Another Happy Things List:
1. We got a sweet huge exercise ball.
2. Forts made out of 10 blankets are destined for sweetness.
3. I played catch for about 1/2 hour with Megan, and it involved twists and jumps and laughing. A lot.
4. The trees are starting to bud out.
5. I spent a good hour outside yesterday in the sun, working.
6. It is another beautiful day today.
7. One of my friends has her picture in the paper.
8. Maria and Ryne have something and I'm pretty okay with it.
9. My birthday is in a mere 13 days...wow!
10. I talked to Brad last night, and his friend was there for dinner.
11. Number 10 didn't really have a story behind it, but it made me happy.
12. Tomorrow is a day long (literally - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm) girls' retreat, and I'm stoked.
13. I've got bright pink sparkley nail polish on my toes.
14. My iPod is awesome to listen to while raking.
15. Titus, Khia and I totally lost the challenge in Sunday School, but we got candy anyway.
16. In 2 minutes, I'm going back outside.
17. NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
18. My car may indeed get fixed.
19. It is warm enough to wear shorts now.
20. I got new tennis shoes - FOR COLLEGE! And Curves.
21. "Fame" was really fun.
22. Jade and Hannah and I bought these super mini ice-cream things from Carrs, and they came with a little spoon, which I still have.
23. FISH this week, I hope...knock on wood.
5.14.2006
5.12.2006
Fort Parties.
I'm very excited for this weekend. Going to a fort party with the church girls, then selling stuff at a garage sale. It'll be sweeeeeeeeet.
5.09.2006
Nifty.
Was at Ms. Mindy's house for almost 2 hours tonight. And Ms. Mindy and I both agreed that something is going on with Maria and Ryne...oooooh! I'm pretty sure I'm going to ask her about it when we do our project for a lady at church. We'll see what comes of it.
Lately, as in for like the past few months, I've thought it would be super cool if God let me be like a motivational speaker, almost, like someone who travelled around and talked to girls about purity, and relationships, and stuff like that. Wouldn't that ROCK? Seriously. It would be sweet.
Lately, as in for like the past few months, I've thought it would be super cool if God let me be like a motivational speaker, almost, like someone who travelled around and talked to girls about purity, and relationships, and stuff like that. Wouldn't that ROCK? Seriously. It would be sweet.
5.08.2006
Quote From JL.
The quote of the month is by Jay Leno:
With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?
Oh, how very true. I, however, have always been anti-taking-God-out-of-the-pledge. So there you go.
With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?
Oh, how very true. I, however, have always been anti-taking-God-out-of-the-pledge. So there you go.
I Love It.
Church yesterday was perfect. Exactly what I needed. In the morning service, in Sunday School, AND in the evening service.
The morning was about how to fear God, and how even if things go wrong, it doesn't mean that God has forsaken me. Which is what I needed to know. So I went up and prayed during the invitation, and I don't really like doing that, which is dumb, but I did. So I'm up there praying, and I confessed the sins that were holding me back, and asked for forgiveness, and it was good. So then I get right with God, and go sit down, and I'm totally tearing up, because I realize what has been going on in my life. Plus, I always cry when I'm at the alter. So I go back to my seat, and Mom says, "Melissa, is everything okay?" And I said yeah. Because for the first time in a week, everything WAS okay.
In Sunday School, Ms. Mindy talked about where our faith is: In Who God is, or what He does. And I was completely convicted. My faith isn't in who God is, but in what He does. Because I realized that whenever things don't go the way I want them to, my faith completely falters. And how lame is that?
Sunday night was awesome, too. Pastor Tom preached about how it's okay to pray for stuff for ourselves, and how we need to ask God for the "impossible", or what seems impossible to us, because He wants to answer our prayers. And I think I've almost been scared to really ask Him for college money, because I know there are lots of other things in this world that are "more important"than money for college. But God is in love with me, and my heart's needs, and my physical needs, are as important to Him as AIDS in Africa.
So I forgot my pride. And I prayed. Really really prayed, and told Him my greatest need. And then I praised Him for answering it, even though I haven't seen it yet.
I love how God always knows just what I need.
The morning was about how to fear God, and how even if things go wrong, it doesn't mean that God has forsaken me. Which is what I needed to know. So I went up and prayed during the invitation, and I don't really like doing that, which is dumb, but I did. So I'm up there praying, and I confessed the sins that were holding me back, and asked for forgiveness, and it was good. So then I get right with God, and go sit down, and I'm totally tearing up, because I realize what has been going on in my life. Plus, I always cry when I'm at the alter. So I go back to my seat, and Mom says, "Melissa, is everything okay?" And I said yeah. Because for the first time in a week, everything WAS okay.
In Sunday School, Ms. Mindy talked about where our faith is: In Who God is, or what He does. And I was completely convicted. My faith isn't in who God is, but in what He does. Because I realized that whenever things don't go the way I want them to, my faith completely falters. And how lame is that?
Sunday night was awesome, too. Pastor Tom preached about how it's okay to pray for stuff for ourselves, and how we need to ask God for the "impossible", or what seems impossible to us, because He wants to answer our prayers. And I think I've almost been scared to really ask Him for college money, because I know there are lots of other things in this world that are "more important"than money for college. But God is in love with me, and my heart's needs, and my physical needs, are as important to Him as AIDS in Africa.
So I forgot my pride. And I prayed. Really really prayed, and told Him my greatest need. And then I praised Him for answering it, even though I haven't seen it yet.
I love how God always knows just what I need.
5.06.2006
My List Of Good Things.
