my cousin is a genious

So I think that my cousin is a genius. This girl, after being exposed to English for such a short period of time has picked up so much of it. Just from so little exposure, she’s been able to pick up so much.

So then, she picks up my guitar and in a few days learned what probably took me quite a long time to learn. Maybe it was just a coincidence I thought. Who knows right, first English, then guitar?

But then, she one day starts talking about a piano/keyboard. Next thing I know, she saves up money and goes to buy it. And once again, I come home and in only a few days again, she's already picked up a ton of keyboarding. At one point, I couldn’t tell if it was a preset tuned song that was randomly playing. I later find out that she just knows it.

That is such a talent right there. I’ve always wanted to be able to do something creative. Fortunately, I am pretty decent working with my hands (which I also give all glory to God). I really like working on with anything that involves using my hands; I can go forever and not get bored out of it. I’m definitely grateful for it because character is built in and through hard work (according to James 1).

What can I say; I’m a big fan of mechanics and handyman work.

Dave, Ruth, and Chey Lowe

I don’t think there have been any of us that haven't been affected by the Lowe’s in one way or another. They have continually been a blessing to NW, pierce and everyone they come in contact with because of their continual commitment to serve Jesus together..

So I met them both at Pierce College through the on campus Christian bible club (before they were even together I might add) and have been blessed ever since. Even though I met Dave in 1999, it's wasn't till a few years later that he and I became close friends and was given the chance to serve him and his wife in their wedding wedding. and after that a couple of years later (by Gods grace) was given the pleasure of become one of his closest friend. So to the point...

i've had the pleasure of recieving rebukes and challenges, and have been totally been served by my brother dave. he's at times served me till it hurt (i can testify to that one too). But it all has turned out great; besides, nothing can prove better than a friendship rooted in Jesus. So to the point again...

I spent about 6 months with the Lowe’s day in and day out; I must have been there almost daily. Well... of course not daily but it felt like it anyways, not one time did they not welcome me into their homes with open arms. Ha-ha I guess my point is that I love being a vital part of the Lowes life.

:::CSUN:::MASTERS:::

WARNING: this excert is mostly rambling. read at your own risk.

Have you ever had a big decision to make??? For the past few weeks, I’ve wrestling on a decision about schools. Which is best for me, CSUN or MASTERS? It’s been driving me nuts, where does god want me!

As far as checks and balances go, I can decide to go to either college and life will go on. God can and will inebetably use me where ever I’m needed no matter what background proficiencies I have.

Here are the ups and downs: the pro's as far as masters goes, I’ll be able to get a bible bachelors in both biblical counseling and bible languages. Definitely something that God can use me in. Unfortunately, there's a con too (a mighty big one at that). My mother is currently aging and working too much for her age, I suspect that she's doing at least 50 hours a week. If I go to csun, then I’ll be able to get a double major in whatever I chose and also, I can take advantage of the added bonus of extra time and run over to pierce to get an associates degree in cars (which I love to work on). The extra added bonus is that I’ll have EXTRA MONEY left over to help my mother out with. i guess this brings me back to basic biblical principles of money. what would be the best use of money on my part. helping my mother or helping myself.

So this is pretty much a "wants" and "needs" decision. I love masters and what it offers: Christian’s morning day and night and biblical teachings all encompassed in a nice little circle. I’ve never been much for total Christian communities or bubbles but there is something about this community I want to be a part of (for whatever reason not even I can understand). Do I need it??? Of course not. Will csun suffice??? Definitely of course.

... and that's where I stand... at the edge of wants and needs.

God where do you want me???

1chron11:16-19

At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem. David longed for water and said, "Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!" So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the LORD. "God forbid that I should do this!" he said. "Should I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives?" Because they risked their lives to bring it back, David would not drink it.