The week that was:
Sleep, sleep and more sleep. Holly's mom was here from Sunday thru Thursday so that meant that Holly and I got more sleep than usual. Thanks Brenda! It's funny what more sleep does to you after you've learned how to live without it. I found that my body didn't fully catch up to "normal" until Wednesday, but then it was back to business as usual on Thursday. Additionally we had our annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at church last Friday night. Our theme was "The Greatest Church on Earth" and we ultimately put on a circus. That's right, I said a circus. I had a couple of parts to play in the whole shebang. I was the "6 ft. man eating chicken" (the important part of my costume was a box of Chick-fil-a chicken strips) and I was also a construction clown. We had a fun night entertaining our volunteers and showing them thanks for the many sacrifices that they make.
The week that is:
Nothing much going on here. Holly's cousin is coming at the end of the week for a quick visit and we have a Middle School event on Friday night as well.
What I'm looking forward to:
Vaguely, the future. As our families future is coming into more focus, Holly and I are looking forward to what the future holds. It's amazing that Holly is about to graduate med school and that she will be starting residency this summer. We are one step closer to functioning as a "normal" family that doesn't have to worry about schooling and not being settled. That is unless I go back to school in the near future like I want to do. But more on that in the future.
What I'm reading:
Since my class is finished I'm now free to read what I want. I'm thinking about plowing through Missional Church. Any other suggestions.
What I'm listening to:
I've been listening to some DMB lately as well as U2 and The Fray's new albums.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Angry Conversations with God
That's the name of a book that I've been recently reading. It's by an author named Susan Isaac's and I recommend that you check out her story. Here is a link to her blog as well. I won't give away too much of her story but I will say that unfortunately too much of Susan's story is found in the world today. We construct our concept of God based on our fathers and the people who are found in churches. I was luckily blessed with a good father who never cheapened my concept of God, but I have come across too many people that have messed up views about who God is because their fathers were not very godly. As Susan points out at one time, it wasn't her fault, and it's not; but it's the church's fault. Now I don't want to trash the church too much here, but I think too many times we get in the rut of saying things that we have either heard or we just hope might be true in some sense. All of this to say that I was caught up in Susan's story of taking God to marriage counseling and recounting her life and how God was working through these various experiences. Thank you Susan for being transparent about your "marriage" with God, may others be encouraged by your journey.
Monday, March 16, 2009
The life of Jared (3/16)
The weeks that were:
Nothing much has happened lately. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law came up for a quick Karis visit at the beginning of last week. My last class session was on Saturday. I'm kind of glad that it's over because I don't seem to have a ton of free time to put towards preparing for class, but I do enjoy teaching and the conversation that is sparked from what I prepare. This last session was on eschatology which is always an interesting topic.
The week that is:
My mother-in-law is here this week helping out. Karis has been really high maintenance lately with having her days and nights mixed up. I know that all babies go through this phase, but it's killer when they are going through it. Here's the funny thing though, Karis isn't consistent with her mix ups. Some days everything is normal, and then the next two will be flip flopped. Also this week is our annual volunteer appreciation banquet at the church. This year we are doing something brand new in that the staff is putting on a circus to honor our volunteers. It's gonna be pretty crazy and your truly is going to be a construction clown. Hopefully it will go off well but most importantly that our volunteers will feel very appreciated.
What I'm reading:
"Angry Conversations with God" I will be doing a post on Wednesday of this book which I recommend. I might even do a giveaway if you're lucky. I'm trying to finish Crazy Love since our students are having to read this for the summer mission trip.
What I'm listening to:
The new Fray album, the new U2 album and random DMB.
What I'm keeping an eye on:
Holly and I find out where she matched for a residency program on Thursday. We are on pins and needles with anticipation about knowing where our next journey will be to. Once we do find out, then we have to start our preparations to move out of our crappy apartment. Now that I'm really looking forward to!
Karis update:
Other than the day/night mix up she's doing awesome. She's growing like crazy and is now starting to interact a bit with you. She won't focus too long on your face, but she will turn and look at you from time to time when you speak to her. I love seeing her develop right in front of our eyes. I know this is only the beginning of the many first that she will have.
Nothing much has happened lately. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law came up for a quick Karis visit at the beginning of last week. My last class session was on Saturday. I'm kind of glad that it's over because I don't seem to have a ton of free time to put towards preparing for class, but I do enjoy teaching and the conversation that is sparked from what I prepare. This last session was on eschatology which is always an interesting topic.
