Living Life To The Fullest..

Hello, 2012...

2012-01-02T15:08:00.000-08:00

Well, 2011 is gone and now it is 2012. I can’t believe it is here already. Where did all the time go? It feels like yesterday that I was posting a blog about the upcoming year of 2011. 2011 was full of joy, laughter, heartache, tears and trials. Through the difficult times I learned to trust in the Lord and know that he holds me in his arms and he knows what he is doing. There’s a country song by Martina McBride called “A little bit stronger.” When you love someone that you cared about so much, it takes time. It takes time till you finally are ok and are able to keep going on with your life. That’s enough about the sad parts that went on during 2011. The good things in 2011, I have some amazing friends. I don’t know what I would do without them. I know that I say that all the time but it’s the truth. They really are the best support team any girl could ask for. I have gained some new friends this past year that I am looking forward to spending more time with.

I was looking back a few years, to some of my old new year’s resolutions. These are just a few that I found: exercise more, to get a job in my field, a place of my own, to take one day at a time, not worry as much, to live life to the fullest, be a better friend, and learn to cook more. I can say that some of those goals I accomplished and some of them I didn’t. I have learned in life, you have to take one day at a time. You don’t know what the future holds. Most of the time, if you do try to make too many plans for the future, then when those plans are crushed you are left heartbroken.

I have started to read a new book regarding God’s will for your life. So far it has really opened my eyes to many things. Sometimes it is so much easier to say that you are going to do something then actually doing it. It reminds me of a story… There were 3 frogs sitting on a log, one decided to jump in. How many frogs were left on the log? Many would say 2, however, there were still 3 frogs sitting on the log. The reason is because that one frog that decided to jump in, he didn’t actually do it. In life so many times we go to church, listen to the sermon and really think it was a great sermon. However, we must apply it to our life.

This moment in my life there are some things that I say that I am going to do and I haven’t done it yet. I have many dreams for my life. What girl doesn’t right? I have dreams to one day having a job that I love, a husband, and a wonderful family. However, I don’t need to be dreaming about the future all the time. I need to give my dreams to the Lord, put them in his hands and not look back. So many times, I have laid my dreams down at the altar, only to pick them right back up. I know that in order to allow God to work in my life, I have to fully surrender. It’s not an easy thing to do. God calls us to follow him, to trust him and to serve him.

As this New Year starts, I am not going to make any new year’s resolutions. Why? Because most of the time I don’t accomplish any of them. This year, I want to just take one day at a time. Allow God to have full control of my life. I know that once I give it all to him, all those dreams that I thought that I just had to have; those dreams will not be so important to me anymore. We are called to be set apart, to be different and to serve him. I hope that you all have great New Year. Remember just take one day at a time.

Giving the Lord everything no matter what..

2011-11-26T20:08:00.000-08:00

It’s hard to believe that it’s going to be December in just a few days. Where does the time go? It seems like yesterday it was spring time. Sometimes I am glad that the time went by so fast but others I wish that time could have slowed down. This month was a month I reflected on the blessings in my life. I have so much to be thankful for. I have a wonderful Christian family that loves me no matter what. I have so many friends in my life that I would not trade for anything in the world. I have gone through some difficult times this past year but my close friends were always there to listen and help me get through it. I am a blessed girl to have a great boyfriend. He is always there when I need him and he puts a smile on my face. I may not get to see him as much as I would like. But the times that we do get to spend together are priceless.

Thanksgiving is always hard for me sometimes without my grandpa. I miss him so much. I know that he would be so proud of me. He loved his family so much and they meant the world to him. Sometimes we don’t understand the plans that the Lord has for our life but we just have to trust him. I know that I have written many blogs about how we have to trust in the Lord even when we don’t understand. The other day I was reading some of my older post that I had wrote this year. I found myself saying that a lot. It is a constant reminder that sometimes we have to trust that his ways are better than our ways.

Earlier this month I finished reading a book called “Crazy Love.” It really spoke to me in a big way. It was about living out our Christian life. I think so many times as humans we just wake up and go through our daily routine and don’t look for an opportunity to make a difference that day. As humans we are creatures of habit. I have to admit to you that even after reading crazy love about making changes in my life, I still have yet to fully give it all and make all the changes. Why is it that is so hard to fully surrender? I think its fear of the unknown. I think we begin ask questions like the following: What if means that God wants me to change this in my life? I can’t give that up, it’s too hard. That’s scary; I don’t think I am capable to do something like that?

God has called us to be different. One of my life verses is this: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”- Proverbs 3:5-6. We have to fully trust in him, knowing that he will take care of us no matter what.

One last thing I want to leave you with. It’s a post that I left on a bible study recently on Ruth. Ruth was an amazing woman. I can imagine that she was beautiful but more than anything she loved the Lord with all her heart. My post: “Girlfriends... I don't know about you’ll but this week really spoke to me in many ways. Day 4 spoke about in Proverbs 31 it says that her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. I long to be a woman that seeks the Lord. I think so many times as a single person that we are sitting around waiting on God to send us "the one". When really we need to be serving the Lord and striving to have those traits that special person is looking for in a mate. This week I have realized that I need to be praying more and staying in his word. I am doing Ruth and reading Crazy Love at the same time. In the book Crazy Love it talks about how God wants us to give our all and not be lukewarm. I realized this week that I just need to give all my worries my concerns to God and stop trying to make things happen. When I try to make things happen, it never has a good ending. This coming up week I am going to try to be the one that the Lord longs for me to be.”

Thankful for all blessings in my life..

2011-10-17T19:02:00.000-07:00

Well, this blog is going to be a two part blog. The first part will be about hard questions, one of the topics from my Ruth bible study and the last part will be about a guy named Matthew Hicks. I always save the best for last you know me.

I am enjoying my bible study on Ruth so far. I have learned so much in just a week of the study. One of the topics was about difficult discussions. Difficult discussions they have to happen but no one likes to have them. I think that they are important in any relationship. Whether it is a husband, girlfriend, boyfriend, best friend, sister.. I’ll be honest when I get in an argument with someone most of the time I shut down and it takes me a while till I say what I am thinking. It probably is a good thing, but at the same time I am keeping all that anger inside which is not good at all. When it comes to deep discussions, I think they are important for a relationship to grow. It makes you appreciate the other person more. Sometimes they may tell you something you don’t want to hear, but you’ll thank them one day. I know in my life I treasured that friend that told me things I hurt to hear. It saved me a lot of heartache in the long run.

I think as humans the reason that we don’t like to be honest with someone is fear. We are afraid of the response they will have once we are honest with them. If they are a true friend, they might be upset for a few days but they will come back before you know it. The friends that I have I would not trade them for anything. They have been by my side when I needed them. They were always honest and told the truth. Have those difficult talks, ask the hard questions. You will be so glad that you did in the long run. It will grow your relationship, it will help you understand the other person better.

Enough talking about serious stuff. As I promised in my last post, I will tell you a little bit about Matthew Hicks. Who is he? Why is he so important? Well, Matthew Hicks is who I am dating now. He makes me smile all the time. He is a true gentleman which is even better. He supports me in things that I do which is very important to me. He is one of my biggest fans. I am also proud of him as well though. He is tall, which is a good thing because it makes me feel safe and protected. I know that no one will try to get me when I am with Matt. He enjoys watching football. He’s not an Alabama fan but I told him that I won’t hold that against him. Did I tell he always is making me laugh? I think laughter is the best medicine and I have got plenty of it these past few weeks. I can’t wait to see what each tomorrow holds. Well, I am still not going to give it all away in this blog either. Some things are better left a mystery… Keeps you on your toes.

Fall is in the air!

2011-10-10T18:42:00.000-07:00

Well, it’s time for a new blog. Did I tell you that I love this fall weather! It’s so nice outside now. I am enjoying just sitting outside. I have already roasted marshmallows with the family this past week, and had coffee outside with Matt at Starbucks. I am going to start backing running this week, I can’t wait to get outside and run! I have decided to run in another 5K on October 29th. I am very excited about it! I didn’t think I would enjoy running, but I do. It gives me energy and I feel like I have accomplished something when I am done. My first 5K was 2 weeks ago, I even placed in my age category. I was pretty excited!

This year has gone by so fast. It feels like yesterday it was tax season. Not that I am wishing tax season back. Believe me I am not looking forward to it at all. Long weeks, long nights… Let’s not talk about it right now. I started a new bible study tonight that I am doing online with my church. The study is on Ruth. I think it will be a really good study after doing the first day. I need to get back to finishing my Beth Moore book that I got a few months back. Hopefully, I can finish it this week.

I was able to meet my sister’s boyfriend last week. They are such a cute couple. They are always smiling all the time. That’s the way that it should be. If you could see me right now I have a big smile on my face as well. Matthew Hicks has brought back a smile on Savannah’s face. I will save my next blog to tell you more. Just know at the moment that I’m excited to see what the future has in store for my life in general.

Until next time laugh and smile often. My dad always said laughter is the best medicine. I would have to agree with him. Last week I laughed so much that my side was hurting.

Satisfaction in God

2011-09-12T19:18:00.001-07:00

Well, it’s been a while since my last post. I haven’t had much going on. I have just been working, church and watching football on Saturdays. I have been getting ready for the 5K that I am running in October. So that’s a goal that I am setting for myself. I hope that by the end of this week, I will be at 2 miles. I feel if I get that accomplished then I will be at a good place. I enjoy running it’s one of my new hobbies. It gives me a lot more energy and gives me something to do after I get off work every day.

I started a bible study by Beth Moore. The name of it is Living Free. I am on Week 4 this week. It has really opened my eyes to a lot of things. Today especially was a big eye opener. Just last night I prayed that this week I would learn to seek the Lord more and not worry about not having a boyfriend or a husband right now. I prayed that I would learn to be content with where the Lord has placed me right now. I know that there is a reason for everything and God has a big plan for my life. Well, today’s study topic was satisfaction in God.. One phrase that really hit me was: “God never intended any other earthly relationship to fulfill our deepest needs.” My savior is all that I need. There is a satisfaction that only he can give me. I know that I need to come to a place that I realize that Christ is all that I need and nothing else matters.

It’s so easy to say: God you are all I need, help me to give everything to you and know that you have a big plan for me. The hard part is to believe it in my heart. To learn to trust him that He will meet all my needs. My Jesus knows where I am at today, he knows that my heart is hurting but he wants me to cling to him and know that His love is all that I need. I feel like at times God wants me to come to a place that I realize that He is all need and learn to be happy being single. I think that until I come to that place he just might hold off on giving me another relationship. That’s what’s hard, it’s not easy. Every day, I have to say the same prayer over and over again: Lord help me to rest in you and know that you have got a big plan, you know what is best for my life.

Just taking one day at a time..

2011-08-16T18:35:00.000-07:00

Most of the time I know what I want to blog about. But this week I know that I want to blog but I don’t really have a topic to talk about. So, I am just going to start typing and let my heart talk. These past few months have had their ups and downs. There have been tears and smiles, good times and bad times. I have come to the realization that things don’t always go as planned but there is a great plan that sometimes we cannot see.

I have learned in life that all you can do is live for today. You cannot bring back yesterday and you can’t see tomorrow. If we dwell on the past it’s not going to bring the past back to us as much as we want it to. The mistakes that we make in our life we just have to learn from them and move forward with life. A few weeks ago Pastor Ed made a statement that I will never forget. He said “When we worship a good thing as a God thing that’s a bad thing.” I can’t tell you how powerful that spoke to me. So many times in my life I have done this. I have gone through so many heartbreaks in my life. It has always been a joke at my house with my dating relationships. I would go on a date with a guy, two weeks later, I was telling dad that he’s the one day I just know it.

I have a big heart. I have always been the kind that when I am going to be your friend, most of the time you are my friend for life and I am going to do anything I can for you. When I love someone I truly give my whole heart. Is that I bad thing? Sometimes it can be, it can be dangerous when I do lose that person. I feel as if a big part of my life is missing. Every relationship that I have been in, I have learned something out of it. I always said that if I could take all the good traits of each guy I have ever dated. I would have one amazing man. But you know what ,there is one man who wants my whole heart and he is jealous for me.

That one man is Jesus. He loves me so much. His love for me is unfailing, unconditionally, faithful.. The list can go on. He never gives up on me and is always there. There have been times that I left him and he was always there with his loving arms to welcome me back home. He always promises that he will take care of me in the good times and bad. Sometimes I can’t see the big plan but my savior sees the master plan. He has a purpose for everything. It’s a day by day process. When I am having a down day or a day that I think God are you listening to me? He always reminds me that he is walking right beside me and I just need to trust that he knows what he is doing.

Trust, have faith, God's got this..

2011-07-18T18:21:00.000-07:00

Well, it’s the start of a new week, full of ups and downs, full of happiness and maybe sadness. The truth is we don’t know what tomorrow holds for us. We just have to have faith that the Lord is never going to leave us and he knows what tomorrow holds. I have learned lately that nothing is for sure, things change, situations change. The one promise that I hold on to is that my Savior never changes, he’s mercies are new every morning, he is always with me, he loves me unconditionally, he wants me to count on him. He wants me to cast all my cares and worries at his feet. So many times in life we want to give him our worries, but then we just want to keep just a little piece of it. Why? I think I do it because I still want to feel like I am in control of the situation or maybe its fear of the unknown. It’s probably more of the fear of the unknown. If you read my last blog you will remember that I said I don’t like that big word CHANGE very much.

The other day I picked up the following book at the bookstore: So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore. I can’t put this book down. It’s a book that at this season in my life I really needed to read it. I am going to put some of quotes from her book that has really spoken to me:

“What does your own relational track record look like? Do you tend put a fair amount of pressure on some key relationships” –Beth Moore

“We can get away with thinking we’re secure people because, for a time, we have the important things just like we want them. But then change happens; and suddenly we are thrown for a severe emotional loop. We realize we weren’t secure.” – Beth Moore

“God knows exactly what happened and what a toll it took. He knows the number that it played on your mind. Let Him bring you peace. Let Him tell you you’re worth wanting, loving, even liking, pursuing, fighting for, and yes, beloved, keeping.” –Beth Moore

“Even when we know God is in the picture and every end leads to a new beginning, right at the moment of discovery, we tend to feel that everything wonderful is over.”- Beth Moore.

Those are just a few things that really spoke to me. In this life we have things that will catch us off guard. When life seemed like it was going just the way that it was supposed to, here comes something that you weren’t expecting. I know from experience in life that when the unexpected happens it’s not fun, it’s not easy, and it will take a while before you will be ok with everything. You just have to learn to trust even when you don’t understand. I think that saying “Trust even when you don’t understand” is what has got me through many things in life. Life is not always easy, it’s going to be rocky at times, but that’s when the only thing we can do is to completely give it to God. He knows what the future holds, his plans and ways are greater than ours. Believe me at times I struggle with that. Because when I have something that I know that God gave me and then he is going to take what he gave me away from me, I don’t handle that very well. I have to ask my Savior every day help me dear Lord to give it all to you, it’s in your hands now, and I can’t do anything to change it.

Satan will want to discourage and make us feel like nothing. He will tell us lies to bring us down. When that happens we just have to tell Satan to leave and ask God to continue to give you strength. When I write sometimes it’s therapy for me. I feel like if I write things down I can get things off my chest. God knows where I am and he meets me there. He holds me when I cry. I didn’t mean for this to be a long blog, I just started writing. Trust, have faith, know that there is a reason for everything.

Change.. No one likes that word..

2011-07-03T19:50:00.000-07:00

Change no one likes that word. It’s because you don’t know what change will bring. It means that you are no longer in control or know what to expect in the future. The dictionary defines change: to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone. I know that even as a child I didn’t like change. It’s the unknown that scares me. As a child I had all my plans in my mind of how my life would be. My plans never where as I planned because of the word change...

As a human, I don’t like change but over and over in my life I have found out that change happens every day. The way that we react when change happens is what matters. Our human nature we want to just give up and not move forward. We want to bring back the past because the past was comfortable. We knew how to move forward, life was just the way that we wanted it. But if we have that attitude then where does change have in our life. As a Christian we have to give up all of our plans and let God direct our life. Most of the time the word change will take place when we want to follow Christ. Sometimes change is what it may take for us to realize that he wants us to give it all to him. He knew before we were born how our life would be. He knew that sometimes it may take change in our life for us to fully understand what faith is.

