So, tomorrow I'm starting a get skinny & get fit plan. Lately I just feel like crap....I don't like my body and I just feel yucky. So, getting skinny to help me with liking my body more and getting fit to help me not feel yucky! The goal is that by Aug. (graduation) I will loose 70 lbs and be able to run a 5k. Tonight I started prepping for my first day on the new plan. I went to Walmart and bough groceries so I would have something healthy to eat and I bought a journal. After I got home I put serving size amounts of almonds, craisins, and trail mix into individual snack bags so that I could have snacks in case I get hungry throughout the day I will have something healthy to eat. I also bought a lot of fruit, veggies, chicken, cheese and crystal light!
Let the new plan begin! :)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
School is back in session...
School started Aug. 18th. I landed back in the States Aug 16th and started back to school Aug. 18th...
I feel like I've been going ever since I landed. I'm taking 20 hours in school (which is crazy to think about) and working almost ever weekend at the hospital. My classes were canceled Wed. and that was the first day I've had to just chill. I had placement that morning but after class I went to Cyndie's house and hung out with her and her family! It was nice to just relax for the rest of the day!
I have a long weekend ahead. Even though I have Monday off class for Labor Day, I have to work today-Monday (12 hours Sat-Mon). And I have lots of homework to do. But I also have a lot to look forward to. I'm spending the night with a dear friend, Hannah, tonight and tomorrow night. And going out to eat with Leslie and Hannah Saturday night after work. Also, the Reading First Conference is next Thur and Fri in Athens. So, I'm super excited about that! :)
I feel like I've been going ever since I landed. I'm taking 20 hours in school (which is crazy to think about) and working almost ever weekend at the hospital. My classes were canceled Wed. and that was the first day I've had to just chill. I had placement that morning but after class I went to Cyndie's house and hung out with her and her family! It was nice to just relax for the rest of the day!
I have a long weekend ahead. Even though I have Monday off class for Labor Day, I have to work today-Monday (12 hours Sat-Mon). And I have lots of homework to do. But I also have a lot to look forward to. I'm spending the night with a dear friend, Hannah, tonight and tomorrow night. And going out to eat with Leslie and Hannah Saturday night after work. Also, the Reading First Conference is next Thur and Fri in Athens. So, I'm super excited about that! :)
Friday, August 6, 2010
South Africa
So, most of you know...I'm in South Africa. I've been here for 5 weeks already and have one week left before going home. I've been slacking on blogging here and updating this blog because we have one for the team. If you want to check out the happenings here in SA check it out
ccpsouthafrica.blogspot.com
I'll catch ya back in the states in 10 days.
ccpsouthafrica.blogspot.com
I'll catch ya back in the states in 10 days.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
South Africa update....
So, the Lord is faithful and good. He has provided $1,000 in two weeks. I am still behind in support but definitely not as far behind now. I lack $2,460 from the total amount. That means I'm over halfway there! :)
A couple of prayer requests:
1. Support
2. the Team
3. spiritual/heart preparations
We have our last team meeting this Saturday. I'm so excited to see what's been going on in the lives of my team members. They are so sweet and precious to me. The Lord has blessed me with a fabulous team. On a sadder note, two of the staff that were originally going with us are no longer going. One recently found out that she has cancer and will have to stay in the US for chemo and the other staff girl is staying home to help take care of her. So if you please keep them both in your prayers, please. I am so sad that they won't be joining us this summer because one is a staff member from NGCSU and the other was my room leader when I was on beach project 2 summers ago. I was really looking forward to spending the summer with them, however, a staff girl from GA TECH will be taking their place. I don't know her as well so this will give me the opportunity to get to know her better this summer. Pray for unity among the team, please.
So that's a quick update on South Africa! :) Thank you everyone for the support. Love ya'll!
A couple of prayer requests:
1. Support
2. the Team
3. spiritual/heart preparations
We have our last team meeting this Saturday. I'm so excited to see what's been going on in the lives of my team members. They are so sweet and precious to me. The Lord has blessed me with a fabulous team. On a sadder note, two of the staff that were originally going with us are no longer going. One recently found out that she has cancer and will have to stay in the US for chemo and the other staff girl is staying home to help take care of her. So if you please keep them both in your prayers, please. I am so sad that they won't be joining us this summer because one is a staff member from NGCSU and the other was my room leader when I was on beach project 2 summers ago. I was really looking forward to spending the summer with them, however, a staff girl from GA TECH will be taking their place. I don't know her as well so this will give me the opportunity to get to know her better this summer. Pray for unity among the team, please.
