How Are You?

Hello.

How are you?

Oh I'm good. How are you?

I'm good.

Thats how most conversations go. For some odd reason everyone is always "good". 

Not great. 

Not bad. 

Just good. 

Thats it.

I personally try to say something other then good.

I mostly go for "peachy" or "swell"

But even then its not always true.

But lots of the time i find my self saying I'm good.

Even if I'm not.

Even if Im feeling terrible. 

Or just not very good.

I still say I'm good.

Do you say your good?

or do you say the truth?

Do you say your doing good, when your not doing very good?

What do you say?

I find my self saying I'm good.

Its really hard to say your not good.

To tell people that your having a bad day.

That your really stressed,

or that your just not doing so well.

Life's hard friends.

I know it would be easier if it were not hard.

But it is.

So the best thing is to accept it and ask God for help in the hard times.

Your life might be perfect or it might be hard.

But its your life.

There's nothing you can do about it.

Good or bad.

Its your life.

It's my life.

Its hard some times.

But its also good.

There's ups.

There's downs.

 But it's my life.

So i have to accept it,

and pray for the best.

   

 Next time your asked 'how are you?' 

Why not say something other then good?

Like swell or peachy?

Well friends have a wonderful day!

Photos from my pinterest board Truth!

My Story

I sit here. Dad and Mom are out to dinner with friends. Josiah and Sarah are reading. Elijahs playing a game. The radio is playing in the other room. And i sit here typing out a blog post. I dont know where this post is headed, but im ok with that. I could talk about how sad i am that summer is coming to a close or how school starts on wednesday. I could tell you all how excited yet worried i am about taking 2 classes at the high school this year. I could tell you all about our camping trips these last 2 weeks or how im going to miss some friends that are going off to college. 

But instead im going to ask this... do you ever wish something in your life didn't happen?  or why God would let this happen to you/your family? Cause i do. I ask God why he wont give my dad a job. And why does life have to be so hard sometimes?

 Sometimes i wish that life could be the same as it was for me 5 years ago. I was almost 11, had lots of friendships i thought would be life long, went to a school for homeschoolers, had 9 siblings, helped in kids church, and i didnt have a care in the world. But im not. Im here almost 16, have friendships i hope will be life long, start public school for the first time in 3 days, have 11 siblings, at a new church(sense april), and i have lots of cares in the world. Now dont get me wrong I wouldn't trade my family, church or friends for anything. But what it took to get here, its been hard. 

First we adopted,  i LOVE Sarah and Rachel dearly and wouldn't trade them for anything, but as any adoptive family can say its hard. 

Secondly we stopped going to the homeschool school, and with that i lost some friends i thought would be my "BFF's". Some i still talk to occasionally but we're not as close. 

Thirdly my Dad got a job as a pastor in the San Juan islands. Then we moved to the island for 8 months, but our house never sold so we had to move back. After 18 months of Dad going to the island on weekends(thursday-sunday/monday), our house never selling and it being really hard for us with him being gone most of the time he quite the job and "moved" back home. 

You now find me in January 2011, im 14 years old, at a new church, dont have many friends, my brother jeremiah is married and due to the fact that my dad hasnt been really living at home the last 8 months and now doesnt have a job, life is hard. The next few months life goes up and down, one day its really hard and the next we think we see the light at the end of the tunnel. My mom finds out shes pregnant, but then has a miscarriage. July comes around and both Josh and Cassie get married. School starts and life goes on. Im in the musical and then run track, making friends along the way. 