Sometimes it may take a storm in our life to know we need a shelter. When we can’t trace his hand we must trust his heart. He has a bigger plan than the ones that we have for our life. I struggle sometimes when change comes into my life, I want to get upset with God because I had it all planned out only for him to take it away from me. Maybe sometimes he has to take us to the lowest place for us to realize what he is trying to tell us that he is all that we need in this life. He knows what is best for us. I mean he did create us. He knows us better than anyone else. My savior knows that I love music and poetry that it is my heart. So sometimes he has to get my attention in those ways. He reminds me that he hasn't forgotten about me. That he is holding my hand through it all.

I have to tell you about my friend, the piano. I have not played it in probably about a year. I don’t have one at my house in Loxley. Well, this past Saturday, something hit me to play it. I sat at the piano just like it was yesterday; I played and played probably the rest of the afternoon. It was like therapy to me. I felt so bad for leaving it. I felt like when I sat at the piano it was just the music and me. It’s amazing how you forget the things that you love so much. As a human I get so caught up in wanting to be what others want me to be. When, really that gets me nowhere. People will always let me down. God will never leave me no matter what. He knows my heart, my desires. He will hold my hand through the darkest times in my life. He knows when I’m hurting and he reminds me that it will only make me stronger and that he knows that it will take time but he’s going to hold me all the way. He will never give up on me.

God's got it all under control

2011-06-23T17:19:00.000-07:00

Well, readers, it’s been a while since my last blog. Sometimes life just goes by too fast. Sometimes I step back and wonder where did all the time go? Next week I will be teaching 3rd and 4th graders at VBS. I am excited and I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store. I know that he will do great things in the hearts of the kids next week. Kids now days are so smart and eager to learn more. The theme is The Big Apple (New York City). When I use to help do VBS at my dad’s church I did the music but I can’t wait to teach next week.

Today, God reminded me of how he is always with us. There are sometimes that I say “Lord have you been hearing me?” He reminded me that he hasn’t forgotten about me. He is right there with me through it all. It was kind of like he was saying “Savannah, my child, I’m listening to you, I haven’t forgot about you. I am listening to your every word. Just be still and know that I got this all under control.”

This past weekend was Father’s Day. I went home this past weekend to spend some time with my dad. He is such an amazing dad. He is always there when I need him. He prays for me, his love for me is unconditional. He has been there through the good times and the bad. There have been times in my life that I have had a broken heart, my dad reminds me that my prince charming is out there. He tells me that God has someone amazing out there for me, just to wait and see. He always said Savannah sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince. Through the years I have seen how amazing my dad is. I love you dad!

I found this poem today in my Where the Sidewalk Ends book I thought I’d share:
Smart

My dad gave me one dollar bill
Cause I’m his smartest son,
And I swapped it for two shiny quarters
Cause two is more than one!

And then I took the quarters
And traded them to Lou
For three dimes- I guess he don’t know
That three is more than two!

Just then, along came old blind Bates
And just ‘cause he can’t see
He gave me four nickels for my three dimes
And four is more than three!

And I took the nickels to Hiram Coombs
Down at the seed-feed store,
And the fool gave me five pennies for them,
And five is more than four!

And then I went and showed my dad,
And he got red in the cheeks
And closed his eyes and shook his head-
Too proud of me to speak!

Time is going by so fast...

2011-05-19T17:34:00.000-07:00

Well, readers I can't believe that it is going to be June already. Where has the time gone. Time goes by when you are staying busy all the time. Since the beginning of the year, I have been in two weddings. There should not be any more weddings this year so I am glad. There is a lot that is involved in putting a wedding together and making it look nice. I have learned a lot though so that when the day comes that I marry I will know what to do and what not to do.

Work is fixing to get busy for me in the next couple of weeks. Then in June I have two family reunions to go to that are two weekends back to back. I can't wait for my family members to meet my boyfriend Logan. I think they will see why I love this man. Logan and me are doing great. Our love grows stronger for each other every day. I know that God has brough us together for a reason. God is faithful and always knows what is best for our life. I have been going to church with him now in baldwin county. We are teaching a class in VBS in June. I can't wait! I know that we are going to have lots of fun.

One of my favorite verses is " Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5. Whatever you are going through the Lord knows and he is always going to be with you.

Tax season is finally over...

2011-04-16T12:13:00.000-07:00

Well, at last I finally am getting my life back to normal. Today was the first saturday that I have been able to sleep in since January. It has been a long few months. Working till 6 every night and working 5 hours on saturday as well. I treated myself to a pedicure yesterday.. On my day off on monday, I have scheduled a one hour massage. I have been waiting for this time for some time now. I won't know what to do tuesday though when we get off at 5. I will have more time to clean my house more, spend more time with Logan and do things that I have missed doing these last months.

I am so thankful for Logan who has stayed with me through all of this. He is trully a blessing. He always makes me smile still and makes me laugh. He is such a hard worker. I trully am lucky to have such a great boyfriend.

My best friend Erin Dunn will be home soon. I am so excited!!! I can't wait to just catch up with her. Sit around and just talk and have some girl time. She has been gone way too long. I can't wait for her to meet Logan, even though she knew him before I did.

I am trully blessed. Last year this time, I probably wasn't as happy and greatful as I am today. Always remember to be thankful for everything that God has given you. He blessings are new every morning. Well, I'm going to stop blogging now because this weekend is all about rest and relaxation for Savannah.. I will talk to you soon!

God is so good all the time...

2011-03-12T13:35:00.000-08:00

So, I know you probably thought I feel off the face of the earth or something. It has been a long time since my last post... I have a lot I must get you up to date on. Well, were to begin. It's tax season which means that work is pretty much my life right now. I work till 6:00 during the week and I have to work Saturday's right now too. I will be glad when I can have my life back. The great news is that two months ago last night, was when I meet my boyfriend. Logan Hall is such a blessing in my life.. Here is a picture of us..

I am so glad that I meet Logan. The Lord brought us together is all I can say. I was at that point where a few nights before I meet him, I had decided that I was going to give up on trying to find someone and finally just give it to God. I guess the reason I was afraid of giving it all to God was because what if he picked someone out for me that I didn't like. What then... Little do I know that the Lord always has our best interest at heart. He knows our deepest desires. I have always wanted to have a boyfriend that has a big heart like me. Someone that is caring and knows how to make me smile, laugh and be myself around. Logan Hall is someone that knows how to take care of me especially when it comes to chocolate.

For Valentine's day this year, instead of flowers he made me a homemade chocolate pound cake and special delivered it to me at work. It's the little things in life that mean the most to me and Logan knows that. There are days that I still wonder how I got to be blessed with such an amazing man. I know that it was only the Lord. I still have a big smile on my face just like it was yesterday. I can't stop smiling, which is a good thing. I could go on and on, but I don't want to take up any more of your time. One thing that I would leave you with today is this: If there is something that your heart desires and you keep praying and praying.. Never settle for second best.. Just wait a little bit longer because you just might have a big blessing waiting for you just around the corner..

2011 is here!!

2011-01-01T08:07:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!!! Goodbye 2010! 2010 went by so fast. I don't know where it went! It seems like yesterday it was still spring time! 2010 was full of good times, difficult days, happiness and laughter! I am so blessed that through all the hard times my friends and family are always there for me! There were days that I don't know what I would do without some of my friends. If I started to name all my best girlfriends, I would be afraid I would leave someone out.

2010 is when I started my career and moved out on my own. I am so blessed to work for a great boss and co-workers that are the best to work with! I am finally getting adjusted to living by myself. It took a while to get adjusted but I enjoy it now! I have learned how to cook and take care of a fish! However the flower garden I was not so successful with.

In 2011, I am looking forward to all the blessings and the adventures that are in store for me. I don't know what it holds but that's the fun part is the mystery. I am going to try to take one day at a time and not worry as much. Worrying does me no good. I was looking at what some of my new year's resolutions were last year. I had on there that I wouldn't worry so much. I don't think I was very successful at keeping that one.

This year, I want to live life to the fullest and be a better friend! I hope that by the end of the year I have learned to cook more so that when the day comes that the Lord blessed me with a husband, I can be a great wife. I never would have dreamed being 23 and still single but the Lord always knows what it is best in my life! He is just waiting to the perfect time and just have to faithful and trust him! I hope that everyone has a blessed 2011! I am always thinking of you all! Thanks for being apart of my life and give me advice!

Merry Christmas!!!

