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This month we featured Resounding Hope, an initiative I talked about a few posts ago. I am really getting into this radio thing!

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THIRTYYou have no idea how much I wish this thing were real and full size. I want one. I want several.THIRTY-ONEI love keys. Especially old keys, but really just any key will do. Take me to any antique store, and I will happily sort through bins of keys for hours. What does that tell you about me?THIRTY-TWODon't know where I'd be without my journals.THIRTY-THREEAt this point, I probably have

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And this should bring us up to date. Should I keep posting these here? Or should I post them on Facebook?NINETEENMore night shots. Christmas lights are always pretty.TWENTYSarah, one of our fabulous volunteers, with the "Hamlet" pose.TWENTY-ONETWENTY-TWOI really like this photo for some reason. TWENTY-THREEBirthday flowers!TWENTY-FOURHow many different ways are there to photograph flowers? I'll

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I've had some really good photos this month. I hope it continues.NINEI buy flowers sometimes for the office, especially during winter, just to make things a little brighter. They always make for great pics, too.TENMy coworker's adorable child. He's seriously freaking cute.ELEVENI got this mouse from Avon for my laptop. It's incredibly awesome.TWELVEFoster and I spent a ridiculous amount of time

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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore from Moonbot Studios on Vimeo.

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Okay, here's the deal. Constantinople is my city. It was one of my primary research fields when I was in college, first when I took a class on Venice (because of the Fourth Crusade) and continuing when I took a class on Eastern Orthodox Christianity and then even more when I wrote a screenplay about Richard III and Saladin (which I still have and which is available anytime you'd like to read it

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It occurs to me (actually, I've thought about it a lot) that I don't really talk about work on here. I mean, I talk about what I do and how busy or slow things are, but I don't talk about what OMS does. So today, I'm going to tell you about our latest project called Resounding Hope. Chances are, if you're in any way familiar with One Mission Society or knew it as OMS International, you know that

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Well, if we're going to judge this entire year based on just the first week, I am going to have serious problems.Before we get into the depressing stuff, though, I have photos!Some of you might quibble over the fact that I definitely didn't take pictures on a few days (for very good reasons), but I've decided that as long as I get 366 awesome photos taken in 2012, it doesn't matter the day. But I

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I have a weird computer. This is what popped up at me the first time I tried to open blogger:Weird, right?Anyway, the NEW YEAR IS HERE!!! Very strange. I wonder how long it will take me to start writing 2012 instead of 2011...Christmas was lovely. It was a peculiar feeling to actually have Christmas on a Sunday this year. Kinda threw me off, though I'm not sure why. I'll have to post some pics

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I spend the whole month of December prior to the 25th thinking about a little baby in a manger, his too-young mom overwhelmed at the thought of raising God, his not-so dad wondering if he'll ever be able to teach him anything, the wise men making a trek across hundreds of miles in the hopes of finding something greater than themselves and the shepherds who will never forget that night, but who

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We are few today. I felt compelled to document that fact. Lori threatened to take my camera away. So I took a picture of myself.Yeah. Vacation is just around the corner.This seems like a good time to announce my (insanely ambitious and possibly quite stupid) goal for this next year. Well, one of them. Are you ready?I want to take at least one awesome photo every day in 2012.It's daunting, I know.

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I was going to post this yesterday, but I was absolutely wrecked. Truthfully, most people in the office were, which is kinda sad when you know that the reason for this widespread fatigue is the office Christmas party that lasted until (gasp!) 8:30. I know. We'll have to figure out something different for next year. Maybe start at 4. Anyway, I mention the party because I had a starring role in it

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Last night, in my dreams, I packed a complete bag for Africa. I was at the airport, about to board the plane when I woke up. I wish I knew when a cigar was just a cigar. In other news...Favorite Christmas song.

