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Been such awhile since I have posted, but I am still here! Having a blast in my life right now, learning so much, doing so much, being part of such great happenings, and enjoying! I wish this for everyone: To find value and enjoyment in what each is doing.

I have spent most of the summer in a steep learning curve: going to Annual Conference, going to Licensing School, going to Stephen Ministry Leadership training, going to Volunteer Conferences, attending meetings, planning for future events, working closely with individuals who are highly gifted, talented, enthusiastic and desiring above all to serve God.

As I have struggled with discerning where God is calling me, I have run away, ducked, stuck my head in the sand hoping to be able to ignore it; coming to terms with the call on my life and then realizing just how very inadequate I am and running away again; and finally, saying yes! to God and going forward on faith. I find a peace, a calm, and an excitement that I have not experienced in a long time.

One of my continual prayers has been Lord, Help! Another has been, God, I need more time! And yet another has been, Your Will be done. One of my biggest struggles is balancing personal life and church life. The two are so intertwined that it becomes a struggle to keep both in line. I would ask for your prayers for me in this regard.

At the beginning of the year, I wasn't sure if I could be as active, if I could work in the traditional sense of work, being held accountable to time and results, didn't know if I would have the energy and stamina for all that may need to be done. After all, I haven't worked in a traditional sense for a number of years and I have not been a student for many many years. But God has granted me an opportunity that I cannot pass, and so here I am, trying my best with God's help to do what needs to be done.

The schedule is full and at times feels hectic. There will be planning and learning and doing as well as applying to theological school and attending all next July. These are wonderful times for me and I am excited. God has blessed me with an encouraging and supportive husand as well as a faith community that surrounds the two of us.

May you find fulfillment in all that God asks you to do as well. Don't be afraid; don't bury yourself in "busy-ness" so much that you cannot hear God. Step out in faith and find yourself experiencing all the goodness that God has in store for you.