I have a lot of things I want to talk about, but Eric is picking me up from work in a couple of minutes...and I may not be able to get on the computer for the rest of the summer.

I have finally finished my first year of teaching and it feels so good!  My room is clean and starting tomorrow I get to actually see people again.  Hurrah!

I know I've already told you about our 7 chickens, but now we've added a baby rooster to the mix.  He is so precious!  His name is Solomon because of his concubines.  The other chickens are much bigger than he is (he's only a week old), so we have to keep him separated from them so they don't peck him to death.  In doing such, Solomon has now spent the night with me in my hair for three nights.  He is so sweet!!  He curls up in my neck, and when we walk outside he follows me everywhere!  He cries when I have to leave him alone (I don't blame him because he's stuck in a cardboard box).  I never thought I'd say this, but I think I'm in love with a chicken.

The biggest thing on my heart these days has to do with something that I've read in Acts.  You know, "Christians" seem satsified with their walk if they go to church on Sunday mornings, but if we talk about doing any kind of service that is anyway uncomfortable very few people want to volunteer.  What happened to the kind of Christ followers we read about in Acts?  They sold everything they had and gave it all to each other to support each other.  They were willing to give up everything for the call.  They spoke boldly about the Lord and rejoiced when they were put in prison or abused in any way.  They were willing to lose their lives, and today?  We're not even willing to lose our reputations.  I cannot help but think about how selfish I am and how I need to stop being complacent in my walk with Christ.  I cannot help but think that I've had a full year with a whole bunch of teenagers and I failed to let God speak through me on many occasions.

I'd say more, but I have to go....have a happy summer!

My kids are currently taking their EOC's.  I think I could be more nervous than they are.  Last night I dreamed that one of our proctors didn't show up and we had to wait like an hour before testing. 

Eric preached this past Sunday and he did an amazing job.  Our church is currently in a series on finances, and he spoke on contentment.  He shared about our water difficulties, and it's been rather amazing how many people have come up to us to share ideas on how to fix it.  One guy in the church even came up with his own invention - he may build something!  God has put so many people around us to bless us...I'm overwhelmed with love.

There is only a week and a half before summertime..........oh i cannot wait!