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I totally intended to post today so I could have bookended posts in November. Really.Oops. You can rest assured that (this time) I have not been not posting because of a lack of things about which to write. It has, alas, been an incredibly busy month, fraught with deadlines and projects and prayer cards and printing and then, to top it all off, Thanksgiving. I trust yours was excellent.Mine also

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Okay. So you need some backstory. I've been printing non-stop for a couple days now. Like, two printers going, plus the cutting machine, plus the folding machine. I'm going deaf from all the clacking and clattering. I don't even technically have time to be writing this. But that's not important. What is important is that for one of the print jobs, I have to be physically present to keep feeding

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I try to keep my Sundays as low-key as possible. It's a day of rest, and I keep to that as much as possible. I've been attending Greenwood Christian Church for about two months, now. I changed churches a while back because I wasn't really connecting. I'm hoping that things are different here, but I've been gone so many weekends that it's hard to keep track of things. My experience has been ...

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I pretty much live for this day. It is my day to do whatever I want. Sort of. It's usually filled with errands and such. But it's my one day to just relax and not think about anything if I so choose. Of course, if you were on Facebook, you read my post about the Huggy Bear Quik Shop in Huntington calling me at 8:45 this morning. I actually missed the call and they didn't leave a message, but I

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Sorry. I had to do it. Bit of a late start today. This is typical for a Friday. It feels like the whole week is weighing down on me. I was counting down the hours until I could go back home. But my Avon order came this morning. I'm starting on Christmas presents, and this will cover a couple for my mom. She's very easy to shop for. My dad is not so easy. At the moment, I'm at a loss, but that's

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Rinse.Repeat.I admit, I briefly considered leaving it at that. Thursday is a lot like Tuesday, and I had many of the same problems as yesterday. But I know you're really, really interested in my life. And truly, this is fascinating stuff.Remember that individual from Israel who was at lunch yesterday? That was our chapel speaker this morning. And it was good. Like, really good. We learned a lot

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I hate having wet feet. It occurs to me that I need to explain this. I don't care about having wet feet when everything else is wet, i.e. in the shower or the pool. (Though that phrase 'get your feet wet' makes me cringe. I don't see why anyone would want to do that.)However, when it is raining, I despise having wet feet. It almost makes me change my habits to start wearing regular shoes. Yeah,

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Let's assume that every weekday is going to start like yesterday's. In fact, just go back to Monday and read everything up until 9 am. We're all about the routine here.Our excitement for the morning was a ginormous flying bug. It was very annoying because it kept buzzing into the lights. We're pretty sure James killed it, but it disappeared, so we're not positive.Every Tuesday (mostly) we have

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Okay, sooo... It's been forever. I am aware of this. Like, hyper aware of this. And I feel terrible. I feel compelled to make it up to you. And really, the only way I can think of to do that is to do a post-bomb. Therefore, you are getting an exclusive look at my life here in Greenwood on a day-by-day basis. I hope it's not too boring. MondayMy week starts around 6:45 am. That's when my first

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I'm actually quite proud of this month's spot. That's my boss on the loudspeaker, and Jason Campbell is playing Bill. I don't think I have a name in this. So we'll call me SwordGirl. 'Cause I'm awesome like that.

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I was sitting in second period. World History. We were late getting started, and rumors started circulating that something had happened. Finally, Mr. Weaver came in. A plane has hit the World Trade Center. They took the students downstairs to the cafeteria. Chet Swearingen helped them set up a TV, and we turned on the news. I don't remember now if we saw the second plane hit, or if it came on

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I recently decided to read through the Bible again chronologically. This is one of my favorite ways to read the Bible all the way through - gee... wonder why? Anyway, I'm in Job again, which I love. Job is one of my favorite books. It's so depressing on the surface, but it also has so many fantastic descriptions of God. For example: "Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore

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This is going to be incredibly random. I have sat down half a dozen times over the past couple of weeks to write something here. I even considered (briefly) writing a post while in the car on the way to Pennsylvania, but I would have had to do it on paper and then rewrite it here, and there are few things I abhor more than doing a job twice for no good reason. Thusly. I've also had some

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I am at a loss. I'm going to talk about the stage collapse at the State Fair. It's probably going to be controversial. I don't know. But it will be an honest reflection of how I feel. I heard about the collapse the same way I hear about most of my news: Facebook. CNN is usually johnny-on-the-spot with breaking news, but short on facts for at least a half hour. So when I saw the blurb, I

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Featuring one of our summer interns, and ME in a new role as announcer!!!

