What the HECK!

It's slowly creeping up!

2011-07-07T10:41:00.000-07:00

So....yeah...four weeks from friday i will be turning 30!! I'm so excited to see what life brings! I know this is almost the same as the last post, but i really am looking forward to this next year. I am hopeful for new opportunities and new life experiences.

It's interesting to think that I have been here in the Bay Area for 5 years!! I have done so many things yet there are so many places I haven't gone to yet!! This is one of my goals for this year...go on adventures that i have not been on!

Places to go....
Santa Cruz
Monterey Bay
Carmel

Events....
The Opera..(doesn't matter which one!)
Broadway Show...(doesn't matter which one!)
Bay Area Derby....yes there is roller derby in the bay area!!
Giants Game...duh! :)
Sharks Game....(gotta hit up the cousin that has season tickets!! haa)
Hiking the Dipsea Trail...a nice steady pace...no running please!!

People to see...
Robin Williams....i'm still trying to find him! haa
George Lucas...i will find you too!!
Mi familia....i am making it a goal of mine to see you more than once in the next year!! i'm hopeful that i will! I miss all of you
Sarah W
Glory D
Gwen F
Geri Mc
Sydney SF
Jack L
Paula R
Lindsay H
Emily H
Jason H
Aubrey H
Kamryn H...real excited to get to see this person!!
New students at GGBTS....(what..it doesn't hurt to look right??!!)
HOLMES CREW!!
Just to name a few...if i left you out i'm terribly sorry!!

More Goals
Spend more time exploring, reading, relaxing, singing.

That's all you get today!! Hope it's a great one and know you are loved(even if i didn't put your name on the list! ;)

Sara

New Look

2011-06-17T10:58:00.000-07:00

So...i just changed my profile design! How do you like it?

Yes,
I know i haven't written in a while.

Things I'm thinking about as i turn 30 this year...

1. What the Heck?
2. How and what is my role in my family?
3. What do i contribute to my family?
4. How do i use my gifts and talents wisely?
5. When am i ever going to find a new job
6. How do i come across to people?
7. When is it my turn

ok those are somewhat of the top seven/the ones that i just thought up on the spot. :)

Today is friday and i'm glad.

SHECK you lata!

40 minutes

2010-11-16T16:23:00.000-08:00

What can you do in 40 minutes? The last 40 minutes of your work day?? Do you get things done? Do you slack off and try to stretch out a 5-10 minute task for as long as you can so you don't have to start a new one before leaving??

Don't worry...i'm having to answer these for myself as well! some days i can answer to the postive and others to the negative....will this always be my mo?? I hope not!

until next time all you who follow me (which could potentially be next year!) ;)

Know you are loved

SHECK

2010-05-21T09:14:00.001-07:00

This is the final day. It has been a a wonderful journey. Didn't make a post each day but had an amazing time keeping up with you all.

I am so excited to graduate. My mom and dad are here and I'm excited to share my journey with them!!

Happy graduation day!!

SHECK

7 more days!!

2010-05-14T15:57:00.001-07:00

My how time flies by when you are ____________(fill in the blank!)

I think that i have multiple words i could use in the blank. Busy, fun, overwhelmed, overloaded, excited...are just a few words that come to my mind that reflect my life right now.

In just 7 days, I started out with a challenge to blog each day starting with 46 days remaining until graduation day....i have not successfully completed my challenge, but have been faithful to attempt to blog atleast once a week since the time I started.

I think it is interesting how the time closely leading up to a big event seems to pass so quickly and you find yourself sometimes in a panic or stir trying to finish the things requried for the "big" day.

I am so grateful to all those who have supported me through this journey and have kick, prodded, cheered, laughed, cried, shouted, and prayed for me/with me/ to me to help me get through!

What am I going to do after graduation? Well, for right now continue working at the job I now have...continue in my efforts to help the church i am involved with....continue somehow to support me liviing in the most wealthiest county in america...and continue using the insights, knowledge, and lessons learned through this journey to become a better faithful servant to the Creator!

