This weekend I came to Des Moines to spend Friday night with my sister and her husband. My sister and I then went the most fun Cyclone football game. I was originally going to go up to Minnesota to see Anthony, but because of an unfortunate death in his family I did not. So, I got to spend the evening with my sister. This morning I got up and went to church with my sister and Jon. It has been an awesome weekend and I have gotten a lot of eye opening things happen. So this blog doesn't tie to a anything specific I have read from the Bible, but I am still feeling pulled to write about it.
Friday, I arrived at my sister's place and was able to participate in their Harvest party. The folks attending were young married couples. They carved pumpkins for fun prizes. Had fellowship with others in the same stage of their lives. They also played some fun, light hearted games. Although I was the "odd" one out, I was welcomed into this party, the fellowship, and the games. I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun!!! It was just what I needed. It was child's play at an adult level. We had fun and at least one lady learned something about her husband she didn't know before. :) I was able to be myself without reservation and I had just met most of these people that night. It is amazing to me that when you surround yourself with the correct people how much you are allowed to be yourself and have fun! I thank these young people for being so wonderful and helping me see what real adult fellowship can be. Maybe I can be at this party every year?!?!
Saturday, Tiffany and I got up early for a Saturday and went to a local French bakery to get breakfast. After we all ate and ran some errands we began to get ready for the ISU game and family tailgating. As we were walking to get into the car I realized that I had left the tickets to the game in Omaha! I was SO frustrated with myself, but sister to the rescue. She called daddy and we got the number to the ISU ticket office from mom and I was able to get in touch with someone who said they could reprint the tickets... whew!!! Tiffany and I got to Ames, met mom and dad and drove into the stadium. We enjoyed some time together and saw a few friends in the parking lot and then packed up to go into the stadium. Tiffany and I got to our seats and we were so glad the seats were as good as we thought they would be. 2nd level and right on the 50 yard line!!! The game was so much fun!!! The NE player wanted the ball more in the last play of the game for the win, but it was still a VERY exciting game and the type of performance during the game that makes us Cyclone fans, fans!!! Many wonder if the fake PAT was the right move and I think it showed true belief in the players by the coach and belief in their teammates by the team. Since the game was in OT it was the best time to go for 2 points because NO ONE in that stadium expected it. It was a good play, the NE player just wanted it more. Even though we lost, I still won my Starbucks bet with boss! :) The game was fun and I am still PROUD to be a Cyclone!!! :) This team has helped me to see what it is to have 100% trust and faith in those who are suppose to support and guide you. The Cyclone football team also shows us what a group of people can accomplish when they have a common goal and truly work as a team.
Sunday morning I went to church with Tiffany and Jon. It was nice to see all the chairs full! :) Jon didn't preach this morning, Paster Molly did and I enjoyed hearing her preach (not that I don't enjoy Jon's sermons). I have had quite a few things on my mind lately as I am trying to change my life and Molly's sermon spoke directly to it. There were things she said that put some of my struggles into perspective. As most who know me, understand that at one point in time my life was lived for Christ and anyone who knew me or talked to me knew this because I wore my beliefs on my sleeve. A reaction to an event in my life about 8 years ago lead me away from this life. I lived for me. My priorities were different. I got away from everything that I knew and entered a life of what I thought was a life of love and fun. It wasn't until the last 6-8 months that I realized I was not truly happy and what I thought was love was empty. So as I move to this new life where I am trying to become equal with the important things (mind, body, & spirit) I am beginning to realize that I may lose some of my friends with this change. I do not want to lose these friends, but everything inside me is telling me that I will lose some of the friends I currently have. Although, this shouldn't keep me from changing because it is a positive change and if my friends can't accept me for who I am they really are not my friends, it is a worry for me. Molly's sermon today put this worry into perspective for me. She spoke of people who are becoming Christians and embracing the love of Christ and the life of Christ with open arms even though they could face possible death because of this choice. Here I am struggling with the possibility of losing people in my life who may not support me, but will not lose my life. I thank Molly for her sermon today because I am now going to continue with my change and those who cannot support this positiveness in my life will not be able to also enjoy the love of Christ in fellowship with me! I love my friends, but I need to put Christ first!
I challenge all those who have slowed or been struggling with changing their lives to live for Christ because of people in their lives, to really think about who you are holding out on Christ for. Are they really worth eternal life with Christ?
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