tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49112767854553519432024-03-12T19:09:36.224-07:00Seek ye firstAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254831898985664331noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911276785455351943.post-43898077979724571742013-07-15T18:41:00.000-07:002013-07-15T18:41:40.717-07:00Hiking out West. . .<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, I have not posted in a bit and for that I do apologize. Around a month ago my family went on a vacation out West,we had a total blast!!! My favorite adventure of the whole trip was definitely the hiking around Jenny Lake. The views were picturesque and the company was fantastic! We made so many memories: passing the last water bottle around and proportioning the sips, tripping over large boulders, hearing strange noises echo in the trees, laughing so hard our bellies hurt.</div>
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Overall it was a wonderful day! </div>
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These little guys were so cute and this one followed us for awhile. </div>
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The whole clan </div>
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Our ride to the trail.</div>
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This view was out of this world. . . .</div>
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My amazing parents </div>
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Jack stepped in the ice cold water to get this marvelous picture.</div>
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The best family one could ever ask for! </div>
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My Sophomore year has been completed and summer break has begun! </div>
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I was not very diligent in updating my blog this past semester of school, and I do apologize. I was honestly very busy with school and such. </div>
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The school year ended off with a fun college activity to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. </div>
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I had never been before and was anxious to spend half a day roaming around in a small town set in the 1800's. From railroad junctions, to Edison's workshop, Henry Ford's Model T and much more. </div>
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Matthew and Me ;)</div>
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The weather was absolutely perfect! </div>
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I loved this windmill! </div>
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The college students have returned home and work, work, work, is what I have planned for this summer. I will definitely be posting more during summer.</div>
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Happy Easter everyone!! :) </div>
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I know, I know, a little late, but better late than never, right? I really am busy with school work, ministries, and work, true story. </div>
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I find I am most happy when my whole family is here including: Mom, Dad, Brooke, Nicole, Jack, and also Matthew! And this Easter they were all at my house! I absolutely loved it! I could have probably had an emotional melt down as we all sat around in the living room playing a board game. I looked around at everyone. My amazing parents whom I am so thankful for! My eldest sister and my brother, there love story is incredible and such a blessing. My other sister Brooke who I believe makes the most incredible teacher in Ohio and whom I miss terribly. And lastly Matthew, my wonderful boyfriend! </div>
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I thank God for the special family he has placed me in! </div>
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So much has happened this past month and a half. My sisters Brooke, Nicole, and my brother Jack came up one weekend and we were able to catch up! I always enjoy having my whole family here, we have such a blast! We also were able to get some good pictures since my favorite photographers were in town! :)</div>
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It was a beautiful, snowy winter afternoon! </div>
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Than a couple weeks ago the college went on a activity to Michigan for the day where we went tubing in the snow. I was not able to participate in the activity since I am still recovering from my surgery but we still had a great time! It was absolutely gorgeous outside. The weather was perfect, the sun was shining, there was a good amount of snow on the ground. Everything made for a wonderful afternoon! </div>
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This past week Brooke and I had the privilege to go visit my eldest sister and awesome brother-in-law. It was such a great stay filled with crazy sister pictures, yummy yummy food, lots of catching up, nail painting, putting late night face masks on, a full game of monopoly, and last but not least making popcorn in a whirley pop. :) </div>
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Aren't they just so cute? ;) Jack treats my sister like a princess and as her sister I can't ask for anything more than that. </div>
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Never have I played monopoly all the way through, but I absolutely loved it! :)</div>
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You are probably wondering what exactly a bunionectomy is...well briefly it's a surgery performed where your bunion is literally sawed off and a screw is placed in your foot. Now that sounds pleasant right? No! When I was around 15 years old I noticed a bunion on the side of my right foot starting to grow. I loved running and this put a damper on my track meets and cross country meets to the point where I was almost in tears because of the pain this irritating bone caused me. As the years went on the pain progressed. Candy-sale was a nightmare, after a long day of walking and selling candy my bunion would be swollen and bruised and I would be in a state of immense shooting and throbbing pain. </div>
