Update

On a more Prosaic (is that a word? nope, it is now) note,here is a brief update on me, where I've been, what I've been up to, and how God is working on me and in my life.

We Left Staff Training the second week of Staff training, and began our travel year in Barrian Springs, MI. It was a wonderful experience, and a good way to start my travel year.

second church was Mayfair Bible Church in Flushing, MI. near Flint, MI. boasting one of the highest crime rates in the US. Not to worry, though! we were safe, and it was awesome to see God work in the church there. by the last night there i was starting to get comfortable with the music, and the style of our band. being able to worship with my new friends was so cool.

Third was Wabash, IN. that one felt really long, but I got to see God use me, and that felt really good. I learned some lessons about being sensitive to the spirit, and obeying his leading and the blessing that follows.

Fourth was Poplar Bluff, MO. My family came to see me, as well as my friend Megan, and My Canadian. It was wonderful to see them all, and see a few familiar faces. I hadn't realized how much I miss hugging!!!

Fifth Church, and the one we just left yesterday was in Marion, IL. it was our first 8 day summit, so we had alot of new music, a few more solos that I did, and more challenges that really grew me. I learned alot about myself there.

now we are temporarily in Olive Branch, Mississippi until we are due at our next Thirst Conference later this week in Slidell, Louisiana.

Free

open the Wind,
clear the Sky,
start the countdown:
one...
two...
three...
GO.
going
gone!
she's up.
she's off.
finally flying free.
tasting the Tangy
Gold
of the
Sun.
Savoring the Sweet
Silver
of the
Moon.
kissing dreams,
and surrendering them
one
by
one
until she's finally
light
enough
to break away.
no longer earth-bound.
the beat of her heart
driving
the melody.
floating around,
ahead and behind her,
clinging like fairy dust
to her eyelashes
and hair,
stars in her eyes,
peace in her heart.
no strings.
independent.
Finally
Free.

All things for good...

Making a journey
Home
only to say goodbye
to everyone,
everything,
for good.
no really, for good.
saying goodbye to
my room full of a girl's dreams.
my safe place.
goodbye to her photo
on the walls,
guarding her precious ones.
her breath still hanging in the air.
the home she bestowed with love,
laughter,
life.
empty now
with only the ghosts of the children

we used to be
for company.