Changes. That is an understatement! In a few short weeks, I will be a wife. I can't even believe it. My excitement level is through the roof and I can hardly contain myself!
I am mainly writing this post to let you know that I am planning a wedding in a short three weeks so I am going to take a break from blogging.
My brother leaves for basic on Aug 3 so that is why we are doing the wedding so fast. Not to mention we really can't wait to be husband and wife.
Stay tuned though, pictures and updates will be coming. It just might be slow!
Tuesday, July 6
Friday, July 2
July 2nd 2010
One of the best days of my life.
I'm engaged to my best friend.
I really couldn't be happier.....
details to come soon! :)
I'm engaged to my best friend.
I really couldn't be happier.....
details to come soon! :)
Thursday, July 1
Catching Up
So, I know I missed my Wednesdays full of Wisdom yesterday but I was at the Dells all day. Then I went to my friends and spent the night so this is the first time I've had a computer in two days.
Just because I have been busy, doesn't mean God isn't teaching me something everyday. He is so good and His faithfulness never ceases to amaze me.
This week I watched as one of my best friends had to go through an eptopic pregnancy. Her baby attached to her fallopian tube which would cause death to her, and the baby. This resulted in her having to take Chemo shots to terminate the pregnancy. I've known her for 18 some years ( practically my whole life) and I've never seen her go through anything so hard. Her and her husband were in a deep valley and though it was extremely painful, they stood strong in their faith and trusted God with their lives. I admire them so much.
This week is short, the lesson God taught me was to simply CHOOSE to love Him no matter what. It's easy to get angry, and put your faith in yourself but as my friend put it last night.. "I choose to not be angry with God".
We must love God through everything, because His plan truly is best.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
Just because I have been busy, doesn't mean God isn't teaching me something everyday. He is so good and His faithfulness never ceases to amaze me.
This week I watched as one of my best friends had to go through an eptopic pregnancy. Her baby attached to her fallopian tube which would cause death to her, and the baby. This resulted in her having to take Chemo shots to terminate the pregnancy. I've known her for 18 some years ( practically my whole life) and I've never seen her go through anything so hard. Her and her husband were in a deep valley and though it was extremely painful, they stood strong in their faith and trusted God with their lives. I admire them so much.
This week is short, the lesson God taught me was to simply CHOOSE to love Him no matter what. It's easy to get angry, and put your faith in yourself but as my friend put it last night.. "I choose to not be angry with God".
We must love God through everything, because His plan truly is best.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
Tuesday, June 29
Just for Fun...
I realized today that it was time to do a light hearted and fun blog post..most of mine are always so serious! :)
Here is a little bit just to get to know me.. :) Happy Tuesday Everyone!
Here is a little bit just to get to know me.. :) Happy Tuesday Everyone!
1. What is your occupation right now?
Student.. and CNA part-time. :)
Student.. and CNA part-time. :)
2. What color are your socks right now?
No socks for me, just flipflops!
No socks for me, just flipflops!
3.. What are you listening to right now?
The hussle and bussle of my dogs around the house
The hussle and bussle of my dogs around the house
4. What was the last thing you ate?
Turkey Bacon and diet coke.. ( I know, weird combination huh?)
Turkey Bacon and diet coke.. ( I know, weird combination huh?)
5. Can you drive a stick shift?
No, but KJ is definitely going to change that!
No, but KJ is definitely going to change that!
6. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
Kevin
Kevin
7. Random or Planned?
Usually planned, but I have to have some good random in my life to keep things interesting!
Usually planned, but I have to have some good random in my life to keep things interesting!
8. How old are you today?
20
20
9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
Football or College Basketball
Football or College Basketball
10. What is your favorite beverage?
Water ..or a cherry Dr. Pepper from Sonic
Water ..or a cherry Dr. Pepper from Sonic
11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
once..but just a tiny bit
once..but just a tiny bit
12. Favorite food?
Hmm..that is a tough one.
It depends on my mood but I guess no matter what day it was I would never turn down my grandma's pancakes!
Hmm..that is a tough one.
It depends on my mood but I guess no matter what day it was I would never turn down my grandma's pancakes!
