Decisions

Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.

At the begining of my summer I had planned to fly from Florida to Wisconsin, pick up my car, drive to Michigan to see some friends, and then down to Missouri for school. However, as with the first trip of the summer, my plans have once again changed. I have decided to skip the Wisconsin and Michigan portion of my trip and just go from here to Missouri. I do not want to try and drive that car from WI to MI to MO. It has smoked a couple more times and so I think I'll leave it in WI with Debby and Brett (my sis and her boyfriend), to either keep or sell. They are flying down here for a visit so they will be able to bring most of my stuff. When I made the decision not to go up to MI, we had heard of a station wagon that some people wanted to give to a missionary. However, they had already given it away by the time we contacted them. So, right now I am praying that God will either provide a reliable car, the money for a reliable car, or something else. I would appreciate your prayers. That's just a quick update of what has been going on lately in my life. So I'm stuck here for a couple more weeks enjoying time with my family.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Florida Culture

THE 4TH OF JULY IN FLORIDA
Being from the west, I have always liked rodeos. The 4th of July is normally a time when there are several rodeos. Rodeos where I'm from usually consist of barrel racing, bull riding, bareback riding, bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, and a lot of other exciting events. So, I figured I'd try and find a rodeo down here in Florida. I looked at several event calendars for the area and finally found one. With great anticipation I arrived at the "rodeo grounds" on the 4th. The rodeo began with the longest opening ceremony I have ever seen. Then the first event was barrel racing practice. Next was womens barrel racing, baby barrel racing, preschool barrel racing, kindegarden barrel racing, 1st grade barrel racing, etc. Needless to say I did not stay for the whole thing. I guess that's a Florida "rodeo". :) However, I have heard of real rodeos down here I guess you just have to look hard and be willing to pay enough for them. I did get to enjoy a great fireworks show that night.