Well, I have now been home for a full day. I am still SO tired!!!
Tomorrow, I'm planning on sleeping in as late as I possibly can tomorrow! I have a lot of it to catch up on!
I'm going to try to put together a webalbum of all the pics from our week in Florida, but I won't make any promises...I'll try!!! They are DEFINATLY worth seeing! I'll have my Mom help me out with that, she knows more about it then I do. :-)
I shouldnt stay too long...Dad's playing some cool theme songs from OLD tv shows. It's funny to see how many I actually know!!!
Mr. Ed is playing now, must go!
Big Hugs!
1/15/05
Pictures from Florida!
We arrived in Orlando on Jan. 7th. We had some time to kill before the rest of our party arrived, so the girls and I took the opportunity to celebrate our arrival in the Sunshine State! As soon as we were able, we ditched the socks and shoes, put on our flip-flops, and went outside and painted our toenails PINK!
Florida pic 2
Sabbath, Jan. 8. Lunch was yummy and quite fancy! Thats my friend Hannah and me, very hungry!
Florida pic 3
Sunday, after getting our booth set up, we relaxed a bit... my brother took a picture of me -- taking a picture! Ha!
Florida pic 4
Taking some time for ourselves on Sunday, Jan. 9th, we went to The Sizzler, a delicious buffet in Orlando. Dessert, as always, was the best. Thats my friend Katie with me.
Florida pic 5
We got our picture taken with an oversized Raggedy Anne doll outside a former FAO Shwarts ( I think I spelled that right!) The store was closed and empty while we were there, but the big toys outside were still there! Free time on Jan. 9th.
Florida pic 7
We spent 4 hours a day in our booth, 10-2. During the slow points, the cameras came out, and we had some fun...
Florida pic 8
Breakfast on Jan. 11th. The food was REALLY good for most of the week. This day inparticular was a sort of quiche; eggs, spinach, and mushrooms.. it was yummmy! That's me with Darlene (center) and Chrystal.
Florida pic 9
Miss Elizabeth and me! She and I had several long talks over the weekend about life, love, and teenagers. (yes, we talked about you too, Jordan! *wink*)
Florida pic 10
A beautiful self-portrait in the back of the van, coming back from one of our few excursions. Jan. 13th.
1/14/05
Home At Last!
Hi Folks.
We are home again. We travelled from 80 degrees and sun, to 30 degrees and snow. Well, Ok, so it was raining REALLY HARD when we left... all week it had been warm!
Our flight home was pretty good. It was just us 5 teens this time, no adult with us. (Wait a sec.. I'm an adult now....technically.) Everyone was tired though, after getting up at 4am, wouldnt you be? But it led to some not so hot experiences on the way home, and a severe power stuggle between the two oldest of our group. But we all survived, and made it home safely.
I would write more now, but I am utterly worn out. My eyelids keep sticking together! ha! I'm gonna run for now and try to stay awake for a couple more hours at least.
Hugs to everyone! and one BIG hug to someone special! ;-)
We are home again. We travelled from 80 degrees and sun, to 30 degrees and snow. Well, Ok, so it was raining REALLY HARD when we left... all week it had been warm!
Our flight home was pretty good. It was just us 5 teens this time, no adult with us. (Wait a sec.. I'm an adult now....technically.) Everyone was tired though, after getting up at 4am, wouldnt you be? But it led to some not so hot experiences on the way home, and a severe power stuggle between the two oldest of our group. But we all survived, and made it home safely.
I would write more now, but I am utterly worn out. My eyelids keep sticking together! ha! I'm gonna run for now and try to stay awake for a couple more hours at least.
Hugs to everyone! and one BIG hug to someone special! ;-)
1/11/05
Florida!!!
Hey folks! I'm here in Florida. IT'S WARM!!! I have gone swimming at least three times so far.
We have been having a wonderful time meeting people and praying with people as they come by our booth. On the flight here, we met a wonderful woman on the plane, and discovered quickly that we were going to the same place, for the same convention! We've seen her several times while we've been here, she is a wonderful person, a real sweetheart, and a strong prayer warrior.
I bought a book today, The Messiah. It's a contemporary adaptation of the Desire Of Ages. Wonderful book. And I even got it signed by the author, Jerry D. Thomas!
