As Far as I'm Concerned.....

Watch the Lamb.....

2010-04-17T10:40:00.002-06:00

I will really never get tired of this song....it never ceases to amaze me, this sacrifice that HE made...

Balance

2010-01-26T18:08:00.002-07:00

So, I was having a convo with my roomie the other day of what constitutes balance. Balance in your walk with God and balance in your day to day life.

So we`ve all heard it..Ya gotta have balance...you don`t want to be too carnal but you also don`t want to be too spiritual (whatever that means) either. Well, I had an epiphany...balance with God and your day to day life should not be a 50-50 deal. No siry! Our God is a jealous God...do you think He`s gonna want just 50% of your time! I think not...more of a 90-10 ratio.

I know this isn`t anything new, but for me, well I just never thought of it this way. I`ve always been one of those people that`s saying balance balance balance...well....balance...yes...but...balance not in the sense that we think. We should have a lot more God in our lives and lot less other things. I`m not saying that having fun is a sin...nope, not at all...what I`m saying is...if you let fun over rule your life and keep God to the back of it..all that other stuff is going to become your idol...and where does that leave you with your relationship with God? Hmmm???? Well??? Yeah....

Brought to you by a `your pretty` moment....

Trentin....my little monkey

2010-01-19T21:11:00.003-07:00

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2010-01-18T21:53:00.003-07:00

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2010-01-18T21:49:00.002-07:00

So the last few weeks have been super great......

2010-01-18T21:40:00.001-07:00

Well Folks...Girls Gone Fishin' #1

2009-06-30T13:56:00.003-06:00

BORED

2009-06-05T14:38:00.002-06:00

I am bored out of my tree... and I do not feel like working!! Anyone wanna do my job for me today? I will pay you one million dollars...no actually I won't. That would not be wise, and in my old age, I think I need as much wisdom as one could possibly find...and money. So why would I give it away?

p.s. This is the lamest post ever and does not even constiute reading. If you do, I feel that you may just as bored as I am, and I pitty you a great deal...

p.p.s. Does anyone want to fly to Jamaica this weekend? My boss just gave me free tickets for 10 people. No he didn't that is a complete lie. I need help...serious serious help. I am turning into a pathological liar like Henry, my new bff.

p.p.p.s. This is getting rediculous. I do not have a new bff. And certainly not one whose name is Henry. Perhaps I should study out the great 10 Commandments this evening....perhaps the one about lying...or stealing because I just got this new car that I did not pay for...oh man, did it again....

Gaithers...

2009-05-19T15:48:00.003-06:00

Yes, it's true... I went to the Gaither Vocal Band Concert. But, guess what, it really was great! I loved it...Maybe not all the songs(they can be a little too country gospel for me)...but a lot. My favs were, of course, Mark Lowry..I've been listening to him since I was developing eyelids, and David Phelps, who possibly has the most amazing voice EVER! Here is a pic of him, Esther and myself. We thought this was pretty cool...p.s. our cd's are even autographed...lol...GEEKS!!!!

NYC!

2009-04-29T09:17:00.010-06:00

So, here are some pictures from our trip. We've got a lot more but these were just the ones taken on my iphone, which, thank goodness, I had because both of our cameras died by the third or fourth day....Enjoy!

...Me macken' it up with Napolean...

...an amazing amount of people at Central Park our last day...

...We went on a carriage ride with a freaky cyclist. This was the best shot we could get going about 400 miles per hour trying to hold on for dear life...

...Time Square...SO AMAZING!!!

...More of Time Square...

...and some more...

...and yet more...

...Rockefeller Centre Plaza...

...Top of the Rock @ Rockefeller Centre...

...Rockefeller Centre...

...more from the Top...

...St. Bart's...

...St. Bart's...

...Stunning Architecture in NYC, that's for sure...

...some pretty Bldg...don't know what it was called...

...Me and Ang @ Central Park...we decided that the next time we would just hire someone to come along and take photos for us. Woulda been so much easier...

...LOVED Central Park...

...My pal, Angie, outside of The Plaza Hotel...

...View from Central Park...

...View from Central Park...

2009-04-16T08:43:00.001-06:00

Okay, soooo...I'm leaving for New York City in about 52 hours and 15 minutes and I am SO! excited. I'll post pictures when I get back....

So Am I a Genius or What?

2009-04-07T12:57:00.002-06:00

So roughly eight days ago we had this amazing Monday night prayer service. The presence of God was so amazing! People were get blessed like crazy. Well, it just happened that I was praying with this girl, littlest thing you ever did see but I won't mention her name due to well...she's too sweet..., and low and behold she started dancing and OF COURSE....She was wearing a pair of heels and that heel...well it just happened to land on my foot. So because I have grown up around people who complain about every little thing and go to the doctor over every little thing, I decided not to go, praying that my foot would just get better. Well, needless to say, it has been growing worse every single day. Especially yesterday, it was the size of King Kong and I could hardly step down on it. So, this morning, after I had gotten a lot of the swelling down, I went to the walk in clinic to see what was up. After waiting for an hour, I got in to see the doctor and he sent me for X-rays and wrote me a perscription for antibiotics. He said that if taking them orally doesn't work, I will have to take them intraveniously (prolly didn't spell that right)! SCARY! The thing that scares me is that I leave for New York in 10 days!!!! So please please please pray that it gets better! I really don't want to hobble around and I'm sure that Angie doesn't want to wheel me around! So, yes the object of this is just GO TO THE DOCTOR....IT REALLY ISN'T THAT BAD!

