Tuesday, December 30, 2008

words by andrew peterson.

This is on the album by Andrew Peterson called "RESURRECTION LETTERS", I just had to share this with you because it blessed me in so many ways when I read it today. It's kind of long, but once you start reading it, you will want to keep going.

"He came back.

After that brutal Friday, and that long, quiet Saturday, he came back.

And that one intake of breath in the tomb changes everything. It changes the very reason I drew breath today and the way I move about in this world because I believe he's coming back again. The world has gone on for more than two millennia since Jesus' feet tread the earthhe made. What would they have said back then if someone had told them that some two thousand years later we'd still be waiting? They would've thought back to that long Saturday and said, "Two thousand years will seem like a breath to you when you finally lay your crown at his feet. We don't even remember what we were doing on that Saturday, but let me tell you about Sunday morning. Now that was something."

These many years of waiting will only be a sentence in the story. THis long day will come to an end, and I believe it will end in glory, when we will shine like suns and stride the green hills with those we love and the One who loves. We will look with our new eyes and speak with our new tongues and turn to each other and say, "Do you remember the waiting? The long years, the bitter pain, the gnawing doubt, the relentless ache?" And like Mary at the tomb, we will say, "I remember only the light, and the voice calling my name, and the overwhelming joy that the waiting was finally over."

The stone will be rolled away for each of us. May we wait with faithful hearts. -AP"

I don't know about you, but this gets me excited!

Monday, December 29, 2008

A MUST SEE




Please go see Marley & Me. My favorite movie of all time!
http://marleyandmemovie.com/

So, I was off work for five full days. I got a lot of stuff accomplished. Two Extra Big sized pillows for $12.99 a piece at ROSS dress for less. I am easily amused. I heard about Ross from my roommate Jessica Gandy. I have two roommates. Jessica Gandy...girl who can design on a dime, and Tiffany Murdock...the world's best Coach of the YEAR.
I am serious; Gandy is magic. She can turn anything into art. I am so thankful for them, and I like to think about how continuously faithful the Lord is to surround me with like-minded people who encourage me, and push me closer to our Savior. Although, we are different in so many ways, our conversations are a reminder that we are all part of one body. And, I am thankful for them when I look at my shopping list...here is an excert from it:
Things to do:
1.Chocolate ice cream
2.Cereal (replace Tiff's)
3. Wheat thins, multi grain (replace Gandy's)
4. Milk (buy the kind Tiff likes b/c you drank all of hers)
5. Chocolate milk
6. Chocolate syrup
I guess you get the point!




Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Wave Goodbye to another Year!

Let me tell you about these pic's. This is my younger sister Anna on her 21st birthday with our grandparents. I was 3 1/2 years old when the Lord put this lil' buddle of joy in my life. At the time, I wasn't too thrilled b/c I loved being the center of attention. However, she grew to be my best friend. What a great picture of grace in my life; I never did anything to deserve to be a big sister. She is a true joy (most of the time) lol!!! One of my fondest memories of her that will always rest deep in the chasm of my childhood (it doesn't get brought up very often) is when my mawmaw Pat gave her a permanent. Just imagine a shy lil' girl (I don't know, probably 4 at the time) being transformed into the sassiest thing with an opinionated kind of sass over night... just a couple dozen hair rods and some stinky juice, and she has never been the same. We always say that Anna got her personality when she got her perm. Also, I loved it when she was a mascot for my cheerleading team along with my other little sister, Emily whom I will tell you about later. They both put up with a lot from me, and I am forever grateful. My pop is in the middle, and Marlion is handing Anna her gift....they both love love love ALABAMA FOOTBALL> at any time during a game, you will find ice cubes in their drinks in the shape of the A's.







This picture is from last night at my friend's christmas party.
Ginger, me, Gando,
Allison, Katy

Monday, December 22, 2008

PLEASE LISTEN TO MY AUDIO CLIP!!!!

I went to workplay, AGAIN! please keep in mind when you listen to my audio clip, i was there. i was actually there. i love erin mccarley, and i love that her introduction for the song was butchered because that is exactly something that i would do.

Heather, where did you go?


Fort Payne and Piedmont all in one weekend. I feel like there was a lot of stuff going on, and my calling to be around people and have conversations went from zero to turbo talk in a matter of two days. I prefer it this way; I soak it up. I do not think that I could have asked for a better weekend. Sometimes, I have to remind myself to let other people talk.


F. Y. I. BRANDIE IS ENGAGED!!!! All that keeps playing in my head is, "Oh Heavenly Day" by Patty Griffin (or Griffith I can't remember) because we used to listen to the song while riding in "Misty the Mustang" or Sunny, and ask the Lord to grant us patience. The proposal took place Saturday night, and I was unable to be there. However, because this girl is my BFF. I mean, you do realize that we shared a room for one whole year? She gets her pic up on my blog. YEP, she sure does.
I am praising the Lord for another couple brought together for the praise of his wonderful gracious name. I feel confident that their marriage will display the gospel for the world to see, and I also think that Brandie would title this post, "hot chocolate". LOL~ look at this nice looking couple! :) Bow chica bow wow!

1,2,3

1,2,3
heather, anna, emily