WOWZA! I was on TV!

So, I have not written in a little while. My days are somewhat hectic. I spend almost every day at the Graves. I love them so much. They are the coolest folks ever! Faith came in last night. That was really exciting. Her sister came with her. Together they drove from Orlando, FL to San Diego in 2.5 days! That is pretty incredible. I am super stoked. Last night our episode of Celebrity Family Feud aired. The back of our heads can be seen several times. I attached the link. You will have to go to the full episodes. We were with the Office, American Gladiator, and My Name Is Earl. It is a very funny show. Today, we are going to the homes of some of the people who have come to the events CrossChurch has put on. Tomorrow, we are going to Los Angeles for the Live show of So You Think You Can Dance! on Fox. Maybe some of you can watch it. It is on at 9/8c. Also, we are going to a Dodgers game after tomorrow night. I am really excited! That will mean I have been into 4 stadiums. I have a few more to go to be able to see them all.

Also, I was told via e-mail that if I am out past 11 then I should not go home at all! Lovely. It is a wonderful idea. Let me tell you, God is working in Cindy's life. Please pray for her. I don't want to tell the details on here, but it is big! I hope that you can watch one of the shows that I will be on. I am ready to come home. I mean, I love being here and I absolutely love the people, but nothing compares to my family! I have missed everyone so much. I cannot wait to see you all. I am going to go, so that I can start working again. Please, again, pray for Cindy! She needs the Lord and his love!

Fun Plans

So, I've been trying to think of some fun things to do on weekends for the rest of this summer. Tomorrow, for Independence Day, myself and the DeVenuto/Kilmans are going to cook out and shoot fireworks. (On the subject, you can't by firecrackers, M-60/M-80's, bottle rockets, etc. in VA--it's absolutely unpatriotic.) I think on Saturday I'm going to head down to Virginia Beach to chill out for the day and drive back to Spotsylvania that night. The next weekend, I think I'm going to go to a Washington Nationals/Houston Astros game (thanks to Becky's family for getting me interested in baseball :). ) Another weekend, I'm going back to king's dominion theme park. Another weekend, along with some excess leave time, I hope to venture up to NYC for a couple nights and chill out again. Another weekend, go down to experience OBX (Outer Banks, North Carolina). Another weekend, camp/hike in the Shenandoah Valley/Appalachian Mtns. That leaves me with one or two weekends to still plan something. I'm sure I'll think of something!

I'm not really ready for the fall yet, except of course to come see Becky, family, and friends. I'm slated to take 19 hours in the fall and probably won't be available much for fun times (but I'll force myself to regardless.) For those who are reading, how are things on the homefront? Any cool adventures in life right now?

Oh, and everyone who hasn't should check out my dad's/my family's blog link on the right sidebar of this page and check out the bear video from my brother (David)'s camping trip. Amazing film, let me tell you!!!!


TTFN!!!!!

My Summer Mission, July 1

Boy, oh boy, do I have a lot to talk about. This past weekend I got to hang out with Cindy for a day or so. We had dinner on Friday night and we went to watch Wanted on late Saturday afternoon. It was my first experience of, I think, with Greek cuisine. It was delicious. I ate a gyro (which is lamb), falafel, spanakopita, a greek salad, and baklava. Everything was absolutely delicious. The movie on Saturday was neat, but it had TOO much language and a two sexual scenes. I had read the review on PluggedInOnline.com before going so I knew that it was going to happen. I suppose I was hoping for a better situation. I figured Cindy would like it though. Anyways, after the movie we headed out to dinner. We ate at Tony Roma's which is becoming my favorite place to eat at here. Anyways, after dinner we walked back to the house since we walked to the theater. On the way back home I started talking to Cindy about her beliefs and thoughts on her spirituality. It was very interesting. I told her about some of my experiences as a Christian and told her a condensed version of the Gospel. Of course she did not pray to receive Christ that night, but maybe she will think about it and change her mind.

We were told at Austin trek that 30 days after we left, our group leader would call us and check on how we were doing. Well, Angela had called me about a week or two ago, and I could not talk. So, I have been trying to call her back and finally got in touch with her on Sunday. It was great to get to talk with her. She is a very cool woman. One of my goals was to tell 3 people the gospel by the end of the summer. I told her that I have gotten to share with 2 people so far and I have been doing my quiet time with the Lord everyday this summer.

Also on Sunday, I met the mission team that came in from First Baptist Sprindale/Pinnacle Hills Church. The team only has about three members, Luke Harper, Brad Mayes, and Alyssa Stewart. Russell knew the latter two. They are all very good people. Sunday night after church we all played Rock Band for several hours pictures are on facebook, and also a game called the "Name Game" where I won twice!! Woo hoo. On Rock Band, I am good at the drums, that is about all though....no singing or guitar for me! We should all play the Name Game sometime when there are a lot of us.

I have really been thinking about the trip back and how it is going to work. I have a possible route and itinerary. Here is the Summer Itinerary Google Map. I was thinking that we leave Friday, July 25th at about 4 pm. We would arrive in Vegas about 10 pm. Stay two nights and leave at 8 am on Sunday, July 27th. Drive 30 minutes to the Hoover Dam, look at it for about half an hour. Drive 4 hours to the Grand Canyon, stay and be inspired for two or so hours. Leave and drive again for 4ish hours, take a picture at the Four Corners monument. Keep driving until Farmington (which is about an hour away) or until we get tired. On Monday, July 28th we could drive 12 hours (through Santa Fe) and stay the night at Oklahoma City. Finally, Tuesday, July 29th drive and finish off the trip.

Today, I have been feeling really bad. I had to not go to the Graves and stay in bed all day. I had a fever for a portion of the day. I did not like it. That is all of today for you! I can't wait to see everyone.


OH YEAH! I almost forgot. The Celebrity Family Feud is on Tuesday nights at 8/7c. The episode that I went to the taping for will be on next Tuesday (July 8)