We've had some amazing experiences here, and some very powerful prayer times. We have been invited to come to about 7 different conferences around North America, from Canada, to Colorado, to right back here in Florida!
I am going to sign off for now, I have some emails I need to send, and then I'm gonna round up my kids, and we're going swimming for a while before we head out to eat with Pastor Harry Sabnani.
Take care all!
ttfn
We have been having a wonderful time meeting people and praying with people as they come by our booth. On the flight here, we met a wonderful woman on the plane, and discovered quickly that we were going to the same place, for the same convention! We've seen her several times while we've been here, she is a wonderful person, a real sweetheart, and a strong prayer warrior.
I bought a book today, The Messiah. It's a contemporary adaptation of the Desire Of Ages. Wonderful book. And I even got it signed by the author, Jerry D. Thomas!
We've had some amazing experiences here, and some very powerful prayer times. We have been invited to come to about 7 different conferences around North America, from Canada, to Colorado, to right back here in Florida!
I am going to sign off for now, I have some emails I need to send, and then I'm gonna round up my kids, and we're going swimming for a while before we head out to eat with Pastor Harry Sabnani.
Take care all!
ttfn
1/6/05
The night before...
WAHOO!!!!!! We leave for Florida tomorrow morning!!!!
This will be my last post from Northern New England until the 15th! I will be able to post from Florida though, whenever I have time, and whenever my brother doesnt have the computer. hehehe
I am really looking forward to this trip. It will be my first time flying! I have no clue what I'll be doing or having to do in the airport, so I am very glad I'll be travelling with others who have flown before!
As I am writing this we are in the process of making PIZZA! Dad made the crust and everything, the whole house smells like garlic. Mmmmmm.......
One of the girls going to FL with us is already here, and the other two teens are on their way here from Maine. Right now it is snowing, quite heavily too. It's freezing or below. And tomorrow we head south where it will be upper 70's and 80's all week! Our hotel has two heated pools, complete with slides! I'll come home all FRECKLED! heehee
Gotta run for now... My stomach is rioting again. Pizza will be ready soon!
hugs ans love to all, will write again from FLORIDA!
This will be my last post from Northern New England until the 15th! I will be able to post from Florida though, whenever I have time, and whenever my brother doesnt have the computer. hehehe
I am really looking forward to this trip. It will be my first time flying! I have no clue what I'll be doing or having to do in the airport, so I am very glad I'll be travelling with others who have flown before!
As I am writing this we are in the process of making PIZZA! Dad made the crust and everything, the whole house smells like garlic. Mmmmmm.......
One of the girls going to FL with us is already here, and the other two teens are on their way here from Maine. Right now it is snowing, quite heavily too. It's freezing or below. And tomorrow we head south where it will be upper 70's and 80's all week! Our hotel has two heated pools, complete with slides! I'll come home all FRECKLED! heehee
Gotta run for now... My stomach is rioting again. Pizza will be ready soon!
hugs ans love to all, will write again from FLORIDA!
1/4/05
Sleepless Efforts
Tonight I am posting from my Mom's computer in the living room. Every now and then my brother (17) and my sister (2) run by in an effort to tire her out. They have run through the room countless times, first Sam chasing Aaron, then Aaron chasing Sam. Sam's hair is blowing lightly in the breeze she creates.
Now she's hiding in her cupboard, waiting for Dad to come in and find her. I can hear her humming to herself, and banging her head against the inside walls. When she is quiet, and the door is closed, you can't even tell she is in there. She peeks out, and wiggles all over when she hears Dad come in. Finally, she can't take it anymore, and run out with a giggle to get her hug.
Two-year olds are fun. :-)
Now she's hiding in her cupboard, waiting for Dad to come in and find her. I can hear her humming to herself, and banging her head against the inside walls. When she is quiet, and the door is closed, you can't even tell she is in there. She peeks out, and wiggles all over when she hears Dad come in. Finally, she can't take it anymore, and run out with a giggle to get her hug.
Two-year olds are fun. :-)
1/3/05
Matthew 25:34-40
"Then then King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.
35. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in,
36. I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.
37. "Then the righteous will answer him,
'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you something to drink?
38. When did we see you a stranger and invite you in,
or needing clothes and clothe you?
39. When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
40. "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"
Whatever you do for the least of these....
We are currently reading about all the effort put into the areas hit by the earthquake and tsunamis. Many people have reached out and done what they can to help the people affected. Some have donated supplies, some have donated money, and some are right there, in the thick of things, helping where they can.
