In The Hands Of God

Starting Over...

2011-11-04T22:46:00.002-04:00

So I've started blogging again....I'm very different now. You are all welcome to come check out the new blog and read if you'd like. I do not mind questions...just please be somewhat kind if you can. I'll explain why I've changed so much on the new blog.

http://kissininsteadofmissin.blogspot.com/

Katie

A Longer Break...

2010-05-16T02:59:00.002-04:00

Well...I've made the decision to take a break from blogging for a while.

I'm not sure how long it will be...

But I will be back.

If not to this blog, then I will start fresh and let y'all know about it.

Please still feel free to email or facebook me as I will still be using both of those.

I just have a lot going on and can't seem to find good things to blog about right now.

I'm so thankful for all you readers and for the great friends I've made through this blog!

Like I said, I'll be back...I promise!

Stronger

2010-05-10T21:49:00.002-04:00

“The most annoying thing about the saying "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is that it is usually true”

What's New In My Corner Of The World...

2010-05-03T23:38:00.007-04:00

I realize that my title makes it sound like something exciting is going on...

And there really isn't anything exciting. lol

But I figured on should post on something.

So here goes...

I've gotten back into reading a lot. It's only monday night and I've already read 2 books this week. :)

They opened up a Sonic about 10-15 minutes from my house! Which is so cool!! If you haven't figured out, Sonic is my favorite!! I love their Mocha Java Chillers! =)

I got a pair of Chuck's tonight! =) My brother and some of our friends have them...they all have black but I got red. I've wanted a pair for awhile, so its pretty sweet! ;)

It has gotten so hot here....actually, its not that hot, its just super humid! I've been wishing that last few days that I could move to CA! lol Oh to sit on a beach in the sun with no humidity. =)

Well, I guess that all for now. :)

Whats new in your corner of the world?

If Guys Were Like Girls...

2010-04-28T14:18:00.001-04:00

I watch this on a friends facebook the other day...and laughed so hard!! This is so like teenage girls!! :)

Bloggy Break

2010-04-26T21:21:00.004-04:00

Well, if you haven't figured it out all ready...

I haven't been on blogger in a week.

I decided to kinda take a bloggy break.

I don't really know why.

Other then life being...well, interesting, I guess

And I find it hard to blog about much when I'm preoccupied.

So did ya miss me?! ;)

Anything big happen while I was gone?

I don't know how often I'll be blogging for a while...

I'd considered quitting blogging for a while,

But I'm not ready to do that.

So just know that I might not post very often...

But I'm still alive. lol

Amish Country

2010-04-19T20:52:00.003-04:00

Alex, Me, and Deanna with the horses =)

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I went out to Lancaster, PA with some of my friends today.

It was a lotta fun!!

We had a blast!

We went on a buggy ride...

Which was a first for me.

And it was soooo much fun!

I can't believe I've lived this close (45 min.) and never ridden in an Amish buggy before!

We kinda just took a bunch of weird random pictures...

But heres the link to look at them if you'd like.

Click here to view pictures!

I'm warning you again...

They're strange. lol

Lack of Time...

2010-04-17T22:56:00.002-04:00

Wow, I'm really slacking on this whole blog thing. :-/

I've even been slacking on returning emails...

Which isn't like me at all.

But I have been putting a lot of time into our new church website.

And let me tell ya...

It takes a lot of time!

I loved creating it...

That was the fun part.

It the updating and keeping it current part that is time consuming. lol

I just need to figure out a way to put the right amount of time into it without letting it take up all my time, ya know?

But hey, go check it out if you want.

See why I've slacked on blogging. ;)

www.mykibc.com

I ditched em!

2010-04-14T14:08:00.004-04:00

Okay, so as you can tell by the picture I decided to ditch the glasses. :)

Thanks for all the comments...I guess I just wondered what everyone thought.

All the comments on got on here and on facebook were about half and half.

Some people said I looked better without them and other said I look better with them.

I even had one person say I look like Michael Jackson without them. :-/

But in the end, the decision was mine and I choose to only wear them when I need them. :)

And let me tell you, my eyes hurt a lot less without them and I loved being able to wear sunglasses today! I haven't wore sunglasses in almost 3 years! lol

Its really nice to be free of the annoying things!! =)

Anyways, I'm sure y'all be happy to stop seeing pictures of my face and get back to some normal posts huh? ;)

Glasses or No Glasses?

2010-04-13T14:59:00.002-04:00

I'm considering ditching the glasses...

I only really need them for long amounts of reading (which is pretty much every time I pick up a book! lol) and driving at night.

When I got them 2 years ago, the eye doc said that I didn't have to wear them all the time but I could if I wanted to.

And I have for 2 years. lol

But they're starting to annoy me most of the time.

So any comments on whether I should ditch them or not? ;)

We're Home

2010-04-10T15:48:00.004-04:00

So we made it home this afternoon...after driving through the night. Lets just say that Dad and I are both REALLY tired. lol No kidding right? ;)

It was a nice trip...the services were good, and I enjoyed seeing Hannah and going to the Creation Museum with her! I had so so so so much fun with her!! :)

But the highlight of my week was last night....

It was so amazing!!

God is so amazing!!

After the service, we went to eat dinner at the preachers house and everyone (about 6 people) got talking about revival and prayer.

And then we started praying...

And it was so amazing!

I've never felt God so close before!

I was almost afraid to open my eyes...

I knew He was there...

My heart told me that God was stand right there with us.

It was the most amazing time of prayer I've ever had!

I couldn't speak to pray out loud...

I could do nothing by cry.

God was breaking me...

Breaking me

And asking me to let go and trust Him.

He never stopped asking...

No matter how much I tried to push Him away.

He kept asking for my trust and faith.

And I finally answered...

I trust Him.

He has my whole heart again...

Every door is open to Him.

He rules in every room.

I'm all His.

I love Him with all that is in me!

I came home different.

And I thank God for it!

I'll never say enough how incredibly amazing God is!!

Pictures!!

2010-04-09T10:33:00.003-04:00

Okay so instead of uploading millions of pictures...

I'm just going to post the link for the album on facebook.

Don't worry...You can view it even if you don't have facebook. :)

I'll probably post a few on here when I get home but for now...

Click here to view the album!

Oh...and here's a picture of me and Hannah!

We had an awesome time together...or at least I did. You'll have to ask her if she had a good time too. ;)

A REAL Post!

2010-04-06T14:16:00.002-04:00

Hey y'all,

Well, we don't have wifi where we're staying so this is the first time I've been able to get online. We're sitting at Starbucks right now. :) So you probably won't hear much from me (other then the little mobile updates) until I'm back home. I don't think we're going to be driving out to town every day to get online...but who knows, we might. :)

The meeting has been pretty good so far...and I'm looking forward tot he rest of the week. I have been taking pictures so I'll probably post those when I get home as well. :) Also...I'm going to get to meet Hannah tomorrow night...she's driving up for the meeting and then I think we're gonna hang out a little after church. I'm soooo excited!! =) I'm sure we'll take pictures together too, so I'll have those to post as well. :)

Hope y'all are having a wonderful week...and please continue to keep us in prayer! :)

2010-04-05T14:42:00.001-04:00

We've arrived!! Yippie no more car! Lol :)

2010-04-05T12:05:00.001-04:00

At steak n shake for lunch...I haven't eaten here in years! :) I love traveling!

2010-04-04T18:04:00.001-04:00

We're about to stop in Somerset, Pa for church...it'll be nice to get outta the car for a lil bit. :)

2010-04-04T14:20:00.001-04:00

Hey y'all the road trip has begun...so be prepared for a lotta mobile updates. Lol Hope y'all are having a good Easter Sunday! :)
Katie

I've Been Tagged!

2010-04-02T22:43:00.002-04:00

Okay, so I guess I did this tag about a year ago...but Jess did it and tagged me again, so I figure "eh, why not?" :) So here ya go...

~What's Your Favorite~

Color? Red

Candy? I don't really eat candy anymore...but I guess twizzlers or reeses.

Main dish? Turkey Burgers

Dessert? Cheesecake

Drink? Coffee, anything with Coffee in it, and Vanilla Coke

Veggie? Green beans

~Do You~

Go to Starbucks Coffee Shop? Sometimes...I honestly don't like their coffee.

Go to the mall a lot? Depends on the amount of funds I have. lol But yeah.

Talk on the phone everyday to someone who is not family? Talk on the phone? No. I hardly ever talk on the phone. But I text pretty much all the time. :)

Read your Bible everyday? I try, but there are times I don't, even though I should.

Do lots of reading? You are kidding right? Don't you know anything? If I'm breathing, I'm reading.

See your grandparents everyday? Not everyday, but I see my Gramma almost everyday. :)
Bake a lot? Not a lot.

Clean your room everyday? I don't always have to, but at least once a week.

Have to say your sorry to someone everyday? No, not everyday. lol

~A Certain Thing You Dislike Of Each Category~

Veggie? Onion

Color? To tell ya the truth...I'm not fond of green.

Drink? Anything Grape. Blech!

Animal? Do bugs count?

~Do You Have A~

Pet? No...but I'm working on getting my parents to let me get a Gecko. =)

Gift card at the moment? Yeah but I think it only have a couple bucks left on it.

Sewing machine? uh, yeah...but it doesn't work. lol

Big mess under your bed? Nope!

Pack of gum in your bag or purse? HAHAHA....I have 3 in my purse. And I always do. =)

Computer in your room? Laptop.

~Have You Ever~

Been on a plane? Yup, many times.

Been out of state? Again, many times.

Been out of the country? Nope. =(

Been in a eight-teen wheeler? Uh, not that I can remember.

Been in a car accident? Yeah, a couple. (None were done by me. lol)

Read about a hundred and fifty page book in about an hour? Pssh...only every day. So easy!

~Your Favorite Place To~

Go shopping? Thrift stores and bookstores

Eat out? Sonic, Five Guys, and Chick-fa-la

Go visit? Outer Banks, NC

Read a good book at? On the trampoline or on my bed.

~Random~

What color is your room? Red, Tan, and Brown...very country and vintage looking. My favorite! =)

How old are you? 19...5 months away from hitting the big 2-0. =)

What year were you born? 1990

Are you related to anyone important or famous? Not that I know of.

Have you ever met a vice president? Yeah.

Are you getting bored yet? Nope.

What are you thinking? that I can't wait til sunday! =)

~Who You Will Tag~

I don't feel like tagging a bunch of people...so whomever wants to do it go ahead. =) Just leave a comment letting me know you did it so that I can go read yours.

2 Days Until The Road Trip...

2010-04-02T12:46:00.002-04:00

Yupp...only 2 more days!! I'm so excited!! I am washing clothes as I type, and as soon as those are done, I can finish packing! :) I can't wait!!

I'm going to try to figure out how to use the mobile blogger thing and then I'll be able to post little updates while we're on the road and I'm in a car bored. lol But we'll see if I can figure that out. :) I don't want to leave the bloggy world for a whole week. lol

Road Trip!!

2010-03-31T08:59:00.002-04:00

YIPPIE!!

We're going to Indiana!!

Dad and I will be leaving on Sunday afternoon and will be back home on Saturday (I think).

I'm so excited!!

Like I said before, I LOVE traveling!

So I'm looking forward to this road trip!

Dad will be preaching every night, so please keep him in prayer.

And pray for safety for us driving out there.

I'll try and post some while I'm out there, but it'll depend on if I can get wifi or not. :)

But we will be taking pictures, so if nothing else, I'll post those when I get home.

