--my faith is shaking...gotta keep my head held high..it's the Climb--

I want to thank God for what He has done in my life. Every doubt that I had about anything has been filled with His presence and I am pushing on. God is so good. I just want to praise Him --forever. I love Him so much. Last night as I was pitying myself --haha..I'm human - it felt like God just wrapped his arms around me and His spirit filled my heart and every thing was ---okay. Just a calmness came over me and I knew that I could do anything with His help. I just want to grow deeper in my faith. There are moments at doubt, when my answer doesn't come through on my time, but God's time is the best time. He has never failed, and I know & trust that He NEVER will fail me. I wish that I would have become a Christian sooner in my life. I was missing out on so much & I am so thankful that I made the leap when I did. I have no regrets. As I watch the decisions that friends have made I realize that God's way is the only way that leads anywhere. They are lost and crying out for help, but they can't realize that the world will never help them, yet it is Christ's love that will heal all the pain & strife. I am enthralled by God tonight. I just want to scream and shout "I love you Lord!!." My heart is on fire for Him and I want to uplift Him because He has been so good to me and my family.

God is so good,
God is so good,
God is so good,
He's so good to me!

Look Way Over Yonder Here Comes the Sun Shining Through....[phil sparks]

WOW! It's been forever since I updated. I guess I should, just real quick. Well I am back into the full swing of college. Studying has overtaken my life. The hustle and bustle of classes and students is overwhelming, but I am making it. I am really enjoying my classes this semester, except geography - something with me and social sciences - we don't mesh...I love science but not the whole history part of it all. So that should be a bit of a challenge. This week is going to be VERY intense - only because we are going to FLORIDA!!! hooray hooray - I am ecstatic to get out of this NASTY cold Ohio weather to the warm beaches of Hobe Sound and the surrounding area...anyway.. I have to get all caught up and get all the extra homework ready to take with me and I have to study for upcoming tests this week and next week before we leave. I absolutely love to FLY! It is like riding a rollercoaster - it makes your stomach feel weird and the question of dying is always running through your mind..lol :) Anyway I am looking forward to it, the only downfall is that Cutia doesn't get to go with us because she has to work :( but I am going to enjoy my time. I am attempting to get some tanning in before I head down there - I love getting tan so I am trying my hardest! Well here are a few pictures from January....it was a great month spent with a lot of friends. It is great to have Christian friends who understand where you are coming from....but oh to have more than just a few :) God has been blessing me and has fullfilled my every need and I am VERY thankful for Him in my life - and I made a resolution to grow deeper in my faith...I know that there will be many tests and trials, but I know with God all things are possible ;)

Sledding at Cody's house...

[cody and me]

Hanging out at Starbucks for the 3rd night in a row

[Julie, Jason, Cutia, me and Cody]

Tia and Julie looking very pretty at Hartville Kitchen for Dad's birthday dinner



Dad turned 55 years old this past January 1st

New Years Day at Valeries :) we had a great time!