So, I have been so stressed out this week. Thank you, God for a three day weekend! So what are you guys doing this weekend? I know a lot of my friends are on a winter retreat, but what about you guys? I have math, but I am going shopping with my friend, Mrs. Bailey. I need to go to bed, but I thought I should give you an update.
One last thing. When you think you can't stand one more day of the stress, God is with you. He is standing there by your side while you burst into tears. Rely on God for strength. Chocolate is great, but Jesus' love is better. So much love is being poured out towards you. All you have to do is recieve it. Love you guys!
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Busy, Busy, Busy
Today has been a very busy day for me. Mom had shopping to do today, so that left me with the kids. It wasn't that hard, because the boys helped out a ton and everyone did a lot of school. But, I have three sessions on Wednesdays, so that can be tiring. I have two of them done, so I only have Spanish at 8 tonight. I am kind of nervous about that, though. I have a new teacher now. I really liked my old teacher, but I still have my friends from last semester. My new teacher looks very nice, so I am sure I have nothing to be nervous about.
Right now I am listening to Interstellar music while I work. If you haven't seen it yet, I urge you to go see it. I got a little bored at points, because I don't like space movies that much, but the acting, music, and story is just amazing. I actually loved the music so much that I learned how to play it on the piano. I recorded it, and will put it below, if you are interested.
Stay warm, guys! It is soooo cold outside! The wind is ripping our house apart, literally. There are pieces of the roof flying towards the ground! It is supposed to be 17 degrees for four hours straight tonight, and it will feel like 8 degrees. I can't imagine living far up North and being used to this kind of weather. BRRRR!!!!
I wanted to say something, though before I close. I know it can be hard to transition from break to school, but I want you to know that even when you go through bigger changes, as some of you might be graduating this spring, remember, through it all, God is ALWAYS with you. He loves you with a never stopping, never giving up, always, and forever love. Remember that he is there with you as you head on into this new semester. I will be praying for all of you, even if I don't know your names, faces, or really anything about you, I pray that one day we will meet in Heaven.
Right now I am listening to Interstellar music while I work. If you haven't seen it yet, I urge you to go see it. I got a little bored at points, because I don't like space movies that much, but the acting, music, and story is just amazing. I actually loved the music so much that I learned how to play it on the piano. I recorded it, and will put it below, if you are interested.
Stay warm, guys! It is soooo cold outside! The wind is ripping our house apart, literally. There are pieces of the roof flying towards the ground! It is supposed to be 17 degrees for four hours straight tonight, and it will feel like 8 degrees. I can't imagine living far up North and being used to this kind of weather. BRRRR!!!!
I wanted to say something, though before I close. I know it can be hard to transition from break to school, but I want you to know that even when you go through bigger changes, as some of you might be graduating this spring, remember, through it all, God is ALWAYS with you. He loves you with a never stopping, never giving up, always, and forever love. Remember that he is there with you as you head on into this new semester. I will be praying for all of you, even if I don't know your names, faces, or really anything about you, I pray that one day we will meet in Heaven.
Monday, January 5, 2015
New Year Break and Back to School
So, this past week I went to TN. I had a blast being there with family. It has been a long time since I could see all of them. I hadn't seen the Ballards since Andrew graduated, and the Wongs, since Camp Little Light. I don't know the last time I saw the Vaughans. But, it was very fun and there was a lot of good food, fellowship, and prayer. Papa shared something from his heart each night, which was very special and then we would all pray for one family at a time. It was super neat.
I started school again. It doesn't look that bad, but I will be reading a very innapropriate and atheist book. I am really nervous about reading it, so please pray for me. Thankfully, I will be reading it with my Mom, so she can offer me support and Godly advice. I hope all of you that are starting school back have a stress-free semester and rely on God, even when the anxiety is horrible. Here are some pictures to close out.
