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Sunday, January 28, 2007

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:53:06 GMT

God truly brings beautfy from pain..."No matter how great the trial and how deep the pain, the peace of God is greater still."

I have seen so many changes in my life since God swept me off my feet. What an amazing and beautiful God we have. When God touches lives He does damage! Such bliss...

Cousin's Wedding

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:09:32 GMT

--Went home to Rochester not too long ago to attend my cousin's wedding. Here are a few pictures to enjoy.

Perry and Lauren-- cutting the cake

Family Picture!

Jess and I enjoying ourselves

Daddy and I

Mamma and I

The hottest picture yet...Angel!

Here's some thing true that I am learning and I want to share it with you...

"No matter how great the trial and how deep the pain, the peace of God is greater still."

Meet my family

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:34:01 GMT

Found some pictures of City Year on my Dad's camera...

Ohh City Year (sigh)

Graduation Day...

Last PT! *tears*

We won the cup of inspiration....Go Marquette Team! Ai-ya/ BAM!

Family Pic.

Erin <3 - was a pleasure working with ya!

Oh yeah team...way to win the cup! (You guys will always be my family!)

I love you Cohn-zone...<3 Thank you for putting up with me for 10 whole months!

Those wrap up City Year pictures...man O man...wish I could do it all over again...which I might. Having a family like them makes you wanna do City Year again and again... Thank you to my team for an incredible year! You've not only changed lives of the children but you've changed my life as well...

Chinatown...CCUC in the background!

Hmm...what are these?

Oh yes...and sushi food was amazing. That's why we are all smiling :)

Hope you guys enjoyed...whoever is looking. Have a great summer full of blessings!

I Will Miss them...

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 22:10:09 GMT

The Marquette Team 2006...this picture was taken today while we were out on our last
Team Day

Here are all my tutoring kids (2nd grade)...Gotta Love them!

I'll definitly miss City Year in certain ways, but my team and the children will always be missed! Such an experience...

Graduation June 23rd 6pm @ Columbia College!!!

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Ohh yeah and here's a picture from the Watermark (Christy Nockels) Concert. Christy's life has been an example of what a women after God's own heart looks like. So glad I got to go because that night was a super blessing....

Amazing night....
Thank you Lord for showing me what a women after your own heart looks like....

It's Hard

Sun, 28 May 2006 01:56:00 GMT

So going to retreat was amazing...God opened my heart up in many directions. One major thing Scott the speaker reminded me of when speaking was that if you abide in God then the will of God will happen...therefore you will not have to worry about anything. Then my follow up question in my mind was how do you or what can I do to abide in God...then a following message my Jalon was about what it means to be a Christian or definition. Right then and there it clicked like a bright light. The reason I have struggled with so many things lately is that I lacked abiding in God. I have put all my energy in those other things. What if I abided in God? What if I lived a life pleasing to God? Maybe I wouldn't have been such a mess...(sigh)

When will I learn? How many more retreats?? How many more uplifting conversations will I need? Why not now?

Another thing I have read in a friend of mine blog...he mentioned the greatest commandment of all...to LOVE the Lord with all your heart. When I read his entry...my heart ached a little...knowing that I haven't truly loved the Lord with all my heart and soul. (sigh) Please FORGIVE me Lord...

So when I came home from retreat, I walked into the door and saw my apartment. It looked like a bomb went off. Then reality hit me...my life was still a mess and things need to change. Little did I know how hard it would be going back to work the next day and being so unhappy. Even till now...I'm missing something in my heart. Not sure exactly what it is.

It's so hard to change and have Christ be the focus in your life when you see so many distractions...but as Scott said "Jesus is our goal in a world full of distractions" I just hope I'll be able to see that clearly in my heart. I must continue to seek and soon I'll find.

As I look back on my notes...it doesn't hit my heart the way it did at the retreat. As I continue to look at them and read God's word I pray and hope they will live true in my heart, that they may burn like flames that would take down a forest.

If any of you are going on a retreat anytime soon...my prayer is that you won't just be in the moment of God during the retreat...but that you'd be in the moment of God everyday despite whether or not you're at a retreat or not. As for myself.

I need to learn not only to abide in God but to LOVE...which is the greatest commandment.

(I praise you Lord for the people you've put in my life that help me see more of you, may I bring glory and honor to you through everything that I do. All that I can do is hold on to you and follow the way you lead. I lift up all these praises and prayers to you, and you alone- Amen.)

Saturday, May 06, 2006

Sat, 06 May 2006 00:11:14 GMT

The year will be coming to an end in less than 2 months!! (AahhHHh)

Saulo! What to say about him? He is so fat and cute! He's the kid that calls all the girls on my team his "mommy"

Tiara who I love to death, she's like my daughter.

The Starfish kids warming up before they learn breakdancing from my brother...(so talented!)

Dan R otherwise known as DAR...his smile describes how my year has been!
Those are just a few photos from City Year!