I know God is crying over the lost lives, but I also know He is rejoicing over the efforts everyone is putting in to help those who have survived.
Not everyone is in a position to donate money, or to send supplies, or to work in the areas. But everyone is able to pray. I ask that we all take a moment or two out of our days to say a prayer for the people who are suffering so many losses, who lost homes, family members, livelihoods. For the people who are searching continually for more survivors and missing people. And for the people who are working with those who have been found, who are in need of medical care, who are unable to care for themselves now.
I can't even begin to imagine losing my family, or my friends, to something like this. But that earthquake could have just as easily hit off our coastline.
Whatever you do for the least of these, you have done unto Me.
Something to think about.
35. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in,
36. I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.
37. "Then the righteous will answer him,
'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you something to drink?
38. When did we see you a stranger and invite you in,
or needing clothes and clothe you?
39. When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
40. "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'"
Whatever you do for the least of these....
We are currently reading about all the effort put into the areas hit by the earthquake and tsunamis. Many people have reached out and done what they can to help the people affected. Some have donated supplies, some have donated money, and some are right there, in the thick of things, helping where they can.
I know God is crying over the lost lives, but I also know He is rejoicing over the efforts everyone is putting in to help those who have survived.
Not everyone is in a position to donate money, or to send supplies, or to work in the areas. But everyone is able to pray. I ask that we all take a moment or two out of our days to say a prayer for the people who are suffering so many losses, who lost homes, family members, livelihoods. For the people who are searching continually for more survivors and missing people. And for the people who are working with those who have been found, who are in need of medical care, who are unable to care for themselves now.
I can't even begin to imagine losing my family, or my friends, to something like this. But that earthquake could have just as easily hit off our coastline.
Whatever you do for the least of these, you have done unto Me.
Something to think about.
Monday Morning Musings
Hi Folks! Beautiful day, isnt it?
I am sitting here at my computer with my mocha-chino on one side of me, and my little sister on the other side of me, with her "do-do" (cocoa).
Today it feels like late March outside... The snow is mostly melted, and the sleet we got last night has made everything wet and smell like it just rained. I can't see the thermometer from where I am sitting, but at 10:30, it was 45* outside. I'm considering taking a walk to the mailbox because it's so nice out there! (A walk to the mailbox is an excursion. We have a long driveway.) We'll see!
I leave for Florida in 4 days. Yay!!! Just checked the weather for Orlando. We're looking at 80's for the first half of the week! Wahoo!!! I get to go swimming, wear shorts, and FLIP-FLOPS!! This is going to be a fun week. :-) And the "Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access" that the hotel sweetly supplies means I will be able to keep in touch with everyone from Florida!! I'll have my camera with me, as well as my webcam, so you all may be able to join in the fun now and then... but no promises.:-)
While the trip will be fun, this week before is going to be busy! I have too much to do! Ack!
I can see the bottom of my mug, so that tells me it's time for me to get up and get moving and refill!
Much love and hugs!
I am sitting here at my computer with my mocha-chino on one side of me, and my little sister on the other side of me, with her "do-do" (cocoa).
Today it feels like late March outside... The snow is mostly melted, and the sleet we got last night has made everything wet and smell like it just rained. I can't see the thermometer from where I am sitting, but at 10:30, it was 45* outside. I'm considering taking a walk to the mailbox because it's so nice out there! (A walk to the mailbox is an excursion. We have a long driveway.) We'll see!
I leave for Florida in 4 days. Yay!!! Just checked the weather for Orlando. We're looking at 80's for the first half of the week! Wahoo!!! I get to go swimming, wear shorts, and FLIP-FLOPS!! This is going to be a fun week. :-) And the "Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access" that the hotel sweetly supplies means I will be able to keep in touch with everyone from Florida!! I'll have my camera with me, as well as my webcam, so you all may be able to join in the fun now and then... but no promises.:-)
While the trip will be fun, this week before is going to be busy! I have too much to do! Ack!
I can see the bottom of my mug, so that tells me it's time for me to get up and get moving and refill!
Much love and hugs!
