2009....

as you all know the year 2009 is coming to a quick end and everyone is reflecting on the past year and yadda yadda yadda....so i thought id go with the flow and make a "2009 reflective" blog like everyone and their mother is doing. so here goes nothing....

what i learned this year:

i think the biggest thing[s] that i have learned this year is that when all things seem like shit its that way for a reason to teach you something and the only way to get through is to rely on the lord and those around you; communication is key in everything because without it things can become chaos and feelings hurt; friends are one of the many keys to happiness - they make everything so much better; people really do care for you even when you dont know it or want to believe it; and last but not least this: live a little and be carefree, dont be too serious and do what you love....you are only on this earth once

i found out that mothers in the 80s were freaking sweet and that MY mother can pull off short dresses and fish nets no matter what she says. i now know for sure where i get my spunk from....

i found out how to have WAY TOO much fun with my friends when we are bored....

this is where my hearts is. it is my home, my sanctuary, and my family....

....though it can kill me sometimes i love it all the more....

i have come to find life-long friends....

my roommates keep me sane and take care of me [sadly i dont have a picture of kizer my second roommate]....

i have learned to rely on the lord through all things, to be more patient [still working on it], spiritual warfare is real, trust is key, the people that are placed around you are there for a reason and that it is so amazing at how many different personalities there are in this world let alone a single blip on the worlds surface....

little things can make all the difference in a person's day....

i learned that even though a good friend moves away they will always think of you and keep you in mind and then visit at the perfect time....

madison joy was born!!!! from her and her brother's birth [idynn] i have learned that good does come from bad situations and brings so much joy to those around them....

and i finally got to put my love of film to the test and create my own short [VERY short] film.

MOSTLY PICTURES....

so ive decided that instead of babbling about my life for the entirety of this blog i would put up pictures i have found around the internet that either inspire me, show something interesting or neat, or are just plain funny/fantastic/need to be shared.

so here goes the first batch....i think ill do five each time

R.I.P. ISAIAH CRAWFORD

Isaiah and Mum

Isaiah and Dad

The Crawford Family

Today the Crawford family lost their six year old son Isaiah who was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. Please keep them and their extended family in your prayers.

I have known this family for six years. Matt Crawford was my teaher, Kristin Crawford was my assistant vollyball coach, and I saw their kids Isaiah, Judah, and Titus all grow up throughout junior high and high school. They are one family that I consider a part of mine and have been a constant reminder to how good God is through the tough times.

They have been an example to all who have met them as to how true, solid faith strives through hell and God always conquers and overcomes what we think to be the hardest of times. Isaiah has taught me to be stong when I think I can't go on anymore and to love without conditions.

May God bless the Crawford family for all they have blessed me with.