I'm still alive!!

I'm horrible to update my blog :( I'm just too darn busy. Let's see, what's new??? Well, the biggest news for me is that I got accepted into the Georgia Highlands Nursing Program for Spring 2012!!!!!! It was truly a miracle of the Lord. I give Him all praise and glory for this. I'm very excited!

In other exciting news: Hugh & Katie are expecting next month, a sweet little girl, Coraline. My first niece! I can't wait to meet her.

This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for, my Jesus, my wonderful family, my health, opportunities, friends, and hope :)

Warrior Dash 2011!

Carri & I had a BLAST at Warrior Dash. We may do the one in Tennessee in Sept.

Party Time! Excellent!

Friday was the big day. I was schedule to take the HESI exam for the second time. The HESI is the test that determines if I am eligible to be accepted into the nursing program. I had taken it a few months ago and scored high enough on all sections, with the exception of anatomy and physiology. Thankfully, I had the opportunity to take it again. I knew it wouldn't be easy, taking into consideration that I would have to answer 25 question from a years worth of A&P. It could be over anything! I don't think I've ever studied for something so hard in all my life. I also prayed TONS and other people did too. Because those two things, I PASSED!!!!!!! I passed by 1 point, but hey, passing is passing. It was my last chance. If I had not passed I would have to wait another year before trying again. I don't think my heart could have taken that! Now I just have to wait until July to hear if all my hardwork and prayer will get me into nursing school!

Through Lachlan's Eyes

We recieved a Victoria Secret catalog in the mail today. I don't subscribe, my self esteem couldn't handle it, but it came to "Current Resident". I started to browse through the catalog and Lachlan came up behind me. One of the models is girlfriend to the lead singer of one of my favorite bands. I asked Lachlan "Is she prettier than mama?" She looked at the girl and the girl on the other page and said "No. They aren't smiling like you." What an answer!! She didn't look at the things I would, she looked at their faces. They had these smug, seductive looks that my five year old could see right through. She looked at their spirit, and clearly she preferred mine! This revelation changed me. I don't ever want Lachlan to lose that precious perspective. I imagine this is also how God views us. He looks at our spirit, which clearly shows on our face. Not to mention I don't think He'd really approve of what the catalog stands for anyway. I plan on smiling more and more :) I'm too blessed not to! Proverbs 11:22 & Proverbs 15:13

Good Friday

One year ago today Ronnie went home to be with the Lord. Today happens to be Good Friday. I believe that the celebration in Heaven today is amazing! Everyone there reveling in Jesus triumph over death, hell, and the grave!! I wonder what it's like. But 1 Corinthians 2:9 tells us "That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him."

Brian went fishing today and caught a brown trout. 19 inches long. Ronnie used to talk constantly about how he was going to catch the brown trout that got away! Well, Ronnie, I know you saw that catch today!


I thank you Jesus for your sacrifice. Thank you doesn't even scratch the surface of how grateful I am...I'm so sorry that I put you there on that cross. I can't wait to be in Heaven some day, the first thing I want to do is embrace you with all my might!!!

Happy New Year!!

Wow! 2011! I remember when I was younger thinking that year 2000 was a million years away, and here we are in 2011. 2010, not my favorite year. I'm praying that 2011 will be filled with blessings. I've completed all of my classes to apply for nursing school. Getting in would be the greatest blessing EVER :) I'm still taking a few classes here and there just to keep myself in the groove.

We have been stuck in the house for several days now due to SNOW. I've never been much of a snow fan anyway, and this past week has solidified my feelings. We had our first ever "White Christmas". It was a pain in the rear. We weren't able to get to my parents until the next day, even then it was a scary drive. We did have Christmas Eve at our house this year, which was great. It's nice not trying to please two different families, both sides just meet here :) Here are some pics: