Forever a Family

Recently, we got back from WA FCM. It was a new experience for me, and certainly a great blessing!! As we drove there, I wondered what it would be like...what would it be like to meet and spend time with my good friends? What would the meetings that were to be held be like? All my questions were answered. I think that when God is in control of your life, everything changes...becomes different. I'm beginning to realize just how far that goes in my life and experiences. People are very special to me. Whether I live close to my friends or not, whether I can see a clear picture of them in my mind, it doesn't matter. What really matters is this, that I never loose sight of their characters....of the wonderful people God is making and what He is doing in their lives. This is what will last, even after they have died like my dear friend Heather Snyder.

When God is near, everything becomes more beautiful, more meaningful. Life, even with it's bumps, becomes a joy. Through sunshine or rain, through loss or gain. . . .God is still there. That is a very comforting thought. And it's so true; we just have to have faith to believe it. What I wanted to go back home with after Camp Meeting was a better understanding of God, of how He wanted me to live my life, of how I could know Him better, of how I could be a better friend, sister, daughter. And simply, just the realization of how good God is, and of the amazing complexity of my friends or family, human beings with awesome minds that even the greatest people are still trying to figure out--the human mind is still vastly a mystery to many great people--. If I can learn important things that will help direct my life now, I will have an even better life as I get older.....

At the end of WA FCM, on Sunday after the meeting, it was very special how they had everyone in the building make a giant circle and sing "We are a Family". And it's true! We ARE a family! And someday, I look forward to never having to say good-bye ever again...

These two pictures I took from our yard. The first picture I just put black around the edges.

Questions, thoughts, and updates

Well it is now soon to be summer, and I've not been on here very much. But I have been learning and growing--most importantly-- spiritually. There will always be ups and downs, but whether we can see it or not, God is always there right beside us ready to answer when we call. Recently, my family brought up the question "What does it mean when Jesus said that to live meant to drink His blood and eat of His body?". Most people would think it would mean when you read the Bible you are eating of His body and drinking of His blood. But Jesus said that words He speaks to us are life. He can speak to us through the Bible, our thoughts, nature, each other, and many other things.

It is actually amazing! I've been reading some in Psalms 119 for my time with God in the morning, and my dad pointed out that each verse basically is saying the same thing, but in a different way. I know often it is that way through out the Bible. I am thankful, because I think the more we read over an idea, the more it is implanted in our minds.

Anyways, it is also time for WA FCM! I think all of us who are going are extremely excited about it. It will be a great blessing and very fun as well. We will leave next Tuesday I believe.

The Beginning of a New Blog

This is my first blog, and I am excited! I enjoy sharing my thoughts and hearing feed back from my friends. There is so much to contemplate and think about recently. God is changing me; I'm becoming a different person. I've seen other people changing too. God is working and I am beginning to see more of what He is really like. So very kind, loving, compassionate, caring, and so interested in us and our best good. I am very thankful for godly friends and family who help to encourage and pray for me. Prayer is powerful!!!