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We left the English camp on Saturday after the final party. It was a lovely drive to Krakow. When I was in Poland before, we went to Warsaw, which was fabulous, but I've been wanting to go to Krakow for a long time. Not only is it where Oskar Schindler's factory is located, but it is slightly more than an hour away from Oswiecim - or, as it is better known, - Auschwitz. I blogged a little bit

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It's time. I know, I know. We've passed it's time and have moved on to really? she's going to make me read about her trip now? that is so four weeks ago! (When I started this post, four was two.)Well, in the (paraphrased) words of one of the characters on the newest show I've started, you have now been rerouted to the office of Too Frickin' Bad.I mean that in the nicest way possible.Yes, at long

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(I am fully aware that I have not yet posted the blog about Poland. I'm working on it.)So. Despite the fact that I have been thinking about/planning this post for the last month, the actual date has caught me unawares. It wasn't until I was speaking to one of my fellow CROSS-trainees who just returned from the field after a year. I should have realized it sooner, because this morning was the

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I feel the need to explain some of my post-trip decompression process. It is not a fool-proof method, and really, you should only use it if you don't mind ending up with severe neuroses like mine. 1. Plan for re-entry before you leave. This is incredibly important. You are the only one who knows how you process things. Do you need people? Do you need quiet? Every trip you go on is a life-changing

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-86389343981986691822011-07-15T11:58:00.003-04:002011-07-18T11:24:32.604-04:00

What? I missed a day this week?! That totally throws off the whole vlog-a-day thing I was going for! Man... it was going to be EPIC!!!Anyway.Wow... This thing has been sitting on my desktop for about four hours. And judging by the number of times I've already minimized it, there may not be a post until next week. I'm trying, I really am, but I get easily distrac-SQUIRREL!!What was I saying?It's

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Man, I'm just going to town with these posts!This spot was written by yours truly and features my boss's boss, one of our Communications interns and our resident radio expert as the announcer.

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Every so often, I'll put my iPod on shuffle and the songs that come forth fit perfectly with my mood. This isn't entirely a surprise considering the only songs I put on my (old) iPod were ones I really liked that fit my personality. Still, there is a good mix of fast, slow, ballads and instrumentals, so when five or six songs in a row hit the right note (pun intended), it is a nice feeling.This

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Oh.......hey.Soooooooooo....I'm back.More to follow.

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Every website that I visited that is connected in any way with Google is in Polish. Shouldn't they intuitively know I am an American in Poland? Sheesh. (Incidentally, variations of that word mean both 'hi' and 'six' in Polish. I can't explain it either.)So, I've been in Poland for more than a week, but this is the first time that I have actually had a) internet access and b) more than two minutes

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Well, I'm off in the morning. Don't know if I'll be able to post while I'm gone, but I'll do my best. Later.

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There is a saying that gets bandied about every so often that goes like this: I want to live life with no regrets.I've never been entirely comfortable with this phrase. I understand the principle behind it, but it seems to imply sometimes that we always know which things we will regret or not regret doing or saying. On some things, yes, it is quite clear. In fact, we often go into something

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I wasn't sure about this reunion, especially with the rain this morning, but it is going really well! There's nothing like getting 300 missionaries together to praise God.

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Rainy Sundays always make me feel uber-reflectiony. It was appropriate, then, that when church let out and I got in my car, started up the iPod and hit shuffle, the following songs were the first to play.That pretty much sums it up.I have to start packing today. Ugh.

