Dorm life and a New class

I have not been in a dorm in many, many, many years and I know why. It is surprising to me how a location like this can recapture- good and bad memories.

I am currently taking my last exegesis class, this time in Greek, over a two week period. Four hours a day, for nine days. Oh what joy!

I am staying up here because of traffic, gas cost, and well, it is just much more convenient. I can remember that feeling of loneliness and lostness and I feel for my daughter. What a time of growing up she has in front of her. I know kids do it all differently and some grow just by being, but I think this may be her way.

Well, the seminary here is very pretty, but I miss CUME. It has a special feel and environment. I so enjoy the people and the classes and faculty. Many people that I know have become such close friends. The evidence of God's grace is everywhere I look. Funny, I was so scared to go into the city and now, well I miss it and enjoy it.

I will be home for the weekend and back next week. This will put me one class less - 4 more to go!

Yeah!!!

Vacation/Conference

I just returned from a leadership conference and vacation in West Palm Beach. My parents invited me down to a one day conference to see John Maxwell. It was a great conference, but the best part was spending the rest of the week with my mom and dad.

It is an interesting thing that transpires when you start caring for your parents. My parents are in great shape and are doing very well but I get to go and spend time hearing them and seeing them without the child-lens I grew up with. It is amazing to see them with an adults perspective and get the time alone with them I craved as a child.

We went to the beach and sat around the pool playing cribbage. We talked about God and our lives with Him. I saw their generosity and love for me everyday. The positive feedback I get from times like these will always be so special.

This time also makes my family appreciate me if only for a few minutes- then the payback is difficult for awhile as well.

At least I had time to regroup before my next class and let my brain go blank for a week or two. Actually, that is not true since I am busy translating Hebrews in order to be prepared for my class in May.

I am well rested and have had time to reflect on my third year of school and see and pray for what is ahead of me.