Life is a Journey not a guided tour...

Been a while ...

2009-04-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

Ok so I just realized it's been a full year since I posted. Thinks are going good. I'm married! to a wonderful husband. I am now back in the good city of Saint John and loving it.... so I decided time to start the old blog back up. I'm now working at Wyndham Worldwide and it's not a bad job but I can't wait to find something that's... well... not a call center. I 'm sure you all understand... anyone who has ever worked in a call center can understand... I just want something more.

Kevin's band is playing at the Spring Youth Conference so we are totally psyched about that. It is going to be a rocking conference that's for sure. :D Other then that not too much gooing on.

2008-04-18T20:58:00.000-07:00

Ok ... so shoot me... I now it's been forever... life just happens. Anyway So wedding plans are coming a long quite nicely. Invitations are out ... well almost, there are a couple stragglers. The dresses are ordered... mine is almost ready. Church is booked, hall is booked, working on flowers and food right now. So all in all its going well. Graduation and the finishing of school is just a week and a bit away. Choir tour fast approaches again. I for one am very excited about this. The Habs have made it to the playoffs so ... all is right with the world.

Kevin got a new job, he's working at Dairy Queen and applying for school in the fall. So that is where we stand right now. I know it's been 3 months and all the news I have for you fits in a paragraph and a half. It's crazy because I've been so busy but yet I have nothing really exciting to report. So i'll move on to more important matters. I have decided to add to the end of every post prayer praises and prayer requests. So here are my first ones:

Prayer Praises:
School is out. We made it through another season, another year and come out relatively unscathed. Shyann and Brandon are doing well, and the wedding plans are coming together nicely. Kevin has a new job.

Prayer Concerns:
My Nana is waiting to hear about surgery, I pray for safety, that God will guide the doctors. That God will relieve her of her pain and that if it is possible it will not stop her from being able to come to the wedding, but if it does that God grants her peace and understanding that her health is more important and that even though she may not be there in person she is always there, in my heart. I also pray that I will be able to find work quickly following graduation.

Curiosity...

2008-01-10T03:57:00.000-08:00

Ok something struck me today... as I was getting ready to update this blog it occurred to me ... like many times before... that more then likely no one even reads this so... if you are reading this please leave a comment so that I can know if anyone reads this thing. LOLI will continue to post regardless but I am just curious.

Now for the update part of things... Christmas is over and I am back in school now. Lots of homework and tons of stuff to keep me plenty busy. But I love my new courses for this semester and graduation/wedding is less then 6 months away... I can't believe how fast time flies. I had an awesome 4 days home and I got to spend time with family that mean the world to me. Anyway that's all for now ... don't forget to comment and tell me about your holidays!

Enation : The Dark Room

2007-12-13T20:16:00.000-08:00

I’m blank; no contrast, no colors, no schemes

Void it seems

Open the shudder, let the light come in

Something is being born, it just can’t be seen

Pull away, and call it an escape

Move away from the crowd

I’m in Your pocket now

Resting, this testing has brought me to You

Why did I resist this beautiful process?

So drown me, put me in and surround me

Shut the doors and lock ‘em if You need

This is between You and me

Soak me, break my will and choke me

Wrap me in chains if that’s what I need

Turn the lights off so I can see

I’m in the Dark room...

developing

I’m still, every dream every plan fades to red

My soul is fed

You kick me and shatter my heart

Humble me with grace, how I’ve missed this place

A flood of peace runs through my veins

Here only to serve is what I’ve learned

Resisting, this existing has bought me a choice

Why did I despair with You there?

So drown me, put me in and surround me

Shut the doors and lock ‘em if You need

This is between You and me

Soak me, break my will and choke me

Wrap me in chains if that’s what I need

Turn the lights off so I can see

I’m in the Dark room...

developing

I’m in shock, the contrast and colors You’ve wrought

Who would have thought?

I’m thrown, the image I see looks more like You

And a lot less like me

I’m alive, with time out of mind

Surrendered to the sound , I’m in Your rhythm now

Waiting, this invading love is free

I can trust You, can You trust me?

I’m in the Dark room...

developing

lyrics by Jonathan Jackson

c/p Fire and Plague Publishing

OK ... So it's December now...

2007-12-01T20:54:00.000-08:00

So it's December and I don't even remember where November went... Exams are coming up... essays are due... and I've never been so far behind so I am going to keep this post short!

Kevin has an apartment now ... in Charlottetown... I'm still working on that license and the world moves on! But before I do I need to address an issue ... If anyone has an issue with me about anything ... would you mind coming to me and talking about it rather then talking to others who will lecture me about the problem you have without all the facts... it just bugs me when someone is to much of a coward to come and talk to me when they have a problem. I will also try to do you all the same courtesy.

P.S. If I stop talking to you over the next couple of weeks it's not because I hate you am mad at you ... it's mostly because I'm busy and anything I say may be complaining and I am sure you are all sick of hearing how far I am behind... so I will leave you now so I can go work on catching up.

Love you all!

November... wow where has the time gone!

2007-11-09T06:20:00.000-08:00

So... it's November now... I know this because I dream of books falling on top of me ... yes it's midterm season... anyway I have some exciting news ... I am now going to be doing a kids club at Central Christian Church in Charlottetown... I am so excited I can't wait to start... the first meeting for volunteers is Nov. 22 ... I picked out the material it is Journey with Jesus ... YAY!!!! So much fun and excitement a head!

Between school, babysitting, my internship and now the kids program life is pretty business so I have nothing new to report! anyway good luck to those of you in midterms like me and God Bless.

Trouble sleeping?

2007-10-10T22:42:00.000-07:00

I know I am... I don't know what's up lately... I just can't seem to sleep. Usually this only happens to me when I'm not busy because I have nothing to do to make me tired but know I am busy beyond belief but yet it has once again happened... it is 2:45 AM and I am still laying here wondering why I can not fall asleep and think if I don't go to sleep soon I will not get up early enough in the morning to get everything I need to get done done. But I know you have all been there, right.

So I decided since I'm up I might as well do something productive with my time... yes blogging is productive, in my mind it is updating you... my friends... or whoever reads this ... (I wish there was a little thingy that would tell me who has viewed this page ... or at least if anyone has viewed it ... anyway)

The update ... yeah that's where I was... Kevin has now officially moved to the Island, he had a job interview today and we are on the hunt for an apartment for him for the first of the month provided he gets the job... its so exciting! I'm keeping nice and busy this semester ... I am taking 5 and 1/2 courses and drivers training, along with an internship at Cornwall Christian Church and ... I got a job... well sort of... I am babysitting a friends kids when she is working... I am having so much fun and best of all Exalt is fast approaching! I can't wait ... Exalt is always one of the awesomest parts of the school year and this year will be no exception. Especially with the speaker being none other than JIM MIDGET... this is going to be so much fun.

So I guess thats all for now ... if there is anything you are wishing to know about in my life ... post a question it might end up being a blog rant LOL ...

Hillsongs - Mighty to save

2007-10-05T10:15:00.001-07:00

This video is awesome you need to watch it... it will make you smile!

Lies!

2007-10-01T18:09:00.001-07:00

Lately I've come across something I can't stand... ok most people who know me don't know very much about my life. This is most certainly my fault and the reason for this is there are just some things I don't like to talk about. But alas the time has come where I must tell you all something about me. I hate lies. (*warning:this blog gets serious and kinda personal here so if you don't wanna know... don't read it)

Growing up the only thing my parents were good at was lying, whether it was to me, to each other or just to the world it didn't matter. They did not and for the most part still don't have the ability to tell the truth. So as a girl who grew up surrounded by lies I obviously can't stand them. Now I understand the not wanting to tell someone something, that is withholding information. This I can deal with, in fact it's something I do daily. I don't tell everyone everything and I don't expect them to tell me anything. But when I ask a question I expect an honest answer and anyone who calls me their friend and can look me in the eyes and lie to me I want to let you all know something now. You can consider it fair warning.

