I'm finding it difficult to bring myself to study right now, because things are on my mind... like they ever aren't.
God's grace is so much more awesome than I ever realized before.
Show me your way, O Lord,
teach me Your paths, Guide me in Your truth and teach me,
for You are my God and Savior
and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 25:4
I want to make the right decisions, even if they are a ways off yet.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Back to College. Oh college...
I'm back at school, and classes started Tuesday. So many things are going on right now, and it's really pretty exciting, but it was such a relief yesterday to once again realize why I'm here and why I'm doing what I'm doing. I was reminded why I'm so passionate about the things I'm studying, and I was reassured that I am in the right place when my physiology prof shared these verses with the class yesterday morning:
"But ask the animals, and they will teach you,
Or the birds of the air and they will tell you;
or speak to the earth, and it will teach you,
or let the fish of the sea inform you.
Which of these does not know
that the hand of the Lord has done this?"
Job 12:7
His creation is simply awesome and so beyond anything any of us could ever imagine. The hundreds of thousands of animals and plants and their intricate details are enough more me to know that God is all powerful and all knowing.
What else would I be doing now but preparing myself for a life of caring for his creation. Learning more about it only makes us so much better equipped for his commands.
"But ask the animals, and they will teach you,
Or the birds of the air and they will tell you;
or speak to the earth, and it will teach you,
or let the fish of the sea inform you.
Which of these does not know
that the hand of the Lord has done this?"
Job 12:7
His creation is simply awesome and so beyond anything any of us could ever imagine. The hundreds of thousands of animals and plants and their intricate details are enough more me to know that God is all powerful and all knowing.
What else would I be doing now but preparing myself for a life of caring for his creation. Learning more about it only makes us so much better equipped for his commands.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Ready or not.
Wait. First I need to clean out my fish bowl, because if something happens to my fish I will be absolutely devastated.
Ok. Done.
I'm not so sure what I want to write about tonight, besides the fact that I just feel the need to write a blog for some reason. There are only a few more weeks until school starts up again though, and I think I just want to get out a few thoughts about that.
Honestly, I can't wait to go back to school, live in a dorm room with Jenny, and be with my friends for the year again. But at the same time, even though I'm not far away, I hate leaving home and only seeing my family every so often.
I have good feelings about this year, however, and I think it will go better than last year in a number of different ways. It's not going to be such a big adjustment like last year was, and now that I know what I'm doing it'll just be somewhat easier I think.
I need to find something to do with a lot of my time, like get a job or something. I want a cool job, though, not just a random job working somewhere doing something totally random. Oh well, I'll find something I'm sure.
I'm ready for another fresh start to the year, new opportunities, and new people to meet. I'm going to go into this year positively, and try to dive right in. These next couple weeks are going to fly by, that I know.
But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved. Hebrews 10:39
soooo, ready or not, here the year comes, and here I come. I won't shrink back.
Ok. Done.
I'm not so sure what I want to write about tonight, besides the fact that I just feel the need to write a blog for some reason. There are only a few more weeks until school starts up again though, and I think I just want to get out a few thoughts about that.
Honestly, I can't wait to go back to school, live in a dorm room with Jenny, and be with my friends for the year again. But at the same time, even though I'm not far away, I hate leaving home and only seeing my family every so often.
I have good feelings about this year, however, and I think it will go better than last year in a number of different ways. It's not going to be such a big adjustment like last year was, and now that I know what I'm doing it'll just be somewhat easier I think.
I need to find something to do with a lot of my time, like get a job or something. I want a cool job, though, not just a random job working somewhere doing something totally random. Oh well, I'll find something I'm sure.
I'm ready for another fresh start to the year, new opportunities, and new people to meet. I'm going to go into this year positively, and try to dive right in. These next couple weeks are going to fly by, that I know.
But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved. Hebrews 10:39
soooo, ready or not, here the year comes, and here I come. I won't shrink back.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Happy Birthday
A little bit ago I had to do one of the hardest things-- I had to put down one of my cats. It was such deja vu to be in that room at the vet's again, and relive everything that has already happened to me once before. But it was worse to sit and watch her suffer and struggle to breathe than to know that she's now in peace. And I'm not really sure what I believe on the issue, but as the vet tech said, "I wasn't brought up this way, but I believe that they'll be waiting for you."
It got me thinking about how important and meaningful animals are to me. In fact, I'm pretty sure the only reason I've cried this summer is over my animals and the void that I feel when they're gone. I honestly can't imagine what it would be like on earth if there were no animals, and I'm so thankful to God for them, and the ability that I have to love them, take care of them, and keep learning more about them. Animals are so honesty and real-- take horses, for example, when they spook at a leaf because they're really scared that something is going to jump out and chase them.
Animals aren't ashamed of anything like us. The way they are feeling is always so obvious. They love so unconditionally, but their trust of you is so easily broken. I think, sometimes there is a lot we need to learn from them, and even if not everyone feels this way about animals, I feel so blessed to have a such a love for them, and I know I won't ever be able to give that up.
