7 DAYS!!

7 DAYS 'TIL I LEAVE FOR NEW ZEALAND!!

Please pray for safety--and sleep!! We actually lose a total day, 'cause we cross the INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE...but then we gain one on the way back...real weird.

in Alburquerque, New Mexico right now!! Enjoy life!!

ERIN B.

Erin B.: trust me darlin': I'll be visiting. I don't have money, nor do I have transportation: but I've been goin' thru MAD withdrawals. And since you NEVER email me, I have to ask you 2 questions on this: A. Where in the world is Paul? The kid has not emailed me since June. No joke. and B. Where's Jordan? It's been even longer...and he won't respond to any emails that I send him. I miss him a lot. Gosh.
But you almost made me cry when you mentioned Els. Please tell her that I love her and miss her and Bob. And Carolyn and Kevin too. Hey: so Shira was supposed to come see me, but ended up not being able to. That was really sad. I love you Erin B.: FOREVA!

Digital Cameras.

I know, I know: Digital cameras are the best. TOO BAD SHAUNA DOESN'T HAVE ONE!! So, mark it down: Shauna wishes she had a digi. Gosh people. BUT, I don't have a computer or anything to print pics off or any of that.

So, I'm in Missouri right now. Tomorrow: Kansas. Wow: insane. i think I have 4 rolls of film already...did I tell you that my camera got caught in the atlantic ocean? well, a few waves came over it....I don't know if those pics will come out...which will make me really, really sad. BUT....did I mention I go to New Zealand in 14 days? We're going to the Shire...and hangin' with the Somoans....AND : we get to ride in a ZORB. Basically, just think those balls that hamsters chill in: and that's what I'll be doin': for $29. Ridiculous price: but hey, it's once in a lifetime.

hey ya'll...pray that we get to have a video of our performance. I don't think we do: but I really want one. Then you guys can see me!!

love you all. Thanks for the prayers. They mean everything to me.

"God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him." -John Piper

Salisbury, Maryland

Well, here I am in Maryland, today and tomorrow. Oh, all my PEI peeps: I miss you all so much. I just want you all to know that.

I just realized today that I have no idea what I'm doing when I go home in a month and a half: hey Erin--can I come live with you? Just kidding...

oh dear: New Zealand will be seeing me on November 16th. Oh dear. Pray for me:0) I'm excited!! Please pray as I still need $148.31 cents in before I leave!!

love you all.

wish I had a digi!

NORTH CAROLINA

ahh...North Carolina....home of the infamous TAR HEELS and.....WAKE FOREST.....and all that awesomeness.

soo....my Canadian friends: how happy are we that there's hockey??!!

yes...so....life. Continentals: quite the experience. I have not decided if I will tour again: my instinct is to say yes: because it's such an amazing experience....the places....the people....seeing God work. But I've found that it makes me very self-concious: something that I don't really need anymore of....but at the same time....oh, I just don't know. I think the Lord just wants me to focus on today (tonight actually).

ERIN: I'm sorry that I don't blog more: WHY DON"T YOU EMAIL MORE!!?? Life is tiring at night: adrenaline for 3 hours every night, to come home to hosts home and be asked tons of questions...to then email--and then blog? it's tough: but update me on you!! I miss you!! And everyone!! Gosh--I want to be there so badly!! I'm gonna' go read yours right now!!!

love you all!!

EAST COAST....HERE I AM....

Hey there ya'll!!

Sittin' here, chillaxin in good ole' Jacksonville, Florida. I have finally made it to the east coast!! Unbelievable!!

So I got to see some friends tonight!! My friend Amy lives in JAX....and gosh--it was so good to see you!! Love you girl!! and my friend Jill--she's here in JAX goin' to school!!

