Encouraging Words x 2

THANK YOU for lifting me up in my last post...all of your comments helped lift my spirits up immensely. I started off the day today and vowed that this week HAD to be better than last night. I have about three weeks till finals, so I can't and won't forget my ultimate goal of being a SPED/EC-6th grade teacher. I registered for classes today and am taking 3 hours during May term and 19 (again) during the fall. I am really excited since I am starting my SPED classes :) I also received a scholarship tonight from the school of ed...it just made my evening!

Many of your verses and thoughts touched my heart so deeply and I am THANKFUL. Thanks again.

Jeremiah 29:11 states "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Enjoy HIS plans

Oh Holly...

The above picture is Holly and she is my family's Christmas puppy. Holly is one of the two dogs back at home. She is such a lap dog and has stolen my heart. Since the big dog who sheds is not allowed in my room, a gate is put up at my door, slanted of course because she must be able to get in and escape. She is treated like a queen and has my heart. Holly is a protector, a listener, and a sweet companion. She will be at my side all the time. The saying about Man's best Friend is so TRUE.

Have a wonderful Friday!!!!

WHY???

I have a big heart and I know that. Sometimes my heart breaks when I see kids do silly things and post them on the Internet.
Some of these things include:
* Kids who are not 21 yet posting pictures of them drinking alcohol on the Internet.
* Kids who are not 21 posting on facebook and putting their status with something to do with alcohol.
* Kids who are not 21 having hangovers and posting that on facebook.

As you might suppose, yes, I have a problem with kids under 21 getting drunk. I also have a problem with kids going out and drinking every weekend. It may be their prerogative to "have fun," but they can do this without alcohol. I guess I care too much! I can not help it. I have a heart!

I am fully aware that kids/young adults test the limits, but being stupid while doing something illegal is not very smart. Kids will learn yes, but how far do they have to go before they get caught? How far do they have to push? How did I get on this topic? Some of my contacts on facebook choose to put pictures on there with alcohol in their hands or on the table with them. They choose to say they have a 'hangover.' This business of kids and alcohol will always be an issue, but I guess it just bugs me. It bugs me too when they get behind the wheel. I am just bugged by the whole situation. I am also very concerned. Yes college students need to have fun, but they can do something without alcohol.

I am wondering how far some kids will go to have 'fun???'

My heart aches when someone does something stupid repeatedly. Yes kids experiment and try things, but over and over drives me nuts. I know what they are doing is wrong, but I can not do anything about it!!! This drives me crazy!!! Why would kids want to put them in a situation that could possibly kill them? I do not understand!!!

On another note, one of my friends told me to pray for this family who just lost their child. They are going through a REALLY TOUGH time right now and I would like you to pray as well. Their website is: http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/. Please pray for this family. They are experiencing heart break!

Remember that your life was created by God and HE has plans for you. Do not mess it up by doing something intentionally stupid and dumb!

Thank you to those who take life one day at a time.

Life is precious!