Saturday, August 30, 2008

"Where Tradegy Confronts Eternity"


Hi all. I haven't blogged in forever. I've been busy with work, Jessica, and life as usual. A lot has been going on. Most recently I attended my 20th high school reunion that was wonderful. I'm so glad I went and was able to visit with so many old friends. But - that is not the topic of this blog. This blog is about the book The Shack by William P. Young. My mom recently invited me to attend one of the book club sessions that she goes to. The book this month is The Shack. I download the unabridged version from Audible.com and began listening on our morning commute. I don't want to give away the book - but you MUST get it and read it. It was wonderful. I've just received my paper copy in the mail so that I can read through it again. While this book is obviously fiction - I think it could be a pretty accurate description of God. Here's a quote from the back...

"THE SHACK is the most absorbing work of fiction I've read in many years. My wife and I laughed, cried, and repented of our own lack of faith along the way. THE SHACK will leave you craving for the presence of God." - Michael W. Smith, recording artist

That sums it up. Reading this book, or rather, listening to this book has given me a renewed desire to seek God. I think it would be excellent for those old and new in their faith as well as those seeking.

Check it out. Let me know if you read it and what your thoughts are.


Saturday, August 9, 2008

A Hint of Fall

I am outside watching Jessica play on her new swing set and play in her new sandbox enjoying the little hint of fall. The fact that it's 69 degrees right now instead of 80 in August is wonderful. If I had it my way the temp would never get over 72. In fact - it could be 5 to 10 degrees cooler and it would be fine with me. I love the fall and winter. Spring is ok but only goes to show summer is coming. And I don't like the heat at all.

So, we'll sit outside this morning until the temperature rises and we are forced back inside to the cool air-conditioned air.

I hope everyone gets to enjoy this little break for a bit this morning.

Tonight is my 20th high school class reunion. I'm sure I'll have much to blog about tomorrow. I'm so looking forward to seeing people I haven't seen in the last 10 to 20 years and catching up with everyone. Hopefully this will spur us on to keep in touch more than once every 20 years.

~Yvette~