YAYAYAYAYAYAY!! I'm sooooooooo excited!! :)

Life's Been Busy...

2010-03-30T13:05:00.003-04:00

So...

I can't believe I've been having such a hard time posting lately!

I've never had any trouble finding things to post about before. lol

But I have been kinda busy too.

So maybe I'll use that as an excuse. ;)

Whats been keeping me so busy?

Well, I'm glad you asked! =)

A few different things actually...

1) I'm working on building a new website for our church.

My Dad asked me to work on it...though I wasn't really sure if I could do it or not.

But it's looking pretty good and I'm having a lotta fun doing it!

I'm becoming a computer nerd. =)

2) I've gotten back into the habit of reading a lot. I had kinda backed off on the ammount of reading I did for a while there. I think I got tired of being the boring girl who reads all the time. But I missed my books! So I've went back to reading a book every night before bed...and I'm enjoying it!! So that keeps me off the computer at night.

3) I've been driving a lot. Giving some friends rides back and forth to work, running errands for my parents, shopping, or just going out with friends. So I've been in a car a lot of the time lately. :)

So...

Thats whats been keeping me from blogging. =)

I was hoping things would slow down after this week.

But there is a chance that I'll be going to Indiana next week.

My Dad was asked to preach in a meeting out there...

and if he does then I'm going with him.

I really want to go!!

Like...

REALLY

want to go! lol

I love traveling!!

But Dad's still praying about it, so I'm not sure if we're going yet.

If I do then I'm not sure how much I'll be posting next week.

But I'll let you know if we end up going or not. :)

So...

What have my lovely readers been up to while I've been away from the blogging world?

Randomness

2010-03-25T16:11:00.002-04:00

Well, I haven't gotten any better at posting this week have I? And I'm warning you now...this is going to be a pretty random post.

Thanks for all the comments on my last post. They were really encouraging! You know how when you're going through something that you can't really explain, it helps to know that other Christians can still understand. And just knowing that you're not the only one helps in some weird way.

Wow, I've kept my blog with the same design for awhile now. I think this is the longest I've ever kept a design. lol But I really like this one so I'm planning on leaving it for awhile longer. It just really seems to fit. :)

I went to a thrift store today with some friends. One of them is pregnant and was looking for clothes...and she found some! :) I got a new outfit for Easter Sunday...and I paid only $10 for it! And that included shoes! I can't wait to wear it...Its so pretty!! Maybe I'll have someone take pictures of me wearing it to post after Easter. :)

Well, I guess thats it for now. Can't think of much else to post. Have a good friday tomorrow! :)

Hmm...

2010-03-22T22:25:00.005-04:00

Boy, I have really been struggling with what to post lately.

I've got so much going on inside my head right now...

And I can't seem to separate things and get it to make sense.

You ever have times like that?

I can't really find a good way to describe it.

Depressed?

No.

Dreamy?

Maybe.

Confused?

Probably.

Lonely?

Somewhat.

Burdened?

Definitely!

It's hard to explain why...

But I just can't seem to get by a minute without several different things coming to mind.

I even have a hard time praying...

My mind wanders too much.

It's rather annoying.

I feel like God's trying to tell me something through all of this...

Yet I can't grasp what it is.

It feel like something big is going to happen in my life.

But again...

I don't know what.

And you know what the hardest part is?

Trusting God.

Why is it so hard to let go and let God?

Everything in our being wants to trust in someone...

But we also don't want to give up control.

So we battle putting trust in someone.

It's amazing that God waits for us...

He stands by whispering "Trust Me"

"Just Trust Me"

And waits for us to answer Him.

He waits to hear these words...

"I Trust You Father"

And then He begins His work.

Something so wonderful and amazing that we can barely grasp it.

Far beyond what we could have ever imagined.

He's still whispering to me...

"Just Trust Me"

Waiting for my answer...

"I Trust You Father"

Just A Quick Note...

2010-03-21T18:56:00.002-04:00

Wow, I'm really slacking off on this blogging thing aren't I?

Sorry!

I'll try and do better!

But the only real purpose of this post is to link to something I just posted on my other blog.

Kind of a clear up on something...

And I'd like both sets of followers to read it if you want.

So click here to read it!

"His Way Is Perfect"

2010-03-17T22:33:00.002-04:00

First off, let me apologize for my lack of good posts lately. Life has been a bit challenging as of late. And I've had a hard time writing posts that are positive, and I don't think any of you really want to hear about whats going wrong in my life. : )

I was really encouraged tonight when some ladies sang this song as a special during church. It helped me to remember that even though I don't understand why things are going on in my life and wish they would stop...God has a plan and I should trust Him. As the song says...His way is perfect.

"His Way Is Perfect"

Verse 1:

When my way seems dark and drear and the future I don’t know,

My heart feels so empty as the tears unending flow.

When my heart breaks with sorrow and a tempest fills my soul,

This one thing I know for sure: my God is in control.

Chorus

His way is perfect, His way is perfect.

Though I don’t understand His wise and loving plan,

His way is perfect. His way is perfect.

Take my life and make a vessel purified.

God makes no mistakes, His way is best.

Verse 2:

When the toils of life are come and my heart is worn with care,

I faint ‘neath the burden of a cross I cannot bear.

When the joy has departed from my sorrow stricken soul,

This one thing I know for sure: my God is in control.

Chorus

His way is perfect, His way is perfect.

Though I don’t understand His wise and loving plan,

His way is perfect. His way is perfect.

Take my life and make a vessel purified.

God makes no mistakes, His way is best.

Kids Are The Cutest!!

2010-03-14T19:27:00.002-04:00

Kids say and do some of the cutest thing don't they? I have a few different stories about some really cute and sweet things that some kiddies I know have done lately.

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In my Sunday School class about 2 weeks ago, we were talking about the fact that we needed new crayons. Ours were all broken and worn down...it was just time for some new ones. SO I told the kids that I would pick some up soon. I didn't end up getting around to it that week. But one of the little girls came into class the next Sunday with a bag that had 2 boxes of crayons in it. She came up to me all shy and said "Ms. Katie...Um, I had these in my desk and I told mommy that, um, we needed new crayons and she said I could bring them." It was sooo sweet!! She helped me put them in the crayon box and you should have seen the smile on her face while we colored with them that day! She was so happy when all her classmates were glad for the new crayons. It's amazing how the littlest kids can have such giving hearts!

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I was reading a book to some little girls the other day. Four sisters in fact...ages 5, 3, 2, and 5 months. The book was about a little girl and how she was thinking about what she wanted to be when she grew up. At the end of the book, I asked the girls what they wanted to be when they grow up. The oldest just shrugged her shoulders and said "I dunno"...so I asked the 3 year old. And she gets this huge grin on her face and says "I wanna be Ms. Katie!" I could have cried! In fact, I did come very close to crying! lol She was so serious and it was just adorable! I think that was the first time I've had a little kid say that they wanted to be like me or be me. These girls mom told me that they play Ms. Katie at home and fight over who gets to be me. Talk about humbling!

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Oh, remember little Timothy? The little guy that asked for my number? Well he did end up calling me that week. It was so sweet. He was trying to sound all grown up and asked "How is your day going Ms. Katie?" It was the sweetest phone call I've ever gotten!! :)

Random Question of the Day

2010-03-11T13:29:00.002-05:00

What is your favorite thing to do outside?

And why?

Spring-like Weather

2010-03-09T19:17:00.003-05:00

It has been so beautiful the last few days!! We've had wonderful spring weather in Pa...but I'm told its going to leave soon and we're due for some more rain. I'm gonna be so sad. :'( I've enjoyed being able to go for walks again and just sit outside. It has been so nice!!

We went to the park today with some friends, which was a lot of fun. All we did was walk and sit and stare at people as they walked past. LOL! But it was nice to be outside. :) Anyways, I took this picture at the park. I thought it turned out pretty good...its a beautiful park!

For anyone who knows how much of a girl I am and how much I hate dirt and being sweaty...you'd be proud of me. :) I went for a walk this morning and then spent most of the afternoon and evening at the park. I have to admit though...I did stay away from all dirt, water, and nature. I managed to be outside in nature without being yucky or touching anything yucky. :)

Feelin' Feminine Challenge - Day 7

2010-03-08T21:21:00.004-05:00

Day 7

I didn't have time to get pictures until tonight, so there not the greatest cause the lighting in my house is kinda weird, but here they are. :)

Today I wore a pink flare skirt ($2 at thrift store), brown Outer Banks shirt ($5 at Wings in Outer Banks, NC), Pink shirt ($1 at thrift store), and Black and White Roxy shoes (just got them today, $30 at Journeys. More then a normally pay for shoes, but that was more then 50% off so it was a pretty good deal) :)

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I can't believe the week is over!! It was soooo much fun!! I loved it, so I will probably be doing again sometime. :)

Feelin' Feminine Challenge - Day 6

2010-03-07T23:37:00.004-05:00

Day 6

Today I was wearing a white skirt ($1 at thrift store), green striped shirt ($5 at Fashion Bug), and half of my hair was pulled back in a barrette.

The pictures aren't so great, but I had to have some friends take them at church this afternoon....

And the friends decided to jump in the pictures with me. :)

This is Deanna.

And this is Alex.

Feelin' Feminine Challenge - Day 5

2010-03-06T15:26:00.004-05:00

Day 5

Today was work day at church, so my outfit is pretty causal, but its another one of my favorites! Jean Skirt ($.99 at thrift store), Long sleeve redish shirt ($2 at Target), neon socks ($1 at dollar store), and tan slippers ($10 at Pacsun). My hair is pulled back into a big clip. :)

^The wind made my hair look weird. lol^

Feelin' Feminine Challenge - Day 4

2010-03-05T11:31:00.004-05:00

Day 4

Today I am wearing a tan corduroy skirt $2 at thrift store), a blue plaid button down shirt ($5 at Target) w/ a black shirt ($1 at walmart), a tan corduroy hat ($2 at thrift store), and suede brown shoes ($11 at walmart). : )

This is one of my favorite outfits!

Feelin' Feminine Challenge - Day 3

2010-03-04T10:20:00.004-05:00

Day 3

Today I am wearing a black flared skirt ($5 at Fashion Bug), a white flowered skirt (gift from a friend) with a orange sweater ($2 at thrift store), and slip on black shoes ($1 at Walmart). My hair is just straightened and left down. :)

^Ooo, I like this one!^

^It was REALLY windy today...so thats why my skirt and hair is blown way back. LOL

Feelin' Feminine Challenge - Day 2

2010-03-03T10:34:00.003-05:00

Day 2

Today I am wearing a brown corduroy skirt (that I got for $1 at a thrift store), and a pink Areopostale shirt (that I got for $2 at a thrift store), with a long sleeve cream colored shirt. Oh, and my favorite slip on pink and brown plaid shoes. My hair is just pulled back in a simple messy bun. :)

You can't really see my hair very well though. :(

This is one of my favorite outfits!! I love the pink and brown together...and its really comfy too. :)

Feelin' Feminine Challenge - Day 1

2010-03-02T12:55:00.004-05:00

Day 1

Today I wore a long jean skirt w/ gray leggings and a purple button down shirt w/ a beaded black shirt. I put my hair in a headband with my bangs left in the front. And the red you see is my purse. :)

^ In front of my house. ^

^ Tried to get a good picture of my hair, but this was the best I could do. :) ^

*Please excuse the weird look on my face! LOL The sun was shinning right in my eyes. :P*

The Feelin' Feminine Challenge

2010-03-01T15:16:00.003-05:00

So I've decided to do the Feelin' Feminine challenge this month. Basically, the deal is to wear only skirts for a week, and do your hair different each day. You also post pictures of your outfits each day. If you want to read more about it, click here. :)

I've seen so many friends do it, and it really looked like a lot of fun. I do only wear skirts, but I think it will still be fun for me. :) It will be fun to try and dress more feminine and play with different hair styles. I love dressing modest and feminine, even though I try to do that everyday. :)

Anyone else wanna join in? It starts tomorrow, so hurry and check it out if you want to be a part of it. :) I'll be posting my first set of pictures tomorrow.