I know I know I know....

2009-03-25T15:20:00.000-06:00

I really need to update my blog...but, as of today, I am completely brain dead and have nothing inspiring, or in the least bit interesting to share. I'll be leaving for Spokane, WA tomorrow, so maybe I'll have some pictures for you when I get back....cheers till then...

The state of my existence.....

2009-02-12T10:32:00.005-07:00

Well, let's just say God is great!!! A couple of Saturdays ago I had the potential for a massively huge freakout (I kind of have a tendancy to do that). Let me explain....I received a call from the dealership that I purchased my vehicle from, and apparently my car was a stolen vehicle and that I had to come and get a new one. To top that off, I then received a notice from my landlord that I had to move. Apparently, the suite I'm currently in is an illegal suite and I have to move otherwise her home insurance is no good. So my natural first move was to freak out, have a panic attack...you know, basically not trust in God to handle everything. This time, however, I decided to just take things in, take a deep breath, and hit my knees (in prayer). I literally knew instantly that everything was going to be okay. I knew God had a plan for this número uno self proclaimed freakout. Anyway, I started looking for some places to live (oh, I got a new car with fewer k, which is great!). Wow, rent can be pretty expensive! I then decided I either had to get a roommate or get married...and the latter just ain't happenin' right now..lol:). So, I was chatting with Reba and Stephanie (a couple of new, totally awesome girls in out church) and it just so happens that she (Stephanie) really needs a roomate. To make an already long story shorter, after a couple of discussions and a lot of prayer with some extremely important people (Pastor King, Bro.&Sis. Baker), we decided that this would be a pretty good thing for both of us (me cuz I love having people around all the time and it's easier on the pocket book and Stephanie cuz of the same thing). Ultimately, I guess I'm pretty much stoked about what God is going to do for the both of us. I'm also thankful that I'm learning to trust in God a lot more than what I used to. So there ya go...an update on me. Lol... I heart u all!!'

So...we had just a little bit of snow in Nanaimo...

2009-01-05T10:27:00.000-07:00

Happy New Year Peeps....

2009-01-01T02:14:00.002-07:00

I miss everyone so stinking much and I can't wait to see you on Sunday!!! But I am having a majorly fabulous time in my home town. Tonight I went to my pal, Leslie-Anne's church tonight in Parksville and it was great!! Thank you Bro. Czinger for not making me testify!! lol..anyway happy new year and see you in a couple of days.

To all the Freaks.....

2008-12-22T10:49:00.003-07:00

Not often do I get something on my heart inspiring to say. I'm not a theologian, a poet, write songs or anything of that sort....Really, I'm just not that good with words, but today, I've got a couple somethings on my mind....

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with all of the newcomers in my church lately. Last night alone there were a ton of visitors....and you know what? A great majority of them are homeless, drug addicts, alcoholics and just plain ol' down and out. And you know what else? That is amazing. Sure, they make services a little interesting...but who cares? Doesn't the Bible mention something about going into the "highways and the hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled" (Luke 14:23)? Or what about "So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both good and bad..."(Matthew 22:10). To me the work that some of the guys are doing in our church by bringing them, is the greatest work that could be going on right now. People are hungry, and they need to be fed!

.....and think of their potential....

Some of the greatest men of God were just like them. Maybe the guy sitting next to you is the next greatest preacher to hit this nation. I believe this is the time of our revival and the results are flooding in!!!!

My other thought...

There are some pretty kooky people in the world, and I just want to go on the record as saying that kooky people rock! I love the people who don't give a flying rip what people think of them. I think it is so awesome. Be proud of who you are!! Don't be afraid to grasp the potential that God has for you. What if Esther had just sat around and waited for someone else to take the lead in saving her nation? What if Daniel had not taken a stand when it came to his prayer life, even though it meant he could have been the next li'l snack for those lions? There are countless times in the Bible that God used the weird ones, the ones who stood out...the Freaks. So, I say kuddos to you. Continue to be that Freak!!! There is nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with being the odd one out, the one that people chit chat about. Honestly, I wish I could be more like that. Continue to be who you are, God has given you a burden...do not be afraid to do it!!!

p.s. If this makes absolutely no sense, I do not take the blame...please read the first paragraph again...

2008-12-11T08:38:00.003-07:00

So, the weirdest thing happened last night while Angie and I were at Walmart. At about 10:30ish, there was an urgent anouncement over the P.A. informing us that they were having "technical" difficulties at the back of the store, and we all needed to proceed to the checkout counter with our purchases. While we were in the lineup with the other hundred shoppers rushing to the front, they told us just to leave our purchases where they were and immediately leave the premises. On our way out, there were a couple of police officers, along with employees, directing people to rush out of the building. They did not tell us a thing. So, of course, the first thing I did this morning was turn on my computer and google the events of yesterday evening. Apparently, a "suspicious" package was found by an employee doing a routing cleaning. The police, along with the tacticul (sp?) unit, were called and the package was examined, but it was totally bogus and everything was fine. So, yeah, that was my totally cool, weird evening last night....(Esther, doesn't this remind you of one of those totally matter of fact stories we are so great at telling...lol)

And some more....

