Thus far the past few months have been very exciting when it comes to planning my future. I don't think anyone really realizes how excited I am, mostly because I think I am afraid to be excited. For once things are actually working out peacefully. It is amazing what peace God's plan can bring. I hope and pray everyday that I am following His will for my life. I know that I must be because I've never felt at ease about anything in my whole life. I guess some people are probably wondering what in the world this plan is that I am talking about. I was recently accepted to take a trip of a lifetime. I was accepted to go on The World Race. It is an 11 month mission trip to 11 different countries. (You can find out more about it at http://www.theworldrace.org/.)
I was originally accepted to go on Route 2 in January, but due to some school conflicts I had to ask to be moved to July race. I am not going to lie I had a good bit of anxiety about this. I didn't exactly know how well they would accept me needing to change, but in about 10 minutes I got switched to a different route and the mystery of if is exciting me so much because they don't have the countries planned. I told my Mom today that this means I am going. So now to start raising money, everyone get out your wallets just kidding, I would appreciate prayers and support of any kind. I am excited, but also very scared at the same time. I just want to be the hands and the feet of the Lord and serve His children. I just keep thinking about Isaiah and saying "Here am I, send me."
Enough deep stuff for now. So since I have no passport, and I kinda need one to travel around the world, I started the application process this week. I am a tad nervous about it. It just seems like a good bit of unchartered territory, but I guess that is what life is. Anyway I will keep you posted. If anyone has any good tips for how to live life for a year out of a backpack please let me know I need all the help I can get.
Oh and Amy and I made chocolate chip muffins for the baking challenge last week. They were good. I would probably add some applesauce next time. Also, school started back this week. So far so good. I am looking forward to my classes. So far they are pretty exciting. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone better and making new friends, it's a new skill I am working on.
I hope that everyone out there feels as blessed as I do.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
New Seasons Ahead
"God never sends you out alone. Are you on the eve of change? Do you find yourself looking into a new chapter? Is the foliage of your world showing signs of a new season? Heaven’s message for you is clear: when everything else changes, God’s presence never does. You journey in the company of the Holy Spirit, who “will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you” ( John 14:26 NLT)."- Max Lucado
I got my weekly email from Max Lucado today. With all the many stresses I have around me right now about my future and things pulling me one way or another and trying to make everyone happy, including myself, this was just what I needed. A small reminder that whatever path I choose whatever I am called towards, God has sent me someone to keep me company. God has sent me someone that will watch over me and care for me. That is amazing to think about. That each of us has someone we can turn to, even when we think we have no one, and that someone is sent directly from our Heavenly Father. What a love he has for us? How amazed I am every single day that He loves me.
This was week two of the baking challenge. I made chocolate chip cupcakes. Very odd recipe, but also pretty yummy. When I was mixing them up I thought to myself several times that the batter looked a lot like cookie dough, but I followed the recipe so I know I was doing it right. There weren't any chocolate chips in the batter but then there was a topping that was pure chocolate chips, it was declicious. Molly ate one and said she liked them because it kind of tasted like a chocolate chip cookie in cupcake form. We shall see if they all get eaten.
Last night was the season finale of SYTYCD. It was very depressing to me because that show makes my life have just a little more joy in it. Lauren won which was great because now Kent can come back as an All-star which is just fine with me. I am going to Bham this weekend for the grandparents birthday party which should be fun. Also we are going to have Birmingham Fam Jam Saturday night. I am pretty excited about the whole thing. Good weekend ahead!
Also yesterday was Jacob and Taylor's brithdays. I hope that they both had wonderful days! I always love my birthday and I feel like everyone should get to enjoy it. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
I got my weekly email from Max Lucado today. With all the many stresses I have around me right now about my future and things pulling me one way or another and trying to make everyone happy, including myself, this was just what I needed. A small reminder that whatever path I choose whatever I am called towards, God has sent me someone to keep me company. God has sent me someone that will watch over me and care for me. That is amazing to think about. That each of us has someone we can turn to, even when we think we have no one, and that someone is sent directly from our Heavenly Father. What a love he has for us? How amazed I am every single day that He loves me.
