Jist to let ya'll know...

I thought it was time for a new start and fresh look and new username. So from now on...

My new xanga site.

Just by one look at You

You rearrange my point of view

Grateful ever grateful I will be

Father of living light

Creator of all that’s right

Holding my heart you turn the key

All that I am

All that I need

All that I ever hope to be

All that I dream

All that I love

All that I hold so dear to me

Is in your hand of love and grace

Extended to this lowly place I call my heart on this earth

Not a word I say not a prayer I pray

Ever can repay the debt I hold so dear- so dear to my heart.

As the days and years go by

I’m still the apple of His eye

Precious oh how precious is His love

Do you think that He would be

Still calling and changing me

Now in my heart he lives through me

All that I am all that I need

All that I ever hope to be

All that I dream

All that I love

All that I hold so dear to me

Is in Your hand, Your nail scarred hand

That shows the plan for all the world

To see how much you love me.

These words have come to mean so much to me over the past couple of days. God's promises are so incredibly indescribably awesome. Yesterday I was reminded of Abraham and Sarah and how they waited for years and years for God to fulfill His promise of a son. And then at the ripe old age of 99, Sarah finally gave birth to Isaac. Too late? God's timing is never that. Always on time, always at the last minute you think possible. He always shows His power for our benefit. It's been good for me to remember that my life is in His hands and He holds the key to my heart.

I've been busy, busy, busy. But between school and work, there's still time for play! Last weekend I went and visited Trina and she took me fishing for the first time ever! Yup...I'm an amateur when it comes to fishing. But I caught two nice looking bass, so I was proud of my endeavor.

And this is the very first fish that I ever caught. Cute little thing ain't he?

Trina caught this whopper of a catfish. She's having a hard time holding him as you can see. She was also quite enthralled, as you can also see.

And for those of you who are weak of heart...sorry.

This is me cleaning my fish.

Trina and Roslyn play chess...this is when we were hanging out at this cute little coffee shop on Friday night.

All in all I'd say the weekend was a success. We had lots of fun just hanging out and being together. And now another weekend has come and gone and it's Monday. Lots of school ahead of me this week if I wanna get a good grade. So...here's to an awesome week ya'll! Keep Christ at the center of all that you do.

It's a wonderful day!

Warning: This is going to be an extremely random and very unpredictable post. Who knows what will transpire...

I am very happy. I paid $2.57 for gas today! To those of you who have cheaper prices in your area, please do not rub it in. And if you are old and lived in the good old days when gas was $0.29/gallon, please do not speak to me. My Aunt told me something to that affect the other day. The thought was not pleasing. But I am praying for the day when I can fill my car for something like...$15 for a whole tank! Wowsers! What a dream...

Football season is upon us! I am pumped. The sad thing is, I probably won't even have the chance to enjoy it that much. Thankfully, most games are on the weekend, so that'll help. I'm rooting for:

1. The Colts (most definitely)

2. Notre Dame 

(whom I've heard many good things about, plus they're high in rankings, and they're Indiana based and a Beachy family tradition) and...um...

3. the Hoosiers I would, but they stink right now in football, so I'll stick with basketball for this my favorite college.

And that's it where football is concerned.

School is going really good. My tutor said I had a good grade for my first assignment. Coulda fooled me.

I made the most horrible error in my whole cleaning career last week when I went to my clients home on the wrong day. Actually, it was the wrong week. I was mortified. My sweet lady that I work for was very understanding and nice, albeit a bit sleepy and unkempt due to the early morning rude awakening.

Tomorrow I am going to see my very own Trina. For a whole stinkin weekend. I am pumped.

Ain't she perty?

And because a post isn't a post without pictures...

Here's some that aren't even mine...

Courtesy of Tammy

Marsha and Trina

Courtesy of Jess (hope you don't mind! )

Because I still can't find my camera cord...

My cell phone insurance monthly premium has just increased by $4.99 per month. I am not impressed.

