In case you didn't know, I'll be traveling to Europe on a mission trip with iGo Global, who is also working with IMB, in June of 2011. This will be my third mission trip ever, unless there's some other trip I go on before then. The trip was originally to Japan, but then the trip was changed to The Netherlands. So I have to have a whole new mind set. Culture, time, atmosphere, weather, and much more.
It hasn't fully sunk in yet that I'll be getting on a plane and leaving to a place of tulips, bikes, windmills, and canals. Syked! It's going to be epic and exhausting!
Amsterdam may seem fun and cool, but it's a very secular country. The Red Light District, crack sold in coffee shops, stuff like that.
The trip cost is $3,000, (excluding spending money and costs to get to the airport) God has amazingly, truly blessed me! God can do anything. He has provided so many things for me. It's been inspiration, uplifting, and encouraging to me know that this is what God wants for me. He wouldn't have called me if I wasn't able to do it. God has really been helping me to see realties, grow, pushing me, and has just been awesome.
I'll post more once I know some more.
Thank you to those who has supported me and had read my blog!
Peace, Love, May God Bless You!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
New Year, New Life (Expectations)
Happy New Years! It's 2011.
I'm not all that into "New Year's Resolutions." I'd rather start something right then than to wait, because I might forget. Also, because I'll sometimes break my resolutions.
This new year can be a brand new fresh start for a new life or time to make changes on the journey of Life. Last year was great, but I expect this year to be even better and I expect God to do wonders in my life. It's January, before I'll know it, school will be out. And then in June I'll leave for Amsterdam, Fuge just after I get back, VBS, and then hopefully Super Summer. School will start back up. It'll be another full year of maturing, great experiences, memories, and growing in my walk with God.
I hope this new year will be a new fresh start for those who know they need it. (Although you don't have to wait for a new year to come.)
So have a wonderful 2011!
"Today, think about all of the regrets and struggles of 2010 and then kiss them goodbye... you are not stuck... beloved, it's a new year :)"- Joshua Pearson
I'm not all that into "New Year's Resolutions." I'd rather start something right then than to wait, because I might forget. Also, because I'll sometimes break my resolutions.
This new year can be a brand new fresh start for a new life or time to make changes on the journey of Life. Last year was great, but I expect this year to be even better and I expect God to do wonders in my life. It's January, before I'll know it, school will be out. And then in June I'll leave for Amsterdam, Fuge just after I get back, VBS, and then hopefully Super Summer. School will start back up. It'll be another full year of maturing, great experiences, memories, and growing in my walk with God.
I hope this new year will be a new fresh start for those who know they need it. (Although you don't have to wait for a new year to come.)
So have a wonderful 2011!
"Today, think about all of the regrets and struggles of 2010 and then kiss them goodbye... you are not stuck... beloved, it's a new year :)"- Joshua Pearson
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all know the true meaning of Christmas!
Christmas has become very materialistic. Some people search for the real meaning of Christmas (other than or avoiding the thought of Jesus Christ being born). Some people think that it's about having fun and getting stuff they want; having the holiday mean whatever they want it to be; Santa Claus; time for family to get together... et cetera. Although we may enjoy being lazy, watching tv on the couch with fleece blankets and eating, we all need to take time to acknowledge the best gift of all; Jesus.
We shouldn't just celebrate him on Christmas and on Easter, but everyday and other than Sunday. God sending His Son, His Love, His Glory, it's mind blowing. We are unworthy of His unconditional love. So would it kill us just to say, "Thank you, Lord"? Well, if you never knew Jesus, then literally, yes. Be thankful for all of the things God has given you.
I've recently been so happy and filled with Joy. I wasn't quite sure why. Then only one thing could give me this much satisfaction; Jesus.
Go live life and have a Merry, Happy, Awesome Christmas!
Peace!
Dani
Christmas has become very materialistic. Some people search for the real meaning of Christmas (other than or avoiding the thought of Jesus Christ being born). Some people think that it's about having fun and getting stuff they want; having the holiday mean whatever they want it to be; Santa Claus; time for family to get together... et cetera. Although we may enjoy being lazy, watching tv on the couch with fleece blankets and eating, we all need to take time to acknowledge the best gift of all; Jesus.
We shouldn't just celebrate him on Christmas and on Easter, but everyday and other than Sunday. God sending His Son, His Love, His Glory, it's mind blowing. We are unworthy of His unconditional love. So would it kill us just to say, "Thank you, Lord"? Well, if you never knew Jesus, then literally, yes. Be thankful for all of the things God has given you.
I've recently been so happy and filled with Joy. I wasn't quite sure why. Then only one thing could give me this much satisfaction; Jesus.
Go live life and have a Merry, Happy, Awesome Christmas!
Peace!
Dani
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Chess
I was playing chess on my laptop and then all of a sudden, something big hit me. Chess can be used to help explain our purposes in our Christian lives. I'm just covering regular chess this time, not suicide, crazy house, or any other version.
Let's just say, God is the one who observes the pieces. Although, we have free wills, we are suppose to follow what God wants us to do. In this case, we each have a spot and a role in which we play in the "game." If we don't do what we are meant to do, then it will weaken the defense of the "King." God DOES NOT CONTROL US; but has plans for us.
For our roles, God may want us to stay a in a certain place or have certain role, or, in a way, be promoted to a different role.
