day 3

i still a bit puffy and sore. but dont look near as much like a chipmonk as yesterday (nobody has gotten any blackmail pics... haha suckers!) I have gotten my fair share of movie time in.. has been fun. Hopefully tomorrow I can get out of the house for some time... I am feeling a bit cabin feeverish but I refuse to leave the house looking like my face has gained 20 lbs. I cant wait till i can chew food again!.. im too swollen to shut my mouth all the way.
anyways... enough of that.. i feel like im being a baby when i write about this... its really not a big deal.

jesus horses... haha.. i love it

check this out you napoleon fans...
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/napoleon

Day 2 of recovery

I know you all have been absolutely DYING to hear from me. So yesterday I went in around 11 to get my teeth out. The laughing gas was fun.. a little bit after they put it on me they asked if i felt funny and i said no.. but as i said it i slurred and sort of laughed so they knew it was working just fine. Apparently I was tougher than they expected.. when the doctor put the IV in my arm i was still pretty alert and i felt it but it just felt like a little pinch- the doctor was like "you could've at least said ouch". I tried to keep my eyes focused on the light overhead but they kept gliding up and down... I dont fully recall when i slipped into dream land but it was a nice sleep... i have to say i enjoyed it. I think i woke up a little before they were done becasue i remember hearing them talking and pressure in my mouth but it didnt hurt bc i was so numb. Most stories I've heard from people theyve said how they didnt remember walking to the recovery room or even gettnig home.. i was really alert the whole time. The only part that is semi fuzy was when i first stepped off of the surgery bed thing but i remember being helped into the recovery room and sitting there while i tried to stay awake and keep my body from trembling- i wasnt cold, i just shake sometiems for reasons unknown. It was a little difficult to walk to the car but a lady did try to help. And of course I got to experience the entertainment of my mom and others watch me attempt to eat ice cream as it ran down my numb face. Thanks again to ash mason who left flowers for me as i arrived home! They are so colorful and pretty! (and for visiting me later). And also Jimi and Ty for bringing me BLUE ICE CREAM! and some movies. I half expected for nobody to really bring me ice cream bc of course it would melt before you got here (although it wasnt fully melted and tasted as great as ever!) But the little girl inside me was screaming "Oh PLEASE bring me blue ice cream! You'll be my best friend for ever!" So thanks guys! I wasnt really that swollen yesterday.. it got worse as the night progressed. I have to take like 3 kinds of meds. I woke up like 6 times last night.. i HATE not being able to sleep! I thought id sleep till like at least11 or 12. But i got up for the last time around 9 i think. Today has gone by fast so far... a large bag of ice has lived on my cheeks for the past 2 days- it makes it feel a ton better.. and today i look like a chipmonk bc i have swelled so much. Some of the meds im taking is for swelling but it doesnt seem to be workng so far. So if anyone was still wondering... NO i wont be at prayer meeting tonight and NO you cant invite the whole church over here for prayer meeting jimi... I pretty much look like death and id be afraid theyd come over and conduct a funeral instead of prayer meeting.
Hopefully my face gets back to normal before sunday! I cant sing looking or FEELING like this!
Ive been off the couch for far too long now.. its calling me back along with my bag of ice...
I love you!
peace out

Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

I'm a sucker for jimmy fallon... how adorable is he though?! man, I'm such a girl!
So tomorrow I'm losing all my wisdom... in tooth form. I'm not so scared anymore.. I'm just excited to get to eat ice cream all day! ANd of course I'll squeeze in some time for some cheezy 80s movies... and perhaps the Incredibles- i havent seen it entirely.
Switching gears-- I was talking to a friend the other night about relationships... I again realized how noncommital I can be and that I'm scared. I'm such a psychoanalyist of why people do and think the way they do.. and I try to do it a lot to myself...which is a lot harder than doing it to otehrs. Well I thought about my take on relationships and how I act when there is a potential one staring me in the face. What do I do? I sometimes try out one date, hesistate, then jet. Before I even let there be a chance of a relationship I think about how it would be to get out of it... how I would break it off/who would get hurt... assuming it wouldnt last long. My analysis skills arent working too well in helping me understand why I do that. Why not just try it out? I immediately think of how to not hurt that person when i break it off. Isn't that weird? I'm trying to work on that... anyone have any observations of my behavior theyd like to share that may help in piecing this togeter? Or just any comments?

