Last Tuesday 10 of 2009!!!!

1. I am dog sitting the best dog ever again she is sooo cute and keeps me up and going.
2. It was probably the smallest Christmas ever but the best one yet being with my family.
3. I am so light that clint could actually pick me up I felt soo good after that my sister let me borrow her guy for a min :)
4. I am sooo excited for the new sunday school lessons we are going to be going through. im hoping my friends can go!!!
5. Christmas eve and spending it with the little ones so their parents could be in church they are such a blessing and so much to learn from.
6. Clint had no where to go on christmas so he got to spend it with us.
7. My dad is so excited to have a friend to watch football with :) it was soo cute what he told me.
8. Abigail Shuff she is 2 years old and is sooo cool.
9. I have enjoyed going on long walks this week.
10. My sister and clint and how they are good example for me

Tuesday 10

hmmm sooo many things to be thankful especially with it being christmas this week.



1. Its CHRISTmas onFriday!

2. My family came down this weekend and there were no problems.

3. My friends came to the Living Nativity at church!!!

4. Clint for bbqing last night(my sisters kinda bf its hard to explain)

5. My grandpas love I had to hold his hand and make sure he didnt fall at the living nativity because it was dark and i felt the love and his gratefulness for me helping him.

6. Even if my weight is up tomorrow I am going to weigh in. I know im my heart I have to.

7. Tati has off work on thursday!!! BFFL time!!! :)

8. I dont know one present I am getting for christmas well some people have hinted. I tend to like surprises now.

9. My brother invited me over to watch tv.

10. My brother and I have more in common now that he is married to wife that is younger than me!

The greatest gift of all

Christmas is this week and pastor had an awesome sermon to get me ready for the true meaning of Christmas. I have always known it is not about the physical gifts people give me it is about the birth of king and the gifts he gives us.

A gift is something given from the heart and thats what God gave us with Jesus' birth. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given." Isaiah 9:6 Christmas is something God gave to us a gift.

I really liked this verse well the begining is my fave "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above..." James 1:17 That is sooo true I know a gift that someone gives to me is something that God meant for me to have.

More importantly God gave us his salvation In John 3:16 he mentions giving too... "For God so love the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." Also like in Ephesians 2:8-9 they mention the same things. Salvation is a gift. it is by grace through faith. In Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is DEATH; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord"

But the awesome thing about this gift of salvation is "For the gifts and the calling of God are IRREVOCABLE" Romans 11:29. That is the most amazing thing. The only thing I want for this Christmas is something my grandmother always wanted for her children and her grandchildren for them to know Jesus at a young age and serve him. All I want if for all my friends to come to know Jesus. I would love if my friends have what I have and love Jesus as much as I do and serve him faithfully. I dont need presents I would love to have my friends presence with me and Jesus in heaven one day.

I am so happy to be celebrating the birth of Jesus this week. Went to the Living Nativity tonight and it was awesome! :)

Tuesday 10

1. My moms party turned out amazing.
2. Two people gave speeches and really showed my moms true qualities and said such nice things about her.
3. I finally got the hold off my account and was able to apply for grad school.
4. The bookmark wade gave me in a book :)
5. I am on a hunt for a personal trainer so I can get to goal or someone to teach me how to workout I dont think I do it right. I want to learn and I am thankful for that.
6. My sister being there for me when my dad yells at me which really scares me.
7. Walking for many miles at a time I never used to be able to do it.
8. Caleb and Patrick they are such cute little kids and taught me a lot. They had be bouncing them on the trampoline forever.
9. The stories my grandpa tells me and he doesnt tell my mom.
10. I got a lot of my christmas shopping done!!! :)

I started a trend

So I just go window shopping at the mall now because I dont have a lot of money and now the new trend is peace signs. Well I personally dont really like peace signs because from what my mom told me. They represent a broken cross. When you look at the two sides that go down if they were to be pulled up it is a cross. But now I have two people who wont buy anything with the peace sign any more. I am talking about the the circle one.

That is my little thing I wanted to blog about!

I also love Kris Allens cd. My fave song is Live like you were dying I hear it on christian radio all the time. Here is the link if you want to download it!

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=3e81ba68ebacc79aab1eab3e9fa335ca00e89357f1cfdd1f

Tuesday 10

1. We finally figured out our reservation at our hotel.
2. I got to be up close next to a humongous killer whale. God creates some awesome creatures.
3. Even though we had issues this weekend I had fun with my family.
4. Its finals week!!! One more semester.
5. I have great friends who are there for me when I dont have a lot. God works everything out.
6. My mom turn 50 on friday and we are throwing her a surprise party on sunday!!! :) she is going to kill us.
7. The beach. I enjoy the sand and the great workouts it gives my calves. Just walking next to a friend and enjoying the sounds is amazing too.
8. Even though my parents dont have much they still took us to seaworld. They tend to always over draft :/ But still know in the end God will provide
9. Danny won Biggest Loser.
10. I am gaining muscle which is helping me lose more!! I wish I had a trainer though to teach me.

Tuesday 10

I am sooooo thankful for sooo many things this week.

1. I enjoyed the cold weather. I was sooo worried about it and when I got there I loved it.
2. I am a size 8 now!!
3. We all got along.
4. My sister in law didnt give me a headache and we got along.
5. I ran in the cold in shorts for 20 laps in the front yard on my trip.
6. we get more family time this weekend we are going to seaworld.
7. I push throught the pain when I am working out.
8. God is good all the time.
9. I had no internet for 4 days and loved every minute of it!
10. Last week of classes!!

Thanksgiving awesomeness

I just wanted to blog about my awesome Thanksgiving God gave me.

I enjoyed this trip soo much. My dad and I got along on the way up and we didnt fight one bit except when I wanted to eat dinner and he wouldnt stop. I loved the cold weather it felt sooo good. My favorite thing was when I got there and did my favorite thing...I looked at the stars they are amazing in Middleburg. Since there isnt much light pollution there. Thanksgiving was a fun time too we all got along. That night we took out the telescope and looked at the moon and jupiter. Then we saw the space shuttle and space station go overhead. Friday was an even better day and I got to bond with my sister in law who usually annoys me. We went shopping and made sugar cookies it was sooooo much fun. I stayed up late everynight watching a movie with my siblings and then I would read before I went to bed. Then Saturday we went to gainesville and saw butterflies and then bonded somemore later by playing games. O wait friday we played a game and saturday we decorated gingerbread cookies and had a contest with it. I also enjoyed playing volleyball. I really bonded more than ever with my family this weekend and I think my sister in law was to help because no one fought this year. Last year was a disaster. God worked everything out amazing this year!!! I had a blast and I missed being with my family today. My granddad is getting sooo old and it is making me sad because I see him againg very fast. But I know it will all work out.

AMAZING Thanksgiving!!!

Tuesday 10

1. yay i remembered with everything going on.
2. my parents saving me when my car died.
3. the sleep i got when i was sick
4. tati for bringing me home when i got sick at the mall sooo sorry it happened!!
5. elfyourself. the end.
6. i got a majority of my hw done.
7. i have an idea for my constructed reality photo for my class.
8. my mom for when i am sick at first she blames me then she takes care of me really well and asks me if i want popsicles :)
9. It is Thanksgiving in a day.
10. I am all packed :) minus all the laundry they do and i will add to my suitcase

Awesome sermon

Today I had a sick day and missed church it felt really weird not to be there but my mom said I needed to rest. I have to be better by the time I see my aunt because I cant get the pregnant mommy sick. But the youth pastor preached today about everything he went through with his wife and the birth of their twins. Which I have wrote on here about the tough pregnancy that Kristin had and was in the hospital and couldnt see her twins.

Pretty awesome sermon you can listen to it here:
http://www.newlifeindavie.com/media/sermons/give-thanks-in-all-things/

Sorry for the post with the sad faces I did not feel very good in the middle of the night and I kinda did that in my sleep.

Wednesday 10

1. I leave for Thanksgiving in one week. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I get to see my new baby cousin...but she is kinda in the womb but she will be there. yes I am a dork.
2. Chasen is coming and I really want to go and jeremy camp, and the afters. That will be an awesome concert I just gotta find someone to go with.
3. Only 3 more weeks left of school.
4. I am doing really good at running. I am enjoying it.
5. Britni and Tati are getting better from the flu.
6. Kristen is home with her babies and enjoying the memories she is making with them.
7. The Living Nativity is coming and very quickly.
8. I am gaining muscle. even though I dont want to I know I have to
9. We are throwing a surprise 50th bday party for my mom which I need to start planning.
10. I weighed this morning and my weight was actually down lets hope I can keep it that way.

Hope in God Stephanie Paul I gotta keep saying that to myself over and over.

Tuesday 10

Sorry I didnt write and last weeks didnt post it was a draft when i went to go and see what happened and this week i am late with writing.

1. Kristin went home this week!!
2. Krisitin got to see her babies on friday!!
3. I had fun at the air show and am soo proud to be an American.
4. Since today is veterans day I am sooo thankful for the men and women who are serving and served for our country.
5. Powerpoint for my class came out awesome
6. Tati got to go to the concert
7. almost 2 weeks till thanksgiving!!
8. I ran today!!
9. I keep using the phrase from sundays sermon in my head Hope in God Stephanie (listen to the sermon if you wanna know more)
10. I made a new friend on Sunday!!

Tuesday 10

1. How my church has stuck together praying for kristin and mark and ever creating a facebook fan page for her for updates.

2. Thankful kristin is still doing good and the procedures the doctors are doing are working.

3. Tati for helping me when i wanted to give up.

4. I was finally able to do a sit up and push up! Maybe not perfect but I did one.

5. My mom hacked into my sisters facebook and wrote the sweetest thing to me.

6. Shay on the bigest loser has taught me a lot about myself.

7. I made an awesome healthy dinner tonight.

8. the song the climb by miley cyrus

9. suar free pudding.

10. I got awesome grades in my 8 week classes.

Tuesday 10

1. Kristin had her twins but now she is in the hospital right now getting surgery for a blood clot. She is the the youth pastors wife please pray for her. She hasnt seen her babies yet and now is going to a different hospital then them. She is so strong and I know she will pull through.