Pawns
Knights
Castles
Bishops
Queen
King
I consider the king to be like God's name, existence, Word, dignity, or something along those lines. The queen is the Church of Christ. The queen can make every move the other pieces can (except the knight). The church can do just about anything for God. Castles, Bishops, and Knights are all the ones who (independently) do their best to protect the King in different ways. The pawns, sadly I consider to be on-the-fence or luke-warm Christians. They don't do much, are often wasted, and occasionally help out the other pieces. One the other hand, they can also be considered new Christians. Now whether they ever become anything higher than a pawn, that's something else.
Chess is not like checkers. It's more like the very advanced version of checkers. It takes lots of skill and strategic thinking to play. It's hard. We are the white pieces in the game battling against the black. God will always be the undefeated, but we can't just let Satan eat away at God's dignity here on earth. If you're just luke-warm, then you're certainly not for us; but working against us. (Such as being bad ambassadors for Christ.)
"Your life is like a chess game: you can have all your pieces in the right place but without a King, you've already lost."- Isaac Deitz
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask.
Let's just say, God is the one who observes the pieces. Although, we have free wills, we are suppose to follow what God wants us to do. In this case, we each have a spot and a role in which we play in the "game." If we don't do what we are meant to do, then it will weaken the defense of the "King." God DOES NOT CONTROL US; but has plans for us.
For our roles, God may want us to stay a in a certain place or have certain role, or, in a way, be promoted to a different role.
Pawns
Knights
Castles
Bishops
Queen
King
I consider the king to be like God's name, existence, Word, dignity, or something along those lines. The queen is the Church of Christ. The queen can make every move the other pieces can (except the knight). The church can do just about anything for God. Castles, Bishops, and Knights are all the ones who (independently) do their best to protect the King in different ways. The pawns, sadly I consider to be on-the-fence or luke-warm Christians. They don't do much, are often wasted, and occasionally help out the other pieces. One the other hand, they can also be considered new Christians. Now whether they ever become anything higher than a pawn, that's something else.
Chess is not like checkers. It's more like the very advanced version of checkers. It takes lots of skill and strategic thinking to play. It's hard. We are the white pieces in the game battling against the black. God will always be the undefeated, but we can't just let Satan eat away at God's dignity here on earth. If you're just luke-warm, then you're certainly not for us; but working against us. (Such as being bad ambassadors for Christ.)
"Your life is like a chess game: you can have all your pieces in the right place but without a King, you've already lost."- Isaac Deitz
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask.
Christmas Break
Hey guys,
I've been so busy with school and other projects. All posts have been postponed until- until I finish them.
Christmas break is about to begin for me. And early, because I get to opt out of finals. (hehe) So during this break, I'll be very busy and I'll try to get my promised blog posts out. I've got some much to share with you! I've got a Christmas post and then a New Years post to do. I haven't forgotten about the blog.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
I've been so busy with school and other projects. All posts have been postponed until- until I finish them.
Christmas break is about to begin for me. And early, because I get to opt out of finals. (hehe) So during this break, I'll be very busy and I'll try to get my promised blog posts out. I've got some much to share with you! I've got a Christmas post and then a New Years post to do. I haven't forgotten about the blog.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Sunday, September 5, 2010
The Ladder
Awhile back I was painting in our youth room. I usually don't mind heights. But I got up to the top of some of the real big ladders the weigh about 500 pounds. I climbed them like 100 times that day. I would just get up there, throw one leg over the top so I could hang on, and paint away. I was confident of not falling because the ladder was sturdy.
Well I happened to get on another ladder recently. It wasn't a very sturdy ladder. It had to lean against against a wall to stand. I was afraid to be on it. The it caused me to think about how that can be related to a Christian's way in life.
Sometimes in life you are either climbing up the right or wrong side of the ladder. If you go up the wrong side, the bars are farther apart, which makes climbing harder. Down the wrong path in life leads to struggle. But that doesn't mean that you won't struggle in your life going down the right path either. If you go up the correct side of the ladder, the climb can be easier, but real question is, what kind of ladder are you climbing? Is it stable and supportive? Or is it flimsy and wobbly? That ladder can resemble a support group in your life. Are there supportive people to life you up so you can keep going? If there aren't, it'll be hard to climb that ladder if it isn't supporting you very well. You will become nervous, unconfident, discouraged, and will have a great risk of falling. Getting to the top of that ladder to do your work is the goal.
What's your ladder like? Is it tall, strong, sturdy, and supportive? Does it have any special features or attachments?
Well I happened to get on another ladder recently. It wasn't a very sturdy ladder. It had to lean against against a wall to stand. I was afraid to be on it. The it caused me to think about how that can be related to a Christian's way in life.
Sometimes in life you are either climbing up the right or wrong side of the ladder. If you go up the wrong side, the bars are farther apart, which makes climbing harder. Down the wrong path in life leads to struggle. But that doesn't mean that you won't struggle in your life going down the right path either. If you go up the correct side of the ladder, the climb can be easier, but real question is, what kind of ladder are you climbing? Is it stable and supportive? Or is it flimsy and wobbly? That ladder can resemble a support group in your life. Are there supportive people to life you up so you can keep going? If there aren't, it'll be hard to climb that ladder if it isn't supporting you very well. You will become nervous, unconfident, discouraged, and will have a great risk of falling. Getting to the top of that ladder to do your work is the goal.
What's your ladder like? Is it tall, strong, sturdy, and supportive? Does it have any special features or attachments?
Friday, August 27, 2010
High School
Yo yo yo what up? haha. Well I know that I've got several posts to come and they haven't been published yet. I'm sorry for that. High school has started and I'm a Freshman! Well I'm going to make this one short because i've got homework.
