Birthday Blog!

So inquiring minds have asked how my Birthday was. It was this Thursday, May 7th and as the day approached I knew it was going to be a day I missed home. So I asked a friend to fast and pray with me the day before my birthday. My hope was that it would help me focus on the Lord and the life he has giving me. Well, I awoke at 5 am on my Birthday thinking about Jeff and the family. I couldn't sleep so I got up. I was tired most of the day but the GRM team took me to my new favorite place called "Jason's deli" for lunch. Alyssa got me carrots, socks and some cool foot cream for after workouts. Kristin got me a dolphin figurine to remind me of Florida. The day was niether great nor horrible. I was tired though and was a little homesick as I drove home and listened to the VBC youth group sing happy birthday on my voicemail. I miss the students a lot. It's funny because out here I'm starting to get a reputation of "that girl who worked in youth ministry".....As most of you know I'm not wired to spend the day in an office but right now God is establishing a relationship base that will just take time. I spend much of the day in a cubicle writing material and working on projects and missions trip plans. It won't always be like this but the people here think it's funny when I start throwing things over my cubicle (carrots, silly putty, etc.). I actually don't mind the reputation because I was brought here to reach younger women and that's what God has gifted me at. So don't worry, I'm not changing for anyone.

Anyway, I went home and checked the mail and found about 8 cards that made me so happy. I got all sorts of cards from family and friends and I think God kept us from checking the mail till that moment so it would really lift my spirit. I then went to our firs identity class called "Who do you think you are?". Kristin is teaching it and I'm absorbing it for a newer generation of delivery. It will be taught every Thursday (2hrs) once in the am and once in the pm. To my surprise they had also thrown a little party for me where they got me this tart dessert with strawberries and cookie crust and blueberries. Perfect. There was even a balloon and a gift (cool smelling lotion).

After the class I got home to find my room mates had a little party for me. They got me a cupcake and I blew it out. They got me a box full of little things I like (dried fruit, kettle corn, trail mix, face scrub,and a hiking book). I felt very loved as they prayed for me before bed. So all those who love me and wanted to know about my birthday.....just know there are people here that are loving me too........kind of a surprise, I know but it was a special day and I'm greatful for 31 years of God's grace.
Love ya,
Caye