Thanks again to all!

SHECK

p.s. i am learning how to say goodbye to dear friends who are going on with the path God has for them and it is muy dificil(very difficult)!

11 days!!

2010-05-10T16:29:00.001-07:00

There are 11 more days until graduation. There are many life changes happening around me. None of them are my life changes, but do effect me. Many people moving away and it's real sad, but happy at the same time.

11 days to cherish friends that i may not ever see face to face again, but will totally skype, facebook, etc them whenever i get my own computer!!

ok, gotta go now.

I'm am getting sooo excited!! The rents come in 10 days!!!

SHECK you lata

18 more days!

2010-05-03T08:45:00.001-07:00

I can't even believe it. 18 more days and i will be walking across the stage. So much time so little to do...what reverse that!!

ok bye now

Rest Period

2010-04-29T16:54:00.001-07:00

Do you ever think back when you were a child and remember about summer time.

One vivid memory sticks out. Riding, walking, or driving to Fain Pool. That's right....Fain Pool of all the wichitans reading this here blog!

Fain Pool is where i spent the summers, if i wasn't at home, camps, church, on vaycay!! Fain Pool is where it was at! Most of my friends from school had memberships and we all would play and swim and eat junk food together. I had my birthday party there at least 3 times!!

Do you remember rest period? This was when the lifeguards(who were always so cute and the dream of one day being a fain pool lifeguard was on everyone's mind!!) would blow their whistles and yell.....REST PERIOD!!

I wish sometimes we could live those days of resting, because our bodies need it!!

and guess what??? That is what i will be doing this evening!! Resting this tired body!! I hope that you have time to rest.

22 more days!!
SHECK

OMG!!!

2010-04-27T16:37:00.001-07:00

My how time goes passing by!!! On a scale from 1 - 10 how would you rate your crazy life? Yes, I said it, your crazy life. I mean, i think everyone has crazy moments, times, days, months, etc in their life.

For me, i would have to answer about an 8. Why?

1. There are 24 more days until I walk across a stage with people telling me i have completed all the requriements for a Master's Degree!! Crazy

2. There are 5 more days until my brother and niece's birthday!! Awesome

3. There are 43 more days until I leave on a Jet plane to TEXAS!! Crazy

4. There are 46 more days until my brother gets married!! CRAZY (did i mention i have a brother and that he's younger than me??) whatevs!!

5. My friends are having life changing situations in thier lives that are amazing and "once in a lifetime" type of situations!! Crazy

ok, that is enough crazies for one day!! Ha!!

Take time today to sit and rest in the LORD, for He is our Refuge and Strength!

Love,
Sara

Tic Toc Tic Toc

2010-04-24T16:48:00.001-07:00

The day is such a beautiful one!! I was able to play some volleyball with a bunch of friends this afternoon!

It's funny how some things feel like they drag on and on, but when you are not thinking of time...it seems as though it's only but a couple of minutes ago you were just starting the activity you so enjoy doing.

As I write each day I feel the the first emotion that time is moving so slowly. 27 days feels in one sense so close...thinking about how much needs to get done before then etc, but also, it feels like it will never get here!
"Senioritis?" maybe, but i do know that motivation for seeking the "what's next" for my life is overwhelming me...when you think of me(whenever, or if ever that may be...please just say a prayer for direction and guidance. I know the Lord has something special lined up, but i would like to know now instead of later.tic toc, tic toc....

Thanks for reading, and listening to my heart.

Sara

Oh...btw...the trip to South Korea is a no go. The cost was to high for me to be able to be gone that long of a time. It's totally fine, i'm not distraught or bummed about it. I do have things to focus on for my summer here and for my church!! ok..i'm rambling. Continue to have a wonderful weekend.

Sara(once again)

Giddy

2010-04-23T15:44:00.001-07:00

Today is the first Giants game i will be going to! It just so happens to be that they are giving away "wearable blankets!!" They are sponsored by Fanta so these blankets from pictures i have seen are orange with the Giants logo all over them!!