If you purposely lie to my face or cannot promise me you will not lie to me... I will not consider you my friend. Now I want you to understand that if you tell me something and at the time it is true but later it's not because you changed your mind or what not ... to me that is NOT a lie. But when you know something is true and you tell me its not or if you tell me something you know is not true that is a LIE! Because I hate lying so much I try my best to avoid asking personal questions... but if I ever do or if there is a question that you are tempted to lie to me ... think twice ... instead don't answer or better yet tell me its none of my business or come right out and say "I could lie to you or you can walk away with out the answer!" I totally prefer this!

So that is my rant of the day. And Please don't lie to me... I've already had my share of lies for a lifetime be different tell me the truth! That will make me smile!

Everything is possible

2007-09-23T12:39:00.000-07:00

So I finally bought the new cd of my favorite band last month and I am totally loving it. The music ... it's just well... you know what its like when your favorite band comes out with a new CD... 12-15 songs you've never heard before that you know you'll totally love... well this new cd has a ... (shocker here) a NEW Song LOL...

Anyway I was just listening to the cd when suddenly I did something I haven't done in a while I took in the lyrics. You know how it is your turn on the music when cleaning or talking or reading and sometimes you never really hear the words just the tune or the melody... well I sat down and I listened to the words and I have discovered 3 songs on this cd (so far) that I really appreciate but there is one inparticular I would like to share with you all. It's called Everything is possible! I would youtube it and show a super sweet video but truth is there isn't one ... (lol) the band is kinda not real big yet... (lol) so you'll have to actually read it but that just might be a good thing.

Everything is Possible
by Enation

From my knees I rise to dream
From the inside out I sing
Elevate my soul with a kiss
So I can live in love and echo bliss
'Cause what is time but a curse to be lifted
What is death but new life to be gifted

I wake up everyday and feel brand new
Everything is possible with you

We've been burning money like gasoline
Trying to take us to the next dream
We've been tapping into something
I can't explain it but i'm trying
Some would say we're reaching too high
If that makes me guilty I don't want no alibis

I wake up everyday and feel brand new
Everything is possible with you

You and me are going to take on the night
You and me going to burn out the lights
'Cause I don't got time to waste my life
I got one life to live I'm gonna live it right

I wake up everyday and feel brand new
Everything is possible with You!

To hear their music go to www.enationmusic.com

I see the work of your hands

2007-09-13T00:39:00.000-07:00

I see the work of your hands,

The beauty and Grace,

I see the way it was made

Spoken from up high.

Creative as can be,

I see the stars in the sky,

I see the sands on the beach,

Unmeasurable limits for sure!

Loving as can be,

I see the nails in your hands,

I see your cross for me,

Unimaginable gifts for sure!

After all you have done,

What have I to do,

What have I to give,

Uncompensateable for sure!

Unmeasurable limits,

Unimaginable gifts,

Uncompensateable for sure!

High School camp

2007-09-01T14:32:00.001-07:00

IT WAS A BLAST!!!

Mighty to save

2007-08-26T13:45:00.001-07:00

I just had an amazing week at camp and the finish was just as amazing as the week... We finished with 3 baptisms ... 3 new members of God's family... 3 new brothers :D It was truly an awesome week and God is definitely Mighty to Save!

Take the Plunge Vacation Bible School Promo

2007-07-25T11:11:00.001-07:00

Oh and this is the promo video for what we just finished!

Take the plunge

2007-07-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

Dive right in... to Jesus! That's right all VBS is over and what a success and fun time it was here at Montague Church of Christ. And to top off a wonderful week Kevin came to visit. It was fantastic. Speaking of fantastic I got a beautiful new outfit this week. It arrived with a visit from Sharon. :D She dropped off a B-day present from Nina and Dewey and I just love it... (speaking of which I have to call them and say thank you... hope I call them before they read this.... I'm sure I will... Anyway... Where was I ... oh yeah Kevin. We have now I do believe finally finalized our guest list. Thank God ... that I do believe is probably the most stressful of all tasks... Now all we have to do is give a copy to both sets of parents just to make sure we haven't forgotten any one important. (More then likely we have on Kev's side... he was pretty sure we did...) So now we are one step closer... :D

Life in Montague is going well... I'm getting to know a lot of new people and having loads of fun. I have Amazing Explorers tonight... I better go set up so I guess that's all for now...

Hugs and prayers
Love Stephanie

MCF -Let's run the race!

2007-07-11T06:06:00.000-07:00

I had an awesome weekend at this years MCF. It was so much fun to get to spend time with people I care about. But I also appreciated the message that was brought by Peter Boyer. He did a fantastic job and I learned a lot... so instead of doing the urgent I'm going to do the important... I am going to post some pictures and then get to the important stuff ...See you all later!

Settled In

2007-06-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Ok Just to let you all know, I am now on the Island and settled in. I am staying with John and Anita MacDonald, it's wonderful. Montague is going to be so much fun. I started yesterday and I am working on connecting with Youth today and planning some get togethers. MCF is only a little over a week away... it's gonna be awesome.

If anyone is looking for Contact info to get ahold of me for the summer it is:

Montague Church of Christ
Phone: 838-4064 Fax: 838-4065
Address: 513 Main St./PO Box 701, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Connelly.stephanie@gmail.com

Anyway that's all for now!

Miracle Work

2007-06-22T12:36:00.000-07:00

Just when I finally decided to accept that this summer was going to be a lot of late nights and not a lot of fun I got an email that changes everything. I am so excited about the change and wha God is calling me to do... but I am still a little stressed cause now I have a lot to do.... I bet you're probably wondering what could have happened to change everything so quickly and give me so much to do...
Well just when we were beginning to think it wouldn't happen ... Montague got the grant!!!! I am moving to Montague Sunday and I start work Monday. This is going to be an awesome summer and I am so excited to get started... I'm going to be so busy this weekend so if you are trying to get a hold of me and can't I'm sorry but ... I'm sure you understand. Thank you for all your prayers and support and keep watching for updates from my new job...

By the way those of you who go to DA please remember service starts at 10 and we have a guest preacher (Tony Price) and a pot luck to follow.

My update

2007-06-17T09:13:00.000-07:00

Ok so Shy and Brandon have graded. Kevin and I are both working full time ... for now... and I have learned something very valuable about my self. I can sell pretty much anything, I guess I have a gift for it or something but I absolutely hate it. I can not stand talking on the telephone and selling things to people that I know they already have. I mean it's a great job ... it pays well... and I'm probably going to get the sales bonus on top of my hourly wage which in fact is pretty decent but is it really worth it? I mean I spend 8 hrs a day doing something I'm good at but hate then I come home and sleep and have no time to do the things I love... All I have to say is I can't wait to go back to school. I miss it... the people... the fun... but I have absolutely no idea how things are going to work next year. Kevin is planning on going back to school as well but he has no idea where and I only have one year left at MCC and I have no idea what i'm going to do when I graduate... frankly all I know is I'm not doing call center that's for sure.

But on the bright side, official planning has begun and so has the countdown .... yes you guessed it we are now working on planning the wedding, It is now only 1 year and 4 days away. We have started saving, we have picked up a little stuff and all of my bridesmaid's have agreed on the dress and color. YAY! We have picked out the invitations and as of May 20th we have a minister who is going to do it. But there is still so much to do .... I'm glad i'm starting early ... I don't know how people plan these in a couple of months... I think I would go crazy! LOL :D anyway that's my update.

Oh and you MCC and Cornwall people reading this I miss You! Hugs and love to you all!

NCO ... My new JOB!

2007-06-02T11:02:00.000-07:00

Yes everyone that is right. I finally found a job... I will be working 5:05-1 AM Monday to Friday except 1 week a month I work Saturday and then Tuesday-Friday. I will be selling insurance... YAY! It pays good with a good bonus so I am excited to start.

I gave them my resume Wed., had an interview Thurs, Got hired on Fri, and I start Monday. Man God is quick sometimes. :D

God Uses Facebook....

2007-05-24T17:13:00.000-07:00

Ok before I get into the real post I think I better tell you all about Halifax. It was an absolute blast! For pics and more talk on it go to www.da-chaos.blogspot.com

So I learned something this week ... yes that's right God uses...(drum roll) FACEBOOK. This week A friend of mine was going through a hard time. I didn't know about it and I haven't seen or talked to them in over a year, but I noticed they were on facebook so I sent them an invite to be my friend. Of course he accepted but I still hadn't really talked to him. So as most of you know I created my first Facebook group, it's a group for my home church DACC and I decided to invite him last week... well this week he accepted the invitation and told me that it came at just the right time ... what I mean is he had been going through some stuff and finally decided to pray to God about everything that had been going on and sometime after he had finished praying apparently he checked his email and there was the invite to the church. So he posted on the wall telling us all that he was going through a time and he is going to be coming back to church when he comes back into Saint John. So God used facebook...

Well that's my interesting news of the week ... please tell me what you think!

Home

2007-05-10T13:18:00.000-07:00

So just incase you are wondering ... Yes I made it home. Yes it is good to be here. Yes I am enjoying my time with Kevin. Yes I have been to see the kids. And Yes they are doing well. And Yes I am missing everyone from the college. I never realized how boring home truly is until I got back here on a non-busy week.

But overall I am glad to be home. I'll update again soon when something interesting is going on. Talk to ya all later.

Island weather

2007-04-20T06:40:00.000-07:00

These pics say it all... one day it's snowman for fun the next day its kites...

Facebook

2007-04-18T16:19:00.000-07:00

So I like everyone else joined facebook a while ago. I think it is the awesomist thing ever. A tad on the stocker side but cool. What I mean by this is it always tells you what all your friends are doing all the time and who they are friends with. LOL But hey, All in all, it is doing its job in allowing me to reconnect with people I haven't seen in years. In fact it is doing such a good job that some of the people from my elementary school have started adding me as friends.

I think its really cool that I appear to have so many friends but this also made me start thinking. How many of these people are truly my friends.... I mean I had someone add me two weeks ago that hasn't spoken to me since high school and the last thing she said to me wasn't anything you would say to someone you want to talk to... And then there's this guy who really just plan gets on my nerves...

Which leads me to the point of this post and the true question. What do you do when someone who isn't a friend adds you on facebook (or any similar sight for that matter) do you accept them to reject them? I mean what is the Christian thing to do? Jesus says to love everyone but what about those who don't care about you... what about those who are just looking for numbers and apparent popularity? What would you do? Accept or reject??? ...

I have decided to accept... maybe I can get to know them now and we can be friends.

Growing up!

2007-04-08T19:14:00.000-07:00

This was an awesome weekend. I got to spend time with family and I really enjoy doing that. So I think I will start this entry out with saying happy easter everyone. We had church this morning unlike the churches in PEI. LOL Gotta love snow storms.

Anyway this weekend I went to see Shyann and Brandon as usual but this time Shy informed me that she felt old. LOL She's 13. when I asked her why she informed me the little guy she used to babysit is now not such a little boy in fact he is almost 5. I informed her that she won't understand old until ayden is 13 and graduating middle school. LOL naturally she laughed at me.

But this has really made me think. The kids are really growing up quite fast. and pretty soon they won't be kids anymore. Shyann is now 13, Brandon 10, and Jessica is 7. And I never imagined that the time would fly quite like this. but all we can do is enjoy and appreciate each wonderful day God has granted us. And try not to encourage them to grow up any faster then they need to. Let them enjoy being a kid as much as we did and love them. Or at least thats my plan. And there is a new little one to watch grow and to love as a mentioned in my previous post my Dad's girlfriend had a little girl and her name is Jessica Marie. I just hope time will slow down a little for her.

In the mean time enjoy these picture of the kids being kids.

Midterms are over and so is March break ....

2007-03-27T13:23:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of update things have been really crazy lately. I preach in chapel tomorrow, and school work is never endlessly piling up once more... All the signs that march break is over. But Tom is out for the week so ... NO CLASS with him anyway. (No that is almost worth celebrating... not because I do not enjoy Tom's classes cause well... I do... I just enjoy sleeping in too.

So last week I went home for march break it was a blast. I got to hang out with my Best friend Michelle and her guy Brad and my Kevin. (YAY) I also got to spend some time with the kids, and there was a spring fling at the church. I got to hang out with my Nana, and I had breakfast with Jessica. Overall it was a busy but awesome week. ANd I took the kids to get their pictures done.

Every week that is good always has it's downsides though so I have a nice long prayerlist to go along with the most amazing week and then I have pictures ... yes that's right I said pictures.

SO Prayerlist: My great-Aunt Thersea is in the hospital and they don't expect her to make it through the week. She is my Papa's sister so prayers for her and her family are appreciated.
My Uncle Gary (in Calgary) threw out his back this week and his wife is seriously ill they are doing tests and have no idea what is wrong. So prayers for them and their daughter Sarah would also be appreciated. My Uncle Robert and his Family are also going through a rough patch so they can use all the prayers they can get. And my Mom threw out her back again this week so once again I ask for prayers for her. And Kevin has lost his job and is back in the searching game once more.

On the good side of the prayer list... Adina had her baby. A little girls her name is Jessica and I will post a picture of her as soon as Dad sends me one. But I believe prayers of thanksgiving are in order Mom and baby and big bro Andrew are all in good health and are adjusting beautifully.

Now on to the fun part Pictures from the nights out(For more see my piczo sometime next week:

THE SPRING FLING

MY NIGHT OUT WITH MY BEST FRIEND (ABOVE) MICHELLE

Gummi Bears ...

2007-02-23T18:11:00.000-08:00

So ... I filed my taxes today and I decided to treat my self ... I bought myself ... that's right ... The adventures of the Gummi Bears ! This has officially made my day... i have been debating buying it since it came out just before Christmas but now I own it... I know it seems like a foolish thing to get excited about but I love cartoons and if I could find Teddy Ruxpin I would buy that too... Fond memories of my childhood and ... well it's cartoons ... LOL ...

That's my update ... if you think it's lame ... get over it! I'll post a better one when midterms are over. Until then later!

Been a while ...

2007-02-15T19:46:00.000-08:00

Sorry about that, been crazy busy around here. School is overwhelming sometimes... but we are all recovering from being quite sick and now we get to try to have some fun. Kev is coming over on Saturday night. I can't wait! Valentines was this week. Happy B-day to Katherine who just turned 19. I'm finally getting caught up with my school work. That pretty much it for Island life ... to know about last week at the college read Nathan's blog he sums it up quite nicely. :D

I guess there have been some changes back home and I ask that you would all keep the Nicholsons and DA in prayer as David will no longer be filling the position of minister. Nick Barfoot had major surgery last week and is still recovering and would appreciate prayer as well. That's all the update I have for know... more to follow as soon as I am fully caught up.

The lectureships are over...

2007-01-30T05:30:00.000-08:00

Ok so this week we had lectures, the speaker was amazing and on Friday night there was a youth night. THe Youth night featured Three Season Ant! It was awesome and a lot of fun. But as any former or current MCC Student or faculty can tell you, the lectureships leave you exhausted and trying to get caught up... which is where I still am... I really have to remember for next year to get ahead... way ahead... before the lectures happen.

This week we also had a meeting on the Spring Conference. IT will be at UPEI May 18-20. I am so excited I always look forward to conferences and this one is special because all my Middle schoolers will be permitted to go... now whether or not they will actually come is another queston but this conference is for grades 6-12 so they are invited. It should be interesting.

So now for the part of the blog you've been waiting for... The students lost by 10 points but here are some pics from the student/alumni game.

Back on the Island

2007-01-12T11:43:00.000-08:00

Ok, so here I am back on the Island. I never realized how much I missed everyone until I got back here and got to see and talk to them again. Classes are back in and all is great. I got my marks back from last semester and for those of you who were wondering, YES I Passed. We have the schedule for my Homiletics class, ugh ... I will be preaching in chapel (unless I can convince someone to do it for me LOL) March 28th. Nehemiah 10 ick... anyway...

Congrats to Josh and Rachel ... the new MR. AND MRS. JOHNSON!!

I Love you guys and I want you to know you are in my prayers!!!

I also send out my love and prayers to the Kirks. While I was home a wonderful man from my church passed away, his name is Bill Kirk and he will forever be missed. His family and friends are in my prayers and I ask you all to keep them in your prayers as well. Thanks. That's about all for now.

