Well, I have some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. I finally heard back from Scotland about the whole license/ sponsorship thing. I've finally been approved! YAY!!!!! That means I can finally start my visa application!
Now for the bad news. It seems that the UK has done maintenance on the required online visa application and I currently can't access it to start my visa...Bah. Little steps at a time. Simply little steps at a time. But, things continue to work out so far. I mean, this whole process with finding out and preparing to go to Scotland has just continued to fall into perfect place for things to work out. Originally I would have been heading out the beginning of June, but now that I'm leaving in July, I can help with the strawberry picking here at home and I'll be here for my friend's wedding! So, that's pretty sweet. And things just continue to come together. So, I am not depressed yet. I still have hope and am remaining faithful. I will wait for what's coming, although I am getting somewhat antsy sitting and waiting.
As for right now, I'm currently looking at simply staying busy. This goal is easily being accomplished. I have been spending hours out in the garden helping dad keep that in order by doing some picking and weeding. I have literally had my hands stained red by the picking of strawberries. Such a good thing. But that's keeping me busy and will hopefully help bring in some much needed dollars for Scotland. So, that's my summer right now.
Besides that, I'm just continuing to pray and hope the visa stuff gets worked out. If you get the sudden desire, would you join in lifting this whole thing up? It can get a bit stressful/ discouraging when I'm left to simply think about it by myself. Thanks all. And hopefully I'll have a fully encouraging post here soon!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
There is a War
I've finally made it home from school and this has led to a large amount of free time now being presented to me. In this free time, I have found myself realizing some truths around me. Today was one such day. As I set contemplating the world around me, I was hit with a sudden revelation. The world we now find ourselves in is in a state of war. I have begun to find myself attacked from all directions. These attacks happen at all times of the day. It doesn't matter what I'm doing. The assailants swoop in to attack me out of the blue. They search for my weaknesses and are relentless when it comes to trying to wear me down. I try to deal with them and gain victory, but I just don't seem to be able to make any ground in this battle. I kill off one and five more appear. The world we once knew no longer exists. Our homes....our very lives have been invaded. We will never be the same because of this. Who is this new-found enemy you may ask. This "new" enemy is actually an old one which has been around for many generations.
This enemy is.......the housefly.
Yes, the housefly. It seems that this age old enemy of the house has come back with vengeance. As I sit here in the house, enjoying a nice peaceful moment to relax, I suddenly find myself the target for multiple kamikaze flies. Mind you, these are not your normal little houseflies. These guys are like 747's of the insect world. They are so stinkin huge!!! They almost knock off my head when the fly in. I try to take them out, but they just keep coming back. For every one I kill, 5 more step forward to take their fallen comrade's place. I think I killed about 10 at one time today. They were just buzzing around the window, bouncing off the screen in a vain attempt to achieve their freedom. But they were no match for my quick hand and fly-sweatter. They could not handle me....the samari of swatting. But, it still doesn't matter. They keep coming back!
So, I put out a plea to all of you...my readers. Join me in fighting this dangerous enemy. They will soon take over all of our houses unless we strike first. We must fight for our freedom!!! Rise up, fellow home dwellers! Defend that which is ours!!!! In case you haven't noticed, already my days are becoming slow...see what happens when school let's out.
This enemy is.......the housefly.
Yes, the housefly. It seems that this age old enemy of the house has come back with vengeance. As I sit here in the house, enjoying a nice peaceful moment to relax, I suddenly find myself the target for multiple kamikaze flies. Mind you, these are not your normal little houseflies. These guys are like 747's of the insect world. They are so stinkin huge!!! They almost knock off my head when the fly in. I try to take them out, but they just keep coming back. For every one I kill, 5 more step forward to take their fallen comrade's place. I think I killed about 10 at one time today. They were just buzzing around the window, bouncing off the screen in a vain attempt to achieve their freedom. But they were no match for my quick hand and fly-sweatter. They could not handle me....the samari of swatting. But, it still doesn't matter. They keep coming back!
So, I put out a plea to all of you...my readers. Join me in fighting this dangerous enemy. They will soon take over all of our houses unless we strike first. We must fight for our freedom!!! Rise up, fellow home dwellers! Defend that which is ours!!!! In case you haven't noticed, already my days are becoming slow...see what happens when school let's out.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Looking at Finality
It's that time of year again. The semester is drawing to a close and I'm beginning to once more wrap up the different areas in my life. I've finished off this semester of classes and all I have left to do is finals. Well, I guess I should say it correctly. All I have left is a final. It's a beautiful thing only having to worry about one test this time around. It sure makes it easy on my stress level. But, life usually takes this type of spin around this time of year. This current chapter of the book that is my life draws to a close and I begin to turn the page to the next.
