My Boyfriend named Chris

PLEASE NOTE: If anyone knows how to delete "labels" on here, let me know! I have a few that I need to delete! Thanks!

First, let me start with the back story:

I was having a conversation with Dad one day about not having a boyfriend and he was tired (I guess) of hearing me complain (about not having a boyfriend) so, he said that I should join a site like Christian Mingle, Eharmony, Match.com or a site like that. I said that there was a ad on the side of my Facebook page for FarmersOnly.com and I thought that I'd join that. See the commercial HERE!  So, I waited a couple of months before I did. I got so busy with harvest that I had forgot about it. I guess that it was the beginning of Oct. when I joined. I started talking to this guy from Florida and he told me about Christian Mingle and how I should join it.  I told him that I used to be on Mingle a long time ago. Well, I got to thinking about it and went on Mingle and looked for my profile and there it was. A few updates later, it was a brand new profile.

Chris and I met on Christian Mingle. We IM'ed each other and also emailed for a few weeks. When I thought that he might be interested in me, I told Dad and Mom about him. We met him on Nov. 1 halfway between where he lives and my house and we all ate supper together. We had so much fun. Since then, we have gone out alot and had a great time! I can't wait for many more opportunities to hang out with Chris. I'm excited to see where God takes this! When God is first in a relationship, anything can happen!

Chris is spending time with his family up North and I'm spending time with mine down here. Once he gets back, he's coming here to see me. Of course, we will be doing the same thing for Christmas but, I get to go see his parents the week end of his birthday so, I'm looking forward to that! Anyway, this is enough for now.

It's Thanksgiving Eve (11:42pm) and I've got to get in bed. We've got company coming in tomorrow! I hope that everyone has a fantabulously happy Thanksgiving!

I don't know what to write

I figure that  had better write something or else y'all would stop going to my blog and I don't want that!

A topic that has been on my mind for a few days is: Perfection

A guy once told a girl that she was perfect for him. The girl replied that no one is perfect and God was/is the only perfect person. To which the guy replied "We are made in God's image and God was/is perfect so then we are all perfect".

I don't know what to think of that. I think that we are all perfect to a certain extent and then we have to rely on God for the rest. None of us are really perfect, right? I mean, we can pretend to be perfect but, even if we pretend to be are we really perfect at trying to be perfect?

What are y'all's thoughts? I want to know!

Just a short little blog post!

My new life song!

I've been thinking ... I've not been going down the very best road in the world for the past few months and so, this is my new life song. I'm determined to wait on God. Asking him to give me peace for the moments and whatever God's Will is for my life, I want Him to help me find it! I'm going to try to be a better Christian, person, daughter and friend that I can be!

I don’t know where to go from here
It all used to seem so clear
I’m finding I can’t do this on my own

I don’t know where to go from here
As long as I know that You are near
I’m done fighting
I’m finally letting go

I will trust in You
You’ve never failed before
I will trust in You

[Chorus:]
If there’s a road I should walk
Help me find it
If I need to be still
Give me peace for the moment
Whatever Your will
Whatever Your will
Can you help me find it
Can you help me find it

I’m giving You fear and You give faith
I giving you doubt
You give me grace
For every step I’ve never been alone

Even when it hurts, You’ll have Your way
Even in the valley I will say
With every breath
You’ve never let me go

I will wait for You
You’ve never failed before
I will wait for You

[Chorus]

I lift my empty hands (come fill me up again)
Have Your way my King (I give my all to You)
I lift my eyes again (Was blind but now I see)
‘Cause You are all I need

[Chorus]

I'm having a hard time falling asleep ........

Have you really listened to the words of a hymn? I mean like really listen?? Sure, you know the words by heart and you could probably recite a song if I gave you the title. One sunday, I was sick and my voice was going and I could not sing so, I just listened to the words. and there is some powerful messages in those song lyrics! From know on, I'm not going to just sing a song, I'm going to actually listen to the words and I challenge you to do the same!!

Several months ago, our church sang a song at a host church (we combined our small church group with another one) and it has stuck in my head ever since. These are some really good lyrics!!

The music/lyrics are by Chris Anderson and Greg Habegger. The song is titled is "I Run To Christ"

 ~ Verse 1 and Chorus ~

"I run to Christ when chased by fear and find a refuge sure.

"Believe in Me," His voice I hear;His words and wounds secure.

I run to Christ when torn by a grief and find abundant peace.

"I too had tears," He gently speaks; thus joy and sorrow meet

~ Verse 2 and Chorus ~

I run to Christ when worn by life and find my soul refreshed

"Come unto Me," He calls through strife; fatiuge gives way to rest

I run to Christ when vexed by Hell and find a mighty arm

"The Devil flees," the scriptures tell; he roars, but can not harm

~ Verse 3 and Chorus ~

I run to Christ when stalked by sin and find a sure escape

"Deliver me," I cry to him; temptation yields to grace

I run to Christ when plagued by shame and find my one defense

"I bore God's wrath," He pleads my case; my advocate and friend

Good songs to remember when .....

