Update on Life

Hello Everyone!

I know it has been about FOREVER since my last blog...sorry Daniel =) BUT!! I am here with a few updates on life.

A few months back in October I was blessed with the opportunity to work for Spectrum Health in their Rehab center, which I greatly accepted. My job could not be more ideal for my personality because I get to spend my whole 8 hour shift caring for others needs and listening to their stories and just showing I care. Who wouldn't be excited to be paid for that? It can be a lot of work and somewhat overwhelming, but the response of humility and gratitude that I recieve makes it all worth while. God truly knew what he was doing when he dropped that job in my lap. <3 One of these days I hope to post a few stories from work but I will get to that on another blog day! Aside from that I have been eagerly saving my pennies to go on a trip with Global Awakening to India in February! Everything is coming together beautifully and I can hardly wait to see what God is going to do through me, and also through the people whom we minister to. It is a curious thought but sometimes, (like at my job) we think we are the ones who are helping...but in reality...my patients are the ones who are helping me. They are teaching me to be what 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 says, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." God is ever so gently rubbing at my crusty shell and creating me to be a better woman.

I could totally side-track right now which is my habit but I will try and stay focused ^_^....aside from work and my India trip I am trying to make time for excercise. I LOVE to RUN! Or be outdoors. I could seriously camp out in the snow for weeks and be completely happy...well...as long as I am warm =P So as of late it has been my hobby to try and get a run in every day. And occassionally go rock climbing at "Inside Moves" on 76th street. The people there are soo nice and will help you push yourself, while also showing you ways to improve. Hopefully I will be able to go at least once a week...now all I need to do is get my mom to start with me and I will be the happiest person alive. =) (I HOPE YOUR READING THIS MOM ;)Although today she did go outside and battle the snow with me for a walk/run! It was soo much fun! I dont really have a way of tying that one in with my verse of love so...I will add...LOVE does what others like to do just for their enjoyment sometimes.

Anyways I think that is all for now,
Blessings to you all this new year and hopefully I can finish the 4 other blogs I have started before the end of this year. =D

Courtney

P.S.- I would like to wish my beautiful friend Joy Besley and her new fiance' Ryan Garvelink Congrats on the exciting news of being engaged! You guys are such an example to the rest of us in how you are keeping your relationship pure before God. Blessings to the both of you as you plan for your wedding!