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Now four years later I had the surgery performed on Tuesday! I have had surgery one other time when I was four years old to have teeth removed, but I don't recall it. I wasn't really nervous about the surgery just worried about the after affect and how I would manage with one foot. Early Tuesday morning my parents and I drove to St.Anthony's hospital; as I sat in the back seat holding a boot and anxiously awaiting the surgery procedure. </div>
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This is my beautiful foot before surgery. :) Notice the lump on the right side, that is the bunion. </div>
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I was physically drained after the surgery and was dying of thirst. A nurse came in and showed me how to use the crutches and what not and soon we were heading home. </div>
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Now it has been 3 days since my surgery and I am not in too much pain. I had a Dr.'s appointment today and was excited to see my foot with the bandages off. I was kinda worried that my foot was going to look like Frankenstein's foot or something but it did look just a "little" better than that. </div>
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This past month has been beyond busy. The finals are completed, the college students are home, and there is utter silence in the school building, Christmas Break has begun! :) And now. . . you are about to enter picture over load! :) </div>
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My sister, Nicole, posted a wonderful post of Thanksgiving day! The day after Thanksgiving my parents, Brooke, Matthew and I put up the Christmas decorations. We enjoyed ourselves greatly! </div>
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Matthew and I put up the "charlie" brown tree. </div>
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After decorating the tree we went to the local Christmas parade, downtown Chesterton. It was freezing but we managed to watch part of the parade, sipping hot cocoa, and laughing and talking with chattering teeth. </div>
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Fairhaven's band float, of course the best at the parade! :) </div>
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A few weeks after this the college took the very notorious Christmas Lights Activity to Chicago! I had the best group ever, consisting of two other couples and Matt and I. We ate at a wonderful Italian restaurant called <i>Osterio via Stato, </i>walked the beautiful lit streets of Chicago, and ended out the night at the Walnut for dessert! It was a fantastic evening! </div>
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Stephanie, as junior high and high school buddies, little did we know that we would one day go on a double date to Chicago! :) </div>
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Than this past Friday was our churches Christmas Banquet, Matthew and I had a splendid time serving together! I saw Matthew off yesterday afternoon and now Christmas break has begun. This however is not going to be the usual Christmas break for me, I have foot surgery on Tuesday, but that is saved for another post! :) That's all for now folks! :)</div>
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Change. . . This would be the word that has occurred in my life these past weeks. Fifteen days ago my eldest sister got married to the man of her dreams. The week was crazy preparing for last minute wedding details, bridesmaids flying in for the wedding, sister coming in from Ohio, grandparents from Texas, there was no time for me to think, literally. The wedding was absolutely gorgeous and the bride was stunning, the most beautiful woman I had ever laid eyes on. The day was perfect! They said their I do's, cut the cake, greeted and said goodbye's and soon the happy couple was off. The next day Brooke headed back to Ohio, and my grandparents back to Texas. </div>
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This is when the change occurred, and I finally realized how lucky I was to have two older sisters to have grown up with for nineteen years of my life All of a sudden they were ripped out of my life, well maybe not ripped but gone. . . . and I was at a state of complete devastation. Yes I love my parents deeply and I am so happy to be alone with them for the next few years, but I wanted my sister home. <br />
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On a Sunday night my sister and her husband came home to pick up the gifts and show us pictures from the honeymoon. I was so thrilled to be able to see my sister and her new husband. I walked upstairs in my room to grab something and Nicole followed me up the stairs and into my room. She asked how mom was doing, how dad was doing, and than how I was doing. This is when I burst into tears and she gripped onto me and we stood there and just hugged each other for a while both crying. Not much was said during that time but yet so much was said at the same time. She told me she loved me and to text to her daily telling her about college drama, about my boyfriend, just everything in general. I did not want to see her leave, I wanted to simply have her and her new husband live in the basement. However, I know that is not a good idea nor even a possibility. I love you Nicole so much! I will miss walking down two flight of stairs and skimming through your closet or asking you for help onto what to wear, or can you put on this scarf for me? I will miss listening to her talk to Jack and smiling to myself thinking how totally in love they were. I will miss the coffee being made every morning. I am going to miss you ever so much, but I know that new memories will be made. Love ya Nicole with all my heart! </div>
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Where to begin? I am not sure! The last two months has been super crazy; I know that is no excuse for ignoring your blog, but it is mine. </div>