2010-12-23T10:04:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone!! I hope that you all have a great Christmas spending time with friends and family! It's so hard to beleive that it is already Christmas! It feels like yesterday when it was summer time! Time goes by so fast the older that I get! I am looking forward to spending time with my family during Christmas!!

So, my christmas present to myself this year was a new car!! I really enjoy it so much! It drives like a dream! I got a 2010 Cheverloet Impala! I always said once a chevy girl you will always be one. I looked at other cars but I just feel in love with this car! It's the first big purchase that I have made on my own! I am becoming a big girl. So now in the new year I will have car payments every month.

This year around christmas is hard on me sometimes. It reminds me of those that I love that have passed. My great grandmother, I miss her so much! All of the Reeves would get together at her house every christmas eve! Those are memories that I will ever hold dear in my heart. My grandpa, Mack Reed, how I miss him too! He always loved christmas so he could be with his family! I remember getting my barbie convertable hot wheel car when I was little. I loved that car! I loved my grandpa so much! I know if he was here today, he would be excited that I got a new car. The first thing he would do is look underneath the hood to make sure it was a good car. He would asks if I got a good deal. I miss his smile. I will have to eats lots of sweets this year! Grandpa had a sweet tooth expecially around christmas!

I hope everyone has a great Christmas! Don't forget the real meaning of Christmas! It's not about all the presents and lights. It's about celebrating Jesus's birth! Merry Christmas!

It's beginning to look a lot like christmas..

2010-12-06T17:22:00.000-08:00

Well readers.... It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas every where you go.. I am in the Christmas spirit now.. I put up my Christmas tree on Saturday.. I am really enjoying my first Christmas in my new place..

I saw the lights at bellingraph on Sunday night! They were so pretty. The weather was nice and cold too. It felt like Christmas. They were playing all the Christmas music too!

I need to get some Christmas shopping done. I haven't not got any of my presents yet. Well, I did get one thing for my sister but that's all. I always enjoy Christmas getting to spend time with my friends and family. It always makes me happy. They are what keeps me going some days.

Well, I am keeping it short this week on my blog. My brain is still in information overload at the moment. Today and tomorrow I have CPE classes that are all about taxes.. Fun stuff. Well, I hope everyone has a great week!

Being content and thankful..

2010-11-28T15:29:00.000-08:00

Well, I know it has been a long time since I wrote the last blog. My computer crashed and died. So, I got a new computer during black Friday! Yeah I know I was one of those people stand in a long line early in the morning but it was worth it.
I have been doing well, I guess. Nothing much has happened since my last blog. I have just been working and doing little things in between work. I can’t believe that it will be Christmas soon. I don’t have any of my Christmas presents yet. My computer was my Christmas present to myself. This year has gone by. This time last year I had a lot on my mind. I can say that things are better this time than last year but I still am not where I wanted to be.
This past week was thanksgiving. There is so much that I am thankful for. Sometimes in our life we get so overwhelmed with the thing that we don’t have in our life that we forget to thank the Lord for our blessings. God has truly blessed me with the best friends in the whole world. They have been there for me through the good and the bad. There have been days that I would call them and say I just need to vent and I just need you to listen and they do. There are times when I need them to meet me on a Friday night because I don’t like staying at home on a Friday night by myself. I couldn’t have been blessed with any better friends in my life. My best friend Erin is across the world right now and through all that she has going on she finds time when I call her to just listen.
This morning in Sunday school, Mr. Napp showed a video that really spoke to me. It was on silence. How there are so many times that we don’t make time to just be still in the silence and listen to God. I’ll be honest with you. I don’t like silence at all. I feel alone in the silence. I feel as if no one is there for me and I feel incomplete. This year living myself I have had my good days and bad days. I have had days that when it gets too silent in the house that I will just turn on some music.
This week as hard as it will be for me, I am going to sit and be still. I know that if I do sit and be silent that the Lord will speak to me and show me that there is nothing to be afraid of. He is never going to leave me alone; he is there with me even in the silence. Until next week I challenge you this week to take time out this week to just be silent and allow the Lord to speak to you.

So Thankful...

2010-09-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

Well,it's been a busy few weeks but I am thankful for every blessing in my life. Football season is back so that means fall is just around the corner. I am so glad. Fall is one of my favorite season's of the year it's not too cold and not too hot, it's just right.

This week is my first week that I have to do a budget. I had mentioned I think that I am taking the "Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University." I think it is going to teach me a lot. It's going to help me see where I am putting all my money and help me to save while I am single. I know that one day there will be more than just me that I have to support if the Lord one day blesses me to have a family.

This week the Lord has shown me that sometimes we just have to give it all to him. I have to stop trying to do it all on my own. If we rely on our own strength then we are going to fall every time. I am still writing my letters to God. They are really helping me. God is so good and faithful. It's the small blessings in our life that sometimes we do not see. My Jesus is always there for me and I can go to him anytime I need him. He love for me is an unfalling love. There are so many times that I let him down but everytime he is there with his arms open wide. He is a great God. His plans are always greater than the plans we have for our life. We just have to trust him and know that he knows what's best.

Letters to God..

2010-08-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

Sometimes life can be difficult and you feel like you will never see the light at the end of the tunnel.. You have days that you wonder why you have been put to go through things in this life. I have days like that. I wonder why the Lord allows me to go through difficult times. What is he try to teach me? Sometimes it may be for us to realize that he is the only one that we need. He is the only one that will always be there no matter what. If it is 3:00 in the morning, you can't sleep and need someone to listen to you and hold you while you cry. Jesus will be there. He promised he will never leave us nor forsake us. I love my Jesus so much. I may think at times that life is not fair, when will it be my turn. You know what though, if we sit around dwelling on when it will be our turn we will never get anywhere. I have realized the more I dwell on it, the more I become bitter, I get upset and don't want to do anything.

I think that these past months the Lord is trying to teach me something. I am not really sure what he is trying to teach me but I know that I can trust him. He always has our best interest at heart. The other night I watched the movie, "Letters to God." I cried and cried. It was a movie I will never forget. I have decided that I am going to write letters to God. I am not going to put them in the mail or anything. I will probably put them in an envelope though. Sometimes I feel that writing helps me so much. I will be honest there are days that I won't pray to God simply because I am not sure what to say when I have been through more than a girl my age should have to go through. Nothing bad, just emotionally things that are difficult.

So... I am going to start writing my letters to God tonight. One of my favorite songs on Power 88 right now is: No matter what. You should look it up and listen to the lyrics. My favorite part of the song is the beginning:
"I’m running back to your promises one more time, Lord that’s all I can hold on to, I gotta say this has taken me by surprise, but nothing surprises you. Before a heartache can ever touch my life, it has to go through Your hands, and even though I keep asking why, I keep asking why,

No matter what, I’m gonna love You, no matter what I’m gonna need You, I know You can find a way to keep me from the pain but if not, I’ll trust you, no matter what, no matter what."

Lord, I give it all to you. Help me to trust you and know that you always will provide. You love me so much! Help me Lord to realize that you are the only one that I need. That when the day is done and I lay my head down at night you are right there with me. Remind me of your promises.

I hope everyone has a great week. Just remember that everything happens for a reason and that Jesus is always there to listen and hold you when you cry.

Such as time as this...

2010-07-31T12:30:00.000-07:00

Well, it has been almost a month since my last blog. My aunt told me it was about time that I post a new blog. So, I think she is right. Not much has been going on in my life that is exciting. I go to work and come home and find time in between to spend time with friends and family. There are days that if I didn't have my friends and family I don't know what I would do. They are what keeps me togeter sometimes. When I may be having a bad day that I am down, I call my dad and he usually makes me feel better.

There are season in our life that are difficult to understand why. August 6th I will turn 23 this year. I had always wished that I would be married or engaged at this time of my life. All my friends I grew up with are in a relationship, married, having kids. It's hard at times. I keep my head up though because I know that the Lord has a plan for me. He always has. He knew before I was born, the day I would get married, the day I would meet that special person. Everyone always tells me it will happen when you least expect it. Quit looking Savannah and the Lord timing is always on time. It is easy to hear but to make myself trully beleive it is hard sometimes.

