Memories, Memories.....

Here we sit... three cowy friends: Betsy, Nelly, and Tina....soon to be joined by another not-so-cowy friend: Joshina.... and we are contemplating our lives and the zany adventures that always ensue when we join forces within this crazy world. So to let you in on the sort of amazing adventures that amazing friends like us triumph over, we decided to enlighten you and tell our stories as only we can.

• There once was a famous guitarist in a famous band (whom we will not name to protect the innocent... and the guilty) who got quite thirsty, so he decided to indulge his thirst with a blue Powerade. When he was done with this delightful drink, he saw an opportunity to help 4 damsels in distress whose beauty had caught his attention and offered them some of his Powerade. The 4 cows... ehem, damsels in distress, eagerly accepted the gesture. Thus they all shared a drink with a famous guitarist.
• Once upon a time three of the friends were traveling to see a fish, but they were rather directionally challenged individuals. Thus, they started at one far end of Chattanooga to embark upon the other end, and in the process of their traveling they bypassed any hint of where they were trying to go and ended up in another time zone. The damsels in distress had no where to turn for rescuing so they turned to their only hope: their 4th cow friend. This friend was eager to help, however she was quite entangled with duties in another country and thus could do little to assist in the situation. Thus the 3 three friends were doomed.
• When the world was desolate and dark, five girls embarked on a mission of revenge. It took much plotting, courage, and analyzing… but indeed it was necessary. They gathered the needed ammunition and deemed themselves “The Tres Desperados.” The fact that there were 5 of them was of no importance. So then they were off to do the Deed. Three yards, 40 rolls of Toilet Paper, two water guns, and a box of Cheese-Its later… the Tres Desperados had achieved greatness. And thus they became legends.

And the three cowy friends thought of many more stories and misadventures but did not deem them xanga worthy because of the embarrassing nature of these tales. Someday they will sit in rocking chairs on a front porch and tell of these adventures to the third and fourth generations, sharing with them the lessons they learned during their youth. These lessons were gathered from the moral of each story:

• Thus they all shared a drink with a famous guitarist.
• Thus the 3 three friends were doomed.
• Thus they became legends.

A small forest fire

My mom was leaving for church and didn't know what had occurred. Her face went from looking like this:

to looking like this:

Thankfully we have one of these as a neighbor:     

Who just so happened to save our wood from being caught on fire a few weeks ago. I know it wasn't all that severe, but amongst my mother's horror, I couldn't help but finding at least some humor in the situation.

I just got back from school and I had to watch this video called “beyond Death’s door”, which got me thinking to some stuff. (Random and scattered stuff, but stuff none the less)

   None of us are promised forever on this earth, and we’re not promised each other forever either. God has blessed me with such an incredible family that I often take advantage of having. And I keep finding myself wishing for the future, thinking that I will start living my life once school is over. If I can just hold my breath for a little while longer I’ll make it through the dark tunnel. Well, life is going to go on whether I’m with it or not and I don’t want to take one minute of that life God has blessed me with, by holding a grudge or getting angry. Problems will arise, and I will be angry at someone and I will hold grudges, but by God’s grace I want to hang on to these feelings for the least amount of time as possible. Life is too precious to let it slip through our fingers with grudging thoughts of anger and wishful sighs of “I’ll live when I graduate.”

   I don’t want to live in fear of death, for myself of others around me, but I do want to live in love with live. I have come to the belief that love is greater then death. Death may seem horribly trifling and mighty, but never forget Love is greater, just read Song of Solomon.

 This may be a corny time to do this after all this explaining, (you can laugh if you want) but I want to express my gratitude to all of you Thank you all for being such encouragers and such awesome brothers and sisters I know I probably won't be able to mention everyone because I have way to many awesome friends, but here are a few:

Christy: You’re awesome and I love you so much my beautiful friend! I think that when you go to bryan half of me (“my good side”) will be gone. I will be excited but also scaredL so dude, all I can say is that you’re pretty much the bomb diggidy.

Michelle: You’re really funny, but you’re also really smart and I know God is going take you far. You have a really caring heart and you’re a very interesting person to talk to.

Rebecca: You’re far more intelligent then you even know. And you also have a lot of wisdom, I’m so blessed to know you and have you’re creative colors shinning in my life. Looking at the stars are never the same when you’re not there

Elizabeth Y: I love your heart for others and your heart for the Lord

Jessica C: You’re creativity bombs the roof dude! You have a beautiful heartJ I love you like Christmas loves a warm toasty fireJ

Elizabeth G: You’re such an awesome encourager and prayer warrior! Sorry for splitting your head open…

Andrew G: You’re gonna be a great kid DoctorJ you have a really good way of relating to people andYou’re easy to talk to.

Kyle J: God’s given you a discerning spirit and beautiful words

Mary Lynn: there’s never a person without a friend when you’re around. You seem like a friend to everyone

Scott T: You’re determination inspires me, It doesn't matter how hard the road is, you'll get there. And you will do great things with your dreams

Peter H: You invest a lot of well appreciated time into others. Sometimes time is the most precious gift.

Faith H: You’re always uplifting others, and it’s so pure, right from you’re heart.

Scott B: birthday buddy, what can I say? You’re my pal dude.

Jon W: You’re so fun and joyous and uplifting, it’s always good talking to you

Rach G: Rach, your sense of humor cracks me up just thinking about it. Your faith is such an example to me, I love your trueness to God and your friends and even those that aren't your friends.  lol, remember the police guy in the park? I love you girl!

Stanley: I heard that you grow up the day that you first laugh at yourself. In you're case, according to that, I guess you grew up a long time ago. It's a great gift to be able to laugh no matter how much you hurt your head or your knee.