An update (part two) and one more thing
Sophie - August 20, 2008
So, to continue with where I left off Friday with Return to the Garden...
4. Kay reminds us over and over that God is a covenant-keeping God. He never breaks His promises to us. Our relationships with our husbands are covenants, and we should never take that covenant lightly.
5. At the end of session three, Kay points out that we have a responsibility to reset the standard our culture offers young girls. And she says that we can't just speak the truth; we have to model it in the way we behave and the way we dress. We shouldn't use our sexuality to manipulate, to look for approval, to find what we think is love - we need to remember that sexuality is a gift from God.
6. This could be a really neat study for moms to do with their (older) teenage daughters. As I listened to Kay in session three, I kept thinking about how well she articulates the WHY of purity, and if a young girl is spiritually mature enough, I think she would be so encouraged by Kay's teaching. There would have to be a high level of spiritual maturity, though. For sure.
Okay. Now.
I just have to say one thing that's not at all related to Return to the Garden:
I AM SO WAY BEYOND EXCITED ABOUT GOING TO LIVING PROOF LIVE THIS WEEKEND.
But I have a confession.
My hair's not going to be all that dreamed it would be. I'm at a critical in-between highlights juncture, so my color isn't going to be as fresh and, well, BLONDE as I prefer.
However, I'm going to press on despite this small hair-related hindrance.
So. What about the rest of you who are going to San Antonio? Anything about the weekend that has you a little bit nervous? Anything causing a few butterflies?
p.s. I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET Y'ALL!
Melanie
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Sophie
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Pam
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Paige
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Kris
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Comments (10)
See you there Sophie!! Nervous and so excited all rolled into one!
Can’t wait…praying for safe travels.
Hugs, Fran
Posted on August 20, 2008 12:07 PM
Just the flying…so wish I could just apparate like Harry Potter and not have to get on a plane.
But, I’m packing my knitting and that will keep me from thinking about how NOTHING visible is holding the plane up as I chant my flying mantra from Deuteronomy: Underneath are the everlasting arms!
Can’t wait to see you there…and you, too, Fran!
Joanne
Posted on August 20, 2008 1:48 PM
I am at a hair crossroads also, Sophie. I want to get it cut, but know that if it is to grow, I must let it be. However, I really could care less about the hair woes because I’m anticipating all of this happening: How awesome it will be when we are singing praises to God and reading His word together as the Body of Christ! How He is going to be praised, honored and glorified this entire weekend! How my mom, sister and I will receive a specific, mighty Word to hold forever in our hearts and meditate on the rest of our days! How I will probably just weep uncontrollably when I see Beth face to face after studying under her for the last 10 years! (yes, the waterproof mascara better hold up and it is packed!) See you there!
Posted on August 20, 2008 2:11 PM
I am finishing up my packing as I type this. (I started my siesta phone list and then got distracted…)
There are no words! I’m excited but more than anything I can not wait to hear what God has to say to me.
And hug a few necks… And eat a ton of chips and salsa…
See you soon! stephanie
Posted on August 20, 2008 2:46 PM
Oh Sophie, I am completely and utterly nervous about the whole thing… unless someone knows me well, though, they may never know it. I will talk 100 miles per hour and barely eat. Lord, deliver me!
I cannot wait to meet you face to face, friend! I have a big hug for you!!
Right now I am getting my mp3 player ready…with some groovy praise tunes that bless me.
I guess the one thing I’m not nervous about is flying…I love to fly!
Posted on August 20, 2008 3:20 PM
fLyInG.
That plane I’m on, the pilots, the luggage under me, the people around me… they’re gonna be so covered in the blood of Jesus and Psalm 91 that you just WANT to be them tomorrow night. Yes, you do.
For a chickie who’s whole family is pretty much Army and Air Force pilots, and my husband is an Army pilot, you’d think I’d be okay with flying.
but not so much.
other than this… EXCITED about the whole weekend!
Posted on August 20, 2008 4:25 PM
I am SOOOOOO excited!!!!
But I am freaked out, too. My hair is horrid right at the moment, as well. And my face. Oh my face. It looks like it has a 15 year old’s hormones. Nice. I am STILL contemplating cutting my own bangs, but…well…you know.
And all the normal stuff that has had me lurching for days…”what if they don’t like me in real life” or “what if I get lost from the airport to the hotel?” or “what if I don’t get signed in right and I am sitting in the nosebleed section?” Heh-heh…
So yeah. Butterflies abound. BUT, I CAN’T WAIT!!!
Posted on August 20, 2008 5:06 PM
I am so excited - the only thing I am “worried” about is very naturally curly hair in 90 percent humidity!!! It might be a frightening sight! :)
Posted on August 21, 2008 10:25 AM
I am soooooooo excited!!! I hate that I’m leaving so dang early in the morning, but once I get to the airport, I’ll be fine with it. I’m just nervous I won’t wake up and make it to the airport!!! I still have to pack; couldn’t fit in a pedicure; don’t have a thing to wear; wonder if anyone will talk to me; will I find everything ok; where is my camera; and so on and so forth!
I hope to see you tomorrow :-)!
Posted on August 21, 2008 4:26 PM
As extroverted as I am, I’m always a little nervous when I meet new people — especially new people whose opinions I care about.
Definitely looking forward to the teaching and the praise (and am bringing a friend who has studied under Beth for years and is SO excited)… but I’m just as excited about meeting some of the bloggers I’ve been reading. I just hope I can find some of y’all in the crowd!
Can’t wait to see everyone!
Posted on August 21, 2008 9:48 PM