The beginning of change

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Post #944

Not much to update you all on in the Poole adventure. First, for those who have emailed, commented, facebooked,hugged or called...thank you, thank you, thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support. Indeed it is a rough time, and I'm a true believer that we can't do this thing called life on our own. So mahalo for your love.

David will be finishing his time as youth pastor at the end of February. This will be a key time to transition the students, and set a plan for the youth group to run with an interim youth pastor until they find the next full time guy/gal. Our hearts are to continue to serve and love the teens until God calls us to the next season. Just because you don't have the status of "youth pastor" doesn't mean you can't disciple, encourage, and love teens. With that being said, if you attend a church and there's a need for youth leaders, jump in! There's such a need for Godly people to love and disciple teenagers. Unfortunately, there's such a steady spiritual decline amongst this up and coming generation, that I'm convinced we need more people everywhere who will serve in youth groups all across America. So what are you waiting for...Go, grab your youth pastor and ask where you can plug in. *stepping off soap box*

This past Friday we set a world record in how many people we can fit into our little house. *Drum roll please* 32 teenagers! Yes, despite the news of the resignation that did not keep students from attending our Open House. In fact, our house was bursting at the seams.

God continues to provide sub jobs for me. For two weeks in a row, I've worked Monday-Friday. What a blessing, although I'm exhausted. David and I went cruzing this past Saturday over to Kona, a needed break after all that has happened.We had some good time together, and good conversation. It was good to dream again, although come March we'll need a job for David. If you know of a job, preferably in Hilo, would you please let us know:)

So I know I need to post more pictures. David went night diving after Open House and caught the biggest fish yet...we'll post pictures soon. Currently it's sitting in my freezer with the other waiting-to-be-eaten fish. He speared it as it was sleeping. I told him that was unfair to the fish...he didn't have a chance. I guess the "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" doesn't apply to spearfishing. Anyone craving fish? just give us a hollar.
By the way...it was so good to talk to Jenna Y and Dani Mac this past week. So refreshing! May God continue to lead and guide you in His will. In fact, that goes for every reader reading this blog. May the God of the Universe, who loves YOU so much that He sent His Son to die on the cross for YOU, lead you and guide you into His will for your life and that nothing would be burdensome, but everything would be full of life and freedom (1 John 5). Oh, by the way...His Son ain't dead... in fact...He's alive and we'll see Him soon! Thank you Jesus, for that is my hope every single day.

Love you all.
Send me your thoughts: kelsey.poole09@yahoo.com

Kelsey