In November I received a promotion at North Greenville. Now, I plan events and campus visits for our office. :)
Saturday was my first event. I had planned for weeks. I always have a check list and I felt like Santa checking it over and over. Finally the day came and I was as nervous as ever with 74 prospective students and their families visiting our campus enjoying a schedule I had set up. Well, at the end of the first part of the program I was still scared to death. When I get nervous/scared I get the worst breath...this I am sure you want to know about me....so here I am scared to death, bad breath and all. The last protion was praise and worship and the last song was My chains are gone. On the first cord of Amazing grace the sun began streaming through the stain glass windows and knew Christ was smiling. I realized it didn't matter as long as He was glorified. The rest of the day was smooth as silk and I came home happy and blessed. :) I am so thankful that my God showed up and showed out.
On another note, Adam and I have been discussing life changing decisions. This morning I was drying my hair thinking how different our life could be in a year (ie- new home, possible children) I made a commentment to myself right then in my pink panties that for the next year I will make certain that my marriage will be thrilling and fun. I don't want to look back when I can't roam in my unmentionables that I didn't take advantage of that time alone with my husband. (wink wink)
I am excited about what the Lord has in store for us. My sister is growing in His grace and love daily and I am excited about what He has planned for my parents. I long for my life to show His love daily and I feel that I fall short at home, at work, and church all the time. I long for Adam to always feel my love and support. I want him to leave home longing to come back to his humble, gentle, hot wife. I long to give Christ all that I can uselfishly, daily.
This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 [I pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, [h] would give you a spirit (W) of wisdom and revelation (X) in the knowledge of Him. 18 [I pray] that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope (Y) of His calling, (Z) what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power (AA) to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength. Ephesians 1:15-19
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
fav things
Following all the fun everyone else claimed this weekend, I thought I would do the same.
1) Valentine's-not big on this day but it was fabulous with my Adam anyway.
2) Winterjam- we had a great time at Winterjam seeing Skillet (which I loved), Barlow Girl, Mercy Me, and others. Altough it was completely hectic getting in the door it was a blast once we were inside.
3) Sleeping in Saturday morning. Enough said.
4) PS- I love you. Adam took me to see this movie at the dollar movie. It was actually very good and made me think about my marriage and seizing each day with my husband. Adam even liked it. Bring a tissue. I cried from beginning to end...not sure why but I did.
5) Valentine's banquet at church- our pastor and his family impersonated Glady's Knight and the Pipps (not sure about spelling), the Blues brothers, Elvis, Ray Charles, Patsy CLine, and others. They were great and Adam and I had great time with his Mom and Step dad.
6) A nap on Sunday was a great way to end a great weekend.I am so thankful for the rest and reflection that this weekend seemed to bring. It seemed that we all near and far needed it!
1) Valentine's-not big on this day but it was fabulous with my Adam anyway.
2) Winterjam- we had a great time at Winterjam seeing Skillet (which I loved), Barlow Girl, Mercy Me, and others. Altough it was completely hectic getting in the door it was a blast once we were inside.
3) Sleeping in Saturday morning. Enough said.
4) PS- I love you. Adam took me to see this movie at the dollar movie. It was actually very good and made me think about my marriage and seizing each day with my husband. Adam even liked it. Bring a tissue. I cried from beginning to end...not sure why but I did.
5) Valentine's banquet at church- our pastor and his family impersonated Glady's Knight and the Pipps (not sure about spelling), the Blues brothers, Elvis, Ray Charles, Patsy CLine, and others. They were great and Adam and I had great time with his Mom and Step dad.
6) A nap on Sunday was a great way to end a great weekend.I am so thankful for the rest and reflection that this weekend seemed to bring. It seemed that we all near and far needed it!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Charleston
1. Filling the car with gas. $42
2. Hotel in Charleston-$150.00 a night
3. Joining hotel rooms with 9 Hoppers-PRICELESS!
This weekend was Caroline and Ben's wedding. We had a wonderful weekend with the family. The most interesting part was the hotel rooms. Lets put it this way-everytime things got quiet Sandra would come in the room to create a racus-Adam would then look at me and say as if he didn't know-we have ajoining rooms. It was great! If only I could share all the quotes from the weekend. Our favorite is "shhh Terry doesn't know"
The wedding day was beautiful and sad all wrapped into one. Caroline and I are so close and I just couldn't wrap my mind around her getting married. They are in love and I am happy for them. I love the picture of Claudia and Jackie praying over Caroline and the marriage. It brought me such joy to be apart of this day.
I wish I could share all the details but I hope a few pics will help you see the fun we had.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
meltdown
Every year at the same time we take our students to a conference in Tenn. called Meltdown. Jesus wanted us to heat up not meltdown. We had such a great time of fellowship. Adam, Jennifer, and I were the "adults" for this outting and were pumped to be with the vibrant students. To put into prospective what a 3 hour bus ride with these 13 can be just imagine middle school boys with high school girls...:) All of you who work with youngins' are smiling. There was a lot of bodily functions plus ew gross comments filled with Adam saying everynight BOYS TAKE A BATH!!!! I loved every minute of it and cherish the time God has given me with them.
