Hey everyone! I'll be in Guatemala working at Camp Guamiski 'till the 22nd! Hope you are all well and keep a lookout after I get back cause I know I'll have tons of pictures/stories/praises to share!
Until All Know Him!
MillieJo
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Camp Guamiski, Friday!
Sooo...
I am packing for Guatemala.
We will be there nine days. We'll stay in the city the first night, and then go on up to camp in the mountains, have our leadership meetings, and WHOOOO!!!! Camp starts Monday!
I can't wait. My first flight. WOW.
And then there are the kids. Half of them are homeschooled (like I was--not always easy, but good), all of them are living in a culture that doesn't even speak their native language. From the city to the jungles of the Peten, they are faced with real peril on a daily basis. They are heroes. I am praying God will give us wisdom and the ability to minister to them. I am praying He will do a mighty work in their hearts this week. I am praying for some very special worship. I am praying the rain will quit!
After camp (which I can tell is going to be AWESOME) we'll have a fun shopping day and eat at a nice restaurant before we head home next Sunday!
Why is God so good to me?
I am packing for Guatemala.
We will be there nine days. We'll stay in the city the first night, and then go on up to camp in the mountains, have our leadership meetings, and WHOOOO!!!! Camp starts Monday!
I can't wait. My first flight. WOW.
And then there are the kids. Half of them are homeschooled (like I was--not always easy, but good), all of them are living in a culture that doesn't even speak their native language. From the city to the jungles of the Peten, they are faced with real peril on a daily basis. They are heroes. I am praying God will give us wisdom and the ability to minister to them. I am praying He will do a mighty work in their hearts this week. I am praying for some very special worship. I am praying the rain will quit!
After camp (which I can tell is going to be AWESOME) we'll have a fun shopping day and eat at a nice restaurant before we head home next Sunday!
Why is God so good to me?
Sunday, June 8, 2008
perspective
Sometimes in this town I feel like Lightening McQueen felt when he first encountered Radiator Springs. Well, maybe not completely like that, because I've always lived here, but perhaps a little...isolated.
It's funny, though, how much your attitude matters. If you open your eyes, there is so much beauty and peace to be found in the boonies.
Like today. I went out, riding my bike but walking too, just to get away and pray. The sky is so blue here, the clouds are clear and defined, the air clean. The town is practically deserted, and as I rode down the middle of the silent streets it occurred to me that I could never do that in the city. As I swung on my favorite park swing, I realized that only here, in my town, could I have this sort of solitude in public.
And then at the other park, I found a wonder. A tiny life, a killdeer, fluttered at my feet. It's wings were so intricate, it's claws perfectly formed and sharp, it's beak characteristically curved. I couldn't get pictures of the first one, but it's "nest" mate held still for me, even letting me pick it up and spread it's wing for a photo. Killdeer are interesting birds, making their nests on the ground. I just happened to stumble upon one. They are so well camouflaged that I probably couldn't find it again.
Being isolated isn't so bad.
And I'm not so isolated. Tonight we are going to see a movie in a town about 35 min. away.
Girl fun!
It's funny, though, how much your attitude matters. If you open your eyes, there is so much beauty and peace to be found in the boonies.
Like today. I went out, riding my bike but walking too, just to get away and pray. The sky is so blue here, the clouds are clear and defined, the air clean. The town is practically deserted, and as I rode down the middle of the silent streets it occurred to me that I could never do that in the city. As I swung on my favorite park swing, I realized that only here, in my town, could I have this sort of solitude in public.
And then at the other park, I found a wonder. A tiny life, a killdeer, fluttered at my feet. It's wings were so intricate, it's claws perfectly formed and sharp, it's beak characteristically curved. I couldn't get pictures of the first one, but it's "nest" mate held still for me, even letting me pick it up and spread it's wing for a photo. Killdeer are interesting birds, making their nests on the ground. I just happened to stumble upon one. They are so well camouflaged that I probably couldn't find it again.
Being isolated isn't so bad.
And I'm not so isolated. Tonight we are going to see a movie in a town about 35 min. away.
Girl fun!
Friday, June 6, 2008
FIXED
Here you go guys! I think I got everything fixed. This is the video again, so you won't have to look so hard for it :)
milliejo
milliejo
Thursday, June 5, 2008
"Let It All Out" --relevant Relient K lyrics.
I just wanted to share some lyrics today. These are from Relient K's album MM'MM, and all the rights to them belong to Relient K! Mm'mm! Is an album worth buying, with songs such as "Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" and "High of 75." Full of humor and seasoned with grief, the upbeat music is full of joy and perspective. Enjoy the lyrics to "Let It All Out":)
Let it all out (get it all out)
Rip it out, remove it
Don't be alarmed, when the wound begins to bleed
'Cause we're so scared to find out (what this life's all about)
So scared we're gonna lose it
And knowing all along
That's exactly what we need
And today I'll trust you with the confidence
of a man who's never known defeat
But tomorrow, upon hearing what I did
I will stare at you in disbelief
Oh inconsistent me, crying out for consistency
And you said "I know that this will hurt
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse.
