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God's goodness

2006-01-23T18:50:00.000-08:00

God has been so good. I've been thinking a lot of the changes that's been going on in my life lately. For starters, I just got this awesome promotion at work. Well, I guess you could call it a promotion. The chiropractor I work for has remodeled his extra office so he can offer massage therapy in his practice. This means we've got 2 new massage rooms with new carpet, new paint on the walls, new massage tables. These rooms are probably close to twice as big as the rooms I am used to working in. This is a huge blessing in my life. My hours at work have now doubled, I am going from only getting to work 1-2 days a week to getting to work 5 days a week. It seems like with every day that passes, God is showing me another facet of His goodness and glory. I pray that my life will be a living testimony of that fact, and that others will see God living in me. That people will know that God is not mad at them, and He loves them. He loves them so much that He sent His only Son to take their place, so they wouldn't have to spend an eternity apart from Him. I look forward to each passing day to see what God will do next and to see His plan for my life unfold. "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere"-Psalm 84:10

The big day

2006-01-03T19:58:00.000-08:00

Wow it's been over a month since I've last posted. So much has been going on in my life lately that I just haven't had the time to add anything new. This past weekend is an example. Friday was spent helping Sandy get ready for her wedding doing things such as decorating the church and getting the stuff together for the reception. We had the wedding rehearsal that evening followed by the bachelor/bachelorette party. The bachelorette party I am not at liberty to discuss because--what happened at the bachelorette party stays at the bachelorette party!!! ;-) But anyways we had a blast! I got home the next morning around 1 or so and got a little sleep. The wedding that day started at 3 in the afternoon but we stayed busy beforehand running last minute errands and getting ready. The ceremony itself went off without a hitch and was beautiful. You could see the love shining in their eyes as they pledged their lives to one another. I know they will have a life overflowing with love and happiness. As for the reception, it was beautiful as well. Nick's family did an awesome job getting everything ready. Soo all in all it was an awesome day and a great way to end the year. I was proud to stand beside them as their maid of honor and happy to be the one that caught the bouquet!! My best wishes and congratulations go out to the happy couple. I love y'all!!

Christmastime

2005-11-25T07:22:00.000-08:00

The Christmas season has officially begun. No it didn't begin the day after Halloween, it didn't start weeks ago when the stores started breaking out the Christmas trees. Today, November 25th, is the start of the season. One month until Christmas. That, in many people's minds, means one month of shopping, baking, decorating, and pushing and shoving in lines to get that one perfect gift. It is so sad the fact that Christmas has gotten so commericial. I know I'm sounding just like Linus from the Peanuts Christmas special, but it's true. Imagine if people everywhere actually stopped and reflected on the true Reason for the season...maybe then people wouldn't be shoving in lines and fighting in stores. Also, I'm getting fed up with people saying "Happy Holidays" cause they want to be "politically correct". This is America. If people want to say "Merry Christmas" they should be allowed to with no rebuttal from the liberal Scrooges of this country. Anyways, that's enough ranting from me for one post. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Flirty Kids

2005-11-07T13:37:00.000-08:00

I work at my church's nursery and preschool department twice a month. My official title is "service captain" or "nursery overseer". It basically means that I assist the Nursery and preschool director doing whatever she needs me to do. So I go to church yesterday and get started making sure each room has all the supplies that are needed and that each room has a sign-in sheet for the parent to check their child in. Afterwards Jeannie, the director, asked me to sit at the visitor's check in and answer any questions the parent might have and help them get their children registered. So I get busy doing that, barely even noticing this family come in. She was a single mother with two young boys each about 3 years old. While helping their mother, I took a moment to look down and smile at each boy. One was oblivious to me, he was way more interested in the toy selection to be had in his classroom, but the other had different intentions in mind. Because after I smiled at him, he looked up at me with these big brown eyes....and winked at me. A three year old winked at me. I mean I guess it was cute and all, but it makes me wonder what he has seen at home. Kids minds are like little sponges, they absorb everything they see. If they see something inappropriate, they will more than likely attempt to do what they have observed at some point. If they get the reaction they are hoping for, such as a giggle, they will do it again. Parents wonder why their kids act the way they do, maybe some just need to stop and reflect on their own behavior.

Tickles from God

2005-11-01T18:27:00.000-08:00

God has really been showing me some things lately. Mainly that He has a sense of humor, and that He wants us as His children to have a sense of humor as well. I really believe God watches over us and says something like "Yeah, she could really use a good dose of laughter today." And in His own way, He tickles us. I don't mean literally, but have you even been in a situation or heard something that really wasn't all that funny but you just start laughing and cannot stop? That has happened to me several times in the past few days. My stomach will be so sore by the time I'm able to stop laughing. I think that is God's way of tickling His children, He knows when we are stressed and need a good laugh. And I believe He laughs right along with us. It's like when a father tickles his little boy or little girl, he can't help but to laugh right along with them. He sees that joy and delight on their faces and lights up from the inside out. And then both of them are laughing and forgetting about the worries of the day. Maybe we should let God tickle us more often, maybe times like that would help us forget about our worries.

World Series Champions!!!

2005-10-27T05:09:00.000-07:00

The White Sox won! The White Sox won! They are finally once again World Series Champions!!! YEA!! The Astros lost!!!! :)

DON'T DRINK THE WATER!!!!

2005-10-26T19:21:00.000-07:00

Is there something in the water??? It seems like everyone I know is either getting married, having a baby, or just had a baby. It makes me want to shake my head and breathe a sigh of relief that my time has not come yet...still some days of freedom!!!! WAHOO!!!

