life safari 2008 (22)

Well, what a storm we had this evening ! It blew in and out in a short, violent time.
Haven't had a chance to write lately. I am finding it difficult to find enough time in the day and evening these days.

It is a busy season and will be so for the next month and a half. But, very enjoyable and worthwhile.

I am staying up to do things I have not been able to get done today. I am enjoying my days and evenings like I never have in the past.

I am putting in volunteer time with a charitable organization that I am very taken with. It is well run, helps people right here in our city and has been caring for others in need for 27 years.

The organization is Christian Community Service Center and 27 years ago began with Emergency Services and attracted 6 area churches who donate necessities for those who are in need of basic things.
Now, they operate 7 programs and have 37 area, multi-denominational churches who volunteer and donate.

The mission of Christian Community Service Center is to serve the poor, hungry, disabled, and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic or cultural differences.
CCSC serves the innercity of Houston. A very densely populated area.

I am Grateful and Thankful...
to feel so alive and fulfilled right now
that I am getting more involved during Lent (prayer, fasting and charity)
Precious and her beautiful spirit
God's Grace
the gift of faith
my understanding and reliance upon the Lord has been growing and becoming stronger since September - thank you RCIA
that the RCIA team has directed my study and interest
that I have eagerly done the work
for the suggestion to read The Purpose Driven Life - by a cashier at Wholefoods
the above book goes right along with the goal of Lent- an awesome message and easy to read
that I am a new person in Christ
yes, Born Again/Born for the First Time (?). I just know that I have given up an old way of living for a new way of living and it is a comfortable fit !
I am not living for ME, I am living for The Lord - finally !