Such a special weekend..

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..

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..

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...

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..

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...

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..

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.