Sunday Again!

Well today was pretty much the same as usual. I will be officially teaching the 3rd and 4th grade girls Sunday school class starting next Sunday for the summer. I cannot wait for that. Tonight was great as well. Mrs (Deena) Royalty came to church tonight, and I was so excited to see her. She is such an encouragement to me! Pastor Royalty preached another awesome message on Christ's death, and being made sin for us, and how God was pleased to bruise Him (Jesus) -- Isaiah 53:10 -- the message just made you really think about all that Jesus had to face, and what He went through for us!!! We then had an afterglow (which Mr. Nielsen recruited us old and feeble college students to attend), we ate then played softball outside with the rest of the church (those who stayed for the game, of course). It was a lot of fun, and I am really enjoying the games after church on Sunday night. It is a good time of fellowship, excercise, and friendly competition.
Well, I am work tomorrow, so there most likely won't be much to say, but I cannot wait for Beth and Jenn to come up on Friday.. I am so excited to see them. I miss them both soooooo much!!!!
In departing, I leave you with a verse...........
I Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

TOMORROW'S SUNDAY!

Last night, was quite possibly my worse night at work since I've been back from school. There is one manager who does not like me, and he was, as normal, rude to me. We for the most part can get along, but when he gets stressed out, he always takes it out on me. Last summer, he was so mean to me the one night that he made me cry, and I do not cry in front of people. I hate it when people see me cry. But I don't believe I work with him today, and if so, it is only for like an hour r two.
But tomorrow is Sunday. I love Sundays. I love my bus kids, and all the kids on the other busses as well. I missed them so much, and am really glad to see them again. I miss my bus kids at Faith as well, but I will see them agian on August 30th (which just happens to be my birthday as well) =] So tomorrow will be great, and I think today will be okay as well. I guess we will see!
Oh and Beth adn Jen (my two favorite people from Faith) might be comng up Friday for the play, I cannot wait to see them!!!! I miss and love them sooo much!

GOD IS GOOD!

Today was an interesting one for me. First my mom sister and I where driving to the Austintown Wal Mart, about half an hour from us, and we where on 680... I hate 680 everyone drives so recklessly on it, and once again, we almost got hit by a semi not paying attention.. that always happens.. well our car broke down, which my family just spend a lot of money on getting a new transmision for it... so my dad came and picked us up and we had the car towed, the mechanics said that it was our fuel pump (in the past month I know of two other poeple who's cars stopped because their fuel pump was broken.. that's wierd) but so they fied it and said that we can pay for it as we get the money (we have known them for forever, but that was very nice of them). Then tonight at church Bro. Don came up to me and asked me if I would like to take over and teach the 3rd and 4th grade Sunday school class, he still has to talk to Miss Holland, but I am very excited about that! I also found out that for Neighborhood VBS I am going to be in the Davis's group, which I am very excited about that as well. God has just been good, and I cannot wait to see what else He has in store for me!

VERY EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

I was online looking for the words to the song "Via Dolorosa" and I was so excited when I found them, then I decided to search for a recording of it so that I could hear it.. everything was a dead end til I got to this little side bar thing that said download here.. so I clicked on it, and I had to install this player thing, but it has sooo many different recordings of the song, I am super excited, I love this song, and there is this woman who sings it, and there's nothing added to it, just her vocals and piano, and it sounds so pretty. I am so excited I found it!

SIDENOTE

I have the greatest friends in the world. I am so thankful for each and every one of them. The ones that I have here at home, as well as the ones at Faith (who I miss soooooo much). Once again, Carl like made my night, and all he had to do was say that he missed me and tell me to smile. =] I'm easy to make happy. I am seriously so thankful for the friends I have made at Faith (I love all my friends here as well), but it has been great getting to know everyone at school. They all have a place in my heart (even though all of us did not always get along) but I do not know that this past year would have been half as enjoyable if it where not for a selected few: 1. Jen (my "Son"), she is such an encouragement to me, and our late night drives, getting back seconds before curfew, while having our encouraging talks will always be remembered; 2. Bethy (my "Favorite person in the world"), i just got closer to her this semester but she is so great. She is so nice, and such an encouragement to all of us students, plus she always makes me laugh; 3. Carl (my "Bro"), he is always there to make me smile when I am down, and he has had my back more than anyone else this past semester, he has stood up for me (when someone who I thought would have, did not), and I appreciate that so much; 4. Tyler (I am his "fav person in the world" - atleast that's what it says when I call him -- I have no idea who would put that as my name in his phone) I must admit at the beginning of the semester i could not stand him and his brother, but as I got to actually know them, and talk to them more, he became the person who I always turned to when I had something pressing that I needed prayer about, and when I needed advice about a certain situation, it was his words that really helped me to realize what I should do; 4. Zachary (I don't have a nickname for him, except I call him Zachary when almost everyone else calls him Zach) he is always thinking of others before he thinks of himself, and has been such an encouragement to me this year. I am so grateful for the great friends that I have, and have learned something from everyone at Faith this past year, so I am thankful to all of them! =]

So glad to be home from work!