Next week (if it works out) I get to go help my lovely friend Kim with wedding preparations! Yay! I can't wait till their wedding and I can't believe that in a few short weeks Kim will be Mrs. Nate Eicher. Wow. Love ya girl! It was fun commenting back and forth the other day.

I love all of my friends. You guys rock the house down. God has blessed me so much more than I deserve.

"But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." (James 4:6-7)

I am so grateful for the wonderful grace of God. More often than not, I find myself becoming double minded. My desire is to cleanse my heart and draw nearer to God each and every day.

Have a rock-your-socks-off weekend!

Hey everyone! How's life?

Thursday I started school. Big whoop. Nah, not too bad. At first I was a bit overwhelmed, but it's only one course, and I should be able to handle 16 hours of school a week, right? Right. We shall see how it goes. But yeah...I'm taking nutrition. Big whoop again. Actually, it's not bad at all. I love it. Well, okay, I'm going to love it-- after I get through the section that asks questions such as, "From a Christian care giving perspective, what is the goal of health promotion? Describe the function of wisdom, knowledge, techniques, and community supports in achieving this goal." Hmmmm?? It'll be interesting answering that one. They're all interesting; just make you think.

The kids started school today. So that means I'm also busy grading papers, teaching, and answering questions. I'm teaching math this year---Pre-Algebra, 5th grade, and 1st grade. With a total of 5 students. Plus my little sessions with Katrina, who is special needs and still learning to read at 12.  And to think that math used to be my least favorite, absolute worst subject in school. I dunno how I'm gonna get this all done, but the other day as I was feeling overwhelmed, I knew that this isn't about me and what *I* can do, but rather what Christ is going to accomplish through me. His grace is sufficient for me.

Friday, Lish and I went up the the International Meetings for the day. We heard a couple of good speakers and had a really good time hanging out with Trina and Marsha. We drove back early Saturday morning. I got my work done and crashed after lunch cause they all wore me out. Or something.

Last night us girls headed up to Auburn for a surprise 16th birthday party for my cousin Kara. It was a successful surprise I would have to say. Love ya Kara! And happy sweet 16! And now I think I've done enough traveling for one weekend. It was all totally worth it though.

Lately the Lord has been speaking to me about worship. How much time do I spend worshipping my Savior God? Worship as in, to bow down, prostrate oneself. (From Strongs)

Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore you
Hope of a life spent with You
                
So, here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
And You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days, oh so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came to the Earth
You created all for love's sake become poor

And I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross...

Even though this doesn't even begin to describe the wonder and majesty of God, this reminds me to take the time each day to really and truly worship. NOT to be confused with praise. Rather deep and wholehearted adoration and worship before a holy and just God. Who not only deserves our worship, but requires it. So take time today to fall down before the Lord and really and truly worship!

Well...back to the old grind...

Ya'll have a wonderfully awesome week!

Your life is the story of a brutal assault on your heart by one who knows what you could be and fears it.

I've been thinking about that quote...makes me want to do all that I can to make sure that I am all that I can be through Christ and the strength that He alone can give me! 

Thought I'd better update before my life gets way too crazy again.

I am in deep mourning. For my summer vacation is about to end.  I have enjoyed it immensely though. It's just gonna take some getting back into the swing of things and adjusting my life once again. Pray for me this semester in school if you could. I'm currently feeling rather overwhelmed. There's a lot involved with the course that I'm taking, and there's a lot of time involved besides that time that I spend working, teaching my siblings in school, and trying to keep up with everything else that happens my way. I'm reminding myself that this is all through Christ, and not about me. He is my All in All, and He will guide me through this. It's just always hard to get started. So I'd appreciate prayer ya'll. Thanks a bunch.

I've been taking this week and last to just savor the last bit of my summer vacation. I've read some good books, watched some awesome movies (I almost committed a typo there and wrote, "read movies and watched books". Now there's an interesting scenario... ) laid out, spent time with sibs, went out to eat with Mom and Dad (had some interesting conversation there... ) and did some catching up on the phone. It's been a good summer. So sad to see it all end.

Here's to a fun and crazy summer!