1/2/05
For the girls. (but guys can read too)
"I was so unique
Now I feel skin deep
Count on the makeup to cover it all
Crying myself to sleep
'Cause I cannot keep their attention
Thought I could be strong
But it's killing me
Someone hear my cry
I'm dying for new life
I wanna be beautiful
Make you stand in awe
Look inside my heart
And be amazed
I want to hear you say
Who I am is quite enough
Just wanna be worthy of love
And beautiful
Sometimes I wish I was someone
Other than me
Fighting to make the mirror happy
Trying to find
Whatever is missing
Won't you help me back to glory"
The song is called "Beautiful", sung by Bethany Dillon.
How many times have we, as girls, wanted to be beautiful, feel beautiful, be told we are beautiful? We look for worldly acceptance. We see some star or model surrounded by guys and wonder, why can't I have that? Maybe if we use a little more makeup, or lose a little more weight, or wear clothes a little bit tighter, maybe then we'll be "beautiful". Maybe then people will stand in awe of us. Maybe then we'll be worthy of love.
But after we try all that, how many times to we just feel like it isnt enough? Like we STILL are lacking something? Like we STILL aren't complete? Like we are still not beautiful?
We all have our moments, now matter how secure we are in our own skin, when we wonder, "what if?" I've had times where I wonder if I'll catch that guy's eye if I wear that shirt tugged a little lower. Or maybe some other guy will notice if I wear more makeup then usual. But in the end, I just feel silly.
The point is, we girls are so much more beautiful when we are ourselves, and not just cut from the cookie cutter. And on top of that, when we have a healthy relationship with Christ, we just glow, and can't help it!
The last chorus of that song says it all:
"You make me beautiful
You make me stand in awe
You step inside my heart
And I am amazed
I love to hear You say
Who I am is quite enough
You make me worthy of love
And beautiful!"
I know that who I am IS enough. I dont have to be someone else. If someone doesnt love me for me, then they aren't worth my time.
When I got serious about God, I stood in awe. It was like I was standing outside of a bubble, watching myself grow up and change, and I saw where I started, and where I am now. You wouldn't believe the change that took place. And is still taking place!
When Christ is a part of your life you are beautiful. And no one can tell you otherwise!
Thats all for now, folks.
(Greetings to Judd. giggle)
Goodnight!
Now I feel skin deep
Count on the makeup to cover it all
Crying myself to sleep
'Cause I cannot keep their attention
Thought I could be strong
But it's killing me
Someone hear my cry
I'm dying for new life
I wanna be beautiful
Make you stand in awe
Look inside my heart
And be amazed
I want to hear you say
Who I am is quite enough
Just wanna be worthy of love
And beautiful
Sometimes I wish I was someone
Other than me
Fighting to make the mirror happy
Trying to find
Whatever is missing
Won't you help me back to glory"
The song is called "Beautiful", sung by Bethany Dillon.
How many times have we, as girls, wanted to be beautiful, feel beautiful, be told we are beautiful? We look for worldly acceptance. We see some star or model surrounded by guys and wonder, why can't I have that? Maybe if we use a little more makeup, or lose a little more weight, or wear clothes a little bit tighter, maybe then we'll be "beautiful". Maybe then people will stand in awe of us. Maybe then we'll be worthy of love.
But after we try all that, how many times to we just feel like it isnt enough? Like we STILL are lacking something? Like we STILL aren't complete? Like we are still not beautiful?
We all have our moments, now matter how secure we are in our own skin, when we wonder, "what if?" I've had times where I wonder if I'll catch that guy's eye if I wear that shirt tugged a little lower. Or maybe some other guy will notice if I wear more makeup then usual. But in the end, I just feel silly.
The point is, we girls are so much more beautiful when we are ourselves, and not just cut from the cookie cutter. And on top of that, when we have a healthy relationship with Christ, we just glow, and can't help it!
The last chorus of that song says it all:
"You make me beautiful
You make me stand in awe
You step inside my heart
And I am amazed
I love to hear You say
Who I am is quite enough
You make me worthy of love
And beautiful!"
I know that who I am IS enough. I dont have to be someone else. If someone doesnt love me for me, then they aren't worth my time.
When I got serious about God, I stood in awe. It was like I was standing outside of a bubble, watching myself grow up and change, and I saw where I started, and where I am now. You wouldn't believe the change that took place. And is still taking place!
When Christ is a part of your life you are beautiful. And no one can tell you otherwise!
Thats all for now, folks.
(Greetings to Judd. giggle)
Goodnight!
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