Sunday, September 28, 2008

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

I'm waiting for one of two things:

A) to look outside my window and see pigs flying around, or
B) the Apocolypse

I called my best friend, Destiny, tonight, where I learned something that turned my world inside out and upside down:

She and Scott, her boyfriend of just over 5 months, are breaking up tomorrow. I know 5 months doesn't seem like long, but, honestly, I swear they were made for each other, just meant to be together. She's going to be the one to break it off, because they've essentially come to an unspoken agreement that they're going to be breaking up, and, for her, waiting for him to do it is just killing her, so she told me she was going to do it tomorrow. My best friend instincts are screaming at me to get my butt over to her house asap tomorrow afternoon, but I know I need to let her have her space. I know that, when she's hurt, she prefers to be left alone, but, if she wants someone to comfort her, she'll come to them. All I can do now is to let her know that I'm here for her, and to continue praying for her.

I can't seem to get up the nerve to talk to her about God, though. But, in Bible class tonight, we talked about Stephen, from Acts 6 and 7, and, I swear Keith can read minds, because it was exactly what I needed to hear.

I'm going to call Scott tomorrow afternoon and (even though all my instincts will more than likely be screaming "KILL HIM!!") I'm going to basically say this: "I'm going to talk to Destiny about God. If something happens and our friendship falls apart because of it, I need you to be there for her. Let her know you still love her...and, by the way, you two are meant to be together, and you're an idiot for letting her go." That last bit is assuming they actually do break up.

Please keep me, Dest, and Scott in your prayers...and my boyfriend, Nick, as well.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

The Cry of My Heart

Dear God,

I feel like I'm getting no where with Destiny. I'm getting so frustrated, and it's breaking my heart. I don't want to lose her for eternity.

Please help me to find the best way to get through to her heart that I pray You will soften and open up to hear what You have to say through me.

In your Son's name,
Amen.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Pray For Me

The theme of Winterfest 2008 was "The Mission." Jeff Walling shared with us four basic principals of Christian life:

"Know Jesus" called us to read and study Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, so that we may come to know Christ personally.

"Be Jesus" was a calling to live as Christ did, treating others as he would have.

"See Jesus" asked us to see others as Christ and treat them that way.

"Share Jesus" called us to share Christ with the world.

Although we left before the "Share Jesus" session, Keith asked us to decide about our first step in sharing Jesus.

While at Winterfest, I felt God caling me to lead my best friend, Destiny, to Him. I told Keith that my first step in that would be to pray to God, asking for eyes to see opportunities to speak to her about Christ, as well as the strength to sieze those opportunites when they arose.

I believe God is answering my prayers.

Destiny is going through two different crises- one with her Mom, and one with another friend- simultaneously. I was flipping through a New Testament we got at Winterfest, when I found something they had added on the right half of the page. It was a guide of how to share your faith with a friend. The first step stated that, when they're facing a crisis, a challenge, or a big change, to say that there's only one thing that gets me through something like that. And when they ask what, tell how Christ has blessed my life. Then it goes on to ask them about their beliefs about Jesus, and sharing the Good News (if they're willing to listen)

I pray that God will give me the courage and strength to do what I feel is a calling from Him. I pray that He will open my eyes to opportunites. I also pray that He will open her heart up to recieving this.

Please pray for me as I do this.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

God Takes Care of His People

As most of you know, a tornado hit Prattville on Sunday afternoon. At the time, the Grace Pointe youth group was traveling back from Winterfest, a huge youth rally in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I don't think any of us realized how close we came to being in the tornado.

When we drove by Prattville Christian Academy, I called Mom to tell her that 1) we were almost home, and 2) the gym at PCA had been flattened. She told me tonight that the tornado hit at about 3:10 or 3:15 pm. I called her at about 3:30.

As I sit here and type this, I can't help but be amazed. Had we been 15 to 20 minutes sooner...I don't even want to think about what would have happened. A trailways bus, carrying about 40-something teenagers and chaperones, on the highway, in the middle of a tornado. Just thinking about what could have happened scares me.

God was watching out for us that day. That is the only possible explanation. I know He's always watching out for His people, but He was definitely a shield around us then.

Our God truly is an Awesome God. He continues to amaze and show us His love for us, no matter what.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

They're Taking the Hobbits to Isengard!

All Lord of the Rings fans should get a kick out of this...I have this stuck in my head..."They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard!!"


Anyway...I guess I owe you all a blog update, huh? Well...It's 11:30, I have a paper due in 9 hours, and somewhere in there I need some sleep. I promise I will update as soon as I can. I don't know if I'll be able to tomorrow. I've got a cookie booth from 4 to 6 tomorrow afternoon, and then homewok after that.

