Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Done! and waiting...
Alright everyone! I finished the semester! Now at the airport.... just waiting.... people watching is very interesting... we'll just say that lol....
Monday, December 6, 2010
FINALS
All I can say is : FINALS!!!!
Projects, finals, work, packing, busy, busy, busy!! Almost done though!
Projects, finals, work, packing, busy, busy, busy!! Almost done though!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Picnik & Photo Funia
Hey everyone! A couple of my college friends showed me these websites and they are pretty neat for fixing up photos! Check it out!
www.picnik.com www.photofunia.com
By the way, semester is almost over! Heading home!!!
Maria on a camping trip
Me =) Neat background huh?
Jo-Ann and I at the the highest point in our valley over Thanksgiving break.
My cousin's little girl and me - isn't she adorable? Only 4 1/2 months old!
www.picnik.com www.photofunia.com
By the way, semester is almost over! Heading home!!!
Falicia and I at the beach
Maria on a camping trip
Me =) Neat background huh?
Jo-Ann and I at the the highest point in our valley over Thanksgiving break.
My cousin's little girl and me - isn't she adorable? Only 4 1/2 months old!
That's all folks!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
UT, WCBC, CO, WCBC,...
I have been a busy girl! Left home to start my junior year of college, left for CO to be with my family, and came back to CA... I'm tired already! lol
Couple of praises - although I have been given a bit more responsiblility than normal, I can already see God's hand working through everything =) I am room leader this year with four other girls in the room. I am soul winning captain for our end of the floor in my dorm. I'm still doing Parks Team on Saturdays. I will be working about four days a week (I believe I'm getting those hours... we'll see!) at Staples (the shifts work out to be about 20 hours a week) in town. I am also still working Blue Crew on campus 5 hours a week. Feels really busy but between God and I... actually just God! I know I can make it! =))
Hope all is going well for everone!
Couple of praises - although I have been given a bit more responsiblility than normal, I can already see God's hand working through everything =) I am room leader this year with four other girls in the room. I am soul winning captain for our end of the floor in my dorm. I'm still doing Parks Team on Saturdays. I will be working about four days a week (I believe I'm getting those hours... we'll see!) at Staples (the shifts work out to be about 20 hours a week) in town. I am also still working Blue Crew on campus 5 hours a week. Feels really busy but between God and I... actually just God! I know I can make it! =))
Hope all is going well for everone!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Hey...
Okay I am really embarassed at how long it has taken me to blog! lol Things have been pretty crazy lately and I've been doing a lot more facebook stuff than blog (sorry blogspot)
The family is doing good. The baseball/softball games are now officially done. Falicia, Juan, Maria, and Joey all played and I think that they all had a pretty good time =) Juan's team has played together as a group for the past two years and it has been neat to watch the boys mature and to get to know their parents better.
I am working at Staples now. I have decided that I enjoy working retail. This is my second week and we have started the Penny Sales, which means more customers and more stuff to remember lol I have not been fired yet, so I much be okay lol A couple times today I felt overwhelmed but that's how you learn. Just pray I don't drive my co-workers crazy with my questions lol
Headed back to school in August. I'm not quite to the "I'm so ready to go back" mode yet but at the same time I miss it lol I think that this is all part of being 20 and entering the adult world huh? =)
Well it's late and I better get offline lol I got caught up re-designing my blog lol
Good night
The family is doing good. The baseball/softball games are now officially done. Falicia, Juan, Maria, and Joey all played and I think that they all had a pretty good time =) Juan's team has played together as a group for the past two years and it has been neat to watch the boys mature and to get to know their parents better.
I am working at Staples now. I have decided that I enjoy working retail. This is my second week and we have started the Penny Sales, which means more customers and more stuff to remember lol I have not been fired yet, so I much be okay lol A couple times today I felt overwhelmed but that's how you learn. Just pray I don't drive my co-workers crazy with my questions lol
Headed back to school in August. I'm not quite to the "I'm so ready to go back" mode yet but at the same time I miss it lol I think that this is all part of being 20 and entering the adult world huh? =)
Well it's late and I better get offline lol I got caught up re-designing my blog lol
Good night
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Multiple Picture Post!
So photos range in category so hang in there with me!
Today was crazy day at the church school and as you can see, the children turn out their best 'craziness!' This one is Maria... gorgeous hair honey =) 
Falicia with one of the other students... sticking fingers in outlits has rough outcomes... maybe that explains their hair??? lol jk
My, my, my Juan, what has happened to your teeth???
Joey, buddy, your tummy is having an issue! (blanket stuffed of course lol)
This is Pock-Pock the family rooster.... being proudly upliftedby her happy owner, Joey... poor rooster.....
Here are our sports kids... crazy...
... then normal =) Aren't they a good looking bunch??
The kids played soccer and baseball/softball this year and really enjoyed it. Actually b-ball season just started but I enjoyed catching the tail end of their soccer season.
Great season kids!!!