2008-12-05T15:43:00.001-07:00

Some pictures of my little, but cute, place:)

2008-12-05T15:41:00.002-07:00

2008-12-03T10:46:00.002-07:00

So, I was reading one of my friend's blogs (Jessie) and found out that the most aweful things have happened in her family lately...Her grandma fell, and I think broke her nose and her face was pretty beat up; her sister fell off of a ladder and broke her arm; her one year old nephew ran at the fire place and before anyone could stop him, he touched the glass and got second degree burns; and to top it off, another nephew jumped off his bed, broke his arm and had to go for surgery. PLEASE pray for this family. It seems that the devil is really fighting them right now. This family has such an integral part in our church, and the devil knows this!!! Please don't be discouraged (if you read this) and know that many many people are praying for you. I love you guys all so much!!!!

Such cutties!!!!

2008-12-01T14:07:00.001-07:00

Chuckle Chuckle...

2008-11-26T08:41:00.000-07:00

I did not hit you, I simply high-fived your face!

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

God has a sense of humour. You don't believe me? Go to Walmart and just look at people.

2008-11-25T08:16:00.000-07:00

It's kinda neat how God uses people who you would never imagine just to give us a little nudge in the right direction. Yesterday, Sara, Polly and myself were at our regular Tuesday night Starbucks having a great 'ol time (maybe being a little silly about somethings..which with those two...hmmm..lol!), when something was said that caught the attention of a gentleman nearby. He said some things to us to which I really did not pay attention but then what he said next completely caught it. "You know why you feel that way? You don't pray enough. You know what happens when you pray? You move the Father." We did not mock him, we did not make fun of him, we calmly listened to what he had to say. The thoughts were..if God can use a donkey to speak to a nation, he could use this man to speak to us and "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares(Hebrews 13:2)." I'm not saying that this is what happened, perhaps he could have just been a crazy person. However, this subject has been so prevelant on my mind that I believe that this was God's little way of saying "Hey, you've been thinking about it...so DO IT." Do we pray enough? Probably not. Do we seek the face of God enough? Probably not, and I don't think we can ever stop reaching for that greater level in our worship, our prayer or in our relationship God. I appreciate our Tuesday night Bible Study and Prayer, and I hope that we continue these Tuesdays for as long as possible. However, I also hope that our prayer lives are more than just on Tuesday night, but that they also continue on throughout the week. This is our relationship with God. We really have no excuse. If we can talk on the phone, hang out with our friends and text like there is no tomorrow, why can we not set aside a time every day to spend a little time with Jesus? More than anything, this is to myself...but I guess just take it as a little food for thought:)

Can this day get any worse!!!!

2008-11-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

I am having such a blue day...I officially really don't like my job today. I just want to go home and put pj's on and sit in front of the fire (which is really only candles cuz I don't have a fireplace) and listen to stories. Anyway, God is still good!

......:(

2008-11-18T08:45:00.000-07:00

So as much as I LOVE living here...today I am feeling awefully homesick. It is incredibly hard not seeing my family and friends from back home on a regular basis. Especially my mom (K, I'm gonna tear up for a sec). I don't know how many of you have met my mom, but she is one pretty awesome lady. She is possibly one of the most dynamic people I have in my life. She is faithful to her family, her friends, but most importantly her God. She has taught me what it means to be a Christian young lady. I love her so much, and I can only hope to become a portion of the Christian lady she is today. I love you mom!

2008-11-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

1.YOUR REAL NAME: Lisa-Rosanne May Osterbeck

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle.) Lisizzle...

3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color and favorite animal) Red Tiger...umm....

4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (your middle name and street you live on/or neighborhood if it's a number) May Roselawn

5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name) Ostli

6. YOUR SUPERHERO/CRIMINAL NAME: (Your 2nd favorite color, and favorite drink)Purple Tea

7. YOUR MID-EASTERN NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, 1st letter of your last name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of your dads name, 1st letter of a siblings first name, and last letter of your moms first name). Itlmnch...Pronunciation please!

8. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (parents middle names). Rosanne Jacob

9. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets, past or present). Black Shadow

....stolen from someone else's blok...aka....bored at work...

5 years already...WOW!!!!

2008-11-13T09:31:00.000-07:00

So Rememberance Day holds another meaning for me (Yes, I know this posting is a couple of days late)....November 11, 2003 is when I made the treck from Beautiful British Columbia to Calgary....and I don't regret a second. Moving here has been the best decision of my life. God has brought me so far! I can't believe the changes that HE has made in my life since I've moved here....like...I can drive..lol...Just Kidding. Anyway, like I was saying...Life has been such a journey for me since I've been here...from my first traumatising (did I spell that right?) week to these most hectic, busy, crazy, kooky days that I have been living lately. I thank God for the wonderful pastor that He has given me, the wonderful youth pastor and wife, and my wonderful wonderful friends...although I'm almost a million years older than all of you (we folks from BC tend to have a largely exagerated immaginations)that God has placed in my life. Well...since I was only going to stay for one year and well...it's been five, here to another great one year (or five)...Love you all!

