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I'm a panda... white and black and furry-looking! A panda always eats, shoots, and leaves (you'll have to ask me to explain that one :) ). Actually, I was given my nickname by some friends who had a hard time remembering how to pronounce my last name. I have been "Chanda Panda" for 6 whole years... some of my friends NEVER call me by my first name (and that includes my future husband :-) ). On January 3, 2009, I am going to relinquish my current last name for a new one, and marry my best friend-- the wonderful man that God made for me!! We are excited to see how the Lord will use our lives together!

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Following

Cuvulti! (Don't ask me what it means, because SOMEBODY won't tell me.... :) )

Just a quick little update on what goes on in a Chanda Panda world. School, work, and college are all going fairly well... it's hard to keep them all organized, but for all that, it's going well! :) Had a great weekend with the e-team from Northland... some good ministry, fun, and fellowship. My little "niece", Rebekah, is the cutest thing! I verily believe she recognizes and knows me... she's always giving me big smiles. :) Last night we unloaded the hay wagon and put some bales around the house for insulation and then put the rest in the barn for the cows. I picked up a chicken for the first time in my life-- thrilling! ;)

Last night John and I were walking toward a mysterious location known only as "Otto's Chicken Coop" for an undetermined reason. It was dark and I wasn't sure where I was going. So, I decided to follow John instead of walk next to him. I figured, "Well, John knows where he's going-- if John doesn't trip and fall, then neither will I!" It reminded me of my walk as a Christian. I need to be careful who I am following so that I don't trip and fall, either. Primarily, I need to follow Christ, and then secondarily, Christian leaders. I am reminded of the verse which says, "Follow me, as I follow Christ." So, am I a good follower? Do I follow people who follow Christ? And, am I a good leader? Who is following behind my footsteps? Am I leading them to Christ, or will they end up tripping and falling?

I was talking to a dear friend last night, and we were sharing about some awesome answers to prayer that have just happened in the last day or two. It is exciting to see the Lord work in our lives and do "impossible" things! A few of the prayer requests I have seem "insignificant" in most people's eyes, but I know that I can take them to my Heavenly Father! He will never say, "Chanda Panda, why are you asking for that? Don't you know that's silly? Grow up!" He is ever patient and will answer according to His perfect will and timing.

Well, homework is calling... I have a final this week in Daniel/ Revelation and a big research paper due for Romans. But, after next Monday, I will be DONE with those 2 classes and will then begin Acts, which is my LAST undergraduate class!!!! Hooray!!!!

Have a good and godly day!

alc

1 Comments:

Blogger Bethany said...

sounds like life is interesting and eventful, Ashley! That is awesome! Keep pressing on and keep us updated! :)

October 12, 2006 5:41 PM  

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