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My mother was diagnosed with cancer in mid-August shortly after my sister moved to Ohio to teach. I did not understand God's timing of this, but God's timing is perfect and He knows best. When I heard of the news I was shocked. One never is prepared to hear the word "cancer" in their family. I was standing next to my mom as she spoke to the doctor, and I saw her face as the doctor confirmed her tumor to be cancerous. The first thing I thought was why, why now, my sister just moved, my other sister is getting married in 2 1/2 months. This isn't the best timing I thought. As my mom hung up the phone what surprised me most was how strong she was, she seemed to have peace come over her. I however was in complete devastation. My parents drove me to work that day and I remember going into work thinking only of my mom and praying the whole day. While at work that day I was encountered by a 4 year old boy who came up to me and gripped his arms around my legs. I knelt down and looked into his deep brown eyes to see what he needed. He looked at me with such love in his eyes and said, "Miss Wauren, you look like you need a hug." I smiled at him as my eyes welled up with tears and whispered a faint "yes". He swung his arms around my neck and squeezed for a long time; I returning the hug. He than whispered in my ear "I love you Miss Wauren, its gonna be ok." </div>
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These past few months have been one of testing, and trying. My mother is now cancer free, and is to have radiations five times a week for 2 and 1/2 months. Through this, our family has drawn closer and my relationship with Christ has grown stronger. Please continue to pray for my mom. </div>
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Along with this, my sister is now getting married in six, short days, and I am so excited to be able to share a part of this memorable event with her. I am looking forward to seeing how God will use her and her soon to be husband. A few weeks ago her fiance' was able to come up for a visit and we were able to have a double snack shop date. We always joked about it, but this time it really happened. :)</div>
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On our double date. . . Nicole and Jack </div>
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I have been super busy with school work, ministries, and work! And now this week we will be cramming last minute things needed for the wedding. I am enjoying my sister Brooke being home and all "five" of us being together for the last time. </div>
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Most girls wish for an older brother to protect them, and to beat up mean boys! As a matter of fact, that is what I wished for, until. . . I realized just what I had. I had two <i>older</i> sisters! What girl gets to grow up knowing that no matter what, she will have two older sisters that stand up for her and defend her no matter what? What girl gets to grow up with two other wardrobes to choose from? :) What girl gets to live with two of her best friends? What girl gets to have an older sister help her experience new things, such as high-school, or college? What girl is able to have a slumber party with her best friends/sisters on the night before Christmas and giggle for hours sharing secrets? I was able to do all these things and much more!<br />
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This pics always makes me smile. . . .love my crazy sisters!!<br />
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As I look back over my life I recall countless memories with my sisters. Some are joyful memories, and some not so much! But my sisters and I never stayed resentful at each other for long. We could fight, scratch, bite, spit,call names for a half an hour and than the next minute we would be skipping through out the house together best of buds again! Oh. . and I can't forget the times we would help cover each other up! I never understood siblings who ratted each other out, not us three. . . we tried best not to get the other one in trouble. :)<br />
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I say all that to say, that this Tuesday one of us three LaBate girls is moving to Ohio, my sister Brooke! I am filled with mixed emotions about her leaving. At first I was upset about the timing. Why now? Why her? But now I am happy, and looking forward to see how God will use that special lady as a Christian school teacher. Yes, I am sad, and am going to miss her ever so much, but so excited to know she in the center of God's will. I look forward to making trips to visit her and her coming home for holidays! </div>
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The Elkhart Fair was one filled with many memories that I will remember always. A group of college students took a bus and we spent the whole entire day here, I mean the whole literal day. From sun up to sun down. . . a <i>long</i> day to say the least. It was however a very fun filled days with many laughs.</div>
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I was able to take a six hour train ride to Port Huron, Michigan, and from there get picked up by Matthew and his parents and go across the border to family camp! To sum up family camp in a phrase it would be "a crazy, tiring, but AMAZING week." Let me add...one of the best weeks of my life. :)<br />
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This was the first time I had been in Canada, and to tell the truth I couldn't really tell the difference, besides the frequent "eh's" and the Tim Hortons at every corner. Btw for all of you that have never had a Tim Horton's ice coffee, I strongly suggest you go to Canada if just for that. :)<br />
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I was able to stay in an air conditioned cabin with Matt's family, while he stayed in a cabin of guys. Every morning I was able to get up and help make breakfast, which was loads of fun. It was interesting to see different people's personalities at 6 in the morning. I just needed a burst of coffee and I was good till 7 at night. Matt made sure I got that every morning, so as to prevent any crabbiness. lol After breakfast there was a devotional, lunch, free time, split sessions, dinner, night service, snack, and more free time before bed time. I was able to help serve all the meals, which was actually very enjoyable.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"> I was thrilled to finally meet Matt's awesome family, and I hope to have the opportunity to go to family camp next summer. Many fantastic memories were made there! :)</span><br />