So that's a quick update on South Africa! :) Thank you everyone for the support. Love ya'll!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Abide.
"Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise he made to us- eternal life." 1 John 2: 24-25
How wonderful is this promise? That all you have to do to recieve eternal life (a life spent with the one who loves you the most) is abide in Him! And why wouldn't we? Why wouldn't we want to abide in Him, spend time with the one who loves us the most?
God's love is so big and I am SO unworthy!
How wonderful is this promise? That all you have to do to recieve eternal life (a life spent with the one who loves you the most) is abide in Him! And why wouldn't we? Why wouldn't we want to abide in Him, spend time with the one who loves us the most?
God's love is so big and I am SO unworthy!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Captivating....
Just a few quotes from Captivating that I love....
"Woman is the crown of creation- the most intricate, dazzling creature on earth. She, too, bears the image of God, but in a way that only the feminine can speak...First, you discover that God is relational to his core, that he has a heart for romance. Second, that he longs to share adventures with us, adventures you cannot accomplish without him. And finally, that God has a beauty to unveil. A beauty that is captivating and powerfully redemptive."
"Not only is Eve needed, but she is desperately needed. When God creates Eve, he calls her an Ezer Kenegdo. Hebrew scholar Robert Alter, who has spent years translating the book of Genesis, says that this phrase is "notoriously difficult to translate." The various attempts in English are "helper" or "companion" or the notorious "help meet". Alter is getting close when he translates it as "sustainer beside him." The word ezer is used only twenty times in the Old Testament. And in every other instance the person being described is God himself, when you need him to come through for you desperately. A better translation therefore of ezer would be "lifesavor". Kenegdo means alongside, or opposite to, a counterpart."
"Woman is the crown of creation- the most intricate, dazzling creature on earth. She, too, bears the image of God, but in a way that only the feminine can speak...First, you discover that God is relational to his core, that he has a heart for romance. Second, that he longs to share adventures with us, adventures you cannot accomplish without him. And finally, that God has a beauty to unveil. A beauty that is captivating and powerfully redemptive."
"Not only is Eve needed, but she is desperately needed. When God creates Eve, he calls her an Ezer Kenegdo. Hebrew scholar Robert Alter, who has spent years translating the book of Genesis, says that this phrase is "notoriously difficult to translate." The various attempts in English are "helper" or "companion" or the notorious "help meet". Alter is getting close when he translates it as "sustainer beside him." The word ezer is used only twenty times in the Old Testament. And in every other instance the person being described is God himself, when you need him to come through for you desperately. A better translation therefore of ezer would be "lifesavor". Kenegdo means alongside, or opposite to, a counterpart."
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Captivating
At work once again....
Happy Resurrection (Easter) Day! My Savior lives. He has risen from the grave and LIVES! What a glorious thing to know that I serve a God that lives forever and ever. The grave could not hold him...death has no sting!
So, despite the fact that I am at work today (and will be till 11pm) it has been a fairly good day. I was able to get some homework done and I finished the fourth Vampire Diaries book in between taking off doctor's orders, checking visitor's in, etc. I feel accomplished today. And even though I have to work till 11pm (which means I won't get home till after midnight) it's okay because I don't have placement tomorrow. (or all week). My placement kids have Spring Break this week which means that I only have my afternoon (college) classes and can sleep in this week. That will be such a nice break.
I have started reading "Captivating" again. It is an excellent book about the heart of women. I am only one chapter in and it's such a good reminder of who I am in Jesus and why I feel the things I do. He created me to be this way. I am supposed to long to be romanced. I was created to. I am supposed to want to play an irreversible part in a great adventure and I am supposed to want to be beautiful. Sometimes, I think wanting these things and desiring for them makes me feel ashamed to want these things. My thoughts include..."I am exactly where God wants me to be so I shouldn't want to be pursued by a man. He will bring him at the right time. I should be satisfied in knowing that. What is wrong with me in that I desire this so much?" And while there is some truth to this, there is also a great lie involved. I should be satisfied in Christ, however, God designed me to WANT to be pursued by a man. He set those desires in my heart. So why do I feel so shameful when I feel this way?
I can't wait to keep reading and be reminded of why I am the way I am....
Happy Resurrection (Easter) Day! My Savior lives. He has risen from the grave and LIVES! What a glorious thing to know that I serve a God that lives forever and ever. The grave could not hold him...death has no sting!
So, despite the fact that I am at work today (and will be till 11pm) it has been a fairly good day. I was able to get some homework done and I finished the fourth Vampire Diaries book in between taking off doctor's orders, checking visitor's in, etc. I feel accomplished today. And even though I have to work till 11pm (which means I won't get home till after midnight) it's okay because I don't have placement tomorrow. (or all week). My placement kids have Spring Break this week which means that I only have my afternoon (college) classes and can sleep in this week. That will be such a nice break.