Now for my Super Saturday Team...

Margo isn't in the pic...that's why there is a space for her!

The guys

and the girls! Super Saturday was also very rewarding! One of the most important things I have learned through this group of counselors is that you can never pray enough! NEVER!

Great memories in Chicago that will always last in my heart...

Best Super Saturday by far...

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 02:27:58 GMT

Today was a great Super Saturday! We all need to just thank God and give him Glory/Praise for the things that He does.

Many new comers came to help out and new comers to join Super Saturday. So #1 Praise to God.

Loved the skit team from Moody Bible Institute. Nice group of 8 people performed on "love" and the message/skit was AmAzInG! That's why I want them to come to Marquette and do a skit for my kids!! Gotta embrace it....

By far the best Super Saturday I've had...

SERVICE DAY coming up very SOON! Can't wait till its over...that will be nice :) Please keep in prayer...

Newest phrase: Cheese On Me! (say it like you're screaming sorta)

Have a good day....oh yeah and I forgot one of them Moody guys I met but he had a unique name...and I just remember him by: Tofu...what's his real name? Interesting neat name though. Just a thought to share

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:53:13 GMT

Want to Make a Difference in Your
Community?

We need your help!

City Year Chicago has opportunity for you to volunteer at Marquette Elementary, 9am-4pm on Friday February 17th!

Give your time to local schools and organizations and be inspired!
Projects for the day include:
*Setting up classroom libraries
*Packing lunches for the homeless
*Book Publishing Literacy Project
...and many more

Reasons to attend:
1. Get to serve!!
2. Get to see where I work & Me...duh
3. Meet lovely other 60 some corp members
4. Make a difference
5. FREE LUNCH!!! (no one gives that up)
6. Not only serve but serve God and be a shinning light in a dark place that needs the LORD!

**If you are interested in this service day, e-mail or comment back and I'll put you into contact! **

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:36:00 GMT

What are you doing on February 17th??

to be continued...

Monday, January 23, 2006

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 03:18:30 GMT

    Here are just a few songs that have spoken out to me in different ways:

                 PRODIGAL: (This songs kinda describes how I feel at this time)(Good song
                                                                                                                       though)
                                        Tears have filled my eyes, here I am again
                                        And I've held out as long as I can/ Now I'm
                                        letting go and holding out my hand
                                        Daddy, here I am again, will You take me back
                                        tonight/ I went and made the world my friend,
                                        and it left me high and dry

            STAINED GLASS MASQUERADE: (Last part of the song I've felt/wondered    when I tell friends how I feel...?)

                                         But would it set me free/ If I dared to let you see/ The
                                         truth behind the person/ That you imagine me to be

                                         Would your arms be open/ Or would you walk away
                                          / Would the love of Jesus/ Be enough to make you stay

                                          Is there anyone that fails/ Is there anyone that falls/
                                          Am I the only one in church today feelin' so small



                   DOES ANYBODY HEAR HER: (This song reminds me of Madeline and
                                                               shows me how much more I need to love her)

                                           Does anybody hear her?/ Can anybody see?/ Or
                                           does anybody even know she's going down today/
                                           Under the shadow of our steeple/ With all the lost
                                           and lonely people/ Searching for the hope that's
                                           tucked away in you and me/ Does anybody hear her?
                                           / Can anybody see?

                                           She is yearning/ For shelter and affection/ That she
                                           never found at home/ She is searching/ For a hero to
                                           ride in/ To ride in and save the day/ And in walks her
                                           prince charming/ And he knows just what to say/
                                           Momentary lapse of reason/ And she gives herself away

   (They are all around us. To become numb to their pain is to
                                   become numb to the very heart of God and the suffering of His
                                    only Son.)- Casting Crowns

       On A Lighter Note: Here's a song that reminds me of the worship we should bring to
                                                                  God!

                            FATHER, SPIRIT, JESUS:

                                               Lord, the worship we bring/ Is more than
                                               songs that we sing/ It's a reflection of our
                                               ever-changing lives/ The best we have to offer

                                               We don't just lift up our hands/ Lord, we lift up
                                                our lives/ For we know that You are worthy of
                                                our praise/ To You our lifesongs raise

                                                Rescued from darkness/ We are walking in
                                                marvelous light/ For we are children of the
                                                King!/ SING

                                                You are worthy of all honor/ Glory, praise and
                                                 power/ King of the nations/ You are holy God,
                                                almighty/ Clothed in brilliant majesty/ Father,
                                                 Spirit, Jesus

     I recommend the cd to anyone, its pretty good. OH YEAH and go SEE the MOVIE:

                         ** END OF THE SPEAR! **

One of the greatest movies/ shows how God's plan is so different than our plans!
God truly shines in that movie and the missionary's story has given me a better understanding that someone's death could lead to God's glory and as an end result other lives were saved!! Also you get to see the purpose of someone's life! Which is the cool part as well!! Hope you watch it....let me know how you like it.