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March 10, 2004
Seattle
Okay, so less than two days until we leave for Seattle. I'm a whole big lot of emotions right now that are all bundled up together in some sort of weird fashion. I am excited about what God is going to do with the people on our ministry team who are going, I am scared about the car ride, I am excited about the car ride, I feel like I've got nothing ready for the trip...but I've been working on it all week. I am excited about everyone that is going, yet I'm bummed that the other team isn't going with us. I just found out that Autumn is staying back to support raise. I'm hacked to tell you the truth. Not at Autun, I think she is making a good decision, but I'm hacked that I don't get to spend the summer with her already and now I don't get to spend spring break with her either. Oh, and 'cause she's helped plan A LOT for this trip and it's sad she's not going. Somewhere God is in all of this emotion. (but let's face it, the quiet time ran out a little bit ago) So, I just hope he straightens it all out, my emotions and every detail.
Posted by Angelina at March 10, 2004 08:34 PM
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There are several people not coming that I am hacked about.
Hof, Autumn, Mike W., Sara D, Alicia... well, i guess I just wish our whole MT would be there.
They are missing out on a lot. I'm a little disappointed in the people who made a conscious decision to not come, I'm disappointed on behalf of people whose circumstances were truly the reason for them not coming (as opposed to just being a handy excuse...)
But you know, God is good. And perhaps he has provided for us by sending exactly the people he wants to use on this trip.
Posted by: Matt at March 11, 2004 07:36 AM
Looking around the room at the group of people who were going last night, I was incredibly excited about who it was. I think God has brought together the right group of people. I think that everyone who isn't going has really thought and prayed hard about it, and I agree with everyone's reasons for staying or going home. While some of them may seem like handy excuses, I support the reasons behind their choices. I do wish selfishly that they were coming though! I'm gonna miss you guys! And the other team too! Its gonna be weird not being with you on spring break.
Posted by: mike at March 11, 2004 09:21 AM
indeed I am excited about the eclectic group coming with :) It will be very very cool.
i suppose it is kinda for selfish reasons that I wish everyone were coming.
Posted by: Matt at March 11, 2004 10:52 AM
yick. my first comment came off a lot harsher than i wanted it to... i do that a lot don't i...
Posted by: Matt at March 11, 2004 10:52 AM
um, yeah matt, but it's okay. I don't let myself react to the first statement. Mostly, I am just emotional. This week has been crazy with trying to get everything said and done with. And, I blogged right after I found out Autumn wasn't going (I was restraining the tears for a good ten minutes already at that point.) So, it's not to say that I'm not excited...cause I am. I'm also just reactionary and emotional.
Posted by: Angie at March 11, 2004 01:19 PM
I'll be praying for you all. I hope God uses this trip for you, Angie, to come back fired up and equipped to teach and lead the women in the thiings God has put on your heart.
I love car trips. Please pray for me and my family. I'm leaving Sunday after church, stopping in St. Louis to see my uncle who had a heart attack just before Christmas. Then on to S. Illinois to my parents' home. My dad has surgery on Tuesday for lung cancer. We all have such peace about it. He's a strong believer and just the best man I know.
Posted by: Kathy at March 11, 2004 06:42 PM