On my mind

Several things are on my mind these days: ever-changing community, the value of short-term missions and the coming school year. It makes me slightly nervous to write about things that I'm unsure of (I'm not supposed to end a sentence w/ a preposition, but I just did.). I much prefer writing (and talking) about things of which I am confident that I can contribute valuable information/insight. Thus, many of my posts deal with events, rather than opinions or theories. So here goes....

Ever-Changing Community:
People move and people get married and people just plain change. I am confident that God designed us to live with people, but I am continually frustrated by the way those people rarely stick. I am also aware that God draws me to himself each time one of my close friends moves, gets married or leaves community, but it remains difficult nonetheless.

Short-Term Missions:
I'm getting ready to leave for a trip with my church. World Missions is a big deal, and I want to be a part of it, however, I haven't figured out what that really means for me. I highly doubt that means a short-term trip ever few years or so. I think it means something more, but what? I guess I'm hoping for a bit of clarity.

The Coming School Year:
I can't wait! I realize that it isn't cool to want to go to work/school, but I can't help myself. I'm so ready to meet the new 112 kiddos. In a month I may be singing a different tune, but right now, I'm just ready to get back to the classroom!