Six years ago yesterday, I entered into my first ever dating relationship. Yes, that’s right, I was 19 years old before I started dating. I saved myself. I guarded my heart. And God truly blessed me. I married that man–the one with whom I shared my first kiss, the only one my heart has ever […]
The One with my Birthday Days
On this brisk fall/winter morning, I wanted to remember–to be thankful for the wonderful 25th birthday celebration I had. Here’s the run-down: The Friday before my birthday, my husband’s family took us out to dinner, enjoyed dessert at our home, and showered me with gifts. I’m really looking forward to using my cake decorating tips! […]
The One with the Solo Thanksgiving
We arrived back from Nashville at our central meeting location at 11pm Monday, still an hour and a half from our home. As we loaded our car, the rain came pouring down harder–with a vengeance in fact. I was uptight, tired and cranky–not at all in the mood to put up with blinding precipitation. Kevin wanted to […]
The One with a reCap of our 2nd NYWC
Now I must process my time at the National Youth Workers’ Convention. (Henceforth referred to as NYWC.) This is a daunting task; one you would only fully understand if you’ve attended this convention. Thirteen hundred youth workers from across the country. Over 300 vendors in the exhibit hall. More brochures, business cards, and handouts then […]
The One with 25 Things
In belated honor of my 25th birthday which was yesterday (which I didn’t fully grasp until I actually wrote the date down around 10:15pm…), I have decided to share Twenty-five Things I’m Thankful for in my Twenty-five Years of Life. In no particular order (unless otherwise stated.) The beautiful diamond ring on my finger. The French […]
The One with Top Ten Things I Love about…
The Office. Currently our favorite tv show. We enjoy dvd marathons and this is one show I really miss when it’s not around. Here’s why. 1. There’s something wonderful about Michael Scott. Mostly the fact that he’s the worst boss ever, and I absolutely can not stand him. 2. Multiple people have randomly pointed out […]
The One with the Weekend Goodness
A lovely weekend was experienced by yours truly. Friday, Husband got home early thanks to the school’s pep rally. I always love when he comes home to me. We spent a few hours chilling and then got ready to meet his family at Ruby Tuesday in honor of my early birthday celebration. YUM. I had […]
I need to remember this blog title…
…because often enough I try to just let Jesus come to me. I sit in church on Sunday mornings, I play bass guitar, I baptise (which was awesome…Christopher Brian is now a baptized member of our church family!), and I listen to one of our teens preach the Sunday morning sermon…I spend a relaxing afternoon […]
Philippians 2: unity in the Church
First, I apologize for my GEPC negligence. I was sick this week. But also just lazy. Neither are really good excuses. I’ve missed it. Philippians 2 is one of my favorite chapters ever–verses 6-11 in particular. Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped; 7 but […]
That little two year old in your ear…
You know, the flu did something to me this week. It gave me time. I had a ton of time to sit around, lay on the couch and lie there. The first day this was great, we caught up on some TV we’d been meaning to watch, maybe a movie. Then day two…and day three…it […]