The Adventures of Darcey & Watson

Tonight after an amazing prayer meeting at Gospel for Asia, a group of friends and I decided to hit up a great restaurant called Cafe Brazil for some food and felowship. We usually do something like this each Tuesday night after prayer meeting.

Today however, I called my mom and walked around outside while I caught up with her for a bit. I really miss her, so it was cool to chat with her about what’s going on in our lives.

While I was chatting with her a guy came up to me drinking a red bull and asked if when I’m finished if I could give him a ride up the road a bit. I said sure but that it would be a while before I could drive him there because I’m with a group of friends hanging out. He said that’s alright and waited. I asked his name and his name was Tony.

Sam then came out and joined me and so I hung up with my mommy and invited Tony in to hang with the group. Trying to share the love of Christ with him through my actions. After a while he decided to leave, before we could give him a ride.

I know his intentions may not have been right, but I really think I should have shared the Gospel with him. Because regardless of his intentions, God loves him and brought him there to meet me for a reason. Sadly I didn’t share Christ with him, but I will be praying for Tony.

Can you join me in prayer for Tony? That he will learn of the Truth and maybe one day we will see him in Heaven praising God with us.

Thanks for reading and for praying!

Source: An Unlikely Person

So, I love my friends, I’ll start by saying that.
I was on my way home from work today and it just so happens that some of my friends drive home the same way as I do. I got to a shorter light and was in the process of changing my CD when all of a sudden, out of nowhere there is an arm reaching across my windsheild and puts up one of my windshield wipers. (A harmless prank that my friends and I usually do to each others cars when they are in a parking lot).
I of course jump a mile in my seat, and look over in time to see Patrick running back to Tims car which is in the far other lane away from mine, and he’s laughing, Katie pulls next to me, and I have very short time to act.
With barely 15 seconds before the light turns green, I quickly roll my window down, put my car in park, take my seatbelt off and reach out my window to put the windshield wipers back down. Of course my arm was too short so I had to reeally reach for the thing. Just as the light turned green I got back in my car and drove off. Putting my seatbelt on as I stole a last glance
back to Tim and Patrick who were laughing in the car.

Gotta love my friends I couldn’t stop laughing about it till I got home. Hehe

Source: Scared to Death on the drive Home

Today was an interesting day. Starting off at 1AM I woke up and couldn’t really get back to sleep, save maybe a few 15 minute naps here and there, mainly just staring at the ceiling thinking and praying and such. Around 8:30ish I got kinda bored of my attempts to sleep that I got up and decided to check all the boxes of my Xbox, Playstation, and Wii games to try to locate some of the ones that were missing. I found one!! HUZZAH!  At this time Katie had woken up (Jess was already at work), and she lay on the couch as I cleaned my gerbil cage and talked about potentially going to check out all the yardsales in the area (since we were up early enough and had been talking about doing that for a while now). Katie, barely awake attempted to wake herself up a bit more, got dressed, and I toasted some bagels for us and we were off to check out garage sales at around 9:21AM.

We found quite a few garage sales, but as we were looking for bookshelves or dining room chairs, we were kinda out of luck. However, we did discover a few older games, a book, two rubber duckies, and after a stop at the ReSale, I got a little book holder for my bathroom and a few reeeeally old CD-Roms (all for under $10 total). Score!  We also had the chance to say hi to a few GFA people who were also having a garage sale.

Nearing the end of Katie’s energy levels, we stopped by Chick-fil-A (since we knew we would be craving it tomorrow on Sunday, but it’s not open on Sundays… sad!!) refilled our energy and had some time to chat and catch up for a bit. After a few hours, we headed back home and it was only 2PM!!  So productive for a Saturday! A little time passed and Katie and Jessica’s mom came over (she will be staying with us till Tuesday) and I went to clean/organize/get rid of/and consolidate all the stuff I have, while listening to the audio Bible on my iPod. I consolidated a LOT! and got rid of a LOT! and discovered some really cool letters from friends and some nice pictures, and some stuff that I forgot I had, like my Pokemon Card collection, and learned a lot from God’s Word.

So now my room is clean, stuff is organized, an Up for Grabs pile is accumulating in our living room, and I’m just now starting to feel tired. Where did this energy come from?? WHY DID I WAKE UP AT 1AM???! Praise God for all the productiveness and for catching up with friends.

I wonder what will happen in the next two hours or so before bed… hm… the possibilities are endless!!

Source: A Rather Productive Saturday

Yesterday was a very momentous occasion. You see, GFA was having a Hog Slog (A race that includes Running, Biking, and multiple opsticals including a big mud pit at the end). Katie and I decided to participate, so we spent a few months training. This past week however, we both weren’t doing too well health-wise, so we weren’t too sure how the race would go. But the weather was decent (raining and overcast, slightly chilly), our costumes were obnoxious (Blue body paint with green clothes and capes), we were excited to be participating in the race with friends (so it didn’t really matter if we won or lost), and there was great fellowship afterwards!

So, I guess the purpose of this post is because I haven’t written in a while and thoght I’d just give you a quick update on an event that recently happened.

Katie and I got in third place in the Piglet Bracket number 1, which consisted of about 5-6 other teams. Yay! we placed! next year will be great, and we’ll be sure to train even more!

Source: The First Annual GFA Hog Slog

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I’m enjoying playing with the old lens I had for my film camera, on my digital SLR. Gives a whole new perspective to the world I see and adds more depth and personality to the photos I take. I’ll add a few more photos to this post as I go through the many that I took. Enjoy!

Click to view slideshow.

Source: Fun with my new Camera

Welcome back soldier. Here are some things you need to know about this war that we are in the middle of:

1) Your greatest weapon is prayer. When you see a downpour of fiery darts headed for you, get on your knees and ask the King to protect you. You’ll be surprised the countless times that He will willingly, without hesitation, throw Himself in the line of fire for you, leaving you unscathed.

2) Remember the battle is already won by the King, the enemy is just a sore loser and wants us to forget all that the King has done for us.

3) You have an equally important weapon. Your Sword. No matter how matted and dirty it may get, the blade is sharper than any weapon you have ever laid eyes on, and will remain that way. Never let it leave your sight. Not only is it your sword, but it is an instruction manual for anything you need to know or are confused about. Ask the King to explain it to you, and He will.

4) The King is the most patient, gracious, loving, and compassionate King you will ever encounter. Never turn your eyes from Him and you will do jut fine. I encourage you, young soldier, to learn more about Him and do what He does.

5) Don’t give up! There are many of us in this unit. Each of us are in it together. No matter how rough this terrain will get, we are here to pull each other through. No soldier is left behind.

6) Don’t get involved in civilian affairs. It is only a distraction. They won’t understand what the battle is like, but will want you to join them in everything you can imagine. Don’t get distracted. Keep your focus on the King and you’ll do just fine. Maybe, through your faith and trust in the King, others will join with us in the battle.

7) Never lose your tags. They are why you were called to the battle, why the King chose you, and they contain the call for the remainder of your life.

8) The King is always there for you. He isn’t afraid of your filth, He knew what He was getting Himself in by calling you to be a part of His inheritance, yet He still called you. He will be there to wipe away your tears, He is there to pick you back up when you fall, He will ALWAYS be there. Trust Him.

9) Don’t forget what you will learn along the way. Don’t forget what the King has brought you from.

10) Love those around you. Remember we’re all in it together. We each have our fiery darts, temptations, and storms to go through.

11) Keep moving forward towards the King. You’ll learn more as you go.

12) If it gets too dark to see in front of you, drop on your knees and call out for the King. He will shed light on the situation.

13) Look forward to the Kingdom.

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Lately the battle has been very rough for me. And it helps to remember that we are soldiers in a battle. We can’t see the enemy, but he sure has had time to study humans, he knows how to trick us into believing lies. BUT WE ARE VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST. Katie and I were talking about how in our group of friends, we are all battle-weary. But we are there to help each other. Lifting each other from the pits we fall in. Throwing ourselves in the line of fire when they are too tired to move on. Praying with each other. Reminding each other of the reason we are in this battle. There are millions out there who have NO CLUE that Jesus loves them, wants them as part of His family, Our family. Anyway… just wanted to share this.

Source: We’re in a Battle

I’m the kind of person who likes to have a plan. To know what will happen, what has happened, and what is happening. This makes me rather impatient and is quite stressful at times. I like to be in control, but that is not always the situation. I’m learning to be flexible, to go with the flow. I love spontaneity, when I’m the one that sparks it, or if I’m in a chill mood. Knowing what will happen in my future, who will be involved, and how it will occur, in the exact timeframe it’ll unfold… That’s where I get hung up.

At those moments I am reminded of the Lord. That He knows my past, my present, my future. He knew it all before I was even formed in my mothers womb. He knows how it will all unfold. I want desperately to live out His will for my life, to not fudge is up by trying to seize hold of the circumstances and weasel my way into manipulating things how I think they should happen. I’m learning to let go of my wants, my desires. To let the Lord orchestrate my life. He knows my deepest wants and desires, and He knows what is best for my life. I need to be content with that.

I don’t need to know what is going to happen, or how it will happen, but only to remain content in every circumstance as the Lord does what is best for me. I don’t need to be selfish and want what others have for myself, because obviously, that is not what is best for me, otherwise the Lord would be doing that in my life as well. I don’t have to know it all. And I’m okay with that. Finally.

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Lately I have been praying for patience. Not just with others, but with myself and with the Lord. Patience as the Lord teaches me the balance between sitting on the edge of my seat, ready to jump up to do whatever it is the Lord asks me to do; and not sitting on the edge of my seat, but reclining back, taking in each moment, waiting, and meditating on the Lord as he works in my life. I tend to be a radical person by nature. Either I’m all in, or I’m not. But I know there is a balance. And I know that I will find that balance as I pursue the Lord and grow in a deeper relationship with Him. Everything flows from that single task. Seeking the Lord, growing in Him, and applying all that He is teaching me, how He asks me to apply it. If I make that my goal, then everything else will follow.

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Anyway, that’s my thoughts as of late. To be content in all circumstances that the Lord orchestrates, not trying to manipulate, but allowing myself to be molded more into the image of Christ as I submit to His ultimate will.

Sorry if this doesn’t all make sense. If you’d like to know more about how I came to this conclusion, I would be more than happy to share with you.

Source: Being Content in the Lord

I’m not sure whether to be happy or something else about my birthday coming up. Should I be excited? Typically people get excited for their birthday to come around, they enjoy the gifts, the attention, the hugs, and birthday wishes. Showing them that they are indeed loved and cared for. For me though, I don’t get those “warm fuzzies” when people recognize that it’s my birthday, or nearing that day. Is it because I don’t like getting attention? Do I just not like the fact that it takes a birthday to get that attention? Maybe it is the same reason why I’m not a big fan of most holidays…

I don’t like having to need an excuse to do something nice for someone. An excuse to celebrate. Why wait for a holiday to show someone they are loved? Why wait till Christmas to rejoice in our Savior that came to DIE for the world? Why use a birthday to recognize someone you love and care about? Shouldn’t we live everyday as thought it’s our last? Live for the Lord and not care about the future? Not letting a friend slip by without knowing that you love them? Serving others because of the love of the Lord in our lives?

Maybe it’s just me. But that’s how I feel. I’m not against my birthday, I do find it weird that I’m almost 21, but I’m not against it. I’m just not a fan of people feeling obligated to do something for me because it was the day I happened to be born. I don’t know… it just feels weird…

But I’m not against those who do enjoy birthdays and holidays. And I’ll say a pre-thank you to those who do have plans, and to those who want to do something special. Thank you for your love. I do appreciate it.

Anyway.. I’ll stop now.

Source: Last few days of being 20

So, the other night God gave me the ability to cry again. Yes, I know it sounds strange, that being able to cry again would be a prayer request of mine, but as I mentioned in an earlier post of mine, I haven’t been able to cry for a long while. Teary eyed, yes. but full out crying, where tears run down your face and your nose gets all stuffy, and you want to just curl up in a ball and be alone. That’s what happened. For once, I’m not going to go into much detail about it. But I thought I’d write on here that God has answered my prayer. And I’m thankful for the moment I got to share with just Him and me, as I sat there and wept.

Anyway! Off to impacting thousands of lost souls in Asia!

Source: An Answer to Prayer

So, I went camping this past weekend with a group of friends. Like always, I brought my camera in the hopes of capturing some of the memories of laughter, rock climbing, avoiding the blue algae infested lake, worship, fires, and setting up the tents in the dark. You know, the normal. But I went to turn on my camera, and it was dead. It wouldn’t turn on. I charged the battery, so I knew it wasn’t that. it was officially dead.
How tragic! I didn’t know what to do without a camera! I felt kinda lost. So I prayed. “Lord, help me to remember these moments, give me a photographic memory for just this weekend. Please!”
And He did! I remember all the highlights. The beauty of His creation. The fellowship between all us friends. Was amazing!
Needless to say, when I got back, I began to search for a new camera. Decided to invest in a digital SLR. After much research, and lots of help from friends and my gpa, I bought a D3100 off of Amazon. Can’t wait till it arrives!!

Source: Dead Camera