Bye guys!

Sunday, February 10, 2008

60 Things..

I found this and I just had to share. Guys, take notes. Girls, this is so true, isn't it?

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60 things a girl wants but wont ask

1. Touch her waist.
2. Actually talk to her.
3. Share secrets with her.
4. Give her 1 of your sweatshirts
5. Kiss her slowly.

Are you remembering this?

6. Hug her.
7. Hold her.
8. Laugh with her.
9. Invite her everywhere.
10. Hangout with her and your friends together.

KEEP READING

11. Smile with her.
12. Take pictures with her.
13. Pull her onto your lap.
14. When she says she loves you more, deny it. Fight back.
15. When her friends say i love her more than you, deny it. fight back and hug her tight so she can't get to her friends. it makes her feel loved.

Are you thinking of someone?

16. Always hug her and say hi whenever you see her.
17. Kiss her unexpectedly.
18. Hug her from behind around the waist.
19. Tell her she's beautiful.
20. Tell her the way you feel about her.

One last thing you need to do to show her you actually do mean it.

21. Open doors for her, walk her to her car- it makes her feel protected, plus it never hurts to act like a gentleman.
22. Tell her she's your everything - ONLY if you mean it.
23. If it seems like there is something wrong, ask her- if she denies something being wrong, it means SHE DOESN'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT- so just hug her.
24. Make her feel loved.
25. Kiss her in front of OTHER girls you know

WE MIGHT DENY IT BUT WE ACTUALLY LIKE IT AND KINDA WANT YOU TO TICKLE US
26. DON'T lie to her
27. DON'T cheat on her!
28. Take her ANYWHERE she wants
29. Text messege or call her in the morning and tell her have a good day at work {or school}, and how much you MISS her.
30. Be there for her when ever she needs you, & even when she doesn't need you, just be there so she'll know that she can ALWAYS count on you.

ARE YOU STILL READING THIS? YOU BETTER BECAUSE, IT'S IMPORTANT

31. Hold her close when she's cold so she can hold YOU too.
32. When you are ALONE hold her close and kiss her.
33. Kiss her on the CHEEK; (it will give her the hint that you want to kiss her).
34. While in the movies, put your arm around her and then she will automatically put her head on your shoulder, then lean in and tilt her chin up and kiss her LIGHTLY.
35. Dont EVER tell her to leave even jokingly or act like you're mad. If shes upset, comfort her.

REMEMBER ALL THESE THINGS WHEN YOU ARE WITH HER NEXT

36. When people DISS her, stand up for her.
37. Look deep into her EYES and tell her you love her.
38. Lay down under the STARS and put her head on your chest so you can cuddle.
39. When walking next to each other grab her HAND.
40. When you hug her HOLD her in your arms as long as possible

MAKE SURE SHE KNOWS SHES LOVED

41. Call or text her EVERY night to wish her SWEET DREAMS
42. COMFORT her when she cries and wipe away her tears.
43. Take her for LONG walks at night.
44. ALWAYS remind her how much you love her.
45. Sit on top of her and tell her how much u love her and then bend down to her face and kiss her while sitting on her.
46. Rub her back--feels good
47. Give her your coat if she's cold.
48. Write letters on her back with your finger.
49. Let her sit on your lap
50. DON'T poke her hard...but if you want to mess around just do it lightly.
51. HOLD her HAND in PUBLIC.
52. Even if she looks BAD one day tell her she's BEAUTIFUL
53. Keep conversations flowing...talk about anything usually they just go along with it.
54. If their hair is in their face move it out of her face and then kiss her passionatley and gently.
55. Surprisingly sneek up on her and hug her from behind--loves it.
56. Kiss her in the rain.
57. Pick her up like in The Notebook and kiss her.
58. Slow dance with no music
59. Don't ignore her or be nerveous around her--everything is going to be okay.
60. Love her, kiss her, hold her, and you'll be good to go.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

God Understands

Wow...

This little boy is so wise...and to have such faith, even when he had to put down his own cow...that's...wow, that's faith, and a good heart.

When you think about it, though, God really does understand. He really does.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Tag! I'm it!

I was tagged by Mom, so here we go:

The Rules: Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog. Share 5 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog. or Share the 5 top places on your “want to see or want to see again” list. or Share 5 things you never pictured being in your future when your were 25 years old. Tag a minimum of 5, maximum of 10 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog. The tagees have a choice of which they want to do.

Okay, so...since I'm only 16, I can only do the first two...erm...lemme see...

