Full Car, Full Temple of the Lord

This morning some of James' friends came with us to church. I like it when we bring people because it somehow makes me feel like it will make Pat feel good. Ha ha.

The sermon was about the whole Adam vs. Jesus idea. One man, Adam, "ruined everything", and then one man (/one God), Jesus, took care of it. It made me think about how everything comes around for (and also originates from?) God's glory. And also about how... it's almost good that we "inherited" Adam's sin... because then it only took one act to save us. Something about it made me feel more unified with everyone. "Mankind". Maybe I will try praying as "we" and "us" instead of "I" and "me".

The songs we sang were nice, too. "Pleased as man with men to dwell/Jesus, our Emmanuel". Oh yes!

I also got my two "angel tree" assignments. I have to buy "accessories" for a 16- and a 17-year-old girl. This will be one of the funnest/easiest tasks of the year. When John gave them to me, he said "you know, it doesn't have to be perfect - it's the gesture that counts". I said, "I don't think you understand - this is my FORTE!"

I am feeling funny today because I have been drinking more coffee than usual lately. But also I'm nervy/nausy because I sort of have "a date" (but not really, not a true date) tomorrow night. I'm wondering how many times I can use Crest Whitening Strips in one 24-hour period.

Bvvvvvv-Vvvv!