I don't really know what to say. I would have to say: the Lord is teaching me patience. I'm actually a pretty patient person when it comes to A LOT of things...but this whole "being-surrounded-24/7-with-the-same-person" thing is getting kind of old. But it's enjoyable.

well, I wasn't going to write this: but....I really have no idea if the Lord will bring me back to do continentals again: but if so...I would like to do NEXT FALL: they have a tour that goes to Great Britain....and stuff....and that's been on my heart. So, I don't know...but, if ya'll could just pray.....

xoxoxoxo
me

Martindale, TX

So one thing that the Lord has shown me today, is that, well, I'm not much of a touchy person anymore, which is really funny, 'cause I used to be, just a few years ago. And still am...but not really. Maybe it's because it's been over 100 degrees the last few days: and we have to wear pants/capri's and toe covered shoes at ALL times, but whatev.

yeah, wow...the last couple of days performances have been a couple of my best: PERFECT? HECK NO....but the confidence is totally starting to come along.

I still sort of can't believe that I'm doing this. It's awesome to see where the Lord has brought me thru the years. We were driving thru San Antonio today, and I was like, "OH my word--I ate at that VERY Taco Cabana a few years ago---and oh my word--I went to the top of that tower thing". Wow...God is so cool: He so knows what He is doing, and He truly does have the best in mind. What scares me is when I remember that all things work together for HIS GLORY, maybe not necessarily for me and my glory. But you know what? I'm starting to understand that whatever brings Him glory: is what is best for me: whether it is painful or joyful. My word: He is Jehovah-Jireh, Elohim, Alpha and Omega: HE IS AMAZING.

love you all.

EVER SORRY ME.

alright....ever sorry me.....

So we had our 6th day of touring today. Unbelievable. I'm in sunny, HOT, Arizona right now. I LOVE air condition, let me tell you.

so yes, I'm on tour. Hopefully I can update this more often, but honestly, it's hard to stay in touch: OH SO HARD. But it's going amazing. I'm not perfect, and please pray for that actually, as it's hard for me: seeing how I'm a perfectionist. Anyways....we'll be going to Katrina hit places in a few weeks, to perform and to lend a helping hand, so I'm thrilled to do that. And then we'll be in New Zealand and Figi in November (happy thanksgiving to ME!)....

anyways, love you all. Stay in touch.

peace, out.

I LIED....

Alright...so I lied!! So I rechecked my calendar--only for me to realize I had counted wrong!! So as of today (I'm pretty sure anyways, ) NOW I have 17 days left until tour!! And this is an update:

I received a $725 check from my counselors/staff here at camp: totally amazing. SO that's going to pay for my Rehearsal camp fee/ needed things for tour. Then, I got more money today in my check than I thought I would: So, that will be paying my parents back for my plane tickets/ MY INSURANCE!! And my insurance was the last MAJOR thing that I needed money for, besides my support money. (And I know that there is money on the way: from God, thru friends, and those who do not know!) Anyways, isn't God so good? Why do I ever doubt? My gosh--heaven will be amazing!! No more doubting!! I'm so excited!!

And camp is now done with: Campers left last night....staff weekend as of right now.....so I'm so excited to go run, (or nap, or both), take a long shower--and go roller-blading and bowling!! Ever pumped me.

It is official: I have the worst cold that I've ever had during the summer. But I refuse to let it ruin me!!

love you all, praying for you all. That's what I need to do: I need go make some time for Jesus!! I love Him!

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Little!! (Love you Celeste! Sorry I couldn't be there!!)

Ya' think....

So, ya' think that with only 16 DAYS LEFT 'TIL I LEAVE FOR LOS ANGELES, that I'd be all extatic, and, well, I am, for the most part. 'Cept the fact that I have at least $3000 left that I need. Wait, hold on...

so, my summer is still going amazingly well....it has NOT been the easiest summer of my life, but it has been an incredible summer, all the same. Full of trials and testings, and wilderness times, and blessings that have overfilled my store house (malachai 3)....but I keep struggling with this same issue....

.....of $$.....I'm not particulary fond of this issue that the Lord deals with me on...and He's provided every other time of my life...but I guess that when I looked on the calendar today, and counted down, and remembered that according to them, you need to have your money in 2 weeks before you go...and well, 16-14=2...anyways....that's me. I've been in tears all day, because of my lack of faith in God. What is my problem?

love you all, praying for you all, too. Have a good day!

MY SUMMER SO FAR

So, yeah, definitely the key word for the summer is A-MAZING. God has totally "blown my socks off" these last few weeks: positively amazing....amazing. Not to say that I haven't had some low times, but God is good: no matter.

