Dating....

Well I never thought I would blog about this, but here we go.......I think I could possibly write a book on dating! I would call myself the one date wonder! Laugh, it is suppose to be funny! Just to give you some history, I dated one person through the majority of high school. To be honest, it was great we had so much fun together!! He was a great Christian guy with a wonderful family! I learned a lot from our relationship. We just weren't meant to be, end of story!
After this, I dated one guy in the summer before college. He was precious and sweet, but I knew I needed to go to college with no attachments! So, I broke his heart! :( But, I don't think I could have made it work....no regrets! :)
In college, I dated here and there. But I never wanted it to go further than dating! My feelings were, I had done the relationship thing and just wanted time to have fun without any commitment to anyone! I wanted to figure out who I was without any influence from anyone! Selfish....yea probably so! It for sure was not fair to the guys I dated at that time. Looking back now I can see that!
Well, when I moved back to Greenwood four years ago all my friends were getting married. So, I thought I will start dating. I knew I was ready for that and it was time to settle down! Well, this was easier said than done! In Central Arkansas, there are single men everywhere...Greenwood, Arkansas yea not so much!! It was hard to meet people! Harder than I ever thought possible! The first couple years home I went on only two dates, but turned down several others. Then in 2011, I made my New Years Resolution to go on dates with anyone that asked me! I have continued this into 2012...and now 2013!
I have been on around 10 dates the past two years. All first dates and first dates only! Sometimes by my choose...sometimes by theirs...and sometimes I have no idea what happened! It has been a crazy experience! It is difficult to say the least! But I know there is someone, somewhere out there! Just hope I find him!
**Side note I love my life!! I am happy and so blessed by amazing friends and family!

The Holidays

Do the Holidays get harder for everyone as you get older? This year more than ever I wished things were the same as they were a few years ago. It just seems harder to get together, and to keep traditions we've had ever since I can remember!!  I loved the family time but things are just different! So, cherish the time while you have it even if things are different! Family is so important!

Maybe blogging from my phone will help??

Well, here we are again and it has been a month since I wrote a post! So, I have added blogger on my phone. My goal is to blog weekly.

A very dear friend of mine asked me an important question this week. She asked, "If you could go back to school and do anything else, what would you do?" My answer before I even thought, "I would want to learn to be a missionary!" Wait, what? Did I really just say that? I love Nicaragua! I could be completely content with living  there and feeding kids all day, everyday! But could I ever have the faith I need to do this? Is this something God really wants me to do? It is something I need to pray about!!!

What does God want you to do with the rest of your life?

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!