Three of my fav pals......

2008-11-13T09:14:00.001-07:00

2008-11-06T14:40:00.001-07:00

Guess what we had today at work making a training video....not a bad day I'd say...

Tag..I'm it...

2008-10-08T15:56:00.000-06:00

1) There are 23 letters in my name
2) I have one sister and three brothers
3) I was blinded when I was four because of a nice little trip I took down the stairs on a toy dog with wheels
4) I have a gap in my tooth to which everyones INSISTS I have something in my teeth. Drives me bonkers!!!!!
5) I love my job as a paralegal and one day I'm going to law school to become the real deal
6) One day I plan to travel in an RV across Australia!!!

Rules:
1. Link the person that tagged you.
2. Mention the rules on your own blog
3. List 6 unspectacular things about you or your group.
4. Taggify 6 other bloggers.

Thara Miracle Walker tagged me:)

I tag...
1)Amy
2)Drea
3)Angel
4)Jael
5)Matt D
6)Angie

September 29, 2008

2008-10-01T08:53:00.000-06:00

The other day (see above), I looked out the window at work (we are on the 4th floor). To my surprise, I noticed that the street was blocked off with police tape, and standing around, were approximately 10 police officers speaking with the surrounding neighbours. One of the girls that I work with, went downstairs to see what the commotion was about. She came back up with some pretty distrubing news. In one of the houses around our building, shots had been fired and the police and K9 unit had been called to control the situation. A tear gas bomb had been thrown into the house, which then shook the windows of our building. We were told that we couldn't leave work until the situation was under control. Not only us but surrounding schools and streets were in lock down until they could control the situation. Shortly after 5:00, we were told we could leave. Not long after, we found at that, unfortunately, the man had shot himself. What started out as an exciting experience, definately ended somberly. I ask that you keep this man's family in your prayers.

Umm...wow...found this on Janelle's blog, and this is my score...wow!!!!

2008-09-17T13:40:00.000-06:00

Your Driving Is is: 71% Male, 29% Female

According to studies, you generally drive like a typical male.
You're confident in your driving skills, and hardly any situation gets the better of you.
And while you may have a few tickets under your belt, you're still a very good driver.

Do'>http://www.blogthings.com/doyoudrivelikeaguyoragirlquiz/">Do You Drive Like a Guy or a Girl?

2008-09-08T15:57:00.001-06:00

So...I just figured out my camera and how to download, et cetera...so pictures coming soon...

This totally just made my day...

2008-09-04T14:44:00.000-06:00

My New Ride...

2008-09-03T14:21:00.000-06:00

Back by popular demand.....

2008-08-28T17:01:00.000-06:00

Officially, this is my newest post...I really have nothing to say but, as requested, I am adding something new to my blog...lol...jk...I am just waiting for someone (hint hint nudge nudge....clear throat...Esther) to help me upload pictures to my computer so that I can add some pics that I've taken since I got me red hot new camera. So once she does...which will hopefully be this weekend if she so deems it necessary to give her retarded cousin a lesson so simple as to get some pics off her camera....love you all...

2008-07-04T12:41:00.000-06:00

Yahoo!

Tomorrow Never Comes

2008-07-02T12:29:00.000-06:00

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly, and pray the Lord your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss, and call you back for just one more.

If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would take each word and action, and play them back throughout the day.

If I knew it would the last time, I would spare an extra minute or two
To stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you know I do.

So, just in case tomorrow never comes, and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you, and I hope we never will forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, you or old alike,
And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?

For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day
That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug or a kiss,
And you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

Hhhmmmm......

2008-07-02T00:45:00.000-06:00

With summer comes the most amazing amount of mosquito bites....I guess you can't have one and not the other.....

2008-06-30T08:13:00.001-06:00

Iiiiitttt'ssss Monday morning and I'm running on 3 hours of sleep....this should make for an interesting day......I'll leave my favorite scripture.....I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me Phillipians 4:13........Have a good day everyone.....

2008-06-27T16:16:00.000-06:00

K.....the girl on my left is the coolest girl ever...she inspires me to become stronger....she inspires me to be my best....I love you Esther Dawn...p.s. aren't we stunning?

Trentin Smith......

2008-06-27T16:14:00.001-06:00

I love this beautiful little baby boy so much.....he is a miracle in the making.....

as far as i'm concerned.....

2008-06-25T16:37:00.000-06:00

TRUTH YOUTH ROCKS!!! I am so proud of the prayer, the Bible study, the holiness, the everything that Truth Youth upholds and commits to. It's not like this everywhere you go....I know we are not perfect....but in my mind we are reaching towards that....I LOVE YOU!!!!

Humdrum......

2008-06-10T15:26:00.000-06:00

WOOOOWWWWW!!!!! Do I feel like I'm back in Nanaimo or what? Seriously...

2008-06-06T16:21:00.001-06:00

I am an
Iris

What Flower
Are You?

2008-05-09T15:53:00.001-06:00

I am gonna make the best gramma ever!!!!!.........