Chrissi- i love you.. everyone does. At least come visit us for a few weeks to get a boost of positive energy before you move again. I'm sorry you are hurting.

I'll let you all know how the teeth thing works out. I'm goin under around 11a. Think about me!

I LOVE YOU ALL.. you know it:)

Carol... where have you been?

passing time

what time is it: 12am
whats your full name: sarah beth ralston
color pants are you wearing right now: black comfy pants
what are you listening to: cars outside and shouting people
birthday: december 10
your age: 18
how many siblings: 1 bro, 1 sis, many non-blood siblings
favorite color: red
shirt color you wear most often: black
last thing you ate: choco chip cookie dough
if you were a crayon which color would you be: burgundy
last person you spoke to on the phone: my cousin emily
choice of drink: a mix of grape and apple juice
do you wear contacts/glasses? contacts, yes
are you a morning or night person: definitly night
favorite season: beginning of summer or winter only if its snowing
favorite snack: ice cream (blueberry from KI)
last movie you watched: mrs. doubtfire on tv
what do you do to vent anger: cry and/or write

at what age were you first married: age 10... it was a beautful wedding with about 10 guests but we had to make it short because recess was only 30 minutes long

... sadly the marriage didnt last... that scandalis boy gave his football jersey to some 8 year old tramp the very next day... i was pissed... all that time primping for him, making those stupid bouquets out of paper... stupid boys

first childhood memory: when we lived in colorado i was about 3 or 4... my mom used to babysit this terrible little girl that would eat crayons, put my moms contacts down the drain, pee on the floor, pour food on her head.... i remember this very vividly, she was insane

hugs or kisses: both
chocolate or vanilla: chocolate
favorite candybar: snickers... good memories
funniest person you know: my dad... by far

when's the last time you cried: a few days ago

what is under your bed: everything
what are you afraid of: losing people close to me, getting murdered
favorite car: dark green, w/black top convertible mazda miati
favorite flower: those recieved from friends or family
favorite day of the week: saturday
favorite tv show: saturday night live, the nanny, regis and kelly
favorite/most memorable trip: Israel with my girls
favorite thing to do: take pictures, travel, have deep conversations/reminecse with friends
how many years at your current job: 1.5
how many states have you lived in? 2- colorado and ohio
how many cities: 6
how many piercings have you had: 5
the secret place you wish to travel someday: bolivia to visit my world vision child Moises
what you like most about yourself: my friends, and sarcasm is fun sometimes
what you like least: my indecisiveness, lack of desire to commit
worst pet-peeve: when people are outside your house YELLING or LAUGHING at 12:30AM...MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SLEEP... excuse me... (I cant ever go to sleep this early anyway)
how long it took you to do this: like 30 minutes- i get distracted
why did you take the time to do this: because I'm an idiot
do you wish for people to respond? I dont really care

just breathe

some things have been frusterating me lately. I'm not sure how to get out of it. But breathing is a nice start.

I'm gettng my wisdom teeth taken out on tuesday (so for anyone from church: i wont be there tues or wed night). I am sort of nervous because i have never been put to sleep or been hospitalized before. And I'm afraid I'll feel the holes in my mouth and get sick.
If anyone goes to Kings island tues, wed or thurs, and happen to accidentally pick up an extra blue ice cream and take a detour by my house, and maybe you run out of gas or something adn have to stop, i guess i would take that extra blue icecream off your hands. You know, just if it were to happen. I could use more 80s movies recommendations bc ill probably go to the library and stock up on some for my three day sabbatical. It will be nice, though, to have an excuse to do nothing for three days but sleep, watch movies and eat icecream... and hang out with YOU!

