Greece pics pt1

cool new camera angle onboard

 
cool poster series they're doing through out the globe

2 of our wonderful hosts - Nina and Phil

at the very first A21 office

one of the Greek Orthodox churches

On Tax Day

3 bombs went off in Boston today - they are calling it a terrorist attack

I'm sorry, I have been home since Tuesday night, but haven't posted yet. It was a really good trip and I do have pictures, but I also brought home a nasty bug.  Been feeling horrible and have had bad jet lag this time around.
Should get to it tomorrow.

Busy weekend. Friday was the funeral and burial for Josh French. My beautiful friend Joy actually got up and spoke about her son with amazing composure, peace and beauty. I was overwhelmed with awe. God's presence in her life is oh so evident. My heart broke for his young widow, however. She sat in a trance like state at the graveside. I can't even imagine what that precious young woman is going through. Please continue to lift them all up in prayer for peace, and some joy to be inserted somewhere in the midst of this tragedy.
*Jordan came home for Easter, as did Michael. It was great having them home again.
*I just got packed up for Greece. We leave in the morning. Last night we ordered Chinese because we were all too wiped out after the multiple services to cook. This was in my fortune cookie..

It made me smile, so I taped it into my travel journal/scrapbook.
I am incredibly grateful for this trip. It is a really big monumental deal to me. It's been 4 years since I've been "out there" involved in missions and my time has finally come. I appreciate my church for giving me this incredible opportunity.
Don't EVER tell me that God is not into restoration.

Never Gone cover by my amazing daughter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS71XTjAV6c

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    Heather Powell Stackhouse Just stunning Shileen! I'd buy her album!

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    Jaclyn Abila When can we get this girl an Album, I need her on my iPod like yesterday 

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    Shileen Elizabeth Hollis Karnes Thanks girls. I wish she could see herself the way we do. 

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    Sarah Kristine Hall So talented!

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    Rebecca Hollis Beautiful Hannah!

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    Lesa Wyatt she has an awesome voice

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    Lesa Wyatt did she write that?

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    Shileen Elizabeth Hollis Karnes no, she's covering a Colton Dixon song for a contest she entered

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    Lesa Wyatt well she should win - she's awesome!! tell her to tell the enemy to shut up!!

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    Lesa Wyatt can't wait for randy to hear her!

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    Heather Powell Stackhouse Man, I just listened to this again. Not to be weIrd but there is such an anointing on her. Does she have a you tube channel? If not, she'd do great on there!

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    Shileen Elizabeth Hollis Karnes Awe, thanks Heather. She just created her youtube page last night, so I will encourage her to add more of her stuff. She has alot of originals she's done that are amazing.

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    Shileen Elizabeth Hollis Karnes Hey Hannah, you see these comments??

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    Heather Powell Stackhouse Hannah- You sweet girl are talented! There is clearly a worshippers heart in the middle of how you sing and play! Be encouraged and confident in what you've been given! Sing it girl!

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Ok, this is soo not going to be done before I leave. It's no rush, anyway. I think it's kind of funny how my kitchen looks schizophrenic. Plus, I'm losing interest in the project. I know I have to finish, and I enjoy starting new things and creating them, but I hate the having to finish the whole rest of the thing part. But here is one pretty section..

I'm using General Finishes "Java Gel Stain". It seems to be sticking pretty good. I found the instructions on Pinterest, of course.

Woke up to find out a friend experienced a parents worst nightmare. My friend Joy lost a son in a car wreck last night. He was married just last summer. Joy and I had lunch a few weeks ago and were talking happily about our children and stuff going on in our lives, and I told her about my trip to Greece. She mentioned being afraid of doing stuff like that and I told her.. If it's your time to go home (to heaven), it doesn't matter where you are, God can take you home right out there. (pointing to the street)
I'm praying that those words won't haunt her now, but be a comfort, that God has a plan, and though we sometimes won't understand it this side of heaven, he does provide comfort to those who mourn.
But it still hurts. Really bad.

before

24 hours later:

Progress has been made, but the place is a mess. cabinet doors are spread out all over the garage. 

It's gonna look good when it's done. Which is gonna be a while. This is just section 1 out of 3 in my kitchen. It will probably take about 3-4 days per section. I MIGHT make it in time..

in progress

I have a problem. A book problem. The Costco book section is to blame. I bought this one yesterday and read the whole thing, yesterday.

I'm one of those types who can't eat just one chip. Or brownie. Or anything. Blame it on OCD/personality disorder/whatever you want to call it, but I can't just pick up a book for a few minutes a day and read a book over a week or so. I always intend to. But then I get hooked and can't put it down and then all of a suden Josh comes home and I'm like, Oh shoot, what time is it?

 These are some I've read recently..

And these are for the plane trip to Greece, if I can keep my hands off of them until then...

Odds aren't good.

I need projects to keep me busy. This morning I went to Lowe's and bought a bunch of dirt and grass squares and filled in some of the big dead patch in our front yard that is our front yard. I think now I'm going to start refinishing our kitchen cabinets. I've been wanting to do it, but have been afraid of such a huge job. I've got 2 weeks till Greece, that should be enough time??