I am so excited to see if i am able to get one of these wearable blankets!! The game starts at 7:15 tonight. I'm leaving with friend Sarah Wiemero at 4:30 to see if we will be among the 19,998 other people to receive a "wearable blanket!!"

Didn't think I would ever be so excited about a snuggie, but alas i am. as noted in an earlier post..i will post pictures as soon as possible!

Keeping Track

2010-04-22T08:49:00.000-07:00

What can i say??? I am horrible at even trying to keep a blog for 46 days!! I do feel bad at breaking my own challenge to myself.

It just goes to show how imperfect i am.

Tomorrow is Wearable blanket night at the SF Giants baseball game! Me and two others are going for a chance to get our wearable blankets that should be outrageously awesome!! When i get one and get pictures of us in them i will definitely post one to the blog!

Have a wonderful day.

A prayer of reflection:

Psalm 19:14 "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer."

btw:29 days

Burning the Candle

2010-04-20T09:28:00.001-07:00

Do you ever stop to think you are in over your head. Committ to things you know you shouldn't but because of the way it appeals to your fleshly desires you say "Yes, I will do that?"

Well, i'm in a bit of a conumdrum!! I like others i know double book myself with activities on top of activities.

My selfish, it's all about me nature says...what's there to worry about, you can do both!! My body/spirit/soul tells me..."Heck, your body can handle it, but we reccomend that you don't do this.."

What voice am I going to listen to? Will I feel ashamed if I do the things I want? Will i pay for it later? Is this even what's going on? What Choice are you going to make? What about the people involved? Are they going to trust you? Will you let them down? Is it ok to be "late" to the next event?

Maybe this flood of questions has sometime gone through your thoughts as you contemplate what to do in your double booking times...

Is this a good vs. bad situation? Is this the H.S's way of telling me to stop burning the candle at both ends? Am I telling myself i need to choose a side?

Wow....What a challenge....Something we should all think about as we try to make sure our heart, soul, and mind are ready to work for the Glory of God.

P.S. sorry no posts sunday or yesterday. but there are only 31 more days until I graduate!! So exciting.

Write to you later!!
Sara

2010-04-17T17:46:00.001-07:00

Thinking about an impromtu road trip to either sonic or chick-fil-a. Wanna come?

How you feeling?

2010-04-16T16:24:00.000-07:00

It's so wonderful to hear pure elation from people who are so excited about news they have just received. It is a joy that can only be expressed through smiles. You know what i'm talking about. The kind of smiles that make your face hurt, the kind of smiles that make your face shine!!

I like to think that I'm a person that people like to share these life situations with. I may not be the first person they tell, but it's always nice to know that someone cares enough about you that they want you to be a part of the joy that is overwhelming them.

Today i am rejoycing becasue my friend who has been searching for a job was called and asked to accept the position. I am also blessed because i found a plane ticket home that was the right amount to spend a week at home during my brother's wedding. The cool thing is, is that i thought i was going halfsies with my parents on the ticket and they called me this morning and told me they were booking the flight themselves for me. What an honor to be called a Heck today.

I also feel good becasue of the beautiful weather we have here in NorCal! It's a lovely 70 degrees. The sun is shinning and I'm about to enjoy a wonderful walk as I get to marvel at creation and think of the One who created all in it.

Have a blessed weekend. Oh btw, i found out how i can text messages to my blog. I will be trying out this new way to blog this weekend!!

SHECK

You thought I forgot!!

2010-04-15T16:42:00.000-07:00

Haa!! today has been not that bad, but i haven't been able to blog until now.

I have been going through the understanding of Joy this week with my fellow seminarians as our focus of this week was Re(joy)ce.

If you don't know already one of the things that brings me most joy is singing.

Doesn't matter what type of tune or lyric....I LOVE TO SING!!!!!!!!!

What is something that brings you joy??

Sara

One Down! One to GO!!!

