Maila Gibson

What's Up

Hey Everyone!

I'm on Kauai right now, but wanted to check in. Last weekend was a whirlwind, but very successful. I'll post pictures of the Mother's Day show when I get home.

Saturday I joined the Spirit of Aloha with New Hope. I was a part of a beautification project at Farrington High School, where our church meets week after week. It felt so good to serve, but the ministry that happened in my heart was unexpected.

A team of about 10 of us landscaped in front of the Farrington sign outside of the auditorium. I've never planted anything before and any plants I've ever been given have died almost immediately. I have a new appreciation for landscapers. It was hard work. The hardest part was preparing the soil. We raked and hoed in the hot sun, pulling stubborn roots and weeds. It was a long, but necessary process to get the soil to the best condition possible in order to house and nourish the beautiful ferns we were planting. Quietly, God spoke spoke to me as I worked. His desire is for me to be in the best condition in order for him to use me. However, being a human, there are things in my heart that aren't condusive to the things he needs to plant in me. Jealousy, anger, and selfishness are like stubborn weeds that need to be pulled. It can be a painful and long process, but it's so worth it. I'm so glad God loves me the way I am now, but loves me too much to let me stay that way.

Anyway, I've been going through some tough changes in my life, so expect some new songs as I expect a better and stronger me! Speaking of new songs, I got the "go ahead" for another CD. We'll be working on it throughout the year and we're shooting for a Fall 2005 release at the latest. Thank you for constantly supporting me!