The week that is:
My mother-in-law is here this week helping out. Karis has been really high maintenance lately with having her days and nights mixed up. I know that all babies go through this phase, but it's killer when they are going through it. Here's the funny thing though, Karis isn't consistent with her mix ups. Some days everything is normal, and then the next two will be flip flopped. Also this week is our annual volunteer appreciation banquet at the church. This year we are doing something brand new in that the staff is putting on a circus to honor our volunteers. It's gonna be pretty crazy and your truly is going to be a construction clown. Hopefully it will go off well but most importantly that our volunteers will feel very appreciated.
What I'm reading:
"Angry Conversations with God" I will be doing a post on Wednesday of this book which I recommend. I might even do a giveaway if you're lucky. I'm trying to finish Crazy Love since our students are having to read this for the summer mission trip.
What I'm listening to:
The new Fray album, the new U2 album and random DMB.
What I'm keeping an eye on:
Holly and I find out where she matched for a residency program on Thursday. We are on pins and needles with anticipation about knowing where our next journey will be to. Once we do find out, then we have to start our preparations to move out of our crappy apartment. Now that I'm really looking forward to!
Karis update:
Other than the day/night mix up she's doing awesome. She's growing like crazy and is now starting to interact a bit with you. She won't focus too long on your face, but she will turn and look at you from time to time when you speak to her. I love seeing her develop right in front of our eyes. I know this is only the beginning of the many first that she will have.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The life of Jared (3/1)
The week that was:
Fairly uneventful. Mostly my week looks like this. I work up until 1 and then head home and Holly goes to her rotation site. One of us is always at home right now with Karis. It is amazing how fast time flies when I'm taking care of Karis. Especially since she is spoiled and loves to be held. It's almost impossible for me to get any reading done.
We did have some friends over on Saturday night. That was a good release for Holly and I to have other adults to hang out with, plus they were loving on Karis the whole time.
The week that is:
Not much here again. Karis has a Dr.'s appointment to get a shot. Yuck. I need to keep pace on preparing for my class. Our last session is on the 14th. I really need to get on my taxes. I keep putting that off, but I know that's one of those things that will sneak up on you if you let it.
What I'm reading:
Two main things: "Surprised by Hope" by NT Wright. I am loving this book and the call that he is making to the church. "Angry Conversations with God" by Susan Isaacs. This is a book that I got a prerelease copy in order to write up a review when it is released. I am having fun with this one and you should really pick up a copy when it comes out in a couple of weeks. I'll do a formal write up then.
What I'm listening to:
Right now, the new U2 album that came out today. First impression is that it's pretty good. Kind of chill, but still solid. I also thinking about picking up an album that Don Miller recommended from a group called The Alternate Routes.
What I'm keeping an eye on:
Carolina has two big games this week. They can wrap up the ACC regular season title with a win on Wednesday of Va Tech. Of course I'd also love for them to pound Duke. I'm a little concerned about their defense when it comes tourney time, but hopefully things will click here in the last week.
We are also now in the Lenten season. I will be doing a devotional blog on my church's website for our youth. Feel free to check it out and leave some comments.
Fairly uneventful. Mostly my week looks like this. I work up until 1 and then head home and Holly goes to her rotation site. One of us is always at home right now with Karis. It is amazing how fast time flies when I'm taking care of Karis. Especially since she is spoiled and loves to be held. It's almost impossible for me to get any reading done.
We did have some friends over on Saturday night. That was a good release for Holly and I to have other adults to hang out with, plus they were loving on Karis the whole time.
The week that is:
Not much here again. Karis has a Dr.'s appointment to get a shot. Yuck. I need to keep pace on preparing for my class. Our last session is on the 14th. I really need to get on my taxes. I keep putting that off, but I know that's one of those things that will sneak up on you if you let it.
What I'm reading:
Two main things: "Surprised by Hope" by NT Wright. I am loving this book and the call that he is making to the church. "Angry Conversations with God" by Susan Isaacs. This is a book that I got a prerelease copy in order to write up a review when it is released. I am having fun with this one and you should really pick up a copy when it comes out in a couple of weeks. I'll do a formal write up then.
What I'm listening to:
Right now, the new U2 album that came out today. First impression is that it's pretty good. Kind of chill, but still solid. I also thinking about picking up an album that Don Miller recommended from a group called The Alternate Routes.
What I'm keeping an eye on:
Carolina has two big games this week. They can wrap up the ACC regular season title with a win on Wednesday of Va Tech. Of course I'd also love for them to pound Duke. I'm a little concerned about their defense when it comes tourney time, but hopefully things will click here in the last week.
We are also now in the Lenten season. I will be doing a devotional blog on my church's website for our youth. Feel free to check it out and leave some comments.
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