Time

Time has always been preacious to many people in the business world and in the world of most highschool and college students. But since when has time been that precious in friendships as it is valuable to those businessmen/woman. Every spare 15minutes could mean getting a huge project done or getting off DFI. Many people spend roughly 48hrs a week. Those few extra minutes could mean promotion or spending sundays on a blan, bare hall doing school work that could be done some other time (like studyhall)
But in friendships and relationships with family, time has hardly been valued and when it is, its due to a tramatic health-related issue with someone close and dear to the heart. Even then, time spent with the people who are cared about doesn't last long. A lot of times in order for people to realize that the people in their life are the kind one only meets once in a life-time and aren't replacable - even if they have a twin- they need a 9/11 or a death of a relative or something.
How much is it to take maybe 5 minutes to tell someone they're being thought of or that they love them. Love means time, even if its even five minutes. It could mean the world a difference for them later. To hear that someone cares about you could take your day to something pointless to something worth smiling about. Yea, ok you tell someone all the time u love them, but there is no such thing as over using it. The day you neglect yourself of spending time with friends or family or anyone is the day they will need it most. I can almost guarantee it.
We spend so much time focusing on our studies and keeping our grades up and everything else as if that is the most important thing to us. Is that the most important thing? What do you do with your time? your spare time?

without me
someone else will sit in my place
-very similar to me they will be.
there will be events- happy ones-
and many pictures of places i loved,
though will never see again.

the colors they recall i never took for granted.
every one, drank as i could.
moonless nights i think how i miss her,
and could never forget her lightshining on you.
Copyright ©2006 Dorothy Ann Porawski

am i allowed to be angry and happy and miserable all at the same time.Maybe miserable is too strong of a word. I'm should be angry at myself and not at another person(maybe let down) because i let myself get my hopes up when there really wasnt a 100% when it was just a 99%. I'm rather quite happy because i saw Emily C. twice in the past couple weeks and i'm happy that Liz is back to her normal or even happier self. I was really a little worried and was praying for her over homeleave about i'm not sure what myself. I'm miserable or just blahed about realizing how antisocial i really am or at least can be. I'm also kinda unhappy about my morbid side/self surfacing again for unknown reasons.
it makes me smile to hear of Emily Yancer in some form of her writings. Something about her makes me want to go play in a field of daisies and cherish the simple things. Someday i think i'd want to meet a mini version of emily and have her around all the time, especially if i become a teacher.

ok i'm going to stop not having a life and go do something else that makes me procrasinate. that doesnt include rec.



*101 ways to procasinate*

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be destroyed, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28

When you're tempted to let your grumpy mood take over your mouth, remember there are many reasons to give thanks. You belong to God, and nothing can take you away from him!

Ok so, my deary donut girl and I are contemplating the appearance of a new blog as of soon... shall we?

I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. Psalm 119:45

What is the pathway to freedom from the entangle- ments that sin and guilt bring? Devotion to God and his commands! Now is the time to secure a victorious, free future for yourself. Lovingly and wholeheartedly pursue God and his Word!

This is my new favorite picture!

good times!! Dancing on the bus, nothing better

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My Mrs. Thompson

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You are amazing and always will be an amazing teacher to me and have changed me in subtle but very impacting ways. You had been by my side through my three years with you at jr. high. I was talking of you several days back and how i spent some of my lunches with you just talking about life and its happening. Also how, even after i had graduated, I come back to still visit every one of the seventh grade teachers who influenced my life. Some day after I graduate highschool you will find a note under your door instead of a visit- just maybe. Because i dont think i could just leave a note. I think hugs in person would do much better. ;)

And still I am impressed by your heartfeltness and truthfullness. The fustration put into your job because you care about your kids and you WANT them to WANT to learn and have fun and get good grades. even though sometimes you need to be hit in the head in order for you to remember the reasons you teach and why you havent quit or given up.

• You teach because of the light bulb that goes off when a student gets it.



• You teach because of the "wazzz dat?!?" ;)



• you teach because there are children out there who need the love and guidence from somebody outside of their home and you can give it to them.



• You teach because you want your kids to realize their potential if they just TRY!!!

I admire your teaching because of the things you do off the clock and off the job description and the positive attitude you have (most of the time ;)) I admire your friendship because when it gets down and dirty you lay it out straight up and still give comfort in it. I admire you because not only do you teach with passion but you try darn hard to reach the kids you have and treat them like humans, not just some brat for a kid or a screw up. yea you get fustrated and angry and overwhelmed but in the end i KNOW you're going to do what it takes.

I dunno boutcha' but i'm thankful for ya! Happy birthday!

" They hugged each other, and dr. stoddard whispered in mrs. Thompson's ear, "thank you, mrs. thompson, for belieiving in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that i could make a difference."

Note to self:

Three words that discribe me. Yesterday these three came to mind:


The Missunderstood intense choleric

Prayer Requests:

Angie
Pray for me on the tests i have today. I have tests in all subjects today.
My lil bro
my roomie
Emily (all three)
Keri and rest of ppl traveling.
David Crowder
All students in Western Civs.

And I can't hold it in!

I'm SOO EXCITED!!!!

actually, not just this one thing (in the near future) i'm excited about but over homeleave i am keeping my hopes up to go visit Ali, and bob and matt and Rachel (kenjo). I haven't been to their house in forever!

