Relatively Speaking

Relatives, relatives, relatives!

My roomate Jean-Francois Renson (Jeff) and I headed home for the Thanksgiving holiday last Wednesday. I just now got back to my room.

Wednesday was the Folses' house, Thursday (Thanksgiving day) the Joyners' house, Friday the Bates' house, and Saturday the paternal Claytons' house.

I feel a little over-socialized, but it was really great seeing all my loved ones and eating out three times (plus Amanda and I's date) and eating many other home-cooked meals.

The devotional time we had with my Mom's side of the family was wonderful...I was so blessed to experience that together in that manner for the first time ever with that side of my family.

Also, my dad, Matt, and I went to a juvenile correction facility (prison for kids age 13-18) in Jefferson parish. Dad played guitar for worship, and I shared a message.

I saw my good Slidell friends Natalie and JB, as well. Long live the Barrel of Crackers! Love those guys.

I watched Akeelah and the Bee for the first time...good movie. At my great aunt and uncle's house in Mississippi, I got to roam the cow pastures at their "farm"...liberating.

I started doing a little Christmas shopping, as well. I did not study or put a dent in Return of the King though. (How long have I been reading that piece of literature?!)

Oh! And I saw my great friend and mentor Cindy Collins at Church of the King today...I love the Collinses so much. I pray God's blessings upon her and solicit your prayers as she goes to Portugal this week to speak before a governmental committee, opposing pro-death (a.k.a. "pro-'choice' ") legislation. She is also going to Holland and Belgium after that for conferences.

Speaking of Belgium...my Belgian roomate Jeff and I had a great time with each other...getting to know each other better...and the Mautz and I just had a great evening. I'm going to go to the library and get some reading done.

Two weeks and then finals examinations!

And then two weeks later I leave for Christmas break in Colorado!