The Wonderful Wally World

2010-02-28T19:30:00.003-05:00

Who doesn't love Walmart right? I know I do...in fact, when I get bored guess where I go? Walmart! :) Anyways, I've always loved this list of things to do in walmart so I thought I'd share it with y'all. I've actually done some of these too...but I'm not telling which ones. :P

Take shopping carts for the express purpose of filling them and stranding them at strategic locations.

Ride those little electronic cars at the front of the store.

Set all the alarm clocks to go off at ten minute intervals throughout the day.

Start playing Calvinball; see how many people you can get to join in.

Contaminate the entire auto department by sampling all the spray air fresheners.

Challenge other customers to duels with tubes of gift wrap.

Leave cryptic messages on the typewriters.

Re-dress the mannequins as you see fit.

When there are people behind you, walk REALLY SLOW, especially thin narrow aisles.

Walk up to an employee and tell him in an official tone, “I think we’ve got a Code 3 in Housewares,” and see what happens.

Tune all the radios to a polka station; then turn them all off and turn the volumes to “10″.

Play with the automatic doors.

Walk up to complete strangers and say, “Hi! I haven’t seen you in so long!…” etc. See if they play along to avoid embarrassment.

While walking through the clothing department, ask yourself loud enough for all to hear, “Who BUYS this junk, anyway?”

Repeat Number 14 in the jewelry department.

Ride a display bicycle through the store; claim you’re taking it for a “test drive.”

Follow people through the aisles, always staying about five feet away. Continue to do this until they leave the department.

Play soccer with a group of friends, using the entire store as your playing field.

As the cashier runs your purchases over the scanner, look mesmerized and say, “Wow. Magic!”

Put M&M’s on layaway.

Move “Caution: Wet Floor” signs to carpeted areas.

Set up a tent in the camping department; tell others you’ll only invite them in if they bring pillows from Bed and Bath.

Test the fishing rods and see what you can “catch” from the other aisles.

Ask other customers if they have any Grey Poupon.

Drape a blanket around your shoulders and run around saying,”…I’m Batman. Come, Robin, to the Batcave!”

TP as much of the store as possible.

Randomly throw things over into neighboring aisles.

Play with the calculators so that they all spell “hello” upside down.

When someone asks if you need help, begin to cry and ask, “Why won’t you people just leave me alone?”

Make up nonsense products and ask newly hired employees if there are any in stock, i.e., “Do you have any Shnerples here?”

Take up an entire aisle in Toys by setting up a full scale battlefield with G.I. Joes vs. the X-Men.

Take bets on the battle described above.

Hold indoor shopping cart races.

Dart around suspiciously while humming the theme from “Mission: Impossible.”

Say things like, “Would you be so kind as to direct me to the Twinkies?”

Set up a “Valet Parking” sign in front of the store.

Two words: “Marco Polo.”

Leave Cheerios in Lawn and Garden, pillows in the pet food aisle, etc.

“Re-alphabetize” the CD’s in Electronics.

Make a trail of orange juice on the ground, leading to the restrooms

When someone steps away from their cart to look at something, quickly make off with it without saying a word.

Drag a lounge chair on display over to the magazines and relax. If the store has a food court, buy a soft drink; explain that you don’t get out much, and ask if they can put a little umbrella in it.

When an announcement comes over the loudspeaker, assume the fetal position and scream, “No, no! It’s those voices again!”

While walking around alone, pretend someone is with you and get into a very serious conversation. Ex: The person is breaking up with you and you begin crying “How could you do this to me? I thought you loved me! I knew there was another girl, but I thought I had won. You kissed ME darling.” Then act as though you are being beaten and fall onto the ground screaming and having convulsion.

Some Randomness

2010-02-26T21:01:00.002-05:00

Thanks so much for everyone who entered my giveaway! I enjoyed having it, and will probably host another one sometime this year.

Maybe for my 20th birthday.

*shrug*

I don't know, we'll see.

Oh, and Lindsay, because of the weather I didn't get the book sent out yet, but I'll try and get it out on monday. : )

*~*

I'm so sick of snow!

It snowed again yesterday...8 inches this time. So I spent today out shoveling again. It was cold...and I'm sore. lol

Anyone else sick of all this snow we're getting up north here?

*~*

I have no clue what else to blog about today.

I'm bored but in a slow and tired mood after shoveling.

How shall I spend my friday evening?

Maybe I'll read.

Or watch a movie.

Or I could just go crash way too early.

My normal "bed time" is between 1am and 2am...

Yes, I know thats not a good habit. But I am such a night owl its not even funny.

I can't fall asleep before midnight even if I want to. lol

Hmm, I'm gonna go get on facebook and see if I can find something to entertain me. : )

Goodnight, and sorry for the random jumping from topic to topic. But you should be used to that by now. : )

And The Winner Is...

2010-02-24T23:52:00.002-05:00

Well, first I'd like to thanks you all for entering the giveaway! I was very happy with the amount of the entry's and was pleased with the winner as well. : )

So would ya like to know who won? : )

The Winner is....

Lindsay from "Content In Christ"!!!!

Congrats Girl!! Please comment on here and leave me your address (I won't publish the comment, so only I will get your address).

I'm Sorta Sorry...

2010-02-23T21:06:00.003-05:00

Okay so after reading some comments, I realized I should probably apologize. But I did laugh so incredibly hard before deciding to explain myself!! :-) I *almost* feel bad for posting my "Guess What?!" post...and I guess I feel bad enough to apologize. LOL So as the title say, I'm sorta sorry...sorry for worrying some of y'all but so not sorry for how funny those comments were!

I really couldn't help myself...it was so horribly cute when Timothy asked for my number and I just knew it would be an awesome prank post. And as it turns out, some of the comments had me laughing like crazy so it was a good prank post. Other then the fact that I'm sure I worried some of you in the beginning of the post. Hehe, but I really couldn't help it! :-)

And to answer the question I'm sure your wondering...No, my little buddy didn't call yet. :'( But he still has time. lol If he doesn't call then He and I will have a talk on sunday. ;-)

Will y'all forgive me for pranking ya? :-)

Last Chance To Enter!!

2010-02-23T19:41:00.002-05:00

My giveaway will be ending tomorrow!! I'm not sure what time yet, most likely I'll let it go until the evening sometime...but we'll see. So I'll post either tomorrow night or thursday morning to let y'all know who won!! : )

*~*Click here to go to the giveaway post and enter!!*~*

Guess What?!

2010-02-22T21:04:00.002-05:00

So I'm going to repeat the title again...Guess What?!

I had the most amazing thing happen yesterday!!

This guy was sitting next to me (a REALLY cute guy by the way) and was talking to me. I'm not even sure what we were talking about, but he asked for my number!

And when I wrote it down for him, he winked at me and promised to call me this week!!

Isn't that amazing?!

He is the cutest guy I've ever seen, with blond hair and blue eyes!

The only thing is....

He's 3 years old!! :)

Okay, so I'm sure I had some of you wondering there. Hehe!! I couldn't help it. Little Timothy is in my Sunday school class and he saw my cell phone when I checked the time. And thats when he asked for my number and promised to call. It was adorable! He is my little buddy, always comes and gives me a hug and kiss when he sees me, and is always yelling "Ms. Katie Ms. Katie!"

He wasn't the first guy to ask for my number...but he was definitely the cutest and sweetest!! : )

Don't kids say and do the cutest things? : )

I've Been Tagged...Twice!

2010-02-19T08:04:00.000-05:00

Rebecca from "A Rather Unusual Maiden For God" tagged me!

And

Emily from "Do Not Conform..." tagged me!!

Thank Rebecca and Emily!

So here ya go!!

1.. High heels or boots? Neither really, I'm a fan of flats...way more comfortable then heels even tho I could use the extra height! lol

2. What time did you get up this morning? 8:00ish

3. What was the last film you saw? Um, I think it was "Northanger Abbey" which I watched on monday...I'm not a big tv watcher.

4. What is your name? Katie, Katie Marie, or Kate...take your pick. lol

5. What is your favorite TV show? I have to admit...I love watching Psych. : )

6. What do you usually have for breakfast? I'm not a big breakfast eater...if I have anything its a peanut butter granola bar.

7. What is your middle name's initial? M

8. What food do you dislike? Too many to list...but the biggest hate is beef, I don't like the taste of beef at all.

9. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Mmm, I guess the only playing right now..."In Christ Alone" by Matt McMorris

10. What did you do tonight? It's not tonight yet...

11. Favorite Clothing? Jean skirts! I wear them almost everyday!

12. Anywhere in the world on vacation? Ireland and England

13. Are you an organized person? Eh, sometimes...at the moment my room is completely neat and tidy and I love it! But it probably won't stay that way for too long, as soon as I'm in a hurry it'll be messy again. lol

14. Where would you retire to? Outer Banks, NC or some other beach.

15 What was your most recent memorable birthday? Well, this years b-day is sure to be memorable...we're going to the beach on my birthday, I get to see my closest friend Jen, and I turn 20!! I'm really looking forward to it!!

16. What are you going to do when you finish this? Probably read, maybe study some.

17. What is your Birthstone? Sapphire

18. Person you expect to read this first? Hmm, I don't know...who ever reads my blog the most often I guess. And I don't know who that is. lol

19. When is your birthday? Sept. 11

20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Completely and 100% night person!

21. What is your favorite shoe style? I like flats!

22. Do you own any animals? No, but my family has 3 cats.

23. Any news you'd like to share? Haha, nope...nothing I want to share. lol

24. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A Hair stylist lol

25. What is your favorite flower? Red Roses

26. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? If you mean the soonest one, I'm not telling...but if you mean in whenever, then my birthday. : )

28. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red

29. How is the weather right now? COLD!!

30. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Mmm, that'd be Deanna I think.

31. Favorite drink? Coffee or Iced Tea

32. Favorite restaurant? Sonic and Toscos

33. Hair color? Dark brownish red

34. What was your favorite toy as a child? Elmo! : )

35. Summer or winter? Summer!

36. Chocolate or vanilla? vanilla

37. Coffee or tea? Both at the moment

38. Wish you were still young? Nope

39. Do you want your friends to comment on this? Surely!

40. When was the last time you cried? Last night

41. What is under your bed? Box of sunday school supples. : )

42 . What did you do last night? Talked to some friends, and just relaxed in my room.

43. What are you afraid of? At the moment, I'm pretty okay and my fears are in God's hands. : )

44. Salty or sweet? Hmm, depends.

45. Best quality you have? You'd better have my friends answer that one. lol

46. How many years at your current job? I don't have a job.

47. Favorite day of the week? Saturday and Sunday

48. What four people will you tag? I'm going to cheat and say whomever wants to. lol Just leave me a comment if your doing it so that I can read yours.