It has been a rather sucky week, in general. And I'm pretty sure no one around me even noticed.
It has, in fact, been a sucky week filled with little happy surprises, and though they were most excellent, somehow they didn't make up for the rest of the seven days.
I cried last night, and yesterday afternoon, and felt very alone and defeated. And I asked God to ask someone to pray for me, so if you did, by chance, thank you. I really needed it. And I totally still do.
Some of the sweet things that happened the past week:
1. I played hang-man with Carli today after the tea.
2. Carli and I folded the table cloths, which was actually really really funny.
3. Hannah and I were the only two people at Curves on Friday and had fun playing with the machines. Or, I did anyway. I'm not sure about her.
4. I had a brilliant time in French class Wednesday and Thursday and Friday.
5. I started Brad's West Point book.
6. I got -almost- all of my graduation announcements sent off.
7. I NEVER HAVE TO TAKE THE SAT'S AGAIN!!! WOOHOO!!!
8. I watched America's Next Top Model on Wednesday.
9. I got to talk to Sydni on the phone TWICE in a week.
10. Cody and I had a nifty conversation on MSN the other day.
11. I got to take a nap this evening.
12. And I woke up with nap-breath which I always find funny.
13. Hannah left a hilarious message on our phone today.
14. I had some good God-Times this past week.
15. I got to wear my sweet green capris today.
16. I had to buy gas yesterday, and when I got to the pump, I realized that I had twice the amount of money than I thought I had.
17. I got three stamps from filling up.
18. I deposited $38 of my last check into my account, and got 90 cents for my piggy bank.
19. I fell in love with Air1.
20. I charged my iPod and have been listening to it a lot the past two days.
21. Less than 3 weeks until my 18th birthday. Can you say SCARY????!!!!
22. I got my roommate info for college.
23. Mrs. Trout gave a cool mesage today at the tea.
24. I prayed with my parents this morning, which rarely happens, except for at meals.
25. Mom gave Mr. Sherman the prom pictures and he liked them.
26. I listened to a Hanson song today that made me happy.
27. I decided I hate boys who have gigantic egos, guys with lip peircings, and guys who smoke.
28. And guys who can't admit when they are wrong.
29. The mission trip tickets are on hold - we'll be there for a WEEK!!!!
30. I know that Jesus loves me, but I don't know why.
31. I got applications for summer jobs.
32. Jen and I sang Veggie Tales songs.
33. I shaved my legs the other day, and they are STILL smooth.
34. I waved to one of my Dad's co-workers and laughed at the confused expression on his face.
35. I forgot about Human Relations...that was a fun class. I got a cookie, and was massively embarrased by Allison and Roxie in front of Mr. Berg.
36. OH, and I was totally embarrassed in front of the French class...several times, in fact.
37. I was complimented on my purity ring a couple of times.
It has, in fact, been a sucky week filled with little happy surprises, and though they were most excellent, somehow they didn't make up for the rest of the seven days.
I cried last night, and yesterday afternoon, and felt very alone and defeated. And I asked God to ask someone to pray for me, so if you did, by chance, thank you. I really needed it. And I totally still do.
Some of the sweet things that happened the past week:
1. I played hang-man with Carli today after the tea.
2. Carli and I folded the table cloths, which was actually really really funny.
3. Hannah and I were the only two people at Curves on Friday and had fun playing with the machines. Or, I did anyway. I'm not sure about her.
4. I had a brilliant time in French class Wednesday and Thursday and Friday.
5. I started Brad's West Point book.
6. I got -almost- all of my graduation announcements sent off.
7. I NEVER HAVE TO TAKE THE SAT'S AGAIN!!! WOOHOO!!!
8. I watched America's Next Top Model on Wednesday.
9. I got to talk to Sydni on the phone TWICE in a week.
10. Cody and I had a nifty conversation on MSN the other day.
11. I got to take a nap this evening.
12. And I woke up with nap-breath which I always find funny.
13. Hannah left a hilarious message on our phone today.
14. I had some good God-Times this past week.
15. I got to wear my sweet green capris today.
16. I had to buy gas yesterday, and when I got to the pump, I realized that I had twice the amount of money than I thought I had.
17. I got three stamps from filling up.
18. I deposited $38 of my last check into my account, and got 90 cents for my piggy bank.
19. I fell in love with Air1.
20. I charged my iPod and have been listening to it a lot the past two days.
21. Less than 3 weeks until my 18th birthday. Can you say SCARY????!!!!
22. I got my roommate info for college.
23. Mrs. Trout gave a cool mesage today at the tea.
24. I prayed with my parents this morning, which rarely happens, except for at meals.
25. Mom gave Mr. Sherman the prom pictures and he liked them.
26. I listened to a Hanson song today that made me happy.
27. I decided I hate boys who have gigantic egos, guys with lip peircings, and guys who smoke.
28. And guys who can't admit when they are wrong.
29. The mission trip tickets are on hold - we'll be there for a WEEK!!!!
30. I know that Jesus loves me, but I don't know why.
31. I got applications for summer jobs.
32. Jen and I sang Veggie Tales songs.
33. I shaved my legs the other day, and they are STILL smooth.
34. I waved to one of my Dad's co-workers and laughed at the confused expression on his face.
35. I forgot about Human Relations...that was a fun class. I got a cookie, and was massively embarrased by Allison and Roxie in front of Mr. Berg.
36. OH, and I was totally embarrassed in front of the French class...several times, in fact.
37. I was complimented on my purity ring a couple of times.
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