I'm ba-ack

Ok I've been MIA for a few days. We had our staff retreat and it was absolutely amazing. We were able to hear the pastor's heart about the vision and direction for the church and also had the chance to just have some fun together which was much needed. (Mike IS the mafia)
Just as a side note... flying out of a boat at 45 mph and landing on your neck... NOT A GOOD IDEA.
On a different note... while I was there I got the news that one of my college roommates' mom had passed away. This lady was someone that was so dear to all of our hearts and seemed to always make me smile and laugh every time I saw her. When I heard of her passing I was just flooded with all these great memories of an awesome, beautiful and incredible woman of God. Mrs. M... we will all miss you so much but I am so happy that you have been made whole and will never battle cancer again. Thank you for showing us all what a true woman of God looks and lives like.


Ultimately... God has the final say in our lives. He allows us to make our own decisions and choose our own path but the last word belongs to Him. We all miss our loved ones that have passed but ultimately its a question of trust. Do we truly believe that our God knows what He's doing, that He has our best interest in mind and that He orders this whole universe? I know some people scoff at the idea of God healing us by taking us out of this world but this is EXACTLY what I believe He did for Brenda McGarrity. She is now perfect... literally!

Lord, I definitley don't always understand whats happeneing but I TRUST IN YOU... YOU'RE MY HEALER.