God is so good, and I am so not!

This week is very exciting! Our youth building was approved by the fire marshall, which means that, at least part of the time, our students will finally get to see, explore, and enjoy what they have been waiting so long for!!! God showed up in a big way this past Sunday. Some may say that God always shows up and maybe we were the ones to finally show...maybe so. But all I know is that felt God's presence more than ever this past Sunday. The room was thick with his love, kindness, gentleness, and mercy.
I really feel like God has some big things in the works for our sweet church. Satan knows this and has been working furiously to derail all that God has to offer. This week has been filled with heartache for so many of our friends. My heart hurts for them. I also know that it is when we are weak that HE is strong!
We are so blessed to be a part of this church and the people God has here! Our church is not perfect, as none is...but our church family comes together and rallies behind one another in a way I cannot describe!
I am so frail. I have so many weaknesses. My heart hurts. But God is not frail. He is strong, and He wants to take my pain!
My prayer for anyone who may read this is that, whatever you are going through, know that God is there. He wants you to tell Him. If you need to yell, then yell! If you need to cry, then cry. He so desperately wants to be connected to you!

it's been a while!

As I read more and more blogs, I realize that I really appreciate the outlet...it is comforting to know others understand, and get tips on things that I may not understand! I always thought a diary was so cool, but never kept up with it...I really want to keep up with this! I want this to be something I can look back and read, and be reminded of just how faithful God truly is!

Things have been so great lately! Ben and I were able to go on a cruise in September to Mexico...it was a much needed vacation! We had a BLAST and it was hard to come home to reality...although we sure did miss Barker:) I keep thinking about how much I love that silly dog and how much more I will love a real little person!

For now, life is so busy, that we do not have extended amounts of time to dwell on what we wish we had. We are so close to opening our new youth building at church, so every spare moment is spent working or planning for all that entails! We are super excited to see how God will use those metal walls to bring students to the saving knowledge of Him!!!

On another note, can anyone tell me how to upload pics here???
Thanks:)