Las Vegas. Mardi Gras.

It's hard to believe we are now entering week 6 of this quarter! Time is flying, and soon the Boarders DTS students will be on their way to one of three locations; Panama, Thailand (!), and Mexico. The WISE school will be graduating in 6 weeks, and either heading home, staying here for another school, or heading on outreach with the DTS (which is an option).

I'm writing to share some of the exciting things coming up. In fact, the next few weeks will be crammed! Ted was asked a few months back, to teach in the YWAM Las Vegas DTS on Grace. Ted is super excited about this opportunity to teach on this, for God has really given Him a lot of revelation about Identity, who we are in Christ, and Grace! They also decided to bless us with a ticket for Ted AND a ticket for me to fly out as well! So, Saturday (Valentines Day) Ted and I are flying out to Las Vegas until Tuesday evening. Ted will only be teaching two days due to the fact that he will be leaving for a WISE school outreach to Mardi Gras that Wednesday (Feb. 18).

Ted and the entire WISE school & staff will be heading to Mardi Gras February 18 - February 26. Originally they told me that I would have to take vacation time to travel with them, so Ted and I were super bummed that I would have to stay back. My vacation times are very limited, in fact after the trip to Las Vegas I will only have 1! 

After finding out I could not go to Mardi Gras, a family here on staff which some of you may know from our wedding, the Murphy Fam, asked me to watch their three oldest Isaac 6, Jada 4, and Emily 2 for about a week! I LOVE these kids a whole lot, and that brightened that week for me, seeing originally I would have been alone. My mom will be coming for a few days to spend with the kids and I as well, which is a blessing too because I will still need to work on my intercession and website jobs throughout the week.

I actually found out a few weeks ago, that I could go to Mardi Gras and help run the food side of things, but I declined because I already made a commitment to the Murphy's, not only that but I had already prepared myself for not going, and was looking forward to the time with the Murphy Kids. Plus, being prego and traveling hours in a van with 14 other people, then getting to Mardi Gras and being mixed in with all of the smells... too much I would think!

Anyways, please remember to pray for the Ted's teaching in Las Vegas, for Ted and the WISE school as they head out to show the love of God among Mardi Gras, and for me as I become somewhat of a "mom" for a week-ish! P.S. I don't have to take vacation time to watch the Murphy kids because John & Bethany are traveling to Hawaii for a YWAM conference with the directors of our base. Another blessing! 

Heavenly Father.

A song I love and wanted to share

By Jon Foreman (switchfoot's lead singer)

'Your Love Is Strong'

"Heavenly Father, You always amaze me,

Let your kingdom come in my world and in my life.

Give me the food I need, to live through today,

Forgive me as I forgive, people that wrong me.

Lead me far from temptation,

Deliver me from the evil one.

I look out the window,

The birds are composing,

Not a note is out of tune, or out of place.

I walk to the meadow, and stare at the flowers,

Better dressed than any girl on her wedding day.

So why should I worry?

Why do I freak out? 

God knows what I need

You know what I need.

Your love is, Your love is, 

Your love is strong.

The kingdom of the heavens, is now advancing,

Invade my heart, 

Invade this broken town.

The kingdom of the heavens, is buried treasure,

Would you sell yourself,

To buy the one you've found.

Two things You've told me,

That You are strong,

And You love me,

Yes, You love me.

Your love is, Your love is,

 Your love is strong.

Our God in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name,

Above all names, 

Your kingdom come, Your will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven,

Give us today, our daily bread,

Forgive us weary sinners,

Keep us far from our vices,

And deliver us from these prisons."