13. What is the last movie you watched?
Island
Island
14. What is you favorite Holiday ?
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
15. What is your dream car?
Anything that runs decent.. :)
Anything that runs decent.. :)
16. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Barbies..
Barbies..
17. What is your favorite season?
Fall.. :)
Fall.. :)
18. Cherries or Blueberries?
Blueberries!
Blueberries!
19. What is your favorite place to visit?
Texas.. but I love to visit just about anywhere!
Texas.. but I love to visit just about anywhere!
20. Country or the City?
A little of both!
A little of both!
21.. Pool or Lake?
Pool..
Pool..
22. Living situation?
With my parents
With my parents
23. When was the last time you cried?
Two days ago
Two days ago
24. What is on the floor of your closet right now?
Shoes..and boxes
Shoes..and boxes
25.. Who is the friend you have had the longest?
Ericha
Ericha
26. What did you do last night?
Worked
Worked
27. What are you most afraid of?
I'm most afraid of living in Fear..I want God to be my strength.
I'm most afraid of living in Fear..I want God to be my strength.
28. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?
Usually plain..sometimes cheese
Usually plain..sometimes cheese
29.. Favorite dog breed?
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
30. Favorite day of the week?
Sunday
Sunday
31. How many states have you lived in?
2
2
32.. Diamonds or pearls?
both..I love when they are together
both..I love when they are together
33. What is your favorite flower?
Lily
Lily
Sunday, June 27
The wait is over..and I'm exhausted.
Summer.
I wait and wait for the school to be out and the day to come when I can walk barefoot and enjoy the sun. Well, summer is here and its SO overwhelming sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I love it. It's just that I've been so busy that I almost feel like summer is almost over.
I'm working a lot, spending time with my man, squeezing in my friends, and making time for my family. Add that with day to day activities and before you know my weekend is over and I don't even know where it went.
I don't want to complain, so I'll just stop here but let this post be a warning that you may not see a lot of posts throughout July. My summer only gets more intense so I can't promise there will be a post every day. Don't worry though, I'll still make time to sit down and relax..which just so happens includes my laptop!
Even though its been very crazy, its been a great summer. Met some new friends, spent time with my old ones, loved on some of the cutest babies around, and have I mentioned how much I love the guy in my life. :) Everyday with him only gets better and I'd say we've had a pretty darn good summer..
Well, I've worked all weekend and today was not a good day. In fact, it was just plain hard. I love my job..being a CNA has only blessed my life and stretched me beyond anything I could have imagined but today was just one of those days. Where I really didn't want to be someones caretaker. I wanted to go home and spend time with my boyfriend and family, I wanted to go to Church, soak up some rays and just relax..instead I spent my day washing up old people, passing out medications, and chasing an old man down the street who claimed I was going to kill him. Yes folks.. it was one of those days. :)
I'm off to bed..my mind is completely burnt out.
Good Night.
I wait and wait for the school to be out and the day to come when I can walk barefoot and enjoy the sun. Well, summer is here and its SO overwhelming sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I love it. It's just that I've been so busy that I almost feel like summer is almost over.
I'm working a lot, spending time with my man, squeezing in my friends, and making time for my family. Add that with day to day activities and before you know my weekend is over and I don't even know where it went.
I don't want to complain, so I'll just stop here but let this post be a warning that you may not see a lot of posts throughout July. My summer only gets more intense so I can't promise there will be a post every day. Don't worry though, I'll still make time to sit down and relax..which just so happens includes my laptop!
Even though its been very crazy, its been a great summer. Met some new friends, spent time with my old ones, loved on some of the cutest babies around, and have I mentioned how much I love the guy in my life. :) Everyday with him only gets better and I'd say we've had a pretty darn good summer..
Well, I've worked all weekend and today was not a good day. In fact, it was just plain hard. I love my job..being a CNA has only blessed my life and stretched me beyond anything I could have imagined but today was just one of those days. Where I really didn't want to be someones caretaker. I wanted to go home and spend time with my boyfriend and family, I wanted to go to Church, soak up some rays and just relax..instead I spent my day washing up old people, passing out medications, and chasing an old man down the street who claimed I was going to kill him. Yes folks.. it was one of those days. :)
I'm off to bed..my mind is completely burnt out.
Good Night.
