Still recovering from being sick, but God is good. While being sick, I was reminded of how weak we really are. How little we can handle. How much we truly need our Heavenly Father! It was the first time Ive thrown up in years, and after 8 hours of it, it finally slowed down. But it reminds me of the blessing of good health. It reminded me of what an awesome family I have. My little brother offered to clean the nastiness up, lol, I told him its ok to go back to bed. But just the offer meant a lot. My mom is definitely very mom like :-P and took good care of me :-P. At least today I was able to eat a full pop tart. The best part was knowing that God was right there, and He loves me. Such an undeserved love. His love is not determined by our circumstances. Its a good lesson, because not to long ago I broke down. I was so confused. Ive been constantly praying for so long for a couple friends ;-), and nothing seems to be changing for them. I love them so much, and I know that God loves them even more! So why wont He change their circumstances. He has the power! Than a long time friend reminded me that God will never give them more than they can handle! And perhaps Hes preparing them for the future. Or perhaps, so they can help others who are going through the same things! God is good, and He sees the big picture, that we can not see! When all is said and done, they will be wiser and stronger because of it! They can look back and see what God was doing all that time. All the tears will not be wasted, you are loved to much for that! God's listening, He hears your cries. Remember, my ears are still open as well. For anyone that needs it!

Ya know God is truly unbelievable and amazing!!! The last couple days Ive gotten the chance to work at a place called copperfield inn! Its literally on the same road that you would take to go to Gore. In fact, we turned the wrong way, and seen the ski lifts over the mountain, coming down. The ride up is trees, beautiful beautiful trees, including my favorite, Birch! Its rivers and streams!!! I LOVE running water, its one of my favorite of Gods awesome creation!!! Rivers, oceans, lakes even, streams and creaks, and definitely waterfalls!!! Its amazing! Anywho, the inn is beautiful as well!!! You go inside and the setting is at first a fancy rich people type feel :-P. But you go around, and theres a very rustic outdoorsy feel as well! The furniture, the lanterns, the bar is amazing!!!! I dont condone drinking, but it was a very very beautiful room and setup they have in there. Theres a fire place, with the bar stools made with branches! The chandaleir is made of antlers, and theres a huge mirror with there sign (a moose). At each of the tables in a little sit down room they must have for people who dont want to go in the bar, is a book. Which at a down time I picked up to read a little bit. It was pretty interesting. About a trapper, so while waiting for your food and drinks, you can read a humorous yet very sweet book about a certain moose, and a certain trapper. I thought that was very unique and a good idea. However when you get to the attic, it becomes a very tight and uninviting place to be. This is where most of our day was spent. I have to say, I actually enjoyed it, despite this fact. You had to climb, duck, and crawl (sometimes on your stomach) through a maze of plywood, 2X4's, insulation, pipes, and vents! I got to play the part of a monkey, one of the small energetic kinds :-P. The first day up there, I stood up to soon, as I was walking quite fast. Slammed my head into a random piece of wood, and it blurred my vision, for a second! Yet thankfully the pain went away rapidly, and all vision was restored in an instant. Praise God for a hard head! I happened to hit right where youd want to headbutt a soccer ball. I was lucky. God is watching, Im tellin ya :-P. However today, I will be honest. The manly man that I am, I almost cried :-P. I once again tried to stand up, and there was a sheet of plywood above my head. Not as lucky, I hit in the back center of my head, and it stunned me. It hurt soooooo bad at first, and my eyes watered up a ton! LISTEN TO THIS!!!! Because my eyes watered, whatever it was that got into my eye and hurt like crazy, is no longer there!!! And after about a minute, again, there was no pain, there was no headache. I praise God so much for the hard head that I was given. For the nature that He created!!! That I had the priviledge of enjoying it greatly! Even in the rain, it was a beautiful day. No doubt, do we serve a mighty, loving creator. May all the glory go to Him!!! Through the good and the bad, He deserves praise!

sadness and goodness

yesterday on lunch break I called my good friends the Housts! This is actually kinda crazy, cause I dont usually if ever call on weekdays, and try to do something. Because of work. But I got a weird urge to play a sweet game called quiddler. Nichole picks up and says she probably wont play, and starts to cry. They lost their dog Molly yesterday! What a sweet dog to, and she was loved dearly! But my job is pretty laid back, and they allowed me to head home early so I could be there for them! Im so glad I had the oppurtunity. There was a small amount of tears, but good times as well! Please keep them in prayer, they are an awesome family!!! And this was very sudden! Their currently looking for a new dog.