Spring break comes and goes and we find our selves at yet another new church, this one with a few people i already now. School ends and summer begins, all the while making new friends at church. July comes around, i go to Tennessee and Rachel moves to a boarding school of types for adopted kids that need more help then their families can give. (thus why there haven't been many pics of her this summer) 

I now find myself in the present, August 26th 2012.  The last 4 1/2 years have been hard. They have been filled with tears, broken relationships, loneliness, lost friends but also new friends, learning, new churches, marriages, changes and transitions, memories, lots of prayers, new ways of life, unemployment and hardships but also happiness. But even though all the sadness and all the happiness its been worth it. If they hadn't happened i wouldn't be the person i am today, I wouldn't have 2 amazing sisters that i love oh so much! I wouldn't have learned so much. I wouldn't have made the memories iv made or the friends iv made. 

So all though i sometimes think i would like it if the last 5 years hadn't happened because of how hard they have been, im oh soo glad they did! They have shaped me into the young lady i am today. 

Now that the kids are in bed, Dad and Mom are home and you all know the true me. Not the me that is always happy and just shows you pictures iv taken. Tell me about the true you. Whats your story? 

Do you have the courage... to tell the world?

Here we are another time. Another day. Another post. But what is it all for? 

Is it so we can have lots of followers? 

Is it so we get lots of comments? 

Is it because we have nothing else to do?

 Is it because we just like to write?

 Is it so we can share our photographs?

 Is it because we want to feel in with the crowd?

But most importantly is it a place where all the glory goes up to God?

Here on my blog. My little corner of the interwebs. I hope all the glory goes up to God. I hope that you all can see that I love and serve the creator of the universe. 

Some people think that one day they will be able to tell the whole world that "all the glory goes up to God". They are waiting for the day when the whole world is watching to say 

"I give all the glory to God!"

Gabby had the courage to say it.

She had the world watching. 

 She said what she believes. 

She gave all the glory to God.

Lolo Jones had the courage to say this after getting 4th in the 100m hurdles.

 She thanks the Lord in the midst of her pain.

She cries out for comfort and healing.

She tells the world she believes in the Lord Jesus.

Would you have the courage?

The courage to tell the world that you believe?

The courage to tell your town?

The courage to tell your school?

The courage to tell your friends?

The courage to write it on your blog? 

Im taking the step. 

To tell the world.

To tell my town.

To tell my school.

To write it on my blog.

I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.

I believe He created the universe.

I believe He is coming again.

I believe He has a purpose for each and everyones life. 

I believe He loves me and you like no one else could.

I believe He is Lord.

I believe we all should stand together and tell the world

Tell our towns.

Tell our schools.

Tell our readers.

Tell our friends.

That He is lord

That He does live today.

That he is coming back again.

That he loves US.

That he has a plan for US. 

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

-Jeremiah 29:11-

Dont wait till your in the olympics or your famous.

Cause really how many of us are acualy going to have the whole world watching?

But we do have people watching.

Our friends are watching.

Our school is watching.

Our readers are watching.

Our families are watching.

So lets tell them, the people who are watching.

That He is lord

That He does live today.

That He is coming back again.

That He loves them.

That He has a plan for them. 

He has a plan for you.

 A plan for me.

A plan for the world.

Will you join me in telling the world?

Our schools.

Our families.

Our readers.

Our friends.

Have the courage.

Take the step.

Write the post.

Tell the world.

* Gabby pictures/quotes via google

A Random Post full of Random Stuff...

So here i am. Sunday the 5th of August. Its currently 90 degrees fahrenheit. Im sitting here in the school room/office. Writing a blog post about random stuff. While listening to my Jamie Grace pandora station and chatting with a friend. Its a pretty exciting life :) Im also thinking about

my crazy friends and silly sisters!!

 man i love them!

CHIC 2012/Tennessee 

    

 The worship was amazing! Check the songs out HERE!

What my friend and I did when she was over

Yes those are my old polly pockets. My friend Sarah was over and she saw them under my sisters bed and was like "what polly pockets? can i play with them?" I then said sure. So she and I made them into our friends and us. It was quite funny. She then put it on facebo*k and tagged them all. Good memories! 

Im also wanting to hang out with these people!

                              Kayla                                                                      Madison

My wonderful, amazing older sisters! I love them sooo much!

