"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; the will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Smith Center, KS

Smith Center, KS...10 miles from the exact center of the continental US...but more closely resembles the middle of nowhere. haha! It really is a wonderful place! It's very quaint and homey. I am loving the people here! Most of them are related to one of my teammates...and let me just say that her family is amazing! I love them :-) They treat me like family and make me feel so welcome. Our next show isn't until Wednesday, so we're hanging out here for a couple days. Praise God for days to rest and relax! Unfortunately, I'm actually feeling a bit under the weather :( I've got a stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, sneezes, etc. Thankfully, though, I'm not coughing. My host family, Tarah's (my teammate) aunt and uncle, have got me in touch with a doctor here in town and if things don't get better by tonight and tomorrow morning, I'm going to go see the doctor :-/ I am so thankful that they're so willing to take care of me around here. I am most certainly blessed :-) Thank you all so much for your prayers. If I could, I just want to ask that you please continue to pray for me in my journey. It will be coming to a close before I know it, and although I want to live it up while I'm here, I know it's important to think about what's coming after SRT, too. Please be praying with me for doors to open up and that I would be sensitive to the Spirit's leading. Also, please pray for my health, that I would stop feeling as if our bus is sitting on my face ;-) haha Y'all are awesome! I am so blessed by each one of you :-) God bless! ~Anna

Monday, March 21, 2011

Awesome Poem!

This video is amazing! This woman has some awesome material and brings up a lot of good points. Made me think... I encourage you all to watch it. Let me know what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igCj3jsbcqs

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Kiss Me I'm Irish!

Hehe ya gotta love St. Patrick's Day ;-) I hope you're all wearing green!! :-)

Things have started to slow down for us...don't worry, we're still busy, but we don't have another 3 in a row for a while. Thankfully, God has given all of us the strength to push through everyday, and I know we're all becoming spiritually stronger as the days go by. One thing I can see that God is teaching me is how to be a better follower. In the past, with everything I've done I've always been one of the leaders, but where I am now, I can see that God is showing me how to be a better follower. It's been a humbling process, but I am thankful to be in this situation where God can and is growing me and stretching me out of my comfort zone.

So...5 weeks from today I will be on my way home for Easter weekend...needless to say, I cannot wait! I have missed my family so much...been homesick more than I ever have in my life. Praise be to God who sustains me everyday and gives me strength when I feel like going home. I can't wait to see everyone! I'm definitely going to want to rest, but I just cannot wait to see my family.

Alright, well again this is another shorter one...I'll try to update y'all again soon :-)

Please continue to pray for me. Strength and endurance to finish the race...
Thank you!
~Anna