Well, spring break is over. In fact, it has been for two weeks. It was a wonderful break from school, though, while it lasted!
After my last post I worked on my Exegesis paper, getting much less than I had hoped done, but making progress nonetheless. Then I went to Dallas and spent a couple nights there with my grandparents and my mom, since she was in town. I did some yardwork for my grandparents, and my mom and I did about 12 hours worth of grading to get me caught up on Carburetors lab grading. Then Sunday afternoon I came back to campus, and I've been keeping busy with school stuff ever since.
Last week I did get to hang out with friends for an evening, which is always fun. Mostly, though, I've been going to class and lab and work, working on my papers, and studying for my FAA testing coming up in a few weeks. I've also been going through a bunch of stuff that I have in the apartment, seeing what I should keep and what I should get rid of before I graduate so I don't have to take it all with me. The difference between me and many people on this campus is that many people just take everything they don't want during finals week and throw it into the huge dumpsters that get brought on campus. Me, I go through my stuff and try to sell it. Some of it is stuff I took out of the dumpsters last year, and the rest is just stuff I've accumulated over my time here at LeTourneau. It takes a little bit of time to sort through the stuff instead of just throwing it away, but since spring break I've made probably $125 or so from stuff that I would have otherwise thrown away - so to me, it's very worth taking the time to sort through stuff.
I ask for prayer as I finish working on my exegesis paper (it is due April 9, but I would really like to have it done by the original due date of April 5), as I write my Aviation Law research paper (due April 15) and as I prepare for my FAA Oral and Practical exams (starting either April 24 or 25) and my FAA Written exams (May 3) all while trying to get a job and place to live lined up before I graduate on May 5.
How can I be praying for you?
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Into spring break
Hello again!
Well, the first part of my spring break was a great success! Saturday I ended up not doing much homework, but instead got a text from a friend asking me to help her learn how to change the oil in her car, so instead of doing homework (never fun) I went and worked on cars (almost always fun). Saturday evening I joined several friends of mine at their cousin's house in Tyler for a time of fellowship and reading from "The Life of Pi" (interesting book, at least the section of it I heard), then in the pouring rain we all drove back to Canton, getting in about 12:30 Sunday morning (pre-time change). I wanted to make sure I wasn't in the way as people were getting ready for church and everything, so I got up at 6:45 (post time change) and got ready; it turned out, almost everybody in the house had forgotten about time change, until Alden called at 8:30. There was a mad dash as everyone tried to get ready (not counting myself, there were eleven other people in the house), and we made it to church almost on time, and definitely before most other people. There was a lot of good fellowship on Sunday, making for a very enjoyable time.
Monday I got up, then after breakfast most of the kids had dentist appointments, so Jonathan, Bonnie and I figured out what we needed to get for our 8 person camping trip, then Jonathan and I went to town to buy food. We headed to Tyler State Park about 1:00 Monday afternoon, and were very blessed in being able to camp. We hadn't been able to get through when we tried to make reservations; when we arrived we were informed that the had completely booked out all of the campsites, but a large group had not made it in, so a few campsites had been made available. We were able to get one of those, so we set up camp, changed and went walking around the lake and swimming. We went back to our campsite, hung out, then eventually got the fire going and I cooked hamburgers that Jonathan had made. After supper we talked, played some games, and sat around the fire with Jonathan and James playing their guitars - overall a very fun time; the evening ended with everyone going to bed shortly before midnight.
Just before 2:00 this morning I woke up to a sound coming from very near my head; one of the multitudinous raccoons in the area was apparently at the tree that the head end of my hammock was tied to. I scared him off, and went back to sleep. I ended up waking up about 5 or 6 times and scaring the raccoons away from our sleeping area. It was still a quite restful night, though. This morning we got up, and eventually I started cooking our breakfast of cheesy scrambled eggs with bacon, onion, and tomato in them, while Jonathan was making toast for everyone over the fire. Breakfast took forever, cooking everything with just one skillet, but I believe the overall consensus was that it was good enough it was worth the wait. We hung out for awhile more, then finally broke camp and headed out a little after 11:00 - I came back to Longview, and the others all went back to Canton.
So far break has been very good - now for a less fun couple of days studying and writing papers, then I will be heading to Dallas on Friday, is the current plan.
I'd love to hear from you and find out what's going on in your life, and how I can pray for you.