Ashes To Beauty: 

At the foot of the cross
Where grace and suffering meet
You have shown me your love
Through the judgment you received

And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can

Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross

At the foot of the cross
Where I am made complete
You have given me life
Through the death you bore for me

And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can

Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross

And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross

And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can

Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down

I trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down

I lay every burden down, every burden
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross

I don't know what to write

There are so many things running through my head right now that I could write about but, I have to sort and decide which ones I want to write about. It's a very hard decision! If I write about one idea, people would get the wrong impression. However, I really want to write about it cause it makes me happy if even for the moment. This my blog and this is about my life! With that said, here I go!

I met a guy when I was volunteering at the hospital. We were in the Subway line together. We talked like strangers would do. "How are you?" and "How's work?" (I thought that he worked at the hospital.) He offered to buy me a drink at Subway and I told him that he did not have to do that but,he did anyway. I thanked him for it. We were in line to get a drink at the machine but, there were some people in front of us and when they left, he told me to go and I said thanks and have a nice day! Then I proceeded to sit down at a table and he sat down at my table!! At this point, I did not know what to think. I was sitting there drinking my Dr. Pepper and thinking "Why is this guy sitting here talking to me a lowly volunteer???" He then proceeded to ask me about what I do at the hospital and what I do in general. I thought that for sure when he heard that I was a volunteer that he would get up and leave but, he didn't!. I told him that I live on a farm with my parents (that did not scare him off) and I told him that I was a volunteer there at the hospital (and that still did not scare him off). So, if all that id not scare him off, I figured that I could be more relaxed and I was. He asked me what is my favorite restaurant and I figured that ti was a casual questions so, I answered Olive Garden. I LOVE their salad and bread sticks!  So, he said ok. Then we talked a little more and I decided that I wanted to go to a Mexican restaurant. So, he is taking me on a date on Monday (July 1) to the Mexican restaurant. :-).

We have since gone to the Mexican restaurant and I had a blast. We had fun just laughing and talking and hanging out. We were learning about each other. :) I think that there *might* be some potential there but, I'm not counting my chickens before they hatch. :)


About him: His name is Jonathan and he is working at the hospital this week because Flowers Hospital is implementing new software throughout the hospital. The best way I can describe the change is; Everyone is going to have electronic patient files instead of paper files. Jonathan is a computer engineer so, he goes around to hospitals all over the South. He will be leaving at the end of next week. He will be going to another hospital that needs him and he will be missed. He's a great friend to me and a great friend to have.


Oh, Jonathan is also one of my FB friends so, feel free to "stalk" him ;)

This Thing Called Life

My schedule has been so busy. I did not know that I even had a thing called a schedule until these past few months!!! It's CRAZY up in here! I've been so busy with daily life.

Mom and I keep Liam while Amy teaches and Will helps Daddy on the farm. Will goes to work and Liam's Momma comes and gets him from us and takes him home. The days that we keep him (everyday of the week) this is what happens: Wake up, get dressed, play with Liam, he goes down for nap, help Momma, attempt to do school, he wakes up, plays with him, he eats lunch, plays (sometimes naps) and then his Momma comes home!

Meanwhile ......

I get up, get dressed and go to the hospital to volunteer 2 times a week! Then, when a big storm comes up, I have another job (that reminds me, I better take the test!!).

On Mondays, I schedule appointments (doctor, chiropractor, dentist, etc). On Wednesdays, I have Church. So, I go in from 12-4:30, run errands, rush home, put groceries away and hop in the car with Mom and Dad and away we go to church! I teach 1st and 2nd graders so, I'm exhausted by the time that day is over.

This month is extra crazy cause, well, I'm leaving to go out of town for a week (next month) AND I said that I'd help with VBS which is the week before I leave!! Granted it is for 3 days but, that is pushing it to close!! I must have been outta my mind!! Now, for the VBS peeps who might be reading this: I don't regret saying yes .....  I will love EVERY minute of it!! Tomorrow is training!

OH, and did I mention that my sweet NEPHEW IS TURNING 1?!?!?!?!?! Yep, a day of traveling to get family from airports! Seriously, this month is CRAZY!

I'm so excited for going outta town! I'm so excited to get to see a friend (maybe) that I've not seen in 3 years!! I'm ready to go!! WOOHOO!!

First though ...... is volunteering! Monday morning, I'm hittin' the ground runnin'! No holes barred! Excitement is kicking in!! Keeping my brain busy with school and everything else is just what I need!




Oh, and just in case you did not see my status on FB: I cleared out my first drain! Yep, it was clogged with gunk but, I cleared it! BOOYAH!! I DON'T NEED A MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!




I hop that y'all enjoy this post. I'm so sorry that I've not written in a loooooooooong time but, like this post is saying, I've been busy with life!


*goes to fold laundry so that I can get in bed*

A Short Blog Post

I know I've not written on here in ages but, I truly have been very busy for the past couple of Months/weeks!  For some of those weeks, I forgot that I had a blog! I know, right! How could I forget that I have a blog! I mean, who does that!! Apparently, I do .......
Anyway, I just wanted to come and say that I've missed writing on here and that I'll try my best to write semi regularly on here again. I've missed writing!!