I'm slightly bored here at work for the time being so I thought I would list 10 things. They are going to be random...
1) I'm done with all my programs for this coming week. :)
2) It's freezing in my office
3) Last night while working out I burned 545 calories...first time ever
4) This Saturday I'm going to the circus
5) I'm staying with my old baby-sitter, her husband, and two year old
6) I'm glad that we have communication
7) We had a surprise shower for my roommate as well as a Sperbowl Party on Sunday
8) The commericals at the Superbowl weren't the best I'd ever seen
9) I'm craving Olive Garden right now
10) I enjoy being random sometimes
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Memory to Craig
4 years, and still not sure why? Craig was a positive, caring, creative, honest, good listener, and the list could go on and on. Not sure really where to begin or what to say. I can't believe that 4 years ago today I was in my apt in Alaska getting ready, eating a honey bun, and waiting on my friend Dawn to come and pick me up so we could hang out. She arrived a little early which was not like her (she's usually right on time), and would wait for me in her car. She walked in and told me to please call my mom. My first thought was it's something with my grandfather. I must have had that look because she then said it's not your granddad. I called my mom to find out the Craig had been in a car accident. I don't really think through things so I asked my mom for the number, and I would call him later...ya'll were 4 hours ahead of me. She then proceeded to tell me that Craig has passed away in a tragic car accident. The next few hours were a blurr, and I cried, wept and was angry for the next little while. Why God? Why my best friend? Why a 24 year old?
So all this to say I still miss Craig, and memories come over me at the weirdest times, but it became even more real this past Thursday we lost a music student. She was only 21. Life is to short not to live it to the fullest.
I could sit here and list memories ALL night long, but will just list a few:
*singing the Get-A-Long-Gang theme song
*him getting mad at me one night, and ended up asking for his Bible I had borrowed...we ended up talking and working things out for like 3 hours
*going on a Ghost Tour
*spending all holidays together
*him fixing my hair one time, and it was MASSIVE
*watching the black Wizard of Oz (The Whiz)
*driving to his house one night to get a notebook he had left
*him making a cake and putting lard in it, and then wanting me to taste the nasty mess
*him sharing with me that his mom had cancer
* making me cut out stuff because his class was learning about the Holocaust
Like I said before this list is never ending. Thanks for being a friend during the times you were here on earth.
So all this to say I still miss Craig, and memories come over me at the weirdest times, but it became even more real this past Thursday we lost a music student. She was only 21. Life is to short not to live it to the fullest.
I could sit here and list memories ALL night long, but will just list a few:
*singing the Get-A-Long-Gang theme song
*him getting mad at me one night, and ended up asking for his Bible I had borrowed...we ended up talking and working things out for like 3 hours
*going on a Ghost Tour
*spending all holidays together
*him fixing my hair one time, and it was MASSIVE
*watching the black Wizard of Oz (The Whiz)
*driving to his house one night to get a notebook he had left
*him making a cake and putting lard in it, and then wanting me to taste the nasty mess
*him sharing with me that his mom had cancer
* making me cut out stuff because his class was learning about the Holocaust
Like I said before this list is never ending. Thanks for being a friend during the times you were here on earth.
Friday, January 2, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
So many things have been going on since the new year began. Thank you to all who prayed for my Aunt's surgery. She had/has tongue cancer, and this past Monday they removed a 1/4th of her tongue (took 20 something stitches), and then took out some nodes in her throat(9 staples). I thought about making New Year's Resolutions, but they are always the same thing, and I never seem to do them after like 3 or 4 months. I hope and pray you all had a wonderful Christmas, and a Happy New Year. I can't wait to see what God has in store for all of us in 2009.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Operation Christmas Child Warehouse
Look at all the setup that goes into this ordeal
Empty boxes soon to be filled with the finished products for shipping.
Taking a break to smile for the camera.
Our boxes that we worked on were going to the Ukraine
Look at all the boxes ready to be delivered to that special girl or boy.
Yesterday was simply amazing. I had the opportunity to go to the Operation Christmas Child Warehouse. It was neat to see how many things go on, and how many boxes they send out. I will post pictures in a bit. I went yesterday morning, and then wrote a little something about my experience, and I loved it so much that I went again last night. It's hard to describe this experience in writing, and I encourage everyone to participate. I was always the one that packed boxes in the past, but never actually seen or understood the entire process. Here is the thing I wrote:
‘Twas the week before Christmas
And all through the warehouse,
Operation Christmas Child boxes were being sent out.
