Dora

Normally when I know that I am going to be taking the First Ave exit off of Hwy 1, I often make sure I have some extra snacks or some spare change with me as there is always a person in need at the light just off the exit.

Today was no exception. There was a lady with only two front teeth holding a sign that read "My name is Dora and I am in need. Anything helps." So with that, I prayed that the light would turn red so I could help her out. The light turned red and I pulled out my purse and managed to give her about $2.00 in change.

Thats all normal, right? Well, let me tell you I have never seen someone so excited to receive anything. It was like a child running down the stairs on Christmas morning and unwrapping the gift they always wanted. She was so sweet and couldn't stop thanking me. When the light turned green she yelled to me to have a great weekend.

Another thing that I observed is that when all the cars stopped at the light, she never went to a single car window to ask for anything. She simply and humbly waited until someone would roll down their window and call her over. If only I could humble myself like her what I have needs to be met.

As I drove away, I wondered why people give to the homeless. Is it out of guilt? Compassion? Why did I give Dora some loose change? Because she is a child of God just like me. If I can't take care of a sister in need simply by giving a few coins to her, what kind of Christian am I?

Weddings

It is 5 days until my sisters wedding and my head is spinning. If I let my mind stop being stimulated for more than a minute and calendar pops up in my head and all the things I still have to do are scrambling around in my head. I have written, lost, and rewritten many to-do lists but it doesnt help seeing it on paper.

I had two days off over the weekend after working 12 days straight. Boy am I glad those days are over! They were long days, but I must say I am thankful that I am working as much as I can.

Yesterday I went to Corteo by Cirque Du Soleil and it was fabulous. I think that I like Mystere in Vegas better. It is nice to see a show that has a permanent structure allowing for more variety. I plan to see as many of these shows over the years as I love them and feel inspired after I watch one. It is nice having a sister in Vegas so I can stay for free, allowing me to go to the shows!

Thats all for now...I will post some wedding pictures after the weekend!

End of June

Wow... already into July.

It is just over two weeks until my sister's wedding and things are going good. She flies into town tomorrow and then the madness begins.

I've been taking it easy lately and its been enjoyable. Our Monday night volleyball has become a lot better with added players, that are really good and great company. On Monday night there was no volleyball because of the holiday so we decided to go to the drive-in movie theater instead. I had never been, so I thought, why not? We went and had a lot of fun, but I got home at 5am then head to be at work for 9. I think next time I will go when I don't have to work the next day! It was definitely weird watching the sun go down and then rise again from the same spot and not sleeping!

I have started my job at Surrey Christian for the summer and am enjoying it so far. It's quiet and slow, but a nice change from my normal job which involves a lot of running around with up to 3000 people in attendance.

Thats really that is new. Once the wedding comes and goes I will post pictures of that.

Hope you are enjoying the nice weather... tomorrow its supposed to be thunderstorms. My favorite :)


Jesse Fin on Fathers Day

Grandpa and Grandma VanDop, Brother Michael and Jesse Fin

Sunset in Whiterock, out with Kim

Drive-In