Well so far high school has been great. I'm really digging it, except for the frequent cussing. I like how things are going. I feel like a real teen now. But seriously, this is where I get to live life loud and it's a real faith test. I can't be ashamed to show that I'm a hard core Christian. And so far, that devil doesn't have a hold on me. I'm still standing strong. I'm prepared for the worst, expecting the good or whatever is expected, and hoping for the best. Jesus rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love him so much.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Well so far high school has been great. I'm really digging it, except for the frequent cussing. I like how things are going. I feel like a real teen now. But seriously, this is where I get to live life loud and it's a real faith test. I can't be ashamed to show that I'm a hard core Christian. And so far, that devil doesn't have a hold on me. I'm still standing strong. I'm prepared for the worst, expecting the good or whatever is expected, and hoping for the best. Jesus rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love him so much.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Friday, August 13, 2010
Definition(s) of Respect
I asked my self one time "If I were to explain the word 'respect' to a kid, how would I do it"?
Well with not even looking up the actual definition, I came up with several different usages of the word.
To me, it can represent honor. But then, you can still respect someone with out honoring them.
I also thought that showing respect means that you agree with what a person does or can show appreciation. But then you may not like what someone does or who they are, but you respect them. It can also mean that you look up to them. But there's people who I don't look up to, but still show respect to. Respect can also mean not turning you back on something. Or not underestimating. Like, I show God respect, because He can do anything. But I also do show respect to the adversary, because you shouldn't have confidence in him not hurting you. I try to stay humble. I don't mock him, for that is a trick into sinning. But I'll save that conversation for another post.
Fear and respect are different. You can be afraid of something and not show it respect. You can respect something and not be afraid of it.
But my definition of respect is acknowledging something and being conscious of what/who is doing and is capable of doing.
Actual definition: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/respect
So many Christians wonder why we aren't shown as much respect anymore. Well, besides the devil trying to beat us down, one reason is because we don't show the world enough respect. The world is a dangerous place and know body said that living for God is safe. So we should respect our surroundings. As Christians, we can't let being better than lost get to our heads. Respect is a big thing in my life.
Well with not even looking up the actual definition, I came up with several different usages of the word.
To me, it can represent honor. But then, you can still respect someone with out honoring them.
I also thought that showing respect means that you agree with what a person does or can show appreciation. But then you may not like what someone does or who they are, but you respect them. It can also mean that you look up to them. But there's people who I don't look up to, but still show respect to. Respect can also mean not turning you back on something. Or not underestimating. Like, I show God respect, because He can do anything. But I also do show respect to the adversary, because you shouldn't have confidence in him not hurting you. I try to stay humble. I don't mock him, for that is a trick into sinning. But I'll save that conversation for another post.
Fear and respect are different. You can be afraid of something and not show it respect. You can respect something and not be afraid of it.
But my definition of respect is acknowledging something and being conscious of what/who is doing and is capable of doing.
Actual definition: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/respect
So many Christians wonder why we aren't shown as much respect anymore. Well, besides the devil trying to beat us down, one reason is because we don't show the world enough respect. The world is a dangerous place and know body said that living for God is safe. So we should respect our surroundings. As Christians, we can't let being better than lost get to our heads. Respect is a big thing in my life.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Upcoming Posts
Hey! I know it's been awhile. I've been very busy. Here's a list of upcoming posts.
Soon:
-Super Summer (Transformed)
-Accountability is Our Responsibility
-Untitled
-Likes, Interests, and Inspirations
-My Heros
-Mission Trip
Unsure of Completion:
-People's Urge to Know (Our Existence)
Soon:
-Super Summer (Transformed)
-Accountability is Our Responsibility
-Untitled
-Likes, Interests, and Inspirations
-My Heros
-Mission Trip
Unsure of Completion:
-People's Urge to Know (Our Existence)
Friday, July 30, 2010
Super Summer '10 (Transformed)
Wow. Where do I even begin? There's so much to say. So don't be surprised if this post gets out late.
Well, for a short summary, I have been transformed.
God did it again. He changed my heart, attitude, and they way I think. He got me out of my comfort zone. At home, I was becoming complacent, and starting to fall. But I'm now back up. I'm watching what I do and say. I try to think positive. One way the devil has been trying to distract me is by my thoughts. I can't always think straight. But now I have a better handle in things.
How I got out of my comfort zone. I worshiped like never before. I was really getting into it. I also socialized. And if you knew me, I'm a rather quiet person. I became independent. I didn't really stick with my group; I have gone to Super Summer before. I had a real awesome time.
The speaker, Jamie Tickle, was very good. The Rush of Fools rocked. I ate breakfast with Kevin and I think I lunch with the lead singer Wes! Haha I still cannot get over the fact that I met the ROF.
I love the Trinity Baptist Church people! They are so amazing!
Now today there are still some struggles of temptation and old ways, but with God, anything is possible.
I am also applying to go to Japan!
That's all I can think of to write right now. So I might just write more another time.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Well, for a short summary, I have been transformed.
God did it again. He changed my heart, attitude, and they way I think. He got me out of my comfort zone. At home, I was becoming complacent, and starting to fall. But I'm now back up. I'm watching what I do and say. I try to think positive. One way the devil has been trying to distract me is by my thoughts. I can't always think straight. But now I have a better handle in things.
How I got out of my comfort zone. I worshiped like never before. I was really getting into it. I also socialized. And if you knew me, I'm a rather quiet person. I became independent. I didn't really stick with my group; I have gone to Super Summer before. I had a real awesome time.