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I'm concerned. Not worried. Not yet. But I am concerned. I'm beginning to realize that this upcoming trip may be more important than I realized.Why do I think this?Because Satan has been attacking left, right and center. He's attacking the team, he's attacking emotions, he's attacking people we care about, he's sabotaging preparations.I'm tired of it. WE WILL NOT BE MOVED.So stop trying. My God

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I have no excuse. I just haven't felt like posting. Everything I could talk about seems inadequate. I've been in this weird mood, lately. Well, it's not weird for me. It happens every so often. But it's hard to snap out of it. I'm not really sure how.Anyway.My trip to Pennsylvania was brilliant. I met many fantastic people who showed a lot of interest in my trip to Thailand and South Asia. They

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This month's radio spot highlights the battle some people experience about giving. If you listen closely, you can hear the lovely name I gave myself. :)

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So.I've been promising this thing for about a month. At first, I just didn't know how I was going to do it. Obviously, I can't really talk about the country; giving geographical details defeats the purpose of having a security policy, but not giving geographical details makes it difficult for me to tell a story. I can't explain the context, so the story makes little sense. I decided to just do a

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-49877922563983571722011-05-10T18:52:00.003-04:002011-06-10T13:20:31.868-04:00

There has been a woeful lack of updateage. I am well aware of this fact, and hereby apologize profusely. Life, alas, has been rather stressful of late. I am still trying to catch up after the trip, and now I'm headed to Pennsylvania for mission conferences. I do intend to share about South Asia. Really. It's coming. Someday.Actually, if you want to know about the trip, you could come to Mt.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-14270333876934834992011-05-02T10:57:00.003-04:002011-06-10T13:21:08.495-04:00

Once again, I have written and starred in the latest radio ad for One Mission Society.I am working on my blog for South Asia, but it may be awhile. I have to sort through 700 pictures. Unless you want to see them all. :)

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My goal for this post: Convey the important aspects of this trip in a concise and interesting manner. We'll see if that happens.This post is going to be a little different. Normally, I post a bunch of pictures and explain them. But this time, I'm posting a video that I made about the trip, and then I'll talk a little about the specifics. Also, for this post, I'm only doing the first country we

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-75148638861883903582011-04-18T19:20:00.003-04:002011-06-10T14:12:37.982-04:00

No, I'm not ready to write about my trip, yet. Today went a long way to help me process things, but I still need to read my journal one more time and comb through the 1000+ pictures I took for the best ones to share. For this particular post, I would like to address the oft-referenced, but rarely examined, topic of jet lag. Here is how dictionary.com defines the subject:jet lag –nouna temporary

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-41869593050118504892011-04-16T17:56:00.004-04:002011-06-10T14:13:08.780-04:00

Thank you all so much for your prayers! I'm working on a longer post to tell you about everything that happened on the trip, but for now, I wanted to let you know that I am alive and back in the States. Everything went very well, and I'm very pleased with my first trip to Asia.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-1019342944194720272011-04-08T19:45:00.004-04:002011-06-10T14:13:39.197-04:00

We're headed to our next destination shortly. Probably won't have any internet connection, so no blog posts or Facebook updates. Please keep me and my boss in your prayers over the next few days. We're not really sure what to expect, but have been told many (often conflicting) things. We're both quite nervous, and would appreciate your prayers greatly. Thank you all, and look for an update when I

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-56080410720966457382011-04-07T02:46:00.011-04:002011-06-10T14:14:49.599-04:00

I've been in Thailand now for a few days, so it's probably time to get something written on here! There is so much that I have seen and experienced - I don't know how I'm ever going to communicate it all to you. I have met so many people who have incredible stories to tell of God's faithfulness and provision in extraordinary circumstances. I think I'll be writing stories until at least 2013. I

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-66684453730716275552011-04-02T03:53:00.002-04:002011-06-10T14:15:47.534-04:00

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-57612419673151014792011-04-01T14:28:00.003-04:002011-06-10T14:16:25.253-04:00

All of my sign-in stuff is in Thai, so bear with me. Hopefully, I can get this figured out. We're here! This is going to be really short, because I am very tired, but I wanted everyone to know that we've arrived, we're alive, and I never want to be on a plane for fourteen hours straight again in my life. I'll post more tomorrow about all the travel. It's quite an adventure getting to the other

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-88970837983957298392011-03-30T18:05:00.005-04:002011-06-10T14:17:17.190-04:00

