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Monday, March 28, 2011
God Is Good!
It has been awhile since i have posted anything. I have been extremely busy. Everything is going good though. I can't complain about anything. I will update more on that later. For right now I just want to share something that I wrote to Brooke, Brittany's sister. She has been updating Brittany's page ever since Brittany past, because Brittany and Shep have been giving signs, so she shares them with everyone. Well it had been a couple of days a Brittany hadn't really given them a sign, and I kept praying Brittany this is what everyone is getting there strength from.. please give them a sign. And i kept praying and then on Wednesday morning I got an email from Wave Women and it was titled My Sister's Keeper. I just kinda closed it out of my phone and just didn't pay it any mind because i was at work. Well when i got off work. I was reading the email.. and I just broke down. It was so Brittany. Everything in that email describe Brittany, and not only that but it was "my sisters keeper" just for Brooke. So I thought well I better send this to her.. Well then i had all these thoughts like well.. you will make them upset or this isn't right its stupid... I knew all of that was coming from the devil.. Well on Thursday I got a phone call from my friend Anthony and he was in town and he wanted to try and get a bunch of the TNT youth group up and have dinner. TNT was the youth group Tim Shepard started, Brittany's dad. And so I said sure.... Well we are all at Applebees and he says to me, we are going to see Bro Tim and Mrs. Kim after we eat.. and I have been trying to see them speak to them whatever, but just didn't know how or what to say, so i said yes. So the time rolls around to go see them and they were just all sitting there listening to Christian radio and of course they were all excited to see us, but you could see it in there eyes that they were struggling not to cry.We all began to talk about all the good stories, and funny ones.. about Brittany and about camp. and then Brooke said we are still waiting on another sign.. its been a couple of days.. and i began to weep and it was like word vomit, and began to talk about the email i had gotten. and Brooke and Mrs Kim just started crying.. and said Anna, Brittany has gone through you to give us this sign, please email me this letter. So I did, and this is what it said!
Brooke,
I hope this message will send you joy,peace,and comfort. And I pray it will help you and your family thought this tragic time in your lives.
I just want to say thank you for allowing me and Ant, and Tiffany to come see you all last night. I have been wanting to for a week now, but had no idea how to get up with you guys or if it would be too hard on y'all. So i would just drive by and as i was going by slowly I would just pray, I would pray in the spirit, almost at a complete stop. My heart breaks for all of you. Your family has always been the perfect family. Y'all never showed if anything was wrong, y'all always had a smile on your face, and was always willing to help no matter what the situation was. Brooke last night you all truly amazed me at how well y'all are doing. But I can tell you are all getting your strength from God. I can see it in your eyes that you all have such a sensitive spirit now. My heart was truly touched last night. It was definitely a God thing that I was able to come over last night.
Brooke I want to share that email with you that I got.. I went through and looked up all the scriptures and they are truly amazing. I pray that maybe they will have answers for you. But most importantly I hope it bring you peace.
The title is called "My Sister's Keeper"
We are all called to our sister's keeper, to consider her, to be looking out for her. ( Brooke you and Brittany looked out for each other everyday... She is still looking out for you!) (You two always considered each other, in everything you did.) (And you will always be your sisters keeper, and she will be yours).
It is amazing how much larger our world becomes when we take our eyes off ourselves and onto others. (Brittany always put herself last, she always put others first.) I can see you Brooke doing the same now.
1. Be an encourager. It is so important to remember and encourage those in our world. 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)
11: Finally, brothers and sisters rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. and the God of love and peace will be with you. ( Brittany was always an encourager!)
Hebrews 6:19 (NIV)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure it enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.
2. Choose to rise above the circumstances. Take the high road when the situations happen. We can soar with the eagles or hang with the turkeys. Romans 12:14-16 (MSG)
Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse. rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn, live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. ( Brittany and Brooke you both always rose above the circumstances, you always prayed for the right path to be on.) (Brittany never let anyone get to her in a negative way. she always held her head up high.) ( You two lived in Harmony together.)
3. Live in Peace. Let's not just be a peace keeper, but a peace maker. Psalm 34.14 ( NIV)
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
( Brittany was a peace maker, and Brooke now you have to be the one to keep the peace. Pursue it!)