2008-04-24T18:06:00.000-06:00

Thank the Lord tax season is almost over!!!!! I can't handle it anymore!!!!

p.s. I work at H&R Block during tax season.....

Angie is gonna hate me....but.....

2008-04-18T15:25:00.000-06:00

I have Sara's Permission....lol....love you girls

Scripture on my mind today.....

2008-04-11T13:37:00.000-06:00

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me....Philippianes 4:13

2008-04-10T10:46:00.000-06:00

So the above picture pretty much depicts Calgary pretty good right now.....but is it okay that it makes me in an impossibly good mood? I love the snow!!!! (Of course it looks better when one is sitting in front of a fireplace with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate.)

2008-04-09T12:02:00.000-06:00

K....I'll admit....I'm having a really psycho day....No offence to lawyers, but YOU ALL ARE DRIVING ME BONKERS!!!!!(For those of you don't know, I work for them)!!!!!

The two that I work for are completely opposite!!! One is completely organized...the other not so much. It's hard to work for two people with two different working styles. I promise you this job drives me to craziness (no I was not already previously so).

BUT.....In the midst of the crazy, impossible day with my crazy, impossible lawyers, I am reminded of how good God is. He never ceases to amaze me with his daily little miracles and reminders of how much He loves little 'ole me. He is the best friend that I could ever possibly ever hope to have.

So, basically............JESUS, YOU ROCK!!!!!

YC 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-27T08:11:00.001-06:00

Wow!!! What an amazing start to an amazing Youth Conference! The Breakthrough that happened was what I needed. Thank you for all of you who worked so hard on this YC. Your hard work is paying off!!! Can't wait to see what God is going to do next!!!

Easter Monday!!!!

2008-03-24T08:56:00.000-06:00

To all of you who get the day off today......ARRRGGGHHH!!!!!!!

2008-03-16T15:04:00.000-06:00

I aint gonna lie
I can't even count the days
Or the many nights I tried living here alone
A heart full of pride
Couldn't see the enemy was me
I was blind and thought my second chance was gone
A ship without a sail
Battered by the raging sea
Taking any love I can to try and stop the pain
While waiting to exhale I finally got on my knees
I know it's been a long time
Do you still remember my name?

Can I go back in time?
Can I have another try?
But I can't change yesterday

Oh I
Can't take another day without you
Cause this heart don't beat the same without you
I forgot who I was
Got caught up in this world
Jesus I apologize
I should've lost my mind without you
Not another sleepless night without you Jesus
I'm sorry and I'm asking please
Make us how we used to be

I try and try to keep my mind on you
But touble keeps calling me
Every time a wound heals
Something else takes the healing away
But even when I've gone too far
You don't even call my name
Mama said if you love let it go
And if it comes back then it's back to stay
You already knew I belong to only you
I run to your arms and say

Oh I
Can't take another day without you
Cause this heart don't beat the same without you
I forgot who I was
Got caught up in this world
Jesus I apologize
I should've lost my mind without you
Not another sleepless night without you Jesus
I'm sorry and I'm asking please
Make us how we used to be

Never knew a life so cold
Thought that things could fulfill my soul
Tried to find love on my own
It was hard to admit I was wrong
No money, no cars, no fame, no lies, no games my life is taken

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

2008-03-13T15:03:00.000-06:00

To the sixty million people I know who have a birthday in March.........Happy Birthday!!!!! I love you!!!!!

2008-03-11T13:24:00.001-06:00

NEVER NEVER EVER AGAIN!!!!!

2008-03-01T17:28:00.001-07:00

So please tell me how crazy I am for driving to California with a car full....especially in my tiny little car?

2008-03-01T17:28:00.000-07:00

2008-02-25T15:44:00.000-07:00

......its Monday....and it's getting really hard to rejoice in the day....lol....those who can, I seriously recommend you go to morning prayer. If I hadn't, I can honestly say that this really awful Monday would be even worse.....

2008-02-25T08:05:00.000-07:00

This is the day that the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it...........

2008-02-16T09:53:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm sitting at work....H&R Block...just thinking....about how AWESOME God is.....I love Him so much...I can't tell you how many miracles He's performed in my life...He never ceases to amaze me......JESUS, I LOVE YOU!!!!!

Technology!!!!AGGGHHHHHH!!!!

2008-01-31T09:02:00.000-07:00

K....So not to long ago I bought a laptop from Jessie.....It was in perfect condition....nothing wrong with it whatsoever......until I had for like a month. Seriously! Now I can't even hardly turn it on without having to wait for an hour for the internet start. I am the most retarded person when it comes to computers. So basically this is what happened:

Didn't have virus protection......or whatever it is that you need to protect your computer which apparently everyone and their dog has!

Stupid! Even Tess was like...."You don't have virus protection?!"... in that voice that makes you feel like your the dumbest person alive because you don't know something...Do you know what I am talking about? So...I've given my laptop to Shad, the computer genius, and even he said I can't fix it unless I buy Windows.....blah blah....whatever that means to me...haven't got a clue....But my thought is this....If I buy it, what am I supposed to do with it!!!!! I seriously feel like the dumbest person alive!!! I have awarded myself the most Electronically Retarded Person EVER!!!

