Thursday, June 12, 2008

Closure

Well, I have good news and bad news no matter how you look at it. I got an email from Disney and didn't get the job. But, they kindly let me know that I am still on the list, hehe. Good news b/c we don't have to leave, yippee! Bad news, b/c we don't get to leave, boohoo.

Seriously though, it is God's will, and I am glad. Steven cried. He was so sad we weren't moving to D-land. I wanted to cry a little on the inside, not only because he was so pitifully sincere in his sadness, but b/c I could feel a little of his sadness too, as I realize it is somewhat of a death of a dream. I don't mean that in a fatalistic way....but, you know how it is--every one of us has secret desires, dreams, or goals that would be SO cool to do--usually they consist of worldly ideals or pleasures that are not necessarily good or bad, just not what God has for you at that point in your life. Like, an injury preventing you from playing college ball, or not getting the dream job you thought you'd be so good at, or not getting that perfect house you always wanted, or not going into the type of ministry you'd always imagined you'd be so good at. So, yes I am slightly disappointed as I come to realize that it may never happen--I may never get paid to sing professionally (aside from teaching voice lessons, that is). But I can still work in AL, pay off debt, live my life and most importantly, share the gospel where I am right now. And know that I am in the palm of his hand.

Monday, June 09, 2008

thoughts on gardening

I am helping my mom with her garden, with hopes that our combined effort will produce enough produce for us to eat pretty good all year. Here are some things I've discovered:

1. Gardening is hard work.

2. Ants like mulch.

3. Ants like people too.

4. Fish emollient stuff (fertilizer) smells terrible--like dead fish. But reminds me of going camping/fishing when I was a kid. That and the smell of gasoline.

5. Compost is very disgusting but very good for the garden.

6. Gardening is hard work.

7. But it is worth it.

8. It is hot in June in the summertime.

9. Working at 6 a.m. is early. But not hot.

10. Trying to teach your child the value of a hard-earned dollar at 6 a.m. is difficult, if not completely impossible.

11. Older children usually pick up the concept faster than younger children.

12. If you don't use gloves, you will develop blisters.

13. Sweat drippage will begin to occur no later than 8 a.m.

14. Frozen water takes longer to melt than you think it will.

15. Even if you put it in the sun.

16. Children are sooooo much fun to have around when working in a garden.

17. Wheel barrels are heavy and tip easily. Do they have any with 4 wheels and a swivel? Good grief.

18. One should stop and rest periodically.

19. Baby corn looks like baby weeds.

20. A shower is so nice after working in a garden.

21. Air conditioning is a good thing.

22. Gardening work is never done.


Truly, it was a good day--fairly productive: we've gotten almost everything planted and are to the point of doing the "upkeep". It is amazing how there's always something on the list to do. But it is a rewarding feeling to know that you are doing something good for yourself and the family. If I come up with any more gems of wisdom, I'll let you know.

Friday, June 06, 2008

Biola on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Here's a pretty cool recording of Biola U on the Tonight Show. This is the school Frank attended to get his Master's in Philosophy. They are only about 25-30 miles away from L.A., so they are able to get fun opportunities like this: