LOVE

"Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense" Proverbs 10:12-13

January 4th, 2011

Tonight I am thanking God for one more day.


 "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for


 his steadfast love endures forever!" Psalm 


118:1, "The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.


 What can man do to me?" Psalm 118:6.

January 3, 2011

Phil 4:6-7:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

December 31st 2010

My 2010

2010 was the year that I got my life back. I finally separated myself from the one thing that I felt was holding me back. I became more comfortable in my skin and realized I didn't NEED a relationship or anyone for that matter. I learned that I needed to trust in God and believe in my self. Starting in January my Poppa went in the hospital after going into cardiac arrest. He spend 7-8 long months in hospitals after that. Although I was not around to see the entire thing like my Granny, Aunt, and cousins, it was still so hard to see and hear about. It was so unexpected. All I keep thinking about is how I just want to get one of his hugs one more time. I can not even remember the last time I spoke with him or the last thing we said to each other. I just keep trying to tell myself that I will see him again in Heaven one day and I can get one of those bear hugs up there! 

I made a huge decision to go to Tennessee Tech and that was a very difficult decision to make. Left home and even though it is not that far, it is the farthest I have lived from my family. The first couple weeks were hard. Going from seeing your brothers everyday to not seeing them for a week or 2 at a time was very difficult. Anyone who knows me, knows I am a family oriented gal. I love my family and I thank God for my family everyday. Life got better at Tech. Me and a certain someone tried to work on things again and I came to realize that it wasn't just peoples opinions and input in the relationship that was holding us back. We both had issues in the past that were keeping us from growing in our relationship and we had both worked on those issues and improved. Unfortunately trust was broken and we tried to repair whatever we had left, but we finally realized we did not need to be together. ever. I believe we both held each other back and I think we are both much happier without each other.  Anyway. 

Life at Tech improved. I met a few really nice people. Started building up my running (which I have not been keeping up during the holidays lol). I lost 20 lbs just in the semester I was at Tech and now I have lost 40 lbs from my highest weight :). I weigh less now than I did in most of my high school days.  

At the end of the semester I made 3 A's and 1 C. I was very proud of the A's considering in the middle of the semester I thought I was going to make all C's or fail. I also started Chi Alpha at the end of the semester and I am planning to attend next semester. 

This year, in June my little brother Doran was saved and in October my Dad was saved. They were both baptized together at the end of November :). I don't think there are many moments in my life that compare to the happiness I felt that day. 

I have had a good winter break so far as well, I got to see my Grandma Lynn, Grandpa Dennis, and Uncle Darrell. We got to spend some extra time together because of the snow, but I really enjoyed time with them :). Unfortunately at the beginning of my break, I found out that Davis, the dog I have dogsitted for around 2 years, had to be put to sleep. Even though he wasn't my dog, I got very attached and was upset to hear the news. I believe he was around 14 years old. He lived a long good life. I loved him very much and will miss him. 

To ring in the 2011 New year I am going to the Murder Mystery party that Leeann and my Sister are putting together. I am really looking forward to starting the New Year with so many people I love! I am possibly doing the New Years 5k on Saturday and going to Nashville area on Saturday night and Sunday. Then only one more week before I have to go back to Tech. I am going to miss my friends and family a lot, but I think I am ready to get back into a routine. Signed up for 2 PE classes, so that will be interesting lol. I am also applying for Nursing school, so I am praying I get in for next Spring. 

I have so many New Years resolutions I can think of, but I think my top one would be to strengthen my relationship with God even more. I believe everything will come into place after that. 

-Read my Bible everyday

-I want to lose 20 lbs at least, but my goal is to lose 70 lbs or more. 

-Make straight A's and get my GPA up. 

-Get into Nursing school

-Get all my knitting projects finished lol

Well, there are many more, but thats all I can think of right now. 

2010 was a difficult year in some ways but there were so many blessings as well. I look forward to see what God is going to do next year :) 

"Every obstacle you face in life is an opportunity. It is an opportunity to become a stronger and better person. Conversely it can be an opportunity to give up. You decide."--Jill Rapley

I love you Poppa!

When Poppa died I was reunited with my Cousins Brandon and Michael. They are much taller than us so they bent down to take the picture. It didn't work well though since me and chanel bent down too haha. I love and missed these boys so much!

My Dorm room at TTU

Davis!
I woke up and was surprised that Davis was not beside me waiting on my to get up. I went down stairs and he was out on the couch! lol He layed there for probably 30 minutes while I ate breakfast lol.

Me, Dad, and Doran waiting at church for the big event (Baptism)! :)