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)