A little late...

So of course it's been a while since I've updated you guys... Sorry about that... Like I said in the first post- I'm TRYING to keep this up.

School is crazy busy. Professors are trying to get everything in before the end of the semester.

Work is nothing but ridiculous. DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA. I'm not the center of it or even in it so why does it bother me?? I think it bothers me because work used to put me in the best mood! I could have a horrible day and walk into work and just light up. Now a days I can be in the best mood- go into work and be ready to walk out in 5 minutes. There's nothing like a restaurant to turn mid twenties people into 6 year olds. I'm definitely getting tired of it. I'm thinking about looking for a job somewhere like a hospital? I think I'd like it. (or I hope so considering that's what I'm spending thousands of dollars to go into). I'm thinking about applying at Cheddars opening in Mt. Juliet soon. I know it's just another restaurant and it's going to be the same 6 year olds and the same drama but I think serving there a couple nights a week I could make a pretty decent amount. One thing about the restaurant business that I'll admit is good (if you're a server) is that if you decide you want to go somewhere (6 flags) or you want a new cell phone just because- you can pick up an extra shift and make some extra money that night.

On to more fun things-
Hannah is doing well and I love getting to spend time with her. I frequently think about my friends who are married (at a ridiculous young age) who don't get to have sleep over and silly nights with their best friends and it breaks my heart. I love the crazy nights I get to spend with my friends.
I miss Katie on a daily basis. I'm ready for Christmas to get here so she'll be home :)
Hailey's birthday is coming up soon (Monday). She is at MTSU now but somehow I see her just as much as when she was in Knoxville.... how does that happen??
Kristen had to withdrawl from Tech because of health issues. She has been diagnosed with all 5 types of epilepsy. Be praying for her please.
Mom is sick right now- some virus. It's sad :/ she's pitiful. We went to Christmas Village the other day- that's always one of my favorite things to do with mom. We have so many things that I will always enjoy doing- even if I don't see her as much these days...
Sonny is doing well. He started decorating for Christmas already.
Then there is my precious boyfriend. Every time I think he is just as good as it gets- he gets better. He is the sweetest thing. He got us Garth Brooks tickets :) He went to church with me :) He makes me laugh all the time... literally- ALL the time! He is the funniest person I know. Y'all will like him as much as I do- I know it. He will be going to the Welch family Thanksgiving with me and I'll be going to his family Thanksgiving with him (in Ohio... going North for the holidays..) And he'll be spending Christmas with me and all my families :) I'm so excited we get to be together during the holiday season. There would definitely be a huge part missing if he weren't here.


Then there's God... I've started a new devotional book- it's called "Jesus Calling"
I'll share today's entry with you-

"I am Christ in you, the hope of Glory. The One who walks beside you, holding you by your hand, is the same One who lives within you. This is a deep, unfathomable mystery. You and I are intertwined in an intimacy involving every fiber of your being. The Light of My Presence shines within you as well as upon you. I am in you, and you are in Me; therefore, nothing in heaven or on earth can separate you from Me!

As you sit quietly in My Presence, your awareness of My Life within you is heightened. This produces the JOY of the Lord, which is your strength. I, the God of hope, fill you with all Joy and Peace as you trust in Me, so that you may bubble over with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Sometimes I forget that God is always with me- of course I remember when I'm happy or I've been obviously blessed; but when I am afraid or worried I tend to forget WHO is beside me. The comfort I have when I remember God is beside me always and will never leave me is so far beyond any comfort even my sweet mom could give me as a little toddler when I was sick. There is nothing better than knowing My God will always love me and hold me close to His side. Even when I mess up I know He still holds me right under his loving arms. He won't let go... now it's up to me to hold on too.


Love you guys... see you at Thanksgiving. (Lee will see you too!!)
Linds