These past few weeks I have really been listening to Power 88 more. I have been trying to feel my head with pure and happy thoughts. I would always listen to country. When I look back I was only depressing myself even more. I was listening to stories about love. That was my problem I wanted those things and I knew that it wasn't my time. I have tried these past few weeks to put a grip around the fact that right now I just need to be in love with my Jesus. I need to spend some quality time with him and understand that he is the only one that I need in this life. He is the only one that can complete me and meet all my needs.

A husband would be nice one day but right now I just need to focus on my savior. I need to find out who Savannah really is. I remember so many times that I was in a relationship that if the guy liked football then I started liking football, if he enjoyed golf then I liked golf. If yellow was his favorite color, then I would wear yellow shirts. Silly things like that because I wanted to be apart of that person's life and like what they liked. When in reality, I needed to just be Savannah and do what Savannah likes to do. I think what has really hurt me after a breakup with someone is that I was so devoted and loyal to them that it always hurt when I broke up with a guy because it felt as if a big part of my heart was gone.

One of my favorite verses in the bible is: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kids, becuase you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. perserverance must be finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not laciking anything." James 1:2-4

I hope that everyone has a great week this week, always remember that you are never alone in whatever you are going through. The savior is always with you in every part of your life through the good days and the difficult days.

Time goes by fast when you're having fun..

2010-05-31T12:38:00.000-07:00

Can you believe that tomorrow will be June 1... Where has this year gone? I feel like just yesterday it was April still. A lot of good things and hard times have happen this year, but through it all I have learned something that I can apply to my life.

I am still enjoying my job. I never have the same day twice. I enjoy having a challenge sometimes. Living in baldwin county is so much fun. I can go just about amywhere. I feel like I never stay home though. I usually get home from work in the evenings and either go to books-a-million or stay home and watch a movie. I like staying busy though, it makes time go by faster.

Sometimes I sure to miss being in college because I had summer break. Now that I am a working woman, I don't get those anymore. I have the weekends though. I will be spending some at the beach this year you can count on that. That is if the oil doesn't come our way. Well, I better finish enjoying the rest of my day off.

Oh how he loves us..

2010-05-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

So I feel like this month has gone by so fast.. I am still enjoying Baldwin county. I enjoy living on my own. I used to not like the quiet but now it's peaceful. I have plenty of me time. I have learned that it's when I get lonely I need to pray and spend time in God's word.

Today at church, the Lord really spoke to me. The speaker said, "We don't just need God in our life but he needs to be our life." I needed to hear that. So many times in my life I just go through the motions of church. This week I am going to try to pray more and look for opportunities to share.

I have a new song that I will be singing all week.. " He is jealous for me,Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,And oh, how He loves us so,Oh how He loves us..." Jesus longs for us to love him. In my life so many times, I want to be in control of certain situations and not give it to him. He wants us to give him all our worries to him and just have faith that he will give us strength to get through the hard times.

So whatever you are going through just know that he is there for us and he just wants us to trust him and give it all to him.

Verse for the week: "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be open to you. For everyone that seeks finds; and to him who knocks , the door will be opened." Matt. 7: 7-8.

Just take a deep breath...

2010-04-27T18:05:00.000-07:00

Hey readers.. Well, I am still alive I have just been missing in action lately. I have been busy at work. At least tax season is over so I have my life back again. I have longer weekends again. I went to the beach this past Sunday! It was really nice to just get away for a little bit. The beach is where I go to just let go of the worries and stress in my life. This year has been a good year so far. I have started my career and living on my own now. I like it, it gets lonely sometimes but overall I enjoy it. Friday will have been a year since my Grandpa has been gone. I miss him a lot some days. I know he would be so proud of me for all my accomplishments though. He loved his family so much. I hope that one day I can have a man as strong as he was. I want a love like my grandma and grandpa had. Love like that is so hard to find now days.

Call me old fashion but I want a man that is going to seek after me. A man that puts value in me and adores everything about me. I want a man that is strong and that loves Jesus as much as I do. Someone that can listen to all my problems and tell me I am beautiful. I could go on.. but I think you get the idea. I know that that type of man is out there. I know my prince charming is out there. I don't know where he is right now but I know that it is all in God's timing. I just have to have faith that maybe he is not ready to show me him yet. But when the time is right I will know who he is. My dad always told me that sometimes you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince. I believe that to be true. I have had my share of boyfriends, heartaches and breakups in my life. But each one has made me a stronger person.

The hardest part for me right now is the waiting. I love being in love. I love sharing my life with someone special. Doing things to show someone that I value them. I just have to know that right now is just not my time for love. Jesus is making me a stronger woman. I am learning that in this life time he is the only one who will never leave me no matter what..

Well, enough of my rambling on.. I hope that you all have a great week! Remember that there is always a reason and purpose for everything in life, even when we may never see it.. Love ya'll!

He has always been faithful!

2010-03-28T18:45:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has been so long since my last post.. Well, a lot has been going on with me. I started my new job which I am really enjoying. I am still learning everything and will be for a while. I enjoy everyone that I work with though. I am moving this weekend to Loxely. I will be only 15 mins from work which I am so excited about! This hour and a half can get old very fast. I am not looking forward to the packing and moving part. It always takes a while to get everything the way that you want it and finding everything. It will be nice being around everything though. I won't be far from shopping and the beach!

This year is going by so fast already. I guess that's good. I truly believe that the older I get the faster life goes by. I get so busy sometimes that I don't stop and realize all the small things in life that matter. One day things will slow down.. I hope so at least. 2 more Saturdays of tax season!!

Verse for the week: "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10: 35-36. So many times during the week I get so busy that I forget why I am here on this earth and that is to Glorify my Savior. He is so faithful even when we aren't. If it wasn't for his grace. Thank you Jesus for loving a sinner like me. He has never left me yet. All the hard times in my life he is always there to remind me of his love for me and he always is there to listen.

Trust Christ in all things! He knows what is best for us even when we don't see the outcome..

How Great is Our God!!

2010-03-04T18:38:00.000-08:00

I know that the Lord answers prayers. He's time is always on time even though at times we may not think so. A few weeks ago, I accepted an accounting job. I will be working for a CPA firm!! I am so excited!! Back in November I interviewed with the firm twice, but did not receive the job. However, a position came open and they offered me the job. I will probably move to Baldwin county eventually!

I feel as if I am starting a new beginning! I have always liked change. It's when you have to trust the Lord! After searching an entire year for a job, there were times when I wondered if the Lord was listening to my cry. I know that he was. He was just waiting till just the right time. He knew that if he made it easy for me then I would not trust in him that he would give me all that I would ever need!

Snow day!!

2010-02-13T07:03:00.000-08:00

So, it snowed in Mobile, Alabama!!! The last time it snowed I was in the 4th grade. Everyone did not want to believe the weather man. I woke up at 7:30 and did not see any snow.. I thought oh well.. Then at 10:00 it started to snow! It was so beautiful!!

I have started reading a book it's called "Search for Significane." It is a really good book so far. Lately I have been trying to keep myself busy. Valentine's day is hard for me this year. I know it's just another day, but it's hard when you don't have anyone to share it with. I think I am going to go to the store today and buy me a valentine's basket.

I am very excited about having monday and tuesday off work. I think monday I am going to do some shopping. Thursday I have an interview. Hopefully I will be myself. I will have to let you know how it goes.

Hope you have a great weekend!

First day of February..

2010-02-01T16:41:00.000-08:00

Happy first day of Feburary!! This is going to be a long month.. All month long I will have to see valentine stuff everywhere and in every store.. I am strong though. I have the best valentine's.. That is Jesus. He has never failed me, he is always true, he always listens to me, always there, and always protects me.. I could go on... I am in the stage right now where I enjoy just writing. People have different ways that they cope with things. Mine is through writing things down. It has always helped me get through things. Sometimes trials are difficult, but I have found that it can only make you a stronger person in christ. I have gone through some hard times in life, but I always came out a better person.

Sometimes the best we can do is take one day at a time. We do not know what tommorow holds. Why worry about what tomorrow holds, today has enough troubles of it's own.

Learning to trust...

2010-01-27T15:49:00.000-08:00

Today is Wednesday.. Half of the week is gone. I have not done much this week. I have been trying to take it each and take one day at a time. Sometimes we have to do that. Not try to plan for the future, because sometimes our plans for the future may not be the plans the the Lord has for us. I know that here lately I have realized how great our God is. So many times I have let him down, but he is always faithful. He has never failed me yet. I know that there have been many times that I have failed him, but he still calls me his child and loves me still.