49. Do you like finding out all this stuff about your friends? Yup.

Ok, so I'm done. : ) I think I've done that one before...but oh well, it gave me something to do. : )

My Future...Following God's Path

2010-02-18T16:03:00.002-05:00

I've been having a hard time lately with leaving my future completely in God's hands. I should know better right? I mean look at the name of my blog. But hey, I still have bad days where I think I could do a better job with my life then God could. Not a good way to be thinking! A lot has been going through my mind in the last few weeks concerning my future...and I honestly don't like it. lol I guess its more that I'm a little scared of the future...though I have no reason to be, it rests in God's hands. I came across this verse when I was reading this morning...and God just seemed to turn my thinking and heart around a bit.

"Thou wilt show me the path of life: in Thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11 KJV

I really like how this verse is worded, God has a way of saying things exactly the right way. Its not a question of whether or not God will show us the path of life, its a statement. "Thou WILT show me the path of life." And its the same thing with fullness of joy. "in Thy presence IS fullness of joy." It isn't just a possibility, its a statement, a promise, if you will. And again, the same thing with pleasures. "at Thy right hand THERE ARE pleasures forevermore." Its such a small and simple verse but it just seemed to be just what I needed right now.

God showed me this verse and right away I just had complete confidence that God will show me which path to take and I will find joy and pleasure in living by that path. It's amazing how so many people see the Christian life as a dull and depressing life...but in just this one verse, God promises joy and pleasure when we are in His presence and at His right hand. I think those are pretty good places to be, don't you?

One Year Blog-Anniversary!!

2010-02-17T06:50:00.003-05:00

I can't believe today is my blog anniversary!! I've had this blog for a year! That's insane! lol Wow, I have loved having this blog and I guess I didn't realize how fast the year went by! WOW!

Well, for my blog anniversary I want to do something special....

so I'm going to have a giveaway! :) My first giveaway too!

So here's how it's gonna work...

I will put the names down on paper and put them in a basket and have a friend or my brother draw out a name. You can enter up to four times, here's how...

1. Comment on this post and tell me something you like about my blog.

2. Post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a second comment letting me know. (oh, and please give me the link to the post so that I may see it)

3. Follow my blog and leave a third comment letting me know you follow. (Yes, it does count if you already follow. but please still leave a comment to tell me.)

Okay, so now you know rules. :) The giveaway will be ending on February 24, 2010...which is exactly one week away. :) You can still enter that day, but whatever time I decide to end it, I will post and let you know the winner! :)

Oh, I guess you'd like to know what your entering to win huh? ;)

Well, you all know how much I love books right?

So its only fitting that my first giveaway be a book!! :)

SO...

you will be entering to win a copy of "More Then A Carpenter" by Josh McDowell!!

It is a very good book and I enjoyed it when I read it so I thought it'd be a good book for my first giveaway! If you already own it, please feel free to still enter if you have a friend or family member that would enjoy it. : )

Thanks so much for putting up with me for the last year and I love the comments I've gotten from y'all. God has given me some amazing friends thru this blog and I am so thankful for them!

Have fun entering!! : )

Check Back Soon!

2010-02-16T19:00:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow is a cool day for me...and I have a special post for y'all.

So please check back tomorrow morning...and read the post! :)

I think you'll enjoy the surprise post. :)

Life Verses

2010-02-14T14:09:00.000-05:00

I was thinking about my life verses today. My friend Jen asked me awhile back if I had a life verse...and I honestly had to think about. I couldn't really say a verse off the top of my head...and I guess I figured that if it was my life verse and it was something that God gave me to live by then I should know it without any thought, right? Well, like I said, I was thinking about it today and just kind reading some of my favorite pieces of scripture and I can across a few verses that God seemed to really stick out to me. Now they are verses that I've known by memory for about a year...but I've never felt them so in tune with my life.

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."

James 1:2-4 KJV

I think it will probably change one day, but these are the verses that God has given me to live by right now and I can see how they pertain to my life as it is right now. I love the thought that through struggles and burdens, God is perfecting us for whatever His plans for. I truly believe that everything that I have been through and will go through is perfecting and preparing me for my future. And I love the idea of being "Perfect and entire, wanting nothing".

What is your life verse(s) or rather, what verse(s) has God given you to live by right now?

"Next Time I Fall In Love"

2010-02-13T20:48:00.004-05:00

I'm not a fan of Valentines Day at all (for a few different reasons), but I will admit that I do think about my "lack of a sweetheart" a lot during this time of year. You know what though? I really don't have a "lack of a sweetheart"...my guy is out there somewhere and I trust God to bring us together in His time. And God has given me the gift of being able to love my future husband even though I don't know who he is. Be living pure and holy, not dating, and waiting for God's timing...I am loving and honoring my guy now. So though most people think I just don't like the holiday because I don't have a guy to love...I have a guy to love, a guy that God has made just for me and I do love him already. :)

So all that sad and sappy stuff said...I am posting this song for my sweetheart (where ever he may be). And also as an encouragement to those like me who are still waiting for God to bring their sweetheart to them. :)

"Next Time I Fall In Love" by Eric & Leslie Ludy

Next time I fall in love, it will be

A love that will go on forever

Next time I fall in love, I will know

It’s God Who has brought us together

And it will be forever

Next time I fall in love

Next time I give my heart to someone

I’ll give my heart completely

Cause next time I’ll give my heart to the one

That God has created for me

It will be for a lifetime

Next time I give my heart

From now on I chose to live

For the one I’ll someday give

My heart and body and mind

I know love can last forever

If I save it like a treasure

For the one that’ll love me for all time

Just for the one that’ll love me for all time

Next time I fall in love, it will be

A love that will go on forever

Next time I fall in love, I will know

It’s God Who has brought us together

And it will be forever

Next time I fall in love

And it will be forever

Next time I fall in love…

A Verse And A Few Pictures

2010-02-13T00:38:00.003-05:00

This is going to be a short little post...but I figured I'd go a head and post it rather then waiting til I had more to say. lol Just a verse I've been thinking about and two pictures of me during "Snowmageddon 2010" : )

"Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way..." (Psalm 37:7a) This verse has been on my mind the last few days...with all the Valentines Days stuff going on. (Though I am a complete romantic, I don't like the holiday at all...but you can't really ignore it. There is pink everywhere!! lol) I tend to be an inpatient person, so its good for me to be reminded to wait patiently for God and His plans for me, and not worry about what others have that I don't. God is so good and I am so blessed to be His child!

And here are the pictures...

^ Look at that snow mound, its taller then I am! Too much snow! ^

^ Same picture, but I was playing with photo shop and thought this looked sorta cool. : ) Oh by the way, my Dad took the picture. ^

A Random Tag

2010-02-11T17:16:00.002-05:00

So I read this on Jason's blog and everyone knows how much I love to do tags and such...so I decided to do this one. It looks like a lot of fun! : ) So here goes...

BIOLOGY

Are you right-handed or left-handed? Right

Have you ever had anything removed from your body? Uh, just teeth...a few baby teeth when I was a kid, and then my wisdom teeth back in May of 2009.

What is the last heavy item you lifted? Uh the mounds and mounds of snow I shoveled today...ugh, sometimes I wonder if its worth the money. lol

FOOD-OLGY

What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch, but sometimes Italian

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Toscos...its a local Italian place.

What food could you eat for 2 weeks straight and not get sick of it? Peanut Butter

What are your pizza toppings of choice? I don't really like pizza...I mean, I pretty much hate it...I either have to be starving or it has to be a REALLY good pizza for me to like it! LOL

What do you like to put on your toast? Peanut Butter...it melts on the hot bread, ohhh so tasty!!

RANDOM-OLOGY

If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? Not at all, God's in control of that and I trust Him.

If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Well, I don't really like that my name is a nickname...most people known as Katie have a longer name and Katies just a nickname...but my full name is Katie Marie Mathena. Kinda hard to have any nick names other then Kate. lol

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? I'd sure try...but I bet I'd never finish half the bottle.

DUMB-OLOGY

How many pairs of flip flops do you own? HAHAHA, you really want that answer? Uhhh, 11 I think. I love flip flops!!

Last time you had a run-in with the cops? Uh, when I rear ended that lady last week. lol

Last person you talked to in person? my brother, Micah

Favorite Month? Sept.

CURRENT-OLOGY

Mood? Tired and in pain. Too...much...shoveling!

What are you listening to? Nothing actually, completely quiet up in my room. : )

Watching? Uh, the computer screen. lol

Worrying about? Oh not a worry I want to share. lol

RANDOM-OLOGY

What’s the last movie you watched? Unbreakable.

Do you smile often? I do...I think.

Do you always answer your phone? Most of the time, if I don't then its no silent or I don't want to talk to someone. LOL

If you could change your eye color what would it be? Nope, I like my dark eyes.

What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? Cherry!! I always get Cherry in Dr. Pepper!!

Do you own a digital camera? Nope, but I use my brothers. : )

Have you ever had a pet fish? Yeah, Goldie the Goldfish. lol

Favorite Christmas song? White Christmas

What’s on your wish list for your birthday? I haven't thought about that...it still months away.

Can you do push-ups? I can...but I don't enjoy it. lol

Can you do a chin up? Yes I can, but again I don't enjoy them. lol I like Yoga better. : )

Do you have any saved texts? A couple...but I empty my inbox a few times a day.

Ever been in a car wreck? Yeah, a few times...but only once when I was driving and y'all already know about that. lol

Do you have an accent? Some people say I have a southern one...but I don't really know.

What is the last song to make you cry? Oh I don't know that name of it...

Plans tonight? I'm not doing anything!

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? Yeah

Name 2 things you bought yesterday: Code Red Mountain Dew and Chips.

You ever been given roses? Uh I've been given other flowers but not roses.

Current hate right now? Hmm, drama? lol

Met someone who changed your life? Yep!

What were you doing 12 AM last night? Listening to music and reading.

What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? "NOOOO!! I don't wanna go shovel!!" lol

TECHNOLOGY

How many televisions are in your house? 3 but none in my room.

What color cell phone do you have? It's black and gray.

What does the first text message in your inbox say and who sent it? It's a friends status from facebook.

Who was the last person to call you? Uh Dad I think.

Whomever would like to do this, please feel free. And leave a comment letting me know that you did it so that I can go read yours. : )

The Snowy Streets Of East Greenville

2010-02-10T21:35:00.003-05:00

Well, it was certainly good that little Talitha Moriah decided to arrive yesterday and not a day later...because we've had ourselves a bit of a blizzard here! We never would have made it to their house in this snow...and it would have been horrible to miss meeting little Talitha!! : ) Even though I hate snow, it is really beautiful when everything is covered in it. Here are some pictures of our snowy town! : )

^Main Street, which I have never seen without any cars!! Completely empty!!^

^I feel bad for whomever that car belongs to...I wonder if they'll even find it in the morning! lol^

^Another part of Main Street, all snow covered! : )^

^Cherry Street (our street) wasn't quiet as dug out as Main.^

A New Arrival!!

2010-02-09T11:39:00.003-05:00

Y'all remember me talking about a lady from our church by the name of Ms. Angela right? Well, I don't know if I ever said anything on here about how she was expecting their second baby...but she had her little one this morning!! My Mom and I were both there for the birth and were the first people (other then mommy and daddy) to hold the baby. : ) It was a little girl...Talitha Moriah was born at 7:27am...weighing 9 lbs, 2 oz....20 inches long, 14 inch head, and 14 1/4 inch chest. She is so beautiful!! This is the second little girl...the big sister is Sarah who just turned 3 on Saturday. Sarah loves her new baby sister!