I have never worked with such an awesome counselling staff in my life. Totally rocks. Usually you have the 2-3 that have a passion for Christ--and it's totally the opposite here!! It's amazing!! (wow, I forgot how much I love typing!! random, I know:0) I miss Camp Hope, and all my "guests and campers", but I love my position here.

I'm one of 2 head female counselors/Asst. Program Directors. I'm not to into a lot of the "programming" stuff, but I love trying to be an encouragement to the counselors. It's a blast!! Definitely NOT always easy, as I have to be in authority (and with that, comes specific responsibilities and obligations), but it's all good. God is good.

As far as the Continentals go, I have a little under $3000 left to raise for support: but I also have the additional fees of going there: plane fees, $500 camp fee, spending money, etc. But God has me here! And hey: I NOW OWN A BRAND NEW DISCMAN!! all because of a couple I was talking with, and they somehow picked up on how I wanted one for when I fly--and they went out and bought me one!!!! GOD IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!

Well, that's my life so far. I love my times with Jesus: I love looking forward to spending time with Him. I love how an hour and a half just isn't enough. I love Him.

well, I should go. Please, everyone--update me on you!!

LIVING WATERS.....and ERIN B....

Okay ya'll: BIG NEWS FOR YOU: Shauna is spending her summer at Living Waters!! Can you believe it? 'cause I can't? It's quite a long story of how I have arrived to be there, but trust me, I am. I am their Female Head Counselor/ Asst. Program Director...unbelievable, eh? I'm QUITE excited at this challenge and new change of pace. NO MORE SLEEPING WITH CAMPERS!! J/k...well, sort of. I'm terrified, but I am so thrilled to step up to the plate with this!! oh yeah....Erin B...

My dearest Erin B.? EVERY TIME I EMAIL YOU IT COMES BACK!! SO YOU HAVE TO WRITE ME FIRST! (shaunamarie00@yahoo.com) Erin...I miss you so much! And yes--they're getting married! Aug. 20th? And guess what? I'm singing for them! I'm so excited: to sing for them and to see them get married and to see everyone else! (Now I just need to find a place to stay!:0) Anyways, Erin dear, I miss you terribly. I love you!!

Yup, so that's right everyone: My friends from PEI, Nathan and Celeste, are to wed in Aug!! I'm so excited for them! And it's funny, 'cause sometimes being single, when your best friends are married and having kids, I get kinda' lonely. But the Lord has really been showing me the last little while, just exactly the privilege it is to be single at this stage in my life!! I can do sooooooo much!! Thank you Lord! You truly know best!!

I Still Don't Know Why....BUT....

So, I still don't know why I'm here in New Hampshire, but I am, and I know that this is where I am to be: for now at least. I work for Monadnock Bible Conference 2-3 days a week, doing some house cleaning....and I may be looking into a waitressing job in town, but we'll see. "So how do you know that you're supposed to be there, Shauna? And not somewhere else?" Honestly, I just know, because every other option doesn't even seem possible. But being here is. I've been given a place to live, food to eat, challenges, and hey: Guess what??!! I'M DRIVING!! That's right, here in New Hampshire there are not driving permits...just license's!! So I'm going for my license here!! I'm soooooooooo excited!!

sorry so short, but I'm going to go eat stuffed-crust pizza for the first time: EVER!!

WHERE AM I, LORD?

Okay ya'll: That's the point that I'm at right now: WHERE AM I, LORD? I feel sometimes that there is just ABSOLUTELY NOTHING that I can do: and at other times, I feel as though my life is my fault because of some laziness that I have: though I really haven't been. I may have the opportunity to be a nanny, I'm going to clean for Monadnock here, a couple days a week for the next week, plus, I'm calling Rite-Aid tomorrow, and calling a couple of contacts for a centre with children w/ disabilities. (I can't believe I just noticed that I spelt "centre" the Canadian way:0) So, ya'll can pray for me with this. Perhaps the Lord doesn't even want me to work this summer: maybe that's why I am having a hard time: it's all in the Lord's hands, and I am slowly getting that point.

