It is the small things in life that are so amazing. Today...I slept in...which I have been doing for about the past month, because I have a broken ankle, so really...what else is there to do? Joookkes. I probably should be out like...I don't know doing something...but if you think about it...what would I do that would be useful? Well...today...when I finally woke up and got ready and left my house...I went to the boy's house...and let me tell you something...there he was...sleeping upstairs. Can you say ADORABLE? Oh. I can. He was mumbling telling me about his flying he had done earlier...hilarious. I am pretty sure I always want to talk to people when they are half asleep. We had a pretty uneventful day and I totally loved it. I love the fact that we just hang out and are content. We watched some of the Little League World Series...sweet, because my brother was once there in CA! Wootwoot. We then made a trip to the meat market with his roomie and then the store and we got some food. We made brats...noodle salad, strawberries, and it was incredibly delicious. Then we made some cookies and watched Limitless. I think it is amazing that we can just hang out with each other and his roommates and not HAVE to go out. I appreciate friends like this who are willing to hang out. I have other friends. Well...maybe not friends...who are so self-conceited and I don't hang out with them, which is probably good...because they are so engrossed in their little lives. I. Hate. It. So, I am obviously on a mission for better friends! You know, like those ones who say let's hang out and invite you out to do stuff! They are the best.
Speaking of good friends. This is a shout out to Julia...who doesn't blog, but I miss that girl so much! She is the best!!! Re-uniting SOON! ♥
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Loss.
I am not sure how this blog is going to go...but I am going to give it my best shot.
On Wednesday August, 3rd...2 dear friends of Logan and his roommate were killed in a car accident. I absolutely do not even know what to think right now. These 2 young men were 22 and 25 and both aviation majors. One was graduating this next year and the other already had and just got a REAL job which he was going to start...today.
My prayers go out to the families and friends of both of these amazing men. I only met them a couple times, but the time I spent with them...I was always laughing. The time we went downtown and we all just sat...dressed up and had some great conversations and the time we went storm chasing in my car when tornadoes were touching miles away! They both had a passion for what they were doing and you could really see this even by just introducing yourself and having a quick conversation.
It's hard to understand something like this. How could this happen? Why them? Humans have a way about them...we resent things...we are bitter...we get angry. They were driving along and minding their business when a semi drifts into their lane and BAM...their lives ended. These tragic losses make me thank the Lord everyday for our precious lives we have. It makes me think about how I need to live every day to His glory. Not enough do I thank the people in my life for how they encourage me, not enough do I praise the Lord for the things he has given me. I find myself getting angry for not having a good job or breaking my ankle and not being able to work. When look what other people are going through? Losing their precious child. Losing a great friend. God has a reason for everything he does and as it may be hard for us to understand...we have to just accept it and trust in Him.
Today...I turn a new leaf. I am thanking the people in my life for what they do. I will not regret ONE thing I do. I will TRY and be more patient. I will find joy in every single mission I embark upon. Challenge.
Please keep the families and friends of Jeff and Jesse in your prayers...I am sure the next week especially will be hard for everyone. Barely knowing them myself...I still thank the Lord for bringing them into my life and the people they touched while here. I know Logan greatly appreciated both of them.
"Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness." Isaiah 51:11
On another note. I watched Letters to God yesterday, and let me just tell you...when I first started it I thought...corny...dumb...why did I make myself watch this...and within 10 minutes...I was crying so hard and I couldn't stop watching this movie. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch this. I understand depressing movies probably shouldn't be watched...alone...but I did it...and you should too. This movie gave ME so much HOPE. His FAITH is amazing.
Watch the trailer. Better yet, rent it, watch it on Netflix. Just Do It.
♥
On Wednesday August, 3rd...2 dear friends of Logan and his roommate were killed in a car accident. I absolutely do not even know what to think right now. These 2 young men were 22 and 25 and both aviation majors. One was graduating this next year and the other already had and just got a REAL job which he was going to start...today.
My prayers go out to the families and friends of both of these amazing men. I only met them a couple times, but the time I spent with them...I was always laughing. The time we went downtown and we all just sat...dressed up and had some great conversations and the time we went storm chasing in my car when tornadoes were touching miles away! They both had a passion for what they were doing and you could really see this even by just introducing yourself and having a quick conversation.