I'm going to sleep now since we were up all night, but I just wanted to tell y'all about the new little one. : ) Oh, I have better pictures of her, but I'm too tired to deal with posting them...so this is what ya get to see for now. lol I'll get some better ones on here in the next few days. : )

Random Question of the Day

2010-02-08T09:39:00.002-05:00

What is your favorite song?

Who sings it?

And why is it your favorite?

In A Writing Mood

2010-02-05T16:43:00.002-05:00

Have you ever had one of those times where it seemed like you were just in the mood to write? Well, I've been in one of those moods for the last day or so. In fact, I was about to climb in bed last night when an idea popped into my head. And wouldn't you know it...I stayed up almost all night long writing. *sigh* Boy did I regret that when I woke up with a head ache this morning. LOL But I guess I only regretted the lack of sleep part...not the writing part. : )

For some reason I write better at night, But then I am a complete night owl so I think I just think better at night. lol So I guess it would only make sense that I get better ideas for writing at night right? : ) And get this, when I tried working on my writing this morning...I didn't get any farther then a few sentences. So I'm going to try and work on my idea every night...we'll see how that works. : )

Now I'm sure you're wondering what I was writing huh? Well, I'm going to be mean and not tell you until I'm done with it. lol I believe God placed this idea for a book on my heart and I'm excited to be working on it. It's kind of a hard thing for me to write on...but I believe God wants me to. In my writing mood last night, I wrote the introduction and almost all of the first chapter. I'm not really sure how long its going be...I'll probably just write until I feel its complete. lol

My Eventful Day

2010-02-04T22:19:00.004-05:00

Well...I got in a car accident today. But you can barely call it a car accident. lol I rear ended a lady in a SUV this morning...but it was just a tap. No one was hurt, praise the Lord! There wasn't any damage to my Mom's truck or the lady's SUV...so praise the Lord for that as well! No big deal really...but it would still be considered my first car accident in the 3 months I've had my license. Ugh, I was so freaked out at first! I was shaking the whole time we were waiting for the cop to come. When I went to pick my brother up after this happened...I was really freaked every time I brakes. Like braking way too far behind someone...and I mean WAY too far behind, like enough space for 2 cars to fit. LOL But hey, better to be safe then sorry right? Well, I think I'll live through this first accident and just pray it doesn't happen again. : )

If...

2010-02-02T14:53:00.003-05:00

I read this on Brittany's blog "Bea's World" and thought I'd do it as well. : )

If I were a month, I'd be September. My birthday and when we go on vacation. : )

If I were a day of the week, I’d be Sunday. I love church!

If I were a time of day, I’d be afternoon. I love the quiet afternoon time.

If I were a sea animal, I’d be a turtle. : )

If I were a direction, I’d be South. I hate cold and love warm!

If I were a piece of furniture, I’d be a Hope Chest. It holds a lady's most special things.

If I were a liquid, I’d be COFFEE!! :) :)

If I were a gemstone, I’d be a diamond.

If I were a tree, I’d be a lilac bush.

If I were a tool, I’d be a chalk line thingy! I always stole those from my dad when I was a kid...I thought they were sooo cool! lol

If I were a flower, I’d be a red rose. :)

If I were a kind of weather, I’d be the warm fall.

If I were a musical instrument, I’d be a harp.

If I were a color, I’d be crimson red.

If I were an emotion, I’d be contentment.

If I were a fruit, I’d be an apple.

If I were a sound, I’d be a harp playing.

If I were an element, I’d be water.

If I were a car, I’d be a VW Bug. :)

If I were a food, I’d be Alfredo.

If I were a place, I’d be Ireland...*sigh*

If I were a material, I’d be crimson red velvet.

If I were a taste, I’d be sweetness! ; )

If I were a scent, I’d be the smell of a book! :) :)

If I were an object, I’d be a book.

If I were a song, I'd be In Christ Alone.

If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be slippers!

If I were a piece of jewelry, I'd be a gold bracelet.

If I were a year I'd be, 1830.

Memories of 2009

2010-02-01T17:57:00.003-05:00

So today is the first day of February...can you believe a month has gone by already? I was thinking about how fast the first month of 2010 has went by...which also made me think about some of the memories I have from 2009. : )

I think some of the best ones are from our week at the beach in NC, it was a great vacation and I can't wait to go again this year! Plus, when I go this year...Lord willing, I'll get to see my closest friend Jennifer in person...for the first time!! YAY, I am REALLY praying it works out for us to meet up!!

I can barely wait for September to come now!

: )

But enough about me.

: )

I want to know your favorite memories from 2009.

So please share at least one (if not a few) with me...I'd love to hear them.

: )

My Recent Thoughts On Faith

2010-01-31T00:40:00.005-05:00

**Warning: This post my be a bit scattered...its just a bunch of thoughts all crammed into one post. But at least its all the same subject!**

: )

I've been thinking about faith a lot lately. And not only think about it, but God has also been bringing it up during my devotions the last few nights. (Yes, I do my devotions at night...I am a night person, not a morning person. And I have more uninterrupted time at night then I do in the mornings. So it just works better all the way around.) I was reading through parts of "The Pursuit of God" by A.W. Tozer last night and I just "happened" to read chapter 7, which is called 'The Gaze of The Soul". And in that chapter Tozer says: "Faith Is The Gaze Of The Soul Upon a Saving God". I really like that way of describing faith. It is very simple and yet, very true.

I was also thinking about some of the ways we practice faith in our daily life. Not only is faith the gaze of our soul upon God, but faith is also believing with out seeing, right? Well here are some of the was we practice faith and believe without seeing:

We practice faith when...

We sit in a chair and believe that the chair will hold us up.

We practice faith when...

We put the key in the ignition and believe that it will start.

We practice faith when...

We turn the handle on the sink and believe that water will come out.

We practice faith when...

We turn on a radio and believe that sound will come out.

We practice faith when...

We flip a switch and believe that a light will come on.

Okay, so I know those are kind of silly things...but you used faith every time you do one of those things.

And if we can use faith in all those things...then why is is so hard for us to use faith in following God?

Why is it so hard for us to turn the gaze of our soul towards God and believe that He'll do right by us?

We trust things like lights, cars, chairs, and radios that are all made by men...and we won't trust God and the things of Him. You know what I've discovered? It isn't that hard to turn the gaze of my soul upon God...the hardest thing is admitting that I'm nothing and that I NEED to turn my soul towards God. For me, faith isn't as hard as I thought (though its still hard)...the hardest part was admitting to God and myself that I actually do need to have faith. Think of all those things I listed above...if we didn't use faith in those simple things, we wouldn't sit, drive, listen to music, have light or water. So if faith is that important in those simple things...then imagine what we're missing by not having faith in God.

Well, I hope this post made sense and wasn't too hard to follow. Like I said, its on been on my mind and I thought maybe my scattered thoughts on faith would help y'all somehow. : )

A Survey...

2010-01-30T12:02:00.003-05:00

Okay, so I saw this on Jason's blog and you all know how I love to do surveys and such. : ) Plus, I've had a lack of good posts lately and I figured posting this would give me some time to finish a post. : ) SO enjoy reading...and feel free to post it on your blog with your answers! : )

1. What color are your socks right now? uh, I actually don't have socks on right now...just tan slippers. : )

2. What are you listening to right now? Fox News : )

3. What was the last thing you ate? uh, pizza at a friends house last night.

4. Can you drive a stick shift? I've never tried...but I have a feeling I'd be one of those people who just stop and start over and over again! LOL

5. Last person you spoke to on the phone? uh, I think it was my friend Alex.

6. Do you like the person who sent this to you? I don't know him well, but he seems nice enough. lol

7. How old are you today? uh, 19...will be 20 in Sept. (I can't believe I had to think about that...I am getting old!)

8. What's your favorite sport to watch on TV? I don't do sports...the only time I watch them is when someone else has them on and I'm bored enough to watch it. lol

9. What is your favorite drink? Coffee and anything that contains coffee. : )

10. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yeah, a few times. I think I went red, then black, and then dark brown...I have my natural color now, and it'll probably stay that way for a while.

11. Favorite food? I love any kind of pasta without red sauce...like mac and cheese, and Alfredo.

12. What is the last movie you watched? Uh, I think it was Emma.

13. Favorite day of the year? Christmas

14. How do you vent anger? Go for a drive

15. What was your favorite toy as a child? Elmo...and my dog tried eating him. I was really torn because I loved my dog and I loved Elmo...and I didn't want to be mad at my dog, but he ate Elmo's eye. So I think I just cried. lol

16. What is your favorite season? Fall

17. Cherries or blueberries? I don't like either, but I really hate blueberries...so I'm gonna go with cherries.

18. Living situation? Still at home...but I have the biggest room in the house and its all mine. lol

19. When was the last time you cried? Uh, like last week. lol

20. What is on the floor of your closet right now? Uh, a box of shoes and the box with my Mom's wedding dress in it.

21. What did you do last night? Helped Mom with a craft party, and then hung out at with some friends and had pizza.

22. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Cheese!!

23. Favorite dog breed? Dachshunds!

24. Favorite day of the week? Sunday

25. How many states have you lived in? 3

26. Diamonds or pearls? I like them both, but only if they're small. I don't like the big huge ones...too showy.

27. What is your favorite flower? Red Roses : )

Some Thoughts On Prayer

2010-01-26T22:44:00.003-05:00

God has been teaching me a lot about prayer lately. In the last few months, my relationship with Christ has changed so much...I spend hours a day just being with God, reading His Word, Praying, and Studying certain topics. But as much as my walk with God has changed...I have learned this simple truth: There is ALWAYS something new for us to learn. I right now God is showing me that I still have a lot to learn about prayer. I may spend more time in prayer then I did a few months ago, but that doesn't mean my prayer life is what it should be. God is helping me change that and I am so thankful that God never stops teaching His children! : ) All that said, I read this quote tonight and I thought it was really encouraging! It amazing how God will show me things like this quote right when I am learning about the topic of the quote! : ) Hope you enjoy it!

"It is not enough for the believer to begin to pray, nor to pray correctly; nor is it enough to continue for a time to pray. We must patiently, believingly continue in prayer until we obtain an answer. Further, we have not only to continue in prayer until the end, but we have also to believe that God does hear us and will answer our prayers. Most frequently we fail in not continuing in prayer until the blessing is obtained, and in not expecting the blessing. Those who are disciples of the Lord Jesus should labor with all their might in the work of God as if everything depended upon their own endeavors. Yet, having done so, they should not in the least trust in their labor and efforts, nor in the means that they use for the spread of the truth, but in God alone; and they should with all earnestness seek the blessing of God in persevering, patient, and believing prayer. Here is the great secret of success, my Christian reader. Work with all your might, but never trust in your work. Pray with all your might for the blessing in God, but work at the same time with all diligence, with all patience, with all perseverance. Pray, then, and work. Work and pray. And still again pray, and then work. And so on, all the days of your life. The result will surely be abundant blessing. Whether you see much fruit or little fruit, such kind of service will be blessed."

~ George Muller ~

"The Single Gift"

2010-01-24T23:51:00.003-05:00

"The Single Gift"

How blessed you are, you single one,

Don't talk of care and woes.

You've got too much to be thankful for,

Oh what, you'd like to know.

