Lent

So yeah, I have decided to do lent this year. I know , Im not Catholic. Oh well. Im gonna do it anyway. Problem anyone?

so yeah, Ive decided to give up bread. Yeah, Its a little extreme. But I think I can do it. Wouldnt hurt me to try. I realized that I eat way way way to much of it and I suppose bread would be that one thing I think I cant go without. So I have to try. Prayer and encouragment would be great!! thankyou! I guess we will see how the next 39 days go. I will keep you posted.

so what do you all think of this? I wanna know.

Im sick.

Yup..Thats right, Im sick. Ive got a cold and sore throat and I think I had a fever. LAME!!( So im sorry Jenn, no college group for me tonight)..... Im pretty sure I got it while I was at Hume Lake. Every year I get back , I get sick. Oh well, I will live ;0)

Speaking of Hume Lake, It was a lot of fun. To be honest I think the Staff learned more then we thought we would. When you think about going to Jr. High camp, you think of it as a time more for the students. But God used last weekend for his Glory, in all of his children. We had to realize that camp is not about the relationships that we build with the students its about the relationships that build with the students and God. It was hard because we all wanted to be the "cool" counselor or the one the kids come to when they need someone. And when that didnt happen it really discouraged us. I think more Jenn and Joys room. Not that they arent cool, because trust me, they are AMAZING! They just got some girls in their cabin that didnt want to have anything to do with anyone. Jenn and Joy handled the situation in the way they should have, they prayed about it. I really feel like God used them this weekend, more then they know. All in all, it was a great experience for all of us. The Lord moved in amazing ways. Not to mention it was a lot of fun, despite the fact that it rained almost the whole time.

Pastor James....uhhh. yeah. Jr. High students really get to him!

Jenn laughing about something. lol who knows, she cracks me up!

The girls! I told them to hide behind the tree, but I dont think they got it.

I totally forgot her name!! oooh man..well..some girl and whitney walking somewhere..nice. I love whitney. I had a lot of fun getting to know her better. she is awesome!

Jason and I freezing!! but having a lot of fun!

Nick, Joseph and Scott sitting in chapel.

WEll, there ya go. I wish I could have taken better pictures, but my camera sucks!

"the world is moving so fast, gaining speed"

hey, do you guys know Chris Stanfill? Well, he is amazing at singing and playing guitar. he is having a show at the crossroads hunters landing at 6:30.its on the 17th. he would be sooo happy if you could make it. Anyway, be there

So I went to the Dr on monday because Jason and I want to have another baby..And I guess I have to have an x-ray to make sure everything is ok..blah blahblah..and he said that I have to go on fertility medicine..dumb. im only 21! what 21 year old has to take fertility meds. whatever. I gotta do what I gotta do. I really hope there is nothing wrong with me though. I would die if they told me i couldnt have kids. I seriously think I would go crazy. SO PRAY PLEASE!! thankyou!

new new new

So yeah..I totally got a new couch! Im so excited. Its look so much better then my old one..and it smells better and it doesnt give you back problems, and it actually matches!! yay, thats always a plus.. I will post some pictures for all of you that care.

I was reading Mike shaws page (he hates when I call him that!) and he had a good idea to look back at his resolutions. I think the best way to keep them is to keep acknowledging them..right? I think I have done a pretty good job so far. I havnt given up on my diet yet. I dont know how much I have lost because I refuse to weigh myself and be upset..Thats usually when I give up. I did notice that I am losing inches, but not much weight. And that is fine with me. I feel much better. The best thing I can do for myself is to just keep moving, drink crazy amounts of water, (not enough to kill myself though) and eat smaller portions..Its really working.

I think in a spiritual aspect I am doing much better. I strive to learn more about God everyday and I have noticed I give more things up to him. When I do that, things just get easier. Im not God, I cant fix everything and I have really learned to lean on him. I do need to work on reading my bible more. No. Not reading more, just studying. There is a difference.

For work. well, I guess I just need to go to bed earlier? 6 am is way early.

I think I am a loving person. And I show that I care. But I know I can work on calling people more. Maybe send out "thinking of you cards." lol I dont know. I just need to learn to not be afraid of people. My goal is to meet at least 3 new people at church on Sunday. Throw myself into it a little more. I also need to learn the names of the kids in the youth! oh my. there are so many of them!! But James made a good point. If you call them by name, they feel special because we have taken the time to learn it..and its true.

Patience..wow. I really need to work on that one.
Motivation
not being lazy!
teach more about God
learn more about God

There are so many. But the baby is crying now from his nap. (kid I nanny for)
so Im sure there is more to come.