Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Women Discipling Women 08

I have been a little MIA on this blog of mine for some time now because the 2008 Women Discipling Women Conference had me consumed. I meant to tell you all about it, but it is now too late and I must head to bed. So, as a little teaser, I am leaving a link to Cassia Van Dyke's blog:

http://ckvphotography.wordpress.com/page/2/

Enjoy the pictures! I'll be back in a few days to tell you more...I know, until then, you all will be on the edge of your seats!! :)

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Top 5

Tagged by: Kate-y Wright so long ago!

... things under $5 that I couldn't live without
mascara
chapstick
ice cream!
tweezers & toe nail clippers
bathing suit bottoms (when they are on sale--seriously!!)

...most recently watched movies
Definitely Maybe
The Devil Wears Prada
Ratatouille w/ Reesie
...and that's all in the last 6 months! WDW 08 was all-consuming!

... songs I could listen to over and over again
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Before the Throne of God Above
Wonderful, Merciful Savior
anything CELINE!
at the moment: Big Girls Don't Cry--remix w/ Sean Kingston

... people who have influenced me in a positive way
my Mom & Dad
Staci Woodward
Michael & Jodie Zicker
the MABC professors
Tricia Hulet

... things that are always in my purse
wallet
keys
chapstick
Bible
pens, pens and more pens!

... moments that changed my life forever
understanding the true gospel message
taking classes in the MABC program
living in Northern California (2003-2005)
Craig Kelford's death (1997)
...the last year (so many different things!)

... obsessions I currently have
having a clean car (inside & out)
laying out
wrapping up all the details from WDW 08
getting my eyebrows threaded
...and laying out! :)

... appliances or kitchen tools I couldn't live without
coffee maker
dishwasher
a knife
paper towels
ziplock baggies

...places I would like to go
HAWAII!
Mexico--I want to make a little trip to all the hot spots!
Africa
Alaska
Greece--would love to go back!
...too many to name. I love to travel!

... people who I would like to see their top 5's
Staci Woodward
Jen Gray
Amber Dennis
T. Hulet
Amber Martin (my sister!)
my Mom!

Monday, July 7, 2008

Bragging on my Brother!

My brother sent us this link the other day to let us know what he has been up to overseas. I can't help but post it. I am so proud of him! Enjoy the article. May it serve as another reminder to keep these men in our prayers!

http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=37487

Update on Gabe & the Olympic Trials

Here is an update on Gabe from his wife's blog. Praise be to God!

An Amazing Week is what she entitled the blog entry.

She says, "God is so good, ALL the time. We have had such an amazing time at the Olympic Trials. Gabe swam his fastest times ever! The venue and the crowds were incredible. And the times of fellowship we had with friends was so encouraging! And all of you who were watching, cheering and praying with us made it such an overwhelming experience. Thank you all so much. I think the thing that is standing out to me so much this week are the opportunities God gave Gabe to be a light to others. Gabe really tried to take hold of every opportunity to share Christ with others. This is the mark that the Lord has allowed him to leave on the swimming world. I am so thankful to be his wife!! This has been an amazing week and we are so grateful! Today we are going to relax, enjoy Omaha (which has actually become one of my favorite places:) and go watch the Trials tonight together:) We can't wait to see all of you when we get home! Love you all!"

As of today, Gabe did not make the Olympic Team but a legacy was left in the USA swimming world of a man who swam for the glory of God, lived a life of integrity and submission to God's Word and faithfully proclaimed the gospel to those the Lord put in his path whenever he had the chance. We are so proud of Gabe and are thankful for the many ways the Lord has used this man's life to make a impact for the gospel in this dark field. We proud of you, Gabe and are so thankful for God's grace in your life and your faithfulness to Christ! You are an example to us all!

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Correction

There will be a tape delay with the coverage of the trials. Scratch the times in the last e-mail. Gabe will be on TV at 8pm Wednesday through Saturday on USA.

Keep your TV set. Let's cheer Gabe on and pray for him to swim real fast!!