Making it Through July

I made it.

Technically, July isn't over, but I made it...barely.

I'm a little rusty with my blog, so...here's another list.

1. I have the best friends in the world. I can't make it without them.

2. LOST nights save me. Go Team Ben!

3. The Disco Students are fantastic. The Sports Camp skit was fantastic because of their talent. May God grow that giftwithin them, and bless their willingness to serve and use that gift to the benefit of others.

4. Sports Camp turned out very well, in every way possible and all ways imaginable. Even in the middle of the heat wave that threatened to keep the kids from coming. Disco Kids are the greatest. Praise God!

5. Throughout my crazy July, I found escape through watching endless episodes of Ace of Cakes and Good Eats. Now I want to decorate cakes and learn how to cook. There are many things I am not good at; and anything to do with the kitchen tops that considerable list.

6. I love my worship teams. Although I miss playing for the 9 AM, my 11 AM team blesses me more than they'll ever know.

7. I am blessed at my job. I thank them for every project they trust me with...I like being challenged.

8. I love my friends at work. They keep me sane.

9. Life without constant coffee isn't so bad. It's easier than I thought it would be.

10. The life I have now is far better than the one I left behind.

At some point, I may delve into what made this July so difficult. But for the moment, I'm focusing on the victories. Sometimes it's holding onto those small victories that help me get through my biggest storms.

Sorry July, you tried to break me. I know you'll probably try again next year, but as of this moment, I can declare that you didn't win. The LORD, my God, carried me through this storm. And He's the only reason why I can keep going.

I am not my own. I've been carried by You all my life.
--Addison Road, "Hope Now."