We are now on our way to Wisconsin. Its a pretty easy shot from Jake's aunt's house. It seems to me that Wisconsin looks like the other side of the lake in Michigan :) Only four more hours and we will be there. 11 hour trip total. It should be interesting. Sky Lodge seems like a nice place according to Liz, Marc and Jake. I am a little nervous about counseling middle school girls, since middle school is mostly blank in my memory bank because I didn't enjoy middle school.
Well, I am just going to trust God. He will need to show up this morning and all this week. Posts are going to be short. Counseling = little time extra :)
cm
Showing posts with label well spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label well spring. Show all posts
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
The Adventure Called Life Day 247...team work...
welcome to almost the end of training week day two! Well Spring team two has come through a lot! 36 songs yesterday...and numerous sets today. I really enjoy working with these beautiful, talented and jesus loving people! Luke is such a comic, but his knowledge and musical drive is very admirable. Jake of course is a great leader, he is poised and has such a quiet glow about his personality that attracts teenagers like a magnet. Marrissa's joy is unmatchable. Marc is amazing, his helpfulness and his diligence are such a huge blessing. Jacob has a fantastic sense of humor and he is great at guitar too, Liz blows me away with her sweet smile and her mad keyboard skills along with her killer voice. Eric is a great leader as well, he is a fantastic drummer, but he is also passionate about Christ and loving others. I am very blessed to be on this team!
We have just finished a day of rehearsal and teaming up to move all our equipment to the auditorium for a mock set up and sound check before we hit the road. We're heading to town in a few minutes for a store run, I think I need cough drops, panty hose, maybe some gum and....
cm
We have just finished a day of rehearsal and teaming up to move all our equipment to the auditorium for a mock set up and sound check before we hit the road. We're heading to town in a few minutes for a store run, I think I need cough drops, panty hose, maybe some gum and....
cm
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
The Adventure Called Life Day 246...eat, rehearsal, take a break, repeat...
Today marks our first day "in the studio" one might say as a team. We worked on 36 SONGS. that's right over thirty tunes in the course of just 9 short rehearsal hours. Now I am just completely wiped. I really wish I had the energy to do a post, a really good one...maybe this weekend, like saturday when we are on our way to Greenville, maybe I can do some reflection then.
anyway, we have more rehearsal time tomorrow, but I think we have a few other things we are doing as well, that will be nice. all we did today was eat, and play, eat and play...now im just pooped.
I did get some great news! WE ARE GOING TO SCIOTO!!!!! AH!!!!!!!! I am soooooo excited! I love love love this camp! It was my very first camp on Well Spring, and my first experience counseling campers. I loved it. The place is high in the Ohio hills, we sleep in barns that have 1/2 inch cracks in the walls and the floor boards, the roofs are tin and to have fun we make a slip n' slide down the hill. its a grand time. We also play in this really cool barn that has "wings"...the walls open up and push out so they "fly" like wings when propped up. Its a really neat place and I'm excited to go back!!!! I didn't think I would get to!
cm
anyway, we have more rehearsal time tomorrow, but I think we have a few other things we are doing as well, that will be nice. all we did today was eat, and play, eat and play...now im just pooped.
I did get some great news! WE ARE GOING TO SCIOTO!!!!! AH!!!!!!!! I am soooooo excited! I love love love this camp! It was my very first camp on Well Spring, and my first experience counseling campers. I loved it. The place is high in the Ohio hills, we sleep in barns that have 1/2 inch cracks in the walls and the floor boards, the roofs are tin and to have fun we make a slip n' slide down the hill. its a grand time. We also play in this really cool barn that has "wings"...the walls open up and push out so they "fly" like wings when propped up. Its a really neat place and I'm excited to go back!!!! I didn't think I would get to!
cm
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The Adventure Called Life Day 245...oh to be a hostess...