Praise God for good people :-)

It has been a long time, no doubt! And it was definitely uncalled for :-P. So life, lol, life is good! My job is awesome! Anywhere where your able to witness every day, read people parts of the Bible, and try to show Gods love, its awesome! They all have their jokes, but at the same time serious questions, and I love it. Im thankful that its my responsibility to share and not save, though I hope so much that they do get saved. TJ needs prayer for a house, and happiness! Which of course the happiness will only come with God. So salvations the main thing :-P.

My cars old, but still running great. Praise God. Its had its problems, but I can get from a to b, and I wouldnt give this car up for anything right now!

Weather was amazing, so the last two days Ive been a lot more active! I LOVE being active :-P. God gave me a healthy body that can run, jump, give punches and take them :-P. Good times boxing Joe Furby!

Im surrounded by great people that I love greatly everywhere. Great people in both churches, great people at home, great friends all around! My Heavenly Father is simply amazing!

Nothing new is really going on though. I need a new air freshener in my car, any ideas??? :-P

Listening to some good ol' Moody Blues! Got a Christmas present tonight, lol, yes, no lie, it is February 25, and I now have my last Christmas present. And it was worth the wait. I recieved another piece to my Rudolph collection, and Yukon Cornelius is welcomed to the family :-P. Ah the little things in life, lol. God is good, and He blesses me greatly, I definitely dont deserve it. But I am thankful.

Heard from an oooolllllldddd friend. Well, I suppose shes not old :-P, but I havent talked to her in forever! So that was cool. Shes actually a friends x from New Hampshire. Shes pretty cool, and she was so excited because her new bf remembered that it was their seventh month anniversary. See, it is the little things, lol.

Church was pretty sweet! My dad talked a little to much :-P, but its all good!

Yeah, basically life is pretty swell :-P I hope it is for you as well!

Ive come to the conclusion that being tired is a terrible thing. For some reason being tired leaves me feeling empty. Which, by no means am I empty. I have the amazing Holy Spirit in me :-). Tis a sweet deal, I know :-P.

Work is pretty sweet though, two christian temps have now joined. Phil, my good friend, pretty much a brother, lol. And Ashley, she has a heart for God and young people. The others are still pretty much very worldly. Very much in need of God, and His love.

My friend Michael is getting married in Georgia tomorrow to an awesome young lady! He received a great blessing this morning as he got to work. His desk was filled with gifts from his coworkers. He had no idea, and humbly accepted them. Hes definitely nervous, but in a good way. He describes it as waiting for Christmas, not knowing whats going to happen. lol, He loves God, and I know for sure his wife and him will live as one, serving their Father.

Im definitely sad that there is no Bible study on Tuesday!!! I wish there was, but Dan is in Florida. I mean, who in the world leaves the cold for some sunshine and warmth!!! *Sigh* lol, I guess I will forgive him :-P.

Well Aimee, Ill be honest, I miss you. I hope all is well. Im praying for you and your bosses! Just think, if they get saved, God works in their lives. They start showing love, they stop screaming, they encourage instead! That would be so awesome! Than your coworkers see the change in them, and they wonder what it is, and there begins the revolution of Sunnyview!!! "All things are possible through Him who strengthens us!" -NKBV :-P

yep, I believe thats all for now, Im tired, lol.

Pressure

When the pressures screaming out your name,
squeezing you, relentlessly, no care, and no shame!

Your walls, they just cave in, one down...
now two, there goes the third, finally the fourth.

You feel so hopeless as the dust burns your eyes.
Blood shot, and dry, till the flood gate opens.

You cry and you cry, and you reach out...
but your arms, they don't reach anyone, you are alone.

You cant carry on any longer, and than it gets worse!
You watch the same thing happen to a loved one!

You hear their cries, meshing with your own.
You fear for them, and want them to have joy.

Your hopeless, their hopeless,
Lord why does this happen?

Brother dont you dare let those legs collapse!
You stand strong, you know your on the rock!

Dive into the Word, you can be refreshed!
Brother I love you, and you deserve the best!

Joseph you press on, with that amazing heart of yours,
Joseph theres a shepherd, He'll guide you to the end.

Be patient, and let your life song play on,
the devastation of your tune ending, Joe, I will not have it!

You are loved my brother, by oh so many,
great plans God has for a soul such as yours!

I could not imagine having a greater younger brother. The life he lives is a life of love for others. Hes so worn down by school, the stress gets to him. Today he wanted to say goodbye. I cant imagine him doing it! I have a lot of friends that are in so much pain as well. So this poem goes out to Joe and my hurting friends. Actually to anyone who struggles greatly with depression or just stress and sadness. We do have a shepherd that loves us, no matter what we've done. He can carry you, and get you back on your feet in a place of great joy. You just need to humbly accept it, and let Him get you there. Im so sorry for whatever is causing the pain! YOU ARE LOVED AND NOT TRULY ALONE!!!!!!! Please please please dont end it, God wants to use YOU!!!