2. I got through open house it was a long day and I got through it.

3. I got hired in my class.

4. I finally paid tuition.

5. I was able to write mr. slocum at church and explain some things to him about me.

6. I am excited for the living nativity coming up we are expecting 6,000 people!

7. I have been determined lately to lose weight!

8. Tati came through on sunday for my pics for my class! Thanks tati!

9. Abby on the biggest loser and her amazing story.

10. My mom and the wisdom she gives me

It was a wow morning

This Sunday a lot of things were revealed to me a lot of things in my life.

Sunday School has like slowly been leading up to this. We have been going through the Psalms and today we were on Psalm 73. We were talking abuot Asaph and when you hit a fork in the road. Lately I think I have hit that fork in many areas of my life I dont know what to do I am confused and in some situations I dont know what to do. But I need to go back to the basics I need to pray, ask for help from the right people, and read my bible.

I loved these verses Psalm 73:21-28 Especially the one I was greiving but you hold me in my right hand. It goes something like that.

Then the sermon today was pretty awesome It kinda had to go along with sunday school and my life. It was call First of All. God needs to be first in out lives. The main verse was Colossians 1:18- That He Himself will come to have FIRST place in everything. If we just put Christ first everything will workout. I have done that my whole life but sometimes I struggle with things. I know he will provide my money for school so I dont worry about that anymore. But sometimes I need to sit back and think What areas of my life do I need to put Christ FIRST?

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33

Then he went into talking about Matthew 6:25-34 Which goes into talking about dont worry what you wear or what you eat. I had this problem two times this weekend. I spent a good 20 to 30 mins deciding on what to eat. When life isnt about deciding what to eat it is about seeking His kingdom FIRST. When Pastor said that today I was like wow I need to just relax.

But I know somethings in my life need to change and I am going to change them. I had an awesome day at church I am determined. I am determinded to change things in my life for my grandmother. At the gym she is my determination. I wish she could be here and be proud of me. Ugh I miss her so much and lately on a daily basis. But I need to see God FIRST and it will all work out!!

Wow this is a long one if you read thanks for reading. I owe you a cookie :)

Tuesday 10

1. I didnt forget.
2. I realized some things in my life that need to change.
3. Tati is being notarized lol she can now be my notary!!
4. I got to talk to wade this week he tends to disappear but he has a family so it makes sense.
5. I have been eating better this week.
6. I had my 3 year anniversary being on weight watchers. This is the thing I am most thankful for because with out Jesus none of this losing weight stuff would happen.
7. I woke before my first day of class and went to the gym.
8. I got a B+ in my online class.
9. My aunt is having a baby girl!!
10. I graduate on May 15th!!!

Wednesday 10

1. Sports law is over but I am going to miss it I really enjoyed it.
2. I start two new awesome classes next week.
3. I have been working really hard in school.
4. I talked to my advisor last week and I am all set to graduate in may!! As long as I pass my classes.
5. I had a really good workout at the gym today.
6. I am able to run longer on the treadmil everyweek.
7. I can finally sleep well with my new pillow next gotta work on getting a new mattress.
8. My friends actually got to come to my ouse and hang out. It was britnis first time because we finally got a couch. I used to be embarressed to have people over.
9. My sister won a guitar because of me!!
10. I think I did awesome on my final today!

Tuesday 10

1. God's beautiful creation of the ocean! I have come to love it even when I didnt used to like it at all.
2. My sisters "friend" Clint he makes her really happy.
3. I made it to losing 145 lbs last week. even though this week I ruined it.
4. The fun time I had at Dave and Busters on Friday!
5. Alissas parents had a good visit.
6. I only have to find $716 dollars for school please be proaying for me this is a tough situation. I dont want to quit school my senior year.
7. My new haircut!
8. I took a 3 hour nap on sunday and it felt so good to rest my mind and body.
9. I have set some goals for things coming up.
10. I got to dog sit poochie last week!

Wednesday 10

Yes I am late I know I was up doing hw and fell asleep.

1. I actually woke up and went to the gym this morning. I was going to yesterday and that didnt happen.
2. I am counting my points again and it works.
3. Tati took the LSATS again and got through them :)
4. How my parents trust me we have a pretty strong bond.
5. Poochie is coming to stay the weekend today!
6. The fun I had in helping my moms sunday school class on sunday!
7. Alissa's parents are coming to visit! I love them!
8. I paid for the lawyer for my ticket I got well actually 2 :/
9. I got a 15 out of 15 on my case stdy in sports law.
10. God has the right time for everything!

Tuesday 10

Hi!!
1. My new sunday school teacher mr. slocum hes really cool.
2. my brother passed the bar
3. i got a 27 out of 27 on my sports law midterm.
4. I got my pics done for my digitally photography for the week.
5. Tati got her first week of a full time job done!! I am so proud and she take the LSATS on saturday be praying for her!!
6. I love sending cards in the mail to people at church who arent feeling well
7. I might have a new job opportunity.
8. I walked a billion miles today.
9. The amazing wonders God created at the beach. How we saw tons of jelly fish and didnt get stung...maybe its because we got out.
10. I got an A- on my second weeks assignment in digital photography

I almost forgot! Tuesday 10

I almost didnt write this.

1. My passion to go to paraguay now. But for ONE reason and ONE reason only!
2. Even though I am tired I still wrote this.
3. Biggest Loser started tonight. It gives me a lot of motivation.
4. I didnt do an intense workout today I just worked out a little and left.
5. The ability to have breakfast for dinner!
6. I got Tati to her first day of work even though she was late! No biggie :) <3 you!
7. I got a postcard from Australia! It made my day!
8. I submitted my application for grad school today!
9. Some of my money from financial aid came through!
10. I was able to help some people tonight on how to lose weight :)

Very sad

Today someone who I met one time has gone home to be with the Lord. It was at Anthony and Jessica's wedding on 08.08.08. He prayed during the wedding and was one of Anthony's good friends who was in seminary school a really nice guy. Some things went bad in his life and he tried to kill himself. He wasnt successful but then landed in the hospital on life support tonight he passed away. It is very sad. My sister is distraught because she got to know him a little when he had come down for the wedding. The thing that I am proud of is when she told me she was coming in to get her Bible and started reading it. That really shows a lot of her faith and how when something goes wrong she turns to God. I am so proud of my sister and I look up to her for that. :)

Please be praying for Rolands family during this tough time they are going through losing him.

Amazingness

Today was a pretty awesome day in church. God put Tiffany next to me and it all worked out thats I needed I needed someone to sit next to me who understands.

It kinda got put on my heart today that maybe I need to think about doing my moms idea and going to Paraguay for a little trip. Maybe I will go next year and get something done that has been needing to get done. :)

Wednesday 10

Yes I forgot I am sorry.

1. Watching the dog for 2 weeks turned out awesome.
2. My classes have been going pretty well
3. My kitty is doing a lot better.
4. I went spinning tonight and i hasnt spun in awhile.
5. The 4 of us actually had dinner together tonight.
6. My cellphone bill will be going down. we got my brother off our plan.
7. I am really enjoying my new sunday school teacher
8. britni and i have been friends since 6th grade that 10 years!
9. we have a special surprise for tati on fri!!!
10. My mom :)

Pray for this little guy

http://twitpic.com/grpuj

That is a picture of a little 2 year old I took in nursery at church today. He is a foster kid living with a family right now and hopefully the end of this week he will have foster parents. He has no parents all he has is Jesus. He is the cutest little 2 year old and his mommy and daddy gave him up. Luckily he is at a foster home called 4kids a christian program. It just breaks my heart knowing that someone gave him up. Atleast he has Jesus!! His name is Jayden and I had to take a picture because I probably wont see him again thats what the family said who is watching him this week said. I had to remember to pray for this cute little boy.

I also am so thankful for the lesson God put on Mr. Slocum's heart this morning in Sunday School. He thought of his own lesson and didnt use the Sunday School book. It was something I needed to hear. It is challenging me in lots of ways and showing me some important things going on in my life. Please pray for me!!

I finally decided to sit on the couch and do some hw and watch some tv. I decided to watch on demand free movies. I put on Little Women this movie is amazing and I have loved it ever since the first time I watched it. I feel like I am Jo a lot of the time. She is stubborn and we just have a lot of the same characteristics. She knows how to laugh and make people smile. She reminisces a lot about her sister and I think about my grandmother often.

I am also a lot about my grandmother lately when something bothers me I just keep it to myself. I just stay quiet which I can shockingly be very good at if you know me.

My life is moving so quickly I have so many decision to make and all I can do is pray and have faith that it will all work out. I know that God has my life so wonderfullyplanned out and I can't wait to find out how it will all work out!!

Tuesday 10

I am thankful for...

1. My first week of school went GREAT.
2. My cat came out of surgery fine and is home. I was worried about her.
3. Tati has a job interview tomorrow!!
4. We had our first family outing without my brother and we didnt fight!!
5. We went on a family shopping trip to Lifeway that was fun and I got a book out of it :)
6. I paid for dinner tonight.
7. My passion to go to grad school and the help people are giving me.
8. Finally went back to the gym on monday
9. That I can be there for my friends in australia who their stepdad just died. I am glad we are friends. Please be praying for kate and jess.
10. I sent a card to mrs. nelson this week.

Tuesday 10 its a little late.

1. I had a great first day of senior year!!
2. I am really praying about grad school and finding the right one.
3. I am dog sitting for 2 weeks! It is a challenge
4. I have been waking up early and walking before class I am proud of that
5. I did my hw already for this week :)
6. My baby cousin is due fev 21st I dont know if i said that already but I am excited!!
7. The amazing weekend I had with my friends and family
8. I have been eating pretty well with all my stress this week.
9. Work has been pretty slow during rush.
10. I am really excited about this school year and trying to keep my gpa up!!