The speaker, Jamie Tickle, was very good. The Rush of Fools rocked. I ate breakfast with Kevin and I think I lunch with the lead singer Wes! Haha I still cannot get over the fact that I met the ROF.
I love the Trinity Baptist Church people! They are so amazing!
Now today there are still some struggles of temptation and old ways, but with God, anything is possible.
I am also applying to go to Japan!
That's all I can think of to write right now. So I might just write more another time.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Friday, July 16, 2010
The Step Up.
Hello!
Well, I have my first follower. I'm syked. Now for some minor updates. Soon...VERY soon, I will be teaching 2nd graders. Wow. Yeah, so I need some prayer for that. I've made all of the decor and planing all of the lessons. I feel... well I feel important! I'm making this real simple for my assistants. Wow, I have assistants. Don't worry, I locked up my ego. So I won't brag too much or sound like... um...like I seriously know what I'm doing or have done this before. Because I haven't. This is another step up on God's ladder. Yay!
As you know, I have been very occupied with the VBS stuff. That means I've miss some of my prayer and quiet time. But, thank God, I will be going to Super Summer! A week to get away from some of the stress in life and to focus on what God wants me to do. I have lost sight of what I've been wanting to do in life. I know what I (currently) want to do. Since Christina has came back from her trip to Japan, I've been sorta re-inspired to go. So it's a big decision. I'm about 90% sure I'll go. I've been really praying about it. So I hope you will pray for me to. I've never been out of the country. Anyhoo, I will leave it at that. I must get back to the VBS project.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Well, I have my first follower. I'm syked. Now for some minor updates. Soon...VERY soon, I will be teaching 2nd graders. Wow. Yeah, so I need some prayer for that. I've made all of the decor and planing all of the lessons. I feel... well I feel important! I'm making this real simple for my assistants. Wow, I have assistants. Don't worry, I locked up my ego. So I won't brag too much or sound like... um...like I seriously know what I'm doing or have done this before. Because I haven't. This is another step up on God's ladder. Yay!
As you know, I have been very occupied with the VBS stuff. That means I've miss some of my prayer and quiet time. But, thank God, I will be going to Super Summer! A week to get away from some of the stress in life and to focus on what God wants me to do. I have lost sight of what I've been wanting to do in life. I know what I (currently) want to do. Since Christina has came back from her trip to Japan, I've been sorta re-inspired to go. So it's a big decision. I'm about 90% sure I'll go. I've been really praying about it. So I hope you will pray for me to. I've never been out of the country. Anyhoo, I will leave it at that. I must get back to the VBS project.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Hi! I know it's been a little while since the last post, but I've been really busy with VBS in Fredonia and preparing for ours. Haha.
Okay, recently, I have been in Fredonia. So far, I've only gone 2 nights. A girl likes me! Ahhhh!!!! I'm so happy! She said that I rocked more than her brother! And that she wishes that she had a sister like me! Seriously, I haven't really done much there, but hey, she thinks I'm cool! That's the first time a kid has really adored me. I've met people where the are just a kid person. I've always wanted to be that way. God has answered a prayer!! :)
So anyway, Fredonia has been real great. The kids are good. Getting to see Megan! That's real awesome. The theme is Saddle Ridge Ranch. I have experience this VBS a month ago on the Weir Mission Trip. We went to Parsons. So when I teach 2nd grade next week, I'll have it all down! Haha maybe. But when all of the VBS is over, I'll be sick of Saddle Ridge Ranch! Haha. I don't mean to be a tumble weed, but, cowboy themed stuff isn't my thing. I have no cowboy/girl stuff to wear. So I figured out that I could just draw longhorns and stick them on my hat or something. Haha!
VBS in Cville is next week. I'm so busy prepping! What did I get myself into! Haha. I'm not complaining. But I bet the hair on my knuckles that it will be awesome!
More updates later...when I have the time!
Dani
Okay, recently, I have been in Fredonia. So far, I've only gone 2 nights. A girl likes me! Ahhhh!!!! I'm so happy! She said that I rocked more than her brother! And that she wishes that she had a sister like me! Seriously, I haven't really done much there, but hey, she thinks I'm cool! That's the first time a kid has really adored me. I've met people where the are just a kid person. I've always wanted to be that way. God has answered a prayer!! :)
So anyway, Fredonia has been real great. The kids are good. Getting to see Megan! That's real awesome. The theme is Saddle Ridge Ranch. I have experience this VBS a month ago on the Weir Mission Trip. We went to Parsons. So when I teach 2nd grade next week, I'll have it all down! Haha maybe. But when all of the VBS is over, I'll be sick of Saddle Ridge Ranch! Haha. I don't mean to be a tumble weed, but, cowboy themed stuff isn't my thing. I have no cowboy/girl stuff to wear. So I figured out that I could just draw longhorns and stick them on my hat or something. Haha!
VBS in Cville is next week. I'm so busy prepping! What did I get myself into! Haha. I'm not complaining. But I bet the hair on my knuckles that it will be awesome!
More updates later...when I have the time!
Dani
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Ourselves Will Get in Our Way of Ministry. (Standards)
It came to my attention today of something Christians and I myself will tend to do. We don't want to befriend a lost person, or people that do a lot of bad things. But if we do that, it'll give us the appearence of "being to good" for them. But as Chriatians, if we can control the enticing ideas of conforming to the world, we can shine and do what Jesus did. Be a friend to all and keep a safe distance from temptation.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
My Book
Hey there!