I don't think I should write blogs the night before I leave on a trip. I always end up saying something that either makes people freak out or makes them ask a lot of questions, and then I just leave it hanging. Part of me wants to do that now just to be annoying. I shall try to refrain from doing that this time. No guarantees, though. Even worse, I'm all jittery. Everything is packed and ready,

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-43216168648192745192011-03-29T10:48:00.004-04:002011-06-10T14:18:49.695-04:00

This is a fun radio spot we're airing in April. I participated as vocal coach and stunt scream double. If you know anyone associated with a radio station who might be interested in playing our spots, please let me know. We're looking for new stations and a wider audience.I packed my camera equipment last night. That stuff is heavy.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-24005101547450405252011-03-27T13:24:00.003-04:002011-06-10T14:19:28.056-04:00

So I need a microphone or something to cut down on the background noise. And I need to dress for the occasion next time. (I really did go to church this morning. I just changed into my pajamas first thing when I got back.) But other than that, I think it went quite well for a first video.Let me know what you think.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-18870446197095919662011-03-24T10:33:00.004-04:002011-06-10T14:21:10.230-04:00

Please be aware that if I actually post this blog, it will have been heavily edited. I'm tired. I am so achingly weary right now, down to my soul. I did try to warn you.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-4551894683665803792011-03-23T08:40:00.003-04:002011-06-10T14:28:05.530-04:00

Next time I challenge the world, please remind me that I'm leaving the country in a week and tell me to shut up.Thanks.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-126826013762848132011-03-18T09:04:00.005-04:002011-06-10T14:30:55.476-04:00

Find more artists like Celtic Thunder at Myspace Music This song isn't usually the sort of thing I listen to (far too perky for my usual tastes), but my dear friend Arika posted it on her blog, and I liked it. Mostly because it's Friday, I'm happy, it's finally feeling like Spring outside and I refuse to let anything bring me down from this high. Okay, world. Gauntlet thrown. Bring it on.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-21861465580317099062011-03-15T14:39:00.006-04:002011-06-10T14:32:14.650-04:00

Wow. A lot has happened since my last post. I'll try to cover as much ground as possible. First, I know you've all heard about the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan. OMS does have missionaries there along with dozens of nationals and churches. We've been updating people about the OMS side of things via the OMS Facebook page, so keep an eye on that for news. It is a horrible situation,

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-23032813263289311452011-03-02T22:49:00.004-05:002011-06-10T11:17:20.253-04:00

First, I may have mentioned to some of you that I'm taking a trip in April. I won't mention where I'm going for security reasons, but I'm having some visa issues, so please be praying for that. Second, I got bit by a spider or something (I didn't see the actual creature) a couple of weeks ago, and the bump from that has not gone away. Furthermore, the area around the bite has become very tender

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-88889501511258400422011-02-27T10:57:00.004-05:002011-06-10T11:18:20.195-04:00

After certain events this week, I really just needed an extra shot of awesome. A nice little IV straight into my happy place. So this morning, after church, I went to McDonald's and got breakfast using the gift card my mom got me for Christmas. Then I went for a drive. Ridiculous with the current gas prices, I know, but totally worth it for what came next.It's about 40 degrees here in Greenwood

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-86780756960137184952011-02-07T15:13:00.003-05:002011-06-10T11:18:42.776-04:00

Recently, I have had the opportunity to begin writing radio advertisements for One Mission Society. For your listening pleasure, I present to you "eXtreme Walkabout," one of the first ads I wrote (and acted in), and the one currently playing in radio stations across Ohio.If you know of anyone who owns/operates/works at a radio station in the United States, please send them our way. We are looking

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-33826513997733459012011-02-02T16:35:00.001-05:002011-06-10T11:19:05.789-04:00

Music is as important to me as breathing, and I love it when there is a visual element to the notes as well. This is my absolute favorite composition, presented in a visually pleasing manner. Enjoy.

