Special

Yesterday was my first day back at Morning Pointe.

I am truly blessed to be able to experience this place every year.

Each day is another confirmation that I am where I need to be.

This is the work I am called to do.

I love being able to put a smile on a resident's face and it brings me such joy to be able to spend time with them- even if only one for day a week.

Two years ago, I spent one afternoon on a swing talking with one of the residents.

A Mr. Pat Sharp

I know I've written about him before, but I'll share our story again.

We talked about family, God, and he gave me a sweet little lecture on men.

I think we sat on that swing for almost two hours...

Though he didn't remember me when I came back the following week, he really touched my heart.

I've kept a special eye on him and his wife since that day.

Though I do expect these things to happen, it is still heart breaking when a resident passes...

I found out yesterday that Mr. Sharp has gone to be with the Lord.

He passed on Wednesday.

I was one day late.

I have to admit that I did cry when the staff told me.

He was a truly unique man.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Especially his wife for she is just as precious as he is.

I don't expect the Sharp family to ever read this but if they did I hope they recognize what a special man Mr. Pat was to me.

I was blessed to have met him because he is one of the reasons my heart is in this line of work.

Getting There

5 down, 15 more to go.

I'm not quite happy with myself but I'm getting there.

Updates

First full week of class was a success! The semester is starting off easy but my free time will be consumed by clinic hours (15), service learning (25), Psychology credits (12), and then of course Resonance rehearsals. I am definitely going to be busy...

I am so excited about another year with my Resonance family and the chance to get to know all the new babies. This year is going to be fabulous and I know the show itself is going to be a hit. The first set is my favorite thus far :) I especially loved being sore for three days after auditions. I'm definitely not going to miss those crazy workouts.

This past weekend contained the first Resonance party of the semester- a night for returning members full of dancing and well... what we choir folks do best ;) Looking forward to more of these fun nights! We'll see if we can top the 'hoedown' from last year...

Love me some Director Rebecca

Can I get a Roll Tide?

First win against Kent State! It was absolutely miserably HOT outside but it was a fun game. (despite the fact that my alarm didn't go off so I woke up and hour late and had to frantically get ready and drive to campus like a bat out of hell). A touching moment when the Kent State players walked onto the field and were given a standing ovation by the student section; a section that usually boo's I might add... Their team was kind enough to spend the few days prior to the game doing tornado relief work in Tuscaloosa. For that they deserved an applause.

Our beautiful stadium! It's good to be back.

Houndstooth ribbons were painted on the field as a reminder of what our city went through on April 27.

A touching video was played before the game; I had tears in my eyes.

RTR

This semester is going to be a busy one, thank goodness I didn't get a job.

Judging

"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Matthew 7:1-2

This is something that I have been struggling with lately. Now, I'm not writing this so people can say "Oh, she's right. She judges everyone" because that's definitely not true. But I have cast judgement recently and I write this as a testimony of how God can take that emotion away. This verse commands us not to judge, for God is the only one who holds that power. By judging others, we are sinning. No matter what aspect we are judging; looks, clothes, lifestyle... It doesn't matter. I personally feel convicted and I have been praying that God will forgive me and change my thoughts. Every one struggles with judging at some point in their lives. For some this is a daily thing. But God forgives and I know He has forgiven me. He is working to make something positive out of every negative thought and sin that we have.