first time blogger

I have joked with my friend A.L. that she should join the craze that is cyberspace, all the while ignoring the bLOG in my own eye. Rather than sending mass emails to you, my friends, I think I will now try this. If you want to know what we're up to, and don't feel like calling...you who shall remain nameless....you can just hop on over to my blog to get all the latest news. Thanks for introducing me to the concept, Sharon!

I must warn you that for some, it may be a little much. After all, I AM a writer, so I may tend to be a little wordy. But if you're going to read my "diary", you'll just have to adjust.

SO here's my first little update:
I've mentioned to some of you that moving in the middle of a cold, rainy winter and living in a cold, little cave of a rent house isn't the best way to perk up your spirits. Add to that sick kids and a new little health issue...overactive histamines that cause my skin to itch and welt 24/7...and I've got myself a nice little reminder from God that He's in charge and I am not! But, before you get to thinking that I'm miserable, know that I'm actually doing quite well. Medicine is my friend, sick kids eventually go back to school, and the sun is shining today! I do like it here - Clay likes his job and the kids are adjusting very well. I've been busy writing and making decisions for our new house that will be built this spring. I can't wait! You'll have to come for a visit, yes...all of you!

Tonight begins our first sr high/college worship service called 6:58. Yes, we totally ripped off of 10:51, but it IS based on a verse (John 6:58). We have a really great band made up mostly of college students and Clay will "preach" each week. I say "preach" because it is a different kind of service...he'll use lots of video and will be somewhat interactive. Anyway, we're excited about it and are looking forward to it. It's much needed b/c our Wednesday night program is overrun by jr. highers...about 70-80 each week. So the high school needed their own thing.

My little teaching hiaitus (sp?) is coming to a much needed end. If I'm not teaching somebody something, I'm a little bit lost. Anyway, my week to "mentor" younger women in the Apples of Gold Bible study class is coming up. Also, I've filled in teaching youth Sunday School and will get to teach the whole group in a couple of weeks and then again on Sunday nights when Clay wants a break. And, of course, I can't wait to do Crestview's ladies' retreat in April! For now, that'll have to do. I'm going to continue focusing my energies on helping the kids adjust, supporting and encouraging Clay(he's super busy these days) writing, and dreaming of my new house!

So I guess that's it for now. Check back weekly if you're interested. I should have a newsworthy post next week about my first FBC Midlothian ladies' retreat. We're going to Maypearl...anyone know where THAT is? Should be interesting....