editor's note: My adventuring days are at a end it seems. I'm working, rehearsing for productions and trying to stay slightly sane. However, my ability to go off and find new things is limited. And honestly, that kept me from blogging. What adventures do I have to write about? My last trip to the copier? Not too fun. So, the blog has officially changed -- to "Story time with Debby." Kids these days love it, so we're sticking with it!
I love reality television. Especially when it's everyday people doing amazing things: So You Think You Can Dance, Amazing Race, Survivor, and newly added, Master Chef. Mainly because I refuse to watch the Bachelorette and nothing else is on during the summer months on a Monday at 9pm. But, I digress.
This Monday on Master Chef they had a challenge of which Jennifer won... I'll be honest, I came in late to the show on Monday, so I can't even tell you what dish she made to win, but it doesn't matter for the story. As her reward for the challenge she got to pick out what the special ingredient for the next task was to be. She was also given the opportunity to either stay and cook during the next challenge or to take a glass of champagne, be safe from elimination, and watch her fellow contestants battle it out.
After much deliberation, Jennifer decided to stay and cook again. That means that after winning the last challenge with a great dish, she was going to put herself in potential jeopardy with a soon to be created dish. She said she wanted to make sure she got into the top 10 by cooking and not by just sliding into the spot because she got a free ride.
Well, guess what happened? Her dish was crap. She was in the bottom three and almost left the show. The judges were so shocked at her. Why did she give up the free ride when she had it in the bag? Why did she feel she had to go and prove herself all over again? Her proof was already displayed. Instead of being ok with what was already presented on her behalf, she decided to do it all over again.
And I do that same thing every day. As a follower of Jesus, my status is already proven. I don't have to do more, I don't have to defend myself, I don't have to make sure my point is taken or my stance is accepted. In Jesus all is done. I'm acknowledged as good, my security is found in him, my worth is already established. But, everyday I try to make sure I've done just a little more to get ... acknowledgement, recognition, acceptance, status.
We all do it don't we? We all want to make sure we are proven when as Christ followers we already are.
So, go.
Take a drink of champagne and realize your worth is already established and made possible by Jesus.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Praying for Baby Georgia - today and beyond
Rally Around Dying MTW Missionary Child
(COLUMBIA, SC) - June 30, 2011 - In December 2010, Georgia Goodwin, infant daughter of MTW Missionaries to England, Sam and Elizabeth Goodwin, was diagnosed with leukemia. Earlier this month, Georgia underwent a bone marrow transplant at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. This Tuesday, results from a blood test revealed that her diseased bone marrow with its several abnormalities was resistant to the pre-transplant chemo. Consequently, her transplanted bone marrow had no place to establish itself and thus engraftment did not happen. Additionally, her leukemia is now advancing rapidly.
Further chemotherapy options have been ruled out as they can only be started at a minimum of 100 days post-transplant. Georgia would not be able to survive the toxicity of these extremely aggressive medications. Doctors have concluded that, humanly speaking, there are no treatment options—proven or experimental—for her current condition.
Tomorrow, June 30th, Georgia will be released from her current doctors’ care upon which she will return home with her family to Columbia, South Carolina. An additional event is also scheduled for tomorrow as it relates to Georgia and her family: given the critical nature of her situation, Christians around the country are uniting for a day of prayer and fasting, asking the Lord to supernaturally intervene in Georgia’s life. This includes the staff of Mission to the World and some of the Goodwins’ supporting churches. The RTS family is encouraged to participate as well.
To learn more about Georgia, her family, and her journey through leukemia, visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/georgiasimigoodwin. The family may be reached care of Mission to the World.
(COLUMBIA, SC) - June 30, 2011 - In December 2010, Georgia Goodwin, infant daughter of MTW Missionaries to England, Sam and Elizabeth Goodwin, was diagnosed with leukemia. Earlier this month, Georgia underwent a bone marrow transplant at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. This Tuesday, results from a blood test revealed that her diseased bone marrow with its several abnormalities was resistant to the pre-transplant chemo. Consequently, her transplanted bone marrow had no place to establish itself and thus engraftment did not happen. Additionally, her leukemia is now advancing rapidly.
Further chemotherapy options have been ruled out as they can only be started at a minimum of 100 days post-transplant. Georgia would not be able to survive the toxicity of these extremely aggressive medications. Doctors have concluded that, humanly speaking, there are no treatment options—proven or experimental—for her current condition.
Tomorrow, June 30th, Georgia will be released from her current doctors’ care upon which she will return home with her family to Columbia, South Carolina. An additional event is also scheduled for tomorrow as it relates to Georgia and her family: given the critical nature of her situation, Christians around the country are uniting for a day of prayer and fasting, asking the Lord to supernaturally intervene in Georgia’s life. This includes the staff of Mission to the World and some of the Goodwins’ supporting churches. The RTS family is encouraged to participate as well.