This was week two of the baking challenge. I made chocolate chip cupcakes. Very odd recipe, but also pretty yummy. When I was mixing them up I thought to myself several times that the batter looked a lot like cookie dough, but I followed the recipe so I know I was doing it right. There weren't any chocolate chips in the batter but then there was a topping that was pure chocolate chips, it was declicious. Molly ate one and said she liked them because it kind of tasted like a chocolate chip cookie in cupcake form. We shall see if they all get eaten.
Last night was the season finale of SYTYCD. It was very depressing to me because that show makes my life have just a little more joy in it. Lauren won which was great because now Kent can come back as an All-star which is just fine with me. I am going to Bham this weekend for the grandparents birthday party which should be fun. Also we are going to have Birmingham Fam Jam Saturday night. I am pretty excited about the whole thing. Good weekend ahead!
Also yesterday was Jacob and Taylor's brithdays. I hope that they both had wonderful days! I always love my birthday and I feel like everyone should get to enjoy it. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
I couldn't think of a cute title this time...
Well life is moving along rather quickly. Before I know it I will be back in class and back drownding under papers, projects and tests. As scared as I am about finishing college in December and having to become a responsible member of society I am ready to start doing, seeing and going. I want to see how people in other countries live, to be able to realize how truly blessed God had allowed me to be. Sometimes I think I forget that fact. I am putting brave face on and going after things I never thought I would be able to do. I am finally loving my life again, and I wouldn't change that. I realize that in the past year God has put me through trials and tribulations to show me that no matter how tightly I hold on He is going to make my life what he wants it to be, that is super scary and super exciting all at the same time.
The hard times I have gone through have also let me realize those people that are truly important in my life. I am also very thankful for my family and friends (They are one in the same to me). As much as they want me to be safe and happy I know that they will always support the decisions that I make if they know that I am making them for the right reasons. They have been my comfort and my strength and I don't tell them how important they are to me nearly enough. I am so glad that my family is as close as we are because if I didn't have them in my life it would be way less fun. I am also thankful that no matter how far away my friends may be or how busy they are they will always help me in any way they possibly can.
I am so thankful for Jacob. I am so glad that we have chatted as much as we have in the past few months. He is one friend that I hope never to lose in my life because he provides me with a place to share all my secrets and I know that I couldn't of made through everything without him.
I am also very thankful for Byron because he is one person that I know will always tell me straight up and not sugar coat things because it makes me more comfortable. He is one person in this life, out of many, who really challenges me to take bigger steps in my faith and I am so glad that he has because it has opened up a whole new world to me. He is also always the person I turn to first when I need support in anything. When I need prayers of strength or just of let my day get better he is the person I turn to.
On a lighter note... Amy and I baked the Nutella Chocolate Chip cookies and they were more than delicious. Right out of the oven they might have been one of the best things I have ever eaten. They are everything that a cookie should be. I will post pictures at a later date.
I had a pretty fun day on Thursday taking pictures of all my friends that are leaving me to graduate in 2 days. It was tons of fun just to get to spend time with them before they all head off into the real world of jobs. I am going to miss them a lot though because one of them was in my groups for at least one project a semester. Sally, Hollie and I will just have to hold down the fort I guess.
Alright that is it for now, I could go on but I feel like I am boring everyone! Have a great day!
The hard times I have gone through have also let me realize those people that are truly important in my life. I am also very thankful for my family and friends (They are one in the same to me). As much as they want me to be safe and happy I know that they will always support the decisions that I make if they know that I am making them for the right reasons. They have been my comfort and my strength and I don't tell them how important they are to me nearly enough. I am so glad that my family is as close as we are because if I didn't have them in my life it would be way less fun. I am also thankful that no matter how far away my friends may be or how busy they are they will always help me in any way they possibly can.
I am so thankful for Jacob. I am so glad that we have chatted as much as we have in the past few months. He is one friend that I hope never to lose in my life because he provides me with a place to share all my secrets and I know that I couldn't of made through everything without him.