Carissa lives in MN, Cassie lives in MN and Lindsey lives in Australia 

Do to the fact that i live in WA i cant really hang out with them right now :(

Well thats enough random for one day. 

So farewell!

ok just kidding its not enough so one more :)

Im sooo glad me and Ben dont look like this all the time :)

Nerd Bowling 2012

so on that note i will say farewell...

for real....

Random Rambling

So i guess im on a writing high. Because here is another post with mostly writing! Hope you enjoy!

Happiness is...

Costcos Frozen Yogurt stuff! YUM!

(photo from google)

Going to youth group and just hanging out with friends!

My dad getting a job! 

Quotes like "You rock my nylons off"

Seeing people you haven't seen in like 3 weeks!

Little kids laughing! Its soo cute!

Eating homemade Pad Thai! So good!

Randomly going to costco with your brother.

Getting new track spikes!!! 

(photo from google)

Getting one more follower! Welcome Daisy!

Sadness is...

Having it be only the 2nd week of track and having shin splints :( 

Icing your shin splints. Its cold after a while.  

Getting track spikes that dont fit :(

Not seeing people your used to seeing everyday.

Trying to get together with a friend for coffee and not being able to :(

Being all done with the musical :(

Well there are my random ramblings! Hope you all have a great day!!!

An Update

Hello faithful followers! Im sorry i haven't posted much lately iv been really busy :( Here are a few updates...

#1. My brother Gregg got married yesterday!!! Kayla is WONDERFUL and I'm sooo happy that she's my sister now! Congrats both of you!!!

Gregg and Kayla

-February 11, 2012-

(Photo taken by my brother Ben)

#2. Im in the HS musical! We are doing "Once Upon a Mattress", its the story of "The Princess and The Pea" for those of you who don't know. Its really fun! It's also the main reason iv been so busy! The shows start Feb. 24! Im supper exited! I even get to sing a song solo! Im really excited cause im only a freshman! More on this later.

#3. Ya'll should check out THIS website! You could win a CAMERA!!! Go check it out HERE!

# 4. A BIG thanks to Ky for guest posting a few days ago! Go check out her blog HERE!

#5. I now have 15 followers! Thanks guys for sticking with me :)

#6. Ya'll should start listening to "Heavens to Betsy". There music is GREAT!

Im hoping to post more soon, but for now have a great night!

Some videos!!!!

Im not a very good writer so when i find little videos that i like I share them! 

Enjoy!!!

Dont Settle!

So i read this blog by Ky. And her boyfriend wrote this for his schools newspaper and i thought it was really cool! So i had to share it! Hope you like it!

Ladies, Don’t “Settle”.

Evan Sieges

Sports Editor

     For the longest time, I’ve been unable to grasp one of the mysteries of the universe: Why do so many great girls date so many losers? Now hold on a second, just bear with me. I’ve seen a ton of relationships come and go. I’ve seen a ton of heartbreak, and I’ve seen a ton of girls ask a ton of questions after a failed dating experience: Why didn’t he change? Was it my fault? Was it something I did? Was it something I said? Am I pretty enough? Is there something wrong with me? Did he even like me? Why? Why did this happen?

     I don’t pretend to have all the answers, because I don’t, but what I do have is insight. I have insight because I experienced what I’m going to call a “seventeen year girl drought.” For the first seventeen years of my life, I had ONE relationship that lasted for a whopping TWO weeks, after which I proceeded to fail miserably in the dating department until this past summer where I met the most wonderful girl on the planet. I’ve never felt more blessed. But that’s beside the point. The point is that in those seventeen years, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern in all these failed relationships: the girl believes she can change the guy. Too often, girls fall into the trap of thinking the guy they date has potential and will become everything SHE wants HIM to become. I’m here to tell all you ladies to stop doing that. Stop settling for jerks.