This week I reflected on many things in my life. God has given me such a great family that loves and supports me. They only want the best for my life. Sometimes because they love me they let me learn from my own mistakes and are there when I finally find my direction. Today I was reading a devotion and it was talking about how even the little things in life can make a huge impact in your life. I think that is so true. Sometimes what we look at as not important, our Savior thinks that it is.

A question that was in my devotation today was this: " Is this decision going to make me clsoer to my goal, or further away from it?" I think that is something I am going to ask myself this week when I am faced with a decision in my life. I just wish I had read this devotation months ago. But everything happens for a reason, we just have to trust that the Lord is faithful and knows what is best in our life. He will never let us go...

A start of a new beginning

2010-01-23T07:32:00.001-08:00

Sorry it has been a while since I have posted a blog. It has been a stressful month for me. I am doing better. I said this year I was going to try not to stress as much. Sometimes that means taking out things that cause stress. It may not be easy to do but in the long run I will be glad that I did. I have still not found an accounting job but I have had interviews. I know that I have just have to keep trusting my Savior. He sees the big picture and knows what is best for my life. I have learned in these past few weeks that being in God's will is very important. Here recently I have seen him work in a powerful way. Just yesterday the Lord showed himself to me. I have had a hard week, I had went to Olive Garden yesterday at lunch. I have not seen my first college roommate in a few months. Guess who my waitress was? Lauren my first college roommate. I feel like the Lord knew that I need to see her yesterday. I can tell other times that the Lord has shown how powerful he is. I know that life sometimes may be difficult, but I am going to keep my head held high because I know that everything works out for those who love the Lord. I will leave with one of my favorite verses..
" Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

2010-01-02T08:58:00.000-08:00

I found this poem and I want to share it with all my readers..

How can I use the New Year
To better serve my Lord?
I’ll read my Bible every day,
And be more in accord.

I’ll find new ways to serve others;
I’ll love my neighbor, too.
I’ll focus on "give" instead of "get"
In everything I do.

I’ll forgive the people I’m mad at;
Angry feelings I’ll discard;
I’ll try to love my enemies,
Even though it’s hard.

In the new year, I’ll lift people up,
Instead of putting them down.
I’ll fill my heart with love and joy,
And never wear a frown.

I’ll let go of my worries;
I’ll put it all in His hands;
I’ll repent and try to sin less,
And obey all His commands.

These new year’s resolutions
Are difficult, at best,
But there’s something I can do each day
That will put my soul at rest:

I’ll love my Lord with all my heart,
With all my mind and soul,
And if I do that essential thing,
All the rest will be in control.

By Joanna Fuchs

As this new year begins I want to trust my savior more. I worry all the time about little things that are out of my control. I have to remind myself daily that the Lord knows what is best in my life even when I don't understand.

This year I am going to help others and be there for those that need me.

A new year is here!

2010-01-01T16:33:00.000-08:00

I know it has been a while since I have wrote. I have had a lot of things going on. I still am searching for a job. I have a job right now but I am just doing clerical work right now. Hopefully soon I will find a job in accounting. I have went on many interviews but I have to trust that the Lord has the right job out there for me.

As the new year begins I am going to start things the right way. I need to exerise more. I don't need to lose weight but my back bothers me a lot. Another resolution is to get a job in my field and maybe have a place of my own. I am blessed to be able to have a great family so that I can still live with my parents.

I enjoy bringing in a new year. It's a start of something new and to look back at where you have been. I had a difficult year this year and a happy year. I lost my grandfather which was very hard for me. I still have days that I miss him so much. He was very important person in my life. I see my grandfather in my dad. I think that helps me sometimes. My dad has always been there for me. One of my last new years resolutions is to live life to the fullest and to write more on my blog. Happy New Year!!

Filled with excitement about the coming week..

2009-11-21T14:46:00.000-08:00

Well.. another week has come to an end. I always enjoy weekends because I get to relax after a long week of work. When I was in college I use to not like them because I had to always study on the weekends. I am so thankful those days over with.

I had a pretty good week. Nothing exciting happenend. Thursday night was great though. I went to the Christmas Spectaculor at Dauphin Way Baptist Church. The University of Mobile music department really is amazing! I had a great time.

Thanksgiving will be here soon. I am really looking forward to thanksgiving this year. I am going to meet my boyfriend's family. I have never meet them because he is from Georgia. I am a little nervous but filled with excitement all at the same time. David has been gone for a month so I am mostly excited about finally getting to see him. I don't think I like him being gone this long. This year really has gone by fast. It seems like yesterday it was just easter. Well, I better get to packing. I have a big week ahead of me..

Enjoying the weekend...

2009-11-14T09:14:00.001-08:00

The weekend is here!! I am so glad that it is finally here. It was a long week.. We had Tropical Storm Ida monday and tuesday. It really was not as bad as they thought it would be. David however is in Virginia he said that it was really bad weather up there. The got Ida worst than we did.

Last night I went to bible study! It was really good. I always enjoy spending time with people in the class. It is always different when David is not there with me but I know I will get to see him soon and things will get back to normal again.

Today, I am going to go walking, wash my car and clean my room. Hopefully I can get it all done before the Alabama game comes on. For the first time this year Alabama and Georgia are playing seperate games but at the same time. Tomorrow is church. The Singles class is going out to eat after church. Then, Beth Moore bible study. Then, it will be a start of a new week again..

I will leave with a verse: " Call to me, I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3..

Seek the Lord this week and he will show you great things!!

Ready for the holidays..

2009-11-11T12:06:00.000-08:00

I am ready for the holidays to get here. My favorite holiday is christmas. I enjoy spending time with family and the christmas music and christmas lights. Last year at this time I had just started talking to my boyfriend, David. Now this year I am going to meet his family for thanksgiving. I feel like it will be a good thanksgiving this year. I have been missing David. He has been gone for 2 weeks now and I still have 2 more weeks to go. He is my best friend, he is always there when I need someone to talk to.

It is nice to finally have a day off to finally catch up on some things. My room looks a little better now. Tonight is choir practice. It will probably be long because we are practicing for our christmas musical.

Alabama is doing great this season. I am so proud to be an Alabama fan. I can't wait till the SEC Championship. I hope that everyone has a good rest of the week. I have a busy few days coming up but I will try to write when I get a chance. Thought I would leave you with this poem called "Don't Quit" by Jill Wolf:

Don't quit when the tide is lowest,
For it's just about to turn;
Don't quit over doubts and questions,
For there's something you may learn.

Don't quit when the night is darkest,
For it's just a while 'til dawn;
Don't quit when you've run the farthest,
For th race is almost won.

Don't quit when the hill is steepest,
For your goal is almost nigh;
Don't quit for you're not a failure
Until you fail to try.

Such a special weekend..

2009-10-12T15:03:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's been so long since my last post.. I have been a little busy here lately. I started a temporary job for the state. I am just doing clerical work for now until I can find an accountant job. Weekends are my only time to relax and I do enjoy them very much.

This past weekend was great! Friday night I had dinner with some of the girls from Faulkner State. It was good to see everyone. Saturday was a long day. The day started at 6:00 A.M. I went to grandma's yard sale to help out. I came back with glasses that grandma did not want anymore. I also got one of my grandpa's western books. I probably may never read it. It's just a treasure to me because it's something that use to be his and I will always remember how he enjoyed reading his western books. Also on Saturday I got to spend some time with David. We went over to a couple in our singles group house. We watched football all day long. Alabama won, but Georgia did not(My boyfriend is a big Georgia fan).

Yesterday though was the best day of all!! David and me went to church together. It's been about 2 weeks since we have been able to. It really means a lot to me. After church we went to Cracker Barrel. One of his favorite places. After lunch we got back to his apartment and he had a dozen white roses waiting for me. They are so beautiful.. We also went to marble slab to get ice cream. After ice cream we went for a walk on the fairhope pier. It's very special to me because the night that he asked me to be his girlfriend we had walked on the pier and brought in the new year in fairhope. David is such an amazing boyfriend. I am so thankful to have him in my life. He always knows how to make me happy when I am sad. He knows how to make me feel special.

When a sweet person becomes sour..