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesdays full of Wisdom- Fireflies
Just Because He loves us....
This weeks lesson from God came at the perfect time..although, do I expect anything less of the Creator of the Universe? Life is getting busy. This always happens, life gets crazy in summer and things just seem to go in fast forward but lately I have really felt as though things are moving in double time so having God open my eyes and slow down to the things He's trying to teach me is amazing.
This week I was over at my boyfriends, and as it was starting to get dark we were able to witness a absolutely beautiful sunset. We all just sat and watched as the sky turned an amazing orange, pink, blue, purple, and red..it was truly breathtaking. I definitely enjoyed this view but within seconds of getting eaten by bugs I was right back by the campfire forgetting all about the memory I had just made.
As the night went on and the night sky darkened we all started noticing the cute little fireflies that were appearing from the woods, my brother and Kevin's sister began trying to catch them. She got out a jar and off they went prancing across the yard chasing after these cute little bugs...Kevin's mom suggested we all go back to the meadow because she has noticed that there are usually lots of fireflies back there. As we started walking through the trail it began getting brighter and brighter and before I knew it I could see hundreds of little fireflies lighting up the darkness...it was beyond incredible and something I had never experienced before.
That's when my eyes were opened..All I could do was smile. Thank you Jesus for this beautiful gift. As I stood there in complete awe of this fun and amazing moment all I could do was thank my Father in Heaven for giving me such a sweet gift. Just Because He Loves Us... how many times a day do I walk by a pretty flower, brush past a smiling child, look beyond a beautiful sunset? How many times do I miss the blessings and pure gifts of my Father. Sadly...everyday. I know God blesses me..and I know I never deserve those blessings but hardly do I realize that God gives us things just because He loves us so much.
This week God had me slow down a little..and remember He finds pleasure in His children. He loves to see us smiling, hear us laughing, and watching as we boast in His Goodness. We serve an amazing God...
Zephaniah 3:17
"The Lord your God in your midst, He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
I have a very hectic schedule coming up and I'm so thankful the Lord decided to teach me this lesson now, so that maybe throughout these next busy months ahead, and years..I can always see the little things in life He does simply to make us smile.
This weeks lesson from God came at the perfect time..although, do I expect anything less of the Creator of the Universe? Life is getting busy. This always happens, life gets crazy in summer and things just seem to go in fast forward but lately I have really felt as though things are moving in double time so having God open my eyes and slow down to the things He's trying to teach me is amazing.
This week I was over at my boyfriends, and as it was starting to get dark we were able to witness a absolutely beautiful sunset. We all just sat and watched as the sky turned an amazing orange, pink, blue, purple, and red..it was truly breathtaking. I definitely enjoyed this view but within seconds of getting eaten by bugs I was right back by the campfire forgetting all about the memory I had just made.
As the night went on and the night sky darkened we all started noticing the cute little fireflies that were appearing from the woods, my brother and Kevin's sister began trying to catch them. She got out a jar and off they went prancing across the yard chasing after these cute little bugs...Kevin's mom suggested we all go back to the meadow because she has noticed that there are usually lots of fireflies back there. As we started walking through the trail it began getting brighter and brighter and before I knew it I could see hundreds of little fireflies lighting up the darkness...it was beyond incredible and something I had never experienced before.
That's when my eyes were opened..All I could do was smile. Thank you Jesus for this beautiful gift. As I stood there in complete awe of this fun and amazing moment all I could do was thank my Father in Heaven for giving me such a sweet gift. Just Because He Loves Us... how many times a day do I walk by a pretty flower, brush past a smiling child, look beyond a beautiful sunset? How many times do I miss the blessings and pure gifts of my Father. Sadly...everyday. I know God blesses me..and I know I never deserve those blessings but hardly do I realize that God gives us things just because He loves us so much.
This week God had me slow down a little..and remember He finds pleasure in His children. He loves to see us smiling, hear us laughing, and watching as we boast in His Goodness. We serve an amazing God...
Zephaniah 3:17
"The Lord your God in your midst, He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
I have a very hectic schedule coming up and I'm so thankful the Lord decided to teach me this lesson now, so that maybe throughout these next busy months ahead, and years..I can always see the little things in life He does simply to make us smile.
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