Apparently, my Continentals stuff is in: So tomorrow I'll most likely be receiving my music to learn!! Ever pumped me! And oh....

I sang at the ARISE event, with my friend Andy, and his band. We performed a couple of his songs from his cd....it was such an interesting night. I had a hard time getting focused (I think b/c it had been so long since I've sang there), but finally, by the song "PRAISE ADONAI", my heart just sang for God, and it was amazing!! I love God soooooooo much!! We performed "It Is Well With My Soul", the Shane & Shane way, (really slow and beautiful), and it was so amazing to praise God during that song that all I wanted to do was drop on my knees and sing it and clap and shout for God!! HE IS LORD!

love ya'll.

Jobs.

hey there ya'll: this job hunting is hard. I now understand how hard it is for people to find decent jobs with decent pay: this is ridiculous. I applied to 5 places in Dover, NH: Rite-Aid, Brooks, Staples; Bed, Bath and Beyond and Hannaford's. The whole prospect of working in these places terrifies that begeebee's right out of: I can't even express it in words. I actually wish that I wasn't a lazy teenager and did work part-time during high school: I'm so scared, so scared.

so, right now, I'm babysitting Josiah: my friend's kid. (the same one as before.) Anyways, he's beautiful: and I'm going to cry when I have to say goodbye: if I have to. Perhaps I'll find a job here in Jaffrey or something. Who knows?! The Lord does!

So I have found my verses for the summer: Psalm 24:3-6. They're amazing. And I've decided to read no other book but the Bible from now 'til I return from the Continentals. The Word of God is what I should run to: not others, and not other books. I need a desire for His Word: I hunger for that. And it's awesome, 'cause the Lord has been teaching my mom that same lesson too, so it's cool.

well, I should get going. have a great day!:0)

Back in the U.S.A.!!

Hey ya'll: sorry it's been so long since I've updated: quite a bit has happened. I am a recent graduate of New Brunswck Bible Institute, located in Canada. I now have my diploma of of Theological and Biblical Studies, along with a diploma of Advanced Biblical Ministries. It was such an emotional 4-5 days at the school: seeing some of my closest friends in the world for the last time, plus having to say goodbye to some from where I interned in PEI, Canada, plus, being totally physically, mentally and spiritually exhausted, PLUS, the realization that it is time for me to grow up. Needless to say, I'm exhausted.

I'm now in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, visiting and vacationing. My friends Bethany and Andy have a gorgeous 15 month old, Josiah, who brightens my countenance every time my eyes fall on him. I pray for my (perhaps) future children that they will light up the room as he does. Anyways, so after a couple weeks here, I will most likely return to Maine to get a job for the summer, so I can join the Continentals in the fall. (which reminds me, I need to mail a check!)

well, it's 10:40 pm, and I'm totally exhausted. Please, stay in contact ya'll.

UNBELIEVABLE

Unbelievable eh? Everyone? One week today and I'm outtie' from this gorgeous island. That's right: Your island is now gorgeous because there's no snow really anywhere, and the weather is starting to warm up. (Like, whatever, 8 degrees Celesius is, lol.) Anyways...

I had 4 fillings done yesterday: I know, I know, ya'll probably think that I don't take care of my teeth: but I do. I HAVE to floss and brush every night, or I just can't sleep. It's because my wisdom teeth are all in, and they've pushed all my teeth closer together, making it impossible, no matter how much I brush or floss, to actually get where I'm supposed to get. Leanne, my dentist, has probably gone thru quite a few containers of floss just to do my teeth: and she's a dentist for pete's sake. Her office is soooooooo nice because there's a tv that you can watch (and with headphones, you can listen to), so yesterday, I watched 3 1/2 episodes of "The Cosby Show"--and I didn't even really care that my mouth was being held open by metal and by a "rubber dam" that barely let air into my body. lol, oh the memories I have from PEI. Actually, even on my last day here, Monday the 25th, I have an appointment...