2010-04-14T07:50:00.000-07:00

Last night was the final night class for this semester. It was a joyus, but in a way a sad class. We, the 12 of us, have been through a journey together this past semester. It was one, if not my favorite class that I have taken at seminary. The intimacy of sharing your journey is precious. I thank each and everyone in my class who was open about thier journey. Thank you God also for me being able to do the same.

Most of you know that it is hard for me to talk about what's going on in my life. It is something I have had to keep to myself for a long time. This class has been so beneifical for my life that I am seeking to continue on in Spiritual Direction. Whether it be as a person who goes to it or if I would be a good Director. We shall see...

Last night was also exciting for me becasue it gets me one day closer to GRADUATION!!! I am so very excited and now have one more class for the entire semester! 37 days!!!!

Blessings

2010-04-13T10:06:00.001-07:00

Unexpected blessings are all around. Today i was given one. Yesterday, I volunteered to keep children during a time when ladies of the seminary could go and meet together for a time of "REFUGE" from class, husbands, work. A time for women of the seminary either taking classes or not to come and be in community with each other.

Upon going to the place where I was to meet and greet children, none came. We waited for about 30 mins to make sure that we didn't leave to soon. We called Ms. Helen to let her know we still after 30 minutes didn't have any children. She told us we could leave and thanks for coming and waiting for the kids.

This was a paying gig and I did come to terms with myself that since we had no kids that we weren't going to get paid. This morning Ms. Helen handed me a petty cash slip for an amount that will help me get what i need for the rest of the week. I am so blessed and grateful for a God that provided this for me. He know my need and all I have to do is fully trust in the Lord.

yeah....there's that verse.....Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with ALL your heart." not just some of it, but all of it!! "and lean not on your own understanding." don't think that you know just exactly what you need and how you will always be able to get it! "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

just like the butterfly who feels like a new creature, and is. i want to say a big HALLELUJAH!! and THANK YOU LORD for your mighty works!

peace be on you today.

Sara

Traffic

2010-04-12T07:54:00.000-07:00

Rainy days, sunny days, and even cold...traffic piles up!

When on the road going to and from work whenever there is an accident, a cop car pulling someone over...the traffic in those areas are bad...It's not that hte accident is the cause of the traffic being so slow...it's the people slowing down to look at the damage or see what is going on with the police officer pulling the person over.

Now i have to admit that somedays i am with all the other motorists on the road and am curious as to what is happening, but every single time....i mean really.

P.S. sorry for using the ... so many times today, it's wierd i know.

Oh. something to pray about for me. I have the opportunity to go to SEOUL Korea this summer. I am in prayer about it and checking financially to see if this is something i will be able to do. WIll let you know what that answer will be. the total cost of the trip is around $2000, plus the time off i would need of work, rent for housing and car and phone payments. It's looking like i won't be able to go, but pray with me for clarification.

Yes, I didn't blog Saturday or Sunday...It is hard to do so when you have no computer at home. Maybe this is the year i will be able to get one!

Happy Monday.
Sara

Milk and Honeybuns!!

2010-04-09T08:57:00.001-07:00

42 more days until graduation!

This morning for breakfast, i had a nice cup of vitamin d milk and 2 honeybuns!! I love the combination. But for me i wished that i had some butter for the buns!! That's right i said it. My father of all people started this wantingness(is that a word) for butter with honeybuns and cinnamon rolls. If you haven't tried it you should!

Put the butter on the honeybun/cinnamon roll and then put in the microwave for roughly 20-25 seconds. You will then have the warm gooey breaded goodness with melted butter on top!

And this meal/dessert whatever you want to call it can not be eaten unless you have a cup of milk. the combination is out of control!

The nutritional value is less than great, but when you crave a little piece of home for breakfast and live on a tight budget!! Honeybuns and milk can work!!