Missing the Island but...

2007-01-01T21:31:00.000-08:00

Ok you all prolly know exactly how I feel by now... I've been home two weeks and as much as I love being with Kevin and spending time with my Nana and Papa, and Shy and Brandon, and Bonnie and Jim, etc ... I'm ready to head back to the Island. I miss my space and privacy. In case you haven't guessed yet... Yes I'm staying with my parents this week, hence the readiness to head to a place where I'm not crowded by vicious cats and smothered by smoke... don't get me wrong I love being in SJ and when I get back to the Island I will miss everyone here so much that I will spend some time in tears again but I could definately stand to live in a place where I don't need drugs to survive (I mean benedryl and advil). anyway enough ranting for me. Moving on ....

The New year is now here and it is officially time to get down to business... or should I say Romans ... For those of you wondering my plan to get all the questions done over the break is drastically falling through. THe only thing I manaed to get down was reading the new testament and the first set of Q's that are due on the first day of class... I think I am really going to need God's help to get through this semester but I know he'll be there. Besided that I have managed to spend enough time with Jessica and some time with the kids ... I hope to spend a little more with them before I head back. Kevin and I are getting loads of time together and I am quite enjoying it... I can't wait til we don't have to say good bye anymore I miss him so much when I'm on the Island ... anyway like I was saying I'm having a blast with Kev.

Oh he got some great news this past week... He passed all his courses and he got a job! he's gonna take next semester off to save money and then he's thinking of applying for a program in law enforcement or security at Holland in September... the program is in summerside so it's nice and close... that should make it easy to spend weekends together... possibly if everything works the way he would like it... if not then it's another year like this one. It's not so bad really it just makes me really appreciate the time we do have together. (because it's really not that much... not compared to what we're used to anyway) So I'm going to get some sleep now because I have to be well rested for tomorrow I have some appreciating to do LOL (incase you missed that, that's code for Kev and I are going to be hanging out tomorrow LOL)

Anyway All for now
Later gators

Congrats and Christmas Eve

2006-12-26T09:46:00.000-08:00

On Christmas Eve morning, two of my good friends became husband and wife Joe and Sharon. So you all can see how wonderful the happy couple looked here is a picture. I am so happy for them and proud of them them. Merry Christmas guys ... Love you!

Christmas eve afternoon Kev and I spend time at my Nana's and those of you who know me know I love spending time at my nana's. And at Christmas they decorate their houe so it looks like a gingerbread house. Anyway, in case you don't believe me, I have picture perfect photos of the outside and inside at christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SAMMY (my nana and papa's dog)

I Celebrate the day!!!!

2006-12-05T17:31:00.000-08:00

And with this Christmas wish is missed
The point I could convey
If only I could find the words to say to let You know how much You've touched my life
Because here is where You're finding me, in the exact same place as New Year's eve
And from a lack of my persistency
We're less than half as close as I want to be

And the first time
That You opened Your eyes did You realize that You would be my Savior
And the first breath that left Your lips
Did You know that it would change this world forever

And so this Christmas I'll compare the things I felt in prior years
To what this midnight made so clear
That You have come to meet me here

To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me
In the hope that what You did
That you were born so I might live
To look back and think that
This baby would one day save me

And I, I celebrate the day
That You were born to die
So I could one day pray for You to save my life

" I celebrate the day, you were born to die, so I could one day pray for you to save my life"

As you all know Christmas is fast approaching, and as I think about family and friends and the year gone by I can't help but look back and ask if I have made a difference. Did I make a difference for Christ this year... or better yet did I become different for Christ this year. This song really reminds me that I am not even half as close to him as I wanna be... but I am working on it. I feel like the more I am learning the closer to him I am getting. And I am glad for this but I think next year I will try even harder because like I said I'm not even half there yet.

UPDATE

Now for those of you who want to know what's going on here... I am in the process of cleaning, studying and packing ... Yes I said packing. I am all set to come home in 10 days and I can not wait. I miss all you at home so much ... but I know while I am home I am going to miss everyone here a lot. We are really becomming like a family and I love it.

Tomorrow is CHristmas Chapel and I can't wait, it's always so much fun to celebrate and eat with friends... even if we have to wear our uniforms and clean up afterwards... I know it will be awesome.

I Love You All and I Hope You All Have A Very Merry Christmas!!!!

Congrats and update

2006-11-21T10:41:00.000-08:00

Joe and Sharon have officially set a date and I would like to personally say Congrats to the two who will be getting Married on December 24! CONGRATS!! We love you and are so happy for the two of you.

Now for the update ... Kevin came over, it was an awesome and busy weekend!! I was so happy to see him and grateful for him taking the time to come over. We hung out at the college and did some stuff at the nursing home for remembrance day and stuff. It was a blast.

As for school the semester is winding down. and I'm finally starting to get caught up on all this work... Now if I can just get that Nation of Israel paper done i'll be rockin'.

The Christmas Parade is coming up this Saturday and we did the Candy Cane taping procedure last night. We taped 5000 candy canes in 1 and 1/2 hours... we are efficient this year. Speaking of Christmas are you as excited as I am cause I am pumped beyond belief. I get to go home, spend time with family and friends, go to Joe and Sharon's wedding and just generally have tons of fun. YAY! Anyway that's all for now. I Love you guys and those of you I don't see here I'll see at Christmas time. Later

Exalt 2006

2006-11-02T14:06:00.000-08:00

Exalt 2006

So this week has been awesome for finding things. I managed to finish all my Christmas shopping and I got some things at amazing discount sale prices. I even bought carebear fruitsnacks YAY...(see intro video) I even found my favorite christmas song on CD... YES THAT IS RIGHT I FOUND "SUPER DUPER CHRISTMAS" ON CD.... the tradition shall live again YAY!!!! CHristmas is the best time of the year and I personally can not wait. I have already dug out all my christmas music and gotten some from friends ... Hurray for christmas... I know I am way too excited but that's what happens when you stay up to late memorizing Matthew 6.

By the way I finished Matthew 6 today, (YAY it's over) I wrote my Homiletics midterm and I am in the process of studying for Old testament. Exalt is over and it was a crazy good time. I stole this video off of Dan ... I hope you don't mind ... yours just look cooler than mine! :D (See vid above) It was awesome and the guys from our 2.0 did two songs ... they did "we are the body" and "supernatural". They did amazing and I have never been prouder! I love you guys .... It was great to see bonnie and Jim and to here all the good news in their family... Yes the girls are finally home YAY... and baby John is home as well YAY!
I am updating the piczo site soon so please feel free to visit it for all your picture viewing needs.

And for those of you wondering things are going great here. Kevin is comming to visit for remembrance day week end and I can't wait I miss you all and love ya lots.

Internship

2006-10-15T17:41:00.000-07:00

Ok so alot has been going on here... for those of you who read this but never see me here is the update. Thanks giving weekend was a blast. I got to go home and see everyone and my Dad came down from Toronto. It was good to see him. It was my Uncle Brian and Annie's 25 wedding anniversary so fun was had by all. Aren't they such a cute couple!On Sunday Sept 17 at 2:58pm a new Campbell entered the world. John Daviid Campbell Bonnie's new nephew and the son of Wedy and Peter... YAY! Isn't he so cute!!!

This week has been filled with school work but it's all good cause this weekend is Exalt. I can't wait it is going to be so awesome. My friend Brenton is doing the speaking and my friends from the college are doing music except of saturday night when THREE SEASON ANT is going to play instead. I'm handling all the power point so it should be awesome fun. I can't wait!

I got my internship finally set up. I am working at Cornwall Christian Church for part of it. I'll be helping Linda out with the kids, teaching two's and three's sunday school, and doing a college and career group with Alice. It will definately be a lot of fun. For the other part of it I will be working at the Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home, doing visitations and helping with the sunday Chapel service. I am quite looking forward to gettingto known the wonderful people there.

But not everything that has happened has been good. Last week a very special lady, Ella Walker went home to be with our father I know someday I will up up there celebrating with her but while we are here she will be sadly missed.

