Back to School and Many Other Things

The summer is great. The freedom...the relaxation...the rest. It is good to blow off some steam, break your routine, and not be bound by 'normal' life. It is important to visit family and friends, build better relationships, and create lasting memories. I think God wants us to have this time and we definitely need it especially living in the ATL.

But I am glad it is over! School starts for us tomorrow and it signals, for the Saunders' home at least, the return of normal, structured life--yes! I need the summer but after awhile I am ready to get rid of it. It has been great but I am ready for the fall and getting back to school and...many other things. Here are some of those other things:

1. I am ready to see my friends at church consistently. Most people miss between 2-5 Sundays in the summer with a few missing many more. The Crossing is like a family and when members of the family who were always there are suddenly gone it can be disappointing. And as good as the summer has been for us at The Crossing, there should be a good crowd there when everyone gets back.

2. I am ready to organize my life. The summer has been chaotic and routineless at times. Though not necessarily a neat person I do need consistency. I can handle chaos better than others but I don't thrive in it. I can hear many of you nodding in agreement about yourselves; you are ready for some order.

3. I am ready to see some big things happen at The Crossing. It just seems like some big things are coming this fall and I am excited about it. The fall is often a time for growth but this fall could be especially memorable...and I can't wait. You will be hearing more about it.

4. Oh and one more...I am ready for some football! The guys and I have been talking about it for a month. Logan is in full practice mode. ESPN talks about it everyday. Even Shelli said she can't wait for football...she loves the sedative effect of Sunday afternoon games!

So lets get back to school and the many other things that we all know we need. Be consistent in attendance at The Crossing, bring order to your life, and let's see some big things happen this fall at church!

Oh yea... and lets watch some football!