(Suddenly I felt lead to connect several of my favorite songs from my childhood. I realize that some of the connections are a bit fuzzy. But I hope it can be deciphered. I also hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :))
I once was sad and lonely I felt so all alone until I asked the Lord to take control. Then the hand of Jesus touched me, and Now I am No longer the same. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. Hallelujah! What a Savior.
It was on a Sunday Somebody touched me. He touched me, He touched me. And O what joy that floods my soul. He gave me sweet contentment and said that I was free. I will never cease to praise him! I'll Shout it while eternity rolls. I'll fly away Oh Glory! Glory to God, I have a better place to go.
I once was blind but now I see. At the cross is where I first saw the light. I am so glad I learned to trust him.
Do you know my Jesus? Are you Needing a friend to save you in the end? Have you Heard He loves you? Jesus will forsake you never.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Continue in Love
Today is one of the days that I would love to be living at home instead of an hour away. Not only because I would like to be able to hang out with my boyfriend but also because I feel like this day is set apart as a day to be with everyone you love.
I realize that this holiday is based upon a really old dude that no one really knows anything about. I also realize that the cards, and candy hearts, and endless amount of Roses that are being given to others tonight was something that a head honcho of a large corporation came up with just for consumerism. (Wow! Why couldn't I think of that in my last class?! :))
But these items are not what this holiday represents in my life. I love the idea of an entire day set aside to constantly remember those you love.
So this is to:
William, the person God put on this Earth to be my support, friend, and hopefully maybe one day my husband.
To my Family that has been the constant love in my life.
To my true friends that I can count on a single hand.
To all of you. Yes I love every single one of you.
This is also one of those days where I long to visit with Jesus! How could there be a better way to celebrate a day dedicated to love than with the man who displayed the ultimate type of love. It's on a day like this that I reminded of the purpose God has given me. I have a longing to go sit outside on this wonderfully perfect day and read the ultimate love story. And most importantly to PUT THIS STORY INTO ACTION!
Happy love day!
I realize that this holiday is based upon a really old dude that no one really knows anything about. I also realize that the cards, and candy hearts, and endless amount of Roses that are being given to others tonight was something that a head honcho of a large corporation came up with just for consumerism. (Wow! Why couldn't I think of that in my last class?! :))
But these items are not what this holiday represents in my life. I love the idea of an entire day set aside to constantly remember those you love.
So this is to:
William, the person God put on this Earth to be my support, friend, and hopefully maybe one day my husband.
To my Family that has been the constant love in my life.
To my true friends that I can count on a single hand.
To all of you. Yes I love every single one of you.
This is also one of those days where I long to visit with Jesus! How could there be a better way to celebrate a day dedicated to love than with the man who displayed the ultimate type of love. It's on a day like this that I reminded of the purpose God has given me. I have a longing to go sit outside on this wonderfully perfect day and read the ultimate love story. And most importantly to PUT THIS STORY INTO ACTION!
Happy love day!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
He is ever just the same.
What do you say about a person that has such an important role in your life?
Bonnie Leola Williams was one of the most important women in my life. She was my Great Aunt but that sounds too distant. She wasn't just my grandmother's sister, she was also my friend, mentor, and inspiration. Does it seem strange that two people who are 70 years apart in age would have this type of relationship?
Maybe I become too attached to people. But she was special. She inspired me to be inquisitive. She was more than inquisitive. She was known to approach anyone who listen and ask them a question about the Bible. I fell victim to be the recipient to these questions several times in my life. The amazing thing is that she read the Bible 13 times completely through. At the time she died she was all the way to John of her 14th time. Isn't that insane?
I don't think I could archive all the memories I will cherish forever.
I will always remember her smile.
I will always remember her love.
I will always remember her laugh.
I will always remember her jokes.
I think the craziest part of all this is that it still hasn't hit me. Being away at school makes it feel like I could just drive home and walk through her front door like I did so many times before.
If I ever have a daughter I will name her Bonnie SarahBelle. Bonnie for this wonderful woman and SarahBelle for her sister, My grandmother.
