Friday, February 25, 2005

no reason to fear

So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
...isn't that wonderful?!!
So we are leaving tomorrow, and this shall be my last blog for awhile. Again, keep us in prayer for safe traveling and still me bc my throat has continued to hurt.
Love you all.

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

very soon...

3 days left!! I still have to pack- i pretty much have all my stuff i just have to get it all together. I always turn ADD whne I pack for things, i get very distracted and it takes me a long time to get it all done. Im super syked to leave and to be FINISHED with highschool...but my throat has been hurting some the past few days and i have to get healed before we leave. Otherwise the plane trip will be such a pain. Im so afraid of losing things there or getting stuff stolen. But i think we will be fine.
Okay people- im so sick of the questionable comments about going over there rightnow. I understand some places arent the safest but I dont need to be reminded everytime I tell someone about it. If i was freaked out about it i wouldnt be going. GOD WILL PROTECT US. Where has everyone's faith gone these days? I'm sick of hearing about people worrying about us. Thereis no need. Stop wasting your time with worries and pray- it would do us and yourself more good. THere has also been a lot of encouragement which has been greatly appreciated.
I need to pack. Please pray for our safety and that we will all learn a heck of alot about God and ourselves. I know God has some huge things in store for us over there. Im very excited becuase I need a lot of guidance in my life right now.

Sunday, February 20, 2005

a revelation

I'm done
Its God's job to change people, not mine

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

10 days

Only a week and a half until I'm finished with HS and in Israel. Wow thats all I've talked about on here. Today I had to go to the hospital to get an EKG. I have sparatic heart palpitations and we wanted to make sure it isnt anything more than we think. We will probably find out the end of this week but I really dont think they will find anything, It happens so infrequently. I still havent applied for college bc my mom is never able to do FASFA when I can. I'm feeling a little pressed, but I can always go back to school and work it all out with my counselor after Israel. Its just for some reason I feel i need to get it all done before I'm out of school. I am still thinking of settling on Raymond Walters (dont lecture me please) for like a year or so. But theres also 2 others I'm looking at for the moment-hint: one in Kentucky and the other in Virginia. I'm still waiting on a blatant sign from God where to go. But this has been a very long patience test that I'm sure I brought on myself for praying for patience at the beginning of all this. I konw my answer will come in his timing.

Friday, February 11, 2005

random thought

God is such an incredibly complex creator. If we are all made in his own image why do we even attempt or expect to fully understand ourselves?

15 days...
heck yes baby

Sunday, February 06, 2005

the countdown continues...

In 20 days I will be on a plane to somewhere that I'm sure will change my life with 3 of my favorite people! And I will be out of highschool. It really is crazy. I havent even applied yet for college! I told myself I'd do it this week but i havent. NOt totally my fault- my moms been telling me to wait on her to do it- wait on her, huh...that could take months. I've been thinkign of sticking to Raymond Walters- and I know what some would like to say to me about taht-bc ive been so encouraged to go away, but i have my reasons. But you never know, there are last minute possibilities...those will remain on the DL for the time being.

I hate change.

I am so not looking forward to packing for Israel. I'm starting to make my list now. It's all coming up pretty fast.

By the way... GO PATRIOTS... GO EAGLES... for all my superbowl fans out there. (I could actually care less).

Goodnight. Dream with me...

Thursday, February 03, 2005

the rest is up to you

Why don't you try to slow down?
'Cause I know you're hurting
So put down your burdens
Crucify your doubts and just reach out
Reach out to Jesus
Embrace him
Turn your life around to face him
You'll find mercy,
you'll see grace, love, and beauty
defined in his face.

Lyrics from "The Rest is Up To You" by Relient K

Wednesday, February 02, 2005

I cant believe that I only have 3.5 weeks left of highschool. It's so weird. Dont get be wrong, Im completely excited about it but at the same time I am freaking out. This is a huge change, but i know in like 5 years ill be thinking how much it wasnt a big deal. I havent even applied for college yet becuase im such a slacker...but I'll be doing that this week for sure.
Also, this means there are 3.5 weeks until Israel!! WOW. I really cant believe I'm going there. I've recieved like over half of what it costs in donations which is completely awesome and somewhat unexpected. Packing will be an adventure for sure. Which i should be thinking about pretty soon.

THeres your update.

See yall on the flip side..