My girls: My sis and her hub will be out of town this weekend so I am "dog sitting" and staying at her house (to get a break from my own). So if anyone would like to come hang out like friday night that would be pretty flippin great! And I GUESS i could provide some food and fun for ya. Just let me know. They also have a community pool that is open 24 hrs so I'll probably be getting in some nice late night swim time.

see yall on the flipp


Random quote from Jimmy Fallon on SNL's weekend update: "This week, Georgia’s board of education approved a plan that allows teachers to keep using the word 'Evolution' when teaching biology. Though, as a compromise, dinosaurs are now called 'Jesus Horses.'"


I love this song, its gorgeous: http://www.carolinaclassical.com/articles/debussyclairdelune.html

my girls!

friends2
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

I love this picture!! It's from my graduation party... they look so cute and happy! But there is someone missing in this picture...my other sister-- please come visit before you make another move!!
I only have 4 weeks left of summer! What am I to do? Lots of laying out hopefully... unless it rains. Wow today was like the most clumsy day ever for me. I spilled a lot of stuff at work and spent some tedious hours picking up and sorting these stupid brackets, then at dinner i was trying to cut something adn i ended up flinging a piece of chicken towards myself- getting the side of my white shirt dirty and leaving a mess on the floor. And as I was trying to wipe it off with some water a waitress ran into my arm... its been crazy. But its one of those days I really dont get upset or anything... its jus been like.. wahtever. So yea... I'm going to bed.

What is your favorite line from a movie and why?

ccu

hello beautiful people! Yesterday I went to Cincinnati Bible college for freshman registration. YES that is where I finally decided to go. Hallelujah-- I dont have to worry about that decision anymore (unless I decide to switch next semester or next year). I was actually dreading registration for some reason. But it was okay. I am still alive. So I got to see some of the school, met some cool people, and signed up for classes. ANd I saw some people that I iwent to Israel with (Natalie, Erin-who is moving quite soon, and Dr. Weber, aka BILL). I decided to take an early fall freshman class which will start August 15- psychology. I'm excited about that class actually. It's a 5 day class for like 8 hours a day, and when the week is over I'm finished with the class and will have bagged 3 credit hours. So then i am only taking 4 classes throughout the semeseter instead of 5. I am half excited about starting school, partly nervous/anxious, and the rest of me is dreading getting up early and having to do work. Mon/Wed/Fri my class starts at 8AM. This being in Price Hill + traffic = me leaving my house around 630-45 to make it there on time. It wil definitly be rough the first few weeks but i'll get over it. I'll have to teach myself how to get in bed early. What wil save me though is having class at 11 on Tues/Thurs. Mon/Wed/FRi I am taking Bible Lands, Acts of the Apostles, and Public Speaking. Tues/Thurs i just have english. I dont think it wil be a very difficult semester. I HAVE declared a major!... its... undecided:) syke... so no, i havent decided on a major just yet. I did have to mark one on the paper on saturday so i put urban ministry. When I initially thought about that major i think i thought it only had ot do with different countries, but actually its just any inner city/urban area...whether it be downtown philly or urban areas in Jamaica. You never know... i may end up keeping that major.. .i'll leave you in suspense...along with myself.
I feel good about school. I'm just not excited about the drive everyday- not that im going to get shot or anything, just that my car will break down or something crazy. But i will be getting a lot more driving experience so my parents will have no choice but to let go a little bit more in that area of my life.
What else is really cool about that day? We were talking to the financial lady about everyhting and my mom had already set up a payment plan a month ago with whoever we have to pay, and we were planning on paying around 4800 for the semester (which isnt bad at all).. well we got talking to the lady and I had another scholarship come in that I didnt know about and we found out in total i recieved around 4100 in scolarships!! Which means we only have to pay 700.something this semester! WE were in shock and my mom has been telling everyone we've talked to about it...she's so excited. Now maybe I can start saving up more for a new car instead of so much towards college. Its so great.. by the way.. if anyone knows of any good cars for sale (Preferably low milage) around $5-8000 please let meknow! My car right now has over 152,000 miles.
I realized today how much of a mission my workplace is. My boss is Jewish. The 4 ladies working there (including me) are christians (well i know for a fact that 3 are). There is so much drama that goes on in that office though sometimes, i could just rip out my hair and scream. Its not like open fights though, its the talking behind peoples backs. And these women (other than my mom) one is in their late 50s and one is 60something. I just cant stand it sometimes. I feel like its my job to show him my witness. I am the only one there that he hasnt seen the bad side to. He knows what my family stands for, he's been around us long enough to know...which almost just makes it more frusterating bc we have known him so long and he has never changed. I just feel like its our mission there to get this man and his wife saved before he retires or I quit. I dont know how it will happen, but LORD i pray it does. He is so prideful though, and set in his ways. He takes so much pride in the things he has, what he has worked for. (This guy's like a millionaire). Partof me wants to just say it will never happen... but that is having no faith in the miracles of GOd. Please pray for this man and his wife- Edward and Sandy Desatnik. Today I just felt God place him on my heart. I WILL have faith that God will totally change this man!!