Even as I write this, I am able to relive the taste and feeling I have when I eat this "meal"

Have a wonderful friday and a wonderful weekend. To start off my weekend i get to go with good friends and have a birthday dinner at Outback Steakhouse!! Happy Birthday Kelly!!! Can't wait for the amazing aussie fries, steak, coke, and dessert!!

Word to all!
Sara

Red Delicious

2010-04-08T10:41:00.000-07:00

Georgia! I love this font. will it be the same on the page? hope so!

Red Delicious is the name of my sweet new ride. She is an '04 Hyundai Santa Fe. She is bright red and i love her. We made the trek out from the W.Falls this past christmas/new years break. I was fortunate to have my friend Lindsay be able to make the drive back to the bay area with me. We traveled through snow, at times we thought our life was in danger of spinning out of control, but it never happened and we are still here to tell you the story!

It is interesting to think that i am in love with an object that can't love me back....do i love objects that can love me back or do i choose to neglect them??

Take the Love Check....can i honestly that my life reflects these characteristics of love?

1 Corithinas 13

"Suppose I speak in the languages of human being and of angels. If i don't have love, I am only a loud gong or a noisy cymbal. Suppose i have the gift of prophecy. Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. And suppose I have enough faith to move mountains. If I don't have love, I am nothing at all. Suppose i give everything I have to poor people. And suppose I give my body to be burned. If i don't have love, I get nothing at all.

Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not wand what belongs to others. It does not brag. It is not proud. It is not rude. It does not look out for its own interests. It does not easily become angry. It does not keep track of other people's wrongs.

Love is not happy with evil. But it is full of joy when the truth is spoken. It always protects. It always tusts. It alway hopes. It never gives up.

LOVE NEVER FAILS."

I know that my life doesn't reflect all these characteristics, but i'm thankful for the grace that is given to me to be able to learn and change my life so that i can have this love in me for others.

Have a wonderful day!

Sara

Do we Like to Party?

2010-04-07T08:26:00.001-07:00

"We like to party
We like, we like to party
We like to party
We like, we like to party
We like to party
We like, we like to party
We like to party

I've got something to tell ya
I've got news for you
Gonna put some wheels in motion
Get ready 'cause we're coming through
Hey now, hey now, here's what I say now
Happiness is just around the corner
Hey now, hey now, here's what I say now
We'll be there for you

The Vengabus is coming
And everybody's jumping
New York to San Fransisco
An intercity disco
The wheels of steel are turning
And traffic lights are burning
So if you like to party
Get on and move your body"
The Vengaboys

This song makes me want to dance!! The wave your arms in the air and jump around like you just don't care type of dancing!! I hope you also now have the really old dude from the six flags commercial in your imagination and are now dancing with him and me!!

Such a long day, but it is b-e-a-utiful!! I will be going for a walk this afternoon after work and am so looking forward to it! Spring is creeping in, but will this weather last long...only those who are skilled in meteorology and the like can tell us!!

i hope everyone out here in blog land has had a wonderful day whether you are sick, snowed in, rained out, or walkin on sunshine!!!

44 more days!! 43 more until mi padres come!!

Heck

DUKE

2010-04-06T08:30:00.001-07:00

Good morning to you all. If you haven't heard yet the Duke Blue Devils beat Butler Buldogs(i think that's their mascot). Why me a person in NorCal would be excited about this??? Well it means that I, yes I and 3 others get to have dinner paid for by my job.

I am soooo excited. I get to pick anywhere i want and can take whomever i want. Who to pick and where to go?? well...you know that graduation is now 45 days away. So i am thinking to surprise my mom and dad with this dinner and possibly one other person. We shall see. Who that person is....sorry, can't tell!! :)

Where to go....the options are endless....The Buckeye, Izzy's, Cliffside Resturant in the city overlooking Ocean Beach, Left Bank in Larkspur...many other good places that I may not even know about.

I will tell once that day comes, but you all will just have to wait with me!

Blessings on your day,
SHECK

46 days and counting

2010-04-05T12:43:00.001-07:00

So...I have challenged myself just now!! to see if i can write on my blog for the next 46 days!! That is when i will be graduating from Seminary with my 2nd Master's Degree.