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Today I celebrate Miss Brooke Emily's birthday! This young lady is not only my sister but the best friend any girl could have. She was the best playmate ever, as was told in a previous blog. In high school she was there every step of the way. Teem activities, practices, lunch, she always was willing to let her younger sis hang out with her and her friends. We fought like typical sisters, but once someone laid a finger on me,they were in deep trouble. She showed me the ropes in high school and once I entered college she was there for me as well. I was even privileged to be in a class with her. It felt like high school, sitting next to her giggling like school girls, and being totally confused in class together. Only sisters can glance at each other in class and start laughing out loud because the teacher said something that sparked something funny in both their minds. Brooke and I, we are like that. . we have that bond that only sisters can share. I love her so much and am so thankful for the great role model she has been for me. I am going to miss her company in college so much. I know God has something great in store for her. Happy 22nd Birthday Brooke!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254831898985664331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911276785455351943.post-62206213570670549992012-06-17T04:05:00.000-07:002012-06-17T04:05:31.919-07:00I Have the Greatest. .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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See this man right here? That is my hero. Every girl thinks their daddy is the best and strongest and most handsome, but my dad, he really is all those things.</div>
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I remember when I was younger sneaking into the bathroom and watching my dad shave, it fascinated me! I remember going outside while my dad grilled and throwing a Frisbee. I remember playing Tickle Pickle with my sisters and dad, a game that my dad made up; which consisted of him throwing a blanket over his face and walking around the house like Frankenstein trying to find us, then once he did he would grab us and tickle us. That game still sorta scares me in a way! :) I remember my dad picking me up and flipping me around and making my feet "walk" on the ceilings. I remember going to the park as a family and swinging on the swings and my dad would (clearing throat) well. . .he would just be my dad! ;) I remember my dad putting me on my shoulders when I got tired of walking. I remember my dad teaching me how to roller blade, and ride a bike and how he kept making me get up and try again. I remember sitting on his lap while he drove the car and doing the steering, and thinking I was big stuff. I remember my dad reading me stories and making it up as he went along and never reading what was in front of him. I remember playing basketball with dad at night. I remember every Christmas gathering around the tree and dad reading the Christmas story. I remember dad praying for things and seeing results that were miracles to me as a young child.<br />
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I finished telling all my children at the Day Care what my summers were like, and they stood there in awe and amazement thinking that I did have the most amazing childhood. Which I did. One of the young boys looked at me and with all honesty said, "Well, that would explain why you and Miss Brooke are the best teachers ever!" I smiled to myself. . I love my job!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254831898985664331noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911276785455351943.post-26009942030643914452012-05-29T18:11:00.001-07:002012-05-29T18:48:22.521-07:00Memorial Day Fun. . .This past Memorial Day we had a cook out and had a few friends over to play games and eat divine food! My dad grilled up some tasty hot dogs, bratwursts, cheeseburgers, and corn on the cob! After we stuffed ourselves full with scrumptious food we headed out doors to work off all that we had just eaten! It was a gorgeous day, sunny and nice and warm. The games we played consisted of corn hole, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and Frisbee. Mr. Josh and I were unstoppable at badminton, truly we were! :) Volleyball was lots of fun. . .but sadly I am not so good at that sport. We headed back inside and played some heated competition of ping pong. My dad of course was the champion of that! :) Over all we had a great day filled with many memories!<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Well, I am officially not a freshman anymore!! This school year has ended, graduation has passed, goodbyes have been said, and now work, and more work must begin. This school year was one of learning. I didn't expect college to be much different from high school, but it was. Balancing work, school, ministries, and homework was no easy thing. I did eventually get used to the schedule and and enjoyed my first year of college. I made many new friends, and I can't wait to make many more great memories with them. On Thursday, it was my sister Brooke's graduation ceremony from college. I will miss her deeply in college. I always felt like someone had my back when she was there. She is such a great role model for me and I love her so much. I am so excited to see what the Lord has in store for her. </span>
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This past Wednesday the college took an activity to Turkey Run State Park and spent the whole day there. I had been there once before and was hoping one day to get a chance and go back, and I was able too! We started off the day by canoeing, now. . . unfortunately I did not get any pictures of this very memorable event. Our canoe got dumped twice, and the water luckily was not that unbearable, however, once out of the water and in the shade I was in a constant state of frigidness, if there is such a thing! The canoeing was quite an adventure and loads of fun! :) After we changed into dry clothes we headed to a pavilion at Turkey Run ate lunch and took off of on one of the trails. The trail was beautiful and I wish we could have gone through it slower. </div>