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It has been pointed out to me by well-meaning individuals that I have a tendency to a) mention something once and never bring it up again, or b) say a lot about something without actually saying anything about it.Unfortunately for the aforementioned people, this is going to be another one of those posts.There are exactly two things that freak me out. I'm not talking about

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-63619410811234961402011-01-17T14:59:00.004-05:002011-06-10T11:20:16.793-04:00

Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate my birthday, sent me cards and encouraging words, and just generally makes life more interesting and enjoyable! Thus far, 25 feels a lot like 24, but I am looking forward to a year of growth and challenges. I know I'm not always the most effusive person, but I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. May God bless you on your journey and

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-57814982077392515322011-01-10T15:17:00.010-05:002011-06-10T11:22:14.589-04:00

I've thought for awhile about what this post would look like. There's a lot running around in my head right now. My natural inclination would be to follow the general thoughts of everyone else in the world around this time of year. I've been thinking a lot about what this new year means, and the changes I would like to make in my life. Some things are incredibly superficial. For example, I always

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-85268705596889717802010-12-20T10:55:00.007-05:002011-06-10T11:23:36.231-04:00

As much as I would love to leave the last post up awhile, my workspace buddy Beka says it offends her journalistic sensibilities. Apparently, posting only a picture and a title does not count as an update. (Sorry to pick on you, Beka. I needed an intro.)This time of year is stressful. Not news to you, I'm sure, but I didn't realize how much parents ameliorate the many demands on my time and money

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-38826324260908930232010-12-13T15:28:00.001-05:002011-06-10T11:23:58.151-04:00

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-12310211455017601652010-11-29T11:44:00.044-05:002011-06-10T11:25:22.833-04:00

It's been two weeks since I got back. In some ways, it seems like a really long time since then - I went to Pennsylvania, had Thanksgiving, and my apartment is decorated for Christmas. But somehow, I feel like I just got back yesterday. This is important, because if you had asked me how the trip went right after I got off the plane and had a good night's sleep, I would have said that it was

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-66598729403059002762010-11-14T14:57:00.004-05:002011-06-10T11:26:14.802-04:00

So, I'm pretty sure that several years have passed since I last posted something. Because it feels longer than a few days. A lot longer. I mean that in a good way, though. I'm sitting at the dinner table as I write this. Troy, Sam and my mom and dad are eating dinner late (early by Spanish standards) since they just got back. Julie, Ethan, Hannah, Roger, Sharon and I ate earlier. We had a

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-13356758509140509042010-11-10T21:22:00.003-05:002011-06-10T11:27:02.298-04:00

That would be the current time. Clearly, I have some adjusting to do.BUT, my pain is your gain. So, here we go!I'd just like to say first that 8 hours on a plane is way too much. It's like sitting in a car for eight hours with 150 other people without stopping to get out and stretch. And depending on who you sit next to, this can be a very interesting experience. I'm going to have to work on my

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-31621595820814099892010-11-09T08:43:00.004-05:002011-06-10T11:27:37.352-04:00

T minus whatever and counting...I've realized something important. As I was packing my bag, I kept thinking about all the things I was forgetting - mosquito netting, bug repellant, plain t-shirts, skirts, sunscreen ... the list went on. But I'm not forgetting them - I just don't need them. I'm not used to packing for Europe. But I love it!It also made me realize that while my heart has revised

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-8445292184479261432010-11-01T16:01:00.006-04:002011-06-10T13:14:09.481-04:00

So here's the deal. Last week, I was still dealing with some issues. And because I have not yet resolved the internal debate about exactly how much I reveal on this blog, I hid behind my dear, dear friend Arika. And she was kind enough to let me. However, the time comes when all must confess and receive due judgment. So, with a penitent heart and a much-healed spirit, I return to you, my faithful

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-85041164253455800122010-10-23T14:13:00.004-04:002011-06-10T13:16:13.063-04:00

I've been having some trouble getting a new post around, and my wonderful friend Arika was kind enough to guest star. Over to you, dearie...I met Jessica on Friday, August 20, 2004. I’d like to say she made a lasting impression on me. But she didn’t. I only know I met her that day because it was Freshman Orientation at Huntington College (now University) and we were in the same College Life class

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-49115610145106263582010-10-11T15:53:00.003-04:002011-06-10T13:16:44.894-04:00

