1.01.2009

It's a New Year...

Thank God I was blessed to see a new year.  I have a few goals for myself this year.  I believe I will accomplish them with God's help.

7.16.2008

Braids Tomorrow

Tomorrow, I am going to get my braids. I have to take my braids down, wash my hair, and get it ready for tomorrow. I ain't even sure how that's gonna work. Oh well. Tonight is gonna be crazy.

VBS Day Two Review

Well, day two of VBS was great. One student was so excited that we were going to be her teacher again. She gave me a gift. It was so sweet. I enjoyed VBS tonight.

I am glad that the kids like me.

Although, the posters we have on our walls keep falling down. The kids thought that was hilarious.

7.15.2008

VBS Day One Review

It was kind of crazy on the first day. Class was good. I had fun. The kids were good. The boys acted like boys. It was funny. There were some girls with some ole school names.

Most of our class could do the dance routine for the VBS song this year. I was amazed.

7.14.2008

VBS Time

It is time for VBS. I am excited. I am doing the six year-olds this year. This year, I am the pro. It's kind of funny. The lady that I did VBS with last year isn't doing it this year because she and her family are at their family reunion. I think I am up to being the pro.

2.29.2008

Graduation And the Like

I have a doctor's appointment set up for Monday. I have got to go get myself checked out.

I am getting excited; my hubby's graduation ceremony is on Sunday. He will be graduating Magna Cum Laude. I am so proud of him. That's a great accomplishment. He worked hard for that too. I know, I was up for a couple of those late nights. I am going to have to make a website for the pictures that I take for his graduation.

I am going to have to get some programs for his people, since they will not be there. Which, we are going to be in trouble because we didn't even tell anyone about this graduation, well, family that is. He told the people at his job. I am proud of him for that.

Can't wait till Sunday.

2.28.2008

A Little Better

I feel a little better today. I just can't shake whatever this is that is making me feel rotten.

I am so tired. I am about ready to scream. I need a break more than anything.

My husband doesn't have anymore classes. I am so happy.

Things can go back to normal. I am so happy.

Spring Break will be here in a few more weeks. I think I need to get out of the city. I am hoping that we can go somewhere. I need to leave this place.

2.27.2008

Need To Vent

Well, I really needed to vent. I am just tired right now. Things are crazy. Lately, there have been so many changes in my life. I don't do well with change, especially change that was not initiated by me. Most of the changes have been at work. A couple have been at home.

One of the changes at home is very welcomed, but it will take some adjustment. My husband is finally graduating with his Bachelor's degree. I am very happy. I have been waiting for this day for a long, long while. YEA!!! I am proud of him. He will be graduating Magna Cum Laude. He worked hard for it, too.

I just think I am becoming a crabby old lady. (SMILE) Not really, but it feels that way sometimes. I know a lot of it is that I am just tired. It isn't easy having a husband who is always up late studying. I am a light sleeper, so any kind of commotion, I wake up. Plus it is hard for me to go to sleep. It takes me like 15 to 20 minutes to get to sleep after my head hits the pillow. The rest of my family, go straight to sleep. I am an odd ball in my family. I just hope my mood changes once my sleeping habits change.

I am just irritable today. I know I really need a break. It's like 2 more weeks until Spring Break. Thank God. I want to try to go somewhere, but I don't know if I will be able to. I may just have to go to Refugio for the week. At least I will be out of the city. I don't know. I kind of want to go to Atlanta to see my brother. (My nose is running like crazy!) I miss him. He has twists now. He sent some pictures but I couldn't see them like I wanted to. Oh well.

My necklace broke today. Nuts!

I guess I have vented long enough. I feel a little better.

First Things First

Well, it has been a minute since I posted. I have been writing in my journal, I just haven't posted them.

I have entries from December 2007 through the beginning of this month. Just haven't posted them to the blog. Lazy, I know. I will post all of the older entries one of these days.

Just a note to let ou know why the gap in between entries.

1.08.2008

A Simple Prayer

Someone emailed me this. I thought it was worth putting it here.

God Our Father,
Walk Through My House
And Take Away All My Worries and Illnesses;
In Jesus' Name.
Amen

1.02.2008

Five Great Things

This is something I do at the beginning of every year. I write down five great things about me and about my writing.

Five Great Things about Me
1. I am a great friend.
2. I am fun-loving.
3. I am supportive.
4. I like to make everyone around me feel good.
5. I am good with children.

