day 1

jeremy (and michael) left for mexico yesterday, and suddenly i feel like macaulay culkin in home alone. i want to put on classic Christmas music and run around the house goofing off. not because i'm glad jerm's gone, but mostly because i'm already a little bored. ya, sad - i know. it's only day 1, and i have at least 29 more to go.

but i am excited for the amazing things that i know are going to happen in mexico through this trip. i can't wait to hear all the stories. i hope jeremy writes everything down so he won't forget any of it.

its a miracle in itself that it worked out for them to go. God brought in all the money they needed for the trip in only one week through our friends and family. its so great to see people give. not only did it all exceed the dollar amount they were hoping for, but they also received 4 guitars to give away while they are there! wow. i am believing for every person who gave to this trip to receive a huge blessing in their own lives. that's what the Bible teaches - give and it will be given to you. it'll be fun to watch that in the lives of our friends and family.

but, i am also looking forward to having some time to myself. time to hang out with God. time to think. time to relax. time to spend with friends and family, who i don't normally get to spend a lot of time with. time to read. time to do new things.

it's like i've been given this gift: time. the strange thing is, i get this gift everyday. and always in the same increments: 24 hrs, just the same as everyone else. but suddenly now i am able to see it for what it is. i realize its a gift. and i get to decide how i want to use it.

so today, i'm staying in my pajamas.