Well, the first part of my spring break was a great success! Saturday I ended up not doing much homework, but instead got a text from a friend asking me to help her learn how to change the oil in her car, so instead of doing homework (never fun) I went and worked on cars (almost always fun). Saturday evening I joined several friends of mine at their cousin's house in Tyler for a time of fellowship and reading from "The Life of Pi" (interesting book, at least the section of it I heard), then in the pouring rain we all drove back to Canton, getting in about 12:30 Sunday morning (pre-time change). I wanted to make sure I wasn't in the way as people were getting ready for church and everything, so I got up at 6:45 (post time change) and got ready; it turned out, almost everybody in the house had forgotten about time change, until Alden called at 8:30. There was a mad dash as everyone tried to get ready (not counting myself, there were eleven other people in the house), and we made it to church almost on time, and definitely before most other people. There was a lot of good fellowship on Sunday, making for a very enjoyable time.
Monday I got up, then after breakfast most of the kids had dentist appointments, so Jonathan, Bonnie and I figured out what we needed to get for our 8 person camping trip, then Jonathan and I went to town to buy food. We headed to Tyler State Park about 1:00 Monday afternoon, and were very blessed in being able to camp. We hadn't been able to get through when we tried to make reservations; when we arrived we were informed that the had completely booked out all of the campsites, but a large group had not made it in, so a few campsites had been made available. We were able to get one of those, so we set up camp, changed and went walking around the lake and swimming. We went back to our campsite, hung out, then eventually got the fire going and I cooked hamburgers that Jonathan had made. After supper we talked, played some games, and sat around the fire with Jonathan and James playing their guitars - overall a very fun time; the evening ended with everyone going to bed shortly before midnight.
Just before 2:00 this morning I woke up to a sound coming from very near my head; one of the multitudinous raccoons in the area was apparently at the tree that the head end of my hammock was tied to. I scared him off, and went back to sleep. I ended up waking up about 5 or 6 times and scaring the raccoons away from our sleeping area. It was still a quite restful night, though. This morning we got up, and eventually I started cooking our breakfast of cheesy scrambled eggs with bacon, onion, and tomato in them, while Jonathan was making toast for everyone over the fire. Breakfast took forever, cooking everything with just one skillet, but I believe the overall consensus was that it was good enough it was worth the wait. We hung out for awhile more, then finally broke camp and headed out a little after 11:00 - I came back to Longview, and the others all went back to Canton.
So far break has been very good - now for a less fun couple of days studying and writing papers, then I will be heading to Dallas on Friday, is the current plan.
I'd love to hear from you and find out what's going on in your life, and how I can pray for you.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
So close to spring break!
Hello!
Well, it's almost spring break - my last spring break. Wow - I can't believe I've gotten to this point. I graduate in 57 days, 12 and a half hours.
The past month has gone pretty well; I've been enjoying work, I've started working with a group to get ready for Oral and Practical exams at the end of the semester that are required to get our Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificates from the FAA. It's been going pretty well. I've been applying to lots of jobs - this week I applied specifically to jobs in Florida, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Texas. I'm trying to decide whether or not to apply for jobs in Singapore and Jakarta. Prayer for wisdom would be appreciated.
This next week will be spring break. I finally decided over the past couple days what I'll be doing. Saturday I'll sleep in, do laundry, and do homework. Saturday evening I'll be joining a friend of mine in going to her cousin's in Tyler, where a group gets together and hangs out on Saturday evenings, then after that we'll go back to her house - I've been good friends with her family since my freshman year, so I'm really looking forward to that. I plan to stay there with them until Monday, when at least several of us (me and some of the family) plan to go camping in Tyler State Park. Tuesday I'll come back to campus and do some work on my research paper for Aviation Law. Wednesday and Thursday I plan to work on my exegesis paper for Biblical Covenants. Friday I plan on driving to the Dallas area, where I'll spend some time with my grandparents and my mom, then Sunday I'll come back to campus.
I'd love to hear from you, including how I can be praying for you.
Well, it's almost spring break - my last spring break. Wow - I can't believe I've gotten to this point. I graduate in 57 days, 12 and a half hours.
The past month has gone pretty well; I've been enjoying work, I've started working with a group to get ready for Oral and Practical exams at the end of the semester that are required to get our Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificates from the FAA. It's been going pretty well. I've been applying to lots of jobs - this week I applied specifically to jobs in Florida, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Texas. I'm trying to decide whether or not to apply for jobs in Singapore and Jakarta. Prayer for wisdom would be appreciated.