1. I have a crush on a fictional character...Remus Lupin, from the Harry Potter series

2. I love wolves, and anything wolf-themed. My friend Misha got me a wolf calendar, and Destiny go me a wolf calendar and a wolf jewelery box, for Christmas. I think my crush on Remus has something to do with this (for those who don't know, Remus Lupin is a werewolf)

3. I am a sucker for chick flicks. My second favorite is "PS I Love You" (Gerard Butler...hehe...), but my all time favorite chick flick is "The Notebook". I told my friend Destiny one day, "I want a guy who'll love me like Noah, but propose to me somewhat like Lon" (watch The Notebook and you'll get it.)

4. I LOVE musicals. But it can't just be any musical. It has to be a good one. (any one else tired of the "High School Muscial" overkill?) My favorite musicals that I've seen are: "Wicked" (I can't watch "Wizard of Oz" because of that now), "The Phantom of the Opera" (I like the movie better than the original stage version...and that has nothing to do with how good looking Gerard Butler made the Phantom...*wink*) "Rent" (Don't approve of the content, but the storyline is great) "Seussical", and "Les Miserables".

5. I am definitely a chocoholic. That, I got from my mom. I did not get her ability to hold onto chocolate for ages before eating it.

6. I look so much like my mom, it's scary...to me (lol). Physically, I'm like her (Nooooo!!) but I'm my dad in personality.

Yep...that was ranom...hmm...I don't know anyone else to tag, so...

Why Are You Trying To Look Like Someone Else?

I was browsing videos on YouTube today, and I came across this video. The little girl on it is so adorable, and I think she really drives home the message behind the video:

"Beauty Is Not How Skinny You Can Be"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fULtU2NfPQA

I just have one thing to say to Sophia (the little girl in the video) and "MuggleSam" (who posted the video): Amen!

So many girls today are obsessed with being thin, that they're seriously hurting themselves, and the media isn't helping. We look around and see models, celebrities...even our peers that are thin and we think "If I could just look like that, I'll be beautiful"

The fashion industry is only adding salt to the wounds. A while back, the girls in our youth group went to the Galleria in Birmingham and spent the day shopping and hanging out. One of the girls that was with us was in a store, grabbed a random pair of shorts and tried them on. They fit. Guess what size they were? "00"...or "0"...one of the two...I'm not entirely certain either way. The point is, the fashion industry is changing how girls and women view themselves.

I will admit, I am uncomfortable with my body size. But I have been told by my doctor that, for my health, I need to lose a little weight.

Back in November, our Girl Scout troop went to the Moscow Ballet and we had an extra ticket. The day of the ballet was also my friend, Becca's birthday. When she got into my mom's car, the zipper on the back of her dress split open. Her mom was able to fix it, but for the rest of the night, she was like "I'm fat." The first time she said this, I nearly fell out of my seat (which would have been remarkable, had I done so, seeing as we were in the car). I can describe Becca in many ways- funny, goofy, random, strange, beautiful- but "fat" is the last thing that comes to mind when I think of her.

I am absolutely floored when I hear some of my friends call themselves fat and say they need to lose weight. A few of my friends, when they say this, the first thing out of my mouth is "has your doctor told you you need to lose weight?" The way I see it, if your doctor doesn't specifically tell you to start losing weight, then don't worry about it. No, that doesn't mean eat what you want when you want. You should still eat healthy and get at least some excercise in. But you don't need to go on a diet.

On that note, I was reading a teen fitness book, and the author made a comment that has stuck with me: "Has anyone ever noticed that the first three letters in 'diet' are 'D-I-E'? Who wants to die?" It's true, though. For most teenage girls, a "diet" means eating little to no food, and, often, forcing themselves to throw up the tiny amount of food they've just eaten. This viscious cycle of anorexia/bulimia can become so dangerous that girls could lose their lives.

One last thing before I finish my...rant, for lack of a better word. Eating disorders don't just affect women...men are allowed to feel insecure about their bodies, too.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Hello.

Welcome to my "crazy, tragic, sometimes almost magic, aweful, beautiful life".

I'm going to do my best to keep this blog updated as much as possible.

It snowed today! Yay! This is a huge deal for someone who's spent her whole life in Montgomery, Alabama. I've only seen snow on...two other occasions that I can recall. One was in Maryland when we visited my mom's parents up there for Christmas. The other was 6 years ago. Yep. This is a rare occasion.

We were at a Youth retreat at the Waters, and we had a massive snowball fight. It was so much fun! We were scraping snow off the cars because the snow on the ground was worthless for snowballs.

Hmm...it's 12:30...I should go to bed.