Sunday, January 29, 2012

Happy Birthday Momma

So I just want you all to know how much I love my Mom. Anita Seipel is one of the best mothers someone could have. I have screwed up so many times, put her through hell, and yet she never once turned her back on me. I have said some painful things to her because I was stubborn, pious, and just a jerk. Yet she was always there to love me and give me the best she had. I have lived a wonderful life. Any problems I have, I have created myself. Heck, she has saved my butt over and over again. I never can appreciate her enough.

No, this isn't a Nicaragua blog entry. But the Title of this Blog has always been Journey with Jesus. Well, I can promise you that this Journey wouldn't have been possible without the loving and wonderful Mother I have. I love you mom with all of my heart. I couldn't have been blessed with a better example to follow. You are amazing and I praise God every day for the gift you are in my life. I am sorry for any pain I have put you through. And I hope you know that I try to live my life in a way that I hope makes you proud of me. You deserve the best, and I can never give you that. I can just give you a big hug and tell you that I love you. Thank you, for being you.

Happy Birthday Anita Seipel. World's best mother!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Wedding Bliss

So I cried this weekend. Quite a bit actually, and I'm not afraid to admit it!

Coburn Murray and Melissa Buzbee got married. It was a great time. They build a bridge across the pool and got married in the center of the pool while we were around them. It was a wonderful day. The weather was amazing, the decor and reception was amazing, and most of all God was there. I have no doubt about that.

So it's been a busy first few days back. I have been driving around Coburn's family and friends. I took them to the volcano, market, and Los Brasiles. It's been fun so far.

I had a great morning worshipping our awesome God with the girls house and Luis. Luis is living with me the next month while Michael is gone. It's just nice to not be alone. So my buddy will be here all the time.

On a sad note, I ask that you pray for a couple of the girls. 2 of them didn't come back after break. One really wants to come back, but her step dad will not let her. So I pray that God shows her parents that she is better off in the house. The house isn't the same without her!

Well.... this week is going to be really busy. I get back into the swing of things. Please pray for all of my ministries that I work with. The two rescue homes and the School in Los Brasiles. Lift them up so they can have a blessed year. Thank you for your support and prayers. Love you all!

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Almost time to go back to Nica!

So we are sitting here having a debate about being spoiled. I love the everyone, but we all know all of us Americans are spoiled. I just went to an all you can eat buffet tonight with ribs, catfish, and so much more country cooking. As we talk about being spoiled, i think back to my kids at my pre-school in Los Brasiles. We are going to start school back up from Christmas break a little earlier than the other Nicaragua schools. The main reason, because the kids aren't eating at home and need our lunch that we provide at school.

So I am being a glutton as the children that I love in nicaragua are probably very hungry. I honestly feel horrible right now....

I need to change that. I can't wait to get back to Nica and work with my kids. I need to focus less on me. I really do.

So as the new year starts, lets remember about being spoiled. Lets not indulge in more than we NEED. Lord, I ask that you help me and give me self control to not yearn for more than I need.