first off,
i love my friends. they are amazing. letting me come over at 12pm to re bake my cupcakes :)
i've been blessed with such wonderful people.
spent the day with my boys (Adrian, Gavin & Ethan) and Summer. we had a very nice time at church, the kids enjoyed it & Adrian found the most eggs, 54! Very nice! Gavin found a kitten, no, it wasn't in an egg. ha ha. had lunch at church, baked some horrible cupcakes (didn't measure correctly...i was in a rush!) finally went and bought a beautiful dress for Easter. then someone *not naming names* had to point out how flat it makes my chest look. Well, I hope people aren't staring there anyways! so yesss. it was a wonderful day. took 2 naps with Baby Ethan, all snuggled up. fed him twice, burped him :) it was so cute, he had the hiccups for almost 20 minutes and after each one he just laughed so much. children are so precious!
so, re baked cupcakes!
delish!
off to bed :)
Posting the importance of Easter later on.
For God
so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have
eternal life.
Max Lucado described it as
"A twenty-six-word parade of hope: beginning with God, ending
with life, and urging us to do the same."
love it. :)
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
latter.
To sum up today's events:
OH MY GOSH.
i'm exhausted. was awake from 4 am to now, gonna sleep before 11 tonight. work was super slow, and i pretty much stood there promoting our bake sale. it was fun. we had a regular customer come in, and he collapsed and passed out. he has an usual health background, and i was so shook up from this early morning event. i'm asking for prayer for him, a speedy recovery, and for his family.
i was fasting today, and the bake sale wasn't even tempting. had a nice dinner with the boyfriend and his fam...for some reason i get so nervous and shut down. i'm working on it. dinner was delish! snuggled with the boy for like 10 min, then decided to head home early. i'm off tomorrow, so i'll be spending the day baking/decorating cupcakes, and at church with my little family!
not blogging too much tonight, eyes are about to close.
<3
OH MY GOSH.
i'm exhausted. was awake from 4 am to now, gonna sleep before 11 tonight. work was super slow, and i pretty much stood there promoting our bake sale. it was fun. we had a regular customer come in, and he collapsed and passed out. he has an usual health background, and i was so shook up from this early morning event. i'm asking for prayer for him, a speedy recovery, and for his family.
i was fasting today, and the bake sale wasn't even tempting. had a nice dinner with the boyfriend and his fam...for some reason i get so nervous and shut down. i'm working on it. dinner was delish! snuggled with the boy for like 10 min, then decided to head home early. i'm off tomorrow, so i'll be spending the day baking/decorating cupcakes, and at church with my little family!
not blogging too much tonight, eyes are about to close.
<3
zwei.
day 2 of new routine:
(this is what i'm hoping it will look like...)
wake up three hours before I have to get to work or school. - i can take my time with treatments & getting ready, without being late.
pray. read the bible. listen to worship music.
relax in bed for about 10-15 min.
take vitamins & other meds
stretch for 10 min.
run or walk 1/2 mi. (since i'm usually low on energy i dont want to waste too much this early, so a light walk/jog/run will wake me up and get my body going, but not over exhaust me)
treatments immediately after run (it helps me catch my breath, and i feel like the treatment helps more)- blog while doing treatments :)
drink a glass of water no rule: no DP until after 1230pm, and no dp after 11pm, limit 12 oz per day.
plan meals for the day, pick out clothes for the day, tidy up room, and get ready for work.
after work try to sneak in an extra albuterol
take vitamins
whatever evening activities i have are no to last past 11pm. i need to be getting ready for bed by 1130...rush rush!
before bed: stretch run 1 mi run 1/2 mi sprint 1/2 mi jog 1/2 walk relax drink water do treatments
repeat 6 days per week. sundays schedule isn't figured out just yet...
today it has been going pretty well :)
(this is what i'm hoping it will look like...)
wake up three hours before I have to get to work or school. - i can take my time with treatments & getting ready, without being late.
pray. read the bible. listen to worship music.
relax in bed for about 10-15 min.
take vitamins & other meds
stretch for 10 min.