Tuesday 10

1. My shower is finished!!!
2. i got money to buy my books even though its on credit its money available.
3. all of tati's bdays plans are set!!
4. the sermon on sunday was awesome and really motivated me.
5. my parents got home safely.
6. even though the game got rained out still got to see stevn curtischapman perform.
7. I am enjoying the days off from work before school starts.
8. I start my senior year of college next week.
9. I got some info from different grad school lots of decisions to make.
10. tomorrow is gonna be an awesome day!!

The most amazing thing happened

Total God moment today!!! sooo happy :)

Wednesday 10

Since we got delayed last night and I didnt get home today I had to write today.
1. I got a new sister.
2. God's beauty in the mountains of NH and MA
3. The wedding went great.
4. Dougs tour of Boston he did an awesome job and we got to see all the important sites.
5. How we walked the freedom trail and I was always ahead of the group.
6. I got to see people who I hadnt seen in a long time.
7. My first flight went amazing and I cant wait to travel again.
8. The fun time I had with my family.
9. The places my dad finds hidden like waterfalls and stuff.
10. All the stuff tati let me borrow that I didnt have for my trip.

Urgent Prayer Request

I got an email from pastor today saying that someones wife is in a very serious condition. She has a bleeding mass in her brain.

Her husband goes to our church and is 80 something and an awesome man of God. His wife goes to a catholic church but sometimes comes to our church for events. She is a very nice lady and I pray she gets better. Her name is Gaye.

I am thankful for...

1. I get to go on my first plane ride on thursday...pray for me.
2. My dad surprised my mom and they are at Dollywood.
3. Our bathroom is getting redone by someone from church who needs the money.
4. I am almost packed. All I need is clothes and shoes I sent everything else with my parents.
5. I have lost 143 lbs!!
6. I have been doing laps in my brothers pool.
7. My brother was actually nice enough to let us shower at his house since we dont have a shower it is getting put in tomorrow.
8. My phone interview recording thing tomorrow. please be praying for that and that it goes well
9. I miss my mom cant wait to see her on thursday!!
10. She always gives me more than enough when she leaves! :)

sorry for my post last night

but tonight God is soo great!!

I am happy times a million :) something amazing happened today :)

Tuesday 10

1. My secret weapon on prayer when something goes wrong.
2. Caleb and his laugh he is sooo funny. Six year olds rock!
3. Having breakfast for dinner :)
4. I am getting my hair relaxed on friday even though I am really scared.
5. My ability to smile through tough situations.
6. The church praying for my brother on sunday before the bar and his marriage.
7. We are flying JetBlue up!!
8. The baby ducks I saw firefighters rescue from the sewer drain.
9. I got to help my brother set up his house when him and his bride come home.
10. I got an awesome opportunity to do soemthing really cool!!!

My adventure with a 6 year old and what he taught me

We went to visit the Stone's from church yesterday and immediatly Caleb is like Stephanie lets go play. So we go play ball in the house and had a balst and didnt break anything lol. His parents didnt care. Then we were playing lightsabers and playing garbage disposal. dont ask lol. Then he said im hungry and we decide on cheeze its and to watch a hermie video. Hermie is a christian dvd that teaches kids stuff. wow and those teach you. It was on having faith in certain situations. Sometimes you need a kids movie to teach you to have a little faith. In some situations I get worried, I tend to be a worry wart sometimes.

Yesterday was filled with amazing things

Yesterday was church day my favorite day of the week. In Sunday school we are goin through James and we had an interesting discussion. We went through James 19-25. It was being about quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. I have been thinking about this when I listen to people. When someone needs me I need to do these 3 things. I need to be able to listen to what they are really saying. We talk so much and a lot of people even pay people to listen to them. This lesson helped me a lto and the discussion we had on it. It made me think a lot. It was my brothers last time teaching Sunday school because he will be going into the young married class when he gets back from his honeymoon. It was very sad but I am very proud of my brother.

The sermon was on prayer and how we need to use it as our secret weapon. He went through Ephesians 6:18-20. Luckily we have this relationship with God that we can go to him about anything anytime. You know how you say to someone I'll pray for you. Well my pastor challenged us to think LETS PRAY ABOUT IT RIGHT NOW! Which is a good thing to do. Lets not wait when you will probably forget. There was a good quote someone said but I didnt write down the name. "Satan trembles when he sees the weakest christian pray" also another one "Prayer is profitable when it is practiced"

I love my pastor he challenges us and makes think about so many things and apply it to my life. :)

Tuesday 10

1. My friends when I was going through a tough time this week.
2. When my car didnt start and I immediatly prayed about it and it started.
3. I really have noticed the strong power of prayer this year.
4. Fresh air!! I was at the gym the past 2 weeks and this week I was walking and I love fresh air.
5. When a friend is down I know what to do to cheer them up!
6. My new skinny cow truffle bars
7. When I tell my mom I need breakfast she gets me 3 kinds lol
8. My sister beat the level I couldnt beat on Diner Dash.
9. I get another sister in about 2 weeks and I am actually excited!!
10. That on my Forever 21 bag it says John 3:16!!

Tuesday 10

1. Summer and being able to swim 3 days last week.
2. My mom found a dress for my brothers wedding.
3. I got my shoes for the wedding and it was easy. I saw them I bought them exactly what I pictured.
4. Looking through my grandmothers things
5. My brother moved out and I can actually use the bathroom
6. My BFFL is kinda sorta teaching me piano!!
7. My determination to get to goal.
8. Water it tastes so yummy and is refreshing.
9. Those Nature Valley crunchy bars I never thought I would like them and they are AMAZING
10. I am thankful I can make people laugh. It makes my day!!

My boss texted saying shes running late and i need some prayer for my friend. We got on the subject of life having a purpose and God creating everything. We both know each other feels but we havent talked about it in awhile. We obviously dont believe the same things. I know deep down my friend loves Jesus they told me one day they accepted Jesus into their heart. Pray if the opportunity comes God will give me the right words. :-)

Its funny when God puts something right in your face something that you needed to hear. I love those moments. :)

Something to think about

In Sunday School yesterdaqy we were talking about bearing each others burdens. Now think about it, How do you bear someone's burdens? We were thinking it has to do with sin because we were going through Galatians. Yesterday we read Galatians 6:1-10 So when someone sins how do you bear those burdens? You dont go out and sin for them. But there are many ways you can help them. You can bear someone burdens by being an accountability partner, by encouragement, or by scripture. If you have to confront a friend about sin you need to confront them by using the fruits of the spirit. You need to confront gently. We also talked a little bit if a friend is taking a test and it is a burden you cant take the test for them but you can help them by cooking them a meal to help make it easier on them.

I have been thinking about this a lot i thought it was interesting. When you truly think about the phrase bearing someones burdens.

Have a great day!!

Memories

My granddad went out of town this weekend so we had to go feed the cats and the dogs. My mom was getting some of my grandmas old clothes to go to goodwill because they dont need to be sitting there. While my mom did that I went through my grandmas drawers. They smelt like old people like her old scent and it felt nice. I know that sounds weird but I miss her and its good memories.

As most of you know she died eventually of brain cancer and I was going through her bottom drawer and found old baby clothes. This is kinda sad. I guess she knew she was dying because she marked with a post it note and a pin holding it on saying whos clothes they were. But she wasnt with it. Instead of writing Cheryl and Paul she wrote Aunt Cheryls dress also work by stephanie and cherie. It was so cute and I remember seeing a pic with me in it. She knew she was dying and breaks my heart.

Lately I have been going through these feelings of I am forgetting what she looked like and how she used to sound. I dont want to. There are pictures but its not the same. I miss her hugs and her freckles and that old people smell that is fading on her stuff. I found her hair wraps that she wore when she lost her hair and all I can remember is her bald head with the port where they put the chemo into her brain. I dont want to be thinking those things. My grandpa is also getting old and cant move fast and its heartbreaking. I am a kid who spent lots of time with their grandparents they mean the world to me hearing their stories and sharing Gods love with me. I feel like I am forgetting it all.

Memories come back all the time but they get fainter and fainter. Be praying for me. Ugh I miss her so much and I know she wouldnt want me to be thinking like this. I want to sit in my bed and just cry but I cant the tears wont come. I guess thats a good thing.

Tuesday 10

I cant believe I forgot but I was very tired last night when I got home.

1. The amazing creatures at Seaworld and what they can do.
2. The memories I made with my family this weekend.
3. I have been dedicated to be going to the gym.
4. We finally booked the rehersal dinner. my parents are less stressed.
5. Today is one month until my brother gets married!!
6. I got to experience going through a clear tube in a tank with black and white dolphins.
7. My dad and I got some bonding time riding a ride 3 times in a row.
8. I didnt chicken out on this one ride at the water park.
9. My mom and watching her have a fun time!
10. How much I miss my church family when i go away.

Tuesday 10

Hiii this week has gone by again.



1. 38 more days till my brothers wedding.

2. My brother found a place a live and they are not living with us.

3. I have been going to the gym tomorrow will make 3 days in a row.

4. Neosporin i dont know what I would do without it. I always end up hurting myself. i have 3 blisters, i cut myself with a box cutter today and a bad paper cut. and one more boo boo

5. I am excited like a little kid to go see shamu

6. My parents. Even though they are going through financial problems they find the way to take us on trips.

7. Gabe from church finally getting his AA he has been through a lot with his car accident and wasnt supposed to live. God has a special plan for his life.

8. Nicole she is moving to Kansas and was really nice I am going to miss her.

9. the $5 shorts I got at old navy

10. The patience I have been having lately.

Tuesday 10

Its that time again!
1. My father and my grandfather.
2. That sunday wasnt as bad as I thought it would be being it was 3 years since my grandmother died.
3. I can go to the gym and I thought I couldnt
4. Graduation is over and had a fun time after with coworkers.
5. The rain all day :)
6. I went on a walk with my sister we barely do things together.
7. My sunday school class.
8. How only one person out all the people in sunday say thank you for the donuts i bring.
9. My parents will be married 29 years on sat!!
10. I get my own room soon :)

Urgent Prayer Request

This little kid came to visit our church today and he has stage 4 cancer. He is only 2 and couldnt go into nursery because he couldnt get sick. My sister told us about it and we saw the pastor praying with the family after. The power of prayer is amazing so please being praying for him. I was healed by the power of prayer when my neck was stuck and they had no clue what was wrong but the deacons came and prayed with everynight and layed hands on me. I dont remember it much but my mom says thats what healed me. This poor little 2 year might not live for much longer but it is in Gods hands now.