Zach
Zach and Ryan
Siblings
Lil cuzins
Mik, Calvin, and Dakota
Naomi and Nate
Papa and Bu
Games
Elsas
Cousin Meeting
Dakota & Violin
I started school again. It doesn't look that bad, but I will be reading a very innapropriate and atheist book. I am really nervous about reading it, so please pray for me. Thankfully, I will be reading it with my Mom, so she can offer me support and Godly advice. I hope all of you that are starting school back have a stress-free semester and rely on God, even when the anxiety is horrible. Here are some pictures to close out.
ZachZach and RyanSiblingsLil cuzinsMik, Calvin, and DakotaNaomi and NatePapa and BuGamesElsasCousin MeetingDakota & ViolinSunday, December 28, 2014
Comic
I am feeling pretty tired today, so here is a comic. It is one of my favorites. I mean, technically Christmas is over, but it is never too late for one of these...
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas!!!!
I hope everyone had a very, merry Christmas!
Mine was pretty stinking amazing and filled with miracles. The biggest one was that my siblings were all feeling better this morning! They were all sick with the flu with raging fevers, but they woke up this morning with smiles on their faces, and the youngest one running up and down the hall.
We kids had an incredible surprise this morning too. Walking out to the School Room, we looked at the Christmas tree. Presents, many presents, cluttered the floor beneath the Christmas tree. Every single child's jaw dropped as we looked at all of them. We couldn't wait till after breakfast as we kids checked the room to make sure the presents were still there. I promise you. We didn't expect a single present, but each one got at least four! I am so blessed by God, by his amazing gift this morning. Good health, and blessings sent from Him! When we asked Mom where the gifts came from, she said, "Jesus." She wouldn't tell us where they really came from, but now I don't really care. I am overwhelmed by the kindness of my loving God and the generosity of others.
One other thing God has blessed us with this Christmas, is the gift of Himself. He gave Himself to us, so that we can one day live in Heaven with Him! I can't wait! As I think back on this day, I remember miracles. If there was one label I'd give this Christmas, I would say Miracle! Good health, joy, little bundles of blessings, generosity, and most of all Himself!
Mine was pretty stinking amazing and filled with miracles. The biggest one was that my siblings were all feeling better this morning! They were all sick with the flu with raging fevers, but they woke up this morning with smiles on their faces, and the youngest one running up and down the hall.
We kids had an incredible surprise this morning too. Walking out to the School Room, we looked at the Christmas tree. Presents, many presents, cluttered the floor beneath the Christmas tree. Every single child's jaw dropped as we looked at all of them. We couldn't wait till after breakfast as we kids checked the room to make sure the presents were still there. I promise you. We didn't expect a single present, but each one got at least four! I am so blessed by God, by his amazing gift this morning. Good health, and blessings sent from Him! When we asked Mom where the gifts came from, she said, "Jesus." She wouldn't tell us where they really came from, but now I don't really care. I am overwhelmed by the kindness of my loving God and the generosity of others.
One other thing God has blessed us with this Christmas, is the gift of Himself. He gave Himself to us, so that we can one day live in Heaven with Him! I can't wait! As I think back on this day, I remember miracles. If there was one label I'd give this Christmas, I would say Miracle! Good health, joy, little bundles of blessings, generosity, and most of all Himself!
This truly has been a Christmas of Miracles!
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Finals Day One!
Seriously getting nervous this morning. Mom gave me the opportunity to sleep in today, but I still got up early. It kind of makes me nervous because these are finals! They count as 20% of my grade! EEP!!! However, with the Lord's help, He'll see me through this and it will be all over.
My Mom is still sick with a sinus infection. Dad had to get down on his hands and knees and drain the sinks last night. Poor Dad! There was grease in their, and all kinds of food. Yuck!
I really don't have much to say this morning. I know that God doesn't want me to be afraid. Please pray that I find His Peace this morning because I am still freaking out.
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
My Mom is still sick with a sinus infection. Dad had to get down on his hands and knees and drain the sinks last night. Poor Dad! There was grease in their, and all kinds of food. Yuck!
I really don't have much to say this morning. I know that God doesn't want me to be afraid. Please pray that I find His Peace this morning because I am still freaking out.
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Good Morning!
Hello guys!