Here's to Macy today.
You give and take away.
Blessed be your name.
It got me thinking about how important and meaningful animals are to me. In fact, I'm pretty sure the only reason I've cried this summer is over my animals and the void that I feel when they're gone. I honestly can't imagine what it would be like on earth if there were no animals, and I'm so thankful to God for them, and the ability that I have to love them, take care of them, and keep learning more about them. Animals are so honesty and real-- take horses, for example, when they spook at a leaf because they're really scared that something is going to jump out and chase them.
Animals aren't ashamed of anything like us. The way they are feeling is always so obvious. They love so unconditionally, but their trust of you is so easily broken. I think, sometimes there is a lot we need to learn from them, and even if not everyone feels this way about animals, I feel so blessed to have a such a love for them, and I know I won't ever be able to give that up.
Here's to Macy today.
You give and take away.
Blessed be your name.
The lone CO blog
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Today we finally arrived at our vacation destination in Colorado. Even though it’s in southern Colorado and the mountains here aren’t quite like the ones farther north, it’s beautiful here. This town is supposedly the mountain biking mecca of the country, which doesn’t necessarily float my boat, but it’s kind of cool that everyone here is just so active. The house we’re staying in is in a little cul-de-sac with about 5 other houses, most of which have permanent residents. When we arrived, the neighbors all basically flocked over to meet us. It was so nice and such a surprise, because that’s not quite so normal around home.
The way out here was a little tricky. We got caught in an awful storm coming into Colorado from Nebraska last night, and ended up losing the car top carrier after it flew open and a bunch of our things fell out. It literally was tornado weather, and we were stuck on the side of the highway, holding the carrier on with a bungee cord, and praying that the car wouldn’t roll with the wind, get struck by lightning, or be hit by someone else on the road. It was probably one of the most terrifying things that has ever happened to me. But, God definitely protected us, and although we weren’t able to go back and recover our things, that’s not what mattered at all. We stayed safe and made it through to the next town for the night, shaken up, but relieved and thankful that it wasn’t any worse.
Now everyone’s getting ready to go downtown for a little pizza. It’s technically only about 8:30 here, but in my time it’s almost 10:30 at night. This could take a little bit of adjusting.
Today we finally arrived at our vacation destination in Colorado. Even though it’s in southern Colorado and the mountains here aren’t quite like the ones farther north, it’s beautiful here. This town is supposedly the mountain biking mecca of the country, which doesn’t necessarily float my boat, but it’s kind of cool that everyone here is just so active. The house we’re staying in is in a little cul-de-sac with about 5 other houses, most of which have permanent residents. When we arrived, the neighbors all basically flocked over to meet us. It was so nice and such a surprise, because that’s not quite so normal around home.
The way out here was a little tricky. We got caught in an awful storm coming into Colorado from Nebraska last night, and ended up losing the car top carrier after it flew open and a bunch of our things fell out. It literally was tornado weather, and we were stuck on the side of the highway, holding the carrier on with a bungee cord, and praying that the car wouldn’t roll with the wind, get struck by lightning, or be hit by someone else on the road. It was probably one of the most terrifying things that has ever happened to me. But, God definitely protected us, and although we weren’t able to go back and recover our things, that’s not what mattered at all. We stayed safe and made it through to the next town for the night, shaken up, but relieved and thankful that it wasn’t any worse.
Now everyone’s getting ready to go downtown for a little pizza. It’s technically only about 8:30 here, but in my time it’s almost 10:30 at night. This could take a little bit of adjusting.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Finally a warm enough day!
Today has been alright.
I had to work in the morning, but it's not hard or anything anymore, so it's no big deal. I just hate waking up at 7 or 7:30. It feels too early! Probably because I sleep a lot later on the days that I don't have to work. Not tomorrow though! Tomorrow I'm going to leave the house at like 6:30 am and go pick up my cats in Grand Rapids because they got fixed today. Fun stuff, let me say. Then I'm driving back home, and taking off for camp to pick up Dani and visit Jenny. =)
I can't wait!!! I finally get to see one of their rodeos!
There have been deer munching in the horse pasture for the last week or so. It's so funny and they're all so cute. Last night there were two little fawns in there. There must be some good grass growing in there since the horses left. Speaking of the horses, I miss them. I can't even think about it. And it's not just that I want to go just ride a horse or have a horse again or something. I want K-Rue and Buddy. It's so much more difficult than I expected. I was sitting around yesterday thinking "why is this summer so different than usual?" And I don't think it's because Jenny's gone, or because I have a different job or anything. It's because the horses are gone. All I used to do in the summer was take care of them and ride. I'm not even tan because I don't go out riding in my tank tops every day. I don't like it.