I think it will be fun, and who knows what each day will bring. Hopefully i will be able to writed something at different times of the day. This will also be interesting to see where my thoughts have taken me that day!!

here's to 46 more days of blogging in a row. forgive me if i skip a day, but know i will try my hardest not to skip!

Hope all out there in blog land is having a wonderful monday.

how is mine....thanks for asking....BUSY!! Coming back to work with having Friday off makes for a long day and it's only 12:45. I feel as though i have already worked an 8 hour day with all the "fun" things i have done! oh well...lunch comes soon and i'm ready for it.

ok...back to work!! :)

SHECK

What??? Are you Kidding me??

2010-02-14T13:45:00.000-08:00

These two questions come together for some people during times of distress, excitement, shock.

For me, it's a bit of shock, excitement, concern. The statement out of sight out of mind comes to my thoughts as i share this new post.

Life issues/struggles that may not always be around you, and you forget about for a while becasue they are just not a part of your life and then one day these issues/struggles just hit you in the face! And for the next day or so that is the top issue you think about...ARGH! in exciting and non-exciting ways.

What????Are you Kidding ME??? I thought i was over that? I thought I had just moved on?? Guess what...i lied to myself.

I'm not going to go further now. If you have questions feel free to ask. I will totally be open and honest with you in person.

New Post

2010-02-09T09:06:00.001-08:00

Here is a small yet hopefully satifying new post to some of those how follow me! :)

*sigh*

Do you ever think about how loyal you are to some people and then don't give the time of day to others.

Maybe i am putting these things in this category that shouldn't be together, but it is something i am thinking about.

ok...back to work

The MC

2009-12-19T14:59:00.001-08:00

The MC

What am I doing here?
Is it where I?m to be?
Why do I fear?
When you are guiding me!

Questions of character and love come my way;
But with you beside me I know I can say:
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:28-31

So now I will go to the places you show
To love and listen because that?s all I know.

Meditation

2009-11-25T09:17:00.000-08:00

Meditation: I was able to go to a Meditation time at a center in Mill Valley last night. No talking for an entire hour. The instructions were just that, let you mind go, but i couldn't. I found myself singing praise songs and praying to the Father the one who shows wisdom and compassion and wants us to do the same. No ...self revelation/realization. So now i must confess, the center was a buddhist center where each tuesday night people come for a time of meditation to focus on themself. To let their mind go to a no thinking state, but i find this hard to believe, we are a thinking people and we are never without thought, even in our dazing we are thinking about something whether it be real or fantasy. Any way, the value of silence is soooo necessary. I enjoied the time talking to the Creator of all things and listening to the beautiful melodies my heart was singing to Him.

So i posted the above on a facebook group i am a part of and here is a response from a good friend Mr. B:

I find myself feeling the same as you on this topic. It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to persist to think about nothing. The fact that we dream (intense brain activity in the midst of unconsciousness) should lead us to see the difficulty of conscious non-thinking. I do love how your time in silence brought you to ... See Morepraise in the presence of God. Perhaps there is something in the spiritual realm to notice here. Maybe it is that when one has surrendered his/her self to God, that the Holy Spirit is always working to point that persons life back to the praise of the Father. And perhaps those who have not surrendered as such, and continue to worship their own spirit/self only have their own quiet and empty spirit to look to in times of silence.

So what now? My challenge is that i continue to take time, YES TIME, to meditate in silence on who God is and what He has done in my life. Meditation is a good thing, my prayer is that the people i met at this place will be able to have their eye's opened to the true God of the universe. I'm not sure if i will go back, but if so, i hope to share more of whose I am!

Thanks for reading you few who follow me! Have a wonderful thanksgiving and blessing to all!

New Moon

2009-11-20T11:48:00.001-08:00

Last night and this morning as thousands of happy Twilight fans across America sat in line and waited for midnight to come, I would like to let you know, i too was one of those giddly people waiting for the movie to start.