New Post!!!!

2008-01-30T08:51:00.001-07:00

So yesterday I was informed that I need to post something new....I am so bad for not doing anything for such a long time. The reason is because I only like to when I've got something on my mind, perhaps something that really inspires me or just something that just pops up....like my gray hair! Well, I guess all I've got to say for this post.....is this.....I love all my family, friends, and most importantly of all.....Jesus!.....

Oh my word!!!!!!!

2008-01-07T22:06:00.000-07:00

So, this morning, when I was getting ready for work, I noticed something kind of shinning off the mirror. Nooooo, I thought to myself. It can't be! Here I am at the age of 25, and, what do I detect......A NEW PATCH OF GREY HAIR!!!!!! In my dread.....I pictured myself looking like [the above] in a few short years......AAHHH!

Isn't she lovely.....Brooklynn that is:)

2008-01-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

2007-12-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

Merry Christma!!!!!

Updated.......Finally!!!!!

2007-10-25T15:24:00.000-06:00

K, wow, it's been like a hundred years since I updated my blog. So since its been forever, I will give a bit of an update. Here goes......

Wellllll, I finally got my own apartment. I love it! I love being on my own. Sort of....It can get SO BORING! But I love blaring my music (well as loud as you can in a totally not soundproof apartment) cleaning.....believe it or not.....and messing it all up again when I cook...for no one...cause there is absolutely NOTHING to do!

Hmmmm....what else...Oh yeah....I'm working at Truth Academy with the best bunch of kids EVER! I love them....and spoil them rotten. I'm going broke treating them every week...day....I don't know....I'm confused! I'm also working with a 15 year old who has cerbral palsy. He is adorable....he calls me mommy cause his mom and I have the same name. I love my jobs right now. I couldn't ask for better.

Let's see....my bro came out to visit and we had a blast...and he's coming out again. We'll be driving back from Nanaimo on the 26th of December. Which means....YAY...Christmas. I love Christmas! I'm going back home and I'm so excited!

Well, I guess that pretty much sums up the recent events in my life......Right now I NEED A VACATION! I'm going crazy.

I'm going to try and keep my blog updated from now on.....operative word - try. I have no computer as of yet....yes, I'm totally going nuts without one.

Well, Love ya all....Cheers....

How Great is Our God

2007-06-20T10:02:00.000-06:00

Hahaha....you guys......

2007-06-20T00:59:00.000-06:00

What Is This World Coming Too?

2007-06-18T18:15:00.000-06:00

After church yesterday, a bunch of us went downtown to grab something to eat, and, of course, we stopped off at Starbucks. I started to read a section of the paper sitting on the table....it was announcements for weddings and engagements. I started to read this one about a presbyterian minister and HER wife. They had just gotten married. It is disturbing to see what kind of religious doctrination and leadership is occuring in our world. The Bible has never changed and it never will (read 1 Corinthians 6:9-10). Occurences like these only prove that the return of our Saviour is quickly approaching. We must be ready.

Arrgghhhh!!!!!!

2007-06-18T00:46:00.000-06:00

I am so tired of the rain! I moved from BC to get away from it.....but it came with me!!!! God please.....I can't take much more of it!

But this couldn't be a more fitting song.....

Let it Rain

Open the Floodgates

of Heaven

Yes, welll......

2007-06-16T21:27:00.000-06:00

Scientists tell us that we only use 5% of our brains . But if they only used 5% of their brains to reach that conclusion, then why should we believe them?

='( This Is What I Feel Like Right Now='(

2007-06-14T21:12:00.000-06:00

The Wonder of a King

2007-06-09T11:58:00.001-06:00

Come along, I'll walk you through the world

And we will sing a different song

All along you have unfurled

But I will hold you from now on

I saw the day when you had lost your way

I saw the sun sinking low

I saw the night, remember how you cried

But don't you know you're not alone

No, you're not alone

I am in the sun, I am in the shade

I am in the light that love has made

I am in the cold, I am in the warm

I am in the center of your storm

I am in the fire, I am in the flood

I am in the marrow and the blood

When you cannot stand...I am

Come with me, I'll take you to the sea

And it will be all beautiful

And all the water that covers everything

Cannot compare to my love

For you my love

I am in the sun, I am in the shade

I am in the light that love has made

I am in the cold, I am in the warm

I am in the center of your storm

I am in the fire, I am in the flood

I am in the marrow and the blood

When you cannot stand...I am

When the light won't come

When your breath is gone

WHhn your hope is done

Just look at me, look at me

I am

MOE

2007-06-08T08:40:00.001-06:00

Mother O'beck.......To all of you who know what I'm talking about, you are all awarded two gold stars.

Best Youth Pastor/Crazy Person Ever!!!!

2007-06-07T17:16:00.002-06:00

Totally stole this pic from the youth blog, but I love it!

Random Thoughts

2007-06-07T17:16:00.001-06:00

K, this is going to be the best month ever~there are special services with Bro Platania, Bro. Merrit will be here for Harvest Weekend, my girls are grading, and two of my very best friends will be here at the end of the month!

