This weekend has been so good.  I got to see a lot of people I haven't seen in a long time. I went to FNF which was a blast, hung out until 2:00 in the morning.  And Then went to the SDB church.  I went the night before for praise n worship which was so good. I didn't realize how much I missed everyone from there, and how much I really liked that church until I went yesterday. (And you should be proud of me Brittney for updating my xanga. ) Then I went sledding with people from there which was a blast, and tried snowboarding, failing miserably, but having fun.

After that I went caroling with my Methodist church. I had tried to get a bunch of people to go caroling with me but it worked out for the best that just my friend Megan could come.  It was much needed time for us to catch up, we had some really good conversations and so much fun together,  I haven't laughed that much with someone in long time.

I didn't go to bed until 3:00 in the morning and woke up after 12:00.  I love break.

Currently Reading Les Miserables a New Unabridged Translation (Signet Classics) By Victor Hugo see related

After randomly meeting this cool girl, Abby, who knows a lot of the same people I do; I have finally been inspired to update my xanga!!!!!!! woowho :).

My last entry I talked about not knowing where my finances were going to come from.

Well God, being the totally awesome cool God that He is, has been totally providing for me. By bringing random opportunites for me to make money, when I most need it. Like raking someone's lawn or the tips I get from working the coffee shop.

I didn't know where my tuition payments were going to come from and I was already behind on one with another approaching and my Aunt gave me $1100 which brought me up to date.  I am so thankful for all the people who have helped me out. God has really blessed me.

My homeopener is going to bring a support letter to her church, I still need about $2200 for my tuition, you guys can pray that God lays it on some peoples hearts to donate. I know God is going to bless them for it.

Well I love you all

chow :)

Ok so after going through about a week and a half of absolutely not wanting to go back to Masters and seriously considering not; I am finally excited about going to Masters. It's not that I am against the program, I love the people there, I respect the program and the leaders so much. But I had serious doubts about paying $5,000 to go there, when I could volunteer for different ministries and go to collge and see my friends from back home. But I really feel that Masters is where God wants me to be.  I can't wait to see everyone from last year, and I'm excited at what God is going to do in all our lives, I know He is going to work powerfully to shape us more into himself, I definately have some rough edges to get rid of.  Part of my pride, not wanting to be dependent on others (and wanting to give and not be given to), was going to keep me from Masters, God is going to break my pride. I value not being lazy, working  hard and earning what I get. Which is good but this year is kind of like grace, I can't earn it, I can do my part by living a holy life but that doesn't earn salvation. I can do my part by making every effort to get the funds, but God does the really providing. So going to Masters is going to completely wipe out my savings, (I won't have any money)  I don't know if I'll have money for a car. I won't have spending money for gas, hanging out, food, clothes (not like I spend a lot of money on clothes, anyways I've maybe spent  $15 since Christmas..lol.) But if God wants me in Master's he is going to provide, and this year I really have to trust in him.

 You can pray for my fiances and not to worry about them. I know God is going to provide. And I'm super excited because I'm going to be living with Denise and I talked to my new homeopeners and they seem cool. Which is an answered prayer, plus I had prayed that I live with someone else from Masters. God is so cool, I'm so silly for ever doubting him. Anyways got to go can't wait to see everyone from Masters. Love you all

Currently Reading Knowledge of the Holy - Reissue By A. W. Tozer see related

Before I forget, I want to mention something about the incredible visit I had with Lyndie on Wednesday. God is so amazing and Lyndie is such an encouragement and testimony to His  goodness. When I went to go visit her I didn't know what to expect I had heard this and that from different people, I was thinking she would be in bed unable to move.  But as I entered her room I was surprised to see Shannon there and Lyndie sitting in a chair chatting with her. Lyndie was still physically weak but she was filled with such vibrant  life as she gave God glory for her healing. I sat down on the bed and was privledged to hear the crazy stories of what had been going on, how She had almost died; she was in a coma, then had to have a machine breathing for her, I got to hear about her crazy hallucinations,  and about all the faithful people praying for her and most importantly how God had been using that whole situation to bring her family together, grow peoples faith, and heal other people in the process.

One thing I'll never forget is how she told me about not being able to talk, and wanting to cry out to God and praise him, how she just wanted to get up and dance, and with all the strength she had she yelled out to praise Him, and the shout came out as a raspy whisper. With the deepest sincerity a person can have she told me how Thankful she was just to be able to breathe, she was truly  grateful for the breathe she had.

Hearing her talk made me thankful for being able to praise God, and when I was at Cross-Current that night, I just wanted to dance for God I love to dance for God, sometimes I don't out of fear of what people will think, or not wanting todraw attention to myself, but all I could think of is how God is so worthy of my praise and how He has blessed me with being physically able to jump up and down and praise him with song and dance, it's a gift and I should live every momemt not  holding back, but  praising Him with my all- my whole heart, mind, and strength

Hey everyone,

So I'm back and camp was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it so much there and I love the kids, I had five darling girls in my cabin ages 9-10, two of them were my returning campers from last year (which reminds me I need to write them)

They were all crazy fun, my birthday was over camp so the campers got me cards and threw me a little party, it was so cute, I got a braclet and  hacky-sack from them.

It was also one of the girls birthday's in my cabin so we threw here a surprise b-day party we had four other cabins crammed into mine; the lights were off and then when she came in we all yelled surprise, she blew out her twix with a candle on it, as we sang happy birthday-it was great fun

Oh yeah 4 of my 5 girls went down for the alter call, I know seeds were planted this past week that will last a lifetime, thanks for the prayers.