Where to Start?

I don't know what to write. There is so much to talk about. First things first, God is Good and He does some pretty cool things. I never realized that by joining a church that I would gain a family. Today while singing at church I started reflecting on all of the new people in my life and how much I would miss them if they went away.

Of course, there are the immediate people, those in my Bible Study Class--our teachers, Patrick and Sabrina, Lynn, the Davids (all 3) Shawna, Paul, Amanda, Greg, Rodney, Carol, Derrick, Joe, Charles, Wally, the list goes on and on, Sorry if I forgot to mention you by name.

There are also the leaders in the church, at least those that I come into contact with, Trent, is patience is amazing, even when we act like 3 year olds, Donna, who keeps us all in line :) Pastor Henard who has probably had one of the biggest influences in mine and my sons lives. He is an awesome teacher. Even if I do make camping lists while he is talking, I still hear him.

There are the 20Somethingers, some that I have come to know better than others, I am always very struck, when I talk with young women like Dr. Dename. So young but knowing what she wants and getting it. I hope those like her will be there to help guide my daughter as she grows up.

And then there is Kelly, thought I forgot ya, huh. Day by day our friendship grows stronger. It is an amazing thing to be to have someone in my life that I trust wholeheartedly(besides God). It is so wonderful to just know that 9 times out of 10 when are thinking the same exact thought. It's kinda fun. Thank you more than I can express.

The greatest thing that I have found is God. He has opened my eyes to see what I could not see before. I have no way of really expressing it in words, it is such a strong emotion in my heart. I thank Him often for waiting for me and showing me the way. Everyday I come a little bit closer to living my abundant life. There are those people closest to me, I think they know who they are, that make my heart sing just to be around them. Thank you.

I didn't start out to write this. I was going to write about dirt track racing, old drunk men with no teeth, getting hit in the head with dirt clods, and very loud cars. It was great and I paid money to experience all these things. I can't wait to go back again.

I also was going to write about the picnic and fireworks. Not much to say, lots of food, great company, and amazing fireworks. Too bad it had to end. Maybe I will revisit these topics, but now I must work on my camping list. Oh yeah, we are going camping this week, encouraged by some and given puzzled looks by others. Two women with kids, are y'all crazy. That may be so but crazy seems ok to me. Besides, Paul can scare away the wild animals while us women set up the tent. Can't wait.