Another Springfield, MO Post:
This quote, via a text message from a friend, made me laugh today:
I ask: "Hows the weather?"
He Says: "Sunny for once, but the clouds are coming in. Pretty much like my life"
I laugh
You see, I know the clouds really aren't "coming in" to his life (atleast I hope not, please let me know if they really are...), so we were able to each get a good laugh out of it.
28 July 2007
Road Trip Day 1: Bulverde to Springfield, Missouri
Today my dad and I left to begin our journey to Chi-Town (thats gangsta for "Chicago"). For my last night in town I got to spend time with my family before I finished up all of my last minute packing (which I told my mom I was done with. sorry mom, turns out I still had a lot to do). My mom and I met my dad and sister at Incredible Pizza. It's one of those pizza places full of games and what have you. You know the type. It was a lot of fun. We played ski-ball, and I decided that this game may be one of the leading causes of scoliosis.
The entire night it still seemed like this journey I was about to embark on wasn't even real. The whole process has been about 8 or so months in the making, and to think that there was only one more night in town before I leaft was strange. My family means the world to me, and the longest I have ever been away from them has been for a month on two different occasions while doing summer staff for YoungLife. Even this morning as we got in the truck to head out, I couldn't imagine not being able to see my family whenever I wanted to. It will be hard for us all, but I know that we will be fine.
For those of you that know my family and are still in the area, you should pop your head in on random occasions and say hello. You might be able to get cookies, or even a full meal out of them if you stop by at the right time.
Weather just got messy here, and I want to eat at Cracker Barrel, so I'm heading out. But thanks to everyone who has been a part of this whole process. Thanks especially to my family for putting up with me and my crazy, often random itinerary for my life.
Next time I post I will be an official Chicagonite. Prepare yourselves.
Today my dad and I left to begin our journey to Chi-Town (thats gangsta for "Chicago"). For my last night in town I got to spend time with my family before I finished up all of my last minute packing (which I told my mom I was done with. sorry mom, turns out I still had a lot to do). My mom and I met my dad and sister at Incredible Pizza. It's one of those pizza places full of games and what have you. You know the type. It was a lot of fun. We played ski-ball, and I decided that this game may be one of the leading causes of scoliosis.
The entire night it still seemed like this journey I was about to embark on wasn't even real. The whole process has been about 8 or so months in the making, and to think that there was only one more night in town before I leaft was strange. My family means the world to me, and the longest I have ever been away from them has been for a month on two different occasions while doing summer staff for YoungLife. Even this morning as we got in the truck to head out, I couldn't imagine not being able to see my family whenever I wanted to. It will be hard for us all, but I know that we will be fine.
For those of you that know my family and are still in the area, you should pop your head in on random occasions and say hello. You might be able to get cookies, or even a full meal out of them if you stop by at the right time.
Weather just got messy here, and I want to eat at Cracker Barrel, so I'm heading out. But thanks to everyone who has been a part of this whole process. Thanks especially to my family for putting up with me and my crazy, often random itinerary for my life.
Next time I post I will be an official Chicagonite. Prepare yourselves.
25 July 2007
Goodbyes and Waffles...
As the days count down before I leave for Willow Creek, I can't even explain how much I am going to miss all of my friends and family here. I have lived in San Antonio my entire life, and just about everything and everyone I know is here. But at the same time I am super excited about being in an entirely new setting, and having to have faith that God is going to bring more amazing people into my life.
The last two weeks I have been trying to spend as much time with as many people as I can here. Sunday I had my going away party at the Loft Coffee House, which, if you ask me, is the best Coffee House in the greater San Antonio area. Props to the family, especially mom, for throwing this party together for me. Right beforehand, I got a little nervous, thinking, "Dang, what if nobody comes?" but there was an incredible turnout, and 'Ol Scott Heare, father of 5 (well, 3 really) led a prayer for me, and Mark Deaton closed it for us. It was so much fun to see all of my church family there, and if any of you are reading this, I want you to know that I almost passed on this internship because of how much I wanted to continue to be a part of the community. Also, thanks to my aunts, uncles, cousins, and Granny Betty (I think that's what she liked to be called?) for making the trip out there to hang out.
Today is Wednesday. I leave on Saturday morning. Ben Toalson is making waffles for breakfast. If you like homemade waffles, drop some hints around him. You never know what may happen.
So, until then, C.William out.
As the days count down before I leave for Willow Creek, I can't even explain how much I am going to miss all of my friends and family here. I have lived in San Antonio my entire life, and just about everything and everyone I know is here. But at the same time I am super excited about being in an entirely new setting, and having to have faith that God is going to bring more amazing people into my life.
The last two weeks I have been trying to spend as much time with as many people as I can here. Sunday I had my going away party at the Loft Coffee House, which, if you ask me, is the best Coffee House in the greater San Antonio area. Props to the family, especially mom, for throwing this party together for me. Right beforehand, I got a little nervous, thinking, "Dang, what if nobody comes?" but there was an incredible turnout, and 'Ol Scott Heare, father of 5 (well, 3 really) led a prayer for me, and Mark Deaton closed it for us. It was so much fun to see all of my church family there, and if any of you are reading this, I want you to know that I almost passed on this internship because of how much I wanted to continue to be a part of the community. Also, thanks to my aunts, uncles, cousins, and Granny Betty (I think that's what she liked to be called?) for making the trip out there to hang out.
Today is Wednesday. I leave on Saturday morning. Ben Toalson is making waffles for breakfast. If you like homemade waffles, drop some hints around him. You never know what may happen.
So, until then, C.William out.
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