Jackson Hole Bible College

I am finally on my last year of high school, and am now getting ready for my big step into adulthood!
I found a college that doesn't just look awesome, but fits my personality to a tee! :D
I am so very excited to be going I can't wait to have enough money for this! I wish money grew on trees! School has been going well, and God has really helped me become a more joyful young woman! I still can't get over the fact I am 18 now! Even more scary is the fact that in 2 years, I will be 20! :O My mom and dad don't even want to think about that! This college is in Wyoming, and every time I watch the video, it just makes me want to go all the more! :D Here is the link: http://www.jhbc.edu
Maybe you will even find this college worth the money! I never thought I would be this excited to go to college! I hope that all my blog followers and well, and I hope to continue to read your encouraging comments and notes! God bless all! <3

My Life Partner

What do you think of when you hear life partner? Husband, wife, friend? Depending on who you are, your answers with be different.

Have you even been lonely, or heart broken? In those moments its hard to keep steady, and continue to live life.

At times we believe that we will never have a loving friend, or partner. We believe that God has some how deprived us of what we want the most!

But it is so untrue! God gave us himself, to be both our lifetime partner and friend! He will love you more that you can ever expect from any person on earth. Cause God is capable of a deep love, one that fills your soul with joy, and your heart with songs of praise! It is only through God that we can continue on steady, even when our hearts ache for a partner in life! God is our partner, he will fill that empty spot in your heart forever!

Even when you do find your life partner, they will never take the place of God! For he is, and always will be our partner in life! All you have to do, is accept him! Thank you for reading! Love to all and God Bless! <3

Inner Beauty

In today's world, girls work so hard to look their best everyday, to attract guys, and impress everyone!
But no one thinks about what a girl is on the inside! For truly, the inside is who they truly are! No amount of flirting or good deeds is going to change that!
There is not one girl I know how doesn't constantly worry about her looks, including myself I admit! But us girl don't need to "hunt" for the man of our dreams, for God himself will make it possible for that special person to see who you are on the inside!
The wrong guy will fall in love with your outer beauty, while the right guy will fall in love with the girl on the inside! My first relationship taught me that, actions and beliefs and feelings mattered more than outward appearance! Cause as you grow in love, you will fall in love with them just as they are on the outside too!
So girls....keep your insides the priority, and God will help you with both the inside and the outside! Love to all! God bless! :D

The Apple of Someone's Eye

Are you the apple of someones eye? Seems strange to ask such a question, but seriously, who considers you to be everything to them? Your mom,dad,sister,brother,friend,boyfriend, or girlfriend? But sometimes we miss who we really should be longing to be the apple of of someones eye.

That is God! What does God think of you? Well, just so you know, you already are the apple of his eye! I doesn't matter whether or not you have him in your heart, he still loves you! He loved you so much he died for you, so that you might live eternally in Heaven.

For that, we should be willing to do no less than give our heart and soul to the one who gives us our every breath! God saves, is a statement you may have heard several times, but not until you accept Christ, can you truly understand how true that statement is! I am happy to say, that I am the apple of God's eye, not because I deserve it, but because he freely gave it, like when he freely gave his life for me! I love God, and the wonderful place on which we live!

So, live for God, and love the life you live! God bless, love you all! <3

I fell in love with Indiana! <3

I was extremely excited and nervous before my flight to Indiana to spend time with my best friend and sister in Christ, Amelia! I arrived and the fun began! I loved every minute I spent in the beautiful state of Indiana! And it wasn't just the trees and country side that made it beautiful, but friends and fellowship with God and man! I miss it already, but at the same time missed home and Minnesota weather! I missed my old friends, but at the same time made new ones! During my stay, we went fishing, we went to the creation museum AGAIN! Met my teacher Ron Dudek, which was a great blessing! And we went to Prairie Conner's, which is place where people are living in a set up like the 1800s, lots a good history to learn from that! I had a wonderful time, and at the same time, learned to benefit people with my light heart and happy spirit! My thoughts were with my friend that lived there, whom I will never see again, but my memories where happy ones. I wondered how they were, and where they were in their walk, and how life was going for them! I miss that person allot...but continue to cling the the promise that the Lord is with them! :) Hugs to all of the friends I left behind in Indiana! :) I also thank God for my safe travels, and the extra blessing that God gave me, I was moved to First Class in my last plane cause someone didn't show up for it! It was great! I thank God for my blessings and a great experience! I hope you all are still continuing to read my blog, I'll be on allot more now! :) <3

