Blogging...I need to get better

I really wish I was a better blogger! I enjoy writing more than anyone would know. I need lots of help with my grammer, but writting brings me so much joy.

Well, life seems to have been crazy lately...I went through a rough patch but things are slowly getting better and better. I have had many friends hurting or going through struggles. This hurts me so much to see people sad. I want to fix everyone's problems and make things better for all my friends. What I am learning as life goes on is that I can't do that. I wish I could, but I can't. Tough realization...yes, maybe. Prayer is my most powerful tool. I need to use it more.

My life, well despite these problems I've been helping friends with, is fun right now! I have enjoyed going out with friends and getting to know new friends! I have got to help lots of people and that is something that brings me lots of joy, too!

So, though there are lots of ups and downs, highs and lows, life is good today, life is good today.

Live, Laugh, Love

Tell someone what the mean to you

Peace!

I just realized I have not blogged in FOREVER! I will try to catch up on the last few months sometime, soon!

Another school year has started...I have a wonderful group of kids! Lots is going on as always! I promise to be back soon!

I have been struggling lately! Prayers are MUCH appreciated!

Love you all!

Spring Recap-Picture Style

Lily came and is gone now! I miss her like crazy. I wasn't sure if I would like having somone living with me, but I loved it! *I am excited to see her on Wednesday for the Lady A concert!

Mother's Day came and went-I have a wonderful mom and appreicate her more daily. She we have had our ups and downs, but she taught me how to love and be myself-because there is noone like me.

This school year has been such a blessing! God put Kristy and I right where we needed to be and we LOVE the people we work with!

Kristy and I survived our first year of 5th grade! I love working with her on a daily basis. She is such a loving and supporting friend! God blessed me when he brought her into my life! She will be a forever friend! I can't wait for MANY more years to come! 

Baby Faith entered into the world. She is beautiful! Congrats to Amber & Josh! I love you guys!

My baby brother got married! I love him so very much! We have always had each other's back and always will!  

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My Family at the Wedding!  

Aunt Shell and I

I love her so much, too. She is supportive of everything I do. She also spoils me a lot more than I ever deserve! 

Sweet Heather, I am so glad we have been friends for a lifetime. I love cousins and the relationship that you have with them!  

Sibling Love

Nakia and I took a short trip to Branson. We had a blast! Silver Dollar City, Yakov show, and Dixie Stampede! Love this girl!  

I didn't want to forget father's day. I have such a loving and giving Dad. He is always there to help me whenever I need it! Also. He tought me to be a giver and help others! I love this man!

One month to Nicaragua! Who's excited?

Guess what Nicaragua is ONE MONTH from today!! I have been a VBS working woman this week..minus one afternoon! Monday afternoon I relaxed by the pool with one of my BFFs and her girls! We had a blast just laying out on the water! But, other than that I had the privilage of leading the imagination station and the VBS at my church. It was a lot of fun! Instead of crafts, we did scince projects. Then, I have used the afternoons to plan for Nicaragua. I am so impressed at all the work I have got done!! Yes my bedroom is a mess and I have laundry to get done, but working for the Lord is such much more fun! I can NOT wait to be in Nicaragua and be working with my loves over there! Please continue to pray for us!

Wow!!! I am so far behind on blogging! I don't know where the time goes....lots and lots of exciting things have happened!
1. School is out for summer!
2. Nicaragua planning is in FULL swing!
3. Cody and Sarah got married!

I am currently on a little vaca with Nakia in our favorite spot...BRANSON! We have been to Silver Dollar City, Yakov Live, and Dixie Stampede! It has been a very relaxing week! I will update more on all this later! Love y'all!

Prayer is Powerful

Wow...this week has flowen by! Just wanted to remind everyone that the kids at school are testing the next two weeks. Keep them in your prayers...Pray that they get good rest, have a great breakfast, focus for the test, and do their best!!

This is my first year to have a whole class testing! I am nervous for them, but at the same time I know they can do it! I have loved this school year!  Keep the teachers and students in your prayers! Thanks!!

Unconditional Love

Sometimes I struggle with this:
At what point in life do you say to your parents, I understand that you do not want me to go to a country that scares you, but God does?

I love my parents, but every time I want to do mission work, this comes up. I say I want to go three weeks or a month, they say how about just one week. Then, somewhere or some how we settle in the middle. I love my parents and know as a single woman, I still need to listen to the and respect their opinions. Then, I wonder am I not hearing God's voice clearly or is this just the Devil causing confusion in my life? Pray for for me. Pray for my parents. Pray of Nicaragua. I love my parents so much and they love me and "get me." I know they are scared for me and do not want anything to happen! Sometimes, I just wish they understood why I love this country so much and why I feel so called to go. Until then, I pray for them to have peace and to continue to love me unconditionally; like they always have! I LOVE you Mom and Dad. Your love for me is so evident!

I KNOW that missions will forever be apart of my life. Just short term for now, but I think it could be long term at some point!