Thankful Thursday...and 300th post

Good morning everyone! Hope your day is going well...mine is better than yesterday's too. Even though my previous post was sad, I will try to make this one happier...here I go!
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I realized this morning that Coleman's soul is now with Jesus and that just warms my heart more than you can imagine. During my 20 years, I have lost many in my life. Some were friends, some were family, and some I just knew by association. Many are now looking down on us now and smiling because they see with Jesus/God that we are well and happy...most of the time! I have lost 2 aunts to cancer and hopefully they agree with the plan I am on. Cheryl and Penny meant so much to me and I am in awe of their strength that they fought with. I am in awe of all that Coleman fought with!
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Today marks my 300th post and I am amazed in the fact that I have already written 300...time sure does fly by...does it not? Beth Moore once stated "Where in the Bible does it say life will be easy? If it does, show me...I would love to know." I have to say that life is not easy sometimes, but other times, it just shines. I am amazed what this bloggy world has done for me. I have created and gained friendships, I have grown to love sharing my stories, I have grown to love many children, and my relationship with God through many of you has strengthened. YOU have encouraged, put me in my place, and just showered me with support and I am very grateful!
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Now onto Thankful Thursday:
** I am thankful for Coleman Larson being with Jesus now! His fight on earth may have ended...but he no longer suffers!
** I am thankful for the time I have spent at home lately...I needed it and am so grateful for my family and friends!
** I am thankful for the troops overseas who risk their lives to fight for America!
** I am thankful for my home Church (FUMC Grapevine) and how special it makes me feel.
** I am thankful for those people who guide me and make lives easier!
** I am thankful for those who protect and serve America.
** I am thankful for the people at HSU who make me feel like family and make me feel special on a daily basis!
** I am thankful for life and all that God has blessed me with!!!!
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So today is a long post and many things have been written. Thank you for reading and always being there with your comments...they really do make my day.

Hope you have a great Thursday!!!

A country called America

Sorry I did not post yesterday *coughTobicough.* Life is sure speeding up and my stress level is a tad high right now. I have had one of those weeks were everything and everyday runs together and on top of allergies and stress, this week has not been so great. I just found out that I have three tests next week AND three projects DUE next week too. So this is why my stress level is high right now.

But I wanted to post about America now that we have a new president coming into his reigns in January. That is right, Bush is still in charge until the beginning of the year. What a concept!!! I will not say who I voted for but do have some ideas about America. The President can not just snap his fingers and things will be changed.

No, it is a process and approval must be granted. Also we have to remember that this man who is the first African American may not be your choice, but if he can help America out so be it. America is struggling right now as a nation financially, militarily, and socially (health care included). We may or may not see changes...but give the system a chance. That is right...America is like a system that changes constantly. I know that after the election, gas went up 10 cents.

I have also had some friends/classmates receive some VERY inappropriate text messages that were racially biased. These girls did not even know the people sending these. I am saddened by the words some people say. Think about this: Is it Christian to be mean to others? Is it Christian to not do the right thing? My rule right now for myself is to not judge this new person, but to wait and see what happens.

One thing I have a hard time with is change. I do not like it at all. I have trouble when times change, classes change, people change from being nice, surroundings change, and everything in between. I know that change is inevitable, but still it is hard. I know that America will see some changes that they may or may not like, but try to adjust. Adjust in your own way and look to HIM for guidance. HE is the one who is looking out for the world HE created and HE will see us through!!!

Jeremiah 29:11 states "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD,"plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Have a little FAITH and allow HIM to work in our lives.

Have a wonderful afternoon!!!!

Just another day in the history books...

You must be living under a rock (no pun intended) if you do not know what day it is today. Today is November 4th and Election day. I am not going to say who I voted for or why, but I do ask you to show your support and vote today. Good for you if you already have. Today will be marked in the history books and a new President will be voted for. I can not believe that I made history by voting. I consider it an honor to vote for such a cause.

I have also vowed not to turn on the Election news today. I am pretty much burnt out on who did what to who and what news is truly not new news. America will choose new leaders and this day will go down in history. Come January, there will be a new candidate in office and someone new leading America!!!

Happy Election Day!!!!