When my grandmother went to be with the Lord I was relatively young. 8th grade or so. From time until now she became that Grandmother figure in my life.
What makes me the saddest is that she will never see me be engaged, She won't be there when I get married.
What makes me the happiest is that she is finally getting all the answers to all the questions she has been asking.
I could go on and on. And I realize that this isn't everything I wanted to say about her. I also realize that others can explain themselves better than I can.
All that matters is that I loved her and I always will love her.
Bonnie Leola Williams was one of the most important women in my life. She was my Great Aunt but that sounds too distant. She wasn't just my grandmother's sister, she was also my friend, mentor, and inspiration. Does it seem strange that two people who are 70 years apart in age would have this type of relationship?
Maybe I become too attached to people. But she was special. She inspired me to be inquisitive. She was more than inquisitive. She was known to approach anyone who listen and ask them a question about the Bible. I fell victim to be the recipient to these questions several times in my life. The amazing thing is that she read the Bible 13 times completely through. At the time she died she was all the way to John of her 14th time. Isn't that insane?
I don't think I could archive all the memories I will cherish forever.
I will always remember her smile.
I will always remember her love.
I will always remember her laugh.
I will always remember her jokes.
I think the craziest part of all this is that it still hasn't hit me. Being away at school makes it feel like I could just drive home and walk through her front door like I did so many times before.
If I ever have a daughter I will name her Bonnie SarahBelle. Bonnie for this wonderful woman and SarahBelle for her sister, My grandmother.
When my grandmother went to be with the Lord I was relatively young. 8th grade or so. From time until now she became that Grandmother figure in my life.
What makes me the saddest is that she will never see me be engaged, She won't be there when I get married.
What makes me the happiest is that she is finally getting all the answers to all the questions she has been asking.
I could go on and on. And I realize that this isn't everything I wanted to say about her. I also realize that others can explain themselves better than I can.
All that matters is that I loved her and I always will love her.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Announcement!
So today is a good day...Know why?
Because I am changing my life! I have started back on the journey of weight loss. It's a long, hard, bumpy, annoying road, but people I am going to do it! I am determined :)
Prior to my sister's wedding I lost about 20-30 pounds and that feeling of all my clothes not fitting, and getting the size smaller... O the wonderfulness! That is my future.
I have so many reasons to loose weight. Just thinking about them makes me excited. Just thinking about the weight I AM GOING to loose makes me ecstatic! I have blogged about this before, but alas here I am again.
The wonderful thing is...I know I can do this. I know I will do this!
I have never had something that motivated me like what I have now.
The plan is...Baby steps. Today my accomplishment. I didn't drink any coke. If you knew me personally you would know this is a feat indeed.
My goal for a week from today...Loose at least 2 pounds.. No big deal. That could just be eating better, Walking my dog, A little exercise, another day of no coke.
O man, You would think I would be dreading this. But I can't wait to prove to myself that I can and will resist the temptations before me.
I have been told some really smart things but these are the ones that encourage me through the next steps in my life...
"Once on the lips, Forever on the hips"
"Never think of dieting as a 'last' When you tell yourself this is your last coke, you begin longing for that substance. If you realize you will have one sometime..You can realize and ask yourself if this is truly worth it."
Best for last:
"Food never tastes as good as thin feels"
What an adventure to embark on :)
Because I am changing my life! I have started back on the journey of weight loss. It's a long, hard, bumpy, annoying road, but people I am going to do it! I am determined :)
Prior to my sister's wedding I lost about 20-30 pounds and that feeling of all my clothes not fitting, and getting the size smaller... O the wonderfulness! That is my future.
I have so many reasons to loose weight. Just thinking about them makes me excited. Just thinking about the weight I AM GOING to loose makes me ecstatic! I have blogged about this before, but alas here I am again.
The wonderful thing is...I know I can do this. I know I will do this!
I have never had something that motivated me like what I have now.
The plan is...Baby steps. Today my accomplishment. I didn't drink any coke. If you knew me personally you would know this is a feat indeed.
My goal for a week from today...Loose at least 2 pounds.. No big deal. That could just be eating better, Walking my dog, A little exercise, another day of no coke.
