For the past two years I have been the A/V guy for Bearean Christian Church’s Gwinnett campus.  It’s been a great time, and the extra money has helped me through what would have been a few tough times otherwise. This church is not my ‘main church’, but it was somewhere I managed to learn a good bit about the word. (Even if I had to weed out stuff I don’t agree with.)

Last night it became official.  Pastor Kevin Lee called me to confirm what i had been fearing/hoping (does that make sense?)  For a few months now.  January 1st, they will be using their own sound guy and will no longer need my assistance.  While, I am kind of scared of that, for financial reasons, I am 100% certain that God will provide.  I am grateful that this has happened as well.  See.  The three days a week I worked were Mondays at 6:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 4:30pm.  So, while I was with work, it was just right in the middle of convenience.  Especially on Saturdays.  It didn’t feel like we could have a chill morning, then go for breakfast, and maybe catch a matinee show without feel rushed.  Come 2009 that won’t be the case.

Come 2009, I can pursue some things Andrea and I have been talking about.  Come 2009 I can focus on my wife, my personal career, and of course God.  In 2009 I will be a 1 (almost) job man.  So, while this may be crushing financially, it will be anything but in most other aspects of my life.

God is good.

Thursday, before Andrea went to the hospital, something extremely strange happened.

We were laying in bed, about to go to sleep, our lights were turned off, and I was just about to slip away to dreamland, when I heard leaves crumpling outside of our window.  I opened my eyes, certain it was a cat or something, when I saw the silhouette of a person. 

Immediately, I sat up at an angle to cover Andrea’s body. (More on that in a minute) I whispered, “Don’t say a word.”  When the shadow person moved away from the window, I got up to go get dressed.  I was going to go out and talk to whomever it was.  (I still have some street in me.)  Andrea convinced me that was probably a bad idea, so I went to check out the front door, and other windows, to make sure there wasn’t more than one person.  When I came back to the bedroom, Andrea told me the person had been back to the window. DOH!  We called the police.

They didn’t find anyone, (Of course) and we decided we should leave for the night, and if anyone wanted to rob us that was fine, but we didn’t want to die. That’s when Andrea’s pain got severe and she had to go to the ER.

I learned some things from that night though.  Without even thinking about it, I threw my body up to cover Andrea’s.  That surprised me.  Not  because I wouldn’t do anything to protect her, but because I was super surprised that it was instinct.  No decision making at all.  I was very proud of myself.

That night was the first time it had ever crossed my mind that I don’t have a gun.  I don’t believe I need a gun.  I’ve always been able to talk myself out of most situations.  I have to admit I would have felt safer with a gun.  But, that still goes against my core belief of raising a family.  My point was proven even more that night.  I always said, “IF (and that’s a big if) I have a gun, I’ll keep it locked away so my children (Or angry wife) couldn’t get to it.”  Thursday night it hit me.  Had something happened where I needed to grab my gun, I would not have been able to get to it if it were locked up.  It would have had to been on my nightstand, or somewhere equally easy for a kid, (or my angry wife) to get it.

Point and case.

Anyone who knows me will tell you I am not afraid to defend myself, and I typically walk away when I do.   I’m not afraid to defend my wife, and I am not afraid to defend my home.  I do not need a gun.  If someone else shows up with a gun, I guess it’s in God’s hands.  And I’ll be honest, I’d rather it be in His hands then mine.

Ok guys.  Normally I don’t get many comments, but I thought this would be fun.

Tell me one time you felt an amazing interjection by God.  One time you just couldn’t help but get a little emotional because you knew He was there.   Go.

That’s right.  I’m married.  Needless to say.. this next week.  Come read all my old junk.  Wish me a congratulations.. More importantly.  Go wish this beautiful woman a congrats.

Thank you all for your support through this craziness.  Thanks for your prayers, thanks for your kindness.  Keep em coming. Please.  From what I understand… it’s not ALL Peaches from here…. hmm.

Anyway… yeah.  Thanks. I don’t have pictures because this is a scheduled post. C’mon.  Did you REALLY think I was blogging that I was married on my wedding night?  PPSSHH!  I’m busy! a prayer.

God.  Bless this marriage.  Please.  Bless me with wisdom, strength, integrity and “yes dear”(s).  God, bless Andrea with patience.  I’m a little wild sometimes. And God… Most importantly.. Bless us with Love.  Your love.  No matter what happens, remind us to stay close to you, lean on you, RELY on you.  Help me learn how to act, (re)act, and (inter)act, as a husband, Christ-follower, and Man.  God. You rock my socks.  I love you.  I love you. I LOVE YOU!  Thank you for the most beautiful woman in the world.  You are insanely awesome and Good.  I praise You Lord.

It’s Tuesday again.  Which is exciting to me.  If this is your first time here, let me give you the rundown.  On each day of the week Monday – Friday, me, and a group of bloggers take a day to feature a child who has been waiting six months or longer for sponsorship.  These are the bloggers:

• Toby Keathley – Monday
• ME!!– Tuesday
• caffeinatedfaith – Wednesday
• shawnw.org – Thursday
• Andrea | Shalom  Existence – Friday

If you’re curious or have any more questions head over to the compassion part on my blog, and see what this blog has done.

Today, I chose Trisia. Her full name is Trisia Pretty Dameria Boru Purba.  That’s a sassy name.  Try to say it out loud.  Now you know why I chose her.  Her picture is filled with just as much sas, and it is cute. Let’s get down to it.

I won’t go into the whole “guilt” thing.  But I will say.  Pray about it.  Has God been calling you for some time now?  Do you feel like something needs to be done, or like you need to do something?  Maybe this is it.  Say a prayer, and let God guide you. To sponsor Trisia, click here, or on the image at any time.

Name:       Trisia Pretty Dameria Boru Purba (IO5680050)
Birthday:    April 28, 2003    Age: 5
Gender:     Female
Region:     Asia
Country:    Indonesia
Program:    Bethsaida Student Center

Personal and Family Information:
In her home, Trisia helps by running errands. She lives with her father and her mother. Her father is employed and her mother is employed. There are 4 children in the family.

Playing with dolls is Trisia’s favorite activity. In primary school her performance is average and she also regularly attends church activities.

Please remember Trisia in your prayers. Your love and support