Tomorrow, I hope to get a new post about OMS life out for you to read. But right now, I want to give an update on Joshua Haskins. I shared a couple of weeks ago about his situation, and you can read that post below.Last Wednesday, Jesus took Joshua home. I wanted to thank you all for your prayers for Joshua and his family, and I would ask you to continue praying for Jill and Shane and their

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-68745032757554523032010-09-25T23:11:00.004-04:002011-06-10T13:17:31.169-04:00

I'd like to share something that has been on my heart for the past few months. There is a link, over to the right, that will take you to my friend Jill's blog. It's been up for awhile, because Jill is always posting amusing stories about her kids (Caleb and Hannah), reflections on being a wife and mother, and is generally incredibly profound. For the past few months, though, Jill has been posting

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-76331693683180074662010-09-22T15:30:00.004-04:002011-06-10T13:18:02.861-04:00

In the two months I've been here, I've heard so many new acronyms that sometimes I think I work for the military (minus the drill sergeants, weapons, uniforms, bad food and anything remotely resembling boot camp, of course.) In the future, I will likely use the following acronyms with frequency, so I shall endeavor to explain them now.Radio 4VEH - This is the OMS radio station in Haiti. They have

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-76033927593840616252010-09-07T10:41:00.008-04:002011-06-10T10:54:48.308-04:00

I hope you all had a fantastic Labor Day weekend! I myself took the opportunity to catch up on some sleep and hang out with some pretty awesome people. I am discovering more and more things to do in and around Indy, which is nice because it gets me out of my apartment. Don't get me wrong, I really like my apartment - but as the only person around to talk to is myself, and as I tend to be a rather

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-56556673739661935522010-08-18T11:59:00.005-04:002011-06-10T10:55:50.961-04:00

...is 42.For those of you who haven't read/listened to/watched Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a) you really should consider it and b) the answer is 42, but no one knows what the question is.For the past two and a half weeks, that has been my life. Answers have abounded, but most of the time, I don't even know what questions to ask. Life in the Communications Department of

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-83794760277436927992010-08-01T12:47:00.012-04:002011-06-10T10:56:51.857-04:00

Okay, so I need to recap the last two weeks in one measly blog post. Well, I don't have to, but I'm going to cover as much as possible, because I doubt there will be a lot of time in the next few weeks. I'm going to admit right now that I am alternately freaking out and matter-of-fact about tomorrow - it being my first day and all. I'm looking forward to getting started. It's nice to know that

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-20988567305096019692010-07-17T14:47:00.004-04:002011-06-10T10:57:56.453-04:00

I can't believe July is half over! Seems like summer just began, and now it's almost done. Crazy!Well, I thought it would be hard to write about the first week. Turns out, week one had nothin' on week two. It was a real emotional roller coaster, and I'm pretty sure I was close to tears a few times. For those of you who know me, that should be a bit shocking. I don't cry in public. Ever. Not even

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-40238093291370268352010-07-09T21:18:00.003-04:002011-06-10T10:58:58.148-04:00

Cross-CulturalRelationalOrganizationalStrategicSpiritualThis has been an absolutely phenomenal week for me. I wish I could tell you everything that has been going on, but I don't think my brain has even caught up. There is so much information floating around in there that I'm not sure where to start. Fortunately, I've got some time this weekend to let it soak in and marinate. The whole goal of

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-56985691921671463062010-07-06T16:51:00.003-04:002011-06-10T10:59:22.685-04:00

I feel like there is so much I want to say, but it's going to take a lifetime to get it all out! This first day of training has just been a great experience. There are some really great people going through it with me, and our instructors really know their stuff. It's also teaching me that I need to be more prepared to dive right in. I'm so used to just putting a toe in to test the waters, and

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-2600050449291939642010-07-02T10:53:00.004-04:002011-06-10T10:59:44.012-04:00

Well, I'm here in Greenwood! I can't really say I'm completely moved in, yet, but I've got quite a bit unpacked and most everything is in it's proper place. I've met some wonderful people already, and I'm anticipating training, starting next week. I'll be posting more as time goes on, but check out my Flickr site to see some pictures of the move.

