HAPPY NEW YEAR (Well almost happy anyway)

I leave V's around midnight. Amanda ( it think it was Amanda) didn't understand why I had to go. I explained to her that I am driving my parents car and I promised I would be home at a certain time. Alas, when you still live at home and you drive your parents car you gotta follow some rules. Someone else couldn't understand why I didn't wait until the ball drop. I say,"Okay, in twenty-four years on this earth how many times have a watched the ball drop? Every year its the same thing: A buttoned is press, the ball begins drop. The ball evantually lands and confetti flies everywhere. But its tradition, my friends remind me!

But despite the encouragement everyone to wait, I am off. I had gotten turned around and Vida's nand Liz's neighberhood and ended up parking a little bit aways. While I am walking thru the parking lot I hear people counting at the top of their lungs. At one, I begin hearing chearing and the exploding the fireworks. Pretty soon, I begin to realize I am terribly horribly loss. After a few minutes I kinda start to get a bit concerned. I went the wrong direction and am once again terribly horribly lossed. Thirty minutes later I fine my car. Yes, you read it right. Thirty minutes later; on the nose.

But the bright spot is I got home okay. Also, I actually enjoyed my date with Josh this evening. Last time was fun to but for some reason I was just a little more relaxed. We actually came close I think to breacking up this weekend b/c we have some different views on some things but I guess we have worked things out..for now. He wants to introduce me to the motorcyle people he minsiters to but I can't bring myself to hang with him at a motorcycle club. I don't quite understand what goes on at these things and I think I would feel very uncomfortable. My mom would probably freak out! I can hear her now: "You went with him where?" Oh well.

Very long e-mail foward i recieved but vert encouraging to me

i hope this encourages u today

He is the First and Last, The Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times. He always was, He always is, and He always will be ...Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone! He was bruised and brought healing!He was pierced and eased pain!He was persecuted and brought freedom! He was dead and brought life! He is risen and brings power! He reigns and brings Peace! The world can't understand him, The armies can't defeat Him, The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him.Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and Thepeople couldn't hold Him! Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silenceHim, The New Age can't replace Him, and "Oprah" can't explain Him away! He is light, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God. He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure. His ways are right, His word is eternal, His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me. He is my Savior, He is my guide, and He is my peace! He is my Joy, He is my comfort, He is my Lord, and He rules my life! I serve Him because His bond is love, His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life. I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size. His goal is a relationship with ME! He will never leave me, never forsake me, never mislead me, never forget me, never overlook me and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book! When I fall, He lifts me up!When I fail, He forgives! When I am weak, He is strong!

When I am lost, He is the way!

When I am afraid, He is my courage!

When I stumble, He steadies me!

When I am hurt, He heals me!

When I am broken, He mends me!

When I am blind, He leads me!

When I am hungry, He feeds me!

When I face trials, He is with me!

When I face persecution, He shields me!

When I face problems, He comforts me!

When I face loss, He provides for me!

When I face Death, He carries me Home!

He is everything for everybody everywhere, every time, and every way.

He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine!

My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.

So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...

He said it and that settles it.

God is in control, I am on His side,

and that means all is well with my soul.

Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!

Sometimes you just need to scream

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
there much better. Its been terrible three hours at work today but atleast Saturday and Christmas day was fun. enjoyed the service at Apex and at Kettering Assembly. Josh said they had communion at Vineyard. He refered to their service as a mass. I so wish one of the services I attended had had communion b/c I haven't had communion in months.


I got an awesome reversable leather and fake fure coat. Its a beaut! I also got the Selah CD I wanted and the Madagascar DVD. I just love those penquins! Some nice clothes oh and alot of cash!:D

For V:)

Okay this is for Vida! It is so great getting to know u! I wrote this several years...while I was still in highschool after reading some poem that inspired the song.

Boundless love,
Overflowing Heaven to the brim
It is a river. It is a flood
By it I am consumed
I am caught up in the blood
In the flood.
Of His ever lasting love

Father take me by the hand
I will not stumble; I will not fall
As long as I hang on
To the one who knows my destiny
And sealed it with His blood

Lord baptize me.
Into your flood
Into your blood.

Remember to breath

WOW! What an unbelievable last couple of days this has been! I had something going on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, possibly tonight and Refuge on Wednesday. On Friday I hung out at Jaimie's with Brecka, Vida, Liz and Liz. Saturday I worked until five then needed to go home and get ready for picture taking at Walmart. The photographer was running behind and we found that there were restrictions on the photo package we were buying but it all turned okay. On Sunday I worked from nine a.m. until 6 pm with a half hour break. That proved a crazy day because nobody knew there was a 1 pm birthday party and they ended up getting there b-day for free. Then we found out somebody doubled booked us for the four p.m. birthday part. Fortunately, there was another person besides me trained on birthday parties and he did one and I did the other. Both parties left happy! After that I went to see King Kong. Awesome movie. And Josh managed to stay awake the entire time! LOL
So on Monday, I had go to small group where we would carpool to Walmart and buy gifts for the family we had adopted from the Gospel Mission. We bought so much stuff. I was determined that the children would have books and was astounded when my purchase rang up over fifty dollars! Yikes. I ended up taking two back. So anyway, I have finely stopped to breath. But tonight I might help my friend Angela move stuff into her new house and tomorrow night go to Refuge.
The real icing on the cake came yesterday evening before I left for small group. My mom is not going to make me give up our-well, my dog-Chloe. I have won her apreiv; lets pray it last.
evie