Exhausted but Blessed

Summer is a time I normally work hard to stay busy so my mind stays focused. Um, I rather EXCELLED at that this year....so. freaking. busy.

This week is the final week of insanity...everybody wants a piece of me...I am so horrifically behind on returning phone messages and emails....I always ask myself if it's worth it. Does my ministry really make a difference in anyone's life? Who knows....maybe I won't truly know until eternity. But I know it's made a difference in mine. 

Tonight I'm grateful: 

- For summer camp today, when Ryan asked the kids to pray "God you think a million thoughts about me, please tell me one." Out of all the standard "churchy" responses, one little girl boldly proclaimed God told her she will be a mighty warrior for Him. Awe :) 

- For one of our Roseville teens - last night she came to me with the most incredibly maturity and composure and shared really tough, scary stuff about her life. And asked rationally for help working toward a solution. So proud of her!!! <3 div="" nbsp="">

- For my phone alarm that goes off at 9:15 each night - a reminder to stop everything and pray for Royal Stage - and the awesome feeling of knowing that seven other people have their alarm set for the exact same time for the exact same reason. 

- For the opportunities I've had to dance in several different countries around the world, and the opportunity to dance again on Friday night here close to home. I am not the best in the bunch, but God considers me worth enough that He strips all feelings of depression, panic and fear away from me when I dance. Wherever that's at. My favorite shows are still in the living room with my kids :) 

- For an incredibly busy life that causes me to purposely recognize the importance of just having black out hours to focus on non-ministry things. Tonight it was a stay at home "date night" with Sam. I tucked Charlotte into bed, Frank was out with friends and Sam and I played a brutal game of Monopoly Junior with the rule that everyone must speak in a British accent for the entirety of the evening. Followed, of course, by popcorn, silly songs and bedtime stories. 

That last one is what really counts. 

I am so grateful for my life. There are a lot of cracks and weak spots in it right now...but it's getting better. I'm stupidly over-scheduled but having so much fun. 

I am thankful for summer <3 div="" nbsp="">