It's hard to understand something like this. How could this happen? Why them? Humans have a way about them...we resent things...we are bitter...we get angry. They were driving along and minding their business when a semi drifts into their lane and BAM...their lives ended. These tragic losses make me thank the Lord everyday for our precious lives we have. It makes me think about how I need to live every day to His glory. Not enough do I thank the people in my life for how they encourage me, not enough do I praise the Lord for the things he has given me. I find myself getting angry for not having a good job or breaking my ankle and not being able to work. When look what other people are going through? Losing their precious child. Losing a great friend. God has a reason for everything he does and as it may be hard for us to understand...we have to just accept it and trust in Him.
Today...I turn a new leaf. I am thanking the people in my life for what they do. I will not regret ONE thing I do. I will TRY and be more patient. I will find joy in every single mission I embark upon. Challenge.
Please keep the families and friends of Jeff and Jesse in your prayers...I am sure the next week especially will be hard for everyone. Barely knowing them myself...I still thank the Lord for bringing them into my life and the people they touched while here. I know Logan greatly appreciated both of them.
"Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness." Isaiah 51:11
On another note. I watched Letters to God yesterday, and let me just tell you...when I first started it I thought...corny...dumb...why did I make myself watch this...and within 10 minutes...I was crying so hard and I couldn't stop watching this movie. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch this. I understand depressing movies probably shouldn't be watched...alone...but I did it...and you should too. This movie gave ME so much HOPE. His FAITH is amazing.
Watch the trailer. Better yet, rent it, watch it on Netflix. Just Do It.
♥
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Freedom!
Today. I got my purple hard cast off of my foot. This was my third cast. Let me just tell you my foot is really enjoying this freedom. I have to be in a boot for awhile and I am still on crutches, but that is alright. I can shower without wrapping my foot. I can shave. I can wash all the dead skin off, and I can paint my toenails. Life is good.
I am so incredibly thankful that this is all that happened. I got scratched up on my hand. I have a burn mark on my leg and a broken ankle. It could have been my head, my pelvis, internal bleeding...etc.
Speaking of broken bones. My mother got hit my a foul ball and had to have major surgery. So she has a 3.5 inch plate in her arm...THEN today my dad went in to get x-rays on his ribs, because he ran into a pole 2 weeks back. He broke 2 of his ribs. So obviously my family is really bad luck, so you should probably just stay away. Oh and my brother's butt is completely torn up because he slides too much in baseball.
My incredible boyfriend, Logan, has been so helpful. He carries my stuff, he helps me with everything. When we were on vacation he would help me get dressed, wrap my leg, carry me when I couldn't do anything myself. He is HANDS DOWN the best.
So...now I am going to go take some pics of my hairy, white, small leg. I have lost all of my muscle and my leg looks like a 9 year old leg. PICTURES TO COME. :)
Oh, and did I mention...I am going nuts not working. This is ridiculous and your bank account dwindles...or just doesn't move...since I really am not doing much.
Ok. I am watching Shark Week with my brother and I am going to go stumble on up. ♥
I am so incredibly thankful that this is all that happened. I got scratched up on my hand. I have a burn mark on my leg and a broken ankle. It could have been my head, my pelvis, internal bleeding...etc.
Speaking of broken bones. My mother got hit my a foul ball and had to have major surgery. So she has a 3.5 inch plate in her arm...THEN today my dad went in to get x-rays on his ribs, because he ran into a pole 2 weeks back. He broke 2 of his ribs. So obviously my family is really bad luck, so you should probably just stay away. Oh and my brother's butt is completely torn up because he slides too much in baseball.
My incredible boyfriend, Logan, has been so helpful. He carries my stuff, he helps me with everything. When we were on vacation he would help me get dressed, wrap my leg, carry me when I couldn't do anything myself. He is HANDS DOWN the best.
So...now I am going to go take some pics of my hairy, white, small leg. I have lost all of my muscle and my leg looks like a 9 year old leg. PICTURES TO COME. :)
Oh, and did I mention...I am going nuts not working. This is ridiculous and your bank account dwindles...or just doesn't move...since I really am not doing much.
Ok. I am watching Shark Week with my brother and I am going to go stumble on up. ♥
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