Kentucky Trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are just some of the pics of my amazing trip to the Creation Museum!!!!!! The Neumans were our companions for the main fellowship we had there! I also got the awesome chance to meet several of the key speakers of Answers in Genesis!!!! It was great to meet them! (I am placing enlarged pics of my meetings with them at the bottom of my blog) This trip has also opened my eyes to how blind I have been these past months. I am not perfect, and after my trial, I wanted to give up, and drop my beliefs, and let the world take over from there. I guess you can say this trip has been a wake up call, and this is the last time you will here me speak of my trial! Yes, I will remember, and think of that person often...but from now on, I will try to make God the center of my life! I am going to treat my body like God's temple, and fill my mind with spiritual food! I am no longer going to just talk a good game, and I am going to live one! Truly God is patient! When I turn 18, I am going on a spiritual journey to learn how to lead people to Christ, and then go on a missions trip, if my tight wages allow...I pray I will have what I need! My dad always told me, that he has read several stories of people, who, while happily serving God, God sent that person he had planed for that person to be with! And if not the person, then the attitude to except a life of single service. I hope God will reveal himself to me, as I move forward in my spiritual life. I apologies for not posting more often, but truly I am now a new creature, and you will hear from me much more often! God bless, and keep reading and commenting! Love to all! <3

McDonald's Vollyball Team!

Let's go McDonald's, let's go! Hurrah!

I went to play volleyball today with all of my co-workers, along with several other McDonald's stores across our state! :D We played against each other until we had the teams lined up in order of performance! Then the winning teams played against each other, it was a blast! :D Today, I almost completely forgot my problems, it was so refreshing, I almost wanted to cry when it ended, it was too much fun! My team made fourth place in the finals and we received a cash reward of $5 each! The 1st place team received $20 for each team mate! So, for almost 4 hours, I ran, jumped, and got sand everywhere in my clothes, and had a wonderful time with friends! When I got home, I wished it could have lasted longer, it would have eased everything, and in many ways it did. I was reminded once again of how much I am blessed in my life! I love the fact that summer is really here for a while! :D Hope you are still enjoying reading my blog, and keep up with commenting! :D Thanks!

Shotgun girl is a lifeguard!

This is just a random picture of me! :P I have just started lifeguarding again, and I love it! Its so much fun, no matter if people come to swim or not, cause we lifeguards love to laugh and talk for hours! :D I have friends every where at work! Being a lifeguard is a responsibility, one I greatly enjoy, feeling both important and humbled by the task of guarding the lives of other peoples children and family members. Today I went swimming with a friend before going on duty, it was great! Even though it was raining and cold out, the water was wonderfully warm! :) After break sounded, I quickly showered and went on duty, but never did get to guard anyone cause it got colder and no one was crazy enough to jump in! LOL! So we left the pool open for a couple hours and played cards and laughed, it was great, even though it did get boring at the end! Work doesn't mean no fun, but it does mean responsibility! Even though the love of other people may fail me, God will never stop loving me, no matter what!

I wonder why God chose to bless me so much when I have been so ungrateful. My mind has been full of my suffering, but now I see truly how much I am loved by my heavenly Father!

Summer has begun!

So let's strip down to nothing and go swimming to cool off! :D This summer promises so much! Just looking at the next couple of weeks, I will be so busy with my two jobs, and my summer activities! So many things have changed in the last few years. I personally don't feel like I have changed, which probably isn't a good thing.....but I feel that God really does have a calling on my life. I have yet to find out what that calling is, but as I continue to work at earning my college fund, I feel a peace about the future! My whole family is looking forward to this summer, we all feel ready for some fun! The pool has opened, school is over, friends are free to play, and there is a ton of work to do! Some fun! :D :P lol! I know I probably won't get as much free time as usual cause I will be working so much! But I thank God for what he has done, even with the sad things that have happened in the last year, I still praise him for everything else he has done! I pray one day to be able to completely leave my depression behind, and turn over a new leaf! I still cry over what happened, I know now for sure that I will never ever forget what happened! I am looking forward to the trips we will take this summer, and the fun activities that are planned for this year! :D Oh wonderful, wonderful summer! :D

Going the extra mile!

With the summer weather kicking in, its time to get motivated! Last year, I was really getting into working out, and becoming in shape. Now, with a new year, I will once again charge the mountain! I love bike riding, and my work position provides a perfect excuse to bike. I live nine miles away from my job at McDonald's, and a block away from my job as a life guard at the pool. Today, I am going to bike to work for the first time this year! I am so looking forward to this chance at biking long distances. 9 miles is a nice workout, and it helps to keep you healthy and fit! When I first started biking to work, I lost 8 pounds in one week! Its a great feeling, and actually, working out gives you energy, instead of taking it away, as long as you don't over do it! So today, I will bike 18 miles, to work and back! I am really looking forward to this whole new venture. Its so great to be out in God creation, having some time of peace before working indoors! I strongly encourage people, for them to pick some form of exercise to do for the rest of the year. Not only will you become more fit, but your attitude will change as well. Wish me luck my first day of starting this after a whole winter of being cooped up indoors! I feel the joy of the season, and the joy of God filling me with peace about this year, even though this year has already turn out quite hard for me to deal with, I find myself still looking forward to it! It will be harder for me to get a chance to post in this blog as the summer season takes my train of thought away from my quiet life of winter time. I intend to keep in touch with all of my friends this year, so if you're a friend, and your reading this, feel special, cause I'll be a hard person to catch this year! :P :D God Bless you all, and have a great summer! <3>

Beautiful Life!

I think we all have experienced those crazy days when we wonder why we even try to make it through every day life. But, we must awaken to the fact, that we each have something to be thankful for!

I know, life sometimes stinks, but we would be lying to say we don't love this life we live in! In my life, I am surrounded by children's laughter, screaming, crying, and fighting. I am surrounded by papers, schedules, and work hours. My life is full; my future running before me with no apparent end. I love my siblings, all of them are adorable, and unique in their own special way! They all have their special talents, their special smiles, their special dimples, and their special hugs! I have several friends, girl and boy alike. I love everyone of them, far or near, they are all dear to me! The times I get a chance to be with them, are more special to me than the long school breaks, or the fishing trips with grandpa, I would rather be with them! :) I have two really good jobs, in which I am loved and respected by almost everyone. God couldn't have picked a more undeserving soul than myself! In the midst of my suffering, I am blessed! Thank you God for the beautiful life you have given me! Once again I can see love shining through my life....what more could I want! As the key chain says that was given to me as a birthday gift, it explains my life well; Life is a journey, God is my guide; we travel safely together, side by side! <3

I Turn Back to Him!

Have you ever had that old serpent, the Devil around your neck trying to get you to turn your face from your Saviour?! I can say that after the trial I went through, my face was not looking to God, but at my broken heart, and life problems. I have just returned to Him and his Word, no longer the strong confident girl I thought I was, but a beaten, weak and broken soul. I have cried many a tear, and tossed and turned many nights over my sorry plight. I can say this, I have learned that feeling sorry for yourself is not something to invest your time and strength into. Instead, when life's ride gets bumpy, look toward God. He is the only one who knows your every thought, your every question, your every struggle. Our human mind cannot fathom God's love for us, or what he does everyday just to get our much desired attention. God desires our love like the groom desires his bride! We are the bride of Christ.....let's start acting like we are the bride, instead of the wedding coordinator, who has the very weight of the world on his or her shoulders! I would not recommend anyone to walk the path I have been walking the past few days. If you are already walking the path of self pity, GET OFF OF IT! Looking at my life, I am still so blessed by God, I wonder that God didn't say to me, " Hey, look at all this, then tell me to my face that I have let you down!" I have gone back to Him, and He has welcomed His lost child with open arms and overflowing love! I feel God's joy re-entering my heart, I feel once more fulfilled! Yes, I still ask, "Why did this have to happen, Lord?" But I may never know. God only knows why this had to happened to me. I have a big family, many friends, and a God who loves me! What more do I possibly need?! Not to mention I have two great paying jobs! God has blessed me more than I deserve! I love Him with all my heart! Thank you God for all you have done for me!
Now, don't get me wrong, life is going to be bumpy whether God is in your life or not, but your future is secure in His care! Accept Him, repent and ask Him to come in to your heart, and He will give you the joy of salvation! Thanks for reading! God bless you!