I went into work today, with the thougt that I opened today, and tomorrow I had off. I was wrong. I was suppose to be off today adn open tomorrow, however, I told Miss Joy that I would babysit for her tomorrow. My awesome RGM Jaqui, let me stay because we had a opener call off, and we had an extra person scheduled for tomorrow so I do not have to go in tomorrow. The shift today though was a little over 10 hours. Because of Memorial Day though we where a little slower than norm, but still I did not get a break, and am so tired. I am looking forward to going to sleep tonight. But I cannot wait to watch the kids tomorrow and meet John, Miss Joy's newest. And I am also thankful that I got the couple extra hours. =] I am realizing more and more that all things happen for a reason, and I am so thankful that God works things out where we could not!

Another Great Sunday!

Today was great, yet again. I love being on the bus... that is always awesome, never a bad thing there. Then I taught in Sunday School and I gave the plan of salvation. I wanted to make sure they where all clear on it, and understood, and that they all knew that they can know forsure that they are going to Heaven. We saw 8 3rd and 4th grade girls saved after that. One girl imparticular, Assia, was a major blessing to me. We split the girls who wanted to be saved into two groups, I talked to four, and Amber talked to four after I was done teaching the lesson. So we sat down in an empty room (me and the four girls) and the first thing Assia said was, I want to know forsure, I want to go to Heaven when I die. So i talked more to them and answered all their questions, and they where all four really attentive and really open. It was a great morning. Then the fam had a picnic at my Aunt's, cookout, volleyball, basketball, same ol' same, but it was nice to get together with the fam. Then I had church (as normal) I was in the nursery though tonight, Sara Whalen and I had a great time with them. Then after church we played moosh ball. LOTS OF FUN! My team was winning up til the last inning, then we lost by six. We will be playing softball/mooshball/baseball every Sunday (weather permitting) after church for the rest of the summer =]!!!! I am very excited for this. Now I have work 9am- 6pm tomorow.... LONG DAY! Fun Fun!

BUSY! BUSY! BUSY!

This weekend is going to be pretty crazy for me. I am taking time to write right now though. Today: I have to finish unpacking (yes, I have still not unpacked everything from school) and organize my room, put everything in its place, or something like that. Then I need to make sure I am completely prepared for my Sunday School lesson (Miss Holland is not going to be at church tomorrow so I am teachin the 3rd and 4th grade girls.... I AM SO EXCITED!) Then I need to get ready for my Aunt's tomorrow. We are having a picnic at her house after I get back from church (which means volleyball with the fam =]), so I need to pick out what I am wearing for church, and what I am wearing to my aunt's. I still have to wash my unform for work. Yes, I have work to. As a matter of fact, I work 4-12.. it is already 12 past noon and I need to get all this done before work. Since I do not get off til midnight I will have no time when I get back from work to do this because I need some sleep before I have to get up for church. I'm excited though, and looking forward to seeing my fam. =] So, I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend! I will!

My Day

Work went pretty well. We had a very busy lunch hour... 7 dollars and some odd cents short of 600 dollars... in sales, in one hour. That's pretty good. =] It wasn't too crazy though, everyone was in a really good mood, and we where all working together, we had no lazy employees this morning, which was really good. I then spent the night with my mom and sister, we went to the cemetery to put a flag up at my grandpa's and grandma's grave, then we went to Wal Mart and IGA.... where my sister accidentally slammed the door closed.. right on my finger. It hurt like crazy, but I am good now.. I think, it's swollen pretty good, but I will live. I work 4-midnight tmorrow, and am very excited, I much rather work nights than days, although these past few days have been really good. Now, to go catch up with Jenn, my nightly chatting buddy. I love her. She's the greatest son ever (hehe haha) =]

Cute!

Okay, so I read this quote, that I really like. It may never come true for me... however it might, but anywho, I like it. "Guys are like stars, there are millions of them; but only one can make your dreams come true." I thought it was cute, and I'm sure just about every girl out there will agree with me! =]

Today was better! (So far) =]

Today went much better than yesterday (well last night). Work went well, everyone was in a good mood, and we had a good day. Then I got home, and to make it even better, I had an email from my Bethy. She is such an encouragement to me, I am so thankful that I have gotten to know her better, especially these last couple weeks. She is so awesome, and just has a great spirit. I cannot wait to go visit her and Jen this summer. Those two girls are the greatest, and I could not ask for two better friends than them, and Fontasia. =] It's nice having the three guys to talk to, bc I know I can trust them, but it is not the same as having Beth and Jen. They understand more, and are just always there when I need someone. I am truly thankful for all the friendships that I've made, and the ones that I know I will never lose.

