A Call to Prayer

Fletch - Let this be a call to all the prayer warriors out there. Meg and I are going through a time of fierce opposition. I feel like we are being sharpened and prepared for greater battles ahead, but both of us are beginning to feel a bit battle weary with this present fight. This is so you know how to pray.

Student teaching is terribly stressful and exhausting for Meg. It seems like she is nit-picked by her advisor and mentor for ridiculous things. She was event told that she needs to hem her pants. Today, these two, essentially, accused her of having an eating disorder. Not only did this overstep their boundaries, but is also ludicrous and unfounded. All of these compound with the mounting work and pressing due dates. It is hard. Lots of work and then attacks from these "teachers" that I am certain devil is attempting to wound Meg with.

Another of our struggles is money. I owe daunting amount of money to various places, Meg has no income except for what her exceedingly generous parents provide, and all the money for life seems to be in high demand right now. If we want to reserve and plan for the honeymoon in Alaska, we need to lay down deposits now. This, of course, we do not have. Like I said, it just seems that our money leaves us as soon as it is here. It is hard to trust God in this area, but I know he is faithful and will provide. But as I am sure most of you can relate, it is a difficult time. Again, this is a plea for prayer, don't take this as a call for donations. What we need is increased faith, and we are grateful for all of your faithful prayers.

There is encouraging news about. I am again reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and it speaks deeply to my heart. Adventure, battle, danger, risk, clear and needed purpose, and a strong company are all things that move me. I love the nature of this story and it's relevance this the most desperate and epic battle we are presently engaged in. It is good to be reminded.

Also, some of our company are to return home soon. Joel and Tess with be home this weekendish from there month long honeymoon in Europe. I cannot wait to talk with them and pray together. It is always so encouraging to be in their presence. Truly, fellow warriors and allies in this life. Also, Meg and I are headed down to Richmond this weekend for my cousins wedding. Meg has never met this side of the family and I have not seen them in years. It will be fun...hopefully. We are looking forward to getting out of State College for a short time.

Anyway, there you have it. We both love you all so dearly and are deeply thankful for your prayers. We are blessed to have you as brothers and sisters.

Dylan, I want to take a few sentences to honor you. Your comment on this blog meant more to me than you could ever know. My eyes welled up with tears as I read it at work. I constantly pray for you and love you deeply. I love to reminisce of our childhood together and all of our fond memories, even the ones that include bitter fighting. I am so blessed for you. An now, now you are full of character and heart. People instantly love you and are drawn to you, what a gift. One which I wish I possessed. You are strong and yet full of compassion and love, you are a man I admire. I love you brother, and I am so honored to have you stand next to me as I enter into a new life with Meg. Thank you so much.