Am i being heard?

and if i am ... what is it that i'm actually saying?

do i want it to be heard?

in following up with some previous posts:

thank you for your prayers. our 'marvelous' event went smoothly and was honestly just what we'd envisioned it to be. it was worshipful and relaxing ... and downright fun. cash and i were able to participate but also be spectators as our weak efforts were seemingly blessed. we had a great time.

i have forgotten to post on here about an opportunity that God basically laid in my lap about two weeks ago. i wrote about my job and wondering how i should/could be pushing myself personally and professionally. things have been just very comfortable at my job for awhile. things have been going well, and i've been enjoying what i do more than ever in the past few years. just when i'd started to wonder how long i could feel like staying at my job would be healthy ... i was offered a position at a construction company. a man who attends FBC called and asked if i would be interested. i met with him later that week, and i accepted the position the following week. i will be transitioning out of my job beginning in early june. it all has happened so fast. i am going to hate leaving the church. the relationships i've developed through the past few years are ones that have shaped who i am. i hate change. whenever i start to second-guess my decision, however, i am reminded that this is something i've been waiting for. i need this change, even though it's going to be (and already has been to an extent) painful. i am praising God for His vast blessings and guidance.

your prayers for my preparation in going to costa rica are still desperately desired! i have no idea where my support level is, and the balance is due this sunday. i am not worried about this, but i don't want it to be an issue, either. we will be separated into two groups for most of the trip, so there are logistics to be worked out with the teams. in a smaller group, there is definitely going to be more of a chance to be intentional with some of the teens, though it will also present more intense issues with group dynamics. there will be no avoiding anyone. i don't know that this will be significant, but i can imagine the potential. our plane tickets were not initially booked, so we had to change our trip dates. we will be leaving one day later than planned (july 2) and returning one day later as well (july 10). this change in date saved us about $300 each in airfare.

oh, and happy belated mother's day to all of of you it would apply to, especially the first-time mothers! :)