FRUSTRATED!!!

There is one kid at school who frustrates me to no end. He has no problem giving others his point of view, but when you go to say yours, he always says he doesn't wanna talk about it anymore. It drives me crazy. There is noone else in this world who hurts my feelings more than him. I am so thankful to have those four faithful friends of mine who always cheer me up when that person gets me down. I just don't understand what it is about me that drives him crazy. I do not make him mad on purpose. Anyway, I have to stop talking about this before I pass the state of being sad, and move to flat out depressed. I had a good night, and am enjoying my late night chats with Jenn. But I could really use Tyler right now, to tell me to smile, God loves me. Oh well, I just need to relax and remember that not everyone is going to like me, I just wish I knew why it seems like he makes it a point to make feel so bad. Anywho, I am done now. Til next time.

TIRED!!

So I just got off work. It was only a 6 hour shift today, but I am exhausted. I thought since today was Tuesday that we would be slow... WRONG! And I steemed almost the hole 6 hours (steeming is the hottest position in Taco Bell), I just need to get use to it again. It was a good night though, no problems, just tiring. I got to go out with my mom earlier as well, which was very nice. I was very encouraged though, because when I got home, I checked my email and my bro (Carl) had sent me one. I was very excited, because I have not talked to him since Thursday night. I am looking forward to tomorrow, I work 11-4, then church, so it'll be a little bit busy, but not as bad as classes all day, then helper's schedule, then soul winning, so I will survive it. So 'til tomorrow I guess. Sidenote: I have some of the greatest friends in the world, I am truly blessed, and I love all of you!

Good Day

Today was pretty good. I got to talk to Ashley for awhile, which was nice. Our neighbors had us over for pizza and salad; and their two daughters showed up with their childen and husband (they both also have two daughters each). I have not seen two of the girls (Kristen and Arielle) for a couple weeks, and have never met the other two (Abby and Emily) before. We had a fun night though, and ate a lot of pizza! I am looking forward to the school picnic tomorrow (if I end up going) and then my first day back at work. So far all is well, but I still miss my friends at Faith.

AWESOME DAY!!

Today was just incredible. To start, we had a good number on the bus, and the last time I was here we had a faithful family who left the route and started going to another church, well now they are back! I was sooo happy when I found out that they where coming back to our church, so please pray they continue to. I was greeted this morning with lots of hugs from the Royalty kids (please continue praying for Mrs. Deena Royalty) I love that family, they have been such a blessing to me. Then I got to see the Nielsen's, Shawn and Josh who are also back from college. They are all such an encouragement to me, and I love talking to them and just catching up. Then Pastor Royalty preached an awesome message entitled "If only they had known" and he preached on, if we knew that today/this summer/this year was going to be the last how would we live our lives. Just reminding us that we don't know when it is all going to end so we need to live our lives in a way that will bring honor to God, and a way that we will not be ashamed when we stand before Him. It was just a great day, and a great night, and I am praising the Lord for all that happened today! Sidenote: I love my daddy, he is so great. I am so thankful for my family!

SUNDAY MORNING!!

Well I am super, super excited. Today is Sunday, and in about an hour and a half I will get to see my bus kids. I have missed them so much, and cannot wait to see them all again. I miss everyone at Faith, but I just know that this summer is going to be great, and I will get to see them when I return in 3 1/2 months. So now, to finish getting ready for bus. I also cannot wait to see the other college students who have returned already. =] =] =] =]

Graduation was Thursday night, so I am home now. I miss everyone very much, and am very thankkful for an awesome year (especially this past semeter) I was a little bummed when I decided to stay the hole semester at Faith instead of going home on the weekends, but I am very grateful that I did make that decision. This past semester was an amazing one, and I would not trade it for anything. I miss lots of people back home, but now that I am home I miss everyone at Faith. Jen (my Son) has been a tremendous blessing to me this semester. She was always there when I was down and had no one to talk to. She always popped out at the perfect time to cheer me up, and make me smile. Of course, my bro, Carl. He has been such a blessing to me this semester. He is always there telling me to smile, and encouraging me to keep doing what is right. I am so thankful that he was here this semester. Then there was Susan who greeted me every morning with a "How is your day going"... even though the day hadn't even started her cheerfulness is encouraging. The Kerlin's were also an encouragement to me this semester. Tyler especially reminded me that no matter what I am going through I need to always smile and remember that God loves me; Zachary has the biggest heart, and is always serving others, and thinking of others before himself. This semester was great, and one of many memories, and I cannot wait to return. I learned something from all of them, and cannot even begin to tell all that I learned this semester, but I miss you all, and am praying for you. Serve God this summer, stay faithful, and stay in His Will.

Okay, so I made this because I am deleting my facebook tomorrow, and was convinced to start a blog. So here goes I guess. Hope you enjoy it.