O man, You would think I would be dreading this. But I can't wait to prove to myself that I can and will resist the temptations before me.
I have been told some really smart things but these are the ones that encourage me through the next steps in my life...
"Once on the lips, Forever on the hips"
"Never think of dieting as a 'last' When you tell yourself this is your last coke, you begin longing for that substance. If you realize you will have one sometime..You can realize and ask yourself if this is truly worth it."
Best for last:
"Food never tastes as good as thin feels"
What an adventure to embark on :)
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
My irrational Christmas list :)
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1. I would like some beautiful, cute, trendy, awesome boots. I have been searching and searching for some boots that would fit my legs. Alas, instead of calves I have cows. My legs are pretty muscular so it is very very difficult for me to find any boots that fit. In fact I have been looking for almost 2 years now. still searching. Any suggestions :)
2. I have recently come to loving these shoes. I mean come on people. If I buy one pair they send one to kids in Africa. Decision made.
3. I so so so want an Iphone but people I refuse to pay the monthly bill. Even If I am fortunate to have wonderful parents that would help me out. Plus I would absolutely LOVE this little device. It is not happening. At least not until I have a grown up job. Hey that just means I only have to wait another year and a half right?! Right.
4. I would love love love love to have a new pair of gap jeans. I realize they are more expensive than the normal jean but people let me just tell you they last forever and fit so well.
5. Last but not least I would love to have one of these babies. This will be the PERFECT place to study for my summer classes. I just cannot wait until the weather is just right for me to hang this little guy up and read a book by the lake. Or go camping and sleep in this baby.
Man O Man. Dream dream dream :)
Ps. Apparently when I make a wish list it is imperative for me to repeat myself 3 times.
so Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas.
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1. I would like some beautiful, cute, trendy, awesome boots. I have been searching and searching for some boots that would fit my legs. Alas, instead of calves I have cows. My legs are pretty muscular so it is very very difficult for me to find any boots that fit. In fact I have been looking for almost 2 years now. still searching. Any suggestions :)
2. I have recently come to loving these shoes. I mean come on people. If I buy one pair they send one to kids in Africa. Decision made.
3. I so so so want an Iphone but people I refuse to pay the monthly bill. Even If I am fortunate to have wonderful parents that would help me out. Plus I would absolutely LOVE this little device. It is not happening. At least not until I have a grown up job. Hey that just means I only have to wait another year and a half right?! Right.
4. I would love love love love to have a new pair of gap jeans. I realize they are more expensive than the normal jean but people let me just tell you they last forever and fit so well.
5. Last but not least I would love to have one of these babies. This will be the PERFECT place to study for my summer classes. I just cannot wait until the weather is just right for me to hang this little guy up and read a book by the lake. Or go camping and sleep in this baby.
Man O Man. Dream dream dream :)
Ps. Apparently when I make a wish list it is imperative for me to repeat myself 3 times.
so Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Go tell it on the Mountain.
Oh man you guys. I have had the most amazing week so far.
Can I just tell you that I am SO IN LOVE with Jesus Christ! Just after I had posted that last post down there, I had the most depressing emo feelings. Then I woke up the next morning and still had those feelings. I sat on my couch and thought Ok I know it's Sunday. Church is something that is supposed to happen. But even though I knew it was that time I sat and thought..I am not going. I will have to be there alone, it will be awkward. There is no way that I am going. Well Christ has his way of gently tugging at your heart until you are completely being torn away from what you think is the right decision. So I sat up and said I am not Chickening out. I got up and went. It was awkward alone but I was there to be filled with Jesus again. Oh how wonderful!
It seems that this Christmas season when I am down, A song pops into my head. That song my friends, is Go Tell it on the Mountain.
Imagine with me, actively climbing a mountain and standing on the very edge of this precipice and looking at the glory of the Lord. Then opening your arms and shouting, "JESUS CHRIST IS BORN!!!"
I have decided to form a bucket list of sorts. This activity will be one of my top 10 things I want to do. Maybe not yell exactly that sentence. Maybe I will just be yelling praises to the almighty. I am not sure, either way I am looking forward to climbing this mountain.