1Corinthians 14:33 (NLT)
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all meetings of Gods Holy people. ( God will Keep Peace in your homes.)
4. Live with Integrity Psalms 78:72 (NIV)
He Cared for them with a True Heart and Led them with Skillful Hands. ( This makes me smile, because this is Brittany 100%, She cared for all of you with a TRUE HEART, and She Led you all with Skillful hands.) She also wanted everyone to live there life with a purpose! She tried to help everyone figure out what there purpose was on this earth. Brooke I know you and your family has helped me throughout my years of growing up helping me figure out what my purpose was.I know that you all can continue to that for all as well!
5. Walk in Kindness.God has been kind to us and we need to extend that kindness to others. Job 6:14 (NIV)
Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the almighty. ( Brittany never withheld kindness from ANYONE!)
Proverbs 31:26
When she speaks, Her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. ( Once again I smile, When Brittany spoke the room was silent, Her words were wise, they were uplifting, meaningful. When she gave instruction it was always with kindness. Brittany was gifted with the ability to speak! That is how she changed so many lives. Brooke she isn't done changing lives. Her stories will continue to change lives. I know I will share her life with anyone I come in contact with. Brittany is someone I talk about daily now! My life has been Changed completely. Brooke you and your family are precious. I love you and your family very much! Please let me know if I can do anything. My cell is 334-405-9431
My God be your strength!
Love
Anna
Brooke replied back a couple of days later and expressed how much this meant to the family. and how it was so Brittany.
I am just thankful that i was sensitive enough to this sweet spirit.. and was able to help this sweet family! Friday when I got home after sending Brooke that letter I was walking in the front door, and looked down and saw little yellow flowers all in my flower bed.. and i just smiled and said hey to Brittany and Shep! I know they are with us all everyday, giving and showing us a little bit of heaven. We miss you Brittany and Shep and we will see you soon!
I hope this message will send you joy,peace,and comfort. And I pray it will help you and your family thought this tragic time in your lives.
I just want to say thank you for allowing me and Ant, and Tiffany to come see you all last night. I have been wanting to for a week now, but had no idea how to get up with you guys or if it would be too hard on y'all. So i would just drive by and as i was going by slowly I would just pray, I would pray in the spirit, almost at a complete stop. My heart breaks for all of you. Your family has always been the perfect family. Y'all never showed if anything was wrong, y'all always had a smile on your face, and was always willing to help no matter what the situation was. Brooke last night you all truly amazed me at how well y'all are doing. But I can tell you are all getting your strength from God. I can see it in your eyes that you all have such a sensitive spirit now. My heart was truly touched last night. It was definitely a God thing that I was able to come over last night.
Brooke I want to share that email with you that I got.. I went through and looked up all the scriptures and they are truly amazing. I pray that maybe they will have answers for you. But most importantly I hope it bring you peace.
The title is called "My Sister's Keeper"
We are all called to our sister's keeper, to consider her, to be looking out for her. ( Brooke you and Brittany looked out for each other everyday... She is still looking out for you!) (You two always considered each other, in everything you did.) (And you will always be your sisters keeper, and she will be yours).
It is amazing how much larger our world becomes when we take our eyes off ourselves and onto others. (Brittany always put herself last, she always put others first.) I can see you Brooke doing the same now.
1. Be an encourager. It is so important to remember and encourage those in our world. 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)
11: Finally, brothers and sisters rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. and the God of love and peace will be with you. ( Brittany was always an encourager!)
Hebrews 6:19 (NIV)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure it enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.
2. Choose to rise above the circumstances. Take the high road when the situations happen. We can soar with the eagles or hang with the turkeys. Romans 12:14-16 (MSG)
Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse. rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn, live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. ( Brittany and Brooke you both always rose above the circumstances, you always prayed for the right path to be on.) (Brittany never let anyone get to her in a negative way. she always held her head up high.) ( You two lived in Harmony together.)
3. Live in Peace. Let's not just be a peace keeper, but a peace maker. Psalm 34.14 ( NIV)
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
( Brittany was a peace maker, and Brooke now you have to be the one to keep the peace. Pursue it!)
