"Suppose for a moment that God began taking from us the many things for which we have failed to give thanks. Which of our limbs and faculties would be left? Would I still have my hands and my mind? And what about loved ones?If God were to take from me all those persons and things for which I have not given thanks, who or what would be left of me?"
Patrick Henry Reardon
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
My Trip To Illinois
On December 27, I left ATL in a small airplane with about 52 other people and 2 dogs and headed to Peoira, IL where my close friend Eric was at home for Christmas break. Eric actually lives in a small village outside of Peoria called Groveland. I unfortunately brought the warm southern air with me because it did not snow the entire time I was there. It was a great trip. I loved getting to know the Larson clan and seeing God move in so many ways in my own personal life. It was nice to have some time to journal, meditate and have a spiritual tune up.
My favorite time during the trip was playing Scrabble. It was the first time I remember playing Scrabble with someone other that those with the last name of Duer. I must say, I was impressed that I held my own. Even though i did not win a single game, I was still a pretty good player. A close second favorite time was Wednesday night before we left on Thursday. 2 of Eric's siblings and their significant others along with Jill, Eric's girlfriend and I went to a small pizza place called Monacle's. It was great pizza and great company.
While on my trip, I came down with Bell's palsy. While it ended the trip on a less than sweet note, my trip to Illinois reminded me that God is truly working everywhere.
I was so blessed by my trip. Thank God for Eric and his family who allowed themselves to be used by God to refill my cup.
My favorite time during the trip was playing Scrabble. It was the first time I remember playing Scrabble with someone other that those with the last name of Duer. I must say, I was impressed that I held my own. Even though i did not win a single game, I was still a pretty good player. A close second favorite time was Wednesday night before we left on Thursday. 2 of Eric's siblings and their significant others along with Jill, Eric's girlfriend and I went to a small pizza place called Monacle's. It was great pizza and great company.
While on my trip, I came down with Bell's palsy. While it ended the trip on a less than sweet note, my trip to Illinois reminded me that God is truly working everywhere.
I was so blessed by my trip. Thank God for Eric and his family who allowed themselves to be used by God to refill my cup.
Sunday, January 16, 2005
More Catching Up
Since my one devoted reader has requested an update. I will try to bring the past month in summation....
Christmas season was a wonderful time filled with family and friends. My entire family came down and it was one of the most enjoyable times that I can remember. My neice and nephews are growing more and more into young men and woman who are challenging me to be a great uncle for God. I am so blessed by them in my life. I miss spending more time with them.
I left December 27 for a vacation to Peoria, IL to visit my close friend Eric who was home for Christmas break. More later on this trip.
I am now back in Auburn really busy getting ready for a seminar our church is sponsoring.
I hope this catches some of you up. I will post more later.
Christmas season was a wonderful time filled with family and friends. My entire family came down and it was one of the most enjoyable times that I can remember. My neice and nephews are growing more and more into young men and woman who are challenging me to be a great uncle for God. I am so blessed by them in my life. I miss spending more time with them.
I left December 27 for a vacation to Peoria, IL to visit my close friend Eric who was home for Christmas break. More later on this trip.
I am now back in Auburn really busy getting ready for a seminar our church is sponsoring.
I hope this catches some of you up. I will post more later.
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