Five Great Things about My Writing
1. I always include a complete church scene in my writing.
2. I have continuity in my writing.
3. I have some aspect of deliverance in my writing.
4. I have some aspect of restoration in my writing.
5. I try to write things that will encourage others to give their life to Christ.

Goals for 2008

I decided to write some goals for the New Year instead of resolutions. I can obtain goals more than I can complete resolutions.

Here they are:

1. Write over 390,000 words for the year.
2. Praise God everyday.
3. Quote a scripture of PRAISE everyday.
4. Quote Philippians 4:6-7 once a week.
5. Register to take the tests to become a teacher by February 15, 2008.
6. Take the tests to become a teacher.
7. Be more positive.
8. Complete my NaNo Novel, Flirting with Danger this spring.
9. Complete my NaNo Novel, Captive by History this spring.
10. Complete my NaNo Novel, Allegations during this summer.

1.01.2008

Writing Everyday Stickers

I got 31 Smiley Face stickers for writing everyday last month.
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)!

Pride Stickers

I got 47 pride stickers last month.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y!

Writing Goals

For the month of December (2007), I wrote 37,722 words. Yea!

Goals for Last Month

I completed all but one of my goals for last month.

12.31.2007

Today, 12/2007

12/1/2007
Today
Today, I feel... happy.
Today, I thought... about the season of this month.
Today, I prayed... that This Christmas will be a happy one.

12/2/2007
Today
Today, I feel... okay.
Today, I thought... about life in general.
Today, I prayed... that I will not be grumpy this month.

12/3/2007
Today
Today, I feel... tired.
Today, I thought... about being tired.
Today, I prayed... for strength.

12/4/2007
Today
Today, I feel... ok.
Today, I thought... about nothing in particular.
Today, I prayed... that these kids don't drive me crazy.

12/5/2007
Today
Today, I feel... okay.
Today, I thought... about how I am not particularly in the Christmas spirit.
Today, I prayed... that I will be ok.

12/6/2007
Today
Today, I feel... blah.
Today, I thought... about being tired and these crazy kids.
Today, I prayed... that these kids don't drive me even crazier.

12/7/2007
Today
Today, I feel... absolutely tired.
Today, I thought... these kids are getting even crazier.
Today, I prayed... Lord, help me make it for these last few weeks.

12/8/2007
Today
Today, I feel... happy.
Today, I thought... about my family.
Today, I prayed... that my family is doing well.

12/9/2007
Today
Today, I feel... contented.
Today, I thought... I don't feel like writing.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for letting me win NaNo this year.

12/10/2007
Today
Today, I feel... joyful.
Today, I thought... about Christmas.
Today, I prayed... that we will remember that Christ is the reason for the season!

12/11/2007
Today
Today, I feel... glad
Today, I thought... about life's good pleasures.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for Your many blessings.

12/12/2007
Today
Today, I feel... delighted
Today, I thought... about how good God has been.
Today, I prayed...
Philippians 4:6-7
(The Message)
Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.
(Contemporary English Version)
Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.
(Worldwide English (New Testament))
Do not worry about anything. Talk to God about everything. Thank him for what you have. Ask him for what you need. Then God will give you peace, a peace which is too wonderful to understand. That peace will keep your hearts and minds safe as you trust in Christ Jesus.

12/13/07
Today, I feel... jovial
Today, I thought... about what I want for Christmas.
Today, I prayed... Lord, let me have a heart of giving.

12/14/07
Today, I feel... favorable
Today, I thought... about how close to Christmas we are.
Today, I prayed... Lord, let me have a spirit of giving this season.

12/15/07
Today, I feel... sad.
Today, I thought... I won't get to see my family this season. It has been a year since I have seen any of them. I wish I could go see them.
Today, I prayed... Lord, bless my family this season.

12/16/07
Today, I feel... still sad.
Today, I thought... I really miss my family.
Today, I prayed... Lord, help me to deal with not being able to see my family.

12/17/07
Today, I feel... excited.
Today, I thought... this is the last week before we get out for break.
Today, I prayed... Lord, help me make it through this week without losing my mind.

12/18/2007
Today
Today, I feel... flustered.
Today, I thought... these kids are crazy.
Today, I prayed...
Philippians 4:6-7
(Worldwide English (New Testament))
Do not worry about anything. Talk to God about everything. Thank him for what you have. Ask him for what you need. Then God will give you peace, a peace which is too wonderful to understand. That peace will keep your hearts and minds safe as you trust in Christ Jesus.