I learned so much through their worship and conversations and the sweetest came from Jasmine. Jazzy Faye as affectionatly call her. Jasmine is a product of divorce and currently lives with her father because her Mom works 3rd. Her father is not the best role model and is not a Christian. Jazzy will 17 in May and has spoken on numerous occasions of how she will leave on that day. I have prayed for her and encouraged her to ask Jesus what to do, when to leave, and to make sure her Mom is understanding and supportive. Her Mom and step-dad are both Christians and attend our church. Well to the point, Saturday our afternoon session was focused on bitterness and allowing Christ to deliver you from that hardness that forms in your life. During the alter call I was in depth praising to My chains are gone ( I know perfect right?) when I heard her behind me crying with Jennifer our other "adult". She prayed with Rachel (our rock of the students) and as soon as we started to leave asked for Adam's cell phone and immediately called her Dad. WOW did that take guts! A man who screams and cusses at her continuously. She spent about 30 minutes on the phone with him and let him know she was freeing him of her anger and her bitterness and that she was changing. I was so proud of her! What a special child of God that she knew to free him of this and push him to work on their relationship. It was one of the sweetest moments yet. I hope to one day be as brave as she was and is daily.
The Lord opened so many doors for our students. He delivered and developed friendships among those that are years apart in age.
Thank you Jesus for your sweet gifts. Please continue to bless those sweet souls and guide them on your path.
I learned so much through their worship and conversations and the sweetest came from Jasmine. Jazzy Faye as affectionatly call her. Jasmine is a product of divorce and currently lives with her father because her Mom works 3rd. Her father is not the best role model and is not a Christian. Jazzy will 17 in May and has spoken on numerous occasions of how she will leave on that day. I have prayed for her and encouraged her to ask Jesus what to do, when to leave, and to make sure her Mom is understanding and supportive. Her Mom and step-dad are both Christians and attend our church. Well to the point, Saturday our afternoon session was focused on bitterness and allowing Christ to deliver you from that hardness that forms in your life. During the alter call I was in depth praising to My chains are gone ( I know perfect right?) when I heard her behind me crying with Jennifer our other "adult". She prayed with Rachel (our rock of the students) and as soon as we started to leave asked for Adam's cell phone and immediately called her Dad. WOW did that take guts! A man who screams and cusses at her continuously. She spent about 30 minutes on the phone with him and let him know she was freeing him of her anger and her bitterness and that she was changing. I was so proud of her! What a special child of God that she knew to free him of this and push him to work on their relationship. It was one of the sweetest moments yet. I hope to one day be as brave as she was and is daily.
The Lord opened so many doors for our students. He delivered and developed friendships among those that are years apart in age.
Thank you Jesus for your sweet gifts. Please continue to bless those sweet souls and guide them on your path.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
I got bitten
2008 has started with a bang. I have been promoted at my job to the Admissions Campus Visit and Event Coordinator and have jumped right in! Its a really good fit for me and so far I have enjoyed the job. Two weeks ago, I woke with the stomach bug...:) that was great fun and then this past Monday night I was bitten again with the bug. This time it really knocked me for a loop. The is the price I pay being with so many children at church and for admitting that I hadn't had the stomach bug yet this year. Anyway Adam is a great Doc and he took very good care of me while he took extra vitamins trying to stay well.
This weekend my Sister and Mom are in NYC for a mission trip. Tonight they are out doing track ministry in the subway. Please pray for them as they are gone. They fly home on Tuesday.
This is my sister's second NYC trip and this one is special because my Mom is with her and Sally Ann's roommate for college next year is also in her small group at church and on the trip. They called this afternoon on a break that they spent shopping. Sally and Sarah (roommate) bought a rug for their dorm room. What a great start to a year together!
Some of you might know that my cousin Caroline is getting married in two weeks!! We are all very excited about her new journey and are praying that the Lord will bless her and Ben as they start a great life. It will be a great weekend in Charleston with a wonderful reunion among friends and family. Please be in prayer for all of us over the next few weeks.
This weekend my Sister and Mom are in NYC for a mission trip. Tonight they are out doing track ministry in the subway. Please pray for them as they are gone. They fly home on Tuesday.
This is my sister's second NYC trip and this one is special because my Mom is with her and Sally Ann's roommate for college next year is also in her small group at church and on the trip. They called this afternoon on a break that they spent shopping. Sally and Sarah (roommate) bought a rug for their dorm room. What a great start to a year together!
Some of you might know that my cousin Caroline is getting married in two weeks!! We are all very excited about her new journey and are praying that the Lord will bless her and Ben as they start a great life. It will be a great weekend in Charleston with a wonderful reunion among friends and family. Please be in prayer for all of us over the next few weeks.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Happy New Year
This year is already appearing to hold more lovre, joy, and blessings than ever before. Adam and I had a wonderful Christmas, worshipping our Lord and spending as much time as possible with family.
New Years Eve was spent in Atlanta at the Clemson bowl game with our new pastor and his wife. Their son Caleb is a red shirt freshman for Clemson. Together we had a blast. It is always wonderful to go to a football game, even a Clemson game.
Yesterday, Adam and I set a major goal and talked about what we were excited to accomplish in 2008. I was eager and ready to go but then I woke up this morning with the stomach virus. So, I will have to conquer 08 tomorrow.
I am excited about what the Lord will do this year. Adam is graduating from North Greenville University in December and we are eager to buy a house. Each year of marriage has been much better than the last. I am going to hold tight to Christ and my husband and enjoy this new year and the new goals and dreams that I have for myself and my family. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Forever the Princess of my heart
Sally gave up her crown as Miss Cherokee County Teen this week. It was bitter-sweet. She is glad to be done since its her senior year but I know she is missing her role alrready.
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