run or walk 1/2 mi. (since i'm usually low on energy i dont want to waste too much this early, so a light walk/jog/run will wake me up and get my body going, but not over exhaust me)
treatments immediately after run (it helps me catch my breath, and i feel like the treatment helps more)- blog while doing treatments :)
drink a glass of water no rule: no DP until after 1230pm, and no dp after 11pm, limit 12 oz per day.
plan meals for the day, pick out clothes for the day, tidy up room, and get ready for work.
after work try to sneak in an extra albuterol
take vitamins
whatever evening activities i have are no to last past 11pm. i need to be getting ready for bed by 1130...rush rush!
before bed: stretch run 1 mi run 1/2 mi sprint 1/2 mi jog 1/2 walk relax drink water do treatments
repeat 6 days per week. sundays schedule isn't figured out just yet...
today it has been going pretty well :)
wandering.
Sometimes I get so flustered and stressed out by thinking about my life. I like to plan. I'm lying. I LOVE to plan. I have a day to day planner in my car, a monthly calendar, and a to do list calendar in my purse at all times. I like to wake up knowing what I need to get done, and what I can do in addition to my priorities. I like to skip ahead and do things sooner then they need to be done. Like paying my bills, I pay a month and a half ahead, and I pay them at the same time every pay day. Its routine. I guess the bank has partly contributed to this personality trait because I have to request days off at least a month in advanced. At first it was a hassle to schedule appointments and such, but now I've grown to love it. You give me a date for two months down the road, and I can tell you exactly where I'll be that day. The problem with this is that not everyone likes to plan. Most of my friends are what I call "last minute barbecuers" (ahahha) because I often get a text at 7 pm saying "Hey! We're having a barbecue, see you at 730?" And I'm like, yeah let me know at least two hours ago. haha. I don't expect other people to be like me, and I love the diversity, but sometimes it causes me stress. People want to spend the day with me and I always ask "what are we going to do?" usual response: "play it by ear" However, lately I've adjusted to this whole "play it by ear" thing. I'm fine with it, mostly because I'm indecisive on where to eat/what movie to see/ what to do...it kind of makes things a little more exciting, I suppose. I really sound like an old boring maid...the highlight of my life: an unplanned day..
haha.
So, where I was going with this was:
Life is just so unpredictable! You really have to be strong in faith just to get by! Last week I didn't think I would miss 4 days of work & go to the ER, but I did. That was NOT in my agenda! If I didn't trust my Lord & Savior, where would I be? Would I be stuck in last weeks misery? I can plan as much as I'd like for my future, and I can think I have control over it, but in all actuality its not up to me. Whether or not I wake up, go to work, go to school, walk, eat, breathe, its all up to Him.
January was a very hard month for my sister, Summer. Gavin (her middle child 6yrs) was diagnosed with CF in late December, she was due to have Baby Ethan on Jan 19th, and had Adrian (8 yr old son) to take care of. We prayed a lot during this month. Gavin was admitted to Children's for IVs and other treatments to determine his baseline, Adrian still wanted to attend church activities, and Ethan was on his way. Each day was harder, especially towards the birth of Ethan. She was visiting Gavin in the hospital, we didn't want to leave him unattended, she was sharing a car with her hubby Fabian, and trying to get him to work, taking Adrian to school, to church, and basic care for him. A mom, a sister, a wife, a cf caregiver, and pregnant. Looking back on that month, we had no control over anything. Gavin wasn't expected to be admitted, and I know she was very scared. I don't know how she made it through, well yeah I do. haha! Her faith is amazing. She prays a lot, really listens at church, gets involved, and she just has an uplifting spirit to her. January has come and gone, and her life has a new routine. I'm so impressed by her accomplishments through her faith. Not only in January, but all the time. Whatever it is that you're worrying about just pray! It really does make a difference! Heavenly Father knows each of us, and loves us, He wants us to reach out to Him, so we can be edified and blessed. I know its hard to trust someone 100%..but at least try.
iTunes is on shuffle, and Jesus take the wheel, by Carrie Underwood just came on. Perfect:
Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
Its Good Friday. Some Christians may spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation, in remembrance of Christ suffering on the cross.
