real life

I'm kind of tired of blogging already.
I'll give an update of some things that make me so overjoyed. Outside of that - you may have to contact me if you want any more detailed news.
Ever seen a Halloween party in a home include a group of church young adults and urban teenagers including a bonfire, cupid shuffle, pumpkin carving, costumes, and then a spontaneous dance battle in the dining room? ALL together, all welcomed, all having a ball!? No alcohol!? Being themselves... Yeah- that was a blessing!

God continues to provide his own work crews at MICO. The past two weeks, I've arrived at 9:30 AM not knowing who'd come. I always average around 12 volunteers by the end of the day though and there are usually three kids from the area, a couple new people, and a couple friends. Today included two IWU males and three neighbor boys who joined them in a project, one of my roommates working with my mentee, my mentee's uncle doing another project, and his friend enjoying coffee with us as well. Mixed group, None planned, a ton got done. SUCH a blessing. It's GOT To be a neighborhood house when we need this much help and there are that many skilled people just sitting nearby. Good

Then Tonight - typical night at home. Three middle school girls stop by... no plans yet... I had time and energy - one wal-mart trip for their's and my groceries and one grease fire later, we enjoyed some Fried chicken and other treats together and I learned from them how to cook it right! :) Mmmm... good stuff. Grease everywhere. But I'm learning.
Enjoy life - love people. Don't compare yourself to others - just live YOUR dream. much love -