Over the past week and especially last night during Mark's party, I had several people inquire as to the lack of reading material I've been supplying ya'll with.
I'd like to submit a public apology to those of you that have been experiencing the pangs of what I'd like to call "Love for the Couch Syndrome." While I haven't done any formal testing to determine if said disorder truly exists, I think we all know it's not necessary.
With the close of the semester and preparations for last night's event, I've been a little busy this week. Additionally, I wanted to make sure the party news got front page exposure, as long as possible, to ensure a most joyous occasion (which it was, I just hope I don't hear from the neighbors today, I'm sure they enjoyed the movies as well).
Speaking of the close of the semester, for those of you I haven't told... Last semester will be my first and last at Purdue. While I have no doubts that I "could" complete a program there now, I don' think it's what's in the plan for me. I had a pretty good idea that was the way it was going to work out following the counseling training in February.
I've talked to Pastor Green, and I'm seriously considering enrolling in courses through the church next winter for the M.A. in Counseling that will be offered. So, my mission was successful, I know now whether or not a PhD is for me - it's not. If the point is for me to become more useful and more able (and it is) when God has something in store, I know the counseling degree wins hands down, beyond the fact that I loved the conference (even with 10 feet of snow to shovel in order to get there) and I hated every minute of my classes full of "the latest theory from Dr. So and So."
I have already spent more than my share of time sitting in a classroom learning about things that continually change: margarine is better for heart health, no wait butter is, well actually it's olive oil...I think it would be a nice change to spend some time on something I know will always be the BEST for "heart" health - the absolute sufficiency of my Savior and His Word to, in and for ALL things.
There's your reading material for today, I'll try to do better this week. Glad you're reading.
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Amen, sister!
I think this is a great direction for you and wish you all the best in it.
And thanks for hosting/preparing for/forcing people to come to the party last night. I had a great time and the food was awesome (as usual). Thanks!
Alright, who told Mark I had to threaten people? That was supposed to be a SECRET, come on people!
Sometimes things are all too clear.
*sigh*
Isn't it great when something is just really clear? One thing Mark and I always pray for in decisions is that God would make His will CLEAR to us.... 'Sounds like that's exactly what He's done for you in this -- how exciting! We're happy for you!
mkate!
Congrats on your decision for counseling...you will make a great counselor (by the grace of God).
Now please comfort us, and let us know that even with all this upcoming schooling and learning....it wont affect your unofficial (or maybe official) title as Career Class Master Chef and Supreme Baker...will it? lol.
I dont know if i could go on without your yummy cookies and lemon bars! Is this selfish of me? Maybe i could be your first counselee! lol.
Jeremiah.
Ah, yes....I remember those lemon bars. Sigh! Just the thought of them sends me to sugar-heaven! Think I'll sign up for a counseling session too if you get lemon bars when you come. ;-D
M.Kate...Steve and I have no doubt that our Father has a special place in ministry for you. I pray that He will bless you for your desire to serve Him.
Now please pass the lemon bars. Yum!
Love, Mom #2
Jed and Marie,
Counseling will not affect you ability to obtain said baked goods. That will never change. I enjoy that too much to stop anytime soon.
So, fear not.
Everybody: Thanks for the nice remarks and encouragement. Will keep you posted, pun intended. ;)
Did you hear about the guy who submitted 10 jokes to a contest hoping one of them might win?
No pun in ten did.
(I'm not sure why I felt compelled to share that, but I did.)
Mark,
Your speaking privileges have been revoked. ;-) That was way over the top.
Mkat,
I'd try the Feb. conference first. I've seen the curriculum and have some thoughts if you would like them.
Hey Lee,
I actually went through track 1 in Feb, that's what led me to talk to Rob, and he actually talked to me about the program and the curriculum. But I'd be glad to hear your thoughts sometime.
I'll speak where, when, and how I want to, Leroy!
:)
Lee, Your speaking privelidges are hereby suspended... Geesh.. even I knew Mkate attended the Feb conference. :)
Lee - I'm concerned...are you naysaying the conference???
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