By the way, I'm voting for McCain / Palin

That's a God thing!

Last night I was feeling depressed, discouraged, and pretty upset.  I've been in a deep rut, and last night was pretty low.  Then I got an e-mail at 2:48AM from Umfundisi Jim Lo, IWU's Dean of the Chapel, and a man of my highest respect.  His e-mail said this:: "I could not sleep...felt burdened to pray for you and thus, know that you are being lifted to HIS throne this early morning...you are greatly appreciated...."  How could I not be impressed by that?  God is good.

I'm reminded of this from a blog I wrote 21 October::

He is a universe-maker and a heart-former, but He is a God who is intimately acquainted with all the circumstances; and He promises you, whatever comes in this life time, however difficult the road, however dark the night, He will hold on to you, and literally hold you together and carry you through any and every circumstance that ever comes your way at any moment on this planet! That is the promise of God!

Cutest little pumpkin I've ever seen...

My niece Leah

I realize I haven't been doing phenomenal at blogging this month.  I could write about 1 million things I'm sure, but I have been so busy with school.  I'll try to get something up soon..

Guess who else is pregnant..

JAMIE!!!

Exciting right?  I love babies.  =)  Also, I love seeing good people have babies!!

Especially these lovely ladies...

"Miss Bennett" -- my 6th/7th grade English teacher, now a missionary teacher in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, and soon to be a mom!!!

And this lovely woman.. one of my favorite people on Earth.. Tiffany Gallant, also a missionary teacher in Cambodia.

fearfully and wonderfully made

This is a snippet of an incredible message, and incredible really downplays how good it was.    As part of Chris Tomlin's tour "How Great is Our God," Louie Giglio is speaking to a huge crowd in Atlanta about God's awe-inspiring creation.  I realized that my problems pale in insignificance in the light of God's character as revealed in His creation.   Giglio provides details about stars and their various sizes.  It is sobering to realize how much bigger some stars are than our own sun.  Giglio talks about a star.. in comparison.. if Earth were a golfball, this star would be the size of Mt. Everest.  He also includes discussion of the DNA molecule and its fascinating functions.  There is a protein called laminin. It literally holds our cells together--and so, by implication, it holds our very selves together. Amazingly, it is shaped like a cross.  Psalm 33:13-15; 18-22 reads this: "From high in the skies God looks around, he sees all Adam's brood. From where he sits he overlooks all us earth-dwellers. He has shaped each person in turn; now he watches everything we do... Watch this: God's eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for his love.  He's ready to come to their rescue in bad times; in lean times he keeps body and soul together. We're depending on God;
he's everything we need. What's more, our hearts brim with joy  since we've taken for our own his holy name. Love us, God, with all you've got— that's what we're depending on." (Msg).  He has made us a promise, for those who trust in Him, He will literally hold them in His hand and carry them all the days of their life.  He is a universe-maker and a heart-former, but He is a God who is intimately acquainted with all the circumstances; and He promises you, whatever comes in this life time, however difficult the road, however dark the night, He will hold on to you, and literally hold you together and carry you through any and every circumstance that ever comes your way at any moment on this planet!  That is the promise of God!

I'm going to be looking for this series on DVD....

Jenna & Adam

My friend Jenna is engaged and in this contest through David's bridal and she needs VOTES to win.  No pressure, but Jenna is a really sweet friend and I don't really know Adam, but I'm so excited for them and I know they deserve some awesome free wedding stuff.  No pressure to vote, but it's simple.  You just click vote on Jenna and Adam's page,  no spam emails, no downloads, just a click.  Depending on your server, you may be permitted to vote once an hour, or maybe once every 24 hours.  Anyways, they are cute and it won't hurt to help them win this stuff.  Thanks guys. =)

Everyone needs a friend like this..

So I have this amazing friend named Jade.  She is the bomb.  We talk about alot of things.  This scrap on her mirror is reminding her to pray for me.  I love you Jade. <3 

Fall break... vacation?

Condo on the beach?

Cabin in the woods?

Lake house?

I need a vacation.  This week is fall break, which really only means a 3 day weekend.  But it's something!  I need rest.  But.. I do need to get things done too.  I was going with a group of about 25 from IWU to Orange, Texas to do Hurricane Ike relief.. but I've decided to drop out and stay home.  Emotionally, I need to be home.  So.. Thursday afternoon I'm packing up and going home!  I have mid-terms Tuesday and Wednesday.. I also need to help my Spanish tutees prepare for their tests.  =S

Hurricane Ike damage