2009-09-14T20:11:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has been a while since my last post. I just have not been in the writing mode. I have been doing good. Still looking for a job but I have been on many interviews. I know that the Lord has the best job out there for me. This sunday at church I really learned a lot. I learned that sometimes Satan may try to take away our joy. A sweet person can become sour. Sometimes I want just throw my hands up and say why me Lord, why do I have to go throught this hard time right now. The Lord showed me Sunday that our cirumstances that we are in didn't not happen on accident. The Lord is still on his throne everyday. He is always on time. Sometimes it may not be our time, but he is soverin and is faithful. I believe that nothing in our life happened on accident. I sometimes wonder why I had to go through so many heartaches and breakups in my life. Through the hard times now I can look back and see that it only has made me a stronger person.

This week my goal is to trust the Lord. Not get upset when things don't go my way. To look for reasons to praise him. He has given me a wondeful family, church, and boyrfiend. Whatever you are going through at this moment give it to Jesus. He is always there to listen.

Great weekend..

2009-08-19T07:43:00.000-07:00

Well, I finally got to have a summer this past weekend. All summer I have been working and finishing my summer classes. This past weekend I went to visit my aunt in Columbus, MS. Its a long 4 hour drive, but I have drove it many times before. Friday we ate at Pepper's, one of my favorite places. Saturday, we did some shopping in dowtown Columbus. I purchased some new clothes and some new shoes. Sunday I went to church with my aunt. Sometimes you just need a small vacation to clear your mind of things.

Now that I have my degree, the fun part is finding a job. I know that the Lord has a job out there for me. I just have to trust him. Today, I get to see two of my favorite people. I have coffee with April and get to see David. It has been two weeks since I last saw him. I sure have missed him. This week since I will be home more, I am going to get my room back to normal. This summer I have other things that came before my room.

I hope that everyone is having a great week. The following verse helps me get through things right now: "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

Starting a new chapter...

2009-08-10T09:31:00.001-07:00

It's hard to believe sometimes that I have finished school. It feels like just yesterday that I was in high school. Time goes by so fast. The older you get the more responsibilities that you have.

Starting a new chapter in my life is exciting. I am looking forward to starting something. Hopefully having a job that makes me enjoy going to work everyday. My sister will be starting college this year. I don't feel she is old enough to go to college. I know that she will do great and will make lots of friends. She is moving away and I have moved back in to my parents house.

I don't know what the future holds for me tomorrow. I know that the Lord will provide for all of my needs. Yesterday at church, I sang "Keep me in your will." It talks about how sometimes we think we are in control.. It goes on to say "Put me where you want to, not where I want to be.. If I should ask for things I want, just give me what I need.." That is something that can be hard for me sometimes. I want to do things my way, when sometimes I just need to trust that he knows what is best no matter what.

So, this week I am going to allow God to lead me and trust that he already knows what is best. I am going to pray more and learn to listen to his still small voice. This week I challenge you to seek the Lord and will direct your paths.

A man that will never be forgotten..

2009-08-07T06:29:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a while since my last post. I have been busy this week. I will try to write more. Yesterday was my birthday, I turned 22. To me it was just another day. I don't feel any older. I had breakfast with David before he left to go home to Georgia. Then, I had supper with the family at Godfather's Pizza. It was a great day!

Today would have been my grandpa's birthday. I miss him very much. I always thought it was cool that his birthday was after mine. I always called him and sang happy birthday to him. This year I didn't get to do that. Sometimes I can still hear his voice. He always knew how to make me smile. He would be so proud to know that I have finished college now and on my way to the workforce.

We will never understand some things until we get to heaven. We just have to have faith that God always knows best and knows what he is doing. He was so proud of allhis children and grandchildren. I remember one day when I was at Grandma's house while he was in the hospital that I almost lost it. For years I had always seen all the pictures he had all around the house of all the graduates and everyone in the family. I saw them all the time, but that day it hit me. I realize that he was so proud of all of us and he would not trade us for anything. He will always have a special place in my heart. He was the best grandpa and the only one that I had growing up.

The day finally is here...

2009-07-30T14:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the day that I have been waiting on for four years now. The day that I finished my last college class!! It has been a long summer, because I have been taking 3 classes this summer. It feels like such an accomplishment to be finished! All those night of studying for finals are all over now. At least for now, unless I decide to get my master's. Right now though I am going to enjoy my life. It was so nice today not having to worry about studying.

I plan on having a huge chochlate cake somewhere. I may even treat myself to a pedicure. Now, it's on to bigger things. What they are, I am not sure of yet. I just have to trust that the Lord will provide me with a job and he already has something great in store for me. I just have to keep trusting him. This weekend, a few of my Faulkner girls are getting together. We are going to spend some time together. Some of us have not seen each other in about a year. It will be a great reunion. I can't wait! I hope that everyone has a great weekend!

Christian Worldview class..

2009-07-11T06:48:00.000-07:00

I know it has been I while since my last blog. This past week I started my last summer class. I have class for 2 hours everyday and lots of reading every night.

I have been reading a book called Think Like Jesus by George Barna. Think Like Jesus is one of the three books that I have to read. I have been learning new things. It has opened my eyes to just how busy I think I am that I don't take time daily to spend with my savior. He knows me better than anyone else. A lot of times we live our life day by day and we sometimes don't stop and realize that this is the day that the Lord has made.

What would happen if as Christians we started thinking like Jesus. For one thing we would spend less time worrying about what we are going to wear tomorrow and spend more time building friendships and helping others. I am very guilty of just letting the day go by and not stopping and counting my blessings. I have a wonderful family that loves me. I have friends that are there for me when I need time. I can go on and on.

One last thing I wanted mention about the book I am reading. As Christians we need to be able to understand why we believe what we believe. Know scriptures that support why we believe the way we do.

This upcoming week I am going to try to spend more time with my savior.

Half the year is gone..

2009-07-02T07:20:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that it's already July already. Times goes by so fast. I feel the older that I get the faster time goes. To watch my cousins grow up is amazing. So far this year as been full with tears of joy, happiness, sorrow, and life changes. It's hard to imagine that I will be recieving my degree this August. It seems like just yesterday that I was still in high school.

Since half the year is gone, have you been doing your new year's resolutions? It's ok, I have to admit that I have not been keeping any of mine. I said that I would start walking and exercising more.. That has not happened yet. Maybe I will start working on them..

This year is not over yet. I am going to enjoy it. Cherish all the memories that I make. Because one you lose someone that you love, the memories are what you will always have to cherish. This weekend will be the 4th of July. I am so thankful for all those who are in the military now and those those soldiers that have gone on. It's becuase of them that we are able to live in the land of the free. I am so proud of my boyfriend. I hope you all have a great holiday!

2nd grade teacher

2009-06-24T21:30:00.000-07:00

Today, I want to tell you about a woman who will forever have a special place in my heart. On June 20 this year my 2nd grade teacher went to be with the lord, but her legacy will always be remembered by many. She was the teacher that always had a smile on her face and loved teaching children new things. When I was in the 2nd grade she would read us poems and tell us stories of lands far away. When she read to us it was as if we apart of the story. She also taught us manners as well. While at lunch, elbows were not to be put on the table. If someone put there elbows on the table, the entire class was punished.

Mrs. Frankowski also loved birds. She is the reason that I enjoy birds so much today. I would always go put bird seed in the feeder she had outside her classroom. She called me Savannah...Savannah. I am not really sure why but she did. She was the best teacher I could have ever asked for.

We keep in touch with my teacher through the years. She always sent me something every time I graduated. It meant so much to me that she would still think of me after all these years. The last letter she sent me was to tell me that she had lung cancer. She told me not to be sad that this was a time to rejoice because of all my success. She told me how proud of me she was and how she would always remember how sweet I was. Sorry, I got a little teared eyed.

She will always have a special place in my heart.

Father's Day

2009-06-22T07:47:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was father's day. It was a bitter sweet day. My dad lost his dad about a month ago. So, I know it was a hard day for him. I am a daddy's girl big time. I love my dad! He is my hero. With him being a fireman, I always thought that it was so cool. I was so proud to call him my dad. He has always been very protective of me. Sometimes he allowed me to learn things the hard way, but he is always there when I need a shoulder to cry on. I have learned as I have got older that his rules are just to protect me. I don't know what I would do without him in my life.

Yesterday, I got him a gift card to Red Lobsters, one of his favorite place to eat. I sang at church yesterday. I always enjoying singing. We also went to my grandpa's grave. I miss him so much everyday. I know that he is in a better place now though. Time will heal everything though.

