Everybody's Workin' For the Weekend!

Oh, I am so ready to go to Charleston.... But I have sooo much to do before then. I have to lay out all the girls clothes for the week-end, so that Brian doesn't have them looking like hobos. I have to pack my things. I need to clean the bathrooms and clean up the house in general. I have to make a "reminder" list for Brian so he will remember to feed the cats, give them water and check on the lizard. I don't know what would happen if I died. He would be engaged by the funeral. Anyway- I am really excited to go to Charleston. I just want to relax and shop and see the sights. Back in the day I might be tempted to party a bit, but I just don't have the desire to do that stuff anymore. The pastor on the discipleship DVD study we are doing at church said something that hit home the other day when it comes to that. He said, "If people don't see God through us, where else are they going to see Him?" He also pointed out that it is easy to have an explanation about God and who He is , but what people need to see is a demonstration. Sometimes I forget that I have a responsibility there. It goes back to that "walk the walk if you're going to talk the talk" thing. When we get saved, it is not just to get us a free pass into Heaven, it is to tell others about how to get there, too. The most effective way to do that is to live like we are supposed to- showing Christ in our words and actions. Anyway- I am glad that I no longer feel the need to sow any "wild oats" or stuff like that. I know that God is giving me this trip to Charleston with my friends to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful places He created. I can't wait! Last night we went trick-or-treating with friends and that was really fun. We got a late start because Brian had to sew up a kid's forehead at the last minute at work and didn't get home until almost 7. Emmaline was Belle from Beauty and the Beast and Annelise was a pink Power Ranger. They looked adorable. We have enough candy to last until next Halloween. I hope they eat most of it while I am gone this week-end! Still looking for land, too. We have had some good prospects- but none of them felt right. I am glad we aren't just jumping at the first property we see that would work. We are really being picky. Oh, well- off to pack for the trip! Hope everyone else has a good week-end, too!