Children, youth, and adults of all ages
Were packing boxes through eyes of a Savior.
Each tiny box wrapped, taped and handled with care
In the hopes that the kids in the Ukraine
Would understand and know someone cares.
Barbie dolls, race cars, puzzles, coloring books and some crayons too,
Trying to squish in the last item or two;
We certainly don’t want a child to be blue
If only they knew
We don’t realize how much we’ve been blessed
Until some of us are put to the test.
Day in and day out Operation Christmas Child workers are always at their best;
Some seem to never take a rest.
So let this be a lesson to all -
Shoe boxes no matter how big or small
Can make some sort of impact
If we just gather up goodies and have ourselves a ball
So think of all the children in our world near and far
Who can catch a glimpse of the Shining Star
Through something so little as an Operation Christmas Child box
So let’s gather our socks, and start a box for next year
Empty boxes soon to be filled with the finished products for shipping.
Taking a break to smile for the camera.
Our boxes that we worked on were going to the Ukraine
Look at all the boxes ready to be delivered to that special girl or boy.
Yesterday was simply amazing. I had the opportunity to go to the Operation Christmas Child Warehouse. It was neat to see how many things go on, and how many boxes they send out. I will post pictures in a bit. I went yesterday morning, and then wrote a little something about my experience, and I loved it so much that I went again last night. It's hard to describe this experience in writing, and I encourage everyone to participate. I was always the one that packed boxes in the past, but never actually seen or understood the entire process. Here is the thing I wrote:
‘Twas the week before Christmas
And all through the warehouse,
Operation Christmas Child boxes were being sent out.
Children, youth, and adults of all ages
Were packing boxes through eyes of a Savior.
Each tiny box wrapped, taped and handled with care
In the hopes that the kids in the Ukraine
Would understand and know someone cares.
Barbie dolls, race cars, puzzles, coloring books and some crayons too,
Trying to squish in the last item or two;
We certainly don’t want a child to be blue
If only they knew
We don’t realize how much we’ve been blessed
Until some of us are put to the test.
Day in and day out Operation Christmas Child workers are always at their best;
Some seem to never take a rest.
So let this be a lesson to all -
Shoe boxes no matter how big or small
Can make some sort of impact
If we just gather up goodies and have ourselves a ball
So think of all the children in our world near and far
Who can catch a glimpse of the Shining Star
Through something so little as an Operation Christmas Child box
So let’s gather our socks, and start a box for next year
Sunday, December 7, 2008
I Surrender All
I know most of you have heard this song a zillion times, but it actually clicked this morning during church. Perry spoke on the "Christmas Story," and one of the verses in Luke 2 says "GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST..." this is what our purpose here on earth is to be about. Perry also talked about when Jesus was born the shepherds left their livelihood (which was their sheep.)What "sheep" do you need to leave behind? The song that he challenged us with is the one listed below. I pray that you read over the words, and let them actually soak in. We are to Surrender All, Everything to Him..NOT just the little things. If you would like to watch Perry's message it will be up sometime Tuesday at http://www.newspring.cc/. Hope this sermon rocks your world as much as it did mine. Are you surrendering ALL or just the pieces you are willing to give up?
All to Jesus I surrender;
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
* Refrain:
I surrender all,
I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power;
Let Thy blessing fall on me.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Now I feel the sacred flame.
Oh, the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory, to His Name!
All to Jesus I surrender;
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
* Refrain:
I surrender all,
I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power;
Let Thy blessing fall on me.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Now I feel the sacred flame.
