New Events

I haven't written a blog in months. I have found myself either not having time to sit and write about the important things going on in my life, not feeling like what I have to say is "blog worthy" enough when I do have time, or how it usually works, I just don't feel like writing things out for everyone to read. But today, I feel like I should share.

So here's the run down of my life:

-I'm getting married to the most incredible man I could ever imagine marrying. That sounds so cheesy, I know, but it's true. Mason propsed to me on September 25, 2010. We got dressed up. My parents too pictures (lots of them, I was getting kind of suspicious after my dad was taking pictures out the window when we were driving away). He took me to The Reata in downtown Fort Worth (great food, beautiful atmosphere-we ate on the rooftop, and we both absolutely love being downtown). The whole dinner was perfect. I didn't really assume he was going to propose or anything, he was so calm and we just had fun. Then we walked around, went to Barnes and Nobel for a bit, then left downtown. We started heading in the direction of the Museum District and ended up outside of the Kimble Art Museum. The Kimble is a special place to us. In highschool and early college before we dated, we hung outside of it at night there alot with a group of great friends. There is a really cool fountain that we would put our feet in and just sit and talk. When we started dating, we'd go and sit  out there and talk for hours. So, anyways, we ended up at the Kimble where after sitting on a bench talking about random things, he pulled me up, got down on one knee and asked if I would marry him. My answer did not come right away, not because I was unsure, but because I was hyperventillating and crying because I was so overwhelmed with emotion. I of course said yes when I could breath again!  It really was special. We headed to my parent's house afterwards where we were greated with joyous tears, love, and support. The fact that I get to marry Mason is so exciting, but also a beautiful picture of God's grace. I am constantly seeing the picture of Christ's death and Resurection on my life through this engagement. I am so amazed that the Lord has let me marry a man with such passion to know Christ after all of my past sin and mistakes in the past. And am so blessed to be marrying a guy with a graceful heart for me.

-I graduate in May 2011. 4 short years at Texas A&M University. I will miss it, a lot. The culture is all "Aggie". It's something that is so different than anywhere else. I've been in Fort Worth for Christmas break, but last night there was Midnight Yell in the Stockyards of Fort Worth because the Cotton Bowl is today. I was soaking it all in-Aggieland coming to Fort Worth! Ah, my two worlds coliding, ha! I have made some incredible friends that I will miss, but I am am so excited for what is to come. I have an internship in the spring, so I'm not actually taking classes this semester. It should be great!

Those are the two most significant events in my life right now. I'll keep you posted.

Adventure

I should be working on a paper, but I am not. I am instead blogging. It's funny how I spent all summer without the desire to blog. I was busy, constantly on the go, and when not on the go, just sitting, watching tv, enjoying the rest. But as soon as school gets going, I decide I'd rather blog or facebook rather than research.

Here's the basic layout of my life (tentative schedule):

• About 3 months until I am finished with classes in my undergraduate
• Christmas break
• Then I must complete 13 weeks of legal slavery, also known as an internship.
• Graduation!

I have less than a year left in this phase of my life. I'm excited, scared, but ready to move on.

This year will be an adventure!

business of summer

I haven't been very good at updating this thing. My life has been pretty consumed with work and school.

Work: I'm working full time as a student worker-its mostly scanning, shredding, writing reciepts and other random things involving paper. The job itself is pretty boring, but I work with some incredible girls. I'm also just getting to build relationships with women who have such extreme backgrounds and different paths of life. It's definately a diverse community here, and I'm really learning alot.

School: I'm taking Calculus online. Possibly the worst idea ever. But I'm getting through, currently have a 70 average! It's a ton of homework without much time. I however only have 2 weeks left, and I will be done with math forever!

In a couple of weeks I'll be heading to Youth camp with my home church as a sponsor and I'm so excited! Youth girls are so great, and its such a blessing to have the oppertunity to hang out with them and see the Lord work through them, and me.

Worthy of Love

"You make me worthy of love and beautiful."-Bethany Dillion, Beautiful.
That line resonates within my heart so well. I often catch myself longing more and more for love, without pursuing the Maker of love, the one who is himself Love. The whole concept of love overwhelms me when I try to comprehend all that it incompasses. It is a desire that every person desires, for no one ever really wishes to be loved less. It is something we do naturally, as people fall in love daily, have babies, and take care of their parents. But I have come to the conclusion that love would not exist without grace, the same grace that covers us when we accept Christ as our Savior and covers our sins. As we long for love, we are longing for God (this explanation is just a thought processes, so don't quote me). And as we recieve love, we are recieving grace. And by loving others, the Lord is moving.

"I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faitfullness and you will acknowledge the Lord."- Hosea 2:19-20

Ring Day and Bird Update!

Bird update!:

Babies have been hatched. Well, 2 have. They are pink, little, slightly feathery creatures. They aren't very cute, but I love them! I felt like a proud parent when they hatched.

Mama Bird flew into our house last night. It took about 20 minutes to get her out. I was afraid she was going to have a heart attack or poop all over the house. But she didn't do either and eventually found her way back to the nest.

RING DAY!:

I got my Aggie Ring! It is gold, shiny, and beautiful! It's kind of a weird feeling having it. I have been waiting for this ring for a while now. I ordered it in January, and became more and more excited about getting it as the time went by. We had a countdown in the kitchen, and Friday, April 16th, was the "I get my Aggie Ring today!" day. My family came, and it was so great getting to share that day with them. My dad got to put the ring on my finger. I got a little teary eyed in that moment. Then there was the ring dunk party that Macie, Bailey and I had. There was lots of good food, wonderful friends, and gold shiny rings! We dunked them at 9. I did unsweet tea, Macie did Gatorade, and Bailey drank this sweetened lime tea. Drinking a whole pitcher of any drink as fast as you can is the worst idea ever!!!! I threw it up right after I was done. We all ended up getting sick at one point or another by the end of the night. But I had so much fun! It was such a great time, and I'm so thankful for everyone who shared that night with me!

Our little bird family

We have had this wreath on our door since a little after the holiday season. Macie was going to take it down until a bird's nest was discovered within in it. We were then going to move the nest, but little bird eggs had been laid. So, we have a bird and it's furture family living in our doorway. We have all become somewhat emotionally attatched to this new little family. My plan is to somewhat document this, and share it with you all.

Here is the nest with the eggs!!! The momma bird flies away anytime someone approaches the door, or opens it. So, getting a picture of the bird will probably be a tricky task. An egg also fell out a couple of days ago. Sorry birdy!!!

Just a piece.

I'm trying to study. The focus however does not seem to stay with me. This is what it looks like infront of me.

That CD is Jill DeZwaan. I bought it at Masterpiece, a conference for girls ages 17-25. It was pretty incredible. Here's a picture of what Friday night sort of looked like during the "Part of the Solution" time of the conference.

Masterpiece was such an incredible thing to be apart of. There were about 500 girls, worship, breakout sessions, speakers, and oppertunities to serve and give to those in need. It was a sweet time.

My good friend, Ryan, came for it as well. It was so wonderful to have her here.

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Isreal. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out to dance with the joyful." Jeremiah 31:3-4