LIFE!!!

2006-10-03T18:49:00.000-07:00

I went home last weekend and my family is now down one Connelly. :D Yes my cousin Tanya got married last Saturday... It was an absolutely beautiful wedding. And she is now Mrs. Tanya Boyer. I wish her and her huband Steven all the best.

Ok so ... Matthew 5 is over and I am now starting Matthew 6. I have written 3 tests and now I am studying for yet another one YAY! School is so much work. At least I have thanksgiving break to think about ... and then Exalt. YAY!! I can't wait ... Exalt is by far the best part of everyyear... although the wedding last week may beat it out this year :D LOL. It was so amazing and Jessica was a very beautiful flowgirl and Devin was an adorable ring bearer and Taylor was just plan cute. Here in case you don't believe me see for yourself. I am so proud of Jess and Dev they were so tired but they did so well, Taylor did really well too. They were just priceless.

Anyway thats all for now... Sorry for the lack of regular updates!... I'll try to work on that.

Life

2006-09-20T15:09:00.000-07:00

Ok ... so ... what's going on??? Well we handed out jobs for Exalt today. I'll be starting my internship soon. I will not be doing Youth Group this year but I may be helping Alice run a College and Career group so that should be fun and interesting. I'm memorizing Matthew 5 and studying for 3 tests.

I bought a hat today and I am quite pleased with it. I finally caved and bought a MP3 player for the gym, and new sneakers. So I can't wait to start going on friday. I've made some updates to my list of inks and added all the new MCC students who have blogs that I know about so feel free to check them out.

Overall everything is good... I miss home ... and I miss Kevin but school is going well and I'll be home next weekend for Tanya's wedding... stay tuned for pics.

MCC

2006-09-15T18:09:00.000-07:00

So... I have figured that posts this year may be few and far between... I have so much school work. This week I have read more then I ever thought possible and I haven't even put a dent in the reading list and ... look at this i'm procrastinating again... argggg.... anyway ...

All is good here ... I miss home ... Kevin ... Bonnie , Jim... and the kids... but overall I'm having fun. You know what would be fun... If those of you who read this told me how you were doin... I feel like I'm always talking about me ... LOL...

So I started back at Cornwall last sunday... it was so much fun! I got to play with Nicholas for a while and I spent some time with little Emma... Two and three year olds are so cute and so fun to be around.

Anyway ...enough ... procrastination... talk to you later...

PICTURES

2006-09-12T18:25:00.000-07:00

ORIENTATION WEEK WAS A BLAST!!!!

TORONTO WAS AMAZING!!! I EVEN ENJOYED FLYING ... AT LEAST THIS TIME!

UPDATE

2006-09-09T17:47:00.000-07:00

OK so I'm at school now and I'm having a blast. I'm doing tons of reading but I'm also having a lot of fun and making new friends. Some of you may already know but I feel I should state it ... there have been some changes to the wedding date the new and final ... never to be changed again... date is June 21 2008. I will be putting some pics on from my trip to toronto where I got to see my Dad and kev and I's friend Cheryl. Also 2.0 went to magic mountain and I have some awesome pics from there. And of course if you want to see what student life is like here at MCC don't be afraid to check out the school website. www.maritimechristiancollege.pe.ca . I start back at Cornwall tomorrow and it should be loads of fun. I will update again soon when I have more time. Love yas all!

Clara Nicolle and Chloe Elizabeth

2006-08-16T05:19:00.000-07:00

Born August 15th bright and early in the morning ... although these twins are two months early all seems to be in order and health is looking good. They weigh in at 2.9 and 2.4 pounds and i am sure that these little buddlesof joy will be well loved. Congratulations to Ryan and Alicia! And welcome to the world grandparenting Bonnie and Jim!

Deborah Ann Combs

2006-08-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

Little Debbie was born Friday August 11th weighing 6 Pounds 4 ounces. Congrats to Laura and Jeff on their new bundle of joy.

Busy, Busy, Busy...

2006-08-10T05:29:00.000-07:00

This has been an amazing summer! Just like every summer I did my week of camp and I had a wonderful time, I got to know some really great kids and see some awesome kids I haven't seen in a year. I have also been running the kids Korner program on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and the middle school Youth Group (C.H.A.O.S) (see www.da-chaos.blogspot.com for info) on Friday evenings. I've taken the kids on two feild trip and there is still two left. Then there is Jr. Church on sunday mornings, Sarah and I have been splitting it taking turns each week (except the weeks Jimmy preaches... then there is no Jr. church) Also we have already had our first movie night here at DA. We watched The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and it went fairly well (I wish more people would have come but it was only the first).I'm working on the second one for Aug. 19th we will be watching Noah. I've also been working on skits with C.H.A.O.S for them to do during the service and I have been working on music with Kids Korner for the closing. Sarah and I have also decided to do a bible study together once a week, usually on Mondays and it is going quite well. Also Bonnie has made Kevin and I feel included in the going ons of the Sr. Youth here and invited us to their annual Feild trip to Magic Mountain (we go with them everyyear LOL :D) It has been a lot of fun and it can only get better.

Working at the church also gives me the opportunity to gain experience as a secretary. I have been making the buletin, answering the phones, dividing up the mail, phoning around for drives for the kids programs, and Making sure all the prep stuff is done for Sunday morning. Overall this has been an awesome summer so far.

On the personal side, Kevin and I are making plans to go to see Dad in Toronto for a week. He is giving me a car for graduation so Kev and I are flying up and then Dad is driving us back in my car. Since neither of us has a licence yet (I have my permit) the car will be parked at my Nan and Papa's house for my cousin Dana to use probably until christmas. I can't wait to go up cuz I get to see a lot of people that I really don't get to see enough of (for some of them that a good thing LOL). I'll get to visit my Uncle Tony, Danny and Charma, Ann marie and Andrew, and Dad Kevin and I are taking Charma's nephew Dilly to Paramount Canada for a day. It should be absolutely amazing.

Also some more big news... my friend Rachel and her boyfriend Josh are now engaged and will be getting married in May. So the church is buzzing with tons of exciting wedding talk. He purposed to her at Hampton Bible camp... let's just say he was her knight in shining armor. LOL!

Speaking of weddings, We have made a couple of important decisions. We picked a date July 26th, 2008. We picked this date because we should both be finished school by then, and We like the date. :D I have chosen my Maid of Honor (Bonnie) and Kevin has chosen his Best Man. We have most of the wedding party chosen... and I have made an important decision... I have asked Jimmy to give me away. I know most of you already know that I was going to do this but what some of you may not know is that he said YES! YAY!!!!!! I am so happy. Jimmy has been a Dad to me since I was little. I could never get away with anything around him and I don't think I would ever want to. He has helped to make me the person I am today and without him I am almost certain that not only would I not be the person I am today but I don't think I would even be here today. He has stopped me from doing a lot of stupid stuff and the funny part is that he did it without even realizing it. He and bonnie helped me to see that I was loved even when everything I thought I loved was gone and everybody that I trusted had let me down. And there is nobody on this earth that I would rather give me away than him so I am the most thankful girl that he said Yes! But that is enough about wedding stuff because after all it is 2 years away still.

This Sunday is Kevin's Birthday so he is down for a couple days then he goes back to the Island (Deer Island) until the 18th and then he is home! YAY!!!! I can't wait. I get to spend a week with him here and then a week with him in Toronto and then 2 days with him here and then I leave for Charlottetown with Sarah. I'm excited aboout school and all but I am going to miss Kevin so much. It's a good thing that there is a holiday at least once a month. (well almost) Anyway That is all for now. I know this was an incredibly long post... sorry!

Have a AWESOME week!

When I Say "I Am A Christian"by Carol Wimmer

2006-07-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

When I say..."I am a Christian
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I get lost!"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say..."I am a Christian
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need someone to be my guide.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
and pray for strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
my flaws are too visible
but God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
which is why I seek His name.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I'm loved.

Sometimes we all need a little reminder of what we mean when we say we're a Christian ... It's not about us ... it's about him!