12/19/07
Today, I feel... frustrated.
Today, I thought... these children need a break.
Today, I prayed... Lord, two more days.

12/20/07
Today, I feel... excited.
Today, I thought... about the Christmas party that we had today. I got a lot of gifts from the children. It is great watching their eyes when they give them to me.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for blessing me with all the gifts I received from the kids.

12/21/07
Today, I feel... thrilled.
Today, I thought... about what pjs I am wearing to the Pajama-Jammy party at school.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You that we can have fun at school.

12/22/07
Today, I feel... OHH TOO HAPPY TO BE STILL!
Today, I thought... I am free. I have 8 days of just chilling.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for relief and relaxation.

12/23/07
Today, I feel... relaxed.
Today, I thought... I just goofed around and relaxed.
Today, I prayed... Lord, you are an awesome God.

12/24/07
Today, I feel... happy.
Today, I thought... a day before Christmas. It's a great time of year.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for sending Your Son down to Earth for me.

12/25/07
Today, I feel... overjoyed.
Today, I thought... Merry Christmas.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for letting me see another Christmas. Even though I am a bit sad for not being able to spend Christmas with my family, I am still thankful. Lord, please bless my family today. Amen.
Today, P.S.... I wish it would snow.

12/26/07
Today, I feel... tired.
Today, I thought... Christmas takes a lot out of me. I am glad that I didn't have to go to work today.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for a day of rest. Bless everyone who had to go to work today. Let them have a good day.

12/27/07
Today, I feel... delighted.
Today, I thought... it's almost a new year.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for a great year, a blessed year, and a year of fun, fellowship, and love. I look forward to 2008.

12/28/07
Today, I feel... weird.
Today, I thought... I have been a bit anti-social this season. I am not sure why, but I don't feel much like hanging out over peoples' houses.
Today, I prayed... Lord, help me to understand why I have been feeling so anti-social this season.

12/29/07
Today, I feel... cheery.
Today, I thought... I need to praise the Lord more next year.
Today, I prayed... Lord, thank You for every thing that You do, have done, and will do. Thank You for being a God that loves me in spite of me. Thank You for being a God that is in control of everything at all times. Thank You for just being God.

12/30/07
Today, I feel... tired.
Today, I thought... I don't feel like going to church today.
Today, I prayed... Lord, I want to be part of a more jubilant service. Help me deal with this until it can happen.

12/31/07
Today, I feel... ecstatic.
Today, I thought... tonight is the night that we will enter into a new year.
Today, I prayed... Lord, let me see 2008.

Steppin' In The New Year

Well, it is only a few hours before the end of this year and the beginning of the new year. I am excited to see what next year will bring.

We will be at church in a few hours to pray the old year out and dance the new year in.

12.28.2007

Praise The Lord Everybody

My resolution, so to speak, for 2008 is to praise the Lord more often. I don't mean, just thanking God, but shower God with praise.

What does Praise the Lord mean to you? That is the first question you must ask yourself. After some thinking on the matter, these are my thoughts...
Praise the Lord, means to shower God with praise. Tell God how much He means to you. Tell God how wonderful He is. Tell God how good He is.
Think about how you feel when people shower you with praise. How do you feel when someone says, "Your hair looks good," "You look like you have lost weight," "I enjoyed you singing?" That type of praise makes our day. That is how we should shower the Lord with praise.
Lord, You are an awesome God.
Lord, You reign and super reign.
Lord, You are more to me than life itself.
Praising God can help you as well in your daily walk and fight. The next time the enemy comes to your mind, begin to Praise the Lord. You can say it, preach it, sing it, yell it, or whisper it. Just let the devil know about your God and how awesome He is.

I looked up some scriptures on the matter. Here they are:

Psalms 9:10-11
10: And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
11: Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.

Psalms 9:1-2
1: I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
2: I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.

Psalms 7:17
17: I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

Psalms 28:6-7
6: Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
7: The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Psalms 33:1
1: Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

Psalms 22:22-23
22: I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
23: Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

Psalms 145-8-10, 21
8: The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
9: The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
10: All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
21: My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Why not praise the Lord with me?

12.25.2007

Merry Christmas

Just a quick note to say Merry Christmas. Jesus is the Reason for this Season!

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