For the last few days i have had this pushing to go actually visit A. Shofner to see how she is doing and give her an uplift with a hug and big smile. After long procrasination, I finally went today and i am very glad I did. Going to see her has been screaming in my head for days and nights and I finally went. She really is a sweet person. I can see it and it can't be denied. ;)

What else..not much.. i had major, MAJOR chest pains on sabbath but now they are little subtle things again. i want to get ahead in all my classes over homeleave and i have a buttload of practicing to do.. and i think ppl are in need of the puter. plus its 9:28 so i have to run

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:26

Our bodies grow older every day, and we inch closer toward death each time we draw a breath. But even as we grow weaker, God is our constant sustainer. His strength never falters.

What can I do when I’m ridiculed for who I am or for my belief in God?
People ridicule what they don’t understand or what they wish they had themselves. David experienced this when his son Absalom tried to take his kingdom away (2 Sam 15).
Feeling the fire of opposition? Check out this advice from 1 Peter 3.
First, your best defense is a quiet offense: 'Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it' (1 Pet 3:9).
Second, quietly trust yourself to Christ (1 Pet 3:15). You trusted Christ to be Lord of your life; now allow him to be Lord over your circumstances. God is trying to develop your character.
Third, be ready to explain your faith when the opportunities arise (1 Pet 3:15-16). Don’t be afraid to admit that you don’t have all the answers.
Even doing all of this still may not relieve the tension. But, 'it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!' (1 Pet 3:17).

Love you Dolly! i miss you too too much! i'm remembering that 99% sure!

What can I do when I’m ridiculed for who I am or for my belief in God?
People ridicule what they don’t understand or what they wish they had themselves. David experienced this when his son Absalom tried to take his kingdom away (2 Sam 15).
Feeling the fire of opposition? Check out this advice from 1 Peter 3.
First, your best defense is a quiet offense: 'Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it' (1 Pet 3:9).
Second, quietly trust yourself to Christ (1 Pet 3:15). You trusted Christ to be Lord of your life; now allow him to be Lord over your circumstances. God is trying to develop your character.
Third, be ready to explain your faith when the opportunities arise (1 Pet 3:15-16). Don’t be afraid to admit that you don’t have all the answers.
Even doing all of this still may not relieve the tension. But, 'it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!' (1 Pet 3:17).

Love you Dolly! i miss you too too much! i'm remembering that 99% sure!

Yesterday's post i decided to delete because, mainly because, the reactions to it may be mostly because of what it was saying basically and the response to those would mainly be based upon the cry. get me? i hope so.. so read it or not yea.. but i thank one person because she sent me an email. She always has. Or should i say, since the parting in July. And i appreciate that because she means it. so that is good. So thanks for that chica! ::hugs::

::out::

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

Spiritual renewal comes from God alone; we cannot manufacture it ourselves. We must depend on him to change our hearts and lives. Ask God to give you the refreshment and new life your spirit needs

Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith. Colossians 2:7

Those who put their hope in God will grow strong. Don't fear the periods of drought in your life; trust in the Lord. He will help you grow through the bad times.

Never too busy

OK so maybe I will be a little busy this weekend. Tomorrow, Friday afternoon my mom is coming up and my lil bro is coming up and we are going to go out for an early dinner. And i wish she could stay for vespers but she doesnt like driving in the dark. But anyway, this is how it goes. I am probably working desk this weekend, working Janitor, Gina is coming up to visit so i'm visiting with her a for a little bit, setting for for senior rec. and taking down and such and the gettys ppl are coming up too so i'm going to go on a hunt for them. It really doesnt seem like a lot when i list it out though.. but it feels like i'm going to be booked.

Anywho real quick I miss my darlin' Kaylee Bretz and i hope to see you sometime in the near future (over thanksgiving break?!)
and sending my love out to ms. porawski!!

Spotting a Fake

A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs never grow on thornbushes, nor grapes on bramble bushes. A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.
Luke 6:44-45



The British Museum in London received an ancient artifact, a painted rock, in 2005. Titled “Early man venturing towards the out-of-town hunting grounds,” it featured animals, a man, and a curious tool. After being on display for three days, the museum removed the artifact from its exhibit. It turned out that the “curious tool” painted on the rock was a shopping cart! A notorious hoax artist was responsible for getting it into the museum, where it remained until experts realized the piece was a fake.

People have the ability to show a certain personality on the outside while being something different internally. And just like the museum’s “artifact,” one’s outward personality can be seen as legitimate if concealed well enough. However, there will come a time when something—a phone call, a speeding driver, a crisis—will expose the person’s true identity. The hoax-life will be revealed. Unless our outward appearance matches our inward appearance, we will be exposed for who we are inwardly. Jesus said, “A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit” (Luke 6:43).

Likewise, a person claiming to know Jesus as Forgiver and Leader should not go around berating or threatening his or her coworkers. These attitudes diminish one’s potential witness for the Lord, giving those who don’t know Jesus “valid” reasons not to believe him. Sooner or later our outward appearances will drown out our inward claims. We should be doing our best to exhibit Christ in the most positive light we can. Otherwise, our words and actions will be revealed as hypocritical.

Let’s be real—to ourselves, to others, and to God—and help others to be the same. That way, the only inward thing that will be exposed is the Lord we love and follow.