Saw this the other day....doesn't it remind you of the childlike faith we are to have?!?!
:-)
I survived San Fran and I am more than happy to be back and to undertake this crazy term! The Lord showed me a lot over break and though it is not all easy stuff I am going through right now, I am learning to not dwell on the problems, the crap, the sin, the stress, the worries....and focus on HIM and who He is and what HE can do. It makes a world of a difference.
I thought it would be an appropriate time to bring up my life verse:
Psalm 73:21-26 NLT
"Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside.
I was so foolish and ignorant-I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.
YET I STILL BELONG TO YOU. You hold my right hand.
You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a GLORIOUS DESTINY.
Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart; HE IS MINE FOREVER."
He is ours forever!!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Snippets
So much that I could say...here are some snippets in the life of Susannah!
||| Missing my future husband
||| Struggeling with trusting God about said man
||| Heard a little song snippet in my head in the shower today that went something like
||| Starting to plan some good ideas for next year--although the reality hasn't fully set in yet (thank you Jesus for protecting me from going insane already)
||| Missing Costa Rica A LOT....am so itching to leave the country again. Also, missing Mexico A LOT as I was there this time last year.
||| Getting more and more excited to hopefully stay in Corvallis this summer....to take a few classes, work, live under one roof, fellowship with wonderful friends, bike ride every day, soak in the sun, etc...
||| Also getting excited for my crazy term next year, as crazy as that sounds. I'm mainly excited for my volunteer hours, which 4.5 hrs of the week will be spent at the nearby HS tutoring ESL students. Also, the class is great, which is about 17 of us, and Jordan my friend will also be in it, as well as two other awesome Christian girls. I'm praying the Lord will use us in great ways to share God's love. Also, roughly half the class is Hispanic so I always love that. :-)
||| Learning that sometimes I think catching up on people's awesome journeys with Jesus=having my own adventure with Jesus. I'm learning that can "feel legit" but when I look at the foundation it is weak. We're working on that one.
||| On a more random note, I am leaving for San Fran in about 3 hours; I should be sleeping but my stubborn self wanted to stay up until we left :-) Going with Dad, Bev and Miles. Should be fun but please pray.
Well, I might as well get an hour or two of sleep...;-)
Love you all and may you experience more of the Lord's grace today....
Suse
||| Missing my future husband
||| Struggeling with trusting God about said man
||| Heard a little song snippet in my head in the shower today that went something like
I miss You too much when I go a day without coming to You~'cuz a day is too long when Your air fills my lungs and You made me, and You're madly in love with me||| Sat down the other day with the Word and Jesus told me to read Jonah. It shocked me how many similarities there were between us--I feel like sometimes I want to run away from my Ninevah (Corvallis) and the Lord has recently been challenging the heart I have for students here. Am I passionate to see His mercy and grace and love save these people, or do I just want to see them "get what they deserve" for all the sin I see that entangles them! WOW. Ok, Lord.
||| Starting to plan some good ideas for next year--although the reality hasn't fully set in yet (thank you Jesus for protecting me from going insane already)
||| Missing Costa Rica A LOT....am so itching to leave the country again. Also, missing Mexico A LOT as I was there this time last year.
||| Getting more and more excited to hopefully stay in Corvallis this summer....to take a few classes, work, live under one roof, fellowship with wonderful friends, bike ride every day, soak in the sun, etc...
||| Also getting excited for my crazy term next year, as crazy as that sounds. I'm mainly excited for my volunteer hours, which 4.5 hrs of the week will be spent at the nearby HS tutoring ESL students. Also, the class is great, which is about 17 of us, and Jordan my friend will also be in it, as well as two other awesome Christian girls. I'm praying the Lord will use us in great ways to share God's love. Also, roughly half the class is Hispanic so I always love that. :-)
||| Learning that sometimes I think catching up on people's awesome journeys with Jesus=having my own adventure with Jesus. I'm learning that can "feel legit" but when I look at the foundation it is weak. We're working on that one.
||| On a more random note, I am leaving for San Fran in about 3 hours; I should be sleeping but my stubborn self wanted to stay up until we left :-) Going with Dad, Bev and Miles. Should be fun but please pray.
Well, I might as well get an hour or two of sleep...;-)
Love you all and may you experience more of the Lord's grace today....
Suse
Monday, March 14, 2011
Surprise...
(me and Julie, 2 years ago)
it is indeed confirmed that we are set out to journey together managing Charis next year!
It is going to be a good year.
A little nervous? Check. A lot excited? Check. A little fearful? Check. Fully trusting in God? Check.
Check, check, check.
So much more to say, but I am blown away by how the Lord has worked in our lives even just this year in preparing us and I know that He his faithful to complete His work through us, as scary as it is.
Getting some good ideas churned up! :-) Thank you for your prayers. Love,
me
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Must Hear Song
This is my all-time favorite song right now. So simple, so powerful.
Please keep me in your prayers this week as details concerning next year are coming into place. :)
Have GREAT Thursday.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Fulfillment
Today I checked out the place I'll be volunteering next term (for a Spanish class, but at a Christian organization) and started teaching English to Hispanic adults, mainly new immigrants....
my heart was complete! :-) Especially when they started calling me "Susan" (nickname for Susana in the latin american world) and thanking me at the end when I just wanted to thank them. I am so blessed. Also the awesome woman that directs this ministry/program/whatev and gives me rides there knows a ton of people I do, including several of my best friends.
Anyways, I am so excited............it will be stretching and a little awkward at times and out of my comfort zone, but I am soo ready for it. Also, for the rest of my hours, I'll probably be helping teach ESL classes at the nearby high school.
Thank you Lord for the passions and gifting you have given me so I can give glory back to YOU!
my heart was complete! :-) Especially when they started calling me "Susan" (nickname for Susana in the latin american world) and thanking me at the end when I just wanted to thank them. I am so blessed. Also the awesome woman that directs this ministry/program/whatev and gives me rides there knows a ton of people I do, including several of my best friends.
Anyways, I am so excited............it will be stretching and a little awkward at times and out of my comfort zone, but I am soo ready for it. Also, for the rest of my hours, I'll probably be helping teach ESL classes at the nearby high school.
Thank you Lord for the passions and gifting you have given me so I can give glory back to YOU!
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Famous Question, etc.
I have heard this my whole life, and I've heard it about three times this week,
How are you ever going to be a mom?
Brought on my faintheartedness and dizziness, grimacing and the sort when I hear or see something that borders something medical...all my friends, at least my good ones, know to just not talk about those things around me (or at least warn me to plug my ears). The newer ones ask the Famous Question.
Yah, I dunno.
I know one thing for sure that my husband better be good with that kind of stuff! :-) It is honestly a fear and dread and pain that looms in my heart when I look to the future. I want to be there for my kids and protect them. But this is something that I am not to worry about now and when and if that time comes, the Lord will take care of it...and I will surrender the fear to Him daily and live from Him daily.
That's the answer folks...
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Learning what a beautiful thing it is to just trust FOR THE DAY. I don't feel like the Lord has ever asked me to give up something in surrender, for the rest of my life, for a year, or even for this week. Many times he just wants me to trust him FOR THE DAY. This brings me so much peace and joy. It also gives me an opportunity to come to Him and rely on Him for something. There are so many things I must offer up in re-surrender to Him daily...much of the time regarding my future.
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This is my Mia doll, my sweet little cousin/niece whom I have yet to meet but already have so much love for. My heart is aching to see them...
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I have decided to take 21 credits next term and just feel the most peace about that. I know it will be crazy but honestly I'm excited for a little challenge and to see Jesus come through and help me. I'm still wanting to stay here (in Corvallis) for the summer and work.....so we'll see if the Lord agrees and that will be something fun to look forward to. My first summer "away from home". But I shouldn't be talking too fast. There's still snow on the ground ;-)
The Lord has already been providing for me in crazy random ways. From a check in the mail that was from several months ago for underpaid nannying, to babysitting tonight randomly, and not to mention all the blessings my wonderful friends bestow on me. I am so blessed and grateful.
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I leave you with one of my most favorite songs right now! Kinda a different sound but I love it.
He is ALWAYS FAITHFUL, ALWAYS GOOD! That is a reason to always have joy in your heart.
Happy Friday.
How are you ever going to be a mom?
Brought on my faintheartedness and dizziness, grimacing and the sort when I hear or see something that borders something medical...all my friends, at least my good ones, know to just not talk about those things around me (or at least warn me to plug my ears). The newer ones ask the Famous Question.
Yah, I dunno.
I know one thing for sure that my husband better be good with that kind of stuff! :-) It is honestly a fear and dread and pain that looms in my heart when I look to the future. I want to be there for my kids and protect them. But this is something that I am not to worry about now and when and if that time comes, the Lord will take care of it...and I will surrender the fear to Him daily and live from Him daily.
That's the answer folks...
******************************************************************
Learning what a beautiful thing it is to just trust FOR THE DAY. I don't feel like the Lord has ever asked me to give up something in surrender, for the rest of my life, for a year, or even for this week. Many times he just wants me to trust him FOR THE DAY. This brings me so much peace and joy. It also gives me an opportunity to come to Him and rely on Him for something. There are so many things I must offer up in re-surrender to Him daily...much of the time regarding my future.
*****************************************************************
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I have decided to take 21 credits next term and just feel the most peace about that. I know it will be crazy but honestly I'm excited for a little challenge and to see Jesus come through and help me. I'm still wanting to stay here (in Corvallis) for the summer and work.....so we'll see if the Lord agrees and that will be something fun to look forward to. My first summer "away from home". But I shouldn't be talking too fast. There's still snow on the ground ;-)
The Lord has already been providing for me in crazy random ways. From a check in the mail that was from several months ago for underpaid nannying, to babysitting tonight randomly, and not to mention all the blessings my wonderful friends bestow on me. I am so blessed and grateful.
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I leave you with one of my most favorite songs right now! Kinda a different sound but I love it.
He is ALWAYS FAITHFUL, ALWAYS GOOD! That is a reason to always have joy in your heart.
Happy Friday.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Please Pray
I got some big (ish) decisions to make soon regarding school.
Basically either I take 21 credits next term (and go a little crazy) and apply for the double-degree program in June, and finish school "on time"
OR
Not try to kill myself next term and take 18 credits, take one class during the summer (stay in Corvallis), get a job, apply late and go at least another term of school (more $).
I would like to do the latter, but I feel as if I might need to do the first. I'm going to be praying about it/sleeping on it but I register tomorrow. I will probably register for all of them and drop the one if I can later and revert to option # 2.
Please be praying with me for wisdom, clarity, guidance.....thank you prayer warriors!
Basically either I take 21 credits next term (and go a little crazy) and apply for the double-degree program in June, and finish school "on time"
OR
Not try to kill myself next term and take 18 credits, take one class during the summer (stay in Corvallis), get a job, apply late and go at least another term of school (more $).
I would like to do the latter, but I feel as if I might need to do the first. I'm going to be praying about it/sleeping on it but I register tomorrow. I will probably register for all of them and drop the one if I can later and revert to option # 2.
Please be praying with me for wisdom, clarity, guidance.....thank you prayer warriors!
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