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-34537832396714433262010-06-25T18:04:00.003-04:002011-06-10T11:00:15.639-04:00

I think it's beginning to sink in. I've been packing and packing, and it never seemed like I was getting anywhere. Now, all my books are in boxes, my furniture is being taken apart, and I no longer know where anything is. Yep, definitely moving. It's very strange. We're sorting through everything tomorrow, getting like boxes together to make it easier to load on Monday when we pick up the U-Haul

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-82345574324523816272010-06-12T22:14:00.002-04:002010-06-12T22:18:45.306-04:00

I never realized how expensive it was to move. And the boxes! I think I have about ten boxes of books so far - nothing else, just books. Perhaps Thomas Jefferson knew what he was doing when he donated everything to create the Library of Congress. Just a few weeks to go! You should have received an update letter, or will shortly. If not, let me know so I can get you on the list. Quick note - I had

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-41924975758920206382010-05-25T20:04:00.002-04:002011-06-10T11:00:32.800-04:00

I now have Skype. Search for JHoll13. :)

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-25778303812720697122010-05-23T07:34:00.004-04:002011-06-10T11:01:14.852-04:00

I know I told everyone I'd update this more as we got closer to Moving Day, but the fact is, moving is a lot of work! But it's a good process, because it forces you to go through everything you've ever accumulated in your 24 years on this earth and really evaluate whether or not you really need it. Also, it makes you realize that you have more pairs of shoes than years in your life. Now that I'm

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-65241145646104164622010-04-29T16:36:00.003-04:002011-06-10T11:02:03.807-04:00

My, things are moving along rapidly! I'm down to about $200 a month that I still need. I spoke to the housing director at OMS this morning, and they have an apartment all set up and ready to go for me. I'm trying to figure out the logistics of moving and when all of that will take place. Meanwhile, I'm working quite a bit at Hallmark, and we just had our closing program for Kid's Time. We held a

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147192807515443571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3987640271941196031.post-71677497210311261152010-04-20T20:58:00.001-04:002011-06-10T11:02:19.458-04:00

Please pray for my friend Jill. She's in a very difficult place right now.

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! To be honest, I was asleep for most of it. Those sunrise services take a lot out of you, you know?You should have all received your letters by now. Furthermore, if you go to a UB Church, your pastor/mission director also received one. Since then, a few things have changed. I'm still moving to Greenwood at the end of June, but the training will now encompass

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To those of you who understood anything from the last post: Bravo! You're definitely in the minority. :) I think it's one of those cases where I knew what I wanted to say, but said it all at once and in no particular order. Ah, well. Such is an example of how my writing is going these days. I'm never quite sure what is going to come out. My e-mail inbox is finally showing that there are no new

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My Sunday School class has been reading unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity...and Why It Matters by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons. We finished it this past Sunday, giving me the opportunity to reflect on the book as a whole. There are six essential points: that 'outsiders' see Christians as too hypocritical, too focused on the get saved mentality, antihomosexual,

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This is what happens when I don't update more frequently. I have too much to tell you, and not enough time to give a proper accounting. These past few weeks have been incredibly busy, both with my work at Hallmark, and especially with my new job. Yes, you read correctly. I am officially a government employee now, working the 2010 Census. It's a time-consuming job, and I have a suitcase full of

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Happy belated New Year!Don't you hate when you have a whole thing planned about what you're going to write, and then you go off to work or shopping, and you come back and can't remember it?Me, too.So, what have I been up to lately? Well, the production of The Twelve Voice of Christmas that we did at my church went really well. I've been studying more about Mary since that night, and I have to say

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26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." 29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30But the angel said

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I've been on an internet fast.Before you praise/chastise me, know this: it wasn't entirely by choice. The internet at the house was down, and I decided to see if it was possible to live without the world wide web. Surprisingly, it is, but I'm not going to tell you it was easy. I can't tell you how many times I went to Google something only to remember I couldn't.Quite a bit has happened over the

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