The theater in which i saw the movie had four showings 12:01, 12:05, 12:10, and12:15 of which all were full.

Without giving some of the movie away an interesting situation arose as we watched with giddy screams, as the first time Jacob took his shirt off (and oh those lovely muscles were nice and tight and for the most part every girls dream) all the oxygen left the room, in the midst of all this a love story enfolds.

This love as most love storys goes has tragedy, and when that tragedy came many in the theater had very damp eyes. The two girls sitting next to me, during these scenes, you could hear sobbing and grasping of air. Comical as it may seem, I too at times felt the well of emotion in the form of tears welling in my eyes.

As the researcher in me loves watching people I couldn't help but notice the joy and elation on girls and guys' faces when we were told to "follow me."
This makes me wonder back when Jesus was around and he came up to people and said these very same words if elation, joy, excitment, wonder, mystery was in the minds of those he called in this wall.

something to think on more.

Ta ta for now!! have a wonderful weekend!!

Que descanse en paz

2009-11-11T11:42:00.000-08:00

Rest in Peace Cavi! She has been a great car, and now off to parts land! Just an update on my car!

She is dead :(. With all the men that looked at my car, and they all have said one thing or another that we have all check to make sure those things were working correctly, we have come to the understanding that Cavi just doesn't work anymore. So this week i have contacted via email a local pick n pull shop to see how much they are willing to pay for my dear car that has been with me now for 10 years!

With that, i am now in need of a new/used car. Please pray that one will come available at the price I am able to pay!

Thanks and hope you have an excellent day!

Bleh

2009-11-05T12:22:00.000-08:00

SO this may be more of a rant than anything, but sometimes i just wish people would be a little more considerate of others. I know I am not always considerate and very selfish at times, but i feel/think that i try to put others first before myself.

I don't know.....

ok bye!

Um....yeah!

2009-10-23T09:57:00.000-07:00

So I'm going to write in a new font or so i hope it's in a different font than the other posts I have posted so far!!

Something to think about.....When people ask you how's it going or how are you, are they just asking to be nice or are they truly wanting to spend 5-10 minutes actually listening to you about how your life is going?

I find it interesting when people come up to the window at my work and ask me that question. I start telling them how I am and then the next thing that happens to me is that they start talking about something else. Now, I'm not venting or anything, but find it interesting that not all but some do this to me. Is it just me or are there other people this happens to? OK, on to something else!

Yesterday I was able to hear a speaker, John Thomas, from Capetown South Africa. He by far is one of the most interesting and well spoken speakers I have heard this semester. Some of the things that are still resonating with what he said and how I'm trying to understand what the words he spoke mean for my life. First Lesson for me to grab hold of: Compassionate Action! This is who Jesus was! He was a compassionate actioner(i know not a real word)! He was able to all things will compassion and conviction to tell those who had fallen short of God's glory about the way to redemption. Question: Do I live my life that way? gonna have to say not so much! Yes, on some days more than others, but each and everyday nope!

Another thing i have to understand: "People listen to people who help them" meaning people who help people are more willing to listen to that person's story, etc because of the "love/attention" they have shown the person needing the help. Do I help people?

Last and most notably: You cannot separate the GOSPEL(the Word of GOD) from Compassionate Action!

What do you think people out in the blogosphere! Know that you are loved, and know that I am here to be a friend.

OK, probably should get back to work!! Have a wonderful/fantastic/amazing/beautiful weekend!

Sara

For those who are bored!

2009-09-29T14:41:00.001-07:00

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Car

2009-09-17T08:56:00.001-07:00

So, on Saturday I was headed towards Okland. I was going to the Wal-Mart there to get someone to look at my car. On the way however my car decides to stop! I was able to pull it to the side, but unfortunately the side of the road was the Richmond Bridge!! It was a fascinating thing. The rush and power of being stranded on a bridge is something i don't wish for anyone, but at the same time it was soooo cool!