I am no writer or a book reader, but I just happen to be writing a book. And just yesterday I started a second book. My first book is called "Surreality" (Sorry, I don't know haw to italicize on here.) and my other book is "The Advancing." These two books are unrelated. "Surreality" is a more serious book and Christian based. "The Advancing" is more, say...it kinda has a stupid plot. It's meant to be more funny and relate to daily frustrations. I won't put many spoilers on here. Sometime I'll put the plot on here.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
I am no writer or a book reader, but I just happen to be writing a book. And just yesterday I started a second book. My first book is called "Surreality" (Sorry, I don't know haw to italicize on here.) and my other book is "The Advancing." These two books are unrelated. "Surreality" is a more serious book and Christian based. "The Advancing" is more, say...it kinda has a stupid plot. It's meant to be more funny and relate to daily frustrations. I won't put many spoilers on here. Sometime I'll put the plot on here.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Weir Mission Trip 2010 (Part 2) Favorite Moments & Quotes
Favorite Moments and Quotes:
Doing VBS with the people and kids in Scammon and in Parsons; Going to Starbucks; Stephen taking unexpected pictures of me, Ringing the bell, singing "Sadie Hawkins Dance" a hundred times, hanging out in the guys' bathroom while Brent cleaned the toilet (he wanted company
Everybody called me Danielle (except Stephen) until I wrote my nickname "Dani" on my name tag. Haha people don't usually call me that, but it's all right. I like the smell of the foam name tags.
Stephen suggested that we bring the foam noodles to VBS in Scammon. The kids beat us with them!
On the 2nd to the last day the kids gave us names. Haileighs was "hairdid?" I don't no ever body's. lol. The kids called Josh "Joshy Washy." haha. "There's a Josh at our school, and we call him Joshy Washy!"
One day, I was wearing my OBU/Super Summer shirt and somebody thought I was like a junior. I had no idea if they were talking about college or high school. Another time somebody thought that I was like a sophomore. My maturity level has gotten higher than 13! Haha
Stephen, Lindsay, and I were in Walmart. I was getting a new bag. We walk to that section, Stephen slowly followed behind texting. Turns out we lost him. We could see him over the racks.
Some of the annoying times was when Stephen took unexpected pictures of me, Brent talking about shows and singing in a real high pitched voice, and Blake being just...himself. But those were fun times.
Spills & Messes: Dr. Pepper busted. The van needed to be loaded for VBS. No body was around, so I picked up the cooler. I was 10 feet away from the van until I realized that I had a big red Kool-Aid stain on my hoodie. I got Alex to help me get it in the van. Oh, thing that irritated me, is that after all that, we replaced that cooler with a smaller one. One time I went to our VBS bin to get out the little foam sticky things, and the whole container spilled. Someone put it in there up side down. So we blame Josh, and then later Stephen. On the last day, Josh spilled the container of jewels and one of the kids knocked over the container of sequins and they went all over the ground.
Brent: "I don't get you Lindsay. You're so quiet. You probably mow so you don't have to talk to anybody.
Brent: "See, I don't get this. Lindsay can eat as much as I do and not put on weight."
Brent: I'm going to die! I'm going to die! (He's at the top of the bounce house slide with 4 other people.)
Me: Hey! How about some Dill Pringles!
Stephen: No! It's nothing but junk.
Me: Then how about the chex mix?
Lindsay: Chex is good.
Me: *Grabs the chex. The reaches for the Pringles. Lindsay pushes the cart so I can't get them.* (I was in the cart.)
(I'm grabbing my stuff to put in the car.)
Me: "Oh my gosh, there's a wasp on the inside"!
Brent: "Just smash it with your head.'
Me: "Brent, do something"!
Brent: *stares*
Me: "Ugh! Fine! I'll just go through the back door. Would mind getting it for me"?
Brent: *stares*
Stephen: "All right! A tornado! Sweet!"
Me: "Aren't you worried?!"
Stephen: "No. These are cool!"
Stephen: "Hey Dani, want some beer"?
Me: "No, I don't drink the light. I drink the hard stuff of whatever it's called."
Megan: "Haha. You don't care about the calories."
(On the prayer walk we went to somebody's house with lite beer. No I don't drink.)
Brent: "Hey Danielle..."
Me: "Oh my gosh Brent! I'm trying to pee! Get out"!
(I thought he actually came into the bathroom.)
Delbert: "And here the girls' showers will have this wood stand that comes down off the wall."
Stephen: "Will we have these"?
Delbert: "Yes."
Me: "Haha. So now you can shave!"
Stephen: "We can now shave!"
(On the last day of the Weir Mission Trip, Del took us to see the new guys/girls cabin. The showers were real nice....)
Anna: "Ooo! I love this game! I'm so good!"
Me: "Here's a card."
Anna: "No, I don't need that."
*A card goes down* *SLAP!*
Haileigh: "Oh, Stephen has some competition now!"
Stephen: *sighs*
Stephen: "Ok, they're counting on you guys to do the music."
Me: "What?! I can't sing! I don't do karaoke! If you want to hear me sing than fine." *sings Fireflies by Owl City*
Stephen: *gives me a weird look*
Me: "Do we really have to do the music"?
Stephen: "No, I was just joking."
Me to camera dude: "Are you filming us or taking pictures"?
Cam dude: "Video. And don't worry. There's no volume. So I can't pick up your cuss words."
Stephen: "Haha. This places is bleep awesome"! (He didn't swear. He just said "bleep.")
Blake: "I bleeping love this place!"
