oh so thankful.

over the past two weeks things have been extermly hectic.
good and bad, but today really summed it up....

no matter how bad things get, or what ever obsticles come your way there are always things to be thankful for.
God may send you struggles in life, but it's how you handle them and how you stick with him and how you learn from them, that's what really matters.

At one point today i was in tears but not about how bad things were, or how many mistakes i've made, or how i felt lost. i was in tears because even though a lot was going on i was with my family, with laughter in the air and love all around. i realized that i was at a good spot in life and that everything i've done wrong has made me stronger and a wiser person. i felt God showing me today how lucky i really am.
i sat down and sent text, after text to those who really have impacted me. to my delight some responded with love written from word to word.
thanksgiving isn't just saying i'm thankful for having this and this. it's for showing the love for those who have helped you. not just saying it to yourself, but letting them know that you are thankful.

i haven't realized till this thanksgiving the true meaning. it was wonderful.

latest pictures.

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today was really nice.
i spent the whole day with my mom. it was the first time in awhile where it was just me in her, we laughed the way we use to, and we even walked hand in hand... MY FAVORITE!


today someone gave me a compliment, but at the same time they were saying that they thought they weren't beautiful...
i told them...
"you're beautiful just the way you are.... actaully everyone is. and i'm not just a fool saying that, it's something i believe in 100 percent.believe it, you are beautiful, don't ever want to look like someone else, be yourself and let your beauty shine. =) "
it really opened their eyes, so to you: anyone else who has doubts sometimes that they could be prettier, or some days they just don't look that great. the mirror lies. it can't tell you what's inside. it's what's inside that really matters. when you're beautiful on the inside... man, are you beautiful on the outside.
let it shine my dears because you are beautiful... and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.

a little update....

lately things have been quite amazing.

things that have been happening are just opening my mind beyong belief.

things that have been going on:

itwas my birthday =)

i went to a GREAT youth ralley and saw a bunch of people who i love SO much

kari's pregnant

i've been helping out at the soup kitchen

ive been smiling nonstop

girlscouts is keeping me busy

ive been living in christ

things are just going amazing.

i've been really busy lately but i love love love love everything that's going on.

as long as i

have love from above and the mindset of a dreamer i know everything is possible.today has been a day full of proud smiles, confidence, reassurance and hope.

<3

Pencil marks on a wall, I wasn't always this tall You scattered some monsters from beneath my bed You watched my team win You watched my team lose Watched when my bicycle went down again And when I was weak, unable to speak Still I could call You by name And I said, Elbow Healer, Super hero Come if You can You said, I Am Only sixteen, life is so mean What kind of curfew is at 10pm?You saw my mistakes And watched my heart break Heard when I swore I'd never love again And when I was weak, unable to speak Still I could call You by name And I said Heartache Healer, Secret Keeper Be my best friend And you said, I Am You saw me wear white by pale candlelight I said forever to what lies ahead Two kids and a dream, with kids that can scream Too much it might seem when it is 2am And when I am weak, unable to speak Still I will call You by name Shepherd, Savior, Pasture Maker Hold onto my hand You say, I Am The winds of change and circumstance blow in and all around us So we find a foothold that's familiar And bless the moments that we feel You nearer When life had begun, I was woven and spun You let the angels dance around the throne And who can say when, but they'll dance again When I am free and finally headed home I will be weak, unable to speak Still I will call You by name Creator, Maker, Life Sustained comforter, Healer, my Redeemer Lord and King, Beginning and the End.
I Am Yes, I Am

GUESS WHAT!?

i love lovin... hahaha i know that's cheesy... but i've been blessed lately by finding more people to love. ITS A WONDERFUL THING!

so im SOOO excited for this weekend:
TONIGHT:
my mom and are going to the soup kitchen.
afterwards i'm getting dropped off at the church and a bunch of teens are coming from 7-9.
i'm going and sleeping over my cousins house with this sweet chick Deana.
SATURDAY: AHHHHHHHH
i'm waking up with my cousin and Dena at 6:30/7:00 and we're heading to conn. for the YOUTH RALLEY!
so many amazing people are going and im just so exited.
I CANT WAIT!
it's my birthday weekend and seeing everyone i love till no end is the best present ever.... as long as i get a hug, i mean. =)P
HAHAHAH anyways..
SUNDAY: MY BIRTHDAY!
my favorite day of the week and it's my birthday at the same time, oh boy this weekend is going to be AMAZING!

thank you Lord for blessing me with an exciting weekend ahead.

if you saw what i saw you'd smile too...

a day out of school.... always brings some good pictures.... <3