Hello to you all again. I hope all is well since I last blogged. Let's get to the nitty gritty...
I want to start by saying that never in all my years did I think that there could be any noodles in the world that taste worst than Ramen. I was sadly and humbly mistaken. They're called Maggi and Grennland noodles. They're cheap, but they're terrible, especially when you've had about 50 packs of them.
I also would like to say that I found Justin Vagle while I've been here. Except that he's from Baton Rouge, just graduated from LSU, can't jump out of the gym, and doesn't have a voice that can make Celine Dion crap her pants. It was very crazy how similar this guy was to Justin. Same facial expressions, sense of humor; it was nuts. "I freakin' preach!!!" Weiss, you remember.
I went to Milford Sound on Sunday, and it was incredibly beautiful, but to be very honest, it was a little bit of a letdown. I was expecting to fall to my knees in amazement, but I did no such thing. Like I said, it was stunning, but I've seen much more beauty in the faces of the family and friends in my life. (that's biblical too).
I also met a Jehovah's witness on the trip up to Milford Sound. It was interesting to say the least. But I may or may not have told this girl that she was "messed up!" J/k. "Give me a bible and pulpit..." Matt, you know what I'm talking about.
Good news people...I bought flip flops the other day cause I forgot to bring mine out here. So I can start saying good-bye to the warts that I've gotten on the bottom of my feet from the showers. Just kidding...but seriously, I said good-bye. Speaking of feet, Shannon J. loves it when people touch her with their feet. It's her favorite!
Today, I just got back from River Surfing and it was maybe one of the coolest things I've done in a long time! I'll explain more about it when I'm back, but it's basically white water rafting on a body board!!! It was sweet!! Reminded me of rafting in Colorado for sure! Good times!!
JUst wanted to say that my back is doing great and that it is amazing what the body of Christ can do when they come together. Thanks you so much. I've been thinking about how much I took for granted the amazing Believers in my lfie that support, shoot me straight, and encourage me everyday. It's refreshing whenever I meet other followers of Christ out here, b/c they're few and far between. God is showing me a ton of things that He wants me to do with my life, but He's also showed me that I can't do it by myself. And even when there is a great community of believers, it doesn't substitute for solitude with Him. My days filled with God breaking me down and building me up. It's amazing to think that He has choosen to use someone like me to be apart of His kingdom, but I can't think of doing anything else with my life then being apart of His plans for me.
A great verse I've been going after while I've been here is Revelation 2:3-5, "You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. 4Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. 5Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first." That's what I want to get to. That's where my heart longs to be. But I can honestly say that my heart has been awakened and alive since I left. Can't wait to tell you guys more. I'll see you soon. Love you all so much.
4 comments:
tell me dave, what is worse... eating noodles everyday, or rat infested raisin bran and chimichangas everyday? Please take pictures of everything except your feet. And what if baby Jack wants to dance ballet and not be in football. Will you still love him? :) When are you coming home?
dave, i was just playing guitar hero at andrew johnston's house. i saw your name listed and thought of how you should be returning soon. after reading your blogs, it seems as though you've really had a good time and God has done some great work in you. i look forward to having you back around for some great laughter.
oh and brent got everyone to raise $500 for STL and made Dodge eat a baby chick that had died in the egg/shell. it was crazy...but there is video. i'm sure you'd be proud!
dave, i had been wondering why random people were walking up to me with their bare feet outstretched, and i now know who the culprit is...you'll be getting a big thank you for that one when you get home...sucker. :)
i can honestly say that i am so encouraged to hear what god is doing in your life. i know you've had hard times, but your perseverance and desire to push after him, no matter how hard it may be, challenges me to seek god at greater depths. your desire for him makes me so grateful you're a friend.
stay strong dude...almost home. i hung out with your fam this weekend and all i could hear was talk of when you're getting back. "is it this week? no. its next week!" we're all going crazy here. if you could come back early i'm sure you'd definitely surprise a few people and make them fall to their knees weeping with gratitude - i'm thinking of kevin in particular. nah, i'm kidding...but seriously...
i'm praying for you buddy. be sure to write that hit single soon...instead of "drop kick me jesus" maybe it could go something like "you're my operator with your holy calculator"...i'm sure you'll think of something good!
give me a bible and a pulpit damn it!!! so funny, sarah always thinks i'm wierd because of all the iside jokes we have. "fire and brimstone baby" remember terry bradshaw, "that shoulda been in-ter-cep-ted!!!" can't wait to see you. less than a week i think. sarah and i are escited to have another unemployed person to hang out with. next blog, i'm first!
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