It really puts in perspective when this weekend I spent so much money and had such a good time with my friends and then I see this little 2 year old who is going through something really hard. He had no hair from chemotherapy and wearing a hat. Such a cute little vibrant kid.

Today was 3 years since my grandma died :( My mom, my aunts, and my grandpa went to the cemetary but us kids didnt go. I actually took it better this year.

My dearest friend...

That lady who I wrote about last week in the hospital she has a name and her name is Ann Slappy. She still isnt in the hospital but I feel like writing about her and explaining exactly what she means to me.

To start off her name used to be Ann Moore and she was the WMU director at my old chuch (womens ministry i think thats what it stands for). She ran the womens events and stuff and GA's(girls in actions where we learned about missions all around the world). She was a single mom who both of her previous husbands died and had 2 kids with her second husband and they were both in the service. So very proud of them they have been through a lot. We used to have sleepovers at her house and the church with other churches GA groups. We always were collecting items for people, like blankets for the homeless and school supplies for the childrens home. We were doing tons of service projects all the time and I miss doing it. We would send letters to missionaries across the country and across the world. She taught me to love Jesus with all my heart and serve Him in whatever I do.

The day my dads dad died I was at her house because they didnt want us there. She was there for me in times of need. We used to be pen pals and send letters to each other. She taught me how to write letters and know the importance of a letter.

When she got engaged to Andy I was the first to know. Andy was a widower too and they loved each other and had the cutest relationship since she was single in most of her life. Thats why it is sad for her husband now because he already lost one wife and i think it would hurt him to lose another. Ann never thought her kids would never get married and never have grandchildren but when she married andy she got lots of them. Then eventually her kids got married and had kids.

So many things are going through my head and all that she did to serve the Lords throughout her whole life and all she did for me and my family. I cant put it all into words all that she did for me. I love her so much and contributes to the person I am today. Things keep running through my mind since they did a lung biopsy and now she is on steriods. I know she moved away to GA and we arent close anymore but she is close to my heart. I know she wouldnt want me to sad and be faithful in the Lord but she has been through soo much in her life working at taco bell when she used to give us free food. she is so proud of me and always will be and i am thankful for our friendship and us going to that church because God put her in my life for a reason.

Now she is sitting in a hospital bed hating it, not knowing when she is going home(my mom talked her tonight) and all I can do is pray for her.

sorry this is soo long but this has be torn up inside because she means a lot to me and memories i need to write down. if you made it to the end thanks for being a great friend and reading this :) I love you!!

Tuesday 10

1. My doctor who did my wisdom teeth I was really scared about going under anestesia.
2. Everyone who wished me happy bday and bought me presents they were appreciated and didnt have to. I even got money from Australia from my friends there!!! Its sooo cool.
3. My friends and family who took care of me while I was stuck in my bed.
4. The nurses at the oral surgeon they were really nice. ok so i was terrified and thankful this all went all.
5. My dvd player i got for my bday while i was stuck in my bed.
6. Mac and cheese and icecream since i lived on it all weekend.
7. graduation and the mean customers who i know lie will all be over on sat!!
8. I get my own room soon!
9. I am a joy fit club finalist!!
10. That I can be thankful everyweek for the little or big things in my life.

I an so scared about going under anestesia tomorrow for my wisdom teeth :-( words cant explain pray for me

I am so sad i found out a lady who helped raise me and was the wmu director at my old church is sick please being praying for her husband and her i feel so numb but i know its im Gods hands shes like a grandma to me and has been there for me in many tough times. I know its serious because her brother called and he never has.

I found out some really bad news today I am in shock.

Its just sad :(

Tuesday 10

I am thankful for soo much this week.

1. Tomorrow is my bday but I am not very excited. I never am.
2. Kate in Australia she is like i tried to mail me a card but the post office was closed. So I will eventually be getting a card from her and her sister :) its the thought that counts
3. My aunts ability to make me awesome birthday cakes.
4. I am getting hours at work.
5. Kari Jobe her songs are amazing
6. Graduation season at work is almost over. the people are so mean.
7. Even though it is a stressful situation I dont let it get the best of me and I have a smile on my face.
8. My new project where I have to come up with 365 tips.
9. I am getting my wisdom teeth out on friday. But inside I am soooo scared.
10. For my friends and they actually surprised me for once

AHHH tomorrow I am 21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday 10

1. I have a job even though i leave with the biggest headache in the world. like today.
2. The bridal shower went well and was lots of fun.
3. I got to see my cousins even though its not the same anymore.
4. My dad actually asked me if i wanted to mow the lawn usually if he does it he wont ask.
5. The sermon on sunday and i cant wait for part 2 next week.
6. My bffls and the surprises they have for my birthday this week and i dont even want to know i want to be surprised for once.
7. I finally have a date to get my wisdom teeth out...but I am kinda scared I will be asleep. next friday. eeeeeeepppppppppp
8. My cake for the cake auction at church for the youth went for 50 bucks!!
9. My mom and all the little things she does for me and the big things like paying for my teeth.
10. The duggars arent afraid to share their faith and the love of Jesus on tv. I <3 TLC

I am enjoying being in the annex at work singing chasen out loud i love singing to Jesus.

Tuesday 10

I have been thinking about this Tuesday 10 things I am thankful for all week.

1. The fun times I have laughing with my friends.
2. The nature I see on my walks in the morning.
3. Caleb that little kid can always make me laugh and also his smile he is growing up to be such a Godly man because of his parents and hes only 6.
4. Patrick and the funny stories that little kid will tell. Him and caleb are buddies and tell the cutest stories together.
5. I got my 1988 old back yesterday :) Minus the 800 it cost to fix :(
6. The families who came to our picnic at Jupiter beach/inlet
7. Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Fulbright watching the way they parent and treat their children. They inspired me a lot on sunday for the future.
8. The patience God is teaching me right now and how I know everything will be ok if I just wait.
9. Being able to relax on the beach on monday and enjoy the sunshine
10. The wedding shower planning went well and its is on saturday :)

What an AMAZING day!!

This memorial day was one of the best yet. I had such a great day just swimming, having fun with the little ones, and laying out in the sun.

I had soo much fun with my family and friends from church. It was just good clean fun at the beach. I had sooo much fun playing with the little kiddos in the water watching them and making sure we didnt drift too hard. The mom gave me tons of inspiration today. They are such great moms and look out for the best of their children. There kids are soo amazing and these moms show love for their kids in many ways. The dads do too. My parents did the same for me as a child and I am sooo thankful for it.

My church family is VERY important in my life. They care so much for me and trust me with their children. I see God in these people and it makes me love Him even more. These people are just regular joes who love Jesus and live simple lives. Even though one of the lady's husband does make a lot of money as a pilot but wont just buy the kids a wii they have to have a wii fund. Roger even shared the gospel with a lady at the beach today. He is so good at evangelising to people and has gotten my dad into doing it more.

God taught me a lot today and I know He has a plan for my life and knows everything. My life verse right now is Jeremiah 29:11


I found this verse about fellowship and its very true
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalm 133:1

I found this on my devotion and it is sooo true!!
The more you love Jesus, the more you’ll talk about Him.

Is Jesus enough? That’s a question many Christians need to ask themselves. They have abundant material possessions. But do these believers depend on Jesus? Or on their stuff?
While having wealth is not condemned in Scripture as long as priorities are in order and the needs of others are addressed, those of us with relative wealth must remind ourselves that Jesus—not riches—sustains us.

The apostle Peter helps us with this in the story of the lame man begging at the temple gate in Jerusalem. This man asked Peter for money, but Peter replied, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk” (Acts 3:6).

The man lying at the gate thought the answer to his problems that day was money, but Peter showed him that the answer was Jesus. And He still is.
I read about a group of Chinese Christians who have much to teach us as they seek to spread the gospel in their homeland and beyond. These believers say, “We can’t afford any big programs or fancy gospel presentations. All we have to give people is Jesus.”

Jesus is enough for our brothers and sisters in China. He is enough for the poor. Is He enough for you? — Dave Branon

You may have much gold and grandeur,Yet by God be reckoned poor;He alone has riches trulyWho has Christ, though nothing more. —Anon.

Our greatest riches are the riches we have in Christ.

Kinda bored/sleepy

I am uploading some music to mediafire for a friend so I cant sleep. I still have like 32 mins left. It was even taking so long on aim. Why do transferring files take so long?

So I was on my walks today(I walked twice) I love seeing all the nature and creation in general. I see sooo many animals mostly ducks, iguanas, and squirrels.

I am glad God didnt make squirrels mean animals I mean they can be mean but they look cute. I saw one the other day staring at me and he had a peanut in a shell in his mouth he was sooo cute. I love all the animals God made. I am thankful for animals. They make my long walks soo interesting.

I am getting so tan but I have been putting sunscreen on though because I dont want skin cancer. But I still tan even with sunscreen. I dont get it.

Ok I think thats all I wanted to say. Lets hope it goes faster. I wish I had faster internet.

Tuesday 10

1. Tati for saying the right things when I need a friend the most. But she isnt a friend she is my sister and apart of my family
2. I have never gotten injured on my whole weight loss journey.
3. Pastors sermon on sunday on thanksgiving
4. All the rain even though i havent been able to walk
5. I am getting better with photoshop.
6. Being able to still learn Gods word even when I was in the 3rd and 4th grade sunday school
7. Replaying chasens cd while I walk. I listen to it 1 and half times.
8. Mrs. Vagi my middle school band teacher her contract isnt being renewed and she has taught over 9,000 students over the years of her teaching there. Yes I was in band in middle school.
9. I put sunscreen on this week on my walk even though it was nasty.
10. Headbands they do wonders for curly hair

The imagination of a kid

I went in my moms sunday school class today to help because my bro was ut of town and we were merging with another class and so my mom said can you come help me. So I did it was fun. She had 2 classes today because another teacher couldnt make it. She had the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders today which was only like 6 girls.