It's no mistake, no misdirection

Of God's perfect plan

That you've not found your special lady

Or you, that certain man.

God loves you so and has much more

To give then you've ever received.

That He's giving His best to you right now,

You really must believe.

His best is Himself, do you have it in full

Or only a bit on the side?

No man can meet your needs like God,

Nor can a lovely bride.

If your life's not complete, you know that Jesus is

And your life He will fill

If you'll only put Him first each day

And live to do His will.

He's gifted you for undistracted

Devotion to the Lord.

There should be nothing that can interfere

With Him and prayer and the Word.

Unless you let down the guard of your heart

And let others take His place,

Then you'll lack joy and peace and hope

And not experience His grace.

So give your heart right back to God,

Let Him keep it safe for you.

And when it's better then His best,

He'll make your one into two.

~Donna L. Mihura ~

I like this poem so much that I'm posting it on both of my blogs...it is a really sweet thought and very encouraging!

Randomness...Again

2010-01-23T20:27:00.003-05:00

Can you believe that I haven't posted since Wednesday?!?! That is a pretty big gap for a blog addict like me. LOL But there has been a lot going on this last week and I couldn't seem to find something to blog about in the middle of everything. But hey, I'm posting now. : ) It may be rather random though...because I am still kinda at a loss for a post.

I was driving tonight and saw a couple deer on the side of the road. I think they were trying to decide whether going across those four lanes was a good idea or not. And actually they turned and went back the way they came instead going across. lol But all that said, I never really noticed how pretty deer are before. They move so gracefully...watching them while I was stopped at that light got me thinking. It is amazing how God created such pretty and graceful animals. Its kinda funny what type of things I get thinking about when I'm driving. My mind tends to wander from one thing to another...but its kinda cool. : )

Can you believe that I still haven't finished "Lady In Waiting"? I NEVER read books that slow...EVER! lol But this book is REALLY good and I've been using it during my devotions so thats probably why its taking me longer. I've just been reading and praying over a chapter each night. I am really enjoying it...and would highly recommend it anyone who hasn't read it yet. : )

Okay, so that is enough randomness for now. :) I'll try to get a better post up soon.

I Know a Love

2010-01-20T22:45:00.001-05:00

I think this song pretty much says it all...the love of our Savior is an amazing thing!

Just Some Quick Thoughts

2010-01-18T23:54:00.002-05:00

Well, Dad comes back from Texas tomorrow night. I'm sure he'll be glad to get home and we are glad for him to be coming home! He got to spend a few extra days with his aunt and cousins which was nice for him. : )

I got two new books in the mail this last week. "Lady In Waiting" by Jackie Kendall & "The Lost Art of True Beauty" by Leslie Ludy. Lady in waiting is really good so far! It's one of those books that I have to read a chapter at a time and then really think and pray on what I've read before going any farther. It's really good though! I haven't read much of the Leslie Ludy one yet, just a few pages. And it it sounding really good as well! I've also got a stack of books from a used books store we went to last week, but those are more just pleasure reading...like some short stories and a few classic novels. So I figured I'd better read these two study books first. : )

I've had a lot going on lately and I have to admit, like any other human...when I feel that I am wronged, I'm not good at holding my temper and keeping cool. I know that I'm a bit of a hot head sometimes...and I like to take things into my own hands and show people how they're wrong. But we all know thats not right. We should trust God to handle the other person and just worry about ourselves before God, right? Well, I have a horrible time doing that. But what person doesn't? lol Anyways, I came across these verses when I was reading tonight. "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:" I Peter 2:21-23 They really convicted and encouraged me to trust God and place things in His hands more. It's amazing how God give you the exact verses you need at the exact moment you need them! He is so good to us!!

A Thoughtful Quote

2010-01-16T20:35:00.002-05:00

I've had this quote on my mind for a while now and it really does get you thinking about how much of your life that God really does have His hand in. It's pretty amazing!

Just a Quick Post

2010-01-14T22:12:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to quickly let y'all know that my Great Grandma Wallette passed away this morning. We've been busy tonight getting things ready for Dad to leave. He has a flight to Texas at like 5 or 6 in the morning. So I'll be giving him a ride to the Philly airport at like 3 am. Which is funny for the girl who won't drive more then 10 miles without my brother or a friend in the car! LOL I think I'll live though. :) Please pray for Dad, that he has a safe trip and that he is able to share the gospel with our family down there. Dad will be back sometime on Tuesday night so please pray for his return flight as well.

In Christ Alone

2010-01-14T12:20:00.003-05:00

A friend of mine showed me this video and then gave me the CD as well. I've been listening to it alot lately, and kind of making the song a prayer. It is an amazing song! God has used this song to greatly affect my life in the last few days!

So I thought I'd post it for y'all to listen to. : ) I hope it will be a blessing to y'all as well.

(Oh, don't forget to turn the music off at the bottom of the page before watching the video.)

Random Question Of The Day

2010-01-13T15:49:00.003-05:00

What is the title of the last book you read (or are currently reading)?

And what is the name of the author?

Gotta Love Jane Eyre!

2010-01-12T18:16:00.004-05:00

Well, I've been on Jane Eyre kick for the last week or so. I had a conversation with a friend at church last week and it got me really wanting to Read Jane Eyre again. So I went home that night after church and read the whole book in a few hours. : ) Then on Sunday the same friend gave a old black and white Jane Eyre movie. And I went home after church and watched it. : ) And Then we were at Barnes and Noble last night and they had a different Jane Eyre movie on sale for $20. So I bought it and went home and watched it last night. : ) See what I mean by a Jane Eyre kick?

Ah, there's nothing like the beauty of a book cover! :) I love reading Jane Eyre! I've read it over and over, and highlighted my favorite quotes in it! I shall never part with my copy of Jane Eyre...I borrowed it to a friend once and I'll never do that again. I missed it too much! lol

This is the old black and white version that a friend borrowed me. It wasn't by the book at all, but the actors were more like the Jane and Mr. Rochester I imagined when I read it. I enjoyed watching it even though it wasn't by the book. : )

This is my favorite movie version! Well, it was actually a mini series when it came out but it sells as a 2 part movie. It is so good! It is pretty good about staying by the book...just a few little things like they gave her cousin St. John a weird name. lol It is 4 hours long...so watch it when you have a lot of time, but I think it is well worth the time. : )

Okay, so I guess there isn't really a point to the post...other then showing you what my current obsession is. ; )

Anyone else absolutely love Jane Eyre?

The Happenings In My World

2010-01-10T21:53:00.004-05:00

Well first off, thank you for all the lovely comments about my new hair style. I'm glad y'all like it...I really do love it! It's so very different but I think different is good sometimes. : )

You know, I felt like writing a blog post...but I haven't a clue about what I should write. So I guess I'll just randomly write about things that have been going on in my corner of the world. : )

My brother is going to Vermont this week to spend 3 days snowboarding. He snow boards all the time around here, but the resort by us is kinda small (tho its only 5 minutes away) so he's going to some huge place up north. I'm actually going to miss him...but don't tell him I said that! ;) Actually, we're pretty good friends so I will really miss him. And to think, I'm going to have to go places by myself!! *gasp* I don't like going places by myself so I drag Micah along all the time. :) Whatever am I going to do this week? Hmm, maybe I'll actually be a big girl and go somewhere alone... ;)

Oh, could y'all keep a friend of mine in prayer please? I think some of you may know Cindy over at "The Giggling Gauglers"...but she is a member of our church, my neighbor, and a very good friend. :) But she's is really sick right now. And I know she would be so very thankful for some get well prayers from y'all!

I'm sure y'all get tired of me complaining about the cold...but you know I hate it right? Well, get this...it's freezing here! And every time its gets really cold, I tell my Dad that I'm going to move to GA where its warm! Well, this last friday...it snowed here AND in most of GA!! I really think God was trying to teach me that I'm not going to get everything I want and that I need to be content where I am. : ) Lets just say...I'm not so much trying to move to GA now. (Though I do love the south for reasons other then the warmth.)

I ordered a new book last week! "Lady In Waiting" I know a few of y'all have recommended it to me and since I had a gift card for books...I ordered it! : ) It should come in the mail tomorrow or tuesday. I am so looking forward to reading it...though I didn't reason how huge of a book it is until I saw it at the store. LOL It's rather large...but I guess the one I got have a journal and study guide in it, so thats what makes it so big. : )

Okay, so I'm done rambling...for now anyways. : )

A New Look

2010-01-09T13:07:00.004-05:00

I got a hair cut and a new style today. I thought it was kinda time for something new. I didn't think I'd ever go back to bangs....but I did. lol I really like it! It's simple and stylish but still really modest and feminine. I REALLY REALLY love it! :)

What do y'all think?

I've Been Tagged!!

2010-01-08T23:27:00.002-05:00

Here are the rules:

1) Do quick post about the person that tagged you saying thanks.
2) Answer the 10 questions
3) Follow 3 new blogs and list them.
4) Tag 6 people
5) Challenge one person to do something fun or crazy

I was given this award by Dave and Jason...Thanks so much guys! I love doing these tags! :)

Here are the 10 questions:

1: Have you ever been to a rodeo? Yes, but it was many years ago. A guy in our church was riding bulls and we went to watch. I think I was like 12 or something.

2: Have you ever tried to ride a cow? Uh, no...and I honestly don't plan on trying.

3: Have you ever milked a cow or goat? No, and again...I don't plan on trying.

4: Have you ever been to a Demolition Derby? Nope

5: What is your favorite Country song? I don't listen to country but I'll answer honestly..."Cletus Take The Reel" :) If you don't know what it is...click on this link. It's awesome. :)

b: Who's the artist? Tim Hawkins :)

6: Do you like to hunt? Never tried it...and once again, I don't plan to. (Yeah, I'm a girly girl.)

7: Have you ever cooked your breakfast over an open fire in your backyard? No, but that'd be fun. We have bonfires in the fall but at church not my backyard. lol

8: Have you ever thought that the muck was shallow and when you stepped in it, you sank knee deep? No, I don't step in muck at all. ;)

9: What is the hardest thing you have ever done? That's an answer for another day...

10: (The question is optional) What's one of your most embarrassing moments? Hmm, I don't think I'll share this one. :)

I just started following:

1) AUNTERICA

2) Servants Of The King

3) Committing My Way...

And I honestly can't think of a challenge. Sorry!

I Tag:

1) Rachel @ HopeJourney

2) Jennifer @ Maiden In Waiting

3) Joshua @ A Warrior's Heart

4) Renee @ Nay's Thoughts

5) Katy @ 110% Surrendered

6) Cindy @ The Giggling Gauglers

God Wants To Hear You Sing

2010-01-07T17:33:00.003-05:00

I was looking through some CD's the other day and run across a song this song. I thought it has a pretty amazing message to it. The song is also on my playlist at the bottom on of the page if you'd like to hear it, its track #5. But I wanted to post the words for y'all...it is a real blessing to me. So enjoy! :)

God Wants To Hear You Sing

Their chains were fastened tight
Down at the jail that night
Still Paul and Silas would not be dismayed
They said, “It’s time to lift our voice, sing praises to the Lord
Let’s prove that we will trust Him come what may”

God wants to hear you sing
When the waves are crashing ’round you
When the fiery darts surround you
When despair is all you see
God wants to hear your voice
When the wisest man has spoken
And says, “Your circumstance is as hopeless as can be”
That’s when God wants to hear you sing

He loves to hear our praise on our cheerful days
When the pleasant times outweigh the bad, by far
But when suffering comes along
And we still sing Him songs
That is when we bless the Father’s heart.

