I Have a Tendency to Make Myself Laugh

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Okay so I know it’s been a while since I’ve written anything at all. I’ve been so busy it’s exhausting. I don’t think God created me to be this busy; but until the end of the month this is my life: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday I work for my Dad from 8:30-1:30. After that I hop in my car and drive 30 minutes to my second job, which I generally work (mon, tues, thurs) 2:00 till about 5:00 depending on if I have church or choir that night. On Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays I work 10-4 and then Sunday is church. It’s definitely been a challenge for me, but I’m making it work nonetheless. Hopefully that excuses my recent absence from the blog. Well I guess now I should do my best to bring you all up to speed at what’s been going on in my life.

Last Wednesday I turned 22. I don’t feel any different or older, not that I usually do. Most of my friends told me that they felt so much older after their 22 birthday. I guess I’m not like them in that manner though. I think that if you go out and drink and party on/after you turn 21 a year of that will make you feel older. Stuff like that grows you up quickly. Since I chose not to experience that I think that there is still a lot of innocence left in me; and I like it like that.

I’ve been dealing with a lot of emotions lately. It’s funny what getting married will do to you (or I guess I should say preparing to get married). Before Vincent I rarely cried and was hardly ever upset about things. However, once your life begins to drastically change it’s only natural to be a little emotional. To be honest though it’s madness. I haven’t been this sensitive since the 7^th grade… and those are some days I left behind for real! That’s what I’ve been working on lately. Yes getting married is a big change, so naturally some stress will result from all the mental, physically, spiritual and emotional changes. I am, however, determined to gain more control over my feels… wish me luck.

Really nearly everything in my life is different then it was the last time I posted… and it’s only been what… a few weeks? Minister Paul has moved to serve in a different ministry and now we have a new minister of music Pastor Charles Hill. It’s funny because I’ve grown up hearing about him since I was about 15. He’s anointed, talented and has experience running a ministry. I’m so excited because I know he’s going to be such an asset to the kingdom and I’m looking forward to working with him and his family.

Last Friday I had my first real TBN experience. Bishop had told me a few months ago that they were going to be hosting Praise the Lord on TBN and that I was needed to lead worship. To me that’s no problem, leading worship is leading worship, I am rarely intimidated by numbers or cameras so I was actually excited for the new experience. I made my way to Tacoma bright and early Friday morning. I was the first one there, which wasn’t a surprise. I actually go there early because I have a tendency to get lost and I didn’t want to be late (PS I still got lost). Once everyone got there we went to the green room to get all the information and to relax. It was there, 20 minutes before the show was to start, that I found out that I was one of the special guests. Bishop had said things a few times but never to me directly so I wasn’t really thinking I would be there to do anything but worship. Now like I said before leading worship is so easy for me, speaking on the other hand is one of my weaker points. Don’t get me wrong I can work it out, but my gifting is much more in the music realm then anywhere else. Regardless the program went well. My voice wasn’t in the best condition but really all that is vanity so I really did my best to avoid dwelling on it. It was definitely a new experience though and I’m sure I’ll do it again.

That’s about it. My Fourth of July was great. We almost set a tree on fire when a renegade firework crashed and exploded in it. Also I’ll have you know that Mr. Juice of Jamba Juice has brought back my favorite drink (Peanut Butter Mood). See it does help to write letters. Well that’s it. Like my mom said if you want funny posts then comment something you know I’ll get fired up about. Regardless keep checking. I’m going to do my best to at least post once a week… life is just life right now so what can you do really? Linz

Hello Again!

2:34 AM, Aug. 19, 2006 .. Posted by Thomas Ventrickof

Fantastic!
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<br>I praise you and the Lord as one, hallajuaha!
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<br>Fantastic!
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<br>I\'m so glad you were able to over come your fear of leading worship of the Lord (such a scary thing to lead when one devotes thy life for it). Please work thy public speaking skills with due dillegence needed to lead the masses forward with the word LOVE of the Lord.
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<br>Fantastic we are, yes?
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<br>Fantastic!
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<br>Keep up the great work and remember no matter what anybody says, you are going to succeed as long as you walk with the Lord.
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<br>Your union of man\'s law will not be set in stone for a few more months but I\'m certain that in the Lords eyes and yours you see yourself as married already (remember, someday the homophobes will be able to marry).
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<br>Faithful reader,
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<br>Thomas Ventrickof