Conversation

Every Wednesday night, I take the boys and we go to church. We have a gathering that night called 2:42. Members and visitors get together to have dinner and then proceed to a small group bible discussion afterward. Our boys go to what is called Cadets. It is basically cub scouts for Christ and our boys LOVE it. Instead of going to small groups, I go to praise practice. I am so blessed to be a part of this group that leads our congregation in worship that I just get lost in the moment and enjoy every single second of it.

However, the most exciting part of my night this past Wednesday was having such a wonderful conversation with someone. It was with my Pastor Chad. Now, first I must say that I know allot of people are thinking, "Wow, that must have been boring." Well, if you thought that, then you do not know him.

When I was growing up I went to a different church and the pastor that preached at the church was nice and approachable but not like Chad. Pastors like Chad are a gift from God and I believe Chad has something that a lot of pastors don't...he can connect to anyone, no matter who you are and what your situation is....he gets you, he accepts you for who you are and loves you through the good kind of love. The love of Christ.

I talked to Chad for a least a half an hour about the most random things and it was so FUN!!! You know, I think most people think that pastors are intimidating but I have never felt that way around him. He is just like every normal person. He likes to watch TV, he is probably the biggest Cubs fan I have ever come across,we talked about politics, he helped me with an upcoming Sunday school class my husband and I teach. We talked about our kids, Santa Claus, and music. It was so refreshing to talk to him. And it wasn't like I was having a meeting with him. We were just gabbing in the front area of the church where every likes to congregate.

I am telling you, God has blessed our church with the most wonderful pastor. I could not tell you the last time I heard someone tell me how their pastor spent 30 minutes of his or hers time to just chat. I know Chad is busy, and he could of been doing something else but he wasn't. I have so much respect for him and it just amazing the people that God has put in my life.

Name change

I went to the social security office and the license branch today. Why did I go? To officially change my last name!!! This was probably one of the most exciting days since my wedding. I was so excited to go and do all this today. I was warned by some girls I work with, who recently got married as well, that there is a very long wait at the social security office so I went prepared with a book. I got there, took my number, which was 82 and sat down. When I sat down, they called out number 78. I was only 4 people behind that number. I could not believe my luck!!! I was there maybe 15 minutes and I was done. She took all my information and the form I filled out, told me I would receive my new card in the mail in 5-7 days and sent me on my way. Before I left, I thanked the lady who had helped me and jokingly said, "Since that was so painless, do you think you can call the BMV and tell them how you all at this office get through people waiting so quick!!" She laughed and thanked me for the compliment.

So, later on the way to the BMV I am praying that I am not going to be in there for hours. This is the day they are open late so everyone goes in there it seems like. I get there, expect to see crowds of people and there are like ten people there. I check in, the lady takes my information and tells me to take a seat and that they will call my name when they are ready for me. Call my name? No number system? Wow, the BMV is getting pretty personal these days. I wait about 5 minutes (I don't even think it was that long) and they call my name. I give her all my paperwork, sign my forms, pay my ten dollars and proceed to get my picture taken. I get that taken and wait another few minutes and she hands me my new license with my new last name and I am done!!!!!!

I can't believe how blessed I have been today. God knows how impatient I am and I am so thankful he was watching over me today and my sanity :)