On the way home from work today, I had my windows rolled down, music blaring, and singing at the top of my lungs. I probably looked like the biggest geek in the world (I know that cause that's what I think of people when I see them doing the same thing! HAHA!). I personally don't care, I was having a blast! I had the Frontline music cd in having total flashbacks and realized that YC is in like a month~ummm, actually less! I am totally psyched!

To me one of my favorite things in the world is to drive in my car with friends, have music blaring, and us singing at the top of our lungs. Why? you might say? Well, here's the deal. Somewhere else in the world crazy, Christian girls like us are probably doing the same thing at that very same time having just as much fun. To me it is one of the greatest feeling knowing that there are people out there just like us!!!! Livin' for Jesus rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mosquitoes of Summer 2007

2007-06-07T17:16:00.000-06:00

Old mosquito size......... New mosquito size.........

Bad Pick-up Lines...Who Thinks Of These Anyway?

2007-06-06T09:47:00.000-06:00

Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?

Are you from Tennessee?Because you are the only ten I see.

Girl, you must be tired 'cause you've been running through my mind all day!

Did it hurt? (What?) When you fell from heaven ... Did it hurt?

If I could rewrite the alphabet, I would put U and I together.

Do you have a map? I just keep on getting lost in your eyes.

More pics of my fav little gal

2007-06-06T09:36:00.000-06:00

I love this little girl so much! Miss you Brooklynn!

Family

2007-06-05T17:03:00.000-06:00

To me, family is the most important thing (Next to God of course!). I honestly don't know were I would be today without them. My dad showed me what it is to be a great man of God, a hard worker, faithful in everything, strong, kind. My mom showed me what it is to be a prayer warrior, faithful, kind, generous, compassionate. This is just a small list of so many things that they have done fore me.

I remember many times falling asleep listening to the sound of my mother praying for her family. I remember the way that my dad would worship in church like no one was watching, like he was the only one in the church. Their faithfulness to the church over the years has been astounding. I love them both so much.

Now, when most people are enjoying having their kids out of the house, they have brought three small children into their home. They've adopted all three. I am so proud of them! It takes special kinds of people to do work like this. I don't know how they do it. They aren't so young any more, you know.

Anyways, I guess this is my little tribute to them. I love you both so much. You Rock!

Love you Mom and Dad!

Addicted!!!

2007-06-05T12:58:00.000-06:00

K, so for the longest time I refused to start a blog. Now I can't get enough! It's driving me crazy! I check it like every "3 seconds." Just kidding, but pretty close though. I love checking to see what people have to say. So, please leave me a comment otherwise I may start mentally shutting down, have a hernia, and ulser, AHHHHH. Seriously though, I'm not insane......just pretty close to it! Love you all! Your the best.

A Blast From The.......Future?

2007-06-04T20:11:00.000-06:00

This picture is really old, but did we ever have so much fun!

This is for you CoCo

2007-06-04T16:49:00.001-06:00

Coca-Cola was originally green.
It contains ethylene glycol which is commonly known as anti-freeze.
It has the acidity of pH. 3.4 which is strong enough to dissolve teeth and bones. A study was once done were they put a tooth in a glass of coke and it dissolved in 10 days! Teeth and bones are the only human parts that stay intact years after death. Imagine what it is doing to the rest of your body.
If you drink it after you eat, it will stop your body from digesting food. Not only that, but it will ferment it!
Actually, all except the first are urban legends/myths. HaHa!

Just Goldfish?

2007-06-04T16:49:00.000-06:00

A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds

Me (I know it's really long, but I hope it catches your attention)

2007-06-04T14:27:00.000-06:00

So you've grown up in the church. You've been here all your life. Flying free. No worries. No concerns. You've got it made. Orrrrr.........so you think. See, I've also grown up in the church. For the longest time I just casually sat by, got an awesome touch from God every once and while, but other than that....I really didn't give a rip. K, I know that sounds harsh, but you need to hear me out. Here is my story.

My grandma (Dorothy Smith - most of you know her) came into the church even before I was a gleam in my daddy's eye. In fact, Pastor King gave her his first bible study when he came to Calgary. Then my mom came in the church when she was 19 - which in itself is a totally cool story. Then my dad came to church when he was 25 (nearly 3 years after my mom). Yeah, he came 'cause he thought my mom was hot stuff, and they've been married and in the church ever since. We call the era that he came in the 7-11 revival - ask me about it sometime. I came along 1 year after my parents were married. I was the most beautiful baby (well, my mom thinks so anyway)! I had a brother come along when I was just about two. We had it made! Just the four of us!

When I was really young, like two and three I used to play church with my barbies and babies. And believe you me, they got the Holy Ghost! They used to speak in tounges and get glory spells like crazy. My mom actually used to half to calm me down cause I was getting so riled up and waking my brother from his naps. (Ha ha, go figure, I've been loud prayer since I was a little girl). My mom thinks I was actually this young when I first got the Holy Ghost. Offically, my day came when I was four years old. At that time, we had church in a store front which is now a laundry mat. I was so bad in church that day. Which really was uncommon my mom said. (Personally, I don't believe her, I got so many spankings at church). Anyways, at the end of the service I went right up to the alter, raised my hands and got the Holy Ghost. I still remember peaking out of my eyes and seeing Sis. Bridges (my first pastor's wife) and another lady sitting there watching me with tears pouring down their face. To me it is the most memorable time of my life. The next memorable time was when I got the baptised - in a horse trough.