1Corinthians 14:33 (NLT)
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all meetings of Gods Holy people. ( God will Keep Peace in your homes.)
4. Live with Integrity Psalms 78:72 (NIV)
He Cared for them with a True Heart and Led them with Skillful Hands. ( This makes me smile, because this is Brittany 100%, She cared for all of you with a TRUE HEART, and She Led you all with Skillful hands.) She also wanted everyone to live there life with a purpose! She tried to help everyone figure out what there purpose was on this earth. Brooke I know you and your family has helped me throughout my years of growing up helping me figure out what my purpose was.I know that you all can continue to that for all as well!
5. Walk in Kindness.God has been kind to us and we need to extend that kindness to others. Job 6:14 (NIV)
Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the almighty. ( Brittany never withheld kindness from ANYONE!)
Proverbs 31:26
When she speaks, Her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. ( Once again I smile, When Brittany spoke the room was silent, Her words were wise, they were uplifting, meaningful. When she gave instruction it was always with kindness. Brittany was gifted with the ability to speak! That is how she changed so many lives. Brooke she isn't done changing lives. Her stories will continue to change lives. I know I will share her life with anyone I come in contact with. Brittany is someone I talk about daily now! My life has been Changed completely. Brooke you and your family are precious. I love you and your family very much! Please let me know if I can do anything. My cell is 334-405-9431
My God be your strength!
Love
Anna
Brooke replied back a couple of days later and expressed how much this meant to the family. and how it was so Brittany.
I am just thankful that i was sensitive enough to this sweet spirit.. and was able to help this sweet family! Friday when I got home after sending Brooke that letter I was walking in the front door, and looked down and saw little yellow flowers all in my flower bed.. and i just smiled and said hey to Brittany and Shep! I know they are with us all everyday, giving and showing us a little bit of heaven. We miss you Brittany and Shep and we will see you soon!
~ALM~
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The God I Serve
Yesterday I had a lot on my mind. The one thing that bothering me was about Brittany and Shep... How and Why this has happened to them, we dont know yet. I am sure one day God will reveal what it is. I can only imagine how great it will be.
I open yesterdays paper only to find Brittany and Sheps eulogy that Brooke wrote. It was around the same thing that she read at the funeral. Which I am glad they put it in the paper because i didnt go to the funeral. It was so kindly written and described her to the T and i could tell in reading some areas that Brooke had a very hard struggle with writing this. It was life changing and a very special thing. It has totally changed my life in many ways.
The last thing she wrote was " are you a good Shepard? " " Who are the sheep you watch over? "
and then i starting thinking. You know I believe Brittany filled her purpose her on earth. She may have only been 24 but she knew and did what she was supposed to do.
And also each day now she has been updating Brittany's facebook page. Thats what Brittany did each day, uplifted ppl through her facebook. and Brooke has defiantly continued to do so. Brittany has given her signs everyday since her passing.. It will down right make you cry, and if you dont believe we have an awesome God go read some of the signs.. It has helped me in so many ways each day to read these postings. and I know that it has helped her family as well. My God never ceases to amaze me. and i know i have several angels watching over me in heaven. all of this has made me think a lot about myself. What would be said about me. Have I fulfilled my destiny? No. Can i work harder at it? YES.
This all has made me want to share and spread Gods word more than before. to Stand up and be strong for what i believe.
The church just go to just got out of a revival and it was really a conference on witnessing, and I didnt go to a single service. Truthfully because I didnt want to. I was selfish and thought. ahh who needs to witness, no one cares about that stuff. and then yesterday it all hit me and well kinda slapped me in the face. How are we supposed to get ppl in the kingdom of heaven? By speaking, talking, sharing, Witnessing... I was kinda mad at myself for being that way. Yes it is hard and nerve racking to go up to a complete stranger, but ppl have done stranger things then going and telling them, "HEY JESUS LOVES YOU"
It actually seems very easy to do. What could it hurt. People are going through things everyday that we have NO CLUE about. Some things will shock the crap out of you! and I thought my sin was bad. :( Think again. Think about the homeless what they go through each day. If i was Oprah I would just go interview homeless ppl all day. They have amazing stories.
