You know you are a geek when.....

(1) You take a class all about budget theories and enjoy it
(2) You long for the day when you have the time to get your hands on a good classic...haven't read War & Peace yet....
(3) You own The St. Martin's Guide to Writing...and use it.
(4) You can't wait to buy a new footnote program
(5) Fav film is foreign film
(6) Thomas Friedman and medical terms are frequent conversation pieces at the dinner table.
(7) Stephen Hawkin graces your library.
(8) Your professors know you by name and get annoyed by all of your questions.
(9) On a road trip a Slim Jim & NPR are a MUST. Diet Sunkist is a bonus.
(10) YOU CELEBRATE THE FACT MR. BEAN NOW HAS A SECOND MOVIE!

Here is the top reasons to pursue a geek girl (this made me laugh)

They are generally available.

Other men will tend not to steal them.

They can fix things.

Your computer will love them.

They're smart.

-My addition: they probably won't make you rich, but you just might have kids who solve the world's energy crisis in a green way. :)

Well, I have had an amazing week. God continues to guide and direct my life in amazing ways! Right now I am just having to exercise much patience and discipline. Basically I've decided to start looking at larger NGOs to work for next year....World Vision, Samaritan's Purse and the like. Mom is rooting for Mission Aviation Fellowship. She wants a pilot to come and sweep me off my feet and have us fly together all over the world. (Did I say my Mom wanted that? Considering her avertion to me be in dangerous situations maybe she got the idea from me?) Hehe...although I think there is one little problem...no pilots license here which I'm pretty sure is a requirement for flying for MAF.

Oh well. Enough of having my head in the clouds. In all seriousness I am again being asked by God for my level of committment. World Vision had two of its workers killed in Sudan last week...and they are looking for people to go to Sudan.

I feel as though God is always asking if I am willing to give my all...my literal life, the chance of having a family...all for him. It is very nerve wracking handing such things over to God. In handing them over, the reality that I may never get any of those dreams back hits like a ton of bricks.

Looking at statistics for missions over the past few years it has sadden me that there are so many more women on the field than men. I don't believe that God has called more women...just that more have responded. It saddens me to think of the wonderful opportunities that have passed by because either men or women are not willing to go.

In talking with an old friend this week, I was again reminded how often that we stay behind because we are not willing to give it all up for him. So many young professionals don't go because they are afraid if they do God will require all from them.

Oh...I've also added pictures of Mt. Borah...stills makes my stomach get butterflies looking at them!

September 17, 2007

Well, I am in the full swing of being amazingly busy! Between teaching, school, and my other commitments, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. This week has been rather difficult to as it is missions week. Every year during missions conference I can't help but be a little disappointed that I'm still not on the field. God has continued to show me that now is preparation and learning for the next thing. I can almost taste August and the thought of being done with school is exhilarating!

I'm still praying over what the next stage of my life will look like. For a time, I though about going to Alaska to try and put away some money since I will most likely be missionary poor the rest of my life. God has reminded me in amazing ways though that my life is completely in his hands. He is my father and will provide for me through all stages of my life....even when I'm old.

I feel like he has called us to be wise with our money, but I also feel like he has called us to sacrifice.

Right now I have so many passions, it is hard to imagine which one God would have me focus on next. I did have some clarity however... that God has placed in front of me many doors to some amazing ministries. I think I'm just going to have to go and start door testing to see which one he has open for me.