life lessons..

Over my lifetime I have learned many life lessons that I will forever keep in my heart. Guard your heart, honor your parents, love one another, put others before yourself, pay your bills on time, the greatest truths in life are uncovered with simple, steady awareness, time will heal all wounds, regardless of how you feel at that moment, take lots of picture, bad things happen to good people, and the list goes on and on. Life's little lessons are a gift from God. I believe everything we do in our lives defines us and makes us who we are. We are allowed to learn from our mistakes and make choices that will forever guide our paths. Im just thankful for all of this. My life is not perfect, nor will it ever be. Ive made lots of mistakes and I will continue to make them. The best thing is to be happy with your life and live it to the fullest. You have one life, and one life only. Use it well, make memories, take time to just sit back and watch the sunset.. all of this stuff we take for granted. We are not guaranteed tomorrow.. live today as if it is your last. Love, Joy, Hope... Faith!!!


Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a futre.

What I want

I've got nothing left
I've given my best
And I know I can't do this
On my own
I'm torn between
Going after dreams
Or living with regret
Of letting go
I'm done with banging my head against the door
But can you peel me off this floor
Cuz I don't know if I can get up again
What I want may not be what I need
Have I been let down?
Or am I learning now?
To trust in what I cannot see
But I'm tired of trying to figure out what you want
And tired of always screwing up
But this is all of me
What I want may not be what I need
Just let it go…
What I want may not be what I need

Proverbs 4:23

"When I find myself frustrated, angry, annoyed, or having a stinky attitude, it's because of an unfulfilled expectation. This nips at me all the time. Learning to set aside unmet expectations unselfishly can be difficult."

-"We must renew our minds daily if we are going to have a renewing of our reactions to unmet expectations." "If then you have been raised with Christ, see the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."

-taken from Emotional Purity, by Heather Arnel Paulsen

whoa.. I never knew how much the power of Satan had on a person who is doing the will of God. He was so much a part of my week that I just broke down and wanted to come home. I know I am at Pine Cove for a purpose and this past week was just sooo hard. Its because I let Satan in my life and to eat at my thoughts and actions. oh deeeear get away from me!! My God is AWESOME and loves me sooo much and has so much better plans for me. His strength raises me up when i am down and encourages me when i need help. When I finally realize I dont need anything or anyone but Him its instantly all better. WHOA MY GOD IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so blessed beyond measure.. wow... cant wait. this week I have Castle Rock which is the day camp and I have the 5th and 6th graders. I am sooo happy. Last week I had the 3rd graders, which they are precious, but I soo need a break from the poking and crying and homesickness.. ahh it was rough, but such a blessing at the same time. I love pc towers :)

ooooh here it comes!!

Texas is awesome and im soooo loving being here. at first it was a little awkward and at times i thought why am i even here.. what does God have planned for me.. and then i read our main verse, Ephesians 2:10." For we are God's masterpiece created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared for us in advance to do." This really made me realize that i am here for a reason and He as a perfect plan for my like and a reason i am supposed to be back at the Towers this summer.. although this is my last, im super glad im back. He is alredy stretching me over bounds and leaps and the kids havent even gotten here. This week i have 3rd graders. I am soooo pumpped about it and cannot wait!!! so i guess i must go and sleep.. i have the pc crud ahhh and medicine is wearing me out.

:))
Caadie

PINE COOOVE

Tomorrow is the daaay!! I cannot wait. Im ready to get away and clear my mind. I know this is perfect for me to better myself and be able to listen to what God has to say to me. Pine Cove is my absolute love. I cannot wait to see those little girls faces and see the Lord work through them.. ahh im going to cry im so excited. well I cant say that im going to miss anyone.. ha, i mean i love my fam and all, but i just need to get away from my element to grow and work on some things. Which is exactly why I am sooo excited to move to Texas for almost 2 months. oh gee im soo ready to be back and hopefully God will do some well needed work in my life and Im just suuuuper pumped and glad to have this wonderful opportunity once again.

Caaadie :)

one class... five days...8 hrs a day.. = yiiiikes..


i guess its a good thing this class is interresting and i loooove the teacher! he makes it fun and interresting.

on another note, 10 days til pine cooove.. the love of my life!!!! :))))