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This past month has been beyond busy! Just this past week I had seven projects due and this next week is my church's annual Preaching Conference which I am looking forward to. At the end of March we had a college activity. We went ice skating and than went to Cracker Barrel for lunch. I had a great time as usual! I have never been ice skating so I was a little hesitant on the ice. I did have a "professional" Canadian try to teach me how ice skating works. ;) However, after a few times around I finally let go of the rail and very cautiously ice skated. :) After the ice skating adventure we went to Cracker Barrel, which is a favorite of mine! We ate a delicious meal and headed home. I had a fantastic time! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254831898985664331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911276785455351943.post-38493706471922402042012-03-15T04:08:00.000-07:002012-03-15T04:08:38.137-07:00Happy Birthday Nicole!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Today is my sister Nicole Elizabeth's birthday. This young lady is so very special to me, and I am proud to be called her little sister. Nicole and I fought so much through my elementary years, primarily because I was six years younger than her, and therefore my maturity level was way lower. However, even though we bickered and fought I never loved her any less. I remember on many occasions being in junior-high and her coming to my class and dropping off a candy bar and note. Maybe it seemed insignificant and meaningless to her, but to me it meant that my big sister took time out of her day and thought of me. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I grow older and now am in my freshman year of college, my sister and I have grown closer. This young lady has been an incredible example to me and a great role model. Different things came into her life and I would watch, I am sure without her realizing, but she never got discouraged or grew impatient. She continued to be faithful to God so confident that He was in control and would take care of her, and He did and still is. I am so thankful for her amazing testimony to me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not only is Nicole a great example and sister but she is talented in so many ways. Brooke and I often joke that Nicole is capable of doing anything, from cooking to decorating, she is fantastic! She also is so brilliant, and gorgeous to say the least! I know God has great plans for my sister!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Nicole, I love you so very much! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254831898985664331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911276785455351943.post-64163037285342457862012-03-12T17:04:00.000-07:002012-03-12T17:04:46.887-07:00Fun Times<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One night this past week my sisters and I made dinner together, which is always a blast. Most of the time it takes us a little longer to prepare the meal because we are too busy goofing off, and singing crazy songs together. Never the less we did end up up making some very fine Parmesan Chicken. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Than 3 days later the college students headed to Angola, Indiana to go tobogganing. To tell the truth I wasn't so sure I wanted to get on a toboggan when I saw exactly what all tobogganing entailed. I thought to myself "Great. . . it's like riding a roller coaster except. . except no seat belts!. . .Wasn't there something wrong there?" Well obviously I did make it out alive, and I <i>did</i> go down twice! It was loads of fun and one of those thrilling experiences so much in a way that you screamed ridiculously just for kicks the whole way down. The night was very enjoyable, and I had a fantastic time! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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After hustling around the gym for quite some time taking orders and delivering food, I found time to actually sit and watch the auctioning off of great desserts, and fun tables put together for the academy classes to purchase.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well that just about wraps up my month, I promise to post sooner next time! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18254831898985664331noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911276785455351943.post-73053423384609909232012-02-07T16:24:00.000-08:002012-02-07T16:24:10.395-08:00A Favorite!!<div style="text-align: center;">I am sure you all have had that moment when you hear, maybe a moving piano piece, or an emotional speech, when that sudden chill runs down your back and goosebumps rise up, sending a shiver, that might even make your heart skip a beat. That moment when you are in such awe, and sometimes tears fill your eyes, and you are thrilled in a way, and it causes you to sit back and really think. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I say all that to say that moment happened to me in my church Sunday night when a group got up and sang "Finally Home". The words are so gripping, and visual. The chorus is personally my favorite! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Verse 1)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">"When engulfed by the terror</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Of tempestuous sea</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Unknown waves before you roll</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">At the end of doubt and peril is eternity</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Though fear and conflict seize your soul </span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">(Verse 2)</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">When surrounded by the blackness</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Of the darkest night</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">O how lonely death can be</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">At the end of this long tunnel</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Is a shining light</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">For death is swallowed up in victory</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">(Chorus)But just think of stepping on shore</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">And finding it heaven</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Of touching a hand and finding it God's</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Of breathing new air and finding it celestial</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Of waking up in glory and finding it home</span></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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