The evening after I met up with Luke, one of my great friends Andrea called. We decided to go to Chili's for supper....and a movie after that. Haha. How original. We had a great time and had a photo-op right outside (& even inside!) the theatre trying to waste time. We were right off of a main road so I'm sure everyone and their moms saw us. But, who cares? Live & Laugh, right? :)
Anyway, here's some funny snapshots we got...
Love you, girly.
Now, as some of you know, Luke's family has a lot going on. His dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 "Colon" cancer (it's everywhere so that's just what they call it) a month ago. The family, including myself, took it pretty hard. It's been an interesting journey so far, and it's only been a month. He has researched left and right trying to find ways to help and care for his body naturally. The hard work has paid off as of this moment, because he got his PET Scan results back on Tuesday and the cancer hasn't budged. PRAISE THE LORD. As Papa Sean says, "This is a VICTORY." & boy is he right. The Lord holds everything in His hand. And He continues to prove it day by day. I'm going to include a link to his CaringBridge website. If you're interested, you can follow. Here you will find ways and certain things to pray for them about. They really do appreciate the prayers and thoughts. The Lord is looking out for their absolutely WONDERFUL family. I see it right before my eyes. :)
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/seanberry/mystory
There's something I'd like to share with ya'll. It's from my quiet time with the Lord the other morning after my workout. I basically got slapped in the face...
Mimi (Luke's grandma) got me this daily devotion book for Graduation. It's called "Jesus Calling." There is absolutely nothing like it. I would recommend this to everyone. Seriously. Anyway, this was the other day's. I can't help but share it...
"Rest in me, My child. Give your mind a break from planning and trying to anticipate what will happen. Pray continually, asking My Spirit to take charge of the details of this day. Remember that you are on a journey with Me. When you try to peer into the future and plan for every possibility, you ignore your constant Companion who sustains you moment by moment. As you gaze anxiously into the distance, you don't even feel the strong grip of My hand holding yours. How foolish you are, My child!
Remembrance of Me is a daily discipline. Never lose sight of My Presence with you. This will keep you resting in me all day, every day."
--->This is exactly what I needed to hear and take in. This babysitting job I have this summer is running me everywhere. I know I'n not married, I don't have kids, I don't have bills and a mortgage to pay, I don't have a car note, I don't have to worry about paying for school, so I don't know what true "stress" is. BUT I am learning how to balance things in life right now, small or large, and it can be exhausting. I'm learning to budget my money, my time, my energy, and my emotions. And when doing all of this, I continue to say "I."..."How foolish you are, My child" is what has been ringing in my head over and over lately. What's going to happen to Papa Sean? How am I going to get Carson here, Garrett there, AND meet Carlye for a painting sale? How am I going to please Momma and Daddy but also be independent? IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW I AM GOING TO DO IT. My day is in my control to a certain point. My choices are mine, but the only way I'll make the ones best for me is if I surrender my day to the Lord. Call on Jesus. If something is worth the worry, it's worth the prayer. Give it up. We humans aren't meant to do it on our own. So LET GO. I don't know about you, but I begin to freak out if I lose the feeling of Jesus's hand's grip on mine. I'm not meant to do it without Him. How foolish of me to think that I am. He continues to provide. He's proven himself over and over. It's time for me to let go and pay attention. What about you?
