I'd just like to say...

To my Dad,

To my Dad, who has always been there for me. To the one who has raised me and taught me in the way I should go, and with a Godly hand, loved me all the way. To the father who always encouraged me to be who God called me to be, to follow my dreams and to love others more than myself. To a leader who's example has inspired and changed many peoples lives, including mine. To a soldier who fights for our freedom. To a servant who waits at the door. To a smile that always reminds me of love.To a teacher who instills words of the Lord into his children. To a dad that always wanted the best for his wife and children. To a hunter that cherishes God's creation. To a fisherman who searches for the biggest fish and treasured time with his father-in-law and a fisher of men who searches for troubled hearts. To a heart that is sensitive to the Holy Spirit, to the thoughts of others and gives without strings attached. To a pastor who reaches out to those in need of healing. To the one whose example has helped to mold me into who I am today. To a lover who loves and enjoys his wife more than anything in this world. To a gift that has been given to all of us, and treasured among our greatest possessions. To an ear that has always been willing to listen and never left me alone. To a brother, husband, uncle, cousin, friend to many and most importantly...my father, I'd just like to say thank you. Thank you for those long nights, loving moments, words of wisdom, for always wanting the best for me, teaching me, never giving up, always believing in me, a blessing me just by being who you are. Thank you, Dad, for always flashing those blue eyes full of love and pride in my direction. I love you Dad!

Keep The Change

This has nothing to do with the stuff I'm about to write but, I got pulled over for the first time today! Speeding? Nope! Apparently I have blue lights in my side mirrors and it's illegal to have them! The police man was very nice and I wasn't freaked out like I expected to be my first time! haha I called my dad to brag as I drove away! Now back to the real point of this...


As I have written in previous blogs, a lot of changes have been going on in my life. I now live on my own, work, am in college and love every bit of it. My dad is now a chaplain in the Army, my brother is soon to be in the Air Force and my parents are about to move 2,500 miles away to Washington State.


As I have watched my dad and brother train and condition for their dreams, I watch in amazement at their courage, strength and love for the family and country. I couldn't be more proud of them. When I see an American flag these days, it's not just a flag anymore, it represents my dads encouraging and wise words, my brothers love and laughter and the courage, strength and love for their family and country. Seeing my military I.D in my wallet makes me burst with pride and puts a smile on my face but these are not the only changes that have changed my life...
The changes I have seen in my brother are like nothing I have ever seen. His joy is contagious because of his love for the Lord. His heart and mind are at peace because he finally knows that he is doing exactly what the Lord would have for him to do. His love is deeper and his smile is bigger. My dad has also undergone the same changes. The symptoms of the Lord's calling are incredible! It's wonderful to see how my family as a whole has changed and grown through this experience as well. We hug more, we cherish each other more, we laugh together more,we enjoy each other more and we understand each other more!






Some people say that they hate change. A lot has changed in the world I live in lately, but I think I'll keep the change.

Summer Time!

Probably my most favorite thing about college is all the time you DON'T spend actually there. My summer break is already well on it's way and it's only the beginning of May! It's fabulous to look back over these past 5 months and see where God has taken all of us! It has gone by so furiously fast!
Over the past 5 months I have gained knowledge and understanding of " the college life," and know that the party scene is most definitely not for me(don't worry, I didn't have to try anything to figure that out.) I have grown closer to my boyfriend and found out who my true friends are.I have lived, laughed and loved more than ever in my life. I have sadly spent more time than ever before doing nothing. I have learned how to manage my money wisely and use it more on others that my own wants. I have learned how to keep plants alive ( the secret is...buy them from Calloways, if they die, you can take them back and give you live ones for free!) I have all my friends fooled. I have made a new best friend and play mate, my hamster named Banter. I have spent evenings with friends bar-b-qing on the lake, watched Knights galavant on their horses, seen 2,000 people do the chicken dance and drank sweet tea on my front porch. I have had many ineffable adventures that I will remember forever.
Most importantly I have learned how to truly delve into God's word, how to pursue a friendship with others, love the unlovable and forget myself. These past few months have grown me and stretched me farther than I ever could have imagined, but it wasn't time that did it's toll on me, it was God's love and guidance that is "a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." I have realized that my wants and desires are not what matters most in this life. I have understood that God does not tell me what He is going to do, He reveals to me Who He is. "He went out, not knowing where he would go."-Hebrews 11:8 I have also learned that God does not ask me to do things based on my ability, but rather my willingness to irrevocably surrender on that point.
I have found out that what you think about, is what you care about, is what you chase. I have also come to find that truly getting into the Word requires me to find time, a place and have a plan to follow through with it. I have learned to daily be putting off the old self and putting on the attitude of Christ. Once is not enough for the carnal minded.
I have learned so much and I only hope that I will continue to do so, although the school semester has seemingly dumbed my mind, God's word is sharper than a double edged sword!
Let the attitude of my life be a continual "going out" in dependence upOn God and have an ineffable charm that is a satisfaction to Jesus!