How amazing is it that God loves us so much, He gave His only Son to suffer for our sins. We have all sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God, but because of the Saviors cleansing power, we are renewed. We can repent, and become whole again.
I am a loved daughter of God, Jesus Christ is my Savior, Hope everyone enjoys this Good Friday, and can gear their minds towards the significance of this weekend.
.rrr
haha.
So, where I was going with this was:
Life is just so unpredictable! You really have to be strong in faith just to get by! Last week I didn't think I would miss 4 days of work & go to the ER, but I did. That was NOT in my agenda! If I didn't trust my Lord & Savior, where would I be? Would I be stuck in last weeks misery? I can plan as much as I'd like for my future, and I can think I have control over it, but in all actuality its not up to me. Whether or not I wake up, go to work, go to school, walk, eat, breathe, its all up to Him.
January was a very hard month for my sister, Summer. Gavin (her middle child 6yrs) was diagnosed with CF in late December, she was due to have Baby Ethan on Jan 19th, and had Adrian (8 yr old son) to take care of. We prayed a lot during this month. Gavin was admitted to Children's for IVs and other treatments to determine his baseline, Adrian still wanted to attend church activities, and Ethan was on his way. Each day was harder, especially towards the birth of Ethan. She was visiting Gavin in the hospital, we didn't want to leave him unattended, she was sharing a car with her hubby Fabian, and trying to get him to work, taking Adrian to school, to church, and basic care for him. A mom, a sister, a wife, a cf caregiver, and pregnant. Looking back on that month, we had no control over anything. Gavin wasn't expected to be admitted, and I know she was very scared. I don't know how she made it through, well yeah I do. haha! Her faith is amazing. She prays a lot, really listens at church, gets involved, and she just has an uplifting spirit to her. January has come and gone, and her life has a new routine. I'm so impressed by her accomplishments through her faith. Not only in January, but all the time. Whatever it is that you're worrying about just pray! It really does make a difference! Heavenly Father knows each of us, and loves us, He wants us to reach out to Him, so we can be edified and blessed. I know its hard to trust someone 100%..but at least try.
iTunes is on shuffle, and Jesus take the wheel, by Carrie Underwood just came on. Perfect:
Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
Its Good Friday. Some Christians may spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation, in remembrance of Christ suffering on the cross.
How amazing is it that God loves us so much, He gave His only Son to suffer for our sins. We have all sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God, but because of the Saviors cleansing power, we are renewed. We can repent, and become whole again.
I am a loved daughter of God, Jesus Christ is my Savior, Hope everyone enjoys this Good Friday, and can gear their minds towards the significance of this weekend.
.rrr
Thursday, April 1, 2010
nourishment.
Wow! What a wonderful day.
Started out by sleeping in, woke up at 945. Ran some errands, went to about 7 different stores looking for an Easter dress. I guess I'm just old fashioned, and out of style, because everything was either really short, really low cut, really hideous, or accentuated my hips a little too much...Hopefully I'll find something, soon! Shopping is way too frustrating for me, I got hot and irritated...other than that I found some really great shoes at Dots Clothing store, sandals for $5, they're brown and have turquoise designs. Grabbed some nice cargo shorts from the kids section at Target, for $3! I guess there are some perks to being 5'0 & weighing 105lb!
After shopping, I met up with the boyfriend, and played a round of golf. Not so well, I had one good shot. For some reason he makes me really nervous and I felt so rushed I was just goofing off. Hoping to hit the course next week, while I'm on vacay! It was extremely windy, which may have contributed to my careless attitude, wasn't familiar with the course either. I can play pretty decently, but I just can't focus with him watching me, I guess because I'm sure he's better then me and analyzing my every stance, swing and everything else...hm. After that, continued the Easter dress search, didn't succeed. Had dinner with my brother Matt. I love having him home! 4 years of him being gone... we've spent so much time together. After dinner we ran a few errands and decided to hit the track. He ran 4mi in 23 minutes...I ran 3 in 33 minutes. haha. its a start. I was so close to giving up, and I was feeling really discouraged thinking.. I want to run a half marathon but can't even do a 3 mi... I really just turned my eyes to the sky and repeated Phillipians 4:13 over and over, and ended up doing a full sprint, 1/2 of a mi, and was done. It felt so good. In case I failed to mention it, I'm testing my faith and strength by doing simple, yet insane things. For example: #1 : Wednesday April 7th: Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Challenge. 12 habanero wings in 6 minutes, no water, no ranch, no touching your face. I don't think I can do it, but I will. because its worth a shot. #2 is going to be (simple for many, hard for me and my lungs..) hold my breath for 2 minutes, underwater. #3 1/2 marathon in October. I know this is totally silly, and I will probably add more ridiculous things to this list, but it is going to create my testimony of Phil 4:13...people probably think I'm dumb. But I'm just pushing myself to do the things I would never do. Or ever care to do, for that matter! ahha! habanero..ugh!
