Got back to the Guest room...they actually had cable...Tim & I were impressed at least. Checked the bus for my bags & couldn't find my suitcase for the life of me...found out the next morning that one of the guys had accidentally taken out and put it in their dorm...whoops. Ah well, I didn't need clean underwear anyway (j/k). No prank calls tonight...what a pity.
(11/10) Breakfast: we got waffles....they almost ran out of batter, but made some more...that's what I call service. Chapel was alright...different, but alright. Tim & I skipped the tour....what a shame. I actually got some work done this trip in the library...a little renaissance reconnaissance action (world history...I'm teaching on the renaissance soon). Only about an hour, then lunch...after we waited in the lunch room mingling w/teens coming in and out for about an hour....we decided to get some stuff packed up for our soon departure. I tell ya' it was horrible outside though. It was a mixture of sleet/snow/rain/hail/fire/brimstone/whatever & was crazy weather-wise. Well, I promised C-Ben that I'd go to History of Civ. w/her so I had to venture back out. That's where the pic is taken from...in the middle of sleeting Maranasty(Maranatha)!
(11/10 - 11/11) I'm combining these days because....well, I just can...actually, we drove the entire way back from 3pm on Friday till 10am on Saturday. Did some reading, played some games, made some calls, took several naps...had my best nap after a little Peppermint Mocha at a Starbucks at 3am in Ohio...slept for about 2 1/2 uninterrupted hours (glorious). We skipped breakfast so we could make it back by 10am.
So, in conclusion, an awesome trip...relaxing, but sleep-deprived. The teens sure enjoyed themself...especially at Nland. I pray and hope to see some of them take the steps toward future ministry whether its full-time or not. I'd love to see them go for at least a year to Bible college...whether or not they choose these three, I know this trip was more profitable then they will realize at least now. Also, I think I gained a couple of pounds b/c of eating out then sitting in a bus all day, unfortunately.
Well, this last little pic is when I got back...fall in PA...I was privileged to go for the week, but also glad to be home....a week and a half before Thanksgiving...can't wait!
Also, a random pic...sitting in my chair about two weeks ago working late...man, I look excited!
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Hi......I'm leaving a comment...that's all.~C-Ben
Hi Nate!
Very good post. I think you have to be honest like that with kids when they are considering so many different places. I'll never forget a class I had with Dr. Mazak..he was speaking about the will of God and talked about God wanting to give us (as long as we are walking in fellowship with Him)the (good)desires of our heart. Personally, I never considered Pillsbury because they did not offer the major I felt God was leading me towards (interior design)...and had I ever even heard of it??... Maranatha was a maybe--but ultimately God used my parents to help me decide THE place;)
For my own kids, I want them to have options--and hey, if it comes down to simple, simple issues (like coffee shops;)--I want them to seek godly counsel, ask God to direct the desires of their heart and GO WITH IT.
I just think that there is a spiritual side to deciding on college and then there must also be a very practical decision involved...I would NOT let my child attend a badly run, educationally defunct school, just because it is a "christian" college...I want them to get a sound education!
hullo! had a good time on the trip? haha, I have some intersting pictures of Bryan and Donnie attaking you, lol. see ya in school!
So, you were at Northland and didn't look us up?! We forgive you this time.
oh my goodness - what is going on that is so incredibly important that you cannot update your blog. my goodness. mmmm...lets see if i can figure it out. are you dating? that would be a good excuse and i would call off the dogs! :)
Jen & Mark, no...not dating, just taking a short reprieve, but will hopefully start up again in the near future!
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