That's my job on tour this summer. I am the hostess. I'm not extremely excited about it, but I will choose to be. I will get excited about our awesome university. I'll be honest, the admission's part of Well Spring is not why I am doing the tour, the ministry, the loving on kids is why I am a Well Spring-er.
oh to be a hostess. *sigh*
Dearest Lord,
I come before you, not sure what to do. I know you have given me this job for a purpose. Can you use a vessel like me? Show me what I need to surrender, what I need to give up, what I need to grab a hold of, and what of you that I need to fill myself with. I love you so much, and I want that to be conveyed above all else to the kids we're preparing for. God, prepare our hearts, our minds, our spirits, our souls for this journey ahead. Let us always remember that its a journey, full of twists and turns, ups and downs, be our strength, let your joy be our supply O God. Thank you for this opportunity to serve and be used by you.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen
cm
oh to be a hostess. *sigh*
Dearest Lord,
I come before you, not sure what to do. I know you have given me this job for a purpose. Can you use a vessel like me? Show me what I need to surrender, what I need to give up, what I need to grab a hold of, and what of you that I need to fill myself with. I love you so much, and I want that to be conveyed above all else to the kids we're preparing for. God, prepare our hearts, our minds, our spirits, our souls for this journey ahead. Let us always remember that its a journey, full of twists and turns, ups and downs, be our strength, let your joy be our supply O God. Thank you for this opportunity to serve and be used by you.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen
cm
Monday, May 31, 2010
The Adventure Called Life Day 244...pack it up!...
pack it up! Let's get ready to HIT THE ROAD! oh my goodness...I don't think I've been this excited in a long time...
I woke up this morning, even with the constant sinus headache, I managed to smile and think, "tour is almost here!" I seriously have the best job ever. Its not even a job in my book, but an extreme blessing of a privilege! Seriously! Who gets paid to travel on the road with seven other talented, Jesus loving musician servants, show up to camps and say, "Hey, yeah, we're that band called Well Spring, but whatever you need, we're here to do it..." simply amazingly awesome right? I know! and I get to be a part of it! blows my mind...
Today I took a quick shopping trip to Brighton (I don't recommend it on Memorial Day, traffic is bonkers on Grand River) and managed to keep me and the car in one piece! First stop was JoAnn Fabrics to grab some crafty stuff for the road. I really enjoy knitting, and it keeps me from getting car sick, but still able to talk to those around me, unlike reading where its just you and the story world, ignoring the amazingness in the van...not good! After the creative-ness in me was satisfied, I drove across the street to Target...found some modest length shorts and a nice tank top for hot van rides...awesome luck if I don't say so myself!
So now I'm back. and its time to PACK IT UP! I'm trying to fit in a smaller suitcase this summer, only take what I know I'll need, and just a few emergency items. I'm also debating on whether to take my laptop, I probably will anyway, but it would be nice to not have to keep track of it. I do have this commitment of blogging everyday, but I could use Marc's to post up what I've written when I can...I'll have to think about it.
After I finish packing, I want to finish cleaning the house, and double check everything I'm bringing. Then I just want to have a relaxing evening at home with my family. I am going to miss them so much! I am leaving tomorrow morning, early, so I can visit my fantastic boyfriend Zachariah for the day. It will be fun, but it means that this is the last time I will see my family for a while!
well, I've got plenty to do, and not a whole lot of time to do it in! Here's to praying while I work!
cm
I woke up this morning, even with the constant sinus headache, I managed to smile and think, "tour is almost here!" I seriously have the best job ever. Its not even a job in my book, but an extreme blessing of a privilege! Seriously! Who gets paid to travel on the road with seven other talented, Jesus loving musician servants, show up to camps and say, "Hey, yeah, we're that band called Well Spring, but whatever you need, we're here to do it..." simply amazingly awesome right? I know! and I get to be a part of it! blows my mind...