Can I just tell you that I am SO IN LOVE with Jesus Christ! Just after I had posted that last post down there, I had the most depressing emo feelings. Then I woke up the next morning and still had those feelings. I sat on my couch and thought Ok I know it's Sunday. Church is something that is supposed to happen. But even though I knew it was that time I sat and thought..I am not going. I will have to be there alone, it will be awkward. There is no way that I am going. Well Christ has his way of gently tugging at your heart until you are completely being torn away from what you think is the right decision. So I sat up and said I am not Chickening out. I got up and went. It was awkward alone but I was there to be filled with Jesus again. Oh how wonderful!
It seems that this Christmas season when I am down, A song pops into my head. That song my friends, is Go Tell it on the Mountain.
Imagine with me, actively climbing a mountain and standing on the very edge of this precipice and looking at the glory of the Lord. Then opening your arms and shouting, "JESUS CHRIST IS BORN!!!"
I have decided to form a bucket list of sorts. This activity will be one of my top 10 things I want to do. Maybe not yell exactly that sentence. Maybe I will just be yelling praises to the almighty. I am not sure, either way I am looking forward to climbing this mountain.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Home
I have always listened to all the Christmas songs that mention being home for Christmas. Even though these songs are special to me it's not because I could ever relate. This year however, I understand exactly what they mean.
Can I tell you the truth?
I was so so so very excited to move and be on my own. To have the "away from home college experience" that I have seen my friends and family love. But mine is not the, "away from home college experience" that most have. I live in an apartment, not in a dorm. Although I know some people in the complex, It's nothing like the wonderful experience I was anticipating. You see my sister went away to college. The only sibling of mine that has lived in a dorm. I would visit her and dream of being there. Being able to just skip down the hall and hang out with my best friend from college. You know the one that is a bridesmaid in your wedding. The one your call to have lunch with. Unfortunately, this has not been my experience.
Don't get me wrong blog people. I am adjusting finally. It has taken 4 months to get to this point. But now with the Christmas season here I am forced to face the fact that I am not at home looking at that glorious 9 foot tree with all the homemade ornaments from our childhood. But now that it is my job to have my own cheer. Right?
My all time favorite Christmas movie is Meet me in St. Louis. In this movie Judy Garland debuted a song called Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. (This just happens to be my favorite Christmas song) In the scene she is comforting her little sister, Tootie, because they are moving to New York the next morning. Although this song doesn't particularly say anything about being home for Christmas it still evokes the feeling of homesickness that often occupied my thoughts here in my apartment.
I so look forward to being home for Christmas.
What a sad sounding blog this is evolving into. I have decided my next post will contain feelings of happiness and love.
Can I tell you the truth?
I was so so so very excited to move and be on my own. To have the "away from home college experience" that I have seen my friends and family love. But mine is not the, "away from home college experience" that most have. I live in an apartment, not in a dorm. Although I know some people in the complex, It's nothing like the wonderful experience I was anticipating. You see my sister went away to college. The only sibling of mine that has lived in a dorm. I would visit her and dream of being there. Being able to just skip down the hall and hang out with my best friend from college. You know the one that is a bridesmaid in your wedding. The one your call to have lunch with. Unfortunately, this has not been my experience.
Don't get me wrong blog people. I am adjusting finally. It has taken 4 months to get to this point. But now with the Christmas season here I am forced to face the fact that I am not at home looking at that glorious 9 foot tree with all the homemade ornaments from our childhood. But now that it is my job to have my own cheer. Right?
My all time favorite Christmas movie is Meet me in St. Louis. In this movie Judy Garland debuted a song called Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. (This just happens to be my favorite Christmas song) In the scene she is comforting her little sister, Tootie, because they are moving to New York the next morning. Although this song doesn't particularly say anything about being home for Christmas it still evokes the feeling of homesickness that often occupied my thoughts here in my apartment.
I so look forward to being home for Christmas.
What a sad sounding blog this is evolving into. I have decided my next post will contain feelings of happiness and love.
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