Congrads to Chelsea and Gavin

2006-07-17T05:15:00.000-07:00

Two very special teens from camp made a very important decision yesterday and all I have to say is.... Welcome to the family!

Gavin and Chelsea were baptized yesterday at their home church, Leonardsville church of christ.

Congradulations guys and welcome to the family of God.

Engaged!!

2006-07-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

So as I told you there was other news from camp to be posted so here it is. I am engaged... to kevin of corse. He was so romantic for those of you who want to know .... he asked me at camp ... actually it wa at campfire, infront of the entire camp... on my birthday... he got down on one knee and asked my to marry him... it was soooo sweet, anyway if you want anymore info you'll have to ask specfic questions cause I have no idea what you might want to know... :D I am so happy and excited...

I'll post pics here soon

CAMP!!!

2006-07-07T16:58:00.000-07:00

Camp Totally Rocked! It was absolutely amazing and I had an amazing birthday. I got to spend it with amazing people and share it with a wonderful person, Julian! She is the other female counselor at camp and her birthday was the same day as mine. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY JILLIAN. We took camp photo's this year that turned out absolutly amazing and they were posted on my piczo site (www.life-is-a-journey-not-a-guided-tour.piczo.com) and until you check them out you can enjoy this here camp photo. There will also be more news about the ongoings of camp posted in the near future.

Youth!

2006-06-26T20:58:00.000-07:00

So the Jr. Youth now have a name... Chaos - the youth decided that Christ Has All Our Solutions was a good name. We now have a blog to for those of you interested some of the youth picked out the background and font colors, the site is www.da-chaos.blogspot .com ... check it out sometime.

Kids Korner starts up tomorrow night...it seems this summer was a lot harder to get ready for then the others and no one really wants to help. They tell me their reasons for being unavailable before I even get a chance to ask... Oh well what can ya do... Nothing! Anyway I am totally excited I think we may actually have a really good turn out this year. Keep me and the kids in your prayers... "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." Jeremiah something... I know everything will work out in the end.

I leave for camp next week. It is going to be so much fun... I sooo can't wait! I get to see most of the kids I see every summer and I get to see Kevin... Plus it's a full week with my angel... I hope she's an angel that week anyway... I love spending time with Shy.

Speaking of which Shy turned 13 last week. I can barely believe it ... I remember when I had to rock her in order to get her to fall asleep and now she's a teenager with a boyfriend ... anyway I should shut up now before she gets embarrased and I'll let you all know that I will post pics from her cheerleading and her b-day party later on this week.

UPEI GRAD !!!!

2006-06-20T18:45:00.000-07:00

Or at least i'm almost certain... the marks don't come in til Friday. Anyway I am now back home in Saint John and working fulltime at the church... I will be starting up a second blog sometime next week for the Jr. Youth. We are in the process of picking a name for our group, Finally !!!! THe sr. group has had a name for over a year they are the 2.0 group. The names that we are thinking of using are:

A.B.L.A.Z.E - BurningBright Bringing light to our generation
Angels- A New Generation Evangelizing Lost Souls Acts 2:38
CROWD- Christians Reaching our world daily
CHAOS- Christ has all our solutions
TIGHT- Teens in God's hands together
TUG- Teens Under Grace
TSFG- Totally stoked for God
FISH- Faithful in serving him
Fuel- Faith Used in Everyday Life

Leave a comment and let me know which one you like, Please.

Besides all this there is nothing else going on in my life right now, so I guess I'll update again later.

It's been a while...

2006-05-16T10:21:00.000-07:00

Ok... so it's been a while. I've been busy ... sort of... LOL. OK so I passed everything last semester and I've started my summer courses. THey're going quite well actually. I quite enjoy the CS Lewis one. I never realized how much reading I can get done when Kevin isn't here LOL Actually that's pretty much all I have been doing lately. School work and Lesson planning... but this week I don't have any lesson planning to do because... I'M GOING HOME, just for the weekend. Kevin got tickets to the Newsboys concert for Easter and is taking me. YAY!!! I am so blessed! Anyway that means I don't get to teach soday school or Jr. church this week and I'll get to sit up and enjoy the service... and it'll be David preaching because I'll be home! YAY!

So Anyway, tomorrow will be 3 years for Kevin and I, can you believe it... we've been together for 3 years already WOW!!! So I'm getting ahead in all my school work this week so we can celebrate this week end when I'm home. The concert is going to be a part of that of course but Kev says we're going to have Pizza too... :D LOL Oh yeah before I forget to tell you all, THe choir tour was amazing it was sooo much fun. It was awesome getting to go to all the churches and meet new people and of course all the people I already knew. anyway I guess this is enough of an update for now. I'll post some pics from the tour as soon as I get a chance but for now it's back to work... gotta love school.

School's out...

2006-04-20T21:48:00.000-07:00

For two weeks at least. Yes... I head back to class May 8th. But for now it's a nice break. We all leave for the choir tour on Saturday... I can't wait it's going to be so much fun! As for things here ... I'm almost done my spring project and Kevin is going home on the 30th. So I get to stay here on the Island all by myself. Yay!!! (Said sarcastically) LOL I miss home but I know I will be there also soon. My classes finish June 20th and I can hardly wait ... But I guess I should start the classes before I start wishing them finished. Well thats all for now... I'll put on the choir tour pics next week sometime. Later days!

Hilarious

2006-04-02T16:41:00.000-07:00

Need a laugh... Click on the pic... It's a vid of a preacher slipping up BIG TIME... Completely Hilarious!!!

Two Pics that I agree with....

2006-03-30T16:22:00.000-08:00

I think most students would agree with both Psychology and Religious studies departments in their views on the sanity and plans of the administration.

Most Students (myself included) just want the administration to make a deal and get us back to class!!!!

Still on Strike...

2006-03-27T07:47:00.000-08:00

Need I say more...

A Break ... I wish.... A strike I can live without

2006-03-22T08:45:00.000-08:00

So the strike started yesterday .... but one of my profs has decided not to participate in the strike so for the two classes he teaches, they will proceed as usual. But I decided to head home for a couple of days but luckily he's ok with doing the online thing for a week so ... I have tons of work to do and if this strike goes on to long I will have to repeat an entire semester. .... Maybe if if eliminates this semester I can take 3 each summer session and still graduate... That's if they don't cancel summer session. I really pray everything works out.

As for my time home... I went to see Brandon yesterday it was so cute. I knocked on the door and when he realized it was me I got a giant hug... it was sooo sweet. I miss the kids soooo... much! We (Kevin and I) went and spent sometime at his grandmas yesterday. It was fun I love spending time with Nina and Dewey. And tonight we are going to see Nancy and spend sometime with her and then I will visit Alicia and Chelsea and Greg and Char and then Bonnie and Jim to drop off her book and of course I plan on seeing Brad and Michelle ... YAY! So I am having a good time at home. but getting back to class on Monday would be fantastic. So please keep a short ... short strike in your prayers. Thanks everyone!

UPDATE

2006-03-16T17:59:00.000-08:00

Ok ... So I have the final news... Strike starts on Tuesday ... In the meantime I am going to study and write papers so I am ready when the call us all back to class. I'll update again when I know more.

They were here but now they're gone... :'(

2006-03-13T11:34:00.000-08:00

This week was long but it was filled with fun. My cousin Shyann and my best friend Michelle came to visit me on the Island. We did a lot of stuff and went a lot of places but unfortuately I did not get a lot of school work done sooo.... I am now paying for it! School is hard! LOL But I can do it!!!!

So there is other news as well. The university may possibly be having a strike YAY!! (sarcastically said) The strike vote is going on tomorrow and if it's a Yes the strike will start on the 21rst. If this happens it means that Kev and I will be coming home for a week. there is no point staying here if neither one of us has classes. So I guess there is a silver lining to every grey cloud. Now the negative part if the strike happens there is a possibility that it will wreck the acdemic year meaning that I will not be graduating on time. On top of that my acceptance to MCC is conditional upon graduation. So .... This is going to be a long couple of weeks, and your prayers are appreciated. As soon as I know whether or not there will be a strike I will update you all.

