Last week our cat and dog were messing around and the cat somehow scratch or bit the dogs eye. He ended up needing to get emergency eye surgery. Lucky for us there is only one vet qualified in the state of KY and she practices in Louisville. Anyways, it cost alot of money and all I get out of is a dog with a cone on his head that has been puking all over the place. As well as laying down a "log" or two. Makes me wish we didn't have the dog. I do love that darn dog, but I am a little frustrated right now with the situation if you can't tell.
In less than two weeks we will be heading back up to MI for a friends wedding. I can't wait to see all my old friends again! What a time it will be.
Just wanted to also write a blip about our friends blog, she has all these pictures and nice writing in her blog...I was very impressed. Don't expect such great things out of me. haha
Last weekend we also joined a church for the first time for both of us. It has been a blessing to go through the process and the people have been so kind to us. We do look forward to serving in what ever ministry God has for us.
Speaking of serving in a church, Kirstin and I both took a spirtual gifts inventory. It was interesting to say the least. According to the inventory my gifts are: Giving, Serving, Shepharding, Hospitality, Leading, and Discernment. Those of you who know me, what do you think? Does that match what you know about me? Part of me was hoping for one of those gifts that everybody sees and knows about like prayer or preaching or something, but that is not the case. God knows I prolly would not handle all the attention very well so He gave me more behind the scene gifts. Really though, I am happy for such gifts if they are true of me. We wanted to get a little direction before we starting serving in the church. We will see how it all works out.
Anyways, I will end this for now. I don't want to make another really long blog.
8 comments:
Joe, I think you are very hospitable. You are good at working to make others feel comfortable and welcome. I also believe you are discerning.
Also, I love you and wanted you to know through my comments on this blog. : )
L.
So Joe, just wondering what the inventory that you took was called? We are curious. We think that you have the gift of hospitality and serving for SURE. Would like to be around you more to see how you operate w/the others. Don't really know on those cuz we haven't been around you enough in situations like that. I also have the gift of "helps" or serving as you call it. It is an interesting gift to have. :) How did you score on mercy? You have a very merciful heart. So it makes me wonder. ;) The MIL
I think Pita hung out with Waffles a little too much back in the day... sometimes I think I'm just biding my time before Wafs tries to scratch out my eye.
I can see hospitality as a gift of yours... you were pretty hospitable when Sarah and I came down. I think serving kind of goes along with that sometimes.
I like idea of members doing the gift assessment. I agree that it's important for each member of a church body to seek why God has brought them into that specific body and what He has planned for them.
I am leaving you a comment so you know that I love you. I miss you!
Joseph!
The new blog layout is great and this post is, too. I can see all of those gifts in you. I must say, though, that when you have the gift of gifts, you have to learn how to receive them, too (this includes me doing your dishes). :) In all seriousness, though, I struggle with receiving gifts, and am trying to learn how to do it more graciously. I'm just teasing about the dishes thing, but it is a hard thing to learn!
Keep up the great work on your blog--if you can't tell after six comments, you are loved!
Listen, you already have 6 comments on this post, so I don't know why I'm leaving you one -- you already have sooooooo many!
(Please note that I'm making fun of you in the above paragraph.)
Update your blog Joseph! -- OR ELSE.
(Are you scared yet?)
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