its almost Easter weekend! YAY!
So! I'm listening to God of this City by Christ Tomlin.
A wonderful song! Making a late night run to Sonic, then taking a shower and getting to bed early. Starting a new routine today, consists of doing lung treatments, vitamins, sleeping, eating and stuff at a decent hour, day after day. Hoping it will help.
Love,
Beckyyy.
Started out by sleeping in, woke up at 945. Ran some errands, went to about 7 different stores looking for an Easter dress. I guess I'm just old fashioned, and out of style, because everything was either really short, really low cut, really hideous, or accentuated my hips a little too much...Hopefully I'll find something, soon! Shopping is way too frustrating for me, I got hot and irritated...other than that I found some really great shoes at Dots Clothing store, sandals for $5, they're brown and have turquoise designs. Grabbed some nice cargo shorts from the kids section at Target, for $3! I guess there are some perks to being 5'0 & weighing 105lb!
After shopping, I met up with the boyfriend, and played a round of golf. Not so well, I had one good shot. For some reason he makes me really nervous and I felt so rushed I was just goofing off. Hoping to hit the course next week, while I'm on vacay! It was extremely windy, which may have contributed to my careless attitude, wasn't familiar with the course either. I can play pretty decently, but I just can't focus with him watching me, I guess because I'm sure he's better then me and analyzing my every stance, swing and everything else...hm. After that, continued the Easter dress search, didn't succeed. Had dinner with my brother Matt. I love having him home! 4 years of him being gone... we've spent so much time together. After dinner we ran a few errands and decided to hit the track. He ran 4mi in 23 minutes...I ran 3 in 33 minutes. haha. its a start. I was so close to giving up, and I was feeling really discouraged thinking.. I want to run a half marathon but can't even do a 3 mi... I really just turned my eyes to the sky and repeated Phillipians 4:13 over and over, and ended up doing a full sprint, 1/2 of a mi, and was done. It felt so good. In case I failed to mention it, I'm testing my faith and strength by doing simple, yet insane things. For example: #1 : Wednesday April 7th: Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Challenge. 12 habanero wings in 6 minutes, no water, no ranch, no touching your face. I don't think I can do it, but I will. because its worth a shot. #2 is going to be (simple for many, hard for me and my lungs..) hold my breath for 2 minutes, underwater. #3 1/2 marathon in October. I know this is totally silly, and I will probably add more ridiculous things to this list, but it is going to create my testimony of Phil 4:13...people probably think I'm dumb. But I'm just pushing myself to do the things I would never do. Or ever care to do, for that matter! ahha! habanero..ugh!
its almost Easter weekend! YAY!
So! I'm listening to God of this City by Christ Tomlin.
A wonderful song! Making a late night run to Sonic, then taking a shower and getting to bed early. Starting a new routine today, consists of doing lung treatments, vitamins, sleeping, eating and stuff at a decent hour, day after day. Hoping it will help.
Love,
Beckyyy.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
assembly.
I've always enjoyed driving on the highway, windows down, warm wind flowing through, and listening to worship songs. It makes me feel so alive, and grateful for all that I have in my life.
Lately I've been feeling slightly down due to a few things, nothing too serious. a song on 94.9 really comforted me, its by Amy Grant, and officially on my favorites list!
lyrics:
It takes a little time sometimes
To get your feet back on the ground
It takes a little time sometimes
To get the titanic turned back around
It takes a little time sometimes
But baby you're not going down
It takes more than you've got right now
Give it time
I've been praying for patience. . . patience in faith, success, and pretty much every other aspect of my life. It's so hard to let God handle it all, but I'm on the road to submission.