This next week will be spring break. I finally decided over the past couple days what I'll be doing. Saturday I'll sleep in, do laundry, and do homework. Saturday evening I'll be joining a friend of mine in going to her cousin's in Tyler, where a group gets together and hangs out on Saturday evenings, then after that we'll go back to her house - I've been good friends with her family since my freshman year, so I'm really looking forward to that. I plan to stay there with them until Monday, when at least several of us (me and some of the family) plan to go camping in Tyler State Park. Tuesday I'll come back to campus and do some work on my research paper for Aviation Law. Wednesday and Thursday I plan to work on my exegesis paper for Biblical Covenants. Friday I plan on driving to the Dallas area, where I'll spend some time with my grandparents and my mom, then Sunday I'll come back to campus.
I'd love to hear from you, including how I can be praying for you.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Well into my final semester
Hello!
Well, my final semester of college is about 1/4 of the way gone, and I'm having a hard time believing it, although I know it's true. In 88 days, I graduate, Lord willing.
So far this semester has been going pretty well academically. My classes are going pretty well - I'm understanding most of the material well, and I'm enjoying lab assisting again. I've been able to be doing a lot with my lab assisting this semester - I do a lot of discussing various aircraft fuel system components with the students and make sure they have a thorough understanding of their function. I also am doing all of the grading for this lab - 34 students - they are keeping me busy. I'm enjoying it, though.
A couple weeks ago the instructor for the lab I'm working with, Mr. Foulk, had a biopsy done and it has been confirmed since then that he has a form of cancer. As far as I know they are still figuring out his course of treatment. So if you think of it, be praying for Mr. Foulk.
Last week a good friend of mine, Rebekah Daniels, found out that her mother has cancer. Her treatment started yesterday. Please be praying for Rebekah's mom, too.
I would love to hear how I can be praying for you, and what is going on in your life. Send me an email and let me know!
Well, my final semester of college is about 1/4 of the way gone, and I'm having a hard time believing it, although I know it's true. In 88 days, I graduate, Lord willing.
So far this semester has been going pretty well academically. My classes are going pretty well - I'm understanding most of the material well, and I'm enjoying lab assisting again. I've been able to be doing a lot with my lab assisting this semester - I do a lot of discussing various aircraft fuel system components with the students and make sure they have a thorough understanding of their function. I also am doing all of the grading for this lab - 34 students - they are keeping me busy. I'm enjoying it, though.
A couple weeks ago the instructor for the lab I'm working with, Mr. Foulk, had a biopsy done and it has been confirmed since then that he has a form of cancer. As far as I know they are still figuring out his course of treatment. So if you think of it, be praying for Mr. Foulk.
Last week a good friend of mine, Rebekah Daniels, found out that her mother has cancer. Her treatment started yesterday. Please be praying for Rebekah's mom, too.
I would love to hear how I can be praying for you, and what is going on in your life. Send me an email and let me know!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Back at school
Well, I'm back in Longview - in fact, I have been since Sunday afternoon. I went to church and had dinner with my parents and grandparents on Sunday, then headed back to Longview. I got settled back into my apartment, and just relaxed. I had expected my new roommate, Jason, and his brother, Derek (who has been in my apartment since last semester) to get back Sunday, but figured they must not be coming until Monday when they hadn't showed up by 10:30 or so Sunday night. I woke up Monday morning to find Jason asleep on the couch because he hadn't wanted to disturb me when they got in at 1:30 or 2:00.
I spent Monday working on getting books, and again just taking it easy and hanging out. I have class at 7:10 AM out at the airport on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I was up early to get some breakfast from the cafeteria before catching the 6:50 bus out to the airport. Class went well, then I lab assisted for Carburetion and Fuel Systems lab and came back, working on different stuff around the apartment the rest of the day. This afternoon was class and lab, so I feel like I'm starting to get back into a schedule and a routine, which is nice. I never thought I would say this about Longview, but it feels good to be home.
I spent Monday working on getting books, and again just taking it easy and hanging out. I have class at 7:10 AM out at the airport on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I was up early to get some breakfast from the cafeteria before catching the 6:50 bus out to the airport. Class went well, then I lab assisted for Carburetion and Fuel Systems lab and came back, working on different stuff around the apartment the rest of the day. This afternoon was class and lab, so I feel like I'm starting to get back into a schedule and a routine, which is nice. I never thought I would say this about Longview, but it feels good to be home.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Preparing to head back to Longview
Happy New Year!
What are you going to do for God this year?
I know for me, I tend to focus on selfish plans at the beginning of the new year. Plans for how to better my life, to do what I want, etc. But when it comes down to it, that's not what we should be thinking about. I've been convicted that my primary goal for this year needs to be to glorify God, and do His will - no matter the cost. I'm not comfortable with this - but I know that it is the best way to go, and I plan to live by that philosophy.
