Looking up (in more ways than one)

First off, I would like to say a special thanks to all those who have offered prayer and encouragement on my behalf. Both have been greatly appreciated. Even though it was killing me to sit in the audience while listening to so many others praise our Father in song after beautiful song, the trip to Gridley this weekend was incredible. The chance to see and talk to some friends that I don't see very often was great. On a side note, congratulations to Aaron and Michelle, God bless you both richly in the days to come. I am once again alone this evening, but somehow things are looking up. I may go to Roanoke tonight for the hymn sing, that is if I can get ahold of any one. My phone is locked in my toolbox at work :(.
Once again, I can't stress the awesome blessing of fellowship enough to satisfy my love for you all.

I don't like being alone

I've got such a jumble of thoughts in my head right now, it is hard to sort them out. They stem from the title of this post. Right now, I am alone. Luke decided last night sometime to go with most of the Washington YG to Apple River, which is some kind of park, to go hiking for the weekend. I was planning on going to Gridley today and sing, but had to work til 4. Since I have free time now, I thought I'd do a little blog reading. Well, that is what beings me to my present state of sorrow. Every post I read from Dona, Brooke, Tifani, Kellan, or anyone else at KSU, Topeka, or just Kansas brings me deeper into this pit. I thought I could go and take a nap to escape, but it turns out I can't even settle down enough to sleep. I can't remember anyone or anything in my life that I have ever missed so badly. There it is, I've said it. I am homesick more than I ever could have imagined. And to add insult to injury, I have officially shed tears into my pillow (during the previously mentioned, unsuccesful nap attempt). This has not been an encouraging way to spend a beutiful Saturday afternoon, but I had to get this stuff off my chest. However, I think of Romans 8:18: For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.