*inhale*.. *exhale*..
I am often guilty of getting so caught up in the schedule of the moment, and adding 'just one more thing'.. that I don't notice that I am carrying more that I am able. I am blessed (and cursed) with the ability to hunker down and weather a storm (in the natural world or the spiritual) for an extended time being.. I tend to just take things as they come and not realize that in the midst of all the added things I've forgotten to stop and take time to "just breath"..
I just like taking care of others, and making sure things get done.. it can be hard to trust that things will be done a certain way (the way you think they should be accomplished) if you have to entrust that responsibility to someone who is not you - ya' know?
But, then there are times that I find myself completely at a loss for words - because in one glorious moment God steps in and says "you've been running for so long, and so hard, and you've worked up quite a sweat to get here.. however, I have a little detour for you", and as he ushers me toward the detour, the path opens up to an OASIS.. one that I don't think I deserve, or (if I'm honest) really want at that moment - because hard work is what accomplishes things, not lounging around.. ;)
But Abba knows best, and so he pulls me in, sits me down, and brings me the most lavish of gifts that meet all the current needs I have (and some I didn't even know I needed).. And He says to me, "Just sit.. Just Be.. Just Breath.."
All that intro to say - I'm going back to Wildwood, New Jersey to Interpret for Summer Project again!
It's been a long time coming, and many delayed details due to various reasons.. but as of now, 4.. count 'em One, Two, Three, FOUR Deaf students have been accepted! God is good, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed! :) {I assume it's a little like learning you're pregnant with twins - YAY baby..s! two at once? oiy! >.<.. "I can do this, I can do this.." or maybe not, I dunno I've not yet been pregnant with twins.. but that's what I imagine it's like..}
I have been in the process of raising funds, and recently God has graciously and generously provided a large sum of money for the project this summer. We're not fully funded yet, but we're a whole lot closer than we've been in past years!! :D (again.. I'm just learning to sit, to be, and to BREATH!)
I have many one time gift needs, a few air line ticket needs, and am looking for people to partner with us by giving monthly to the cause of ASL Interpreters for Summer Projects.
If you live in Tulsa, I'll be setting up some Dessert and Details nights soon..
If you live elsewhere, I'll be sending out an e-mail up date soon..
If I don't know you, but you stumble upon this blog, and would like to be involved - please contact me via my profile info..
In the mean time, I'm going to keep learning how to just sit, and take in big breaths of His fresh wonderful air.. to just breath..
Soli Deo Gloria
:D