Monday, April 5, 2010
The Empty Egg
Easter has come and gone. Lancaster Baptist Church had an Easter musical that was very well done and had many saved. But I believe that sometimes, we let 'holidays' like Easter past by us and we don't give it the recognition that it deserves. The Holy God of Heaven sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, that we, sinful, dirty, prideful human beings, could have the opportunity to go to Heaven for eternity. The following story was sent to me in a forward and I think that it can impact you if you allow it.
Jeremy was born with a twisted body and a slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated with him. He would squirm in his seat, drool, and make grunting noises. At other times, he spoke clearly and distinctly, as if a spot of light had penetrated the darkness of his brain. Most of the time, however, Jeremy just irritated his teacher.
One day she called his parents and asked them to come in for a consultation. As the Forresters entered the empty classroom, Doris said to them, "Jeremy really belongs in a special school. It isn't fair to him to be with younger children who don't have learning problems. Why, there is a five year gap between his age and that of the other students."
Mrs. Forrester cried softly into a tissue, while her husband spoke. "Miss Miller," he said, "there is no school of that kind nearby. It would be a terrible shock for Jeremy if we had to take him out of this school. We know he really likes it here." Doris sat for a long time after they had left, staring at the snow outside the window. Its coldness seemed to seep into her soul. She wanted to sympathize with the Forresters. After all, their only child had a terminal illness. But it
wasn't fair to keep him in her class. She had 18 other youngsters to teach, and Jeremy was a distraction. Furthermore, he would never learn to read and write. Why waste any more time trying?
As she pondered the situation, guilt washed over her. Here I am complaining when my problems are nothing compared to that poor family, she thought. Lord, please help me to be more patient with Jeremy. From that day on, she tried hard to ignore Jeremy's noises and his blank stares. Then one day, he limped to her desk, dragging his bad leg behind him.
"I love you, Miss Miller," he exclaimed, loud enough for the whole class to hear. The other students snickered, and Doris ' face turned red. She stammered, "Wh-why that's very nice, Jeremy. N-now please take your seat."
Spring came, and the children talked excitedly about the coming of Easter. Doris told them the story of Jesus, and then to emphasize the idea of new life springing forth, she gave each of the children a large plastic egg. "Now," she said to them, "I want you to take this home and bring it back tomorrow with something inside that shows new life. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Miss Miller," the children responded enthusiastically-all except for Jeremy. He listened intently; his eyes never left her face. He did not even make his usual noises. Had he understood what she had said about Jesus' death and resurrection? Did he understand the assignment? Perhaps she should call his parents and explain the project to them.
That evening, Doris ' kitchen sink stopped up. She called the landlord and waited an hour for him to come by and unclog it. After that, she still had to shop for groceries, iron a blouse, and prepare a vocabulary test for the next day. She completely forgot about phoning Jeremy's parents.
The next morning, 19 children came to school, laughing and talking as they placed their eggs in the large wicker basket on Miss Miller's desk. After they completed their math lesson, it was time to open the eggs. In the first egg, Doris found a flower. "Oh yes, a flower is certainly a sign of new life," she said. "When plants peek through the ground, we know that spring is here." A small girl in the first row waved her arm. "That's my egg, Miss Miller," she called out. The next egg contained a plastic butterfly, which looked very real. Doris held it up. "We all know that a caterpillar changes and grows into a beautiful butterfly. Yes, that's new life, too." Little Judy smiled proudly and said, "Miss Miller, that one is mine." Next, Doris found a rock with moss on it. She explained that moss, too, showed life. Billy spoke up from the back of the classroom, "My daddy helped me," he beamed.
Then Doris opened the fourth egg. She gasped. The egg was empty. Surely it must be Jeremy's she thought, and of course, he did not understand her instructions. If only she had not forgotten to phone his parents. Because she did not want to embarrass him, she quietly set the egg aside and reached for another. Suddenly, Jeremy spoke up. "Miss Miller, aren't you going to talk about my egg?" Flustered, Doris replied, "But Jeremy, your egg is empty." He looked into her eyes and said softly, "Yes, but Jesus' tomb was empty, too."
Time stopped. When she could speak again, Doris asked him, "Do you know why the tomb was empty?" "Oh, yes," Jeremy said, "Jesus was killed and put in there. Then His Father raised Him up."
The recess bell rang. While the children excitedly ran out to the school yard, Doris cried. The cold inside her melted completely away.
Three months later, Jeremy died. Those who paid their respects at the mortuary were surprised to see 19 eggs on top of his casket, all of them empty.
-- Author Unknown
The whole purpose of Resurrection Sunday or Easter is to celebrate the empty tomb. It was said this weekend from the pulpit that there are many tombs and grave sites that are well known and popular tourist sites because of who's body is resting there. Sites including the Pyramids with the Egyptian Pharaohs, the Westminister Abby with William Carey inside and Sir Winston Churchill outside, the Taj Mahal built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, are all special because of the people they hold within their walls. The tomb of Jesus Christ is the greatest burial place of all because it is EMPTY! Praise the LORD!
