I'm Still Alive

Yeah, I'm still here. It's been a crazy month or so. We've had two sets of company (and they stay in my bedroom... which I love being able to give up for a couple days in order to bless someone!). And my grandparents are coming in like 1 1/2 weeks. And the week after we head off to Next for 4 glorious days! Needless to say, I've been a bit busy. But, it's all been good. This evening I spent a couple hours shoveling dirt. I had lots of fun! :) Yes, I did... honest. We're getting our garden ready to plant. Dad & Mom ordered this ginormous mound of dirt. The people we ordered it from quoted us a wrong amount I think, 'cause we still have a LOT of dirt left. Wow!

God is good and continues to show Himself faithful to me, even when I'm unfaithful and faithless. I'm so glad He chose me to be His very own and saved me, though I so don't deserve it! I love getting to know God, and know Him in such an intimate way. Wow! That really is grace. I am saved by grace alone through faith alone.

I realized today that Next is only 3 1/2 weeks away! Yayness! I really want to start praying about the conference: the people going from my church, the speakers, the admin staff and the huge amounts of work that they're putting into this, the trip up and back (yay for a charter bus!), safety, 4 glorious days of simply focusing my heart on my Savior without the distractions of normal life (normal life is good, don't get me wrong... it is nice to have a break every now and then), my own heart and what God wants to teach me, how can I serve those around me, how can I earnestly love those I'm traveling with, how can I be humble and open to whatever God has in store for me, how can I enjoy the fellowship and fun that God will provide?! Those are just some thoughts running through my heart and head. I would covet your prayers!

Ok. There's my little update. Yay for CG tomorrow night. I so love "my kiddos."

Today's Picture Fun

I recently bought a new camera with some of my tax return money. I was able to have some fun with it today. Here's a couple shots that turned out.

What do ya think?

So, Alaina made some beautiful pics for my title! I had to change my blog template in order to use them since they didn't go with the Asian theme of my former template. What do you guys think? I'm still not totally sure if I like this template. I kinda do though. I don't really like changing my template very often because it takes so much work and I like things just so. :) Thoughts?

My Boy

I'm so grateful to God for my brother! He's such a joy and specific means of God's grace. I've been struck lately at how much he is maturing and growing into a godly young man. The other night we said goodnight as we passed eachother in the hallway. Jimmy stopped turned around and embraced me in a huge hug. He then proceeded to ask me how I was feeling (our fam has been having some allergy stuff lately) and made sure I was ok. I was deeply blessed by Jim's tender care for me. That same night I had a situation in which I wasn't quite sure what to do... nothing big, but I still wasn't sure. I asked Jimmy his opinion and he lovingly lead in that specific situation. It made my life easier. I'm so thankful God has provided leadership in my life. It's a privilage to the one Jimmy gets to practice on as he prepares to lead his wife one day. Bud, I love you so very much and am so grateful to God for you. You're one of my bestest friends and I can't imagine what my life would be without you! I can't wait to see what God has in store for you. Keep focusing on our Savior. Thanks for seeking to glorify the Lord in all you do. Thanks for seeking to keep your heart pure. Thanks for serving and loving me. Thanks for your unselfishness and patience. I love you!

Levi & Me

Spring Cleaning

I've taken part of the week off to help my parents do some spring cleaning, inside and outside! It's been fun. The weather has been perfect!

I'm also working on organizing my closet. Here's some stuff that I'm looking at using:

Faithful Power

"Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and sould and body be kep blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, ESV Bible