The point of my subject line. " The GOd I Serve"
It all started last night when Pastor Hunter was talking about his friend Steve he met while witnessing. The guy kept saying how could God love a guy like me.. why would God take my son away from me. Why would he allow all these horrible things to happen.
Well.. Thats not the God I serve Hunter replied. and its so true.. God doesn't allow these things to happen, Like Brittany and Shep, or your family members when they pass, or your house burning down, or Japan... none of that is of God. Thats not the God I serve. These are all things of the world. My god is bigger and greater than all of these things. My God is not the God of suffering. It says it in the Bible several times. And when i heard all this it just totally opened my eyes.. Wow ppl really do blame alot of things on God.
you have to believe beyond all of that. You cant let things and the way ppl talk interfere with the way you view your God.
~ALM~
I will write more later! :)
I open yesterdays paper only to find Brittany and Sheps eulogy that Brooke wrote. It was around the same thing that she read at the funeral. Which I am glad they put it in the paper because i didnt go to the funeral. It was so kindly written and described her to the T and i could tell in reading some areas that Brooke had a very hard struggle with writing this. It was life changing and a very special thing. It has totally changed my life in many ways.
The last thing she wrote was " are you a good Shepard? " " Who are the sheep you watch over? "
and then i starting thinking. You know I believe Brittany filled her purpose her on earth. She may have only been 24 but she knew and did what she was supposed to do.
And also each day now she has been updating Brittany's facebook page. Thats what Brittany did each day, uplifted ppl through her facebook. and Brooke has defiantly continued to do so. Brittany has given her signs everyday since her passing.. It will down right make you cry, and if you dont believe we have an awesome God go read some of the signs.. It has helped me in so many ways each day to read these postings. and I know that it has helped her family as well. My God never ceases to amaze me. and i know i have several angels watching over me in heaven. all of this has made me think a lot about myself. What would be said about me. Have I fulfilled my destiny? No. Can i work harder at it? YES.
This all has made me want to share and spread Gods word more than before. to Stand up and be strong for what i believe.
The church just go to just got out of a revival and it was really a conference on witnessing, and I didnt go to a single service. Truthfully because I didnt want to. I was selfish and thought. ahh who needs to witness, no one cares about that stuff. and then yesterday it all hit me and well kinda slapped me in the face. How are we supposed to get ppl in the kingdom of heaven? By speaking, talking, sharing, Witnessing... I was kinda mad at myself for being that way. Yes it is hard and nerve racking to go up to a complete stranger, but ppl have done stranger things then going and telling them, "HEY JESUS LOVES YOU"
It actually seems very easy to do. What could it hurt. People are going through things everyday that we have NO CLUE about. Some things will shock the crap out of you! and I thought my sin was bad. :( Think again. Think about the homeless what they go through each day. If i was Oprah I would just go interview homeless ppl all day. They have amazing stories.
The point of my subject line. " The GOd I Serve"
It all started last night when Pastor Hunter was talking about his friend Steve he met while witnessing. The guy kept saying how could God love a guy like me.. why would God take my son away from me. Why would he allow all these horrible things to happen.
Well.. Thats not the God I serve Hunter replied. and its so true.. God doesn't allow these things to happen, Like Brittany and Shep, or your family members when they pass, or your house burning down, or Japan... none of that is of God. Thats not the God I serve. These are all things of the world. My god is bigger and greater than all of these things. My God is not the God of suffering. It says it in the Bible several times. And when i heard all this it just totally opened my eyes.. Wow ppl really do blame alot of things on God.
you have to believe beyond all of that. You cant let things and the way ppl talk interfere with the way you view your God.
~ALM~
I will write more later! :)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Life
What would you say to someone.. who invites themselves over.. or just makes plans without your say so?
Its absolutely annoying..
So anyways.. I finally got some sleep last night, thanks so some Tylenol pm.. I dont like taking meds to help sleep, but honestly i had to do something.. no sleep in 3 days. yeah you can imagine what kind of mood i have been in, and being sick on top of that. ( not good)
I got alot of studying done today. I will be glad to get this massage business over with.
Still no decision has been made on moving to Virginia or not. I am still praying hard about it.
