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| Today, I jumped onto my bed and then
*CRASH*
I broke a bed lift.. it went STRAIGHT THROUGH.. and they're brand new :(
Anyone want to work out? >.< keke
On a good note: Getting less homesick... learning dependence in every moment of the day.. can't wait for small group to start!
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| wow.. i haven't updated in forever!! i dunno if anyone even reads this anymore :p oh wells!
so
school is starting soon.. and i'm excited, nervous, apprehensive, all
rolled into one.. i've finally decided on a major i'm gonna stick with
:D FINALLY... <drum roll please>.. elementary education!! My main
goals in my career were to:
1. be a witness through helping people
2. work with children
3. be able to use it for missions
and
i can do all that.. without the emotional trauma of going into
medicine. sigh.. even though it's taken a while to figure it out.. God
is faithful and His timing is perfect.
here's my schedule.. even after changing it at the last minute.. it still is pretty good..
http://schedule.illinexus.org/plan?&n1=201&d1=EPS&n2=104&d2=GEOG&n3=101&d3=SPCM&n4=216&d4=PSYC&n5=261&d5=MUS&n6=130&d6=MUS&shown=,33744,33520,30332,44153,35775,30675,32583,37707,37715&timetable=fa07
the
only thing is black chorus takes up sooo much time.. but when will i
ever get a chance to sing in a Gospel choir again?.. Gospel music is my
new "thing".. I could listen to it 24/7 and get so blessed :D
i <3 my family.. they make coming home for summer worthwhile..
my awesome sistah.. aim.. who was sadly gone at u of i for most of the summer :(.. isn't she photogenic? what a hottie..but she's taken guys.. too bad for u 
tyler jane, addison clark, casey madisen.. sweetest nieces ever :D i'm gonna miss them running at me yelling "auntie candy!" 
ready for a new semester everyone?? let's do this..  | | |
| It's almost Friday!!! I'm so excited... my sister's getting married.
har har har....
actually my sister is using my xanga and i'm sleeping in the other room.
this is now amy...
Normally I would write an evil comment about how she burped real loud,
or farted, or something, but today... since she is my maid
of honor... i will write something good!
1) I love my sister candis so much you should all eprop her like at least 3 times
2) I love my sister candis so much you should write one thing that she has done that made you smile
3) I love my sister candis so much you should tell her how great she is :)
4) and lastly... I love my sister candis so much because she is not only my sister, but my sister in Christ.
how special is that?
I have to say i'm the luckiest sister in the world. Praise the Lord!
c'mon eprop me... you know you want to :)
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| Do you ever get that feeling that God is speaking just to you? It sounds a little selfish or self-obsorbed.. but in the most God-honoring way possible, I felt like every word from George Verwer's lips, lines from the praise songs, and especially what P. Min said hit me somewhere deeper. I even got to see an old friend from high school that I always saw as a little sister in Christ.. and guess what?! we were struggling with the same exact thing to a tee. Seriously Jesus, how could you be so good to me?
I think my biggest struggle was grasping the width, depth, and greatness of God's love. This verse kept coming to mind:
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? -Romans 8:35
I am so forgetful of God's promises to me..I was letting my past dictate how much of God's love I would receive.. "Oh no.. I don't deserve THAT much grace".. when I forget that I deserve nothing at all but eternal damnation. Grace is beautiful amen?! :D
It's really funny how things come together. The night before revival I was forced to face past struggles and sins that I would much rather just sweep under the rug, and I had every intention of keeping it that way. But Jesus wanted me to experience healing and He's not through with that work. Which makes it all the more exciting.. there is always MORE when it comes to God's work. More grace, more hope, more love, more forgiveness, more growth, more of JESUS. Let's dive into the sea of grace without hesitation, knowing that He will save us.. Let's run to Jesus...
Chariots of Fire.. beautiful picture of running to the savior both literally and figuratively..
How was revival you might ask? Ask me in a year.. only time will tell.. because it's not about the immediate emotions and passion but the transformation of heart and character...
Shades of grey turn to color...
Chains of fear turn to freedooooom!!! | | |
| I couldn't resist the opportunity to show how much i love my nieces :D, and how much they love me... kekeke
so.. my niece likes to write me notes, but this is her FIRST email correspondence.. her mom dictated it for her:
dear auntie,
I love you. I miss you a lot. I think Casey misses
you too. I like playing with you. I hope you come
back shortly at auntie Amy's bridal shower. I hope
you come soon and I think auntie Amy misses you too.
And your mommy and daddy will see you later,
alligator.
Love,
Tyler
Me, Casey, Amy, Tyler
Being an auntie is great :D
AND
An ODE to my sister AMY
Amy, how I love thee, let me count the ways
you will be a Branahl in a couple of days (weeks :D)
I will miss your smelly farts (HAHA)
you will be always in my heart
sorry i told the world of your flatulence..
at least i didn't do it at the wedding reception.. :D
but seriously.. I LOVE my SISTA! congrats my dear...
we're such goofs.. i call this our calvin and hobbes picture.. | | |
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