Today I took a quick shopping trip to Brighton (I don't recommend it on Memorial Day, traffic is bonkers on Grand River) and managed to keep me and the car in one piece! First stop was JoAnn Fabrics to grab some crafty stuff for the road. I really enjoy knitting, and it keeps me from getting car sick, but still able to talk to those around me, unlike reading where its just you and the story world, ignoring the amazingness in the van...not good! After the creative-ness in me was satisfied, I drove across the street to Target...found some modest length shorts and a nice tank top for hot van rides...awesome luck if I don't say so myself!
So now I'm back. and its time to PACK IT UP! I'm trying to fit in a smaller suitcase this summer, only take what I know I'll need, and just a few emergency items. I'm also debating on whether to take my laptop, I probably will anyway, but it would be nice to not have to keep track of it. I do have this commitment of blogging everyday, but I could use Marc's to post up what I've written when I can...I'll have to think about it.
After I finish packing, I want to finish cleaning the house, and double check everything I'm bringing. Then I just want to have a relaxing evening at home with my family. I am going to miss them so much! I am leaving tomorrow morning, early, so I can visit my fantastic boyfriend Zachariah for the day. It will be fun, but it means that this is the last time I will see my family for a while!
well, I've got plenty to do, and not a whole lot of time to do it in! Here's to praying while I work!
cm
Thursday, May 27, 2010
The Adventure Called Life Day 240...saying goodbye...
I'm not any good at saying goodbye's. I simply just don't like them. at all. not one bit. Today I spend the afternoon with my fantastic boyfriend, Zachariah Deitrich. He's one awesome guy. I love him. He makes me so happy, and we have so much fun together. Next week I return to campus and embark on an eight week road trip with my Well Spring team...I'm very excited and super blessed to be doing this, but I'm also sad. I'm sad to leave Zachariah for eight weeks, TWO MONTHS, of not getting to look deep into his eyes and hear those blessed words, "you're beautiful" and "I love you,"
But I know that God has called me to do this. I am on Well Spring for a reason. Yes, okay, so I'm musically inclined, I know that makes putting up with me a little easier for my band mates, but I am just so passionate about pursuing Christ. I want to love and serve everyone around me. I desire to be used by God in any and every way possible. God has chosen to use me in Well Spring.
So. *sigh* I can't do this. That's the best news yet...I can't do this. I can't go two months without seeing Zachariah. But the good news in that, is Jesus can, and will give me the strength to endure the separation. He will continue to love me, unfailingly and completely, he will continue to be my source of power and strength.
This is just a way for me to draw closer, to walk closer than I've ever before, with my savior, with my Jesus :)
There will be moments where I will miss Zachariah terribly (like right now) but I will endure, and I will remain joyful despite my longing. I will see him again in August, and then we will begin our time as RA's in the fall...how exciting.
Now, I do not look ahead to August. I look ahead to this next week of preparation. I look ahead to this weekend with my family. I hold on to the promise that Jesus will be my strength, and I hold on to the promise of this coming August. I chose for it to not be my focus. My focus is Christ, to know him, to know him crucified.
cm
But I know that God has called me to do this. I am on Well Spring for a reason. Yes, okay, so I'm musically inclined, I know that makes putting up with me a little easier for my band mates, but I am just so passionate about pursuing Christ. I want to love and serve everyone around me. I desire to be used by God in any and every way possible. God has chosen to use me in Well Spring.
So. *sigh* I can't do this. That's the best news yet...I can't do this. I can't go two months without seeing Zachariah. But the good news in that, is Jesus can, and will give me the strength to endure the separation. He will continue to love me, unfailingly and completely, he will continue to be my source of power and strength.
This is just a way for me to draw closer, to walk closer than I've ever before, with my savior, with my Jesus :)
There will be moments where I will miss Zachariah terribly (like right now) but I will endure, and I will remain joyful despite my longing. I will see him again in August, and then we will begin our time as RA's in the fall...how exciting.
Now, I do not look ahead to August. I look ahead to this next week of preparation. I look ahead to this weekend with my family. I hold on to the promise that Jesus will be my strength, and I hold on to the promise of this coming August. I chose for it to not be my focus. My focus is Christ, to know him, to know him crucified.
cm
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