My list of things to do

I have a lot of things on my "To Do" list that I haven't quite gotten to. The main reason being $$$$. Who wants to spend money?! Not me! When my tax rebate check came in, I put that baby straight into savings! Let me just say, I like the way my savings has started looking over the past year...not so sure I want to tap into that all at once to get everything on my list done! Some things don't cost much, others cost a little more than I'm comfortable spending (unless it's for good reason).  Here are just a few things on my list: plant some Gerbera daisies (my favorite flower), buy an i-Pod, get my car windows tinted, buy a couch, and buy a nice camera. This is not the order in which I want things done, just a list. That would be a couple thousand dollars! Whoa buddy! Of course, I want to get it all done now, not later, but that may not so wise. :) So, I'm trying to prioritize my list by what is most needed (which none of that is...so I should say by what is most wanted), then by cost. This should be fun! 

(I was trying to upload a picture of my Gerbera Daisies, but it won't work!)

What are friends for?

Do you have a friend who you can always turn to for encouragement, prayer, etc.? Who will let you vent, then speak truth into your life? Who will tell you what you may or may not want to hear at the time? Every person needs a friend like that. I have a friend who fits that description. I am about to get very personal and open up with you, so beware!

The past couple of days have been a little tougher than usual for me. I have found myself dwelling on my current state of...singleness. At 26 years old it's not really easy to let go of being single. I know that I need to be content in my singleness. I need to trust God with that area of my life, knowing that He has a plan for my future, whether I can see it or not. As much as I know that to be true, sometimes I need a gentle reminder. That's what friends are for.

Keep smiling!
Keep shining!
Knowing you can always count on me,
For sure!
And that’s what friends are for!

In good times!
And bad times!
I’ll be on your side forever more!
That’s what friends are for!

(Lyrics from www.sing365.com)

Sorry, I somehow can always break into song! Anyhow, despite how I was feeling, my friend spoke truth into my life. She knew exactly what to say. She knew exactly what I needed to hear, the truth. I can't thank her enough! Although she's married (and has been for a while), she still found a way to connect with me. She knows what it's like to wait. To wait for something that she wanted so badly. Just like she had to wait for that unexpected blessing, I also must wait for God to give me the desires of my heart...in His perfect timing. He hasn't forgotten about me and never will.

So, thank you Julie! You are truly a blessing!

This weekend has been incredible! I got to hang out with a cool dog for a couple days, went to the Greek Festival, went to NewSpring, and saw my twins!!!! Yes, I had twins yesterday! I am feeling great! They let me leave already! Okay, I definitely didn't have twins, but my future boss did!! It was a boy (Henry) and a girl (Amelia). They are adorable! I cannot wait to start! I am still nervous, but I'm so very excited! It's such a great family to "work" for!

The Greek Festival was fun. I love Greek dancing! I would also love to go to Greece! Such a pretty place! Oh, the Gyro and Baklava was so good! Probably couldn't eat it all the time, but it was so good!

NewSpring was not what I expected...at all! Last time I went there, it was in a much smaller auditorium. It was great, though! The parking crew was very welcoming and fun! Made me feel very good about being there. There were so many people!! That's what threw me off! Anyway, everyone was very nice, it was a very welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely visit again. Can't wait to get involved somewhere.

Well, tomorrow is Monday and I don't want to go to work, but it's coming anyway!

Hmm....

I have nothing to post about....

This is really sad....

I love blogging....

I'll be back soon, I'm sure!

What a day!

It's difficult to find a church. It's especially difficult to find a church after you've been a part of something like Catalyst for 2 years! Yesterday morning me and a friend actually went to two different churches within an hour and a half. Yeah, it was a little strange. We went to one and it was...well...country! We sang songs like, "Lord I Lift Your Name on High," and "All in All." These were the type of songs that I sang in High School. I don't see how so many people attend that type of church. Then we went to another church and heard the sermon and the closing song. It was definitely better, but still...not my cup of tea! I realize, you can't just go to any church and be able to fully worship.

I do not want to lose focus and I do not want to forget about my unchurched friends. I have to find a church that I can invite my friends to. If I don't find that kind of church, then what does that say about me? I think it would say that I'm very selfish and that all I care about is growing in my relationship with Christ. You have to care about both. When your spiritual gift is not evangelism, you need all the help you can get! I'm not saying God can't use just me to guide someone into a relationship with Him, but it sure helps to know I can take someone to a church where I know they will learn/grow in a relationship with Christ. Whether they are far from Christ or have never known the beauty of a relationship with Him, I want to be able to share the truth with them with the help of my church.

Thank you Catalyst for helping me understand the importance of this!