A Summer Summation

It's been a while since I've written.  I didn't really end up documenting my trip online; it was an excellent trip, but the best part about the trip was as much simplicity and dis-communication as possible. Instead of online writing, I journaled.  It was one of my most exciting accomplishments yet.  I would have liked to come back to the US and document more (journaling daily), but I have yet to have the time and consistency to do that.

I'm trying to recall everything that has happened this summer (and it's not over yet).  I've learned SO much.  I've been humbled so many times, and I've had to deal with new and frustrating situations.  I've gotten closer to people; I've lost other friendships.  This summer, I've tried new foods, become more amiable and adaptable.  I'm more independent and yet more dependent. This summer, I've started running 3 miles twice a week (thanks to Kris and Ben).  I'm also not AS conceited.  I got a new roommate (who I love).  This summer, I've been depressed but not crushed, more dominant and still feeble.  Brought down and then down even farther and along the way given more joy and three times as much sanctification as without these things.  This summer, I've thought about my future, my house, my future wife (quite a few times actually), kids, job, relationships, church involvement, vacations, holidays, and more.  I've experienced so much and come so far yet felt very little oppression or persecution, only temporary hardship and some slight pain.  All in all, I have no reason to complain because God is all sufficient, enduring, patient, forgiving, teaching, and exhorting, and I do believe that, because I saw it, this summer.

Processing

I never blogged on my trip, but instead, I wrote in my journal.  I wrote around 180 pages over the course of 35 days through Israel, Egypt, Turkey, and Greece.  It was incredible.  I'm addicted to journaling now.  The problem is that I don't have a new journal yet.  I have so many things I feel like writing down.

So today has been a hard day - apparently I'm being sued.  It's a long story, but just not what I needed to hear. It's been a hard few months because all of our deals are either falling apart or being delayed.  I just pray everything in July (4 deals) will finally close.

Now that I'm actually typing, I've forgotten everything I wanted to say.  Despite so many issues that arise at work, everything seems to be going very well. I do really love my life.  Thank you Lord for providing me so many good things.

Update

Finals are almost over, and it has been a fast paced and hectic week.  I'm excited to head to Israel and other countries soon.  I will be writing on the blog as I have time while I am there.  Maybe I'll even post pictures.

Although this month has been busy, it's been a great month.  I feel very content, and I am excited about the future.

I've made a lot of really cool friendships this semester, so I'm very excited about how those are changing me and growing me.  It's going to be a good summer to look forward to.

Far too tired.

I slept for 12 hours last night, and I didn't do any homework.  I washed some clothes this morning, and I sang my song with my duet partner.  I drove around for 30 minutes trying to find a parking spot, and then I sat through a 1 1/2 hr meeting going over nothing for a business class.  I'm at that point where whatever I get done during the day is what gets done, and I'm not trying for anything over that.  When I go to sleep is when I go to sleep, and if something doesn't happen, it may have to wait until tomorrow.  If there is a deadline, it is now a suggestion, and it may not actually happen by that date and time.  It may cost money, grades, and more time in the future, but I am just not motivated.

Here is the issue - I'm normally motivated by success, but these days, success is just out of my control.  There are so many variables in so many circumstances that I do not have control over.  I'm praying that the Lord will motivate me for the right reasons because for now, I'm just doing the routine - at least for this week.

Hats off to Brotherly Love

Today was one of those days that was tiring and wears on you fast.  Kevin and I got a good amount of work done, and I feel somewhat satisfied with our accomplishments, but our moods were never lifted by the excitement of something great.  In addition, I see many daunting tasks on the horizon, that I am hoping I can make go away.  All the worries of the day start to combine and create stress. 

I'm stressed, but I don't have a lot of things due at this very moment in time, so I was talking to Ryan, in Kentucky.  We talked for a little less than an hour and a half.  What an encouraging experience!  We discussed struggles, caught up, and just had a good time.  He was an amazing encouragement to me.  At the end, we prayed for each other.  My mind was far from wanting to pray a heartfelt prayer after such an exhausting day, but for some reason, the things I said were the most sincere things I have said in a while.  I really didn't want to stop praying either; it was a great time of a united friendship coming before the Lord and worshipping Him.  Praise God for allowing us to worship Him, for saving us, and for giving us a desire to pursue holiness and love him more.  That makes today a good day. 

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Thanks

Presentations

It will become obvious at around 10:15 tomorrow morning that either I am a mastermind at getting things done at the last minute or that I never prepared for my presentations.  After printing a few wiki articles, I am calling it a night and switching to my greater passion - creating marketing material.  I love designing the next postcard, brochure, sticker, or magnet.  So - see you later schoolwork - I'm doing really work today. 

Today was a really great day.  I love taking Sundays to just contemplate, live in the country, and pretend that the real world doesn't exist.  It was definitely one of those days.  Thank God.  I'm looking forward to some great lunch meetings and times with people.  I pray that I would love the Lord more this week, and work hard for His glory.  This week will be fun, but tough.  Until next time.