I have started reading "Captivating" again. It is an excellent book about the heart of women. I am only one chapter in and it's such a good reminder of who I am in Jesus and why I feel the things I do. He created me to be this way. I am supposed to long to be romanced. I was created to. I am supposed to want to play an irreversible part in a great adventure and I am supposed to want to be beautiful. Sometimes, I think wanting these things and desiring for them makes me feel ashamed to want these things. My thoughts include..."I am exactly where God wants me to be so I shouldn't want to be pursued by a man. He will bring him at the right time. I should be satisfied in knowing that. What is wrong with me in that I desire this so much?" And while there is some truth to this, there is also a great lie involved. I should be satisfied in Christ, however, God designed me to WANT to be pursued by a man. He set those desires in my heart. So why do I feel so shameful when I feel this way?
I can't wait to keep reading and be reminded of why I am the way I am....
Friday, April 2, 2010
Fast Complete!
Wow! It has been such a long time since I posted.
Update: I finished my 40 day liquid fast yesterday. The Lord has blessed me tremendously during the fast. I learned exactly what it means to rely on the Lord for strength. Days 3 & 4 were rough. After that the fast got much easier. I lost a total of 18 lbs from the fast. :) And I'm hoping to keep it off plus loose some more. I have learned that the Lord is so faithful to me. Since today has been my first day back on solid food I haven't eaten much, and most of it was carbs (something easy to digest). But I realized today that I had forgotten how pleasurable food really is. I also realized how hard it is to run when you have done no exercise for almost 2 months.
As most of you know, I am raising support to go to South Africa this summer. So far the Lord has faithfully provided $1, 700.00. However, by next Saturday I am supposed to have $2,7050.00 so I am about $1, 000.00 short. I really need to step it up and start making some phone calls.
School is about over for the semester. I have 3 weeks left. Oh, I can not wait till the summer.
Oh, and I am so excited. My sister called me the other day (her and mom are on Spring Break in FL) and told me that Stephenie Meyer has a new book coming out in June! YAY! I love her novels and can't wait to read the next one. I am currently reading the Vampire Diaries series. I started watching the show...loved it...and soon after realized that the show was based off of books. So, naturally, I just had to read them.
Dad took me last night to see "The Last Song". I definitely recommend everyone seeing the movie. Wonderful. Not really a fan of Miley but the movie was great.
Well, I better go. I am at work....3pm-3am. So far it's been a good day! We'll see what the next 5 1/2 hours holds for me.
"I will not leav you as orphans; I will come to you." John 14:18
Update: I finished my 40 day liquid fast yesterday. The Lord has blessed me tremendously during the fast. I learned exactly what it means to rely on the Lord for strength. Days 3 & 4 were rough. After that the fast got much easier. I lost a total of 18 lbs from the fast. :) And I'm hoping to keep it off plus loose some more. I have learned that the Lord is so faithful to me. Since today has been my first day back on solid food I haven't eaten much, and most of it was carbs (something easy to digest). But I realized today that I had forgotten how pleasurable food really is. I also realized how hard it is to run when you have done no exercise for almost 2 months.
As most of you know, I am raising support to go to South Africa this summer. So far the Lord has faithfully provided $1, 700.00. However, by next Saturday I am supposed to have $2,7050.00 so I am about $1, 000.00 short. I really need to step it up and start making some phone calls.
School is about over for the semester. I have 3 weeks left. Oh, I can not wait till the summer.
Oh, and I am so excited. My sister called me the other day (her and mom are on Spring Break in FL) and told me that Stephenie Meyer has a new book coming out in June! YAY! I love her novels and can't wait to read the next one. I am currently reading the Vampire Diaries series. I started watching the show...loved it...and soon after realized that the show was based off of books. So, naturally, I just had to read them.
Dad took me last night to see "The Last Song". I definitely recommend everyone seeing the movie. Wonderful. Not really a fan of Miley but the movie was great.
Well, I better go. I am at work....3pm-3am. So far it's been a good day! We'll see what the next 5 1/2 hours holds for me.
"I will not leav you as orphans; I will come to you." John 14:18
Friday, March 12, 2010
Day 20
I know I haven't blogged in a few days so I will have to catch everyone up...
