To start it all off I was doing some of my amazing Facebook stalking and I found out that my small group leader Cassie and her husband Josh were back in good ol' Oregon after being in Colorado for the past year or so with grad school stuff. Cassie was an amazing influence for me during my first three years at college; her Godly wisdom and compassion for others were topped off by her just being a great friend. Neither of us are very good at keeping in contact with each other (but I am that way with most people) but she is one of those friends whom with you are able to start right off back where things left off and just talk and talk away. I am blessed to have a friend like her.
Well anyhoo, they were going to be in Mac on Sunday for church (New Hope Christian Fellowship). After a little more stalking I also found out Anne and Devita were also going to be there (both are mentioned in my Grad Blog post). I was just stoked to have close friends back in town. The summer has been good, but with out close friends around it has gotten a little lonely at times. I quickly looked at my schedule to see if it would be possible to go to church to see them and VERY QUICKLY my heart fell, I was scheduled to work at 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 that afternoon; it looked like I would miss them entirely.
On Saturday I finally got up enough courage to ask my boss if I could take a really long lunch break at an odd time and be able to go to church. Well.....drum role please.....Spence is wonderful, he understood my situation and said it would be fine for me to take the WHOLE day OFF!!! WOOT WOOT WOOT!!!! I almost started to cry with excitement.
Sunday finally arrived and I was able to sleep in tell 9 a.m., it was wonderful!! Then I found my graduation dress which I love and got all ready for church. There was a small panic when I could not find my wallet (it is bright pink duct tape so pretty easy to spot). But I did not want to be late so I left for church with out it.
I arrived at church and one of the first people I spot was Josh, he was busy talking to people so I went in search for Cassie....I creped up on her and gave her a huge hug. In the middle of the embrace I started to tear up, it felt sooooo very good to have one of her Cassie Hugs. Then I saw Anne and Devita and gave them both hugs as well. Once it was about time for church to start Josh came in and also gave me a big hug. He has also been a role model for me as the role of a Godly husband and why it is so important to keep high expectations when looking for a partner.
Well anyhoo, they were going to be in Mac on Sunday for church (New Hope Christian Fellowship). After a little more stalking I also found out Anne and Devita were also going to be there (both are mentioned in my Grad Blog post). I was just stoked to have close friends back in town. The summer has been good, but with out close friends around it has gotten a little lonely at times. I quickly looked at my schedule to see if it would be possible to go to church to see them and VERY QUICKLY my heart fell, I was scheduled to work at 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 that afternoon; it looked like I would miss them entirely.
On Saturday I finally got up enough courage to ask my boss if I could take a really long lunch break at an odd time and be able to go to church. Well.....drum role please.....Spence is wonderful, he understood my situation and said it would be fine for me to take the WHOLE day OFF!!! WOOT WOOT WOOT!!!! I almost started to cry with excitement.
Sunday finally arrived and I was able to sleep in tell 9 a.m., it was wonderful!! Then I found my graduation dress which I love and got all ready for church. There was a small panic when I could not find my wallet (it is bright pink duct tape so pretty easy to spot). But I did not want to be late so I left for church with out it.
I arrived at church and one of the first people I spot was Josh, he was busy talking to people so I went in search for Cassie....I creped up on her and gave her a huge hug. In the middle of the embrace I started to tear up, it felt sooooo very good to have one of her Cassie Hugs. Then I saw Anne and Devita and gave them both hugs as well. Once it was about time for church to start Josh came in and also gave me a big hug. He has also been a role model for me as the role of a Godly husband and why it is so important to keep high expectations when looking for a partner.
The worship finally started and wow...what an amazingly sweet time of worship and fellowship. Praising God with the music, but also being surrounded by those you love and cherish. During on song "Mighty to Save" (see other post for lyrics and why I love the song so much), my Pastor came up next to me in the row of chairs. (I will have to do a post just on him some time...I love him) I opened my eyes and was rather startled by his presents but he leaned in and said "isn't it great to be in church today?" I agreed and responded with a great big bear hug and one of my big smiles. Then we both went back to singing and as I was praising God for all His blessings tears of joy started streaming down my cheek. Sure is an odd sensation to be grinning from ear to ear and happy beyond explanation and be crying.
The sermon was wonderful and then I headed back to my apt after talking with Anne for a while. I went shopping for yummy burger stuff and then after lunch I had a wonderful Sunday afternoon nap. Oh yes...I found my wallet!
I woke up and got ready for the softball game. I have not been able to go to any as of yet, but New Hope has two softball teams and both had games at 6 p.m. in neighboring fields so I was able to watch parts of both. One team won for the first time this season, while the other came in close but did not close the deal.
The sermon was wonderful and then I headed back to my apt after talking with Anne for a while. I went shopping for yummy burger stuff and then after lunch I had a wonderful Sunday afternoon nap. Oh yes...I found my wallet!
I woke up and got ready for the softball game. I have not been able to go to any as of yet, but New Hope has two softball teams and both had games at 6 p.m. in neighboring fields so I was able to watch parts of both. One team won for the first time this season, while the other came in close but did not close the deal.
After the games I made dinner and sat down to watch the last few episodes of the Next Food Network Star marathon. The Finale was on and I had been counting down the days to the Finale for a long time. I became rather addicted to the show this summer. The Finale finally came and it was amazing. Just want I wanted. Melissa WON!!!
Cassie and Josh invited me to Rooftop for drinks so when the finale had able 20 min left I headed out to meet them. My roommate had gone running and once she arrived back I headed out (she had not taken a key with her so I could not lock her out). I was there for about 2.5 hours, Cassie and I had an amazing talk, and enjoyed a lovely sex on the beach drink. It was so good to be able to catch up with her and their live. God has been truly blessing their marriage and their life with so much. It was great to hear.
When I got back to the apt. I called Jared and we chatted for a bit and then I drifted off to dream land after what was the best Summer Sunday I have had in a long time.
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