The Lord is so awesome, eh? Like even though I'm dumb and have been struggling in my devotional life, He's still blessing me and teaching me. I've really been praying for the Lord to provide all of my support BEFORE summer, and I almost felt guilty praying for that, but the other day, I was either reading something or listening to a sermon, and it was a challenge to believe that God truly can do the miraculous: even when our faith is weak! OH! It was sunday school...anyways, yeah. We were talking about how we can trust the Lord with our souls, but we so often DON'T trust Him with the little things in our lives. Incredible: Thank You, Jesus: You're Awesome.

hello there ya'll. How ya' treatin' life? Well...anyways...so I finished my last course!! Praise the Lord!! So, now I've already read one novel, and am almost half way thru the other, and it's only been about 5 days!! I LOVE READING!! We have only 2 more episodes to watch of the 2nd season of "24", which thrills me: I had a hard time breathing last night. And on American Idol last night, did anyone else think that Carrie Underwood kicked some serious butt on "love is a battlefield"? What was Simon's problem? Sure, she has to do something besides use her hips...but that'll come. anyways, what else. Oh, our first WORSHIP EVENT was this past Sunday, the 10th: absolutely amazing. I love worshipping thru singing: I love how the Lord allows us to worship thru our bodies. What a privilege it is!!
well, I'm done with that randomness now. I'm now down to 10 days 'til I'm done work, and and maybe only 11 'til I go home. My friend Cass maybe coming earlier: which would be amazing!! I'm so sad to say goodbye to some of these people...especially some of the women: it'll be real hard...
oh hey: my tour goes to FIGI now, too!!

Total Randomness

Well, hello there everyone. Miss Total Randomness is here: let's see what she'll say today:




well, I have only 21 days left until I leave: 19 days until I'm done work. Can you believe it? Can I believe it? Absolutely not!! I've only one assignment left to complete: an outline chart on the end times. That's it!! And I could be, perhaps, forever done with school work...though I doubt it... (maybe I'll even get tuesdays and thursdays "off" now...:0)

I've thought of going back to university to work with children with learning disabilities and mental disabilities. Yup, I'd almost be willing to go to university for that: but we'll see.

I still have not sent in my confirmation fee for the continentals. Sometimes I fear that it is not the Lord's will, but part of that is because I still haven't just dropped to my knees to just talk with Him about this. Gosh, I need to do that: for numerous reasons.

what else: NBBI has a new website: blew me out of the water!!

the show 24 is amazing: I encourage all to watch it. Well, it's especially awesome 'cause I'm from the states, so it's sort of personal with me I guess. Kiefer's awesome: Tony's the man too. Just ask any of my fellow C&C'rs about my viewpoints on the show. I love LOST too. But now it's starting to get a bit ridiculous...I may not watch it for too much longer.

Well, I really don't know what to write anymore.




----From the fingers of Miss Total Randomness----------

Miscellanious

Hey ya'll: 27 more days...then I am done my "work" here. I don't actually leave for 29 more days, but hey. I'm pretty pumped...very pumped...but meanwhile, I have an Advanced Eschatology course that should have been completed already: but it's not. In fact, I haven't even finished reading the book yet. But it's deep: and I am actually trying to learn it....oh dear: "Senioritis" has once again, kicked in.

So last night my friend Mike pulled me aside to tell me that him and his wife were going to help support me by giving me some money so I can send in my confirmation fee. They're not paying all of it, but they will support me. And you know what? Instead of getting really excited (which I am...), I actually got really scared. It was a moment in which the Lord was like, "Ok Shauna: this isn't fun and games anymore: people are going to support you, so you need to be serious about doing this..." And I think I really am.

So the other night I strained my back: I hate--I loathe--back pain. I've pulled my lower back 3 times, the last time being down in NY this past summer--and totally slaughtered it. And this is the 2nd time that I've strained it here in PEI. This is ridiculous. I need to get in shape. The better the abs: the better the back. And you know what? People that have never pulled their back have no comprehension of how stinkin' annoyin' it is. Most of the time, you just want to cry 'cause it's so extremely frustrating.

One last thing: my friend Adam got baptized last night!! I was so excited for him!! Please, after you read this, just offer up a quick prayer for him to grow closer with the Lord!! And there was a man that went to watch him be baptized, and he's not saved, and he has a hard life. So please, pray for him too--for his salvation!!