     I’ve been blessed with a great father who has provided an excellent example of how to treat women. When it comes to treating his wife, there’s nothing my dad wouldn’t do for my mom. I’ve always tried to emulate that characteristic when it comes to my own relationship. The problem with too many guys is that they’re, in a word, selfish. They care more about themselves than their significant other. Far too often, I see girls who have an idiot boyfriend that won’t even open the car door for them. Something as simple as that is not a lot to ask for. As a matter of fact, it shouldn’t have to be asked. A good boyfriend wants to do something like that. My girlfriend lives in Chapel Hill, so I drive about three hours every other weekend to see her. I don’t drive those three hours because it’s something I HAVE to do. It’s something I GET to do. It’s a privilege. It’s something that makes her happy. Therefore, it makes me happy.

 Girls, if a guy is not willing to step up to the plate, be a man, and try to win your heart every day, ditch him. He isn’t worth your time if he views winning you over as a chore rather than an amazing opportunity. I’m telling you, there ARE guys out there that will make the effort. They DO exist. Please don’t make the same mistake so many girls make. Don’t settle for a loser.

Don't settle.

You are too precious.

So how did you like it??? It reminded my of this quote by Pete Wentz 

Id love to hear your thoughts! 

Have a GREAT day!!!!


Dont forget to check out Ky's blog... http://thebirdssay.blogspot.com/

If You...

Lets be thankful for all the things we have in life! Even the little things!

Define Necessity

please could somebody...

???

"180" Movie

Warning: this movie may change the way you view life!

Enjoy!

Please comment with your thoughts! I would LOVE to know what you think!!!

To learn more go to http://www.wayofthemaster.com/
or go
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The Bible

The Bible

"This book reveals the mind of God, the state of man, the way. Of salvation, the doom of sinners And the happiness of believers. 

Its doctrines are holy, it's precepts are binding, it's histories are true and Its decisions are immutable.

Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you and comfort to cheer you! 

It is the travelers map, the pilgrims staff, the pilots compose, the solders sword and the Christians charter. Here, too heaven is opened and the gates of hell disclosed.

Christ is the grand subject, our good it's design and the glory of God it's end.

It should fill the memory, rule the heart and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, playfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory and a river of pleasure.

It is given you in life, will be open to judgment and be remembered forever. It involves highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labour and condemn all who trifle it's sacred contents. 

Owned, it is riches. Studied it is wisdom, trusted it is salvation, loved it is character and obeyed it is power."

            

 THE BIBLE.   

I saw this in a gideon bible, ya know those bibles in hotels? Well anyway i read this and i really like it!!! 

Sorry about the lack of posts :( I'v been really busy lately, doing school work, going on a youth retreat, staying at Mt. Baker for thanksgiving, going nerd bowling and watching my HS football team win state! If you want to here more about these things you'll just have to stay tuned. 

Have a wonderful day!!!!

What Would Happen???

what would happen?

if we said hi to the kid that needs a friend.


if we started loving instead of judging.


if we actually smiled instead of pasting a fake one on our face everyday.


if we stopped complaining about the rain and just learn to dance in it.


if we took a step out of our comfort zone and changed someone's life.


if we stood up for what's right for once in our lives.


if we actually made a move and started a revolution.


if we just loved on people.


what would happen?

I found this on "Sisters in The Savior" and i really liked it. So im posting it! Cause its a good question... "What would happen?"


Ps how do y'all like the new background?

Life

Life. 

Lets talk about life.

Not what im going to do with my life. 

But "LIFE" itself. 

First the definition...

"The state of being alive" 

Second. things that have life/are living

People

Animals

Plants

And probubly many more thing :)

Is life a gift to you? Or do you take it for granted?

Because life is a gift that should be treasured.

Some things have a choice to be alive or dead.

But some dont, like unborn babys.

Or plants.

(More on that later.) 

So what do you think???

Do you treasure life?

Do you think life is a treasure?

I would love to know you input. Please feel free to comment!