Stink! It's about time Joel!
Hey my buds! Remember me? It's Joel. Joel Krahn....
I've put this off waayyyy to long, even a chiding post by Scott couldn't get me goin' on this. I could say I've been super busy with work and finishing up the yearbook, but I suppose that would be lying. Not that I haven't been busy with those things. There's been so many times that I loaded up the page with the intentions of telling you super peeps where I'm at, what I'm doing, but I've always put it off.
Oh man, where to start. Well, the last time I saw most of you was April 19th. Since then I've been to 7 of your houses and seen at least half of you since that fateful day. Road trippin' home with Steveo was a blast. Getting to see you in your natural habitats was soooo cooool. We were at Jahnaya's house chilling out and we were all thinking, how *normal* is this? Sooo chill, not weird at all. Yeah so Kels was at my house for a week. That was pretty normal too. It was soooo funny though, cause she came to my church and I know I got some pretty intresting looks. "Woah... did you see that Joel was with a girl?" My college and career Sunday school class probably thinks we were getting married, along with half of Stienbach by now. Word spreads.
I've been working for about a month now. Yesterday was my last day cause I'm kickin'er back to to Qwanoes (woot woot) for the summer. What is really weird is that I haven't been hanging with my friends nearly as much as I thought I would be. I can count on one hand all the times I've chilled with any of my old buds. The reason for that is that I have been so apathetic. Dangerously so. I've come home from work, had supper, and frittered away on my computer, working on the yearbook, and decimating the wii at tennis. I've also been apathetic in my getting to know God more. I thought I would be delving into the word with all this time on my hands. But just as it was in Kaleo, there is always something "better" do be done. I have been thinking a lot about the fall though. Jezreel is still on my mind. So is Hillsong international leadership college. So is (to a lesser extent) community college with graphic design. Just hoping and praying still that God will nudge me in the right direction.
On a different note I went to Winkler the other day, not to see Steve (which happened anyway) but to see the dedication of the Brittany and Jordan memorial project. This may not mean anything to you, but I'm putting this on here for Jordan and Dots and the K1's. As emotional a time it was for Ralph and Joc and Kristen and my family, it was a super sweet time. (In case you don't know, Jordan and Brittany were my cousins.) The place is amazing! The middle of the prairies looks like Florida complete with a huge beach and a lake. The prayer garden is amazing as well. You can tell that this was a good way for the family to handle their grief; they were able to pour all their emotions into this project. This made it have some feeling to the whole place, like it was not enough physically to capture the essence of two super lives, but spiritually, it was filled to the brim. The ceremony was so good as well. Each speech resonated truth within it. I was especially encouraged when Ralph, Joc, and Kristen were able to share their feelings about this project. They are such giants in their faith, even if they don't feel that way themselves. They are able to hold on to their faith, even having it strengthened in some ways, through the most traumatic experience. That is a real showing of faith. Being able to smile and laugh even when your heart is broken. They are role models to anyone going through a tough time.
I was able to bring a camera along and do a little practice for this summer.
Here's a hackjob panoramic shot complete with mysterious floating head.
I've put this off waayyyy to long, even a chiding post by Scott couldn't get me goin' on this. I could say I've been super busy with work and finishing up the yearbook, but I suppose that would be lying. Not that I haven't been busy with those things. There's been so many times that I loaded up the page with the intentions of telling you super peeps where I'm at, what I'm doing, but I've always put it off.
Oh man, where to start. Well, the last time I saw most of you was April 19th. Since then I've been to 7 of your houses and seen at least half of you since that fateful day. Road trippin' home with Steveo was a blast. Getting to see you in your natural habitats was soooo cooool. We were at Jahnaya's house chilling out and we were all thinking, how *normal* is this? Sooo chill, not weird at all. Yeah so Kels was at my house for a week. That was pretty normal too. It was soooo funny though, cause she came to my church and I know I got some pretty intresting looks. "Woah... did you see that Joel was with a girl?" My college and career Sunday school class probably thinks we were getting married, along with half of Stienbach by now. Word spreads.
I've been working for about a month now. Yesterday was my last day cause I'm kickin'er back to to Qwanoes (woot woot) for the summer. What is really weird is that I haven't been hanging with my friends nearly as much as I thought I would be. I can count on one hand all the times I've chilled with any of my old buds. The reason for that is that I have been so apathetic. Dangerously so. I've come home from work, had supper, and frittered away on my computer, working on the yearbook, and decimating the wii at tennis. I've also been apathetic in my getting to know God more. I thought I would be delving into the word with all this time on my hands. But just as it was in Kaleo, there is always something "better" do be done. I have been thinking a lot about the fall though. Jezreel is still on my mind. So is Hillsong international leadership college. So is (to a lesser extent) community college with graphic design. Just hoping and praying still that God will nudge me in the right direction.
On a different note I went to Winkler the other day, not to see Steve (which happened anyway) but to see the dedication of the Brittany and Jordan memorial project. This may not mean anything to you, but I'm putting this on here for Jordan and Dots and the K1's. As emotional a time it was for Ralph and Joc and Kristen and my family, it was a super sweet time. (In case you don't know, Jordan and Brittany were my cousins.) The place is amazing! The middle of the prairies looks like Florida complete with a huge beach and a lake. The prayer garden is amazing as well. You can tell that this was a good way for the family to handle their grief; they were able to pour all their emotions into this project. This made it have some feeling to the whole place, like it was not enough physically to capture the essence of two super lives, but spiritually, it was filled to the brim. The ceremony was so good as well. Each speech resonated truth within it. I was especially encouraged when Ralph, Joc, and Kristen were able to share their feelings about this project. They are such giants in their faith, even if they don't feel that way themselves. They are able to hold on to their faith, even having it strengthened in some ways, through the most traumatic experience. That is a real showing of faith. Being able to smile and laugh even when your heart is broken. They are role models to anyone going through a tough time.
I was able to bring a camera along and do a little practice for this summer.
Here's a hackjob panoramic shot complete with mysterious floating head.
posted by Joel at 2:21 PM
10 Comments:
Hey Joel! it's really great to hear from you. That's cool what they did for your cousins, they sound like they were incredible people. I will be praying that God gives you an incredible passion for Him and that He gives you peace about what to do this fall. Hope all goes well when you leave for camp :o) see you soon!
LOVE it Joel! See ya soon!
Joel, it's great to hear from you! Thanks for opening your heart to us, it means a lot. I'll be praying for you as you leave the ole home and head back here for a new adventure. I'm super stoked to work with you this coming week :) There is a lot of work to be done! But of course, it's all flexible, so you won't have an excuse to not have God time ;)
See you soon bro!
dude, its good to hear from you, even though i see you often. and great job talking about the service, well said.
Totally excited for you this summer! Praying the Lord uses this time to speak to your heart about the Fall... don't be surprised if an answer doesn't come 'til late...He often chooses to work that way ;) Oh and take care of Jordan, make sure he takes time off
Did anyone see the mysterious floating head?
I saw it, but it isn't too obvious. Its a great pano :)
Joel!! Soooo sweet to hear from you, and i will be praying for you a passion to read God's word, and that He will speak to you when you do. missss you!
Hey Joel, well done my friend. Thanks for talking about apathy. Don't feel alone on that one. I'm struggling with the same thing. It's like the other end of the spectrum from Kaleo which was all about God and then at the end you kinda fall off...
Love you brother, I'll pray for you in that.
Joel you're at camp=)=) I miss you man I can't wait to see you soon and catch up. Thanks for taking the time to put into words what's in your heart.
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