Well hello Uncle Gym.

A couple of days ago, Village 2 pulled into the parking lot of Northwest Christian University. We were all so excited to be together for a couple of days! We were hosted by Uncle Gym. So, for two days we ate in the cafeteria and slept in the Gym, well Uncle Gym that is. All 31 of us, boys on one side, girls on the other, slept on yoga mats covered by sleeping bags.

Being on a college campus made me ache a bit for college life. Walking to class. Sitting at a coffee shop doing homework.

My day off was spent with Amy and Chelsea sitting at a coffee shop talking about life, journaling about things that have been on our hearts. It was so great and refreshing. We then ventured to figure out the public transit system in Eugene, and while we made it to where we needed to go I think we had to ask oh about 10 people for directions. =)

Our last night was spent enjoying "specials" and popsicles. I'm reminded at those moments, when laughter is bubbling over and smiles are pasted on the faces of the children around me, that we are the church and that God finds us as pleasing to Him living out the joy that comes from knowing Him and living in that assurance.

Oh, and Uncle Gym gave us an amazing Host Family Evaluation!

Mailing Address

So for some reason I had the wrong address posted of where to send snail mail. Oops!

This is the correct one:

African Children's Choir
c/o Alesha Ebeling Choir 35
PO Box 31683
Bellingham, WA 98228

beautiful feet.

How beautiful on the mountains

are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,

the good news of peace and salvation,

the news that the God of Israel reigns!

Isaiah 52:7

Beautiful Moments

Spending a Sunday morning having devotions with Priscillah.

We read from Ephesians and Psalms.

Running down the street for an escaped balloon as the children watch and laugh only to have it pop when I catch it.

Having a great staff night with people I love.

Coming home to notes from my girls left on my bed.

I love beautiful moments.

One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,

to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4

a beautiful fall day in oregon

We are up in Oregon and the leaves are changing colors and the weather is a bit cooler. It is beautiful and I am loving it! Today during playtime we took some great pics!

The Chaperones!

Choir 35!

(Thanks to Mel for the AMAZING photos)

a bit of honesty.

To be quite frank, I have been emotionally drained these last few days. I don't know why really, I don't know how to explain it. It is deeper than being a bit tired. And today I let it affect me. Now sitting here, the girls sleeping soundly, and their laundry done and folded neatly beside me I am regretting my emotions. I did not give all of me today and I regret that.

I am wondering how this happens, how I can let my emotions affect me so much when there are faces like this all around me?

These faces inspire me each day to put aside frivolous cares. To live each day fully and to pour out more than yesterday. Learning how to accept my emotions but not allowing them to control me. Having joy above all, beyond my circumstances. Choosing to give more of myself than yesterday because THIS is not about me.

September with Choir 35

A little glimpse of September with Choir 35!