Oh, the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory, to His Name!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
God Speaking
Have you ever heard a love song
That set your spirit free
Have you ever watched a sunrise
And felt you could not breathe
What if it's Him
What if it's God speaking
Have you ever cried a tear that
You could not explain
Have you ever met a stranger
That already knew your name
What if it's Him
What if it's God speaking
Who knows how He'll get a hold of us
Get our attention to prove He is enough
He'll do and He'll use
Whatever He wants to
To tell us I love you
Have you ever lost a loved one
Who you thought should still be here
Do you know what it feels like
To be tangled up in fear
What if He's somehow involved
What if He's speaking through it all
His ways are higher
His ways are better
Though sometimes strange
What could be stranger
Than God in a manger
God is speaking
I love you
I LOVE this entire song, and it always seems to speak to me, but the line or two that has stuck out to me this afternoon has been. "Have you ever lost a loved one. Who you thought should still be here." the reason these stick out are because today is my best friend, Craig Lucas', birthday. His birthday would have been today if he hadn't of passed away 4 years ago in January. Sometimes we don't understand, and there are many many times that I think he should still be here on this earth, but as the song reminds us.."His ways are higher..." Craig and I used to do EVERYTHING together. That's how closer our friendship was. I actually still keep up with his family, and going to have supper with them on Friday. We have many memories together, both happy and sad. So I just wanted to write this, and say Happy Birthday Craig..we think about you often, and you are certainly missed.
That set your spirit free
Have you ever watched a sunrise
And felt you could not breathe
What if it's Him
What if it's God speaking
Have you ever cried a tear that
You could not explain
Have you ever met a stranger
That already knew your name
What if it's Him
What if it's God speaking
Who knows how He'll get a hold of us
Get our attention to prove He is enough
He'll do and He'll use
Whatever He wants to
To tell us I love you
Have you ever lost a loved one
Who you thought should still be here
Do you know what it feels like
To be tangled up in fear
What if He's somehow involved
What if He's speaking through it all
His ways are higher
His ways are better
Though sometimes strange
What could be stranger
Than God in a manger
God is speaking
I love you
I LOVE this entire song, and it always seems to speak to me, but the line or two that has stuck out to me this afternoon has been. "Have you ever lost a loved one. Who you thought should still be here." the reason these stick out are because today is my best friend, Craig Lucas', birthday. His birthday would have been today if he hadn't of passed away 4 years ago in January. Sometimes we don't understand, and there are many many times that I think he should still be here on this earth, but as the song reminds us.."His ways are higher..." Craig and I used to do EVERYTHING together. That's how closer our friendship was. I actually still keep up with his family, and going to have supper with them on Friday. We have many memories together, both happy and sad. So I just wanted to write this, and say Happy Birthday Craig..we think about you often, and you are certainly missed.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Thankful Heart
This past weekend I was working on an Operation Christmas Child Box (Jed get excited), and I got to thinking how much we really do take for granted. It reminded me of the Christmas I spent in China, and that was certainly an eye opener within itself...but probably by far one of the most memorable Christmases I've experienced thus far. I can almost taste the warm, moist turkey right from the oven after being carved. The tart cranberry sauce, the homemade gravy and dressing, amongst many other things that my family will have during this Thanksgiving season. I can't believe it's almost here, but first I will be going to the Trans Siberian Orchestra next Thursday night. Just thought I would blog today, and ask people what they are thankful for. So please respond and tell me a few things you are thankful for.
1. that we have freedom of speech
2. that the King is ENTRHALLED with MY beauty
3. that friends are God's greatest gifts...no matter how close or far away
4. That God doesn't make mistakes, but he certainly left room for lots of improvement
5. That I get to work with college students
6. That I have a roof over my head, food on my table, and a job that pays my bills
This list could continue for a very long time, but the other day I sat down and really thanked God for things I were grateful for..not just the mundane things, but the little things. I see leaves of bright, vast, beautiful beauty, and I'm reminded that God created things that we see on a daily basis.
PS. Jed and Kimmy if you are reading this I tried postingg a comment to your blogs, but it said my password was wrong...funny that's the same password I'm using to post this blog. Oh well I did try though.
1. that we have freedom of speech
2. that the King is ENTRHALLED with MY beauty
3. that friends are God's greatest gifts...no matter how close or far away
4. That God doesn't make mistakes, but he certainly left room for lots of improvement
5. That I get to work with college students
6. That I have a roof over my head, food on my table, and a job that pays my bills
This list could continue for a very long time, but the other day I sat down and really thanked God for things I were grateful for..not just the mundane things, but the little things. I see leaves of bright, vast, beautiful beauty, and I'm reminded that God created things that we see on a daily basis.
PS. Jed and Kimmy if you are reading this I tried postingg a comment to your blogs, but it said my password was wrong...funny that's the same password I'm using to post this blog. Oh well I did try though.
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