1st Question

My first day of practice was very different. The upper classman were very excited and talking non-stop. I was a little rattled because of the fact, are we practicing in or are we out. But the best was they started throwing and cuss words were flying. Then one girl looked up at me and asked "Is it okay if we cuss?" WOW! So I kindly mentioned I would prefer they refrain from cussing. The second practice was much more in tuned with what we are trying to get across to them and that is.... they are a team and to help each other. We worked on hitting drills and it was very tiring but encouraging to watch them get past their fears and face new challenges. I was encouraged but very tired. Can I just say, welcome to America again. I was a little bit in culture shock after being in a christian enviroment for two years. Nothing like jumping back into reality of our youth.

New Mission Field the Softball field

Well, as I embark on a new chapter in my life, I can tell you I am nervous but excited. Tomorrow officially starts tryouts at a local high school for softball and I am running the C team, JV and Varsity practices for the first two weeks, while the head coach is still in basketball. I want them to do good but I am very anxious about coaching again. Please pray I will do a good job and plan things accordingly. We might be inside tomorrow with 30 girls and no gym. Good times. We might be in a parking lot or we could be on our field if the sun drys the fields in time. Please pray the C coach and I hit it off because we will be working together for the first two weeks and I have no clue what her expectations will be for us. Praise God for the opportunity and for allowing me to make a difference in some girls lives. Please also pray for my back as it has flared up with intense pain and I have not been able to move without pain. Once again I am thankful for the opportunities at the performance center with working with girls to prepare them for their High School careers. Good luck to all the girls I worked with over the last two months.

Valentine's Day

What a sweet day to celebrate with your loved one. Scott was super sweet and gave me flowers and candy. We had a great dinner together at home. It was such a joy to remember last year we celebrated over the internet on skype. We had candle's and candy bars. It was a sweet gesture of Dr. Pepper in a wine glass. This year, we were face to face enjoying a quiet evening in our home. What a perfect night to be thankful we have one another in this crazy world.

Missions Weekend

This past weekend our Church held it's annual missions weekend. Inviting our missionaries to come share what God is doing in their part of the world. I was priviledged to speak on Inn Ministiries behalf at thier booth because they were not able to send someone this way. I also spoke to a Sunday school class. The Sunday school class is in a series of defending your faith and recently have been studing Catholism. Since I was raise catholic our missions pastor thought it would be a great class for me to step in since another missionary wasn't able to be there. It was amazing how God spoke through me to explain the importance of 1 Peter 3:15 "Set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." It wasn't clear to me what I should share until after speaking with the Sunday School teacher before class. It was amazing how I learned as I was speaking how much God had changed my heart to become more gentle. After sharing my testimony with the class and all God has done in me; they asked "What are you doing now?" I simple replied. "I am being still and knowing He is God and taking care of my husband." God places us on adventures throughout our life and I am not through sharing my faith and living life to the fullest. Being married is quiet the adventure and I am learning a whole new world. I am still giving an answer to all who ask of me but I realized today the bottom line is to do it with gentleness and respect. Loving others where they are at and respecting the values they hold.

Sick City

Did you know Wichita Kansas is the highest percentage of people who are sick in the nation for the past three months. Oh it's true. I can tell you, I for one have caught two colds. One in Janurary and the other this month. Going on my third solid week of sickness, I can so relate to anyone who is feeling under the weather. It just so happens, I have a husband who never gets sick. Which, is wonderful for us and for me. He is a little timid and now understands what it's meant in sickness and in health. He sometimes has asked to sleep in the spare room when I am hacking and sneezing all over the bed. I don't blame him one bit. I am sure he has never seen anything like it. Poor guy one day he is married to his pretty bride and then next month and a half he has a sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, headache wife, who can't seem to stay warm. I had a 100.7 tempature and it finally broke. I was cold all the time. I can't tell you how many times I told him I was freezing. I finally am covered under his insurance and it was quiet the adventure. Now, we are at least under my same doctor I have had since I was little. Married life can teach you a lot about how two become one, even through the rough times. Thanks Scott for taking care of me these past three weeks.

Remembering what Mary left Behind "A Wonderful Family"

Hockey Night Entertainment

Tonight we managed to get free tickets to a Hockey game and listen to a great friend sing the national anthem. WE of course don't really like Hockey but it was an exciting night. I hadn't been to a Thunder game in forever. After getting there and sitting in the stands, I realize many people haven't been to a Thunder game in awhile. Steph, Julie, Scott and I kept ourselves very entertained. Scott caught a few mullets in the crowd and a t-shirt for me. I was so excited he got a t-shirt but then we opened it up and it said "I don't count". Oh well, I guess in the big picture you shouldn't want a t-shirt to an event you really could care less about. But we all had a great time taking photo's of mullets and watching T-Dog.