See, for me, it all came really early. I had a deep hunger for God at a really young age. Intercessory prayer was not uncommon for me. I remember when my "hero" backslid. I would wake up in the middle of the night and intercede for her. However, as I got older I started to want things of the world that looked so appealing. I started to lose touch with God. Like I said before I would get amazing touches from God, but pretty much the next day, I would forget about it.

When I was 18 or 19, I moved out of my parent house, and back in, and back out again. I lived with other people, but, eventually, I got my own place. Wow, I loved it so much! Having my own space, having my own freedom, I was living the good life. It got easier then. Not going to church. See, I didn't drive then and I "felt bad" getting rides to church, so I just stopped calling people.

And, so, stuff like this went on for a while. I'd go to church, pray thru, leave. Finally, I got so lonely. Cause here's the thing, when you don't go to church you no longer have the same kind of relationship with church people, but you also don't fit in the people from the world. You have nothing in common with either worlds. So yeah, I got really lonely, I went back to church. I was doing awesome! I though I had it for myself and everything. I moved in with a couple of girls from my church. We were having a blast! I started to really pray about what God wanted me to do with my life, and I felt Him calling me away from were I was. I was scared to death! I had not lived anywhere else but in Nanaimo.

My aunt and cousin had come to visit shortly after. They were moving to Calgary. I'd been before. Melissa, Leslie-Anne, and I had gone for the Stampede. I loved Calgary. Hmmm, well, at the time, maybe just the cowboys (just kidding). So, I talked to my parents and my pastor and the gave me the okay to move out here.

I love Calgary. Honestly I do. I love the people, I love my pastor, my youth pastor and youth group, my church. God has been so good to me. I've had my problems since I've moved here, a few regrets, but no regrets about moving here and developing the relationship that I have with God. It's taken me a while to get were I am today. I came back for Nanaimo's Avalanche (kind of like YC) a year an a half ago totally changed. Mind you, I've not been a perfect angel, but I'm working on it. I no longer want to look back. I am here to stay. I no longer sit on the pew and "let the rocks cry out for me." God has been too good to let Him go.

So if your a bench warmer, a coat tail rider, I strongly suggest that you get your own relationship with God. You need it. Personalize it. Living for God is fun. A Blast!

Think about it!

Yuck, yuck, hahahaha, hardy har har

2007-06-04T12:13:00.000-06:00

I love laughing. Never mind that I look like this horse on the left when I do and cackle like this old lady on the right. It has been decided that laughter is the way that I will meet my Maker. How? you might say. Well, let's see....I don't breath while I am laughing! For some reason I do not allow oxygen to get to my brain. Of course, when I do laugh, I find things way more funny than they actually are and laugh for like 3 hours afterwards. Anyways, I think that life is great and I will laugh 'till the day you find me grinning in my grave:)

Turtle Breathing Techniques

2007-06-04T11:27:00.001-06:00

So, yesterday a bunch of us went to Cactus Club (surprise, surprise). Well, actually a bunch of us is actually like 30 people, but really who's counting? We, at my table, had an absolute blast. Many interesting facts came about. The best one though is the fact that turtles can breath through their bums. I promise you this is the absolute truth. I googled it today because I seriously could not believe this. Vren, you were totally right. Here's a little blurb about that. Enjoy!

"Aquatic respiration. As far as is known, all chelids have cloacalbursae (Smith and James, 1958). These are two large diverticulaarising from the side of the cloaca. The cloacal bursae are almost certainly an organ of gas exchange in water. In other words, theturtles can respire through their bums. All chelids are probably able to meet at least some of their gas exchange requirements (oxygen in,carbon dioxide out) through cloacal respiration, but none can meet allof their requirements this way. In addition to cloacal repiration,chelids can also breath though their lungs and probably through theirskin. The morphology of the interior lining of the cloacal bursae isprobably a rough guide as to how much of their total repiration is carried out through the bursae. Some species have relatively smoothlinings whereas others have highly evaginated linings, the projectsproviding a very extensive surface area for gas exchange."

Which basically means that they breath and pass gas thru the same place! Hahaha! Wow, God has an imagination!

Frustrated!!!!!!!

2007-05-31T12:39:00.001-06:00

"When you are angry or frustrated, what comes out? Whatever it is, it's a good indication of what you're made of."

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

2007-05-31T12:23:00.000-06:00

He's got the whole world

In His hands

Cutest Baby Ever!!!!

2007-05-31T10:51:00.001-06:00

Brooklynn Cadence Hayes....I have totally fallen in love with this girl. For all of you who don't know, this is Anthony and Melissa Hayes' new baby. Isn't she a gem? I've already started to spoil her rotten!!! I love it!

Hhmmmmm! Food for thought.

2007-05-31T10:43:00.000-06:00

"Some days are worse than others, but for the most part they are just bad."

R. Beck

....

(1)"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 31:6

(2)"We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed."

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Just Today

2007-05-12T01:17:00.001-06:00