Tired I am

I am really tired at the moment so this post will have all sorts of typing errors and what not. You have been warned. Any way I don't know what the deal is but I swear I have had a dream just about every night since I have been back and this is really really unusual. I never have dreams and I is getting annoying. I haven't slept that great regardless of when I go to bed or get up since being back and it is getting old. To add more to it I am under siege again and it has been really intense at times, but I am holding and in constant communion with headquarters. Prayers are appreciated. This semesters Bible study is going to be really good. We have a small group of just guys and we are the 'old school' members. We are going to be taking turns leading the group in study and I have a feeling it is going to be very good for all those involved, especially for the couple of younger guys we have in the group. This Wednesday is my turn since I volunteered to go next to get it over with. Pray that it goes well and that God will speak through me. I need to get to bed. God bless. Semper Fi

First week of school done.

Today(Thursday), I finished my first week of the new semester. Thanks to an awesome part time schedule I only have school four days of the week. I get done at 9am on Monday and Wednesday and done at 11:15 Tuesday and Thursdays. The only draw back to being done so early is I have to get up at 6:45 those four days, but no school on Fridays makes it worth it. Flying back was a long trip but it went smoothly. I did get to see Sara B before she left and gave her her presents. She really like all of them even the Superman energy drink can. We got to talk and I showed her the pictures we had taken over break and told her about all the stuff we did, it was nice. She and a bunch of her friends from ACU are coming up for the weekend if the weather holds, so it will be nice to meet her friends. Man I have some much free time on my hands right now, I have been work on a programming project recently and will have to find so more stuff to do. It is really quiet here with only Amy, Erin and I living here. Not sure if I like that much or not. Allan is talking about moving and I am hoping he does. The other day I went to Walmart to get some stuff and I saw Batteries Not Included and bought it along with Mortal Kombat and Saving Private Ryan. Wednesday it was really good to see everyone got back to school and catch up with friends. Talked to Bethany Monday night and she is doing good minus more grad papers as usual. Did talked to her for a while and told her how Christmas went and asked her how her's went, good visit it was. Keep your eyes on Christ and you will be able to walk on top of the problems of this world. ~Semper Fi

Snow

Today it snowed for most of the day, so I went hiking up to Goose Rock while it was snowing and wow was it amazing, beautiful and peaceful. I talked to God and thanked him for such an amazing gift on my way to the top. When I got to the top I sat down to catch my breath and to just listen and enjoy the wonder before me. After I caught my breath I attempted to build a snowman, but while I was looking for suitable sticks for arms and a mohawk he fell over. :( I walked around on the top some more and before I started down I made a snow angel. It was a good adventure today, parts of the trails I took had me climbing and walking on trees, through flooded parts and up slippery rocks. Fun indeed. Pursue God first and foremost and life will be a joy. ~Semper Fi

Break about done

Friday, Nick and I hauled and split wood from our grandparents property to our house for most of the day. Then the whole family had dinner at their house. Chicken, rice, fruit and vegetables, it was a good meal after a good days work. Saturday, morning we had two trees across the bottom of our driveway, so dad, Nick and I spent the whole day cleaning that up. It was quite the work out and a very long and tiring day, but felt good to get something done. We also watched the Seattle vs Dallas game and man were we on the edge of our seats for the last quarter. It was one of the best games I have seen in my whole life, oh man was it a cliffhanger. Seattle did win in the end 21-20. Geez was it a game. That's it for the interesting stuff. Break is nearly over and I can say I am ready to get back. It has been relaxing and a lot of fun to be home with the family and see the grandparents. But I am ready to get back and see every one, especially Sara B before she goes back to ACU. God be your source of strength. ~Semper Fi

Nature. Good for the Soul

Yesterday it rained most of the day and I was getting restless being couped up inside, but God stopped the rain just in time for a nice hike before it got dark. Nick and I went up to the top of Goose Rock. It was so green, beautiful, lush, peaceful and physical. Just what I needed. At the top was a wonderful view of the ocean and little wisps of fog floating through the trees and just being able to see the sun setting through the gray clouds. Today, Erin, Nick and I went hiking down to North Beach and then around the base of Goose Rock. At the beach Nick and I continued the tradition of hitting rock in to the water. The sound of the ocean is so relaxing and consistent. On our way back we did some rock climbing and took some edge trails. Having to climb over massive fallen trees and up steep hills by exposed tree roots equals a good day of adventure. Adventure another requirement for a healthy life and soul.

I am realizing even more how much I need to get out and just sit and be still before the LORD and his creation. It is really refreshing and recharging after fighting against the dark one. Just siting, listening and praying in out in the woods by myself is so refreshing. I can completely understand why Jesus would go away by himself to be with his Father and nature. It does wonders for the soul to just be out away from everything and have nothing but what you can carry. Following God where ever he leads me has been a amazing adventure, filled with wonderful surprises, challenges, enemies and rewards. God is my king and friend. ~Semper Fi

Not much

The New Year party was pretty fun. We played a guys vs girls game of Pictionary. The girls got all the way to the end while the guys were only half way, but we came back and almost won the game. Nick, Mike and I began the new year gamer style by playing WoW till 3am in the morning, which was a lot of fun as well. Yesterday we didn't do much at all, just kind of relaxed and hung and played StarCraft. We were going to go paintball but it was all cruddy outside.

Break is going kind of slow, but I am having fun spending time with my brother and Dad. I do miss home number two and will be glad to be back when break gets over. I definitely miss my friends since I don't have any that are close, they are all at least 45mins or more away. Satan has been after me this week and it is really getting tiresome. He keeps trying to plant seeds of doubt in me towards a relationship I value very much and I am getting tired of it. I need to be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him. Keep me in your prayers. ~Semper Fi