This weekend will be very busy for me. Friday night i have the GIRLS NIGHT OUT with my mom. I pray it will be so much fun.
Saturday I will be helping Marcie clean beach houses.. and then Sunday of course is church! :)
I found my favorite song on Verizon's ring tones today.. Totally made my day~
and then I was watching Hill Song TV and they played an awesome song called Yahweh and i love it too...
Tonight was Glee and it was soo good. even though they had a lot of cussing in there songs tonight.. it made my night when they sang Jesus is a friend of mine.. HAHA this brings back so many memories.. I know that it sounds bad to make fun of someone singing about Jesus but ... it was awesome! LOL
Now I am just laying in bed.. I am about to go write an email..... ;) and go to bed!
~ALM~
Its absolutely annoying..
So anyways.. I finally got some sleep last night, thanks so some Tylenol pm.. I dont like taking meds to help sleep, but honestly i had to do something.. no sleep in 3 days. yeah you can imagine what kind of mood i have been in, and being sick on top of that. ( not good)
I got alot of studying done today. I will be glad to get this massage business over with.
Still no decision has been made on moving to Virginia or not. I am still praying hard about it.
This weekend will be very busy for me. Friday night i have the GIRLS NIGHT OUT with my mom. I pray it will be so much fun.
Saturday I will be helping Marcie clean beach houses.. and then Sunday of course is church! :)
I found my favorite song on Verizon's ring tones today.. Totally made my day~
and then I was watching Hill Song TV and they played an awesome song called Yahweh and i love it too...
Tonight was Glee and it was soo good. even though they had a lot of cussing in there songs tonight.. it made my night when they sang Jesus is a friend of mine.. HAHA this brings back so many memories.. I know that it sounds bad to make fun of someone singing about Jesus but ... it was awesome! LOL
Now I am just laying in bed.. I am about to go write an email..... ;) and go to bed!
~ALM~
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Catching up
I have realized that it has been a couple of days since i have written anything.
I have been pretty sick since i have gotten back from Virginia.. Nathan says its because i am not there anymore.. which could be a good possibility.. (: i did have a great time there. and I miss Wave church.. I donut know why i am being so pig headed about going to there... i guess when it comes down to it. i am scared to death to leave Ozark... even though it would prolly be the best thing that could happen to me.. God has opened the doors and given the signs.. and here i am just talking about it.. What would you do???
I guess the first thing i need to do it get my massage therapy stuff out of the way..so then i wont have anything holding me back.. i can easily rent my house out.. I'm sure someone would love to live in the beautiful home of mine. :)
Virginia is a huge place.. but sometimes you just have to jump.. God will catch me.
Wave is an amazing church full of ppl my age that love the lord.
Wave leadership college is amazing.. its exactly what i need in order to travel the world ministering side by side with my husband... and not to mention a ton to learn in music... :)
or... i could stay in Ozark the rest of my life.. settle for less than i deserve. and just work behind a desk where half the ppl get my name wrong.. :(
anyways.. soooo yes the things on my to do list right now are.....
1. study for my boards
2. Make extra money by cleaning beach houses :)
3. Save as much money as i can
4. rent my house out
5. MOVE to Virginia!
yup i think that's a good list to start with!
So besides all that i guess its time to share my heart..
My heart is breaking, losing my friend Brittany and her baby Shep was a very hard thing for me to go through but it also woke me up... it made me realize that life was way to short to just be messing around. its time to realize that God is coming back and we have to be ready not only do we need to be ready but we need to make sure our family and friends are ready..... Look at what happened to Japan on Friday... its crazy... God is throwing out signs right and left and we are just sitting here being lazy.. its time for the church to wake up..
not only all this, but from my uncle dying to Brittany and the baby then my friends mom.. it just seems like since January we have had so many deaths near us.. near me.... should i say.. its crazy.. its depressing.. good lord.. when will it stop.... ??? in a way its like God is taking up all the ones who are good fighters ppl who are ready to help him prepare is way... and then i think well Lord what about me??
now i am not saying i want to die heaven knows i don't want to.. here i am saying lord please don't come back yet... i want to get married and have babies... but am i prepared to have a family in this crazy world...????