God wants to hear you sing
When the waves are crashing ’round you
When the fiery darts surround you
When despair is all you see
God wants to hear your voice
When the wisest man has spoken
And says, “Your circumstance is as hopeless as can be”
That’s when God wants to hear you sing

A Prayer Request

2010-01-06T22:27:00.003-05:00

Hey, just wanted to ask y'all to pray for something.

My great Gramma Wallette (on my Dad's side) has been in and out of hospitals for a few months and this week the doctors gave her just a few days to live. Her body has already started shut down and they're saying that she probably won't make it past the weekend. Please keep the family in prayer! My Dad will be going down to Texas to do the funeral when she passes, and I might be going with him as well. If decides to fly then I'll stay home, but if He drives then I'll be going with. Please pray that it will be a safe trip either way. Also most of Gramma's family is lost so this will be a great chance for Dad to preach the gospel to them. We don't know when the trip will have to be made but it will probably be within a week or so. I'll let y'all know as soon as we know.

Thanks for your prayers!

Just A Quick Post...

2010-01-05T20:18:00.002-05:00

Two things to tell you real quick...

1) I gave my blog a makeover...again. ;) I know I know, I do that all the time...but I get bored with one look so I change it. And the about a month later, I'm bored with it again so I change it again. :) But I really like this one. So this might last longer then a month...but I wouldn't count on it. lol

2) I put a poll up on the side. I just kind of wondered what type of posts y'all would like to see more of...so please be sure to vote and let me know. :)

Okay...so this might just be the shortest blog post I've ever done. ;)

Thankfulness 2009

2010-01-04T23:29:00.002-05:00

You know, I was thinking back today about how much God did for me and with me in 2009. So I thought I'd do a post about some things I'm thankful for that happened in 2009.

So here goes...

I'm thankful that I serve a God who gives second and third chances. I know that made plenty of mistakes in 2009 and God was always forgiving and always willing to pick me back up.

I'm thankful for an amazing last year at camp. It was my last year to go and God worked so much within me in that week! It was also when I finally surrendered to God in full time Christian service, I'm so thankful that God called me and that He helped me surrender!

I'm thankful for the home God provided for us. We needed to move and He greatly provide this home for us! I love it...its amazing!

I'm thankful for the amazingly great friend God gave me in 2009! Jennifer, I can't believe we've only known each other for 6 months...it feels like I've known you all my life. I'm so very glad that God guided your Mama to email me! :)

I'm thankful that we were able to go on a real vacation. I love the Outer Banks and it was a great and relaxing time.

I'm thankful that I was able to get my drivers licence. It sounds silly, but its great to have it! lol

I'm thankful for all God's taught me...I'd never be able to fill you in on it all. It'd take years to tell you what He did in those 12 months.

You know, when I think back to who I was a year ago...I can't even believe how much God has changed me. It is amazing how He works!! GOD IS SO GOOD! I can't say enough how good He is to me! There aren't words to express how great His grace, power, and love are!! I can't wait to see what God does in 2010!! Thanks to all you readers who have stuck around for the last year...my one year blog anniversary is coming up in a little while, I can't believe its only been a year! lol I've got a surprise post in store for that, but you'll have to wait and see! :) :)

A Blog Award! :)

2010-01-02T17:57:00.005-05:00

Thanks so much Rachel!! I love your blog and have loved getting to know you as well!

The Lemonade Stand Award is awarded for being a blogger who shows great attitude and gratitude.

There are just a few rules for accepting this wonderful award:

- Put the Lemonade logo on your blog or within your post.
- Nominate at least 10 blogs with great attitude or gratitude.
- Link the nominees within your post.
- Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
- Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

And the prestigious Lemonade Stand Award goes to:

1. Jennifer @ Maiden in Waiting

2. Rebecca @ A Rather Unusual Maiden for God

3. Joshua @ A Warrior's Heart

4. Jenna @ Feminine Farmgirl

5. Katy @ 110% Surrendered

6. Emily @ Do Not Conform...

7. Raquel @ God's Daughter

8. Jennifer @ God's Been Good

9. Rebekah @ Living Joyfully in the Lord

10. Adam @ One Texan's View

A Quote By John Piper

2010-01-01T07:47:00.000-05:00

Well, I was planning on doing a post about the new year and all...but I started reading "Don't waste your life" by John Piper. Which is the book I won on a giveaway over at Joshua's blog "A Warrior's Heart". I wasn't planning on starting it til this weekend, but I happened to read the preface and well...it completely caught me. lol So I kept reading...I think I'm about 3 chapters into it now and it is really good! I am so enjoying it! I can't wait to keep reading. : ) Anyways...I read this quote and it just really caught me. This is something God has just recently taught me and it was encouraging to read. I love when God has me read books or hear sermons about things that I need right at that moment. It's so amazing how He does that! : ) So I just thought I'd share this quote with you. : )

"God created me -and you – to live with a single, all embracing, all-transforming passion – namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of life. Enjoying and displaying are both crucial. If we try to display the excellence of God without joy in it, we will display a shell of hypocrisy and create scorn or legalism. But if we claim to enjoy his excellence and do not display it for others to see and admire, we deceive ourselves, because the mark of God-enthralled joy is to overflow and expand by extending itself into the hearts of others. The wasted life is life without a passion for the supremecy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples."

-John Piper

Happy New Year!!

2009-12-31T20:08:00.002-05:00

HaPpY nEw YeAr EvErYoNe!!

I don't know about you but 2009 was an amazing year for me! God has taught me so very much and done so much in my life. I have an amazingly close friend, and many other new friends that I didn't have last year. Some of the friendships I had last year have grown as well. I have grown as a Christian, moved into a great new house, got my drivers licence, had an amazing vacation on the Outer Banks. There has also been hard times, but all in all...it was a awesome year!

I pray that the Lord gives me another great year and continues to teach me things. I pray that you all have a great year in 2010 as well!

Randomness (if thats even a word...)

2009-12-30T23:15:00.001-05:00

For some unknown reason I felt like doing a random post. I know, weird right? But hey...it's been a while since I've done a really random post, so you're just gonna have to deal with it. :) :) :)

Random Fact #1:

My bunny had to be put down this week. :'( He got worse and started having seizures too. So it was best for him. I miss him, and strangely, so do our cats. lol

Random Fact #2:

I HATE COLD!! Ugh, I am so moving down south to Georgia or something...I honestly hate cold! I walk around my own house with sweaters on about 75% of the time...I think I live with polar bears. ; )

Random Fact #3:

I love the story of Jonathan and David's friendship! It reminds me of my relationship with one of my closest friends! I believe that God has knit our souls as He knit Jonathan and Davids!

Random Fact #4:

I'm mad at blogger right now...has anyone else had problems posting stuff? It's driving me nuts!! *sniff sniff* And I thought blogger was my friend. ; ) So if this post looks weird...ITS NOT MY FAULT!!

Random Fact #5:

I love Eric & Leslie Ludy's books!!!! I could read them over and over again...OH wait, I already do that! Hehe! I just found out that Leslie has a new book coming out on Jan. 1st...I already pre-ordered it...so I should get it next week! YIPPIE!! :) :)

Okay...I'm done being random! :) :)

Loving Hugs

2009-12-27T22:32:00.004-05:00

Have you ever heard someone say to ask God for a hug? I have, and the first time someone told me that I thought they might just be off their rocker. I mean, how on earth can God, whom I've never even seen with my eyes, give me a hug? Now maybe it doesn't sound that strange to you...but I just thought it was insane. It's been a few years since the first time someone told me that, and I've heard it a few times since then. Maybe you are a little smarter or more spiritual then I am...but I really just didn't get it. I still don't understand it but I do know what it feels like. And it is an absolutely amazing feeling! I don't think I can really put into words how amazing it feels. But I'm gonna try anyways! ; )

I had myself a pity party the other day...and it was a big old pity party too. It was wrong...I knew it then and I know it now...but I just wasn't happy. I just felt really lonely (even tho there were people all around me), and I wanted my way (even tho I knew my way was wrong). I was doing the whole "poor me" thing and was about ready to just go to bed and hope that I'd wake up happier. I go up to my room and sat on my bed to have myself a big pity party cry...and wouldn't you know, I look down and there was my Bible. Now when I'm in a bad mood and I feel God telling me to read or pray, I have bit of a battle. See, my flesh doesn't want to be told that I'm wrong but my soul is dying to be refreshed. Well, thankfully my hungry soul won out that night. So I just started reading 'random' verses and well...those 'random' verses weren't so random after all. God had planned that all those verses I read talk about love and comfort from God. And guess what popped into my head...that thing about asking God for a hug!

So you know what I did? I got down on my knees by the side of my bed and prayed. I told God all about how much of a pity party I'd had, about how lonely I felt, and told Him that I really needed a hug. "Father, I could really use a hug here!" and wow!! What an amazing feeling! I instantly felt loved and cherished...like I could feel these strong yet loving arms around me! I have never felt anything like that in my life. All the reasons I had for being unhappy seemed so stupid, and I couldn't figure out why on earth I had felt lonely when He was right there with His arms wide open just waiting for me to ask.

If you're having a hard time or just feel a little lonely...ask God for a hug. You'll never feel anything that is more comforting or loving. Plus I'm pretty sure that our Heavenly Father loves to give His children hugs! : )

Some of My Lovely Gifts...

2009-12-26T09:44:00.001-05:00

Just thought I'd share some of my Christmas gifts with y'all. : ) I had a lovely Christmas and got some very sweet gifts form my family and friends!

^ My dear sweet friend Jennifer gave me this: Some soft socks in my favorite colors, an adorable little sock monkey, and lovely red coffee cup (which she has one of too!). Thanks again girl! : ) ^

^ These comfy and pretty shoes were from my parents! Aren't they cute? ^

^ A coffee and espresso maker form my parents...makes delightful lattes!! ; ) ^

^ This lovely bracelet is from my Gramma. It's 18 kt. gold with diamonds and amethysts...I love it!! Isn't it beautiful?! ^

Christmas Pictures...

2009-12-25T18:24:00.002-05:00

Instead of posting every picture on here, I decided to just post the link for my pictures on facebook. You don't have to have a facebook account to view these, just click on the link and enjoy! : )

"Christmas Bliss 2009"

(http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2042954&id=1097408739&l=e184a7a47f)

Luke 2:1-20

2009-12-25T00:18:00.000-05:00

"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them."

Have a Very Merry Christmas Dear Friends!!

Some of Today's Baking...

2009-12-23T12:12:00.004-05:00

This morning I made...

Homemade Donuts!

Don't they look delightful?

^ Powdered Sugar ^

^ Cinnamon & Sugar ^

Oh, and I played around with shapes a bit. I thought the heart turned out the best, but the flower's cool too. : )

These are the yummiest donuts ever!! I'd share the tasty recipe with you...but its one of those family recipes that we don't share. lol So I guess its a secret...but they are awesome!! ; )

The Christmas Season...

2009-12-22T11:40:00.003-05:00

You know, I'm sure we are all reminded of Christ's birth at this time of year. But I have been so reminded of God's love this week. I can't even imagine the love God has for us, that He was willing to give his only Son for us. And that His Son was willing to be given! I am daily amazed by the love God has for us...its just so overwhelming to be love by God. I can't really find the right words to describe it so I end up saying "God is so good" over and over again! LOL The Christmas season has really reminded me of God's love this year. Anyways...here are some verses about God's love that I have really enjoyed. : )

"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."