I'm getting ready to head back to Longview on Sunday to finish up my time at LeTourneau - if God wills it, I will be graduating on May 5. I have used Christmas break to start making some more contacts about possible employment after I graduate - two of the companies I contacted told me they aren't currently hiring, but to go ahead and send them my resume. One responded a couple hours later, asking for more information and references, which was encouraging. I'm not just seeking a job somewhere, I want to please God and do what He wants me to.
Let me know how I can pray for you, and ask yourself - what are you going to do for God this year? Then do it.
What are you going to do for God this year?
I know for me, I tend to focus on selfish plans at the beginning of the new year. Plans for how to better my life, to do what I want, etc. But when it comes down to it, that's not what we should be thinking about. I've been convicted that my primary goal for this year needs to be to glorify God, and do His will - no matter the cost. I'm not comfortable with this - but I know that it is the best way to go, and I plan to live by that philosophy.
I'm getting ready to head back to Longview on Sunday to finish up my time at LeTourneau - if God wills it, I will be graduating on May 5. I have used Christmas break to start making some more contacts about possible employment after I graduate - two of the companies I contacted told me they aren't currently hiring, but to go ahead and send them my resume. One responded a couple hours later, asking for more information and references, which was encouraging. I'm not just seeking a job somewhere, I want to please God and do what He wants me to.
Let me know how I can pray for you, and ask yourself - what are you going to do for God this year? Then do it.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Christmas Break
Hello!
Once again I have fallen behind in updating my blog, and for that I apologize.
Thanksgiving break turned out to be very interesting - I had car problems in Mississippi and ended up spending Wednesday, all day Thanksgiving day, and part of Friday, in Brandon, MS. The vast majority of Wednesday, and Friday morning, I sat in a shop while my car was being worked on. Eventually i got it fixed, and returned to Longview on Friday. Saturday one of my professors invited me over for Thanksgiving leftovers, and I went over there for a delicious supper. Shortly after I got there, though, my car was backed into. Not a whole lot of damage was done, though, thankfully.
My semester finished out well - I was reasonably pleased with my grades, and was able to spend some time with friends. I finished finals on Wednesday evening, drove to Tennessee on Thursday, where I spent the night with my uncle and aunt, then Friday drove to Virginia. The following Thursday (the 15th) I went to West Virginia and picked up Becky from college after she finished her finals, then we came back down to Virginia, where my parents are still staying with my grandparents while they continue to look for work and thus a new home. Yesterday, the 19th, my parents and I took Becky to the airport in Charlotte, NC, for her to fly home to Vermont, then my parents and I spent the night with my sister Sarah. This morning we came back up to Virginia, and tomorrow morning (Wednesday) my parents and I will be driving to Tennessee to spend the night with my uncle and aunt again, then Thursday we're heading to Dallas, where I plan to spend the remainder of my Christmas break.
Let me know how I can be praying for you, and may you have a blessed Christmas.
Once again I have fallen behind in updating my blog, and for that I apologize.
Thanksgiving break turned out to be very interesting - I had car problems in Mississippi and ended up spending Wednesday, all day Thanksgiving day, and part of Friday, in Brandon, MS. The vast majority of Wednesday, and Friday morning, I sat in a shop while my car was being worked on. Eventually i got it fixed, and returned to Longview on Friday. Saturday one of my professors invited me over for Thanksgiving leftovers, and I went over there for a delicious supper. Shortly after I got there, though, my car was backed into. Not a whole lot of damage was done, though, thankfully.
My semester finished out well - I was reasonably pleased with my grades, and was able to spend some time with friends. I finished finals on Wednesday evening, drove to Tennessee on Thursday, where I spent the night with my uncle and aunt, then Friday drove to Virginia. The following Thursday (the 15th) I went to West Virginia and picked up Becky from college after she finished her finals, then we came back down to Virginia, where my parents are still staying with my grandparents while they continue to look for work and thus a new home. Yesterday, the 19th, my parents and I took Becky to the airport in Charlotte, NC, for her to fly home to Vermont, then my parents and I spent the night with my sister Sarah. This morning we came back up to Virginia, and tomorrow morning (Wednesday) my parents and I will be driving to Tennessee to spend the night with my uncle and aunt again, then Thursday we're heading to Dallas, where I plan to spend the remainder of my Christmas break.
Let me know how I can be praying for you, and may you have a blessed Christmas.
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