Time is Flying!

So much has happened since my last blog entry. Sterling and I had a wonderful anniversary. He picked me up in a porsche, and we went to a romantic place for dinner and a movie. We actually got to go out on several dates the past few weeks and it has been great. I am used to talking to him on the phone through out each day and of course living next door to his office, allows me to see him all the time. When groups are here though, I see a lot less of him, and I really start to miss him.....so a few dates here and there make up for it!
Madison turned 9 on June 3. She had a Hannah Montana Pop Star Slumber Party on Friday June 1. She invited her two closest friends, which happen to go to Crossroads, and they had a blast. Maretta, from next door, came over all decked out, and gave them a manicure/pedicure. The girls had so much fun with her! They spray painted their hair pink, and enjoyed Hannah Montana cupcakes. The next morning, we had smiley face pancakes to bring the party to a close.
A precious lady at our church, treated the 4 of us to center stage orchestra seats to the Lion King on Broadway. The day ended up falling on June 2, so it made Madison's Birthday weekend all the better. It was Sterling's first show and he really enjoyed it. It was fabulous! When we were leaving, I spotted "Abby" from the TV show ER. She was right behind us. We did not want to bother her, but I did take a picture of her from afar. Another celebrity sighting....always fun. We topped off the weekend with a wonderful day at church, and I cooked Madison's favorite meal that night, and attempted to make her my Mamaw's famous red velvet cake. The icing however is very tricky......it turned out OK.....but not like my Mamaw's, so I will try again on Emma's Birthday :). It is the best cake ever! I can't believe my baby is one year away from being a preteen. She is so precious and has the best heart. Emma will be 4 on June 18. She is having a puppy party....so that should be fun. She warms my heart more every day. I will post pictures of everything soon.
There is so much to be done here at Crossroads cosmetically. So overwhelming, and it is weighing us down. But, God has really spoken to my heart, through His word, and through Sterling's wisdom, that it is all about people. Nothing else really matters. Yes, we have to get things completed. Everything needing to be done will better the ministry here. But, letting the time frame and stress get ahead of just loving people and being accessible, defeats our whole purpose. God is drawing people to Him. He is softening hearts. He is awakening hearts. He is all over the place.....and watching Him work, and being apart of it, is greater than accomplishing anything else. It is hard to stay focused on the main thing sometimes. It is so easy to get weighed down by every day worries. But, I know that God will bring it all to completion in His time, as long as we continue to place first things first.........and that is people. People come before a clean house, before finishing basement floors, before painting, before exercising, before sleep, before rest, and anything else that takes our focus off the mission.
Pray for the list of things to shorten a little more each week, each month. Pray for financial means to cover expenses. But, more than that, pray that we will continue to show God's love to all around us. We are excited for and praying for one of our most favorite people, "Mr. Pat" as our girls call him......Astronaut Pat Forrester, who is going up in space this Friday! We love you Pat!