Taking a day with the Lord is...

...necessary, but easy to put on the back burner in this job. I usually find that I need two days with the Lord in a row, because it usually takes a full day for me to finally quiet down enough to let the Lord speak to me. I'm realizing that it's a lot harder for me to be still and quiet before the Lord than it used to, but I haven't yet figured out why that is. - Laurie

My sleep, exercise and eating habits are...

...ma ma hu hu (that's "so so" in East Asian).

I generally get 8 hours of sleep a night, which I have to have to function. I eat pretty well most of the time, but sometimes I get tired of cooking and live on pb and honey sandwiches for a few days. Exercise is definitely the area where I'm struggling. I was really good about going to the gym 3 days a week last semester, but this year I'm finding it hard to carve out that time, and I've definitely noticed a difference in how I feel. -Laurie

Taking a day with the Lord is . . .

. . . refreshing. - Alan

My financial partners know...

...what is going on in our ministry on a weekly basis. Each Thursday I send out an e-mail with highlights of the previous week. They also know how they can be praying for our ministry and that I pray for them. Each month they receive a prayer letter that tells one big story from the previous month.

-Laurie

My sleep, exercise and eating habits are . . .

. . . improving. This semester has been one of learning that I need to start going to bed a lot earlier than I am used to doing. My body no longer can stay up as late as it used to be able. Exercise is not where I want it to be right now. I am lifting twice a week with one of the guys I disciple which has been good. I want to start swimming three times a week, but I need to get a Rec center membership. My eating habits have taken a dive since we found out that Steph is pregnant. - Alan

My financial partners know....

...that we have had a busy semester! We just recently sent out our EOY explaining how we've lost several thousands in support this year. We also explained our car troubles. - Alan