I enjoyed a nice evening at church with my nephews & sisters. We talked about the significance of Easter. The criticism and doubts that people had in Jesus as the Messiah back then are still around today. Many non-Christians will ask me "if God & Jesus really did exist, why are people still suffering?" You can refer to Luke for the comments that were made, the day that Jesus was on the cross. "And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself." (23:37) If we knew no pain, would ever know joy? In my opinion we have to experience the sadness to know happiness, and vice verse. Everyone here has a purpose, we may not know or see it now, and we may be confused, hurt, and lose faith in our Savior if we do not see His saving grace around us. We are here to be tested, we will all have our doubts at some point. And that is ok. Its ok to ask questions, to lose faith, to surrender, but through out it all remember to pray for the answers, faith and strength.
My PFTs (for those who don't know, PFTs are pulmonary function tests, measures the lung volume and a few other things.) were at 104%. which is extremely good for someone my age, with CF. The last 3 appointments they were at 99%, which concerned me. I was afraid that since I had pneumonia, the flu and a virus (within 3 months...) there was permanent damage. I was so relieved! I am truly blessed! So, in celebration of my healthy lungs, I am committed to running a half marathon. I will start training next week, and continue until October. Even if don't make it to the end, which I'm fully aware that I may not, I will still be proud of myself for trying. 13.1 miles is a lot. The most I've ever run was 7 miles, and I wanted to sleep for three weeks after that. I'm going to pray, train and take my meds the right way until this half marathon is as easy as a slice of cake. I'm so excited. I'm going to make a shirt for when I work out, that has Philippians 4:13 on it as a reminder of my source of strength!
I'm so incredibly excited for Easter, Saturday with my wonderful family, & Sunday with the boyfriends amazing family.
on a side note: i love to pray. it really is amazing to just sit and pray, or kneel and pray. the feeling, the spirit that i feel, is so rejuvenating and comforting. it's important to engage in meaningful prayer. not just praying because you feel obligated to, or because its routine. pray because you want to deepen the connection with Heavenly Father. plead for understanding, wisdom, a sense of direction, and help with the things you cannot do alone. i start my prayers off by giving thanks. thanks for the wonderful weather, my family, my faith, my job, health, etc., and i always close with "& in the name of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, Amen" idk why i say Thy... I just do. haha. i'm always the first to raise my hand to lead prayer...always looking for an opportunity :)
loveloveloveit.
"Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. "
Romans 6:8-11
-becker.
Lately I've been feeling slightly down due to a few things, nothing too serious. a song on 94.9 really comforted me, its by Amy Grant, and officially on my favorites list!
lyrics:
It takes a little time sometimes
To get your feet back on the ground
It takes a little time sometimes
To get the titanic turned back around
It takes a little time sometimes
But baby you're not going down
It takes more than you've got right now
Give it time
I've been praying for patience. . . patience in faith, success, and pretty much every other aspect of my life. It's so hard to let God handle it all, but I'm on the road to submission.
I enjoyed a nice evening at church with my nephews & sisters. We talked about the significance of Easter. The criticism and doubts that people had in Jesus as the Messiah back then are still around today. Many non-Christians will ask me "if God & Jesus really did exist, why are people still suffering?" You can refer to Luke for the comments that were made, the day that Jesus was on the cross. "And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself." (23:37) If we knew no pain, would ever know joy? In my opinion we have to experience the sadness to know happiness, and vice verse. Everyone here has a purpose, we may not know or see it now, and we may be confused, hurt, and lose faith in our Savior if we do not see His saving grace around us. We are here to be tested, we will all have our doubts at some point. And that is ok. Its ok to ask questions, to lose faith, to surrender, but through out it all remember to pray for the answers, faith and strength.
