It amazes me...

So, I guess it was just beginners luck on the Turkey Hunting gig because we have been out about 4 more times and have come up empty handed. And this morning was no different! But this time, Taylor went with us!!! We got up at 5 o' clock. PY showed up at 5:35. We loaded up and headed for the Land O' Turkeys. When Paul and I went last Thursday morning (before Taylor and I left town at 10:30), we really started strategizing about these smart birds (turkeys). Where they were roosting. Which way they were coming off of the roost. Where they were headed once they hit the ground. And so we went on an expedition. We found the tree they all sit in. We scoped out the land and found spots for us to set up the decoys and where we would sit. And today was the day...

Except that we went too far! Our goal was to 'flank' the birds. Take a long route around the bushes, trees and shrubs which they were in and get into position ... fighting position , if you will. Taylor was gonna sit by me. Paul would be to our right and the birds would do just as we had planned. We saw the birds roosting and decided to get a little closer. We had a perfect spot picked out and Paul wanted to push the envelope and really get a good look at where the birds were now ... and then it happened! BUSTED! The hen saw Paul. And off she went!!! She flew the coop. And now 'everyone' was very suspicious. There were at least 2 Toms and 4 hens left. They saw us too. We went too far. We got busted. But we will be back! Tomorrow. 5:45 a.m. It's US vs. THEM! We shall prevail. Only 8 days left until the end of Turkey Season. We must get at least 1 more...

Last night at Young Life was really awesome! I feel like the past 2 clubs have been some of our better ones this semester. There seems to be a little more energy lately. Is it the end of school? What is it?

Tony (from a previous blog) called yesterday in regards to me being present when he speaks to a friends mom about his drug use and him bringing her daughter into it with him. They 'smoked out' together. Although it wasn't his weed, it was hers. And she is gay. I actually spoke to the mother a little bit yesterday about her daughter coming to YL Club last night. She was skeptical because Tony was going to be there. She is not letting her daughter hang out with him anymore. I told her that I thought that it would be a good idea for her to let her go to Club and so she did.

There were more hair colors, piercings, belts and ages at Club last night than ever before! What is the deal? It was really great! And the kicker is ... is that they always listen when it comes to Jesus. Jesus is Captivating!



I talked with this same girl after club. Her soul is hurting! She doesn't feel loved by her parents. She said that she never really has. She can remember being in 5th grade and not feeling accepted by them. She is gay. She smokes weed (marijuana, pot, cannivas sativa, MJ, etc.) and enjoys it. She doesn't plan to stop. Her parents are Christians. They tell her that she is possessed by the devil and that she is going to hell because of her choices. WoWsers... Can you imagine hearing that from your folks. It doesn't seem like there is much unconditional love. Nor Acceptance. I don't know what it's like to be a parent. I really don't. And I cannot imagine being a parent right now. I did have a pastor tell me one time that the 'easiest kids to raise are other peoples.' What would you do? How would you handle this girl as a parent? Is telling her that she is demon possessed the best route? Man, I just don't know...

She got tears in her eyes as she told me that she feels 'like a lost little girl with no where to go and no support.' Her parents are PCSing (Permanent Change of Station ... Army term a.k.a. Moving!) to Hawaii in June and she does not want to go with them. She is a junior. Would her parents let her stay in Killeen to finish her senior year? Would that be the best thing for her? For the Family? Would it draw their relationship together or further separate it? What would you do? I have seen both. I have seen both succeed. And I have seen both fail. So?

It amazes me how we speak to one another. We sure do feel free to say whatever we want to, don't we? Especially to those closest to us. Lord, please help us to guard our words. May they be loving. May they be harsh, but gentle, if need be. May our friends and family know our Love in how we speak to them.

I don't have all the answers. By any means. But I do know that Love Wins. It has to. It has.

So there ya have it.

I bought a GPS and I am loving it so far. We shall see how it works this weekend as we venture to Tyler for my brother-in-laws wedding. It amazes me how incredible technology is! Check it out... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1186006186875&type=product

Please pray for our YL kids. So many of them have horrible / strained relationships with their parents. It hurts my heart. We carry their burdens...

Will (a YL Leader in Army uni) with Justin and Antonio in backgroung.


Will a.k.a. Lil' Will for a skit at Club