If the burden seems too much to bear,
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there.
"And I'll let it be known (at times I have shown)
Signs of all my weakness
But somewhere in me, there is strength
And you promised me (that you believe)
in time I will defeat this
'Cause somewhere in me, there is strength
And today I'll trust you with the confidence
of a man who's never known defeat
And I'll try my best to just forget
That that man isn't me
And you said "I know that this will hurt
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse.
If the burden seems too much to bear,
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there.
And you said "I know that this will hurt (I know this will hurt)
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse. (things will get much worse)
When the burden seems too much to bear, (seems too much to bear)
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there.
"Reach out to me
Make my heart brand new
Every beat will be for you, for you
And I know you know
You touched my life
When you touched my heavy heart
and made it light
~Relient K, "Let It All Out"
Let it all out (get it all out)
Rip it out, remove it
Don't be alarmed, when the wound begins to bleed
'Cause we're so scared to find out (what this life's all about)
So scared we're gonna lose it
And knowing all along
That's exactly what we need
And today I'll trust you with the confidence
of a man who's never known defeat
But tomorrow, upon hearing what I did
I will stare at you in disbelief
Oh inconsistent me, crying out for consistency
And you said "I know that this will hurt
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse.
If the burden seems too much to bear,
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there.
"And I'll let it be known (at times I have shown)
Signs of all my weakness
But somewhere in me, there is strength
And you promised me (that you believe)
in time I will defeat this
'Cause somewhere in me, there is strength
And today I'll trust you with the confidence
of a man who's never known defeat
And I'll try my best to just forget
That that man isn't me
And you said "I know that this will hurt
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse.
If the burden seems too much to bear,
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there.
And you said "I know that this will hurt (I know this will hurt)
but if I don't break your heart, then things will just get worse. (things will get much worse)
When the burden seems too much to bear, (seems too much to bear)
remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there.
"Reach out to me
Make my heart brand new
Every beat will be for you, for you
And I know you know
You touched my life
When you touched my heavy heart
and made it light
~Relient K, "Let It All Out"
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
on the radio/kingdom singleness
I heard something on the radio today that resonated with me. I don't know who said it, but here it is!
"As a Christian single, you should be running toward Christ with all that you have. Then, if you look around you and see someone running beside you, take a second look."
I like that "dating philosophy." I like it a lot.
"As a Christian single, you should be running toward Christ with all that you have. Then, if you look around you and see someone running beside you, take a second look."
I like that "dating philosophy." I like it a lot.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Excitement, and what I did.
Excitement.
It's like momentum.
It is building up, more.
And More, and MORE and MORE, and MORE!
It is knowing that I'm heading off, away from my home, family and all I know, into the great thrill of following God's call.
I know it will be crazy. Amazing, I'm sure, to see God's faithfulness in new ways. Testing, I'm positive, of my faith. I'll grow. Teach. Give, and receive of God every day. Experience fellowship in a way I could never in the States. Experience need in the same way. Experience fear, and learn more to rely on the King. My King-Papa.
Most of all I will be following God's calling on my life, and that in itself is surely satisfying.
But I bet you are all wondering what has actually been happening in my life, not what I'm feeling. Well today I:
It's like momentum.
It is building up, more.
And More, and MORE and MORE, and MORE!
It is knowing that I'm heading off, away from my home, family and all I know, into the great thrill of following God's call.
I know it will be crazy. Amazing, I'm sure, to see God's faithfulness in new ways. Testing, I'm positive, of my faith. I'll grow. Teach. Give, and receive of God every day. Experience fellowship in a way I could never in the States. Experience need in the same way. Experience fear, and learn more to rely on the King. My King-Papa.
Most of all I will be following God's calling on my life, and that in itself is surely satisfying.
But I bet you are all wondering what has actually been happening in my life, not what I'm feeling. Well today I:
- restrung a 12 string guitar, breaking only one new string, and (surprise!) it wasn't the high G!
- helped my mom put up our swamp cooler (it's getting warm out!)
- talked with my neighbor Betty for about an hour. It was awesome. We haven't got to do that in a long time.
- took a bike ride, and looked at the stars.
- Watched the stars come out!
- Worked on stuff for Camp Guamiski
- Called my guitar insurance people again.
- Took my little sis and bro to the park, endangering our skin (the sun was hot!)
- Went to prayer meeting
- and FINALLY posted on my blog!
Whew! I know I did more stuff than that! I just can't remember it all. :) I'm getting so old my memory is going away. He he. Goodnight all.
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