On a lighter note the kids at church sang the butterfly song infront of the church the sunday before last and they're doing Oh Becareful Little eyes this week. They are so adorable. Unfortunately not all the kids were there the week before last but we still had a great deal of them. It was cute. Anyway I am going to sign off and leave you with a few pics from Shy and michelle's visit. for more pics go to www.life-is-a-journey-not-a-guided-tour.piczo.com and have a great week. God Bless!

ACCEPTED !!!!!

2006-03-01T19:47:00.000-08:00

YAY!!!! It is finally official I got the letter today! I will for sure be attending MCC in the fall .... conditional upon graduation which by the way will be happening on June 20th the day I finish my classes. YAY!!! Mind you the actual service won't be until April of 07' which my the way there is absolutely no way I am attending LOL.

So I think I have everything set... now all I have to do is find a job from June 20th - September the first that will allowme to have a weekend off for HS camp and 7 Days off for the 12-13 camp and I'll be set.... Wish me luck cuz I think i'm gonna need it and if anyone has any suggestions send them here!!! Anyway that'a all the news I have for now.

Talk to you all later and have a BIG week!!!

Piczo

2006-02-28T10:46:00.000-08:00

www.life-is-a-journey-not-a-guided-tour.piczo.com

So I have joined the masses... I now have a piczo site. If you wanna see pics of me or my friends check it out and enjoy.

Swamped!!!

2006-02-25T19:28:00.000-08:00

Ok everything has begun to pile up again!! Like usual I am started to get boggled down. I have a 30 min presentation to do Monday on Amos. I have to read and summarize 100 pages. I have to write 2 16-20 page papers and 12-15 page paper. Then I have 4 take home finals to do! YAY! And I am going on the choir tour for MCC, I am so excited, Teaching Sunday School to the toddlers, I love it so much. All I have to say is Thank God Kevin is keeping up with his stuff cause this semester is so packed. He has been so great this semester. Since he's all caught up he's been helping me get caught up. I know... those of you who know us... this is a real switch ut it's been so awesome.

I have had quite a bit of news lately. First my Nana was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease, THen my Aunt had to have surgery on her gulbladder and now my Dad has a pinched nerve on his spine so he has to have surgery as well. I know God will take care of them! Now on to the good news front Shyann and michelle will be here Friday and I am going to show them the town. YAY!

So My life... whats been going on... not much besides school work. But I am making a baby quilt ... It's not for me... LOL. My friend (who I don't want to name because I plan on surprising her) is having a baby so I am making a quilt. LOL

This is what it looks like so far: Anyway I have to get back to school work. I'll update again soon!

MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN...

2006-02-01T12:51:00.000-08:00

And THEY DID. Let me explain. The lectureships just got over a couple of days ago and that is my reason for not telling you all about this sooner. We got awesome news when we called home to find out why david had not come to the lectureships. (we had heard on Monday that he should have already left so when he hadn't arrived by wed. we decided to call.) On this call Kevin got to speak with Nancy. For those of you who do not know Nancy is the minister's (David) wife at our church back home in Saint John. 5 or 6 years ago Nancy had been in a car accident and now lived in constant pain. Last semester she suffered a strong which just further worsened her condition. Kevin talked to her on the phone and she told him the story of a Miracle ... God's miracle for her! I will try to give you the brief summary ... She had been watching a Billy Graham special on TV and felt the urge to call in for prayer, after a period of debating it with herself she did so. She told the girl on the otherline her name and her health situation and the girl read her a scripture and prayed with her. Then Nancy went to bed. She had some trouble sleeping and woke quite early the next morning around 4 Am. To cut the story short, when she got up she realized ALL her pain was GONE. For the first time in 6 six years she felt no pain. After doctors ppointments and physio appointments no one can explain why. But she can. Her answer GOD!!!! and I have to say that I agree.

For those of you skeptics out there I am not making this up!!!!

Also I have good news for all. I have my course schedule for this summer and I will be home on June 21 ... just in time for Shyann's birthday. YAY!!! and I will be a University graduate when I return YAY!!!! And for those of you who are looking for the next picture I promised here it is. THe guys just love making fools of themselves.

Now-a-days

2006-01-16T16:28:00.000-08:00

So I was Home for the Holidays and I picked
up this cool CD from Eric. It had all the pics from MCF on it so I thought I would randomly share some with you over the next little while. So the first ones I choose to share are of brandon Shyann and Kathleen... Look forward to one of Timmy and the guys next week... LOL

OK now on to the actual life update. So School is good I'm having tons of fun and making new friends mind you this makes me miss the old ones twice as much.
I Miss you Michelle.

Anyway I came back to the college and Sara was here! She was visiting with Randy. I was happy!!! Then I went to all my classes and found out that although there is a LOT of work to do for them I think I am really going to enjoy them. They are all pretty small except for one of them. And I know like everyone in the Gospel of John class and it is going to be a good semester. and I'm looking forward to Michelle and Shyann comming to visit. Only a Month and a half left and My Daddy is comming too... YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't seen him since the summer so I'm really looking forward to it... Can you tell I'm excited? LOL

Time to get back to homework though but I leave you with the promise of a proverbial thought and new pics soon. And to those of you who read this blog and don't comment ... I like comments. It gives me ideas on what to write about when I run out of ideas. Talk to you all soon!

Stepping up to the plate

2005-12-10T18:06:00.000-08:00

" If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ. Where the battle rages, there the loyalty of the soldier is proved, and to be steady on all the battlefield besides, is mere flight and disgrace if he flinches at that point." Martin Luther

I Love this quote, and I felt the need to share this with you today.Think about this... If you are a Christian this applies to you!!

So often in life we "scream" I'm a Christian... (sometimes our t-shirts do the screaming for us) but then we talk about the sin around us like it's a joke because it is "normal"... We need to make a choice! We either stop declaring we are Christians or start standing up against the sins we so often ignore. (And YES!!!! that means the sin in our own lives as well) Just some food for thought.

ANYWAY.... I had an awesome christmas break despite the fact that I was so sick christmas day I had to go to the hospital LOL ... I got to see the kids and Michelle and Thomas and Bonnie YAY ... I would have liked to be able to talk to greg longer but we were all really busy. At my Nan's I got to see all my cousins and family It was great. I found out that Josh, Samantha and Stacey are all graduating this year. YAY I am so proud of them. I passed all my courses... YES EVEN BUDDHISM. ANd I finally got the pics from MCF from Eric. I will post some of them at a later time. Welcome to a New Year!!!!!

LOVE ALWAYS

Exams are over... Almost

2005-12-08T07:26:00.000-08:00

So I wrote my last exam for UPEI today and I think I actually passed them all! YAY! I can't wait til I'm done school for good. I still have one exam left it's at MCC. My English Comp final! It is on the 15th. Kevin and I are doing good and school seems to be ok but exams and marks put a lot of stress on a relationship... those of you who are a couple know what I mean. So while we wait to get our marks back prayers are greatly appreciated. I'll be home for Christmas on the 16th and I can't wait. I miss the kids (Shyann, Brandon, Jessica, Kathleen, Alicia, Chelsea, Emily, Justin, Katlin, Cassy, Jarod, Bradley, and the others) so much I can't wait to see them. Christmas Eve is going to busy this year. Kevin and I have decided to compromise. We are going to skip the Christmas eve service at the church in favor of going to my Grandma's then head over to his Nanan's at 8 or 9ish depending. To be honest we can't remember what time the service ends so we'll meet his family at his Nanan's after the service. It should overall be a good christmas. I have no internet access at home so I prolly won't update again until after Christmas so ... MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

School and fun at MCC

2005-12-03T19:08:00.000-08:00

Ok So I've decided I am going to join the numbers at MCC in the fall... the only problem ... I am petrified I am not going to graduate this summer. I have been working my but off all semester and I still think I am going to fail my one required course I am taking this semester. (out of six courses this semester only one of them is a required course) Buddhism East and West is the toughest course I have ever taken (besides University Math) and if I fail it I have to retake it and that may mean either dropping my minor or not graduating this summer. It sucks!