Bridal Shower

2005-10-24T15:18:00.000-07:00

I am in the process of planning Sandy's bridal shower. Don't know all the details yet, but I do know that it will not be your typical bridal shower. I've gone to some showers that were so corny!! You almost felt sorry for the bride, because the host was doing everything she could to embarrass her. This will not happen at her shower. I am going to make sure everyone has a good time and there are plenty of laughs, but I will not have any of the games where you are so glad you are the guest and not the bride (like the one where they roll the bride in toilet paper to make her a wedding dress). Anyways like I said before, hopefully a good time for all ladies and chickens invited. :)

World Series

2005-10-20T04:42:00.000-07:00

Its a sad day in baseball.........The Houston Astros are going to the World Series. :( Go White Sox!!!!!!!!!!

David Copperfield

2005-10-19T19:09:00.000-07:00

I was listening to the radio this afternoon, and I heard an interesting piece of news. Apparently the "magician" David Copperfield has decided to add another act to his routine. This act has only been done once before....by God. He plans on impregnating a woman on stage without even touching her. He has not discussed any more details other than the act will be featured in his upcoming tour. Has this guy lost his mind??!!! Pulling rabbits out of a hat is one thing, but announcing plans to perform an act of God is another. Does he really think people are going to believe him? How will we know that the woman was not pregnant already??? Now if the woman gets pregnant and has a rubber chicken instead of a baby...that's newsworthy. But to claim to be able to bring a life into this world...that's crazy.

"Walk the Line"

2005-10-18T16:40:00.000-07:00

I watched the preview for this movie. It looks like it will be a great movie! I never really listened to Johnny Cash too much, but his and June Carter Cash's story has always fascinated me. Theirs was truly a love that stood the test of time. Plus, they both became Christians towards the end of their lives. I know their testimony has impacted lots of people, including mine. The actors playing them, Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon, actually do look a lot like Johnny and June when they were young. They each had to learn how to sing to play the part, so it will be interesting to see if they can sound like them. The movie is scheduled to be released on Nov 18th.

ouch!

2005-10-16T18:26:00.000-07:00

I really don't know why I'm posting this. But I got a massage from this lady yesterday, and I am soo sore from it. I can't even touch my shoulders without feeling some tenderness. I'm a massage therapist myself so I know how deep is too deep. And she definately went too deep, I didn't mind it at the time, cause I was more concerned with her getting the knots out. But today I feel like I have this huge bruise across my shoulders. Oh well. I guess I know how those few patients felt after I "let out my frustrations" on them :). Ok, that's enough whining from me for one night. Until next time, be blessed!

Advanced degree

2005-10-15T18:32:00.000-07:00

So I took the test below to find out which advanced degree I should get. Yeah I really see that happening!:)lol.

My advanced degree

2005-10-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

You Should Get a MD (Doctor of Medicine)

You're both compassionate and brilliant - a rare combination.You were born to be a doctor.

What Advanced Degree Should You Get?

God's Face

2005-10-15T17:07:00.000-07:00

I just read this awesome quote. "Too many times we focus on God's hands rather than focusing on His Face." We, including myself, as Christians get caught up in our prayers by constantly asking God what He can do for us. How many times do we ask what we can do for Him? Imagine how one person could change the world around him/her just by changing the attitude of his/her prayers. I'm not saying not petition God for the things we need, I'm just saying that our hearts should be focused upward. My God is a God that loves His children. So much so, that He sent His perfect, sinless Son to die a cruel and torturous death. The very least we can do is show Him our love. Tell Him how much we adore Him and desire to please Him above all else. Just picture Him wrapping His arms around you and smiling down at you, because you took a moment to look upon His face. Christians wonder sometimes why they can't grow closer to God...God's right where He always was, we just cant find Him because we are looking down instead of up. Anyways, I hope this was thought-provoking, I know for me it was. God bless!

NLCS

2005-10-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

I know I am posting this a little late. But listening to various snippets today about the upcoming playoffs in baseball got all riled up again. My beloved Braves lost on Sunday--again. After a marathon game of 18 innings, they were defeated by the Houston Astros. The Braves have not played a NLCS game since 1999. How sad is that! So, I hope Houston gets absolutely pummeled by the Cardinals. I hope they St. Louis wins every single game, and not give Houston the slightest hope of winning. As for the ALCS, what a surprising turnaround. Who would have thought that it would be Angels vs. White Sox?? So if I have to choose my teams for the World Series, I would have to pick St. Louis vs. Chicago. Should be an interesting matchup either way. Anyways blessings to all! (except Houston!--jk)

Waiting on God

2005-10-11T18:53:00.000-07:00

My life seems to be at somewhat of a standstill right now. Sure, I have a good job, I'm finished with school and everything. But I feel like something and, I don't know what, is fixing to change. And that God is preparing me for that change. He's teaching me more and more how to trust Him with each passing moment. At times I find Him whispering in my ear "I'm not finished with you yet, you haven't even begun to see all that I have prepared for you." It's comforting, it really is, to know that the Creator of the entire universe has His hand on my shoulder and He is leading me, step by step, in the direction of the path He has set out for me. He's never going to leave me, He's never going to forsake me, so what do I have to be worried about?

babyblogger

2005-10-10T18:58:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I have to admit, other than a couple of random postings on another site, this is my first blog. I do like the thought of sharing my opinion/thoughts on various topics on here. Should be interesting! :)

My best friend is getting married in December! OMG! I can't believe it. She bought her wedding dress today, she looked so beautiful in it! We both got all choked up. It seems like yesterday when I was just daydreaming about someday going shopping for wedding dresses with my friends, and I actually did it today! I know I sound like a sap (which I am, by the way). Anyways it was fun making that memory with her, I know it was a day I will never forget.