Last night, I found out that my Uncle Kenny is in ICU at Mobile Infirmary. Please keep him in your prayers. He is my grandpa's brother. I hope you all have a good week. I don't have any classes this week! I have one more class that starts in July, then I am finished with college.

Trusting him through everything..

2009-06-17T08:05:00.000-07:00

We all have gone through difficult times in our life. It may be the loss of a love one, moving to a new town or just chaos. We become so overwhelmed at times that we allow that storm to control our life. One of my favorite verses is "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight" - Proverbs 3:5. That verses has helped me so many times in my life. When I was not sure what decision to make, I just trusted in him. When at times I don't understand why he allows certain things to happen in my life, I just trust him. Trust the Lord even when you don't understand. There are certain things in life that we have no control over and we cannot change them, we have to remember that he always knows what's best for us.

Today, in one of my devotion's the author said that sometimes when we are in the middle of a storm, we allow the storm to become our way of life. We can't see the way out and are unable to chart a course back to smoother waters. We become defeated-and broken. So many times in life we can't find the way out of a storm. We just sit there defeated and broken. We need to just give all our cares and worries to the Lord because he cares for us. He wants us to go to him when can't find our way out. He knows us better than anyone else will. Always remember that the one who calms the winds and the waves, heals the brokenhearted. Reflect today on giving him all your worries you have in life. He is waiting for us to ask him for his guidance.

A much need vacation...

2009-06-16T12:01:00.000-07:00

Well, I have been gone a few days. Last Wednesday I went to Orange Beach for three days!! It was very relaxing.. Just imagine a clear day laying on the beach getting a tan on a hot summer day. That's what a was doing a few days ago. It was a little family vacation. One night we all played Phase 10, it's a card game. The last night there we had steaks! I enjoyed not having a care in the world... I took a few pictures of the sunset..

But.. Like every vacation after it's all over reality hits again.. I had a 5 page term paper that was due yesterday that I had not even started on when I got back this past saturday. I managed to accomplish it all but I was glad to have one of my last college papers to be out of the way.

Today, I went to get a massage. It was much needed.. I had never had one before but it was very nice. I feel very relaxed now and not as stressed.

This week is going to be a busy week with school and work. Plus, I have my business law class this Saturday..

What a great weekend...

2009-06-08T13:56:00.001-07:00

Well, I had a great weekend overall.. Friday after I got off work, I went to David's apartment.. We went to Blockbuster and rented two movies. We rented Fun with Dick and Jane and New in Town. Two good chick flicks.. David enjoyed them too.. We cooked some pasta for supper.

Saturday, I had to work most of the morning. It was a very quite Saturday morning. After work, I went to David's. He went for a run at the park, while I stayed and took an hour nap.. It was very nice.. Then, we went to Belk to get my spa gift certificate. That was what David gave to me for my graduation present. He is such a great boyfriend. Then we went to Sears Essentials to get him a new dress shirt.. Then, it was off to our favorite restaurant.. Macaroni Grill.. I always get the trio deal. It's a Cesar salad, fettuccine Alfredo, and a chocolate cake.. It was our 5 month anniversary on June 1st.

Sunday was a long day.. Went to church at North Mobile. It was my first Sunday to go into the singles class. I guess I am moving up in the world now.. After church it was on to the family reunion. The reunion was nice, I ate way too much food. I didn't take any pictures I forgot. David went with me to the reunion.. After the reunion we went by grandpa's grave. I miss him so much. He was one of my hero's. He was the only grandpa I ever had growing up. I know that God has a reason for everything. I just have to trust him.

This week I am going to reflect on some things. My life is going to change soon. I won't be going to college anymore. It will be on to the workforce. I have been applying to places, have not heard anything back yet. I know that I just have to keep praying, the Lord will provide. He has never failed me yet..

A woman that will always have a special place in my heart..

2009-06-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

I told you yesterday that today I would tell you about my great grandmother.. Her name was Ruth Reeves. It's been over a year now she passed away and went to be with her Savior.. She is a lady that I will never forget. The memories that I shared with her will always have a special place in my heart.

I was the first great grandchild on my mother's side of the family. My mom was the first grandchild and my grandmother was the first child. Pretty cool huh? Well, my first day of school my picture was in the Mobile Press Register, because I was the 4th generation to go to Tanner Williams Elementary School.

When I was in middle school, the bus always picked me up and dropped me off at my great grandmother's house. We all called her Mamaw. Everyday when I got off the school bus I would go inside and visit her. We shared a special bond. She always had coffee ready for me and she had some kind of bread made.. Sometimes it was Blueberry Muffins, Banana Nut bread (which was my favorite).. and many other kinds.. She always knew exactly what time I got off the bus so the bread was warm and the coffee was fixed. I never had drank coffee until mamaw made some. Now, her coffee was not like regular coffee, it was half coffee and half milk. It was the best. I still have one of the cups that was my cup when I was at Mamaw's, I drank out of it everyday.

She would always sat and listen to all my stories of the day. Usually on the first day of the school year, I would stay for an hour or more. I had to tell her about all my new teachers, what they were like and so on.. She always listened and give me advice..

I will always remember the one day that she prayed at her house. It was just me and her. I had never heard such a powerful prayer, she named everyone in the family just about, and prayer needs. She walked with the Lord. I always say that I hope one day when I am old that my faith will be strong like her's.

When she passed away last year, I sang at the funeral, it wasn't easy. I just reminded myself that I was singing it to her. I know that even when I was in college, she prayed for me, that I would do good in my studies and on my test.. Mamaw, I know you are in a better place now, but I sure do miss you..

What a crazy night at work...

2009-06-05T08:07:00.000-07:00

So... Today is Friday!! I am so glad.. Last night at work I was going to start reading my book.Well, that didn't get to happen.. One of the teacher's could not get the VCR to work in his room.. I had to move him into another classroom.. First, I had to make sure that VCR worked and it did thankfully.. Well, then the teacher said the remote control did not work. Well, then I had to find batteries.. By the time I finally got back to my desk another problem came up.. Another classroom's computer was locked and you could not unlock it. So, I unpluged the computer and restarted the computer. That worked!

I say all of this to tell you that only one in a blue moon does things like this ever happen at work. Usually things are very quite, I can get my work done. Well, last night was not one of those night. A thunderstorm happened and I think that VCR that didn't work got struck by lightning or something. When I went in the room it was really loud like a plane going off.. Finally, I left work at 10:00.

This morning was my last class in Business and Technical Writing! I was so glad.. Now, I don't have to get up at 6:00 everyday. I am treating myself at Moka's (my favorite coffee shop). There is nothing like sitting in a coffee shop drinking a cup of coffee.. It just calms me.. I can't explain it.. Every time I drinking coffee though, sometimes it makes me think of my great grandmother. She was the one who in the middle school started me on coffee.. I will have to save the long story for another day..

Hope you all have a great weekend.. I will take pictures of the family reunion and post them on Monday.. Until then, enjoy your weekend..

Just another thursday.. but the weekend will be here soon.

2009-06-04T13:00:00.000-07:00

So, it's Thursday and I want it to be the weekend.. Class this morning was short. Then, I went shopping at Target. I got a new swimsuit! I love it! I came home and washed my car and did some exercising. Now, I am sitting here drinking a cup of coffee before I go to work. I have to work from 5 till 10 tonight. It will make for a long day.

This weekend is going to be great though! Friday and Saturday I get to spend it with David. Sunday I am going to church in the morning. Sunday afternoon is family reunion. It's going to be lots of fun. It's going to be a little hard on me at first because it will be the first year that grandpa will not be there. I have been thinking about him a lot lately. He was such a wonderful man and I miss him so much.

Well, tonight at work I am going to start reading my book called Think Like Jesus. It's one of the three books I have to read for a summer class that I start in July. I will have to tell you how it goes.. Have a great Thursday!

First blog...

2009-06-03T19:31:00.001-07:00

Well, this is my first blog.. My cousin Heather is the one who after reading her blogs she has inspired me to start.. I just got home from a long day.. I am in summer classes right now. I will finish this August and receive my degree.. I will be so glad. Right now I get up at 6:00 everyday. Leave the house by 7:10 in order to be at class at 8. Then I work until 5 everyday. So, at the end of the day I am ready to get in the bed.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be a more interesting day.