All i know is that God knows my every path that i will take and God knows my every word and God knows whats going to happen before it ever happens... its scary right? but so true!
I'm holding my head up high the best i know how.. leaning on Jesus with all my might... loving my family more and more each day.. telling them i love them a little louder than before.. and speaking of God more and more each day.. He is our Savior.. and he is the one who allows us to live each day!
I am starting a new life..... I'm tired of the old life.. I'm tired of ppl walking all over me. taking advantage of me.. thinking that i am stupid... the new Anna is stepping up... :) that's right.. you can learn to like or hate it ... but either way I'm not changing..
I love my family and i love my friends.. i love my God. My Savior...the one who has created this beautiful place to live..
~ALM~
I have been pretty sick since i have gotten back from Virginia.. Nathan says its because i am not there anymore.. which could be a good possibility.. (: i did have a great time there. and I miss Wave church.. I donut know why i am being so pig headed about going to there... i guess when it comes down to it. i am scared to death to leave Ozark... even though it would prolly be the best thing that could happen to me.. God has opened the doors and given the signs.. and here i am just talking about it.. What would you do???
I guess the first thing i need to do it get my massage therapy stuff out of the way..so then i wont have anything holding me back.. i can easily rent my house out.. I'm sure someone would love to live in the beautiful home of mine. :)
Virginia is a huge place.. but sometimes you just have to jump.. God will catch me.
Wave is an amazing church full of ppl my age that love the lord.
Wave leadership college is amazing.. its exactly what i need in order to travel the world ministering side by side with my husband... and not to mention a ton to learn in music... :)
or... i could stay in Ozark the rest of my life.. settle for less than i deserve. and just work behind a desk where half the ppl get my name wrong.. :(
anyways.. soooo yes the things on my to do list right now are.....
1. study for my boards
2. Make extra money by cleaning beach houses :)
3. Save as much money as i can
4. rent my house out
5. MOVE to Virginia!
yup i think that's a good list to start with!
So besides all that i guess its time to share my heart..
My heart is breaking, losing my friend Brittany and her baby Shep was a very hard thing for me to go through but it also woke me up... it made me realize that life was way to short to just be messing around. its time to realize that God is coming back and we have to be ready not only do we need to be ready but we need to make sure our family and friends are ready..... Look at what happened to Japan on Friday... its crazy... God is throwing out signs right and left and we are just sitting here being lazy.. its time for the church to wake up..
not only all this, but from my uncle dying to Brittany and the baby then my friends mom.. it just seems like since January we have had so many deaths near us.. near me.... should i say.. its crazy.. its depressing.. good lord.. when will it stop.... ??? in a way its like God is taking up all the ones who are good fighters ppl who are ready to help him prepare is way... and then i think well Lord what about me??
now i am not saying i want to die heaven knows i don't want to.. here i am saying lord please don't come back yet... i want to get married and have babies... but am i prepared to have a family in this crazy world...????
All i know is that God knows my every path that i will take and God knows my every word and God knows whats going to happen before it ever happens... its scary right? but so true!
I'm holding my head up high the best i know how.. leaning on Jesus with all my might... loving my family more and more each day.. telling them i love them a little louder than before.. and speaking of God more and more each day.. He is our Savior.. and he is the one who allows us to live each day!
I am starting a new life..... I'm tired of the old life.. I'm tired of ppl walking all over me. taking advantage of me.. thinking that i am stupid... the new Anna is stepping up... :) that's right.. you can learn to like or hate it ... but either way I'm not changing..
I love my family and i love my friends.. i love my God. My Savior...the one who has created this beautiful place to live..