Onto my story lol We are sitting there my mom is teaching and they are making their stop sign things and one girl goes go look out the window that bird is on top of the other bird. Obviously it is spring and time for nature to take its course. I rolled my eyes I am like o no birds please stop my mom was trying to get me to go scare the birds but I couldnt it was too far. These kids dont know what they are doing they are so young but the things they came up with:
The one birds leg is hurt and the other one is help it.
They are wrestling.
They are playing a game.

The girls thought of some other interesting stories too and I was like praise God for their innocent minds so my mom just let them think their little stories until the birds went away. I think my mom and I both prayed they would. That was very interesting today in sunday school. I love the minds God gives little kids and the way they think.

The sermon was pretty awesome today good pastor preached on thanksgiving in May. We need to be giving thanks all the time not just in November!! I love sunday and every other day of the week!!

June 21st is almost coming up and this year I have a feeling it is going to be the hardest day of my life times 3. That was the day I lost my grandmother to cancer 3 years ago. This year I have been taking it really hard. The older I get and the more awesome things that happen in life I miss her more and more. Sometimes I find myself crying because I miss her soo much. Going to my grandpas 3 days a week makes it hard too because he is getting older.

Please be praying for my strength because lately I have not been strong at all. I miss her sooo much. :(

Tuesday 10

I am thankful for...

1. My brother graduated law school.
2. My bffl graduated from undergrad studies.
3. The amazing party my parents planned for my brother they put their hearts into it.
4. Dr. Bruce preaching on sunday it really touched me and made me think.
5. My SM that I have because I know one day God will use it to further His Kingdom.
6. Little 6 year old caleb stones laugh. On saturday at the party I would make him laugh and he had the cutest laugh.
7. Little Kids they are sooo cute and do whatever you tell them.
8. I got to see my BFFL before she graduated!!
9. Adults who helped raise me and made me who I am today. Ann I miss you
10. My journey. It is really hard lately.

Godly mothers not only bring you up, they bring you to God.

Today was just a great day celebrating my mom and I learned soo much in sunday school and church today.

We talked about sin in sunday school and how all sin is equal no matter what. We talked about how God has a purose for things and we need to fulfill his purpose of bringing other people to Him. (I dont remember exactly but it was close to that)

I liked this verse Micah 6:8 it shows what he wants.
He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.

I was reading in my bible during sunday school Nahum because it is right next to Micah. I really liked Nahum 1:3 it really showed me the power of God and I just liked it a lot. I have the king james version and it is still very descriptive.

The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.

Now for church we had Dr. Joe Bruce I think he is the leader for the Carribbean IMB if I am correct. He talked about the Godly women and chnaged lives for mothers day.

He talked about Lydia and how she got the gospel from Europe to N. America. Paul had a dream about a man in macedonia but it was a women and she took care of him when he got there.
Acts 16:9-10 Acts 16:13-14

Dr. Bruce worked in Honduras for a little bit helping them out and he told stories of Godly women. Their church needed a piano and one day they found someone who didnt know every much but she did what she could and they got to enjoy their worship more. Also this lady wanted to do whatever she could to please the Lord and be obedient.

No matter what gifts we have and how small they are God can make them big.

There was another lady who couldnt read or write and she would go to peoples houses and ask if they could read to her and she would have them read John 3:16 to her then she would explain it to people and they would come to the Lord. :)

God usues unusual people to fulfill his purpose.

There was another lady who was single and the mother of a child died in childbirth and the baby got sick in childbirth then she got the child healed and they let her keep the baby.

He also talked about a guy who needed help he was abusive to his family and he completely turned around and changed and his family wasnt afraid anymore.

2 corinthians 5:17
herefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

So we can be all that he wants us to be we need to be changed.

He talked about the spirtitual abc's to become a chrsitian
A- Acknowledge you are a sinner and you need Jesus
B- Believe that Jesus died on the cross for your sins
C- Confess him as your savior.

Thats all you need and He loves you and wants you in His life. He wants you to be apart of his kingdom. Like John 3:16 says For God so loved the WORLD He gave HIS ONE begotten son so that whosoever beleives in Him SHALL NOT PERISH but have EVERLASTING LIFE!!

I mean how can you get any better than that someone dying and then wanting to spend eternity with you? :) it makes me smile

Sorry this is long I wanted to share my sermon notes.

I <3 Jesus!!

I cant stop falling in love i stand awe in awe of you -bonus track on chasen great start to my day:-)

Tuesday 10 even though its weds.

I know I am late and I was going to do it ealy too.

1. I lost 140 lbs!! A new high/low weight for me. I am really excited
2. My brother is graduating law school
3. My bffl is graduating college!!
4. My bffls and I had an awesome time just watching tv the other night.
5. I got an A in speech!!
6. My grandpa and I dont have to talk when I go over there.
7. My grandpas hugs.
8. Even though my grandma is gone she always lives in me.
9. I am planning early for mothers day.
10. I am a SENIOR in college!! eeeepppp

Why do I feel sooo confused lately? Its annoying me.

I had a wonderful first day of summer break with the bffls!!!

I got a new dress tonight and its a size 8!! I was like nooooo wayyy. Thats really small.

ok im tired but still confused. my brain likes to play tricks on me.

My dreams lately have been so weird.

Tuesday 10

Hmmm what am I thankful for...

1. Losing weight watching biggest loser and seeing before pics really shows me how amazing a journey it has been.
2. I made a study guide for my open book test.
3. I get to dog sit this weekend
4. My grandpas hugs
5. The shower we are throwing for alissa even though its going to be a lot of work
6. Not dwelling too much this week on my weight by my accomplishments
7. I dont know my work situation if they are going to let me work everyday but I am not worried about it. Its in Gods hands.
8. For amazon.com when I lose my last mp3 charger :(
9. My friends and I get to hang out this summer!!
10. Hot days and being able to swim!!

I thought i would try this out...

Tuesday 10

1. It is the last week of classes.
2. My bffl tati has given up facebook :) well kinda she went on tonight. I dont know if i could do it.
3. My bffl listens me to talk about the same thing over and over again
4. Randy won a Stuey!!
5. Randy and I have been friends since freshman year and he knew me before I lost weight
6. Tomorrow is Earth day I am sooo thankful for earth!!
7. My group project is going well.
8. I realized tonight watching a video about NSU I am proud to be a shark even though I get mad abotu parking and tuition sometimes. I am glad I go there.
9. I can run to a whole song onthe treadmil.

This weekend has been pretty good. Yesterday was non stop. I went to class to get lunch to the movies to work to dinner. I was exhausted. I am glad work is busier and we had fun minus some new management who can never have a good time.

Today was pretty good I went to breakfast with my bffl and someone else before work then we were sooo exhausted we went to relax and went for lunch. But then my BFFL finds out her abuela(grandma in spanish lol) has pneumonia i dont know if i spelt that wrong. Its sad but God is in control so she will get better. be praying for her please. I miss seeing her grandma and I am hoping I can go to the hospital even though I dont speak spanish maybe I would brighten her day.

I used to live in the hospitals as a kid not knowing if my grandma was going to make it because of her heart issues or if my grandma with cancer would pull through the chemo this time. Would the heart meds work? Was the chemo totally tearing down my grandmas body? Was the cancer spreading as we spoke to every part of my grandmas body. Which near the end it was. As it comes closer to her beign gone 3 years it has been hard on me lately. Even though I went through all this I knew God was faithful and everything would be ok. Right now I am trying to focus on that knowing she is in heaven. But so many things have happened in my life that I wish I could talk to her about. Things I always wanted her advice on but I cant :(

I got a cardboard cut on my finger it hurts sooo bad :(

Yay for church tomorrow though I love going!!! I already know what I am wearing :)

Tuesday 10!!

Hiiii sooo its time to say what I am thankful for again!!

1. The cross and the amazing thing Jesus did for everyone!!
2. Being able to fit in my size 10 Easter Dress.
3. Watching the little kids on Easter Sunday so the parents would worship.
4. The Biggest Loser Transformation show gives me tears to my eyes.
5. That one day I can be a motivation for someone
6. That I have lost this weight slowly to learn how to do it and it be my life.
7. My amazing time I had with my family on sunday!
8. It is almost summer
9. I am excited to spend time with my grandpa this summer.
10. My sister to watch her have a really good friend helping her smile and grow in the Lord.

Easter Weekend!!

I pretty much had an awesome Ressurrection weekend. I spent time with my friends and I spent time with my family.

I saw the Hannah Montana Movie twice because it was soooo good. I loved it. Made me do a lot of thinking though. In the movie she goes to visit her grandma and her grandma reminds me mine that I lost. She wore the same type of clothes and kinda talked the same. Sometimes I think like I am forgetting too much about her. The times of her cancer have passed my mind and I cant remember her without hair just laying there in basically a vegetative state. Its really hard on me. Losing a grandma is very hard because grandmas mean so much in your life. They are your second mom they comfort you and even give you candy and money when your mom wont. I hope I am not forgetting her. It was also Easter too and holidays arent the same either without her. Like peeling an egg and her eating it. I even got some of my eating habits from her. Like to try new foods and put salt and pepper on my boiled eggs. I miss her sooo much right now it hurts a lot :( just gotta keep thinking I will see her again one day.

I went to church on sunday we met on the property but I had nusery with my little babies. It was fun!! There is this little 2 yr old Trey that when hes sad you just give him a cookie and he cheers up. He is definitely an emotional eater lol.

Then we went to my grandpas yesterday after church and had a turkey dinner yummm. I ate too much but we all just sat around. Mary Poppins was on tv and then we dyed eggs. Dying eggs is sooo much fun.

I wrote a lot but I had to write I cant stop trying to remember what my grandma looks like and what she used to sound like. :( It is very hard I feel like im forgetting it all.

Tired but I gotta do it

I am exhausted but I thankful for...

1. my amazing friends and the advice they give me this time i will follow it
2. trampolines sooo much fun
3. Had a good marlins opening day
4. i got through my speech even though i didnt want to do it
5. the stones for having us over for dinner
6. The clean fun at graces bday
7. Easter this weekend!!
8. Jesus raising from the dead
9. I actulaly want to go to bed early for once.
10. my class ring doesnt fit again

What a great day!!

It is 12:43 am I should be sleeping but I am not. But I had an awesome day today.

1. Well I went to Walmart at 8:45 this morning
2. Went to class
3. Went to Crispers with the bffl
4. Went to Target with the bffl
5. Came to my house with the bffl and worked on outlines for speeches while watching tv
6. Went to the USS at school to see Randy's project
7. Went to Walmart to get leggings for my dress.
8. Went to Grace's 18th bday party which was an amazing clean fun time celebrating her and singing praises to God and praying AMAZING time!!
9. Went to Walmart and bought some easter stuff
10. Took a midterm at midnight
11. Now I am writing this!!!

It was a great day. I have never been to a bday party like Graces. I enjoyed the time with God and when we all prayed over her at the end. She is such a great girl who loves the Lord with all her heart. She is a great friend and girl to look up to.

Tuesday now Wednesday 10

Hi! I know I am late :(

1. The glory of Jesus
2. I can run at a 7 for 30 seconds ont he treadmil
3. I got to go to Disney on Ice
4. When my parents surprise me with little things
5. I got a side job!!
6. My Easter dress is a size 10.
7. I got to see my cousins this weekend
8. I saw my grandpa cry in Disney on Ice he is very emotional.
9. My birthday is in 2 months and 9 days!!!
10. Easter is in 2 weeks!!! Besy Day ever Jesus is Alive!!!

I feel dumb

On the chasen cd there is a hidden track. On number 13 you have to wait like a minute to 30 seconds and then the song comes on and it adds to my lists of faves I love it. The chorus I cant stop falling in love I stand in awe of you. That is like my theme song right now in my life. I cant stop falling in love with Jesus. Thats all I want in my life is to live for Him and show people my joy in Him and share the good news. I do stand in awe when I go for walks and see the glory of Jesus in everything. Pastor did part 3 of his sermons on glory and I love them. I LOVE this song I dont care how long I have to wait for it to play I wish it would be faster but it comes in its own time.

I am such a nerd sometimes I drive slower on my way to school so I can listen to more songs on WAY FM. Starting out my day singing praises to Jesus makes my day a million times better. Sometimes I hope for red lights so I can listen. Even though I could just listen to it at school online but its not the same.

Tuesday 10!!

It is time again!!! What am I thankful for?

1. Biggest Loser giving me motivation for my workouts on wednesdays.
2. How I see the glory of the Lord now.
3. How many people have joined our church and come to Jesus in the past few months.
4. When I need help my friends are always there for me.
5. My sister and I are becoming closer and able to tell more to each other
6. I signed up for my LAST FALL SEMESTER OF COLLEGE!!!
7. I ran at a 7.5 mph on the treadmil today!!
8. My mom she is going through some stuff emotionally and I am able to use what she taught me to help her.
9. The little surprises my dad gives us he got tickets for Disney on Ice and even my grandpa is going!!
10. How I see myself growing everyday :)

Seeing the glory of Jesus

This is part two of last week. Pastors sermons have been AWESOME lately!! We have had so many people go down front and so many people have have come to Jesus. It is amazing. This week we had 2 familes and one person join!!

So about the sermon I loved it and since last week I have seeing the glory of Jesus and this just helps even more.

He used 2 Corinthians 4:4
light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Our goal is to see God's glory and we need to be growing in the glory of Jesus. The gospel of the glory of Christ is the awesomeness of Jesus. It is the Good news. It is where you get to know and see God. He explained when Christ comes down and we see His glory it will be the biggest fireworks show ever. (Matthew 24:30)

His design is to open your eyes. How important is the glory of God to you? When you see the glory of the Lord you are honor Him. You are saved so you can see the glory of the Lord. It is the gospel of the glory of Christ. You need to be growing and want to learn it. If it doesnt interest you then it can lead to sin. (I have experienced that lately. It just makes me feel amazing when I see the glory of Christ)

God gave you a certain amount of glory (Hebrews 2:7) Apply glory to Jesus. We need to display it, protect it, and cherish it.

It was funny in my devotion tonight they talked about glory and the image of God. I have such a desire and want to see the glory of God. We talked about desires in sunday school today and thats what I have been praying for. We talked about desires and following God's will in our lives. He wants us to follow His will and not rely on yourself. He wants us to be the path and trust in Him. I have been praying for His will for awhile now because I want Him to guide me and He is. I know and trust everything is in His timing. I have faith that all is fine and He has the plan for my life. There is nothing for me to worry about.

Today was a GREAT Sunday!!! I LOVE Sundays at church!!!

I should be sleeping...again

It is not as late tonight it is almost 12 am. But I am surviving on 4 hours of sleep. I am very thankful for my friends who got me out of the house today. I am happy though I cleaned up my room a bit. Took out all my clothes and re did my drawers got rid of clothes in them that dont fit me. I went to Ikea for the first time with my BFFL and it was sooo nice and I got an icecream for a dollar. They have a cafeteria in a furniture store really weird but awesome cheap food! I went to a relay for life thing tonight to see my other BFFL tonight. That was fun I just talked with her and kept her awake. I did sooo good I didnt eat any of the food.

Sooooo the lead singer of Chasen has a facebook his name is Chasen how cool is that. I added him. I love these songs they make me smile :) But I tend to like smiles anyways.

That was pretty much my day I should get some sleep. I dont want to be tired for church tomorrow. I hope it doesnt rain tomorrow I want to go for a walk.

I <3 my best friends thanks for EVERYTHING!!!

Its 3 am and I cant sleep

I dont work tomorrow so I am just sitting in my bed listening to music talking to the people who are actually on at 3 am.

I love this song by Chasen God and King. It starts out: Desperately I seek you, deperately I long for your your face. I really do. Thats all how I have been feeling lately. This cd is soo good. I was at the gym today working out to it and praising Jesus. I love when I have workouts like that they make me feel amazing afterwards.

I really love this cd. It is amazing.

Maybe I should try to sleep. I dont want to sleep I its 3:07 and I want to stay up all night. It is night being in my house with everyone asleep with me.

Maybe I will turn on the tv. probably not. my sister is house sitting tonight so i get the room all to myself. so i have the lights on. i like the lights on. I dont know why I am not tired well i am just dont want to sleep. i keep getting distracted from this blog. maybe i should sleep.

I think i listened to this cd like 5 or 6 times.

well i think i am going to listen to drown and then turn on the fan then the tv and try and sleep.

haha its now 3:13 am I havent done this in awhile.

O the things God tells me

Yep its me again I had to write God showed me a verse tonight that I thought I would post so I dont forget it. I tend to come back and read these things.

Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry

But the whole thing is pretty good. I need to be more patient about some areas in my life that verse called out to me. :) Here is the whole thing if your bible isnt near you http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2040&version=31

Then in my devotion tonight it had this
Love the Lord your God, . . .
obey His voice, and . . .
cling to Him, for
He is your life and the length of your days.
—Deuteronomy 30:20

I liked that they kinda go hand in hand. I need to Love and be patient because for THE REST OF MY LIFE HE WILL BE THERE!!! that is the exciting part.

Just had to write again its another God moment that happens at the right time :)

I love to smile and talk I wonder why? Do I annoy you?

Tuesday 10

Hiii time for one these again.

1. I finally got the Chasen cd finally from my sister and I love it :)
2. I love to smile :)
3. I got to go swimming for the first time this year!!
4. My group in for my group project is nice
5. I havent drank soda in 21 days
6. I have been counting my points
7. I got a cavity filled with no major problems even though I was REALLY scared.
8. I dont think I have ever said this one and I dont know why JESUS!!!
9. It is almost time to sign up for fall classes!!
10. All my God moments that have happened in this past week :)

Chasen!! I had to write again

Soooo I finally got the Chasen cd from my sister. I love the song Drown. I love getting new cds especially by Christian bands :)

My amazing Sunday!!!

Today was an awesome sunday!! I learned a lot in the word today. Pastor talked about Jesus today. What the men had talked about on the retreat and we got it all today!!

First it all started out by having an awesome worship time by singing Knowing You and that song I love and thats all I want in life is to know Jesus. Grace also sang a song called When It's All Said and Done and I lovd that song. I might have heard it before but I dont remember.

Pastor talked about the Glory of Jesus- He made the stars, He made the Earth, He made EVERYTHING just with his breath he spoke it and it happened. Then he said you see the glory of the Lord in different things. Since we dont know exactly what Jesus looks like we can see it in the stars or in the beautiful sky. I went for a walk today and I saw the glory of Jesus in the beauty of everything. The sky was amazing. I was listening to a song when I was looking at the beautiful blue sky with no clouds and they talked about the glory of the Lord. I cant wait till the day I get to see his face. Some verses that went with that: Genesis 1:14, Psalm 148, Psalm 8, John 1:3-4

He also talked about the Selflessness of Jesus. He talked how you need to let other people be more important than you. I try to be selfless as I can I love to help other people but I know I can be selfish at times. It is something I need to work on in some areas of my life and I am going to. He talked about listening sometimes how we need to listen to people and not always be talking. Jesus wont be revealed in a heart that is selfish. I think thats what he said my notes got messed up. He used Pilippians 2:3

The sacrifice of Jesus- this is the gospel. Everyone has a sin issue and it must be punished but the selflessness of Crist had Him die for our sins. your sins were on that cross. But Jesus was selfless enough to die for them and forgive them all.

Lastly he talked about the Mission of Jesus- serving Him. Doing things that matter for eternity.

I loved todays sermon made me keep wanting to hear more and more. I am looking at my life and seeing how I need to look at these things and apply it to my life. I wish I could go back to jacksonville and look at the stars again. They were indescribable and always on my mind now at night.

I LOVE YOU JESUS!!!

I should be sleeping

It actually isnt that late but I should go to bed I had a long day. At work I had to constantly box up returns and I cut my wrist on a box cutter. It hurt pretty bad and still does.

I am just sitting in my room listening to secondhand serende. I like their music a lot (if you want the cd let me know I can give it to ya) Its sooo weird my sister is spending the night at a friends house and my mom is asleep and my dad and brother are away at the mens retreat. I have enjoyed God moments. I get scared sometimes at night I dont know why. But ultimately I know I shouldnt get scared because God is there for me. So when I get scared I just talk to Him.

I have been thinking about a lot of things tonight. How I should have done my homework but I can do it tomorrow I guess. Its not due yet but I usually like to do it early. Lots of things have run through my mind. This girl I know in Australia I have been worried about her lately. She thought she was pregnant but she never took a test and she is like I feel better now but I dont know you never know. Just the way she has been acting. I think she could be. It is so different there because they stopped going to church because something happened with the church and I think they got banned or something. I dont know the whole story. Kate is like one of my best friends I can tell her anything I want her to know Jesus. My plan is to one day go visit her or for her to come to America. But I would rather go there. Ever since I met her I wanted to go. She lives in Queensland somewhere and I always ask about kangaroos because they seem cool even though i hear they can be mean.

There is lots more going on in my head. I cant wait for church tomorrow. I love going to church. I cant thank my parents enough for taking me when I was in my mommys tummy. My church is awesome. I mean I have been to 2 other churches and have really good memories but we had to leave for reasons. Now pastor has been having really good sermons and I love them. But all the men are gone so not many people will be there tomorrow. I wonder whos sunday school class I am going in? My bro teaches it and he is on the retreat. I guess I will figure it out tomorrow. I can always go in with my mom and help her with her class.

I dont know why I love writing so much no matter if it on here or letters. Be honest do people actually read these? Am I a bad writer? Should I just shut up? Thats why sometimes I feel bad about writing. I mean I shouldnt its my blog. But be honest I want to know what you think.

Sleepy time. Well not sleepy time first gotta spend some time with Jesus first :) makes me have sweet dreams. Then sleepy time.

<3

A story I heard this morning.

I was on my way to school listening to WAY FM(the christian radio station). They are doing pledging to get money for the station and this grandpa called in telling a story about his little granddaughter. She was 4 years old and loved listening to WAY FM and singing the songs with her grandpa. Even when the radio was on she would sing songs every week with him when she would visit him. On March 1st the little girl and and 14 month old sister died in a tragic accident. The car went into a 50 foot deep canal. The parents were saved by onlookers who just jumped in the canal but the little girls didnt make it. They were on their way to see their grandpa. That story was so sad. They played a Jeremy Camp song after and I dont remember which one it was.

Little stories like that remind me how precious life is. But I know those little girls are with Jesus today. It was a sad story but in the end when you think about it they are with their Savior. Life can end at any minute so it is important to live every moment for Jesus! Be praying for the family of the two little girls because they are going through a tough time of guilt.

No matter how sad of story the happy thing is that Jesus loves YOU!! He has the ultimate plan on your life!! I <3 Jesus!!

Tuesday 10!!

Hiiiiiiii!!!!!! time to say what I am thankful for I have a feeling this is going to be hard tonight.

1. My family I have been really thanksful them lately without them I wouldnt be who I am or have the faith that I have.
2. I lost over 4 lbs last week.
3. I have been doing weights at the gym well 5 lb weights.
4. My school schedule had died down.
5. My sister because sometimes she will surprise me and buy me something little :)
6. My parents got some good news that we might be moving. They cant afford 2 houses. and this is a prayer waiting to be answered.
7. I havent drank soda in almost 2 weeks.
8. I painted my nails all by myself :) pin
9. I am really happy right now :)
10. I drank 4 bottles of water today.

Zoo

I was thinking tonight I really want to go to the zoo. I love the Miami Metro Zoo. My family usually goes once a year and now they have this new amazon exhibit. I love animals especially when I get to feed the giraffes its soooooo cool. Maybe we will go on Memorial day. All I know is I want to go visit the zoo soon!! I know I am random have random thoughts but I am glad I am on here to write them.

I also looked at what I wrote last night and I totally forgot what was so wow the other night. O wait its coming back to me. lol

I love making myself laugh :)

wow just wow. what amazing things have I read tonight :)

God Moments :)

Since I have been sick and been busy with wedding stuff my devotion I read got put on hold but I think it happened for a reason.

I was reading friday's and the verse was
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 I was on the road friday and saw this on a church marquee thingie outside. Thats really weird

Sunday's was
Trust in the Lord and do good dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness Psalm 37:3
Thats the day my tax refund came in and lately I have been trusting in God to provide for me and Wade also sent me that work he wanted me to do.

I was reading those ones tonight and they just called out to me. I love these God moments. :)

I am sooo thankful I am better now!!! My sore throat is gone!! yay

Tueaday 10

Hi!! Its time for another 10 things I am thankful for!!

1. Chris and Lisa got married!!!!
2. The wedding was such a beautiful God centered time.
3. The girls from church bonded a little bit and had a great time.
4. That I almost got in an accident btu I didnt. My sisters car has a lot of blind spots and I almost swerved directly into a car.
5. I have not drank soda in 6 days.
6. We all had fun on our church floor t the hotel playing jokes on each other.
7. That I got sick after the wedding...I dont feel very good. :(
8. God is faithful!!
9. My parents are on a little trip visiting friends they deserve a trip!!
10. My mom sends me picture texts of what shes doing.

I know they all have to do with my trip but a lot of awesome things happened this weekend. I am going to bed i dont feel good at all :(

Photoshop

What do you think of my photoshop pic?

Wedding!!!

Tomorrow is my long trek home about 10 to 12 hours. I mean it will be fun. I loved my weekend here. It was a lot of fun having a lot of people from church here all on the same floor of our hotel. We all had a blast playing jokes and stuff. I am soo happy that Chris got married to such a great girl. I was apart of the wedding party and it was my first wedding to be in and an honor to be in their wedding. It was such a spiritual time. The whole weekend was about God and nothing else. Which made it sooo amazing. We had a prayer time before in the bridal room and it was cute. The whole time we were glorifying God. We had a fun time I got my hair done and it looked sooo good. But I did fall. When we were doing pics and now my behind hurts :( But I didnt fall during the ceremony!!!!

I miss home though and cant wait to get back and hang with my BFFLS on spring break!!

What a great weekend. I have more to write but I am super tired and have to wake up so early. I woke up at 6:30 am yesterday and now it is 11:42 central time. So confusing. I got 2 hours of sleep last night. Lets just say never have a room of 4 girls because we giggle to like 1 or 2 am.

ok well we are packing/watching a movie.

:(

Loved this devotion tonight!!

Why do you call me Naomi, since the Lord has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me? —Ruth 1:21

When we meet Naomi in the Scriptures, her life is a mess. She and her husband had gone to Moab searching for food during a famine. While in that land, their two sons married Moabite women, and life was good—until her husband and sons died and she was stuck, widowed in a foreign land.

Though honest about her pain, Naomi obviously had a sense of who was in control: “The Lord has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me” (Ruth 1:21).
The Hebrew word for “Almighty” (Shaddai) indicates God’s sufficiency for any situation. The word “Lord” (Yahweh) refers to His faithfulness as the loving covenant-keeping God. I love how Naomi put these two names together. In the midst of her complaint, she never lost sight of the fact that her God was a capable and faithful God. And, sure enough, He proved His capability to deliver her and His faithfulness to care for her to the very end.

If there seems to be no way out of your despair,
remember that Naomi’s God is your God as well.
And He specializes in managing our messes to good and glorious outcomes.
Thankfully, He is both capable and faithful.
So, when your life is a mess, remember who your God is! — Joe Stowell

Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertakeTo guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last. —von Schlegel

Stand back and watch the
Lord manage your mess into a glorious outcome.

Thankful Tuesday 10!!

1. I got a good grade on one of my finals. I got a B!!! yay!!
2. I am gaining a sister this weekend because the groom is like my brother.
3. I get to see a lot of people who moved away this weekend.
4. My sister and I get to spend quality time together.
5. That God works thinks out amazingly. Things that happened today happened for a reason. Ask if you want to know. But I am super excited.
6. I have a healthy heart. Check out pastors last week sermon if you want to know.
7. Next week is spring break!!
8. I will only have 2 classes after spring break
9. koala postcards!
10. I lost weight 3 weeks in a row!!

Please pray for me and my midterm tomorrow and that I finish everything. I am also getting scared about the wedding. I have never been in one and I think I am going to trip over my own feet.

A great start to my day!

I was in my car going to school listening to 88.1 the Christian music station. I was thinking as I went to school how I really dont have money and how I dont how I am going to get money. Just thinking about my financial situation right now. Then Brant on the radio station was telling a story how he went to Indonesia after the tsunami and was with a group of believers helping them out and then they started singing How Great Is Our God. They played the song i started singing along and my worries just went poof. Like I didnt even see them go away. I felt Jesus wrapped around me saying Stephanie it will be ok.

I know some people with struggling giving their cares to Jesus. I used to I didnt understand how you give something to him and he doesnt fix it right away. But atleast I have the assurance to know it will be ok. Maybe he wont fix my financial situation right now but He will tell me its ok. My relationship with God has pretty much been amazing right now the best it has ever been. I think its all about faith and really having that step of faith to give it up. You dont see air but you are still breathing. I have never understood why people cant believe something they dont see.

:) It made me smile and made such a great start to my day!!!!