(What happens here on the 2nd day, lasts the whole week. And thanks to Stephen, he has taught Blake so swear cleanly. Blake becomes even more annoying.) Haha
Megan: "Well I'm leaving now." *gets in car and leaves*
Stephen: "Where's Betty going"?
Me: "You mean Megan"?
Stephen: "Yeah."
Me. "Uh...She's going to work."
Brent: "So he was calling me jiggly man and asking me if I was Jewish, or if I was pregnant."
Me to Blake: "Dude that's fricken insulting"!
Josh: "Yeah that is insulting. Like you wouldn't say, 'You're so Asian." *looking at me*
Me: "Ugh"!
Delbert: "All right! I need some people with shovels to get in the dump truck and shovel out the sand."
Me: *looks at truck* "Are you sure this is safe"? *climbs*
Delbert: "Yup."
(I'm grasping onto the sides of the truck trying to stay on.)
Kate to Blake: "So which one of us do you want to go with?
Blake: "I want to go with you."
Kate: "I'm not staying any where, I'm just going back and forth. So where do you want to go? Do you want to go with Anna, Brent, and those guys?"
Blake: "No! I don't want to go with Brent!"
Kate: "Do you want to Josh and Dani?"
Blake: "I'll go with them."
Me: "No!!!! I don't want Blake! He'll be so annoying!"
Stephen. "Hahaha."
Me: "What"?
Josh: "He drew Dani with a mustache"!
Me: *I look.* "Stephen! Oh my gosh! Don't make fun of my facial hair"!
*I might add more later.
You can tell I had a good time. lol
Doing VBS with the people and kids in Scammon and in Parsons; Going to Starbucks; Stephen taking unexpected pictures of me, Ringing the bell, singing "Sadie Hawkins Dance" a hundred times, hanging out in the guys' bathroom while Brent cleaned the toilet (he wanted company
Everybody called me Danielle (except Stephen) until I wrote my nickname "Dani" on my name tag. Haha people don't usually call me that, but it's all right. I like the smell of the foam name tags.
Stephen suggested that we bring the foam noodles to VBS in Scammon. The kids beat us with them!
On the 2nd to the last day the kids gave us names. Haileighs was "hairdid?" I don't no ever body's. lol. The kids called Josh "Joshy Washy." haha. "There's a Josh at our school, and we call him Joshy Washy!"
One day, I was wearing my OBU/Super Summer shirt and somebody thought I was like a junior. I had no idea if they were talking about college or high school. Another time somebody thought that I was like a sophomore. My maturity level has gotten higher than 13! Haha
Stephen, Lindsay, and I were in Walmart. I was getting a new bag. We walk to that section, Stephen slowly followed behind texting. Turns out we lost him. We could see him over the racks.
Some of the annoying times was when Stephen took unexpected pictures of me, Brent talking about shows and singing in a real high pitched voice, and Blake being just...himself. But those were fun times.
Spills & Messes: Dr. Pepper busted. The van needed to be loaded for VBS. No body was around, so I picked up the cooler. I was 10 feet away from the van until I realized that I had a big red Kool-Aid stain on my hoodie. I got Alex to help me get it in the van. Oh, thing that irritated me, is that after all that, we replaced that cooler with a smaller one. One time I went to our VBS bin to get out the little foam sticky things, and the whole container spilled. Someone put it in there up side down. So we blame Josh, and then later Stephen. On the last day, Josh spilled the container of jewels and one of the kids knocked over the container of sequins and they went all over the ground.
Brent: "I don't get you Lindsay. You're so quiet. You probably mow so you don't have to talk to anybody.
Brent: "See, I don't get this. Lindsay can eat as much as I do and not put on weight."
Brent: I'm going to die! I'm going to die! (He's at the top of the bounce house slide with 4 other people.)
Me: Hey! How about some Dill Pringles!
Stephen: No! It's nothing but junk.
Me: Then how about the chex mix?
Lindsay: Chex is good.
Me: *Grabs the chex. The reaches for the Pringles. Lindsay pushes the cart so I can't get them.* (I was in the cart.)
(I'm grabbing my stuff to put in the car.)
Me: "Oh my gosh, there's a wasp on the inside"!
Brent: "Just smash it with your head.'
Me: "Brent, do something"!
Brent: *stares*
Me: "Ugh! Fine! I'll just go through the back door. Would mind getting it for me"?
Brent: *stares*
Stephen: "All right! A tornado! Sweet!"
Me: "Aren't you worried?!"
Stephen: "No. These are cool!"
Stephen: "Hey Dani, want some beer"?
Me: "No, I don't drink the light. I drink the hard stuff of whatever it's called."
Megan: "Haha. You don't care about the calories."
(On the prayer walk we went to somebody's house with lite beer. No I don't drink.)
Brent: "Hey Danielle..."
Me: "Oh my gosh Brent! I'm trying to pee! Get out"!
(I thought he actually came into the bathroom.)
Delbert: "And here the girls' showers will have this wood stand that comes down off the wall."
Stephen: "Will we have these"?
Delbert: "Yes."
Me: "Haha. So now you can shave!"
Stephen: "We can now shave!"
(On the last day of the Weir Mission Trip, Del took us to see the new guys/girls cabin. The showers were real nice....)
Anna: "Ooo! I love this game! I'm so good!"
Me: "Here's a card."
Anna: "No, I don't need that."
*A card goes down* *SLAP!*
Haileigh: "Oh, Stephen has some competition now!"
Stephen: *sighs*
Stephen: "Ok, they're counting on you guys to do the music."
