GREAT weekend!

This weekend was a blast!!! My friend Mike came up for the weekend so I got to hang out with him, and the weather was beautiful! On Friday night, His House (my church) had a talent show, so we went to that. Then we stayed up late and ate cereal outside over looking the Chippewa River. It was pretty sweet. On Saturday night was the His House spring banquet. We got all dressed up, had an amazing meal, and parents and friends could come to it to learn about His House and the ministry we have on CMU's campus. Then on Sunday a group of my friends from His House decided to have a picnic after church. We hung out in the sunshine and cooked burgers and such. It was great. I had such a good time hanging out with friends all weekend and it was a nice break from thinking about homework and the other stresses going on. Here's some pics of the weekend....

Mike and I at the banquet...look at him all spiffy in his army attire :)

Mitch, me, and Mike. I'm so short standing in between both of them!

And what would a visit from Mike be without him licking my face...

Beach reach buddies!!

Moving on to Sunday afternoon....

Our food!

Mmmm...the burgers were great!

Cheerleading stunts with Steve

I'm standing on his hands in this pic! It was kinda scary, but fun

I just like this picture, it's pretty fun.

Great weather + Great friends = GREAT weekend!!!

Another Update...

On Thursday, Matt pretty much told me that things were over for good. He feels called to the mission field and doesn't think he is supposed to marry me. That's about it...I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

On May 6 Matt is leaving for Europe for 3 months to work with youth camps and VBS. He comes back August 7. We will continue keeping in touch though.

It's all up to God what happens now!!!

Update

On Sunday, my parents and I met Matt and his parents half way in Indiana to talk some more in person about what happened and what's going on. Matt and I decided that we would take the next few months and do some hardcore praying to determine where exactly God wants us. We hope to have a better idea by the end of summer about whether or not we are going to get married or remain broken up. Until then, we will be praying and trying to figure stuff out. I will keep you updated as much as possible.

Your prayers are greatly appreciated!!!

Following God....

Hi friends and family that read my blog. Just thought I would let you know the news that just happened...

Matt and I broke off our engagement. Within the past few days he felt a strong calling to do long term missions in other countries for his entire life, and that is not what I was being called to do. We talked and prayed about it, and decided that breaking off the engagement was what we had to do to be following God. It's sad and heartbreaking, but I guess it just wasn't what God had planned for us.

Thanks for the prayers