(Romans 5:5)

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"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

(Romans 8:38-39)

My Bunny & Snow

2009-12-19T18:52:00.002-05:00

Well, Latte is going to have to be put down on Monday. :'( We talked to a friend that breeds rabbits and he said that we need to put him down. I hate that we have to, but I know its best. Poor Bunny, he isn't even a year old yet. :'( I thought about taking some pictures to post, but he looks really bad because the whole right side of his body is paralyzed. So I'm not sure yet.

Also...We've got a ton of snow here in Pa!! Last time I looked out, we had about 6 inches and it is still coming down pretty hard. They say were gonna get 12 - 14 inches before its done. : ) So we'll probably be out in the middle of the night shoveling. (We have a job that pays really well, so I like snow for that reason. lol) I'll try and get some pictures of the snow tomorrow. : )

Y'all have a blessed Sunday tomorrow!!

Sad News :'(

2009-12-18T23:26:00.001-05:00

I'm pretty sure that Latte (my bunny) had a stroke...I looked it up online and all his symptoms point to a stroke. He's head is tilted to one side, he can't move that eye, and he walks in circles most of the time. There is nothing they can do for it...I just need to help him with eating and drinking (when he needs it), and with time his body might relax back to normal. If not, then he will have to be put down. :'(

What The Lord's Been Doing...

2009-12-17T13:39:00.005-05:00

The Lord's been changing a lot in my heart over the last week or so. In that time I read "Sacred Singleness" by Leslie Ludy, "When Dreams Come True" by Eric and Leslie Ludy, and "When God Writes Your Love Story" by Eric and Leslie Ludy. It had to be God that had me read these 3 books...the timing was perfect and God knew what I needed. These are the type of books that I love when I'm done reading them, but about half way thru the book...I hate them. LOL I get to about the middle of the book and by that time, God has already convicted me of things that need to change and I know its true...I just don't want to give it up. But by the time I get to the end of the book, I've given God what He asked for, my hearts changed and I absolutely LOVE the book! : ) Haha, anyone have that love/hate relationship with books?

Let me start with the first book I read, which was "Sacred Singleness". There is no way that I could tell you how amazing that book is or what God did thru it. The basic truth that is all the way thru the book is this: You will never be able to be content with an earthly romance if you are not content with the heavenly romance. We need to fall in love with our Savior and be fulfilled with His love. A husband or wife will never be able to give you all that you need or desire...but God can. And when you fall in love with Christ, He will create a love for you future spouse that is completely Christ honoring, even before you meet him/her. This book taught me to love my Savior more then I ever have before, it taught me to be more content with my singleness, and it taught me to love and honor my husband, even tho I don't yet know him.

The second book was "When Dreams Come True". The book told you their story from the time they were kids, to when they met, to when they were married. I already did a post on this one over on my other blog (God Will Bless Those Who Wait). So please go on over and read that. But I will say this...I have never read a story quite like Eric and Leslie's. There is no way that anyone could deny God's hand it that. They were brought together completely by the hand of God. It was such an encouraging story!!

And the last book was "When God Writes Your Love Story". This book was basically a guide to guy/girl relationships. In it they talked about purity and explained it better then I've ever heard. They talked about being content with the single season that God has given you. They talked about the God given desire for marriage. They talked about how family and friends can help when the time comes to be in a relationship. They talked about keeping your interaction with guys/girls pure to honor your future spouse. And they talked about sooo much more...but if tell you too much more, I'll give the whole book away. You should just read it for yourself. : )

I'd completely recommend to read these books! "Sacred Singleness" is written for girls...but the other two are written to both guys and girls. Eric Ludy did write a couple books just for guys...I believe those are "God's gift to Women" & "The BraveHearted Gospel". Leslie Ludy wrote these ones for girls..."Authentic Beauty", "Set Apart Femininity", & "Sacred Singleness". They have also wrote a few more together. But I haven't read them all yet. But here is the link to their online store...you can get all of their books there. : )

Sorry the post got so long...but I hope y'all were encouraged by what God has been doing in my heart. I have never felt God's love for me so strong before...and I've never felt this strong of a love for Him before. The time I spend with Him each day is so incredibly sweet and I feel His love so strongly now. It is amazing! I'm so grateful that God loves me and is so gracious and merciful to me. I love spending my days thinking and praying about the love of my Savior. : )

Our Lord...

2009-12-16T11:12:00.005-05:00

"The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy."

(Psalm 145:8)

Isn't that an awesome verse?

We have a God who is Gracious, Compassionate, Merciful, and slow to anger...

I'd say we are a blessed people with an amazing Heavenly Father!

This is just something God showed me while I was reading this morning. SO I thought I'd share it with y'all. : )

A Christmas Tag

2009-12-15T18:54:00.004-05:00

I just love Christmas time...and I found this Christmas tag on a friends blog, so I decided to do it! : )

1. Do you like sugar cookies? They are alright, but I really don't eat cookies to often.

2. Do you like a LOT of lights on your Christmas tree, or just a few? I like a normal amount. :)

3. Do you prefer a real tree, or an artificial tree? Well, I don't ever remember us having a real one, but my parents say we have. I guess I'm used to a fake one...but I'd like to have a real one some time. : )

4. What's your favorite Christmas song? Hmm, this is a hard one...I LOVE "White Christmas", "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas", and "Do you see what I see?". But I like some of the more silly song too...like "I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas" and "Dominick the Donkey". : )

5. Do you like egg-nog, or boiled custard? I don't like either. lol

6. Do you want a lot of snow for Christmas, or just enough to sled in? I don't like to sled, and I hate the cold. LOL But We have a job shoveling and I get paid very well for it. So I do like that I get to make some money when it snows. ; )

7. What's your favorite part of the Christmas story? I don't think I could pick just one part...It is an amazing story and I love it all!

8. What's your favorite Christmas movie? Hmm, that would have to be "Christmas with the Kranks" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" : )

9. If you could spend $1,000,000, what would you buy? I would tithe, save some, give some to my parents, buy gifts for my friends and family, and then buy some books!! : )

10. What is your favorite name(s) of Jesus? The Comforter and Prince of Peace

A Quote By Leslie Ludy

2009-12-13T21:40:00.001-05:00

Just something that I've been pondering the last few weeks...

"Even a beautiful God-scripted love story can never satisfy the way Jesus does. Even the most heroic and Christlike man on earth can never fulfill the longings of our heart like the true Prince and lover of our soul (Jesus Christ). And until we are able to truly make Him our first love, until we are willing to give up our dream of an earthly love story for His sake, we will never know the fullness of Him who fills us all in all. We will always be looking to a mere man to meet the desires of our heart, rather than to the One who created us, who knows us better than we know ourselves, and who gave His very life's blood to rescue us."

~Leslie Ludy~

Sunday Scripture

2009-12-13T05:39:00.000-05:00

You know, I just realized that this is post number 201 for me!! Had I realized that yesterday, I would have done an extra post about it. lol

Anyways...here's my normal Sunday post. : )

"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world."

(I John 4:16-17)

A Lovely Friday : )

2009-12-11T21:55:00.004-05:00

I had a very nice day today...it was just lovely, other then the freezing cold weather! LOL Here's a peek into what I did...

1) Went shopping at a HUGE new thrift store! I got 8 books, a pair of shoes, a sweater, a shirt, and some Christmas present...all for about $12!! *sigh* I love thrift stores!! LOL

2) Went to a new used bookstore! I got 2 books for me and a book that is a gift for a friend. One of the books I got was "When Dreams Come True" by Eric and Leslie Ludy...I was so happy to find another one of their books! This one is their story...I can't wait to read it!! : )

3) Went to a flea market! I got another Christmas gift for some friends and a treat for my Latte bunny. : )

4) I found out that the blood test I had done yesterday came back normal. : ) So apparently, I'm healthy. LOL I know this isn't really something I did, but I thought it was good news anyways. ;)

5) Went to a play!! The first play I have EVER been to!! I loved it! A little conservatory in town here is playing "Little Women" this weekend and we got to see it tonight! It was so cute and funny...I just loved it!! : ) I'm going to see it again on Sunday night with a friend...thankfully it plays after church on Sunday so I get to go again! : )

So how was your Friday? Did you do anything special?

Another Giveaway!

2009-12-11T06:11:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to let ya'll know about another giveaway! This one is at my friend Joshua's blog , and the giveaway ends at 11:59pm on Dec. 24. : ) He is giving away this book...

SO be sure to go over and check it out! : )

A Giveaway!

2009-12-10T14:30:00.004-05:00

Just wanted to let y'all know about a giveaway at my friend Raquel's blog! : ) She is giving away this lovely book...

So go on over and check it out! : )

Simple Woman's Daybook - It's been way too long!!

2009-12-09T23:00:00.004-05:00

FOR TODAY...
December 9, 2009

Outside my window...
Dark and rainy

I am thinking...
about the needle thats going to be stuck in my arm tomorrow! :(

I am thankful for...
My Savior and Lover of my soul!

From the kitchen...

Hot tea

I am wearing...

Jean Skirt, blue flower shirt, and monkey socks. ; )

I am creating...

nothing really, I just finished a old window project. It's really cool, I'll post a picture soon. : )

I am going...

to read and then bed. : )

I am reading...
God's Word, Stepping Heavenward, and Biblical Marriage

I am praying...

for my future husband, some friends, my family, and for a car. ; )

I am hearing...

music

Around the house...

I just finished the dishes

One of my favorite things...

reading!!

A few plans for the rest of the week:
Blood test tomorrow, Little Women play on friday and then I dunno. lol

Here is picture thought I am sharing...I found this picture a few weeks ago and used it as a wallpaper for a while. lol That poor cat... ; )

My Husband...

2009-12-08T11:46:00.003-05:00

Okay so I'm sure your all thinking "What?!? She got married without telling us?!?"

Well...

I just learned that I already have a Husband.

"For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called"

(Isaiah 54:5)

So why do we complain about not having a earthly husband?

Isn't God enough?

He should be.

No man can give more love then your Heavenly Husband.

Be content with your Heavenly Husband.

And let Him give you the earthly picture of love in His timing.

In The Hands Of God

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Bloggy Break

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I ditched em!

Glasses or No Glasses?

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Pictures!!

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I've Been Tagged!

2 Days Until The Road Trip...

Road Trip!!

Life's Been Busy...

Randomness

Hmm...

Just A Quick Note...

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Life Verses

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."

James 1:2-4 KJV

**What is your life verse(s) or rather, what verse(s) has God given you to live by right now?**

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Randomness...Again

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What is the title of the last book you read (or are currently reading)?

And what is the name of the author?

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I've Been Tagged!!

Here are the rules:

1) Do quick post about the person that tagged you saying thanks.2) Answer the 10 questions3) Follow 3 new blogs and list them.4) Tag 6 people5) Challenge one person to do something fun or crazy

I was given this award by Dave and Jason...Thanks so much guys! I love doing these tags! :)

Here are the 10 questions:

God Wants To Hear You Sing

What is your life verse(s) or rather, what verse(s) has God given you to live by right now?

1) Do quick post about the person that tagged you saying thanks.
2) Answer the 10 questions
3) Follow 3 new blogs and list them.
4) Tag 6 people
5) Challenge one person to do something fun or crazy