Hello!
I apologize for the lack of updates recently, things in Topeka have been busy, busy, busy. Between work, volunteering at church, and making time for friends, I struggle to find time to update my blog, but I hope to get better about keeping everyone up to date on my life in Kansas!
Very excited for the coming month(s) in Kansas, because of the B-E-A-utiful weather we have been experiencing! Most days have been in the mid-high 60's, and at night temperatures often drop into the 40's-30's! For about 30 minutes, a few days ago, rain began to fall along with some wet snow! It was the first time I have seen real snow (even though most people in Topeka would not claim this to be real snow since I was about 5 years old! The weather this week is not supposed to read the 60's, and many nights will be in the low 30's, which is unreal, considering my friends in Florida are still sweating as they walk from their house to their car.
This weekend was very eventful and relaxing at the same time. I traveled with some friends about 20 minutes east of Topeka to a 'legendary' tradition among Topekans (is that a word?) called Gary's Berries Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. This is just as much fun as it sounds like.
We spent the next hour lost in a corn maze, which was surprisingly exciting, and surrounded by farm animals and all the elements of fall in Kansas. I had never been through a corn maze, but it definitely exceeded my expectations, and I was happy to be spending the weekend with such great friends.
On Sunday, I visited a new church and spent the rest of the day with my friends Haley and Tessa. As they studied I wrote poetry and caught up on some reading; but we made sure to spend some time unwinding with a bonfire and foil dinners to cap off a near perfect weekend. I feel energized and well rested after a fun weekend.
Early last week I began experiencing frequent chest pains, similar to some I have felt off and on for 2 years, or so. But, these were very frequent and excruciatingly painful. I took a trip to the ER to see if there was any imminent danger in the pain, but the doctors could find nothing from an EKG and a chest X-Ray. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow at 2:45 (cst), so please be praying that the doctor would be able to accurately asses the cause of the pain. I am confident that whatever is going on will only work to glorify the name of Christ.
Also, I have started working out with some close guy friends (insert laughter here). On Saturday we worked out arms, chest, back, and abs; and even today I am painfully sore. Hopefully I can start to drop some of the dead weight I have gained over the past few years and bring back my 16 year old healthy self. Stay tuned for results and progress photos.
Although times have been good in Topeka, and my circumstances have greatly improved, I am still trying to remind myself daily that my joy is found in Christ alone. My great friends and awesome job are not my hope and security, they didn't die in my place to save me from my sins. But I know, as a believer, I am able to enjoy these great gifts from God so much more because I understand he has given them to me in the perfect time. I am grateful for mercy today, and for the gifts God has given me to point me back to him!
Soli Deo Gloria
-Daniel
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