My PFTs (for those who don't know, PFTs are pulmonary function tests, measures the lung volume and a few other things.) were at 104%. which is extremely good for someone my age, with CF. The last 3 appointments they were at 99%, which concerned me. I was afraid that since I had pneumonia, the flu and a virus (within 3 months...) there was permanent damage. I was so relieved! I am truly blessed! So, in celebration of my healthy lungs, I am committed to running a half marathon. I will start training next week, and continue until October. Even if don't make it to the end, which I'm fully aware that I may not, I will still be proud of myself for trying. 13.1 miles is a lot. The most I've ever run was 7 miles, and I wanted to sleep for three weeks after that. I'm going to pray, train and take my meds the right way until this half marathon is as easy as a slice of cake. I'm so excited. I'm going to make a shirt for when I work out, that has Philippians 4:13 on it as a reminder of my source of strength!
I'm so incredibly excited for Easter, Saturday with my wonderful family, & Sunday with the boyfriends amazing family.
on a side note: i love to pray. it really is amazing to just sit and pray, or kneel and pray. the feeling, the spirit that i feel, is so rejuvenating and comforting. it's important to engage in meaningful prayer. not just praying because you feel obligated to, or because its routine. pray because you want to deepen the connection with Heavenly Father. plead for understanding, wisdom, a sense of direction, and help with the things you cannot do alone. i start my prayers off by giving thanks. thanks for the wonderful weather, my family, my faith, my job, health, etc., and i always close with "& in the name of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, Amen" idk why i say Thy... I just do. haha. i'm always the first to raise my hand to lead prayer...always looking for an opportunity :)
loveloveloveit.
"Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. "
Romans 6:8-11
-becker.
Monday, March 29, 2010
restoration.
I really want to play a round of golf, I wish I wouldn't have hurt my shoulders during last semester's final round. Not like I was a pro, but I enjoyed the sport.
What do you do for fun? I enjoy spending time with my family, usually at the park, church, dollar theatres, hangin' out at the house, birthday parties and singstar/guitar hero parties. I like hanging out with my friends from church, and school. Usually a movie, or dinner. Spending time with the boyfriend is always fun. a nice manicure/pedicure, Lifetime movies...yesss. I'm that type of person!
1980's themed singstar party
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Tell me three words your friends would use to describe you. Christian, Loud, Friendly.
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What kind of movies do you like? What is your favorite movie?I'm not really into movies, except recently. I liked Cloudy w/a chance of meatballs...P.S. I love you, and the Notebook.
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What kind of books and/or magazines do you like? What is the last book or magazine you read? The bible was the last thing I read. I like Christian based books, Edgar Allan Poe short stories, and a few others I can't think of. the red one is my first bible :) i still read it!
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If you won the lottery, how would you spend it? First: I would tithe off of it :) then buy my mama a new car, make the necessary repairs needed. Save most of it. Give the rest to the CFF.
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What kind of music do you listen to? Do you have a favorite musician or band?I listen to EVERYTHING. From Elvis to Zeppelin, Hootie & the Blowfish to Mariah Carey, T.I. to Taylor Swift, and Hillsong United. Michael W. Smith is a personal fav. " You are Holy (Prince of Peace)" :) :)
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What are the most important qualities you are looking for in a friend or significant other?A genuinely nice person, down to earth, faith, strong willed, patient, loving, happy & independent. must enjoy being with family.
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What would you cook if you were having friends or family over for dinner? I found this really yummy recipe for Dr Pepper ribs, might have to try it out soon. Either that or egg rolls & rice- my current cooking obsession.
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Which is your favorite season and why? I like the transition from Summer to Fall. I can't pick...both have their perks.
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Do you like to travel and where have you been? Love to travel. Germany, France, Hawai'i, Oklahoma, Florida, NJ.
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What place would you like to visit that you haven't been to yet?Jamaica. I've always wanted to go there and try some bread fruit.
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What is your most prized possession? uh. does family count as a possession? if not, then my car. Little reliable Nemo.
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Would you consider yourself a morning person or a night person and why? Both. depending on what I have to do. If its for school/work- morning person. If I have to wake up and rush somewhere without planning, most def not a morning person. I like staying up late, too.
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How would you describe a perfect date? going to church would be ideal :) hah. i'm weird. uhm really anything :)
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Do you have any pets? What kind of pets? Negative. Had to get ready of my Lil' Frankie.