To learn more about Georgia, her family, and her journey through leukemia, visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/georgiasimigoodwin. The family may be reached care of Mission to the World.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
The internet is back!
Good afternoon, dear Readers,
Having gone for a long time (aka since my last blog post) without the internet at home, it's back. Amazing. And since I really can't blog at work - I know, trying to pretend I actually work there - we'll try again at blogging here at home.
And a brief update to the wonderful world of Debby -- maybe we need a blog name change! Will be thinking about it.
I am thinking about going back to school. And here's why: at the age of 35, I have at least 34 years until I could even think about retiring. Not that I'm the retiring type, but still. So, could I last at this job for 34 years? Doubtful. What else then? What would I like to pursue?
Now, this question really has never been one that has crossed my mind. What?! How can that be? Because I alway thought I'd be married with kids by now, and my career path would have been set ahead of me. But, alas, God has better plans and I'm holding onto that fact. Read previously posts, you'll get the picture. This whole time in Maryland, I believe, has been working me to this point -- to just let God do what he wants to do. And I'm willing to go along for the ride.
So, I'm going to try to go back to school for a doctorate in Psychology. Mind you, I'm currently taking the pre-req I missed at Florida. I still have to pass the GRE & Psych GRE. I still have to apply and be accepted. Then, if I get in, I won't start until Fall 2012. Then, I'd be in school for 5-6 years. Yeaaaa.
In the meantime, I'm still working. I'm in another production with our theatrical troupe ... May 6-8 Smokey Joe's Cafe - come see it! Young ones in my family are getting married. Trips are upcoming. And I've been hired at my church to be the Director of Hospitality (Part time for fun stuff - why not!?) Of which we are having a training class tomorrow so I should prepare. It should be an interesting year.
I hope you can see God working in my heart. To let him move and do as he chooses. For me to actually believe it. And to stop trying so hard. And to just get to living. I am bummed as my adventures are not as prevelant -- I don't have Friday's off anymore. But, will do what I can to provide you with aspects of the Debby World (please say that as you might hollar out "OUTDOOR WORLD!!!!!")
Oh, and some really cool books I've recently read:
The Help - I know, I'm behind, but it's good.
America, America - Ethan Canin - beautiful
Cutting for Stone - Abraham Verghese - I can't say enough about this book. So, so good.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - awesome non-fiction - Rebecca Skloot
Now reading Little Bee by Chris Cleve - will keep you posted.
With that I bid you farewell.
Having gone for a long time (aka since my last blog post) without the internet at home, it's back. Amazing. And since I really can't blog at work - I know, trying to pretend I actually work there - we'll try again at blogging here at home.
And a brief update to the wonderful world of Debby -- maybe we need a blog name change! Will be thinking about it.
I am thinking about going back to school. And here's why: at the age of 35, I have at least 34 years until I could even think about retiring. Not that I'm the retiring type, but still. So, could I last at this job for 34 years? Doubtful. What else then? What would I like to pursue?
Now, this question really has never been one that has crossed my mind. What?! How can that be? Because I alway thought I'd be married with kids by now, and my career path would have been set ahead of me. But, alas, God has better plans and I'm holding onto that fact. Read previously posts, you'll get the picture. This whole time in Maryland, I believe, has been working me to this point -- to just let God do what he wants to do. And I'm willing to go along for the ride.
So, I'm going to try to go back to school for a doctorate in Psychology. Mind you, I'm currently taking the pre-req I missed at Florida. I still have to pass the GRE & Psych GRE. I still have to apply and be accepted. Then, if I get in, I won't start until Fall 2012. Then, I'd be in school for 5-6 years. Yeaaaa.
In the meantime, I'm still working. I'm in another production with our theatrical troupe ... May 6-8 Smokey Joe's Cafe - come see it! Young ones in my family are getting married. Trips are upcoming. And I've been hired at my church to be the Director of Hospitality (Part time for fun stuff - why not!?) Of which we are having a training class tomorrow so I should prepare. It should be an interesting year.
I hope you can see God working in my heart. To let him move and do as he chooses. For me to actually believe it. And to stop trying so hard. And to just get to living. I am bummed as my adventures are not as prevelant -- I don't have Friday's off anymore. But, will do what I can to provide you with aspects of the Debby World (please say that as you might hollar out "OUTDOOR WORLD!!!!!")
Oh, and some really cool books I've recently read:
The Help - I know, I'm behind, but it's good.
America, America - Ethan Canin - beautiful
Cutting for Stone - Abraham Verghese - I can't say enough about this book. So, so good.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - awesome non-fiction - Rebecca Skloot
Now reading Little Bee by Chris Cleve - will keep you posted.
With that I bid you farewell.
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