I am also very thankful for Byron because he is one person that I know will always tell me straight up and not sugar coat things because it makes me more comfortable. He is one person in this life, out of many, who really challenges me to take bigger steps in my faith and I am so glad that he has because it has opened up a whole new world to me. He is also always the person I turn to first when I need support in anything. When I need prayers of strength or just of let my day get better he is the person I turn to.
On a lighter note... Amy and I baked the Nutella Chocolate Chip cookies and they were more than delicious. Right out of the oven they might have been one of the best things I have ever eaten. They are everything that a cookie should be. I will post pictures at a later date.
I had a pretty fun day on Thursday taking pictures of all my friends that are leaving me to graduate in 2 days. It was tons of fun just to get to spend time with them before they all head off into the real world of jobs. I am going to miss them a lot though because one of them was in my groups for at least one project a semester. Sally, Hollie and I will just have to hold down the fort I guess.
Alright that is it for now, I could go on but I feel like I am boring everyone! Have a great day!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Long over due
Well I must say that I am long over due for a blog update, but I have been super busy so there really hasn't been time for one.
First of all, I moved from Taleeda back to the Condo. Dad came and did an amazing job helping and we got my two years of stuff moved out in two days. Impressive I know. It was a lot of work, but now I am settled and life is good. Molly and Suz moved into their new apartment and I can not wait to go visit. I am trying to give them time to get all settled before I just bust in. So far I have moved in and only spent two nights here. That is all changing now though.
Saturday was Taylor and Lindsay's engagement brunch and tailgate gift card shower. It was a day full of family fun. I always enjoy when the family gets together. I don't know where I would be without them. We are a fun bunch I tell you.
Sunday Sarah, Julie, Laurie, Amy, Abby and I headed off to six flags for a day of adventure. That was exactly what it was an adventure. From the moment we stepped out of the car until we got home last night all we did was sweat, which I know is gross but its true so there is no avoiding it. I must say that I love roller coasters. I love going fast and feeling the wind in my face, its a thrill! We rode Goliath first and ended with Super Man. I was sad that we missed out on the monster plantation, but everyone knew it was cold in there so the line was extremely long all day. I think I may write a letter asking them to take better care of the wooden roller coasters though. They just about beat me to death. I am still having a hard time moving my neck. Although this was probably my final trip there, unless I can go back when it is much MUCH cooler, it did make me want to go to Harry Potter World so much that I started re-reading the seventh book today. I can only imagine the amount of money I would spend there though.
My baking challenge starts this week. I think I may turn it into bake/cook one new thing a week. We'll see though. Friends I see a lot of dinners in your futures. I am starting the challenge with cookies. I will take some photos and report in on how it goes.
Here are a few pictures from the brunch.
Saturday was Taylor and Lindsay's engagement brunch and tailgate gift card shower. It was a day full of family fun. I always enjoy when the family gets together. I don't know where I would be without them. We are a fun bunch I tell you.
Sunday Sarah, Julie, Laurie, Amy, Abby and I headed off to six flags for a day of adventure. That was exactly what it was an adventure. From the moment we stepped out of the car until we got home last night all we did was sweat, which I know is gross but its true so there is no avoiding it. I must say that I love roller coasters. I love going fast and feeling the wind in my face, its a thrill! We rode Goliath first and ended with Super Man. I was sad that we missed out on the monster plantation, but everyone knew it was cold in there so the line was extremely long all day. I think I may write a letter asking them to take better care of the wooden roller coasters though. They just about beat me to death. I am still having a hard time moving my neck. Although this was probably my final trip there, unless I can go back when it is much MUCH cooler, it did make me want to go to Harry Potter World so much that I started re-reading the seventh book today. I can only imagine the amount of money I would spend there though.
My baking challenge starts this week. I think I may turn it into bake/cook one new thing a week. We'll see though. Friends I see a lot of dinners in your futures. I am starting the challenge with cookies. I will take some photos and report in on how it goes.
Here are a few pictures from the brunch.
Taylor and Lindsay
My sweet Grandparents
My Mom and I
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