Sunday, February 15, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
I've got change to spare
Recently I have had two big changes in my life. Now the actual physical part of these changes happened awhile ago but the realizations and the life altering moments did not happen til fairly recently.
1. It has been almost two years since I moved to Maryville Missouri and started working at the Missouri Academy. I orignally started working here because I needed to get out of a horrible working situation I was at before and this job was in my desired career. It also kept me well financially. I didn't really expect much out of a job accept a foundation for advancement and the ability to be financially secure. I also was not excited to move to Missouri at all.
Who would've thought that I would love my job and actually begin to really like where I live. Everyday I wake up in disbelief of how fortunate I am. My students are so great. I have had some great ministry opportunities here, and this area had really grown on me. Kansas City is awsome, and Maryville is a great little town that makes me feel right at home. I never thought i would feel at home anywhere anytime soon after Vanguard but working at this academy, my staff has been great friends and my apartment has truly become home to me.
2. When I was younger, I was a very independent person. I was able to take care of myself really easily. I was taught to not depend on anybody but yourself and God. I never stayed in relationships because I wasn't too interested in being attached. I liked freedom and I thought freedom was found so much easier when it is searched for alone. Even when I started dating Emily, we both dated each other without expectations of a long term relationship. However, we both came to a conclusion that we were meant to be with each other. Our relationship continued and our love for each other grew stronger as time went.
Last year I propsed to her. I knew she was the one I would marry. During this time I began to realize that she is the biggest part of my life. The more we do counseling, the more I learn how much of my life should be devoted to her. She has also become the woman of God that I want to devote my life to. Recently though, I have gone through the most radical transformation. I refer you back to the beginning of this section which is labled 2. From being a person who lived completely independent and as an island I am now someone who can barely stand being away from Emily. It has only been two days since I last saw her and already my heart aches to be with her. My apartment which used to a litte small to me now seems so large and empty because my future wife is not here to live with me yet. I don't long for the days of independence because with her I still have freedom, if not more, that go along with this relationship. I am still free to be myself. I am still free to experience life how I want. I am still free to be with the people I want. The only difference is that I know am free to share all this and the rest of my life with the most wonderful woman of God ever. There are a lot more things and analogies I can use to go on, but I am tired and off to my comfy bed. God is so good and faithful. Times still get tough but He is always there. I mean, how can I not trust Him when He has so evidently shown Himself in the past.
1. It has been almost two years since I moved to Maryville Missouri and started working at the Missouri Academy. I orignally started working here because I needed to get out of a horrible working situation I was at before and this job was in my desired career. It also kept me well financially. I didn't really expect much out of a job accept a foundation for advancement and the ability to be financially secure. I also was not excited to move to Missouri at all.
Who would've thought that I would love my job and actually begin to really like where I live. Everyday I wake up in disbelief of how fortunate I am. My students are so great. I have had some great ministry opportunities here, and this area had really grown on me. Kansas City is awsome, and Maryville is a great little town that makes me feel right at home. I never thought i would feel at home anywhere anytime soon after Vanguard but working at this academy, my staff has been great friends and my apartment has truly become home to me.
2. When I was younger, I was a very independent person. I was able to take care of myself really easily. I was taught to not depend on anybody but yourself and God. I never stayed in relationships because I wasn't too interested in being attached. I liked freedom and I thought freedom was found so much easier when it is searched for alone. Even when I started dating Emily, we both dated each other without expectations of a long term relationship. However, we both came to a conclusion that we were meant to be with each other. Our relationship continued and our love for each other grew stronger as time went.
Last year I propsed to her. I knew she was the one I would marry. During this time I began to realize that she is the biggest part of my life. The more we do counseling, the more I learn how much of my life should be devoted to her. She has also become the woman of God that I want to devote my life to. Recently though, I have gone through the most radical transformation. I refer you back to the beginning of this section which is labled 2. From being a person who lived completely independent and as an island I am now someone who can barely stand being away from Emily. It has only been two days since I last saw her and already my heart aches to be with her. My apartment which used to a litte small to me now seems so large and empty because my future wife is not here to live with me yet. I don't long for the days of independence because with her I still have freedom, if not more, that go along with this relationship. I am still free to be myself. I am still free to experience life how I want. I am still free to be with the people I want. The only difference is that I know am free to share all this and the rest of my life with the most wonderful woman of God ever. There are a lot more things and analogies I can use to go on, but I am tired and off to my comfy bed. God is so good and faithful. Times still get tough but He is always there. I mean, how can I not trust Him when He has so evidently shown Himself in the past.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
How's your life?...in progress.
144 days and counting to one of the greatest days ever.
Life is good here in the Ville. I've learned a lot these past few years. Theres a lot to learn when you are engaged, working with brilliant high school students, going to grad school, and starting an international transition program for two countries. I've tried to push away the growing up process as much as possible and for as long as possible. Whod of thought it would catch up with me with a vengence.
Times are tough. Anyone who says we aren't in an economic crisis is either in denial or hasn't gotten out very much. I just see the toll that it has taken on people I care about and companies that used to be so strong. Though I do agree that this crisis should not be compared to the depression, I believe prayer is definitly in order for these times.
That having been said, I realize how blessed I am in so many different areas in my life. God has truly provided. He knows what he's doing. Many times I wondered the plan but in the end I just have to trust that He knows what's best. I have an awsome job, my grad classes are great and paid for, I actually have a future, and I am going to marry the most wonderful woman the world.
Til next time...stay frosty.
Life is good here in the Ville. I've learned a lot these past few years. Theres a lot to learn when you are engaged, working with brilliant high school students, going to grad school, and starting an international transition program for two countries. I've tried to push away the growing up process as much as possible and for as long as possible. Whod of thought it would catch up with me with a vengence.
Times are tough. Anyone who says we aren't in an economic crisis is either in denial or hasn't gotten out very much. I just see the toll that it has taken on people I care about and companies that used to be so strong. Though I do agree that this crisis should not be compared to the depression, I believe prayer is definitly in order for these times.
That having been said, I realize how blessed I am in so many different areas in my life. God has truly provided. He knows what he's doing. Many times I wondered the plan but in the end I just have to trust that He knows what's best. I have an awsome job, my grad classes are great and paid for, I actually have a future, and I am going to marry the most wonderful woman the world.
Til next time...stay frosty.
Friday, November 7, 2008
A little bit of joy during the time of economy woes.
I decided to start this blog off with a spot the frog comic because 1.) It's called blogspot so why not use Spot the Frog himself, and 2.) I just like this comic.They economy is in horrible shape, very few will deny that. However, I have to still say thanks to the Lord for all he has provided. He has blessed me so much. I'm amazed everyday with what he has done.
I chose this name for my blog because Icarus was so confident in the wings that he was given and flew beyond his means. As Thrice says though, "there is no promise of safety with these second hand wings but I'm willing to find out what impossible means".
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