To Be at the Beach or Not to Be...

Well July is the season for Youth Camp! It's a wonderful time filled with late nights with teenagers, beach time where you get so sunburned you can hardly move, sleep, or do anything; amazing speakers and worship leaders (i.e. Ben Stuart, Matt Chandler, Charlie Hall!), but most of all seeing our kids come to a realization of sin in their life and how Christ can change it all; seeing that light bulb go off that means, "Wow! There really is something I can do to change my life to live like Christ!" This is one of Rick and I's greatest joys!

I'm a little sad this morning, however, as my beloved husband is traveling to Orange Beach, Alabama with 21 of our youth and I'm not there with them. :( We made the decision that it's just better for me at 28 weeks to stay in Texas and not be doing all the traveling, heat, etc. I think it is a wise decision but one definitely hard to make! My second greatest joy, one being a Mommy, is being an active part of Rick's ministry ~ to whomever, wherever that may be. Being alongside of him and seeing how he's blessed from the Lord to do His will is one of the best places to be! :) I love to see my husband fulfill his purpose in the Lord. And while I may only do a snippet of what he does, all the joy comes in seeing those students come to know Christ and build their relationship with Him.

It's not about religion, it's about a relationship!

Here are a couple pics from last years Student Life @ South Padre!

Walking into the Conference Center ~ Action Shot!

Funny Pic! :0)

Mmmm....

My Favorite Sarah!

So Warheads can get kinda crazy SOUR...so Tyler and I learned...

we had a competition - HE WON!

Rick & I with Charlie Hall - luv this guy!

So I ask that you join me in prayer this week as they are at Student Life @ the Beach; Orange Beach, AL: for convicted and changed hearts, for the Holy Spirit to be active and evident in that place, for attentive ears and spirits, and a willingness to know Him better. Will you join me?

July 4th Weekend Festivities

Heading out for FAMILY TIME is so exciting for us! We made plans to spend July 4th weekend in McKinney, TX with my family. An added bonus is getting to see all our college/seminary friends ~ they are such a blessing. Of course, 4 of us are all pregnant so it's hilarious to get together and compare belly sizes! :)

So we started off with a relaxing day with family on Thursday...Laina's cousins, Connor & Paige came over, and Connor and Alaina went swimming. "Uncle Rick" (Daddy) had a little too much fun with the Super Soakers! :) It's amazing to see how well Connor & Alaina play together. They're so sweet. 

Friday, we enjoyed lunch with our sweet friends, Brad & Steph, she is 34 weeks along and ready to go. We were able to see their new house, and Baby Campbell's room. Their anticipating her arrival!

 That night Rick went to meet a friend from seminary and us girls had a movie night in our PJ's - my kind of night! Then Saturday was THE DAY, we intended to get to the McKinney parade when it started (1030am)...didn't happen...our friends Eric, Ashley & Abby met us...it was so HOT, unbearably HOT. I could barely stand it. But the important thing was Alaina enjoyed watching the motorcycles and cheerleaders, cars honking, etc. She really enjoyed playing with Abby that day! Then we spent the rest of the afternoon bumming it because of the heat! ;) And then had to make that drive back home! :0)