This is sad but needs prayer

My sister started a First Priority Bible Club at her middle school recently. They had 16 kids which is pretty amazing. She was reading the papers with the names on them and I was like I wanna see. So I was reading them and at the bottom it has a question with 3 possible answers. The question is If I were to die today would I go to heaven? Then the choices were YES, NOT SURE, or NO. Shockingly a lot of kids wrote I'm not sure. That is soo sad. It broke my heart. They wrote prayer requests on the back and one kid wrote pray for mom she is a single mom of 3 kids and just got laid off from her job. A lot of them wrote pray for my family life or my friends. It was so heart wrenching. These kids are obviously searching. My sister isnt at the best school lets say she is the minority there. Please be praying for these kids. It is soooo sad and they need Jesus. If I were to die tomorrow I know where I am going. I am going to heaven to be with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ :) No question about it.

Totally forgot about this!!!

Today the weirdest coolest God thing happened to my grandpa. His sister called him today and said have you been sick. He had been sick for the last two weeks actually. He said yes how did you know. She said to him God told me you were you sick and to pray for you and she had been praying for my grandpa. That is sooo awesome. I found that soooo cool and I want to be like her. I try so hard to hear God's voice but it doesnt always happen. But my mom says you actually have to be silent and I talk a lot. But that just made me think that God is a mighty and powerful God. My aunt lives in Paraguay and she still cares for her brother. She is 81 years old and is a missionary in Paraguay. If you want to know I can tell you her story one day its cool just ask. She is such a woman of God to look up to. Well she is really my great aunt.

One of my cousins this week lost his job because of his beliefs. They said to him sign this paper that you think abortions are ok and you wont lose your job. He didnt sign it ofcourse because he doesnt believe in abortions. So he lost his job and he just had a newborn baby born last month. God is faithful he will provide!

Tuesday 10!

Wow I almost forgot.

1. I lost 6 lbs last week
2. I am for the most part writing down what I eat.
3. That I am catching up on my homework.
4. My friends putting up with me on a daily basis.
5. I will be getting more hours at work soon.
6. I got a new digital camera on a great sale. My old one lets say I had to use a rubband for it to work.
7. 3 of my classes will be ending and I am getting good grades.
8. I got A's on both my speeches.
9. Biggest Loser gives me motivation for my workout tomorrow.
10. To be in nursery once a month with my little kids. I learn so much its such a blessing!!

Can I really do this?

I am sitting at school supposed to be doing homework but I am taking a break I did a lot of homework yesterday. Well I am not obsessed with dieting anymore or getting to goal I want to do it and I will but can I?

Right now I am very scared. I have people out there watching me and I am just thinking can I do what I did last week and lose 6 lbs again? I am going through the phase again where I dont want to leave my mom behind. I am trying to help her a lot and I know she has health issues with her thyroid but I dont want to leave her behind. I am just having flashbacks to when I was really big it is such a different lifestyle because people think things when you are fat.

My life is moving so fast right now with classes ending and this wedding coming up. Summer will be here before I know it and I should be at goal by July 4th if I can keep up counting my points. I know God has a plan for me and with Him I can do anything. I am just really confused right now. But I know if I try I can get to goal and help others.

ok now back to homework :/ why do I feel ike this?

hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Hiiiiiiii its me I havent written in a while and I thought I would write. A lot of things are going through my head lately. I have been thinking what am I going to do after college. I am really praying about it. I dont know what God has planned for my life but I am up for anything he wants to give to do. Anything for the better of His Kingdom. Thats what I want to do I know I want to serve Him in anyway possible anywhere he wants. I am His child and thats what I want to do and I think he wants me to do. It is very exciting to think about :)

My mom and I were talking to today about how one day you get a new name the God has for you. I was on my walk in the hot sun (I loved it I cant wait till summer to swim!!) and I was thinking is my name doing to be something descriptive, just a new name, i dont know i have no clue. Kinda exciting too. I am very excited right now and hyper. I do crazy things when I am hyper well not bad things I am not a bad girl. I dont drink, smoke, or anything bad. I am happy I dont. People ask me if I drink and I gladly say no way jose. First off it is not good makes you be who your not and its expensive. I like water o wait and diet coke lol.

Today I was in nursery with my little 2,3,4's. They are the most adorable thing in the world. I get all happy and tingly when I hear my little Jacob say a bible verse. Trey is only 3 and will have the biggest trantrum but then if I ask for a kiss on the cheek he gives you the biggest wet kiss ever. I miss being a kid at church and doing awana and when you said a bible verse you had to memorize you got a candy. But now I know I can make a difference in that little kids life and teach them what I have learned. I see so many little kids who are growing up in Godly homes and are going to amazing things for His Kingdome

:) O How I love Sundays and How I love Jesus.

:)

I lost 6 lbs this week. I dont know where it came from but it came off!

Tuesday 10!!

I am thankful for many things this week.

1. I am actually counting my points.
2. I am measuring my food which is separate from counting points.
3. I did something I was scared to do and it turned out fine.
4. My awesome time my family had in the word this week.
5. The awesome sermon thing we had at church. Ask me if you want to know its confusing but awesome.
6. I am actually sitting at the kitchen table doing my homework.
7. My new The Fray cd there are some good songs.
8. The awesome time I had at the college and career thing on friday night drawing on peoples faces...again ask me about that later.
9. I am helping my mom with the laundry tonight...I have been busy with hw lately.
10. I am growing up and actually going to go to the dentist...I dont really like the dentist or doctors.

Sorry for all the posts this week. I want to apologize to all my friends for talking too much. I know I do and I think I need to stop talking so much. I try but then it never works.

I have to post this

I was reading Our daily bread like I do every night. Tonights was amazing and is my life and had to share!!!! Something I try to do shows Jesus' love through smiling :)

A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance. —Proverbs 15:13

Every morning Harry, a Christian, walked into his office singing a song from the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Oklahoma: “Oh, what a beautiful morning; oh, what a beautiful day! I got a beautiful feeling, everything’s going my way!”

But one morning, he forgot to sing. Harry soon noticed that something was wrong at the office; everyone around him seemed on edge. When he finally asked a co-worker what was wrong, she replied, “You didn’t sing this morning, and we thought you were upset!”

Harry had become known for such a cheerful, positive spirit that his co-workers were sure something was wrong with him that morning. Harry hadn’t realized how closely people were watching him, and he resolved from then on always to come to work singing.

First Peter 2 reminds us that people are observing our lives (vv.11-12). To be good representatives of Jesus Christ, Peter teaches that we’re to be submissive to authority, to live an honorable life, to do good works, to honor all people, and to fear God (vv.12-17).

The testimony of our lives can give us opportunities to share the good news of Jesus. So we might want to ask ourselves, “What do people see in me?” — Anne Cetas

Help me to sing a joyful song
For those bowed down with care,
A song of hope and freedom
For those in dark despair. —Andrews

Do others see Jesus in you?

I think I know what I need to do.

Well again I think God is speaking directly to me about my work situation. None of us workers are happy we are miserable and being treated unfairly. Especially the ones who have been there for 2 or even 3 years. They are even trying to get us all to quit by having us work one day a week. All the boss cares about is money but you cant care about money it cant go with you to heaven. I know God will provide though all in all so there is no worry for me.

Tonight again something was pointed out to me directly and gave me some direction in what I should do. Like I said before I feel god just helping me make every move in my life right now. He is with me guiding me. I have never put my trust in Him ever then what I have now and I have never felt like I have before. ok I know I am getting off topic. When my family was in the word tonight we read Psalm 35. Really pointed out some things that are happening people at work are fighting with us workers and we all feel so drained and about to quit. I am not giving up. I am posting Psalm 35 below. It really helped me tonight. I really dont know what I would do with out Jesus. Tomorrow I am going to have to do something I dont want to do or ever wanted to do but I think I need to I have been praying about it. I am really scared about doing it now the scaredness is settling in but I know I can do it. Please pray for me. Thanks soo much!!

Ask if you want to know I dont want to post it on here please ask maybe you can help me be prepared.

Psalm 35
1 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;
fight against those who fight against me.
2 Take up shield and buckler;
arise and come to my aid.
3 Brandish spear and javelin [a]
against those who pursue me.
Say to my soul,
"I am your salvation."
4 May those who seek my life
be disgraced and put to shame;
may those who plot my ruin
be turned back in dismay.
5 May they be like chaff before the wind,
with the angel of the LORD driving them away;
6 may their path be dark and slippery,
with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.
7 Since they hid their net for me without cause
and without cause dug a pit for me,
8 may ruin overtake them by surprise—
may the net they hid entangle them,
may they fall into the pit, to their ruin.
9 Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD
and delight in his salvation.
10 My whole being will exclaim,
"Who is like you, O LORD ?
You rescue the poor from those too strong for them,
the poor and needy from those who rob them."
11 Ruthless witnesses come forward;
they question me on things I know nothing about.
12 They repay me evil for good
and leave my soul forlorn.
13 Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth
and humbled myself with fasting.
When my prayers returned to me unanswered,
14 I went about mourning
as though for my friend or brother.
I bowed my head in grief
as though weeping for my mother.
15 But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee;
attackers gathered against me when I was unaware.
They slandered me without ceasing.
16 Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked [b] ;
they gnashed their teeth at me.
17 O Lord, how long will you look on?
Rescue my life from their ravages,
my precious life from these lions.
18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly;
among throngs of people I will praise you.
19 Let not those gloat over me
who are my enemies without cause;
let not those who hate me without reason
maliciously wink the eye.
20 They do not speak peaceably,
but devise false accusations
against those who live quietly in the land.
21 They gape at me and say, "Aha! Aha!
With our own eyes we have seen it."
22 O LORD, you have seen this; be not silent.
Do not be far from me, O Lord.
23 Awake, and rise to my defense!
Contend for me, my God and Lord.
24 Vindicate me in your righteousness, O LORD my God;
do not let them gloat over me.
25 Do not let them think, "Aha, just what we wanted!"
or say, "We have swallowed him up."
26 May all who gloat over my distress
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who exalt themselves over me
be clothed with shame and disgrace.
27 May those who delight in my vindication
shout for joy and gladness;
may they always say, "The LORD be exalted,
who delights in the well-being of his servant."
28 My tongue will speak of your righteousness
and of your praises all day long.