Marilyn's Mussings

I was teaching some classes in Merrill Building at Jacksonville State University. The building had a huge two story lobby with curved staircases on either side. I had taught my first class and was going downstairs to clear my head. I was within three steps of the ground when something went terribly wrong. I'm not real sure what happened but I was suddenly on the floor and in a great deal of pain. I found out later that I had broken my leg. Now the interesting thing is that I was smack dab in the middle of "young adult world." And at a time when much of their entertainment was derived at the expense of another's discomfort. They generally laugh pretty hard at things like people falling. But no one laughed. What they did do was try not to let me know that they had seen me. I suppose they were embarrassed for me. This week I am in New Orleans and I just completed a course on lifestyle evangelism. I've been thinking about our attitude to those who do not yet know

This precious caravan came to my house last week. They told me that they felt like they had come home for Christmas. I am so glad that "home" came with us to this new house. We laughed, we ate, we played and we talked. It was sad for them to leave but exciting at the same time. This next year is full of much expectation. Jonathan will be one year old in February and is beginning to talk and trying to walk. James Blake will be here in February and we can hardly wait. A new semester of school is right around the corner and ministry plans for 2010 are being finalized. I cannot wait to see all that our good God has for us this year! It is a new year and a new week. Today I started a new Bible study, a new diet, and a new exercise program. We are also involved in The Radical Experiment at The Church at Brook Hills . The plan includes, among other things, reading through the Bible and praying for the whole world in 2010. I know it sounds like a bit much but I am very excited! T