Me: "What?! I can't sing! I don't do karaoke! If you want to hear me sing than fine." *sings Fireflies by Owl City*
Stephen: *gives me a weird look*
Me: "Do we really have to do the music"?
Stephen: "No, I was just joking."
Me to camera dude: "Are you filming us or taking pictures"?
Cam dude: "Video. And don't worry. There's no volume. So I can't pick up your cuss words."
Stephen: "Haha. This places is bleep awesome"! (He didn't swear. He just said "bleep.")
Blake: "I bleeping love this place!"
(What happens here on the 2nd day, lasts the whole week. And thanks to Stephen, he has taught Blake so swear cleanly. Blake becomes even more annoying.) Haha
Megan: "Well I'm leaving now." *gets in car and leaves*
Stephen: "Where's Betty going"?
Me: "You mean Megan"?
Stephen: "Yeah."
Me. "Uh...She's going to work."
Brent: "So he was calling me jiggly man and asking me if I was Jewish, or if I was pregnant."
Me to Blake: "Dude that's fricken insulting"!
Josh: "Yeah that is insulting. Like you wouldn't say, 'You're so Asian." *looking at me*
Me: "Ugh"!
Delbert: "All right! I need some people with shovels to get in the dump truck and shovel out the sand."
Me: *looks at truck* "Are you sure this is safe"? *climbs*
Delbert: "Yup."
(I'm grasping onto the sides of the truck trying to stay on.)
Kate to Blake: "So which one of us do you want to go with?
Blake: "I want to go with you."
Kate: "I'm not staying any where, I'm just going back and forth. So where do you want to go? Do you want to go with Anna, Brent, and those guys?"
Blake: "No! I don't want to go with Brent!"
Kate: "Do you want to Josh and Dani?"
Blake: "I'll go with them."
Me: "No!!!! I don't want Blake! He'll be so annoying!"
Stephen. "Hahaha."
Me: "What"?
Josh: "He drew Dani with a mustache"!
Me: *I look.* "Stephen! Oh my gosh! Don't make fun of my facial hair"!
*I might add more later.
You can tell I had a good time. lol
Weir Mission Trip 2010 (Part 1)
What I learned:
I've learned a lot over the 5 days. Before the mission trip, I asked
God to teach me something new or just help me to realize things in my
life that I need to change.
Complaining:
I learned that I shouldn't just complain about things
that aren't even that bad. Like on the prayer walk, we met someone who
had back problems. All they had was a rotating fan to stay cool. They
didn't have any A/C nor did they have the strength to do much. And I
was. Complaining about the heat from walking from the van to the
house! I felt so stupid that I was being selfish and a whiner. So I
asked God to forgive me.
People Don't Always Listen to Me:
While we were packing up to go to Scammon. I asked if we needed extra napkins, since we didn't have any the past few times. Nobody says anything. So we end up needing napkins.
On the last day, Del tells Brent, Josh, and I to go put the water, gatorade, and pop in the cooler thing. I finished the water, but it took the TWO guys forever to stack the pop. I kept saying to stack them on their sides instead of upright. But nobody listened, and so came tumbling down the pop. But one thing is, I got some free Dr. Pepper because a can had busted.
The Need for More Contacts:
Here I learned that some people won't answer their phones, even when there's a tornado.
My Cell Phone Battery:
Here I learned that I shouldn't be worried when my battery reaches 80%. I should be worried when it reaches 16%.
Injuries: Wasp sting, Falling off a big sewer pipe backwards, Tripped many times, A bruise from the smashing my side, Sores, Cuts, Falling out of the bounce house, My back hurt
I didn't care. They were worth it!
Weir was awesome! I got to spend time with me greatest best friends. I got to work with children. I think I've mastered my parenting voice. :D I got to know my friends more. Especially Stephen, my associate pastor who is weird, funny, and awesome. We all got a lot of work done in 5 days. I've never worked that hard in my life before. There was probably less than thirty people there. Oh yeah, if Josh hadn't told me about the Weir Mission Trip, our three from FSBC Coffeyville, wouldn't have been there. Thank you, Josh! I miss doing the VBS. I miss Lydia, Hannah, and Isaac. My favs! lol. I defiantly came back with a tan, sores, muscles, and memories. God blessed me with another opportunity to serve.
See part 2 for my favorite quotes and moments.
*I might add more to my note later on.
I've learned a lot over the 5 days. Before the mission trip, I asked
God to teach me something new or just help me to realize things in my
life that I need to change.
Complaining:
I learned that I shouldn't just complain about things
that aren't even that bad. Like on the prayer walk, we met someone who
had back problems. All they had was a rotating fan to stay cool. They
didn't have any A/C nor did they have the strength to do much. And I
was. Complaining about the heat from walking from the van to the
house! I felt so stupid that I was being selfish and a whiner. So I
asked God to forgive me.
People Don't Always Listen to Me:
While we were packing up to go to Scammon. I asked if we needed extra napkins, since we didn't have any the past few times. Nobody says anything. So we end up needing napkins.
On the last day, Del tells Brent, Josh, and I to go put the water, gatorade, and pop in the cooler thing. I finished the water, but it took the TWO guys forever to stack the pop. I kept saying to stack them on their sides instead of upright. But nobody listened, and so came tumbling down the pop. But one thing is, I got some free Dr. Pepper because a can had busted.
The Need for More Contacts:
Here I learned that some people won't answer their phones, even when there's a tornado.
My Cell Phone Battery:
Here I learned that I shouldn't be worried when my battery reaches 80%. I should be worried when it reaches 16%.
