Severe Sunburns & lack of Sleep on the Frontline

So, my college church group had our first retreat this weekend for our new guys entering into Frontline. :) It was a lot of fun- we got to watch a movie at our house, spend the next day at the Compton's swimming and having bible study, then at the Monaghen's to end the night. It was a really great weekend beside the severe sun burns involved- poor Jake- his has to be the worst. But aside from the aches, the weekend was amazing and God really touched all of us in our walks with Him. I loved this weekend and couldn't have imagine a better way to spend time with Frontline and with my Father. :) God is truly amazing...

Anyway, I hope all the incoming "freshman" into college had fun and enjoyed our little wacky group. I can't wait until our next event! But here are some pictures (thanks to Ms. Monaghen) of our retreat!


Bible Study time!




Swimming and getting burnt ;)

Brittani & me on Daniel's awesome waterslide!
*I was a little scared to go on it*

My Crazy Youth Group

I've always loved my church's youth group, and I know I'm a little biased cause my parents are the youth leaders ;) but it's still amazing the hearts that those kids have. What's even more amazing is that they now have a monthly NEWS video they film and here's the link to their very first one! :) Goofy goofy kids.... You have to take a look because we worked so hard on it and it's hilarious!!

IMPACT YOUTH VIDEO


Also, we had WHATEVER WEDNESDAY tonight and it was great- I actually got to participate as well, and here's some pictures that Brittani took:

Brittani stuck a leaf to my head, right before Ryan licked one and stuck it on (yuck)



Ryan tried to stick one on Brittani too- and didn't succeed.


Still playing with the marshmallows :P

Home Sweet Home

So, I'm finally home! Sarah and I had a flight out of Nashville at around 1:00 this afternoon, but then our flight was delayed *boo!* and we didn't actually leave until around 2:30 and got home around 4:00. Anyway, I had a blast at The Gathering and with Sarah all weekend and I really want to go back next year.
Now, for a re-cap: Saturday morning Sarah and I woke up SUPER early and got a cab (now, this is where it gets interesting). So, our cab driver kept asking us how to get where we were going (a place called The Factory in Franklin). That's right- the driver was asking us for directions. Ok, so I don't get out much, I know that, but aren't cab drivers supposed to be the ones who know the directions, and not the passengers? So, we made it to the Gathering and we were safe... annoyed, but safe. And then the day began, and lasted until around 9:30 at night when I finally got my book signed by Ted Dekker! (who must gave been exhausted at this point) And then another great adventure of getting back to the hotel began! :) We waited for our cab (because the cab company was terrible) for an hour or so, and finally, three or four phone calls to the cab company later, we were safe and sound inside a cab and headed back to the hotel. Sunday, we woke up, ate, took a shuttle to the airport in Nashville, and sat for 4 hours while our flight kept getting delayed. BUT, now we're home! And happy! :)

Hotel California...in Tennessee

So, Sarah and I landed in Nashville today at around noon and took a shuttle to Franklin. Once we got to our hotel which is called the Ramada, we were all excited because it was tucked out of the way near some trees, which meant it would be quiet. What we didn't realize is that it was a little too quiet...for example, Sarah and I have been here for a little over 7 hours, and all we've seen is Jan, the lady at the front desk and the pizza guy that we called. So, our window overlooks the parking lot- which is empty.

Anybody else thinking of the song Hotel California? Cause I certainly am... I want to call random room numbers to see if anyone picks up, but Sarah won't let me.

Girls Night

So, I got to finally spend some time with Lindsay after canceling maybe 5 or 6 times. lol I had a blast! :) We got to hang out, and mostly talk, watch movies and get extremely sunburnt! I love talking with her and remembering all of the crazy jokes we've had since elementary school :)

Today is the Day

So, I haven't written on this blog in a few days, and I thought an update might be nice. I finished my finals on Wednesday afternoon, and then Thursday night, I found out that I passed my science class! :) Now, I'm just waiting for my Math grade to see if I passed the class. I also decided not to do summer school, and instead I'm going to take a larger class load in the fall. The good news is that I am done by Wednesdays next semester! :)

So, I've been spending the first few days of my summer being a sub or watching movies with Katie, which is what I'm doing right now. I've had a very long weekend and I'm glad it's finally over, so for now, I'm just trying to relax and enjoy my summer vacation! :)

Suddenly

"Sometimes it's in an instant
Sometimes we wait for years
But it comes down to the moment when faith eclipses fear
Your wandering is over
The other side is real
You've broken through
Your mountain moved
And mercy is revealed
His mercy is revealed"

~TobyMac "Suddenly"