Restoration Weekend

The youth are planning a trip to Gatlinburg this December. Be in pray for these kids. And in the meantime, enjoy this video of our church staff:

Snakes

I hate snakes!!! I took Sarah, Nikida, and Sadie out to pee last night and Sarah freaked out. She tried to run into the house but realized the door was shut. She then went to the side of our house where we have a pile of bricks. (We're installing a door into our backyard). She starts barking and growling like I have never seen. So, I go over thinking there is a squirrel or something. I start to move the bricks just to show her that there is nothing there and to calm her down. I found some baby snakes. I grab the closest thing, a pick ax, and go at them. I got three baby snakes until a momma snake came out. It hissed and went under the house into the crawl space. So at this point I dop the ax, grab the girls, and run into the house. There really wasn't anything to do last night, so we went to bed like normal.

This morning I called animal control people after I got the number from the police. So three guys came out (two were super hot). They go under the house and come out with two big snakes and a couple little one. They then sprayed some stuff aroung out property. We asked how much we owe them and they said nothing. They told us to call if we had any more. I am so proud of my dog. I am glad that they are okay and we're okay. I still hate snakes tho!

Mandy

Yesterday was my sister's 17th birthday party. (She's on left bottom in black). I can not believe that she is 17! Wow! It makes me feel so old and makes me wonder why time flies by so fast. She had about 7 girls come and spend the night. At one o'clock, they were still up! She had a great time. And I really like her friends.

I did wonder about my sister for a while because she hasn't been... well, she's a late bloomer when it comes to the brains. I know she's 17 now, but in her little world all that matters is school, having fun, and hanging out with friends. And to me that's okay. No boys. Well, at least not yet.

I am very proud of her and happy that she's happy. She does awesome in school, has good friends, and a good head on her shoulders. She wants to get a job in January. And guess where she wants to work... Walgreens.

I love her so much and I wish her the best in all things!

Phones

I have had my cell phone for a couple of years until I finally broke it. I then had to use my brother's old phone. Well, I finally got myself a brand new phone. And I have learned one thing... I am technology challenged! It's apparently a music phone and it's very complicated. I did accomplish a very important thing though... my mom and dad got one too. And guess what... They now know how to text. I am so proud of them. I guess my work is done! :) I'm am gonna go call Shelby and ask her how to operate this thingy! Ya'll have a great day!

God's Message to Women

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you, woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man, because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him, so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity. From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man's life. I chose the rib, which protects his heart and lungs. And supports him, as you were meant to do. Around this one bone I shaped you.I modeled you. I created you perfectly and beautifully. Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being, his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken, before it will allow damage to the heart. Support man as the rib cage supports the body. You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side. You are my perfect angel, my beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence. And my eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart. Your eyes are beautiful, your lips, how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form, your hands so gentle to touch. I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep. I've held your heart close to mine. Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like me. Adam walked with me in the cool of the day, yet he was lonely. He could not see me or touch me. he could only feel me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with me. I have fashioned in you: my holiness, my strength, my purity, my love, my protection and support. You are special because you are the extension of me. Man represents my image - Woman, my emotions. Together, you represent the totality of God. So man, treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt me. What you do to her, you do to me. In hurting her, you only damage your own heart. The heart of your Father and the heart of her Father. Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib, that protects his inner self. Did you know that woman was so special in God's eyes?

~Author Unknown~

Walgreens

So, we had a manager meeting yesterday and Mr. Sheppard asked me a question. "Do you want your own store?" I have thought about being a manager for a long time. There are pros and cons. Pros: awesome insurance, retirement plan, my own hours, time for a family, money, my own store, and you get the point. Cons: being traded to awful stores, and the fact that I'm in school for physical therapy. I've been prayin about it for a while, and when Mr. Sheppard asked it kinda confirmed what I already knew. He said that I could have my own store in 1-2 years. And if I did, I'd be the youngest store manager. I submitted my application today.

I only have one more class and I'll have my bachlors in Biology. I will finish it this spring ansd I'm done with school. So, if I ever decided to go back and do physical therapy, I still have my degree. I owe no money for loans or anything to schools.

This is a big step, but I'm confident in my abilities and I know that this is what I need to do. Please keep this in your prayers. I'll let you know as more arises.