For next semester I have signed up for all my courses... I am taking six again. Myths of Hate and Evil with Joe Validum. The Gospel of John and Jesus and the Gospels with Jon Von Kodar. Abnormal Child Psychology. The Prophets and Wisdom Literature with Callum Beck. and Methods and issues in Biblical research with Brenton Dickieson (a guy from my church). So it should be an interesting semester. If I can make it through this semester... all that's left is Exams!!!! YAY!!!

So now on to fun stuff... we had our christmas party with MCC last night and it was a blast. We had tons to eat and tons of laughs. and although I don't have any pics from that I do have some of the guys getting ready for the Santa clause Parade! Enjoy!!!!

Buddhism SUCKS!!!

2005-12-02T12:50:00.000-08:00

OK I know this is going to come across sounding biased and politically incorrect but I have to say it. I entered a class this semester called Buddhism East and West. I didn't enter it because I wanted to but because it is a required course in order for me to obtain my degree. So at the end of my first class I thought "Man this is stupid... or maybe I just don't get it ... but I can not imagine spending my life staring at my belly button trying to convince myself I don't exsist. It is a lifestyle that just doesn't appeal to me." But I came to terms with the fact that this is what the religion is and I have to study it. But today I realized something ieven worse then a wasted life... In pure land buddhism they deem the normal road to hard so they put their faith in a savior . At first I though YAY finally something is going to make sense ... Boy was I wrong... They put all they're faith and trust in this guy so the can get to the pure land (which by some Buddhists is compared to heaven)so that they can stare at their bellybuttons convincing themselves they don't exsist so they can leave the most wonderful place for .... Nothing. I don't understand why anyone would create a religion where, when you get to heaven you leave so that you can rest in HELL for eternity... I just doesn't make sense to me. Forget the fact that do to the fact that they don't know Jesus they are already going to Hell and think about it this way ... that's where they want to be ... that is their aim! I think it is so stupid and to put it blutly Buddhism Sucks!!!!!

If you have any comments or what to make this make sense for me please leave a message

Never let the FEAR of striking out keep you from playing the game

2005-10-14T18:48:00.000-07:00

OK so I'm busy and yes I should be studying for the Midterms I have Monday and Tuesday or maybe writting my two Book reviews that are due Wednesday or maybe studying for the "Quiz" I have friday. But instead I am doing what a lot of my friends are doing right now... Procrastinating (I think that is spelled right).

This week it finally happened ... I caught the dreaded flu that has been going around to all my classmates... My work load doubled and I am behind in everything and sowing i'm being buried alive by school work. Have any of you read from Deuteronomy to chronicles in a weekend? I have to do that now so if you have, let me know so that I know that is actually possible. Anyway I've noticed this week that one of my downfalls with school is that I'm so afraid of failing that sometimes I don't give my best... Like i'm afraid my best isn't good enough ... like it'll totally hurt more to give it all of got and fail then to just try a little and fail... I don't know anyway I've decided that this fear of failing is becoming a major problem ... now don't get me wrong I still try at school but I don't always give it my all... Like tonight I have all this homework for this week and yet I'm procratinating ... I have decided to make a change !!!!

NO MORE PROCRASTINATING (or at least i'm going to try not to)

I am going to do all my work and do it to the best of my ability. I heard this saying and this week, as I realize my faults, it has been running through my head and I just want to leave these words with you "Never let the FEAR of striking out keep you from playing the game!"

It's been forever

2005-10-02T17:47:00.000-07:00

Ok... Sorry it's been so long. Everything has been so busy since my last entry. I'm now back on the island ... Prince Edward Island that is. Toronto was a blast and I had tons of fun with the kids babysitting and running summer programs I miss everyone back home so much... You guys consider yourselves loved.

School is going well. More work then ever though. I have a new proof and he's from Harvard so he's doing everything the "Harvard way" it's so much work! I now know for a fact I could never go there. I get to go home this weekend for thanks giving. Thank God really cause I definately need the break and I miss everyone so much.

Anyway for those of you who don't know there have been some minor changes to my plan for the next couple of years. Kevin has decided (I think anyway) to do 4 years instead of 2 which puts him on the island for an extra 2 years so I have decided instead of taking time off to pay off my studet loans, I will continue on in September at MCC to get my Bachelor in Bible and Ministry... So I will definately be needing your love and prayers as things will probably start getting quite stressful soon.

As for life in general Kevin and I are doing well or at least I believe us to be doing well LOL... :) and for everyone back home see you friday.

"People think i'm strange does that make me a stranger, My best friend was born in a manger"

MCF and Beyond

2005-08-11T20:30:00.000-07:00

I realize its been a while. After MCF things just kept getting busier, so I guess I will tell you about MCF first. It was a complete and total blast, I had so much fun. All my friends were there. I got to see people I haven't seen in forever!! I miss you guys!! Just in case you are wondering who that is, its David, Ryan and Eric, and the guys from the island.It was awesome, David and Ryan came in and Tim told them to run, but they knew it was pointless, so they caved and gave me a hug. No one was sure if eric was going to be there so when I saw him I went running down the hall and nearly ran him over. I miss you guys soo much!! By the way eric send those pics or I am gonna beat you!! Besides that MCF was a blast cause I got to spend time with my friends (Michelle Came YAY!!).

Onto other events, the closing of the kids programs is drawing near, patience is wearing thin, and Thomas is ticking me off. The kids are learning the music well and I am so ready for my vacation. I love these kids but I can't wait for Toronto. I am going to see my dad in 10 more days (YIPPEE) and I can't wait. Kev's going with me this trip so it should be amazing. When dad has to work atleast I will have someone to talk to while I walk to Young street. Anyway thats about all for now.

Love ya lots,

And your comments are much appreciated!!

2005-07-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

Shy and Kathleen

2005-07-23T15:43:00.000-07:00

Shy and Kathleen

The Girls

2005-07-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

Ok so this weekend was Jessica's birthday party and I promised my aunt (Bertha) that I would help her decorate. No problem ... well I forgot I had Shy it wasn't an issue though ... Bertha just told me to bring her up too. Jessica and Shyann played all morning until the girls showed up for Jessica's party. We had to leave the party early so that we could make it into town for the night.

When we got back to my house Kathleen came over to hang out with Shyann. I think it's wonderful that the girls hang out together just so long as they're supervised. Afterall they are teenage girls and I know some of the ideas that get and they need someone to say "hey that could really get us into trouble.) anyway while they were here I got some really good pics of us.

While they were here Dewey stopped by and droped off my birthday present. It is beautiful. It is a pretty blue skirt and a white tank top blouse. It is very pretty and I just love it. anyway here is the pics.

Camp Rocked

2005-07-15T12:33:00.000-07:00

Ok... I'm back from camp and it totally rocked I have never had so much fun... the kids are great... the councillors were great ... over all the week was great!!! If you wanna know how great it was I have 3 hrs of footage to show you. I'll be posting some pics soon I hope and then you can see the fun for yourself.

Anyway, now it's time to get back to real life and look forward to my next escape... MCF... Man I can't wait. I might have even talked some of my campers to attend it is so totally gonna rock.

Tell ya more about it later.

WOW whata night

2005-06-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

Ok... the first night of Splish Splash is over and it was awesome.

We only had five kids but five is better than one... We had a blast!!! My little cousins Jessica and Bradley were both there it was great to have them. Brandon and Shyann both came as well and I think fun was had by all. Although only 5 kids came we had 14 registered and I have a feeling next week attendance will be higher. LOL :D

I am currently at my Grandma's and spending time with my little cousins... I love my family!!!!

Anyway have a great week everyone and i'll udate again at the end of the week.

2005-06-25T21:13:00.000-07:00

I Love this pic

I just got down visiting Kevin's blog and this is his Pic I thought it was so cool I just had to show all of you!!!
AWWWWW... I love kitty's so much. They are adorable!!!

Welcome to my spot

2005-06-25T20:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome... well this is kinda the first time i've ever done this so here goes nothing.

I'm gonna use this lovely space to talk about whats going on in my life... somedays it will be a venting session and somedays it will be a i'm sooo excited I'm going to burst if I don't tell someone session so please feel free to post and tell me what you think.

Anyway I guess thats all I have to say for today!!

ttyl