Yet, life has decided not to quite treat me the same. As I look for some closure and wrapping up in my life, I'm finding it full of loose ends and uncertainty. Yes, the school year draws to a close. That is one thing which is for certain. But, there are some things which I just have no control over and I'm stuck simply holding on for dear life.
The primary example of this in my life is PRIME. I still haven't heard back from Scotland yet about the sponsorship license. They are to be getting that any time now. And I kinda need that to start in on my visa application. And I need time for that so I can make my departure time. Talk about just sitting around and waiting... I feel like that's all I've been able to do for the past 6 weeks or so. It gets frustrating having to wait and being unable to do nothing. Yet, I am keeping up my faith. So far things have come together miraculously. Because of that, I just have to trust that He will bring it all together. With that in mind, I shall simply wait. And continue to wait until I see Him provide the next step.
Another thing I am watching slowly flow away from me is this time of my life. These past few years of college have been amazing. I have truly grown during this time of my life. I've been able to make amazing friends, make special relationships with people and come to critically look at myself and the thoughts which are presented to me. To be honest, I have not always been the most critical thinker around. Shoot, I was probably on the other spectrum when it came to things like that. But, through the classes, profs and relationships I have had, I have learned what it means to think about my life. This has certainly worked to open my mind up to growth, maturity and wisdom. I still have a long way to go, but looking at the steps I've taken down the path of life, I'm at peace with where I am going.
To sum up my current standing in life right now, I am encouraged with where I am at. Sure, I don't know what's going on all the time. Sure, at times I feel completely out of control. Sure, I don't have a clue what tomorrow will be flopping on my plate. But, I am okay with that. I've reached a point where I don't need to know. What I do know is that things are great. I've been learning and growing so much in my life. I've got amazing friends surrounding me. This past semester has seen restoration and renewal in a specific relationship of mine, which brings me great joy to have seen happen. And I am encouraged by what little I can see in my future. Shoot, going to Scotland should get most people happy with life. They have kilts there, you know.... With all of these things in my mind to encourage me, I think I can continue to trek on with my life. And who knows....maybe I too will find a kilt along the path I tread... you never know.........
Yet, life has decided not to quite treat me the same. As I look for some closure and wrapping up in my life, I'm finding it full of loose ends and uncertainty. Yes, the school year draws to a close. That is one thing which is for certain. But, there are some things which I just have no control over and I'm stuck simply holding on for dear life.
The primary example of this in my life is PRIME. I still haven't heard back from Scotland yet about the sponsorship license. They are to be getting that any time now. And I kinda need that to start in on my visa application. And I need time for that so I can make my departure time. Talk about just sitting around and waiting... I feel like that's all I've been able to do for the past 6 weeks or so. It gets frustrating having to wait and being unable to do nothing. Yet, I am keeping up my faith. So far things have come together miraculously. Because of that, I just have to trust that He will bring it all together. With that in mind, I shall simply wait. And continue to wait until I see Him provide the next step.
Another thing I am watching slowly flow away from me is this time of my life. These past few years of college have been amazing. I have truly grown during this time of my life. I've been able to make amazing friends, make special relationships with people and come to critically look at myself and the thoughts which are presented to me. To be honest, I have not always been the most critical thinker around. Shoot, I was probably on the other spectrum when it came to things like that. But, through the classes, profs and relationships I have had, I have learned what it means to think about my life. This has certainly worked to open my mind up to growth, maturity and wisdom. I still have a long way to go, but looking at the steps I've taken down the path of life, I'm at peace with where I am going.
To sum up my current standing in life right now, I am encouraged with where I am at. Sure, I don't know what's going on all the time. Sure, at times I feel completely out of control. Sure, I don't have a clue what tomorrow will be flopping on my plate. But, I am okay with that. I've reached a point where I don't need to know. What I do know is that things are great. I've been learning and growing so much in my life. I've got amazing friends surrounding me. This past semester has seen restoration and renewal in a specific relationship of mine, which brings me great joy to have seen happen. And I am encouraged by what little I can see in my future. Shoot, going to Scotland should get most people happy with life. They have kilts there, you know.... With all of these things in my mind to encourage me, I think I can continue to trek on with my life. And who knows....maybe I too will find a kilt along the path I tread... you never know.........
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