Ive been tryin gto get back into reading my bible and prayng more. It's been hard sometimes. I just dont have that desire so much anymore. I get so frusterated about things sometimes and Ive been confused about alot of certain things lately and I dont know how to pray for some things any more. But this verse brings me comfort when I feel liek that...
"We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express."

...especially like with the college stuff... i stopped praying about it becuase i didnt know what to pray for anymore. I had been praying so long for God to lead and I just didnt hear or feel anything from it towards any direction... then people say i shouldnt pray for Gods will becuase maybe I am supposed to make this decision on my own. It still is frusterating but at least taht part is over. I believe that the spirit prayed for me in this bc i couldnt and that without him the financial stuff wouldnt have worked out as well as it did. PRAISE GOD.

I love you all so much.

quiz

Here's a dumb quiz I made for anyone who is willing
CLICK on the link to start some fun...http://www.quizyourfriends.com/yourquiz.php?quizname=050712231522-241615

my jesus

This is the amazing song Bethany sang at church today...
(written by Todd Agnew)


Which Jesus do you follow
Which Jesus do you serve?
If Ephesians says to imitate Christ,
Why do you look so much like the world?

My Jesus bled and died
He spent His time with thieves and liars
He loved the poor and accosted the arrogant
So which one do you want to be?

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
orbless me with the wealth of this land
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness
Or do we ache for another taste of this world of shifting sands

My Jesus bled and died for my sins
He spent His time with thieves and sluts and liars
He loved the poor and accosted the comfortable
So which one do you want to be

Who is this that you follow
This picture of the American dream
If Jesus was here would you walk right by on the other side
Or fall down and worship at His holy feet

Pretty blue eyes and curly brown hair and a clear complexion
Is how you see Him as He dies for your sins
But the Word says He was battered and scarred
Or did you miss that part
Sometimes I doubt we'd recognize Him

My Jesus bled and died
He spent His time with thieves and the least of these
He loved the poor and accosted the rich
So which one do you want to be

My Jesus would never be accepted in my church
The blood and dirt on His feet might stain the carpet
But He reaches for the hurting and despises the proud
I think He'd prefer Vine Street to the stained glass crowd
But I know that He can hear me if I cry out loud

I want to be like my Jesus
I want to be like my Jesus
I want to be like my Jesus
I want to be like my Jesus

Not a posterchild for American prosperity,
but like my Jesus
You see I'm tired of living for success and popularity

I want to be like my Jesus but
I'm not sure what that means to be like you Jesus
Cause you said to live like you, love like you but
then you died for me
Can I be like You Jesus?

