College. What a time in our life that will never be again! A time to meet people and stretch ourselves beyond the borders of expectation and realization. A time to grow into our own. And meet some of the best people we will ever meet.
This last weekend we took the family to Denver and got to see 2 friends from college. Leigh Christensen who I spent countless hours with during my time at WBU watching movies, rewinding movies, praying, laughing, getting into nothing but good, frisbee golf, etc. Oh my goodness those days! We laughed as the kids ran through the Aquarium and all but diving into the sting ray petting tank, soaking themselves and laughing all the way. What sweet memories.
The second was breakfast with Brandon White and his sweet wife and new baby. This guy! He carried me through the rough days after Jody's wreck more than he will ever know. Took me to the hospital, Paradigm worship at FBC Lubbock, and was just hilarious during a rough time. Brandon has an amazing heart. It was awesome to hear the experiences that he has had to bring him where he is today. It was only brief and a snapshot but so good to reconnect with him. I know the Lord has given him incredible influence where he is today and that is awesome to see.
Today was another day. I forgot to put my phone on silent at work today at fellowship which I never do. My phone rang to "Defy Gravity" from the desk drawer and quickly rushed to silence. I looked later at the end of the day and I had 2 messages and 1 missed call from Crystal Morton Leake in Alaska. My dear friend and accountability girl still...she had 2 prayer request. One was a friend's mom. The missed call referred to a tragic FB post today. I quickly checked FB to find the sad news about Matt Rusher and my heart broke for his wife Amanda. If you remember or know, she lost her dad only a short time ago.
I made a quick FB post earlier about what a great place Wayland was for me especially in times like this when memories rush back and remind us of friends and fellow Christians we have met along the way. My heart hurts for Amanda tonight. I'm so reminded of the time spent at Wayland and serving on rejoice/rec at Highland Lakes with them. How incredible to know people that have a heart for the Lord. How special to share the common ground of serving the Lord together. Matt was amazing. He's resting now and having a party up in heaven, No DOUBT!
Wayland, Wayland. What a special place. Glow in the dark golf. Pizza party at the last golf hole by an Owen dorm window (JULIE!!!). What a blast those days were. What preparation they were for so many days ahead. The Lord is good, faithful, and true.
I have only a few closing thoughts that I will exercise when I finishing typing. My heart is heavy. There is only one remedy for this. Pray and worship. For anytime the Lord moves it is on a mountain where the worship happens. Wherever or whatever the mountain may be. There's no other way for the heart to express joy, grief, tears, relief than to worship.
Psalm 99:9
Extol the Lord our God and worship at His holy hill, for the Lord our God is holy!
Psalm 22:3
But You are holy, O You Who dwell in the holy place where the praises of the Israel are offered.
Psalm 99:9
Extol the Lord our God and worship at His holy hill, for the Lord our God is holy!
Psalm 22:3
But You are holy, O You Who dwell in the holy place where the praises of the Israel are offered.
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