Today is day 20 of the liquid fast and the Lord has been so sweet to me. I am hardly ever hungry which is so nice and I have lost 10 lbs which is such a blessing. This time has been so amazing with me and the Lord. I am learning how to run to Him for just about everything. The first few days of the fast were the hardest and I actually found myself running to Him in prayer and the Word when I got hungry. I have seen the Lord provide significantly as well.
As you know, I will be going to South Africa this summer with Campus Outreach for six weeks. The team and I have to raise $5, 500.00 each. Already the Lord has provided $1, 450. It has been amazing to see the Lord use people that I wouldn't have expected to give (or wouldn't have expected to give as much as they did). Many of the people that have given have been stepping out on faith, knowing that the Lord will be faithful to them for being faithful to give. And I pray that these promises remain true. I pray that the Lord bless them 100x what they gave.
Other than that, my Spring Break is this week. And as usual, it will be spent at work...surprise, surprise. However, Friday and Saturday I am going to a Children's Literature Conference with mom at UGA.
Oh, and we had our first meeting for those interested in going to England next year. SO that was exciting....Got to start saving my pennies! :)
Today is day 20 of the liquid fast and the Lord has been so sweet to me. I am hardly ever hungry which is so nice and I have lost 10 lbs which is such a blessing. This time has been so amazing with me and the Lord. I am learning how to run to Him for just about everything. The first few days of the fast were the hardest and I actually found myself running to Him in prayer and the Word when I got hungry. I have seen the Lord provide significantly as well.
As you know, I will be going to South Africa this summer with Campus Outreach for six weeks. The team and I have to raise $5, 500.00 each. Already the Lord has provided $1, 450. It has been amazing to see the Lord use people that I wouldn't have expected to give (or wouldn't have expected to give as much as they did). Many of the people that have given have been stepping out on faith, knowing that the Lord will be faithful to them for being faithful to give. And I pray that these promises remain true. I pray that the Lord bless them 100x what they gave.
Other than that, my Spring Break is this week. And as usual, it will be spent at work...surprise, surprise. However, Friday and Saturday I am going to a Children's Literature Conference with mom at UGA.
Oh, and we had our first meeting for those interested in going to England next year. SO that was exciting....Got to start saving my pennies! :)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Day 5
Today is day 5 and I can truely say that this has been an amazing experience so far. Day 3-4 were the hardest, but I've made it through and today has been much better (physically). Day 3 was probably one of the hardest days (physically) but has been the best spritually. I was able to have a wonderful time in the Word, spending time with the Lord that day and it made all the physical weakness/nausea worth it all. God is definately giving me strength. :)
Tomorrow we leave for CO Winter Extreme ski trip. I will be in a room with 3 other amazing girls and I can't wait. I can't wait to see the Lord open eyes and hearts to the Gospel this weekend. :)
*2 Corinthians 4:7-10*
Tomorrow we leave for CO Winter Extreme ski trip. I will be in a room with 3 other amazing girls and I can't wait. I can't wait to see the Lord open eyes and hearts to the Gospel this weekend. :)
*2 Corinthians 4:7-10*
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Day 3
So, I am on day 3 of this liquid fast. The Lord is being so faithful to see me through this. I have not experienced much hunger and have dropped 3.5 lbs.
Something cool to share. As you know I am raising support to go to South Africa this summer. I need to raise $5,500 by June. I have being slightly discouraged lately because nothing has come in yet, however I go into work yesterday and one of the nurses I work with gave me $100 check for South Africa. So encouraging. The Lord is so faithful.
Write more later! :)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
40 Day Liquid Fast
So, today I am starting a 40 day liquid fast. My sister and I are doing it together. I'm hoping to keep up with everything on here. I'm hoping this will be a sweet time with me and the Lord.
I am preparing to go to South Africa for 6 weeks this summer. I am starting to raise support. I am hoping that while raising this support and doing this fast it will make me rely on Christ alone for strength and provision.
So....Day 1: Only 11 hours in and doing great! I am at work today so it's a little tough to see everyone eating, but I had a chai for breakfast and a cappuccino for snack. I brought protein shake and naked smoothie for lunch/afternoon snack....We'll see how it goes.
14But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 16 to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 17For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
-2 Corinthians 2:14-17
I am preparing to go to South Africa for 6 weeks this summer. I am starting to raise support. I am hoping that while raising this support and doing this fast it will make me rely on Christ alone for strength and provision.
So....Day 1: Only 11 hours in and doing great! I am at work today so it's a little tough to see everyone eating, but I had a chai for breakfast and a cappuccino for snack. I brought protein shake and naked smoothie for lunch/afternoon snack....We'll see how it goes.
14But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 16 to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 17For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
-2 Corinthians 2:14-17
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