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!