Faith, Love, and Life

My dear friends,

The other night when getting ready for bed I suddenly perked up as these words were playing on the radio: "Will you love Jesus more as we go our different ways? When this moment is a memory will you remember His face?" Remember it? A rush of warm fuzzy feeling went through me and made me feel all cozy, happy, and sad, as I thought of you. Happy because of all the memories we have, the good times we shared. Sad that you are so far away.

A little update on my life:
- we had a wonderful three week trip East to spend time with family and attend the Nashville ATI conference. Pre-EXCEL was a blast! You really should do it sometime if you haven't already! My 14 energetic, smiling, and precious gals on my team were so fun to get to know!
- the day we got back Vacation Bible School started at our church. I enjoyed helping out when needed with that.
- Family, friends, company, and other normal summer activities keep my schedule fairly full! Do any of you have any special plans for your summer?

I'm sorry I didn't get back to you very well about the reunion. Nothing really evolved from it and many of you were not able to get away this summer...which I totally understand! Though if any of you still think you would like to steal away in August or something and come see me I wouldn't be opposed =D haha Feel free to let me know if several of you (or one of you) has a week that would work and I would love to have whoever comes! Otherwise, hopefully we can try for next summer, or Spring Break possibly.

Isn't it so neat how God sends us little reminders of who He is at the most unusual times!?! Recently God asked me to trust Him to do something that seems way to big for insignificant little me. To be honest I have been discouraged with it. But yesterday we were walking through Hobby Lobby of all places and I saw a motto that had this quote on it: "Faith is not believing God can - but knowing that He will." It was a timely challenge in my life and reminder that no matter what He requires of us He has done so much more by promising that He IS and WILL fulfill ALL of His promises to us. I don't know what you gals are facing today (oh for another "hot chocolate date" at quarter till seven =)) - but know that He will do for you the thing that seems like an impossible mountain to climb.

I love you gals!
Teresa

I feel quite sure if I did my best
I could maybe impress you
with tender words and a harmony
a cleaver rhyme or two
but if all I've done in the time we've shared
is turn your eyes on me
then I've failed at what I've been called to do
there is someone else I want you to see

Will you love Jesus more
when we go our different ways
when this moment is a memory
will you remember His face
Will you look back and realize
you sensed his love more than you did before
I'd pray for nothing less
than for you to love Jesus more

I'd like to keep these memories
in frames of gold and silver
and reminisce a year from now
about the smiles we've shared
but above all else I hope you will come
to know the father's love
when you see the Lord face to face
you'll hear Him say "well done"