able to make it but my uncle, on my dad's side, gave me some airline miles that he couldn't use, so the ticket to CO was free. Because the wedding was on a weekday, not many people on our side could come. I ended up being the only one from my mom's side of the family to be there, outside of the immediate family, of course. I even got to sit at the head table which was a thrill for me and a first. The whole evening was so much fun and I didn't want it to end. Kurt has always meant so much to me and I am so happy for him. He found someone that seems so sweet and like such a good match for him.
The evening started with the ceremony at 2pm. The wedding ended around 3pm and we spent the next couple of hours or so at the house that Romana's family had rented for the week. That was definitely a highlight. It was fun to get to know everyone and taste some delicious Czech foods. Around 5:30 we left to go to the restaurant where Kurt works to have the reception dinner where a dance would follow. It was 11pm when we finally got home. What a beautiful night!
The next day we couldn't spend much time together but we were able to meet them for dinner (which I was really happy about) before I headed up to Denver that night. I flew out the next day to come home. I did not get to skiing with everyone while I was there because I was sick most of the time but I hope to meet up with them again sometime in the future. My time with them was truly a joy!

Recovering on Vacation

Yeah...I got sick while I am on vacation. It started when my brother in law shot me in the eye with a NERF foam dart gun (thanks Ben! :) ) So my eye was sore for a couple of days and I suddenly got a cold after that. Not sure if they were related or just coincidence. On my way into Denver I was just battling the head cold and then when I got up into the mountain I think I was suffering from dehydration and altitude sickness. I am feeling much better now but not enough to go skiing yet. I am hoping I can go on Thursday at least, since I leave on Friday.
My aunt has two young adults living with them. One of them is Misha, who is from the Czech Republic and the other is John who is helping my aunt and uncle with their bail-bonding business. It has been interesting watching the events transpire in this house. So much action. I swear my aunt acts like she's 40 and let's just say..she's not. It was good to talk to Misha for a little while this morning. She works the overnight shift so I don't see her very often. That's about it for now. I'll write more later.