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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:40:53 GMT

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:22:40 GMT

I am getting used to living out here in the country; it is a big change since I have lived in the city almost my whole life. I am really enjoying my job at Valu-Rite pharmacy; my boss is a fun guy to work for. I joined Grace Fellowship Church last Sunday. I really enjoy it there. I am hoping to work in the youth ministry with the high schoolers. Since they don't have awana yet. I hope that everybody is doing well. Take care and have a great week.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:57:26 GMT

Well, I got a new job on friday. I am working at val-rite pharmacy; its a small coffee shop and a christian store. I work up front and also help with the drive through. Monday we where really busy with people calling in prescriptions but it was nice to have something to do. The people that own it are a sweet christian couple. Right now I am on a two week probationary period, then if they like me and I like the job then I will be there full time.

This past weekend I went to visit my mom; it is really nice to have her close but not too close. We were able to hang out and go see a movie. She is starting to see that she made a big mistake, but she is happy. She plans on selling the house in New Braunfels and moving up here to Lake Dallas. She plans on buying her own house.

I really miss you guys a lot. I am planning on coming home August 3rd through the 5th, but I am not for sure. I will let you guys know, since I will be needing some place to stay. Everybody take care and have a great week.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:21:12 GMT

I went to go visit another church today, Grace Fellowship. This one is more geared to the younger generation. They have a live band and an awesome worship team. This mornings service was about finding the passion for Jesus and what steals your passion. This is a little weird but they don't have sunday school, instead they do home groups that meet in somebody's home once a week. I really liked it and I will probably go back next week.

Well, the secretary job that I thought that I was going to get up here in the sheriff's office fell through. I found out that there were no openings for a secretary. I have been looking for a job ever since. I have been pretty frustrated and missing you guys back home. Friday night I went to go see Ocean's 13, by myself. That was a different experience, since I have not done it in over a year. I hope that everybody back in New Braunfels is doing well. You guys take care and I will let you know how the job search goes.

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Thu, 31 May 2007 22:08:15 GMT

Jennifer B, thanks for recommending this book.

Well, we made it to Bridgeport ok, got here around 3:30pm wednesday. It is such a huge change from New Braunfels. It is a very small town, everything is in Decatur, but not HEB. We went to Wal-Mart today and everybody was really nice and courteous. I have an interview with the sherrif tomorrow, hopefully it will go well and i wont be too nervous. I want to thank you guys for coming to my "see ya later" party. I had a lot of fun and the food was really good. I read the big card and the other cards in the picture album when i got here. I have really had to look to God these past few days, because it has been hard to be away from home and be away from the people that know me the most. I hope that everybody is doing ok, take care and have a great week.

Saying Goodbye

Mon, 28 May 2007 03:07:08 GMT

Well, I can't believe that I have been here for about three years. God has done a lot in my life since I have been home. He has helped me work through some issues that I needed to work through and led me to some really great friends, and a great church. Saying goodbye or see ya later to some of you this Tuesday is going to be really hard. You guys know me so well and have been there whenever I needed somebody to talk to. Ya'll have given me motherly advice and have helped me break into my house. I love you guys so much, and hopefully I will be back "home" soon. See you guys Tuesday night.

He carried me

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:50:48 GMT

You Carried Me by Building 429

I’ve been so busy, I missed the reasons
I missed Your love, and I nearly missed it all
Still You’ve loved me, and You’ve healed me
You’ve given all and it brought me to Your cross
I stand only because You’ve given me grace to walk
Only because

You carried me
You carried me
You carried me through it all
And I believe
Yes I believe
You’ll carry me all the way home
Cause mercy covers all

I know the scripture, I’ve known the songs
I sang the words from my hollowed heart
But You’ve spoken softly through the storm
I’ve heard Your voice and I’ve felt the calm
I stand only because You’ve given me faith to walk

You carried me
You carried me
You carried me through it all
And I believe
Yes I believe
You’ll carry me all the way home
Cause mercy covers all

I know that you love me
I’ll never doubt it I can’t live without it
Your mercy has found me
I am astounded, I can’t live without it

You carried me
You carried me
And I believe
Yes I believe
You’ll carry me all the way home
Cause mercy covers all
Mercy covers all
And I believe
And I believe
I believe

This song is so true; God has carried me through what I have been through the past few months. Led me to a great family where I feel loved, cared for and like one of the kids. I know that God will continue to carry me through the hard times like He always has.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Tue, 01 May 2007 16:09:27 GMT

Well, I have really felt God leading me towards Bridgeport. There has been a really good job open up at a sheriff's office. One of the ladies that works there retired and Charlie, one of JR's friends that came down a few weeks ago, talked to the sheriff about me. The sheriff is a christian, so that would be really neat to have a boss that is a christian.

I would really like to start a swim lesson ministry there, but I am not sure how to go about it. Lisa said that they have a public pool, but something like one swim lesson teacher. I really miss teaching lessons and I want to be able to children whose parents cannot afford the lessons.

I know that there are some of you who are going to really miss me, but I will be back don't worry. I have no idea excalty when I will be leaving, sometime at the end of may or the beginning of June.

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:11:55 GMT

Sometimes I wonder why things happen the way that they do. My mom moved to Lake Dallas two weeks ago and my brother moved back to New Braunfels for a while. Right now I am living with a family, the Felkins, in my church. They are moving to Bridgeport at the end of May and have offered to take me with them. I want to follow God's will for my life, so whatever He wants me to do I am willing to do. I know that many of you know everything that is going on are praying for me and I thank you for that. I know that I will get through this and be able to be an encouragement to other girls, like Beth is doing for me.

I thank all of you for offering a hug, an encouraging word, helpful advice, or just simply listening to what is going on.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 02:35:10 GMT

Not much going on here but I figured that it was time for an update. My mom's friend came to visit last weekend. It was kind of awkward, but it went well. We took a drive up River Road to Canyon Dam, it was really pretty.