The empty tomb is the proof that we serve a risen Saviour, whom death could not hold. His power is greater than that of any other man because He is God. Just like little Jeremy said - the empty tomb represents new life. Has that made an impact on your life this past weekend? Something to think about.....
Jeremy was born with a twisted body and a slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated with him. He would squirm in his seat, drool, and make grunting noises. At other times, he spoke clearly and distinctly, as if a spot of light had penetrated the darkness of his brain. Most of the time, however, Jeremy just irritated his teacher.
One day she called his parents and asked them to come in for a consultation. As the Forresters entered the empty classroom, Doris said to them, "Jeremy really belongs in a special school. It isn't fair to him to be with younger children who don't have learning problems. Why, there is a five year gap between his age and that of the other students."
Mrs. Forrester cried softly into a tissue, while her husband spoke. "Miss Miller," he said, "there is no school of that kind nearby. It would be a terrible shock for Jeremy if we had to take him out of this school. We know he really likes it here." Doris sat for a long time after they had left, staring at the snow outside the window. Its coldness seemed to seep into her soul. She wanted to sympathize with the Forresters. After all, their only child had a terminal illness. But it
wasn't fair to keep him in her class. She had 18 other youngsters to teach, and Jeremy was a distraction. Furthermore, he would never learn to read and write. Why waste any more time trying?
As she pondered the situation, guilt washed over her. Here I am complaining when my problems are nothing compared to that poor family, she thought. Lord, please help me to be more patient with Jeremy. From that day on, she tried hard to ignore Jeremy's noises and his blank stares. Then one day, he limped to her desk, dragging his bad leg behind him.
"I love you, Miss Miller," he exclaimed, loud enough for the whole class to hear. The other students snickered, and Doris ' face turned red. She stammered, "Wh-why that's very nice, Jeremy. N-now please take your seat."
Spring came, and the children talked excitedly about the coming of Easter. Doris told them the story of Jesus, and then to emphasize the idea of new life springing forth, she gave each of the children a large plastic egg. "Now," she said to them, "I want you to take this home and bring it back tomorrow with something inside that shows new life. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Miss Miller," the children responded enthusiastically-all except for Jeremy. He listened intently; his eyes never left her face. He did not even make his usual noises. Had he understood what she had said about Jesus' death and resurrection? Did he understand the assignment? Perhaps she should call his parents and explain the project to them.
That evening, Doris ' kitchen sink stopped up. She called the landlord and waited an hour for him to come by and unclog it. After that, she still had to shop for groceries, iron a blouse, and prepare a vocabulary test for the next day. She completely forgot about phoning Jeremy's parents.
The next morning, 19 children came to school, laughing and talking as they placed their eggs in the large wicker basket on Miss Miller's desk. After they completed their math lesson, it was time to open the eggs. In the first egg, Doris found a flower. "Oh yes, a flower is certainly a sign of new life," she said. "When plants peek through the ground, we know that spring is here." A small girl in the first row waved her arm. "That's my egg, Miss Miller," she called out. The next egg contained a plastic butterfly, which looked very real. Doris held it up. "We all know that a caterpillar changes and grows into a beautiful butterfly. Yes, that's new life, too." Little Judy smiled proudly and said, "Miss Miller, that one is mine." Next, Doris found a rock with moss on it. She explained that moss, too, showed life. Billy spoke up from the back of the classroom, "My daddy helped me," he beamed.
Then Doris opened the fourth egg. She gasped. The egg was empty. Surely it must be Jeremy's she thought, and of course, he did not understand her instructions. If only she had not forgotten to phone his parents. Because she did not want to embarrass him, she quietly set the egg aside and reached for another. Suddenly, Jeremy spoke up. "Miss Miller, aren't you going to talk about my egg?" Flustered, Doris replied, "But Jeremy, your egg is empty." He looked into her eyes and said softly, "Yes, but Jesus' tomb was empty, too."
Time stopped. When she could speak again, Doris asked him, "Do you know why the tomb was empty?" "Oh, yes," Jeremy said, "Jesus was killed and put in there. Then His Father raised Him up."
The recess bell rang. While the children excitedly ran out to the school yard, Doris cried. The cold inside her melted completely away.
Three months later, Jeremy died. Those who paid their respects at the mortuary were surprised to see 19 eggs on top of his casket, all of them empty.
-- Author Unknown
The whole purpose of Resurrection Sunday or Easter is to celebrate the empty tomb. It was said this weekend from the pulpit that there are many tombs and grave sites that are well known and popular tourist sites because of who's body is resting there. Sites including the Pyramids with the Egyptian Pharaohs, the Westminister Abby with William Carey inside and Sir Winston Churchill outside, the Taj Mahal built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, are all special because of the people they hold within their walls. The tomb of Jesus Christ is the greatest burial place of all because it is EMPTY! Praise the LORD!
The empty tomb is the proof that we serve a risen Saviour, whom death could not hold. His power is greater than that of any other man because He is God. Just like little Jeremy said - the empty tomb represents new life. Has that made an impact on your life this past weekend? Something to think about.....
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