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What are you most passionate about? Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, Curing CF & everything in between!
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If you could do any job you wanted to, what would it be? I'd be in the military, something linguistic. Either that, or a stay at home mom. Does that count?
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Who do you most admire and why? My mama. She is just amazing, a beautiful woman who has always worked hard, and prayed even harder.
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What's your idea of a great vacation? Going to New York sounds pleasing.
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If you could live anywhere other than here, where would it be and why? Garbsen Germany, fresh air, lots of clear land, my horses & my family <3>
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What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you? Oh so many things. 2007, in Berlin. You had to be there...hilarious. Pretty much a lot of funny things have happened to me :)
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What hobbies do you have? play the guitar, writing, drawing, water color painting, photography (just started this one) and volunteer work.
1st place in pastels tx state comp. @ plano senior high
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Which of your achievements are you most proud? Oh. ya know, this is kind of hard for me. Mostly just being here today, the small things in life that I've overcome. :)
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What do you think is the most important value in a relationship or friendship? Christ like love.
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What holiday do you enjoy the most and how do you celebrate it? Christmas, Luke Chapter 2 Best thing ever. The start of something amazing, most def worth observing. Love spending it with my family & friends. I also love 4th of July, a personal fav. Good food, celebrating what we do have, paying tribute to our soliders, spending it with the family outside with fireworks.
1980's themed singstar party
1st place in pastels tx state comp. @ plano senior high
restricted.
tolerance leads to compassion, Christ like compassion. loving those who have hurt you, wronged you, or have no knowledge of you. affection, not anger. respect, not ridicule. correction, not condemnation.
look for an opportunity to serve. here are a few examples of my favorite things to do:
-open the door, easy and common. yet somehow many people over look holding the door for someone.
-putting up someones grocery cart, i do this every time i go to the grocery store. people love it, especially when its cold or windy.
-picking up the baby's bottle, or sippy cup. you're in line at blockbuster, the lady in front of you has a 10 month old, who drops their cup. pick it up, you're helping her out more than you know.
other ways to serve:
avoid complaining when asked to contribute, learn more about someone's job, notice things that need to get done, on your own.
and then of course, there's volunteer work, help out with a sunday school class, or you could go to a website such as http://www.joycemeyer.org/ and find something that interests you! Joyce Meyer has a really great, what I'd like to call "positive reinforcement" program. You make a donation and you get a reward as well! Or, a personal favorite of mine Tom's Shoes every pair that you buy gives a child in need a brand new pair of shoes as well. http://www.toms.com/
Take the talents that Heavenly Father has blessed you with, and use them to shine the light of Christ in others.
Examples:
you're a really good cook. you have a friend who is going through some work related issues. cook her dinner for her and her family, she will appreciate the meal, and be able to relax by not having to worry about the mess. Please note: I've done this a few times, just make sure you check for allergies.......
Love pets? find someone in your church, elderly or sick (my fav people to take care of), and offer to take care of their little critters. You'll make an impact on the person you're helping and you'll get to make a new friend :)
green thumb? plant a garden for someone, who knows, with your Christlike compassion you may plant another seed :)
There are so many things you can do to serve those around you, turn to the Savior for a wonderful example. These are just my silly ideas that I enjoy doing for other people.
if you are in the service of your neighbor, you're in the service of God.
-b.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
outrider.
i would like to start this blog off with a prayer request for the family of Eva Dien Brine Markvoort. She passed away on March 27th 2010, due to CF related complications. CF affects less than 200,000 people in the US population. The death rate for CF patients is apx 484/ year in the US. The common cause of death is lung disease. The average life span of someone with this chronic illness currently sits at 37, however i know people well beyond their 40s that are alive & well :) Eva was 26 years old, had a double lung transplant in 2006, and was overly ecstatic about her life. I know that this is a hard time for her family, and I pray that they will be comforted in knowing that she is in a much better place, pain free. through her live journal, she impacted so many CFers and gave them hope, as well as the realistic side of things. she was beautiful, optimistic and honest. she will be missed.