Like my Jesus

success

Wow, this morning's service was such a blessing to me. For those who dont know, Jeff was out of town therefore Jimi got to preach. Many of us were worried about the number of people that would be there, and how the praise team/band would do. But I didnt recognize any faults we had on the priase team. It all sounded pretty good to me. In first service there were probably about 15-20 people. I have to say i was a bit disappointed. About 2 songs into the worship time it just hit me... I just felt overwhelmed with the holy spirit and its like i didnt even notice anymore how many people we had or that not many of them were singing. It just felt like the spirit was all in that place and taht was the real reason for our worship. I havent felt that good in awhile. So the worship time was great. Next the sermon. I love jimi and his sense of humor. He's not afraid to say anything either. I was warned about his sermon being a bit edgy. At the beginning i felt that way but it realy wasnt like that as he got into it. It was all just truth. The Spirit definitly took over and used Jimi. I got a lot out of it and i believe its what we all needed to hear. I hope it spoke to the hearts of the people today and put them in their place. It did me.
Thanks Jimi for speaking. And thank you Jesus for the message.

Today, my friends, was definitly a success. I haven't felt Jesus like that in a long time. It really doesnt matter how many people come or what they have to say, its all about The Man and praising him for everything he is and does. I'm so tired of negative people in church that complain about everything. It's like they are just trying to get attention. It's NOT about them at all! If they would only look into the eyes of my Jesus and see HIM.

And that was my revelation.

Random quote of the day...

IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW OLD A BROTHA IS... HE IS ALWAYS CUT!!

Actually that's from like 2 weeks ago (KHO).


***If you can guess who said it you'll get... more love from me!

independence day

This wkend has been busy. But fun. Starting off from friday... the brats I had to babysit werent too bad really. We actually had fun... jumping on the trampoline.
KY was fun with my bond sisters. Got to meet a LOT of family. And ride and bathe a horse. Judah was restless as usual- the whole time. But after awhile you learn to get used to her-- and her gorgeous eyes. That dog has everyone trained... she bites me and claws till i pretty much bleed, then one lick on the cheek and sparkle in her eye and she's back in my heart. Man I'm a sucker.

Today was a pretty good day. I awoke at a decent hour, ate some breakfast, put some grad party picutes in albums, went to see Bewitched with the fam, then off to blueash for fireworks. It was a pretty good show- every year it gets a little greater.
I think i was the only one that really liked bewitched. I wouldnt say it was all that funny but it was so cute. I love nicole kidman and think will farrel is hilarious, and bewitched is like my favorite old show. So that, to me, was a pretty darn good mixture.

Speaking of movies, I'm totally excited about Charlie and the choco factory! Johnny Depp is a little creepy looking but I'm sure it'll be great.

I love you.
see yall on the flipp side...

memory verse for the week?
DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD AND HE WILL GIVE YOU THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART.
Psalm 37:4

austin

austin
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

I LOVE this kid! He knows his race car drivers. (He's 3)

bros

bros
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

My brothers

friends

friends
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

I DO have friends!

hannah2

hannah2
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

My cousin's baby, Hannah. She's so adorable!

katie

katie
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

beautiful KT!

saparty

saparty
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

saparty2

saparty2
Originally uploaded by SarahBeth.

i miss you!

horsies!

This has been a pretty busy week since I've gotten back from KHO. But I've enjoyed it. Needless to say I havent found much down time to write you all. I am getting ready to go babysit for some boys... I'm sorry I cant say they came from angels... we'll see how it goes tonight. Hopefully I wont get too flusterated.
This wkend I am tagging along with my Bond sisters to KY... we get to ride horsies!! I am so excited... it's been years since I've ridden a horse. And of course seeing the bond parents will be great. They are so funny sometimes... like watching a sitcom :)
Sorry chrissi-- Im not trying to rub it in! I wish you were going too... it willl be sad without you. But yes, we are leaving tonight and i think arriving back sunday afternoon/evening.
My uncle is having a big bday party sunday evening... he's turning 40 and wants comfort during this time. I dont have much really to talk about.. I have new pictures to post! They are from my grad party(s). Fun! So I'll go get to that...

love you all!
I'll see [some of] you soon!

SA