~ALM~
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Lost Loved Ones
I don't even know where to begin. My eyes are swollen from all the tears I have cried, my voice is gone from the loud screaming cries of my heart that I cried. I never thought that I would ever have to say this... I lost a dear friend of mine last night. Brittany Shepard Pugh, Brittany Shepard and I grew up together while attending Faith Christian. Her parents Kim and Tim were my youth pastors, The greatest youth pastors I have ever had. They were not just a church family to me, But they were my family. From sleep overs to just a fun day hanging out. I don't have one sour memory of anyone in that wonderful family. Brittany was not only my friend but a role model to me. Her beauty shined where ever she walked. Her smile could be seen for miles, and the love she had to offer was speechless. Brittany is now walking with her Savior The one she was not afraid to tell anyone about! Jesus Christ. I know we don't understand why God allows these things to happen but it says in the bible that good things will come out of the bad. and I know God has a reason for what has happened, we cannot look to him with anger but with trust and faith in him. I know that her family and all of her friends are in mourning of this great tragedy . I am leaning on Jesus to give me strength. My prayers and thoughts are with this family. And her husbands family. Baby Shep, sweet baby Shep... :'( Just a precious child of God.I am at a loss for words for baby Shep. God has a special place for him. I pray they are in Heaven rejoicing. and looking down on there family sending down comfort. I know that as humans we have to go through this time, all of us will have to sooner or later. I pray right now that everyone will just lean on the lord and be their for these families. Brittany I love you girl and you will be greatly missed. You will never be forgotten.. and we will all still look up to you! Until that day i see you again. I love you Brittany Shepard!!!!
This will be a long a hard week for me! My uncle Rick passed away Saturday morning. So now I will have to attend 3 funerals. Nothing can be more depressing than that. In such a hard place in my life.. it is so easy to question the lord and the reasons why he does these things. But I know I cannot blame the Lord for this. I have seen the Lord do too many good things in my life and others lives... it is in the place in my life that i lean on him with everything that i have inside me. No matter how weak or upset i am... I am and I will always lean on Jesus
Please Pray for the Shepards and the Pugh family and also my family!
To all My friends and family I love you all very much! you never know when your going to take your last step. Be prepared.
ALM
This will be a long a hard week for me! My uncle Rick passed away Saturday morning. So now I will have to attend 3 funerals. Nothing can be more depressing than that. In such a hard place in my life.. it is so easy to question the lord and the reasons why he does these things. But I know I cannot blame the Lord for this. I have seen the Lord do too many good things in my life and others lives... it is in the place in my life that i lean on him with everything that i have inside me. No matter how weak or upset i am... I am and I will always lean on Jesus
Please Pray for the Shepards and the Pugh family and also my family!
To all My friends and family I love you all very much! you never know when your going to take your last step. Be prepared.
ALM
Friday, March 4, 2011
Virginia Beach
Today is my second day here in Virginia. I have had a great time so far. Nathan and his family have been more than kind to invite me into there home and allow me to stay with them. So far the devoted Conference has been amazing. I just wish I could go to all of them. :( At least I can watch the ones I miss online.
Tonight they had Marylin Skinner speaking and she is the one who created the Wotota Children's Choir and Her and her husband live in Uganda Africa which is amazing. Africa has my heart and i would love to do something very similar to what her and her husband has done.
I know that when my husband and I start to travel and minister to the world that will be the first place we start a church. Unless God has other plans lol
I know that God has brought me here for a reason. I am not sure what that reason is yet but i know that with patients and faith in God i will find out soon. :)
Patients is something that i have struggled with for many years but here lately i have kinda sat back and let God do all the work..... and its actually been hard to let someone do all the work... but hey that's how i got to Virginia.
So that in itself is a testimony :)
I know that God has me on this journey for a reason.. and as i pace back and forth i am jumping with excitement because no matter what i know that its going to be awesome. With God nothing is impossible. :)
God knows my name and I am not forgotten!
~ALM~
Tonight they had Marylin Skinner speaking and she is the one who created the Wotota Children's Choir and Her and her husband live in Uganda Africa which is amazing. Africa has my heart and i would love to do something very similar to what her and her husband has done.
I know that when my husband and I start to travel and minister to the world that will be the first place we start a church. Unless God has other plans lol
I know that God has brought me here for a reason. I am not sure what that reason is yet but i know that with patients and faith in God i will find out soon. :)
Patients is something that i have struggled with for many years but here lately i have kinda sat back and let God do all the work..... and its actually been hard to let someone do all the work... but hey that's how i got to Virginia.
So that in itself is a testimony :)
I know that God has me on this journey for a reason.. and as i pace back and forth i am jumping with excitement because no matter what i know that its going to be awesome. With God nothing is impossible. :)
God knows my name and I am not forgotten!
~ALM~
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