As for me and my health, my chest pains have started to fade. Antibiotics must be doing something right. Hopefully I can avoid being admitted, my goal is to make it to 1 year without being in the hospital. November 14th 2010. 230 days :) this week: i will take all of meds, the right way. without slipping. i am going to try my hardest to do all that i can to be as healthy as i can.
Great Strides always plays with my emotions. I'm so blessed to be as healthy as I am, but at the same time i feel so guilty when I see others like me, but not as healthy. Its hard for me. There are things I don't like to tell my family, or friends, because I know they won't understand.
I may have an life expectancy of 37, but I've proven the doctors wrong, time and time again. (:
Moving along! the BF and I had a nice little dinner. we have been together for 3 months now, and I can honestly say these 3 months have been nothing less than amazing. He is so caring and hilarious (: my 2 favorite traits in a person. we haven't argued, or anything dramatic, which is always a good sign. my family likes him...which NEVER happens... so yay :)
my plans for the week:
monday- register for summer classes & fhe.
tuesday- work 1230-630 bankkk.
wednesday-work 1230-630 bankkk.
thursday- golfing, if weather permits. haven't been in a while, since my shoulder started acting up. then work @ 300 7-11.
friday-work 10-630 bankkk. 300 7-12.
i'm pretty sure my vacation starts on saturday!
was gonna go out to Heber City to visit a friends family, but since i have an upper resp. infection i'll stay home and play it safe.
Church was amazing, like always. edifying. Shared my testimony of patience & faith in the Lord.
i'll be teaching a VBS class this summer, this will be my 3rd summer in a row! This year it will be the preschoolers, I'm so excited. The theme is uhmm...ranch-style. and the main scripture is James 1:5... one of my favs! I was able to catch up on my tithing today, which is most definitely a good thing, even though I'm a greedy little child. Its a commandment, so I will do it :)
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
-James 1:5
i sound crazy.
-becker.
As for me and my health, my chest pains have started to fade. Antibiotics must be doing something right. Hopefully I can avoid being admitted, my goal is to make it to 1 year without being in the hospital. November 14th 2010. 230 days :) this week: i will take all of meds, the right way. without slipping. i am going to try my hardest to do all that i can to be as healthy as i can.
Great Strides always plays with my emotions. I'm so blessed to be as healthy as I am, but at the same time i feel so guilty when I see others like me, but not as healthy. Its hard for me. There are things I don't like to tell my family, or friends, because I know they won't understand.
I may have an life expectancy of 37, but I've proven the doctors wrong, time and time again. (:
Moving along! the BF and I had a nice little dinner. we have been together for 3 months now, and I can honestly say these 3 months have been nothing less than amazing. He is so caring and hilarious (: my 2 favorite traits in a person. we haven't argued, or anything dramatic, which is always a good sign. my family likes him...which NEVER happens... so yay :)
my plans for the week:
monday- register for summer classes & fhe.
tuesday- work 1230-630 bankkk.
wednesday-work 1230-630 bankkk.
thursday- golfing, if weather permits. haven't been in a while, since my shoulder started acting up. then work @ 300 7-11.
friday-work 10-630 bankkk. 300 7-12.
i'm pretty sure my vacation starts on saturday!
was gonna go out to Heber City to visit a friends family, but since i have an upper resp. infection i'll stay home and play it safe.
Church was amazing, like always. edifying. Shared my testimony of patience & faith in the Lord.
i'll be teaching a VBS class this summer, this will be my 3rd summer in a row! This year it will be the preschoolers, I'm so excited. The theme is uhmm...ranch-style. and the main scripture is James 1:5... one of my favs! I was able to catch up on my tithing today, which is most definitely a good thing, even though I'm a greedy little child. Its a commandment, so I will do it :)
this week i'm going to try to be my best, be an example, get my priorities straight, and have fun
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
-James 1:5
diligently seek the Lord, turn to Him with confidence, knowing that His way is right, and His will be done. Having faith is NOT believing that God will grant us our every wish, but that His answer will always be the best for us. We sometimes pray for things & expect them to fall into place immediately, or we ignore the things that Heavenly Father wants for us because we are so set in our own ways.... pray with real intent to know what is right, to know the truth, and it will be manifested to you by the spirit of the holy ghost.
i sound crazy.
-becker.
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