Weekend Happenings

This weekend has been so full of events both good and sad. On Thurday, Danny and I went with some friends go karting and stayed out 'til pretty late talking and laughing in the parking lot of the go karting place. Pretty fun! Then Friday, our we went to Night at the Museum 2 with the Ralstons and said goodbye for at least 2 years to the Ralstons. It was a bummer but I'm so happy for them. Please pray that their transition to Congo will be a smooth one. We got home around 2 PM and 2 friends were waiting for us. They spent the night and Cesar came over for dinner. He's going back to MExico for good in December. I'll miss him alot. Please pray for his salvation so he can take the Gospel back to Morelos. The stars were incredibly bright last night by the way! Then we went to the park today and took my graduation pictures. Scary, huh! We got to witness to some young teens at the park. It was really cool. We didn't really share the Gospel with them alot. We gave them some tracts and started building relationships with them. Please pray that the seeds that were planted today will blossom and bloom into full fledged relationships with the Lord Jesus Christ. Our God is amazing!

Bittersweet moments...

Today was very emotional for me. Our friends are leaving for Congo this week and tonight was their last church service with us for 4 years! I was doing fine until the song "Pray for Me" by Michael W. Smith was played. That's when I totally lost it and sobbed my eyes out! That song gets me every stinkin' time I hear it! It's cool to see how the Lord has been working in the Ralston's lives since 2006. They are going to Congo, Africa to help with Pioneer Christian Hospital. Art will be the maintenance man and Danielle will be doing administrative work for the hospital. Please pray for them. I love them so, so much and am very happy to see them excited about leaving. It's killin' me though!

Monday Happenings

As you all know, this past weekend has been incredibly draining for my family and extended family. Yesterday, we were at the Lutzes house. We were all having problems and us Cases had to leave at 3 PM. Well, the minutes were slipping by so Erik called us together and said that we should pray together. Jenny suggested that we all go around and say one thing that we'd like prayer for about the car accident. So we all went around and said what was on our hearts. When we got to Katy, she said she wasn't feeling good at all and could we please go home. She was very listless and could hardly sit up. So Erik prayed for her, then Mrs. Lutz, Cody, and Jenny took her to the ER. Danny, Erik and I just watched the van pull out then Erik prayed again. I felt so helpless and useless. So I went outside and prayed, then came and found Christy who was very upset and tried to comfort her. Then we all just waited around for about 2 1/2 hours for everyone to get home. Katy's doing fine now. Last night, all the emotions hit me at once and I felt so, so depressed. But a good friend and younger brother called and prayed for me. So today has been going so much better! Praise the Lord.

Sunday Happenings

Sunday was so awesome!!! I attend a small (50-60 people) church. For years I've been praying that the Lord would grow our church with people, particularly teens and young kids. This past year, God has brought a family with 4 boys to our church, and also some other people! I've been praying for years for this, never really believing that God can do this. Why do I have so little faith all the time? For Papua New Guinea, I'm nearing the end of my needed support. But sometimes, I still find myself asking, "Where's the money now? I need more!" It's so wrong because the Lord has provided over $5,000 without me asking for a cent! Our GOd is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think --Ephesians 3:20. So, don't doubt God and trust Him for all your needs!

An Interesting Weekend

This weekend has been very interesting for my family and friends. My 3 siblings and 4 friends were coming to my house yesterday and on the way had a 5 hour detour to the ER. They got in a car accident but aside from some bumps, bruises, and scratches, they're all fine. Praise the Lord!!! I wasn't in the car because I had to work but I still got to go to the ER and administer my comforting skills to everyone. God is so gracious to us! 2 weeks ago, 2 teens from my town were killed in a car accident. But my siblings and friends were spared. God would be good even if one or more people had gotten seriously injured or killed. But He protected my family! Jenny and Cody got to use their accident as a witnessing tool last night at Cafe Shiloh. I also got to talk to Jose for about 45 minutes about his life before Mexico, what he wants for his sons, and alot of other things. Really cool!!
So I'm just thankful that my family and extended family (the Lutzes) are ok. Again, PRAISE THE LORD!!!!

Go Karting

Last night, Danny and I met with some friends and went go karting! I hadn't done it in years and had a blast. Today, I am incredibly sore. I think I pulled a muscle in my leg. I'm also bruised on my shoulder, knee, and back from getting slammed into quite a bit by certain people (Bethany). Then we ate ice cream and dinner. I got to practice my Spanish with everyone. I had a very good time.
Did I mention to everyone that I have been accepted to a community college? My sister and I are applying to physical therapy assistant and nursing programs so we'll get to take some science courses together. I didn't get into the nursing program this year, but hopefully next year I'll be able to. For this year, I'll be taking cell biology, chemistry, algebra, pyschology, 2 Spanish courses, english, sociology, and anatomy and physiology. I'm excited but nervous to leave my high school years behind and start into my college education.
It's so comforting to know that people are praying for me and my journey to PNG and to becoming a full time missionary. Please keep praying!

100%!!!

Just thought I'd tell you all that as of yesterday, I have all my money for PNG!!! God has been so good to me! He provided $5,300 for me without my ever asking anyone for a cent! Now I'm starting to work out small details for my trip like, what kind of luggage to use? I'm only allowed 50 lbs for my checked in bag. And I'm only allowed 1 bag. For my carry on, I'm thinking of taking a backpack and cramming alot into it! For the checked in, I'll probably end up taking a duffel bag. If anyone has a tip or 2 for me about luggage, I'd welcome them!
I can't believe that my trip is in less than 2 months! I'm so excited! Please keep praying for me!