It got towed back to school due to some gracious friends who have TRIPLE A! Now i'm on day six without using a car and it's been good. Yes, I haven't done that much, but it has allowed me to think and read and do things i normally don't do because I'm out and about doing whatever I want.

Being confined, and i wouldn't really say confined, becasue i have ample availabilities to do what i need has been good for me. It has given me a chance to slow down, remember who has the ultimate power and that through all circumstance i am joyfull.

Yes, it's been crazy without having a car, but i've also been blessed by so many people offering rides and cars if i need them. I need to remember that there is always someone willing to help! Thanks God for showing me your mercy and grace and love from all my friends and family who care for me!

Day 6 and still no car, meeeh. People have seen it hopefully diagnosed the problem and this weekend hopefully will be able to atleast start working on the problem.

I'm off to work now. Hope all you out there in the www :) have a wonderful day!

Sara

Monday

2009-08-31T10:07:00.001-07:00

it's been a while since my last post. i unfortunately don't even know. Today starts a new direction in my life. I have been asked to start up a youth ministry within the church i am now a member. I am excited on the one hand a very nervous. Please pray for this exciting time in my life as i seek the Lord's direction for the youth of Marin City.

God is so good to place this task before me. I hope i am faithful to complete my small part of the process.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

REST

2009-02-24T09:57:00.000-08:00

The song by Shane and Shane In You was what I woke to. Here is the chorus:

"In YouI find my rest.In YouI find my death.In YouI find my all and my emptiness,Somehow it all makes sense."

Very interesting point for me is that I only woke up to the part where it says "In you I find my rest." Am I resting in God's Word and on him daily?? I have to say no. I fail everyday. I struggle with this everyday. Resting in the Word and on Him for strength for the day that I know only He can give to me.

I am not a perfect person and I know that! Somehow it does make sense that God knows exactly what I need for the day and what I need to do is follow that without hesitation and with joy!

Hope you have a wonderful day and let me know how I can be a help to you.

Sara

About Time

2009-02-18T09:38:00.000-08:00

Well....Since my last post in July i thought about writing something that has been on my mind, also to start in a sense journaling some things.

"because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews." This is from Esther 10 regarding Mordecai. I have been in the book and just finished it this morning. This is the last sentence of the book. He was held in high esteem becasue of the work he did for others.

Just imagine if we did this?? What would that even look like? It is interesting to me to see how God shapes his people. My this be our prayer that people see Christ in us by the work for good and the way we speak for the welfare of all people.

I am starting this venture to work for good and speak for the people. Hopefully my labor will be fruitful and kingdom shaping.

Today the song in which i started singing when i woke up this morning was a song by Ross King: GREAT IS YOUR LOVE. " I will praise you oh lord my God, with all of my heart, I will Glorify your name forever! Great is your, love to me, you have delivered me!"

How good and pleasant it is to start the day off with this and then read in His word how he delivered his people from annihilation from Haman.

Have a wonderful day, and my hope is that I will be able to write a new insight into my life tomorrow.

Sara

Hi

2008-07-18T09:46:00.000-07:00

So I'm new to this and just wanted to start off saying hi to all the bloggers out there!!

My name is Sara and I live in beautiful Mill Valley, CA which is about 10 minutes away from San Francisco, CA.

I am here earning (and that is the truth!!) my masters degree in Theological Studies. I have just graduated with a MAIS (which is a masters of arts in Intercultural Studies). Yes, thank you. This degree has be well earned with sweat, sleepless nights, fits of rage, anger, sadness, bursts of crying, many fond memories that will go with me from now to forever!!

I have a mom and dad that love me muchisimo and proud to say that they are in their 32nd year of marriage. I have an older sister who is married and has a wonderful little girl who is 14months old. I have a younger brother who lives in the Metroplex area of DFW!! He is very wonderful and has a heart as vast as the sky.

I love my family very much and miss them tons...

well i will leave room for later so that i will be able to post more than this!!