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Happy Thursday morning!<\/p>\n
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My life has been a whirlwind since January. I\u2019ve been super busy with work, preparing and leading multiple Bible studies. I\u2019ve loved every moment of getting into God\u2019s Word. But summer has arrived, and I am entering a \u201cslower\u201d time. Not quite the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, but I feel like I can relax a bit and allow my mind to stop occasionally.<\/p>\n
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Someone asked me yesterday what I did for fun or to relax. My first thought was my creative Bible journaling. I enjoy that quiet time with God, as well as leading a group of ladies through the summer. But then it hit me. I love to write. And what better way to get all that\u2019s in my mind out?<\/p>\n
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So, I\u2019m back this morning! Writing! It feels good. Really good.<\/p>\n
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Here are a few updates that you might not know about:<\/p>\n
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Women\u2019s Ministry at Rocky is growing at a fast pace! I will be stepping out of our Thursday morning Bible study group (called WBC) and a wonderful team will be taking that program to new heights. I really can\u2019t wait to see what happens.<\/p>\n
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I will be jumping into MOPS this fall. What a lovely group of mommas we have at Rocky! And the leadership is outstanding. I will enjoy being a mentor mom and helping in leadership.<\/p>\n
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There are lots of other opportunities at Rocky for women to get connected. I am truly amazed at what God is doing through this ministry. If you are local and want to find connection, just ask. I can help.<\/p>\n
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I still work closely with our Lead Pastor, Shan as his executive assistant. Sometimes I feel inadequate, but he assures me I\u2019m not. I\u2019m so thankful for him.<\/p>\n
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So that\u2019s my ministry update. I could say a lot more, but I don\u2019t want to bore you on my first day back.<\/p>\n
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Personally, I\u2019ve had some health issues. Last November (the week before Thanksgiving), I was diagnosed with gall stones and acute pancreatitis. They settled my system and then gall bladder surgery. I still can\u2019t eat a lot of fried foods but doing well on this side of gall-bladder-less-ness.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>And then my husband and I had been looking for a dog to adopt. We finally found Lady. Oh, my heart is smitten. She\u2019s so adorable (except when she escaped and chased a rabbit to the other side of the neighborhood) and I enjoy being her mom. She\u2019s a great companion for my husband who is home (retired) while I\u2019m off working 12-hour days. We are truly blessed.<\/p>\n