I'm sitting outside on the deck by the pool while a few girls are over swimming. It's nice out here tonight, finally, for a change. The sun is about to set, and I feel like I should be down at the beach instead. It was so pretty when I was down there on Saturday. It's a shame I don't go there more since I live right by it and I love it so much.
I need to hit the sack soon. It's gonna be an early morning.
I had to work in the morning, but it's not hard or anything anymore, so it's no big deal. I just hate waking up at 7 or 7:30. It feels too early! Probably because I sleep a lot later on the days that I don't have to work. Not tomorrow though! Tomorrow I'm going to leave the house at like 6:30 am and go pick up my cats in Grand Rapids because they got fixed today. Fun stuff, let me say. Then I'm driving back home, and taking off for camp to pick up Dani and visit Jenny. =)
I can't wait!!! I finally get to see one of their rodeos!
There have been deer munching in the horse pasture for the last week or so. It's so funny and they're all so cute. Last night there were two little fawns in there. There must be some good grass growing in there since the horses left. Speaking of the horses, I miss them. I can't even think about it. And it's not just that I want to go just ride a horse or have a horse again or something. I want K-Rue and Buddy. It's so much more difficult than I expected. I was sitting around yesterday thinking "why is this summer so different than usual?" And I don't think it's because Jenny's gone, or because I have a different job or anything. It's because the horses are gone. All I used to do in the summer was take care of them and ride. I'm not even tan because I don't go out riding in my tank tops every day. I don't like it.
I'm sitting outside on the deck by the pool while a few girls are over swimming. It's nice out here tonight, finally, for a change. The sun is about to set, and I feel like I should be down at the beach instead. It was so pretty when I was down there on Saturday. It's a shame I don't go there more since I live right by it and I love it so much.
I need to hit the sack soon. It's gonna be an early morning.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Your light will shine
What a week it's been so far. I started out the week with the huge undertaking of riding my bike what ended up being 35 miles instead of 50 because of the wind. I actually sort of enjoyed it even though riding was so painful, especially the half going straight into the wind, but to my surprise my muscles weren't sore at all, which may just be some sort of miracle. My only explanation is that maybe bike riding uses a lot of the same muscles as horse-back riding, but I haven't even done much of that at all lately. That morning in church, the speaker had been talking about how God created EVERYTHING, so He can make anything happen. Honestly, during that bike ride, I had to remind myself that God could physically make my body do this. That's how hard it was, but it was so worth it to finish.
My friend Patty from school came up from Sunday night until this morning and it was so nice to hang out with someone from school. I hate to say it, but I could go back anytime. Oh well, I still have so much summer left ahead of me, and that feels good too. We went to see Transformers 2 yesterday afternoon, then last night we went to the Jason Aldean concert downtown. I didn't even know who he was, since he's a country singer, but I actually sort of liked it. ha. I told Patty I might have to switch to a little country for awhile, especially since Jenny will probably want to keep listening to it when she gets home.
I miss my horses. I know I keep saying it. I just want to see them so bad. Yesterday Patty and I went down to the barn I worked at to visit the horses. We groomed one of them for a few minutes and I showed Patty a few different things, and then we went to visit with the goats. I'm pretty sure no one ever cleans out their water buckets so I took a few minutes and did that and played with them a little. I need to go down there more and hang out with the animals. I miss that too.
Hopefully, like I've said time and time again, there could be a trip to Tennessee in the making for sometime in August. That would be absolutely amazing.
But, for now, I just painted my nails pink and I'm working on some laundry and stuff and praying for everyone up at camp this week and the things they're going through. At this point, its about all I have to do.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him,
the son of man that you care for him?
You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings, and crowned him with glory and honor.
You made him rule over the works of your hands, you put everything under his feet.
Psalm 8
My friend Patty from school came up from Sunday night until this morning and it was so nice to hang out with someone from school. I hate to say it, but I could go back anytime. Oh well, I still have so much summer left ahead of me, and that feels good too. We went to see Transformers 2 yesterday afternoon, then last night we went to the Jason Aldean concert downtown. I didn't even know who he was, since he's a country singer, but I actually sort of liked it. ha. I told Patty I might have to switch to a little country for awhile, especially since Jenny will probably want to keep listening to it when she gets home.
I miss my horses. I know I keep saying it. I just want to see them so bad. Yesterday Patty and I went down to the barn I worked at to visit the horses. We groomed one of them for a few minutes and I showed Patty a few different things, and then we went to visit with the goats. I'm pretty sure no one ever cleans out their water buckets so I took a few minutes and did that and played with them a little. I need to go down there more and hang out with the animals. I miss that too.
Hopefully, like I've said time and time again, there could be a trip to Tennessee in the making for sometime in August. That would be absolutely amazing.
But, for now, I just painted my nails pink and I'm working on some laundry and stuff and praying for everyone up at camp this week and the things they're going through. At this point, its about all I have to do.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him,
the son of man that you care for him?
You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings, and crowned him with glory and honor.
You made him rule over the works of your hands, you put everything under his feet.
Psalm 8
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