I feel much better this morning. Tired, but better. I hope you guys had a good Monday yesterday. I am like Garfield. Mondays are the worst. But, one more day till Hump-Day! And one more day till finals for me. :/ Kind of nervous about that. I know God will help me to do my best, even if my best is a B.
I got my final grades back yesterday. I got a 98 in Spanish, a 95 in American Literature, and a 95 in Chemistry. I am trying to push for an A average this year. Last year, I had one B, and in 9th Grade, I had one B as well. Both Bs were in Math class. Me no likey math.
Isn't this weather weird? It will go down in the 20s one week and then it's back in the upper 70s the next! Georgia has up and down weather that's for sure. I am hoping there will be snow this year. With weather like this we may have snow one day and the next, we can go swimming. Weird!
Pushing with my book "Daniel." I am hoping to finish editing it and writing it by this next summer. Which is both exciting and it makes me nervous. The company I wanted to publish it with unexpectedly closed, so I am going to ask for advice from a friend at my church. She has written a whole trilogy and is publishing the first book herself. Apparently you can do it for free! I already have my picture styled and picked out. I want to format it a little more, though. Below is the cover I am thinking about using.
Yesterday was the Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies live premiere in London. I watched a little of it, and it was stinkin awesome! I wish I could have been there, but I am thankful that I was able to see it.
My Nana gave me a devotional for me to read. I read it yesterday, and it really brought me down to earth. The message it spoke is "You aren't going to get anywhere being good for your spouse, children, siblings, parents, or friends. You need to do it for Jesus knowing without Him you could never be good." Wow. You know, when I rinse the dishes, take care of my sisters, clean toilets, whatever, I see it as doing it for my parents. I don't see it as doing it for God. That is something that I struggle with. Another thing I struggle with is planning for the next day. I don't know what is going to happen 15 min. from now. I have a basic idea that I will take my finals tomorrow, but all that can change in a heartbeat. God has the Plan. I need to rely on Him instead of making my own plan. Basically, don't put stuff off for tomorrow.
James 4:13-17 "Come now, you who say,“Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”—14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For tyou are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin."
I feel much better this morning. Tired, but better. I hope you guys had a good Monday yesterday. I am like Garfield. Mondays are the worst. But, one more day till Hump-Day! And one more day till finals for me. :/ Kind of nervous about that. I know God will help me to do my best, even if my best is a B.
I got my final grades back yesterday. I got a 98 in Spanish, a 95 in American Literature, and a 95 in Chemistry. I am trying to push for an A average this year. Last year, I had one B, and in 9th Grade, I had one B as well. Both Bs were in Math class. Me no likey math.
Isn't this weather weird? It will go down in the 20s one week and then it's back in the upper 70s the next! Georgia has up and down weather that's for sure. I am hoping there will be snow this year. With weather like this we may have snow one day and the next, we can go swimming. Weird!
Pushing with my book "Daniel." I am hoping to finish editing it and writing it by this next summer. Which is both exciting and it makes me nervous. The company I wanted to publish it with unexpectedly closed, so I am going to ask for advice from a friend at my church. She has written a whole trilogy and is publishing the first book herself. Apparently you can do it for free! I already have my picture styled and picked out. I want to format it a little more, though. Below is the cover I am thinking about using.
Yesterday was the Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies live premiere in London. I watched a little of it, and it was stinkin awesome! I wish I could have been there, but I am thankful that I was able to see it.
My Nana gave me a devotional for me to read. I read it yesterday, and it really brought me down to earth. The message it spoke is "You aren't going to get anywhere being good for your spouse, children, siblings, parents, or friends. You need to do it for Jesus knowing without Him you could never be good." Wow. You know, when I rinse the dishes, take care of my sisters, clean toilets, whatever, I see it as doing it for my parents. I don't see it as doing it for God. That is something that I struggle with. Another thing I struggle with is planning for the next day. I don't know what is going to happen 15 min. from now. I have a basic idea that I will take my finals tomorrow, but all that can change in a heartbeat. God has the Plan. I need to rely on Him instead of making my own plan. Basically, don't put stuff off for tomorrow.
James 4:13-17 "Come now, you who say,“Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”—14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For tyou are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin."
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