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Well, in the last week, I have gotten a deep bruise in my thigh, been eaten alive by mosquitoes, and messed up my back. The blessing in these things comes in how they happened I suppose...

I bruised my thigh helping my mom clean my great-grandfather's apartment, but I'm so glad he is living (he's almost 93!) and we can serve him in this way.

I was eaten alive by mosquitoes while pushing swings and singing songs with the most adorable children, and I wouldn't trade that time for anything.

I messed up my back while moving things into my new apartment (old microwaves are heavy!), but I am so grateful for God's provision of this new place to call home.

So, take that, satan!
I still have the JOY of the Lord, and you aren't going to steal that away from me!

Sidenote: I find it quite humorous that in the Bible Reading Plan, I begin reading Job today.


Training has been difficult to fit in with this crazy time of moving, but honestly, I feel that the Spiritual lessons I have learned this week about God's might will truly help me in the race. Besides, all that packing and moving up and down the stairs counts as cross-training, right? :P

I'm headed out to Colorado today for the Set-Apart Girl Conference with Eric and Leslie Ludy. Needless to say, I am thrilled. This was such a great experience for me two years ago, and I am looking forward to seeing how God is going to use this in my life this year.


"But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield."
~Psalm 5:11-12~