Injuries: Wasp sting, Falling off a big sewer pipe backwards, Tripped many times, A bruise from the smashing my side, Sores, Cuts, Falling out of the bounce house, My back hurt
I didn't care. They were worth it!
Weir was awesome! I got to spend time with me greatest best friends. I got to work with children. I think I've mastered my parenting voice. :D I got to know my friends more. Especially Stephen, my associate pastor who is weird, funny, and awesome. We all got a lot of work done in 5 days. I've never worked that hard in my life before. There was probably less than thirty people there. Oh yeah, if Josh hadn't told me about the Weir Mission Trip, our three from FSBC Coffeyville, wouldn't have been there. Thank you, Josh! I miss doing the VBS. I miss Lydia, Hannah, and Isaac. My favs! lol. I defiantly came back with a tan, sores, muscles, and memories. God blessed me with another opportunity to serve.
See part 2 for my favorite quotes and moments.
*I might add more to my note later on.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Welcome!
Hey, I forgot to do an introduction blog. At the moment I have no "observant observers" (followers) on here. But when I do get some, I just want to say welcome! This is my blog. Here I'll write about typical things in life that makes you think. Sometimes, I'll just post news. I don't want to just use Twiiter and Facebook for that!
I have lots of posts coming up! Check out my blog weekly for new things!
Thanks!
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
I have lots of posts coming up! Check out my blog weekly for new things!
Thanks!
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
Thursday, May 27, 2010
My Song (Sinking Treasure) 5/27/10
This is one of my songs I'm writing. Even though I have no musical talent, nor can I sing, and I'm also not a writer or book reader. lol I was inspired an wrote a whole song within an hour. *Note I might edit my song* If you like it, then that's great, if not, then that's your opinion. The song is in it's stage and isn't perfect.
(Verse 1)
I’ve been overcome by all this stress
Oh, Lord please help me out of this mess
Please forgive me Father
I know I’ve made mistakes, I confess
You are the one who listens
I got myself into this and I'm crawling out of this trap
Seeing the light at the top gives me some hope
But these noises are driving me crazy, I think my head might snap
Please get me outta hear by tossing me a rope
(Chorus)
The rejection of our own kind
It’s distracting, It’s disturbing
It’s scarring the tissue in my own mind
Trying to find reality, can’t seem to concentrate
I wish that all of my worries would dissipate
I must repent from my transgressions,
For if I don’t it could lead to my spiritual fate
I’m plainly digging my grave if I procrastinate
(Verse 2)
I’ve been overcome by all this fear
Oh, Lord, please don’t leave me, I want you to be near
The world is attacking me
Even the reflection of myself in the mirror
The glass is breaking
My hands are shaking
Can I do this?
This is hard, but who am I faking?
I’m here, I wanna receive you grace
Give me a new look to my heart’s face
I’ll follow you and do my best
But please be patient, it could be a slow pace
You found value in me, and saved me from sinking
It’s a time I’ve actually been caught thinking
So finally I realize that life’s moving fast
Faster than I’m blinking
(Chorus)
The rejection of our own kind
It’s distracting, It’s disturbing
It’s scarring the tissue in my own mind
Trying to find reality, can’t seem to concentrate
I wish that all of my worries would dissipate
I must repent from my transgressions,
For if I don’t it could lead to my spiritual fate
I’m plainly digging my grave if I procrastinate
(Verse 3)
Now that I know that You’ve forgiven me
You’ve given me sight to see the forest for the trees
Consciously aware of my moral decisions
Yeah, you got me praying on my knees
This song is about someone who makes mistakes and knows what he's doing is wrong. He is finally convicted and turns. Of course no one comes clear over straight away. So this song is for someone to relate to.
(Verse 1)
I’ve been overcome by all this stress
Oh, Lord please help me out of this mess
Please forgive me Father
I know I’ve made mistakes, I confess
You are the one who listens
I got myself into this and I'm crawling out of this trap
Seeing the light at the top gives me some hope
But these noises are driving me crazy, I think my head might snap
Please get me outta hear by tossing me a rope
(Chorus)
The rejection of our own kind
It’s distracting, It’s disturbing
It’s scarring the tissue in my own mind
Trying to find reality, can’t seem to concentrate
I wish that all of my worries would dissipate
I must repent from my transgressions,
For if I don’t it could lead to my spiritual fate
I’m plainly digging my grave if I procrastinate
(Verse 2)
I’ve been overcome by all this fear
Oh, Lord, please don’t leave me, I want you to be near
The world is attacking me
Even the reflection of myself in the mirror
The glass is breaking
My hands are shaking
Can I do this?
This is hard, but who am I faking?
I’m here, I wanna receive you grace
Give me a new look to my heart’s face
I’ll follow you and do my best
But please be patient, it could be a slow pace
You found value in me, and saved me from sinking
It’s a time I’ve actually been caught thinking
So finally I realize that life’s moving fast
Faster than I’m blinking
(Chorus)
The rejection of our own kind
It’s distracting, It’s disturbing
It’s scarring the tissue in my own mind
Trying to find reality, can’t seem to concentrate
I wish that all of my worries would dissipate
I must repent from my transgressions,
For if I don’t it could lead to my spiritual fate
I’m plainly digging my grave if I procrastinate
(Verse 3)
Now that I know that You’ve forgiven me
You’ve given me sight to see the forest for the trees
Consciously aware of my moral decisions
Yeah, you got me praying on my knees
This song is about someone who makes mistakes and knows what he's doing is wrong. He is finally convicted and turns. Of course no one comes clear over straight away. So this song is for someone to relate to.
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