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Friday, 17 October 2008

  • Yes I am the last Gibbs Girl.. Keeping the name alive!

    Its like suddenly you realize what am I doing with my life? You try to remember what you've been doing when your not working, going to school, sleeping. What do I think about constantly, how do I treat the people around me, what kind of example am I setting? Am I being a good steward?
    Well I have been dwelling on this lately and I realized that I am not living out everyday to the glory of God. So I've been praying for encouragement. Joined a Bible study. Reading some good books. Trying to be a Godly example to people close to me that I know I can influence. Now when you get at the spot where you are ready for a change, ready to give up some old ways, and ready to fill the hole you feel with God.
    So the other day, rather unexpectedly, I was able to witness to someone that as of two months ago was someone I despised. However, I have forgiven this person and had become their friend. One day in our conversation "religion" was brought up. I was able to express to them my beliefs and how I don't believe in religion but a relationship with God. We covered a great deal of important issues and although nothing resulted from the conversation I may have planted a seed. It was an answer to prayer! I think I need to be able to witness to nonbelievers (who are willing to listen) to be built back up. It reminded me of little things I have done that have set myself apart from other people.. by never cussing when I talk to him, what I talk about. I was excited to be used by God in this person's life even in a very small way.
    I found myself saying yesterday that although I know this life is nothing compared to what heaven will be like I still have so much more I want to do before God comes back.. Then I thought well whats so great about my life right now. I'm not doing all those things I want to accomplish, I'm not living everyday like its my last. So I'm learning to be happy in the little things, find joy in realizing the blessings I have, praying for certain people often, and allowing God to flush out the bad.
    So there you go a little bit of what is on my mind..
    Before I become the only single girl left.. only one living at home.. 


Thursday, 31 July 2008

  • The summer of life will inevitably slip into autumn..

    I realize it has been almost a year since my last post. I thought I would change that by telling you a little of what life has been like the last 11 months. I can start by tell you some highlights of the year. First my grades were very good and I made the Dean's list both semesters. Made some lasting friendships that have been an incredible blessing. Went on a trip with Matt to D.C. And God has taught me a lot!!!

    My cousin got married! 
      
     One of my closest friends Jenna now has been an amazing blessing and I would not have made it through this summer without her.. She is definitely the funniest person I've ever meet.


    I have had a new roommate Melissa who is a basketball player at our school and has been a good friend of Mia and mine this last year.


    I had my first Valentine who was incredibly romantic..



    Took an amazing trip to Washington D.C.. one of the best weeks of my life. I didn't meet the president but I did go into the pentagon and got to walk all over- I have scars on my feet from my shoes to prove it.





    Spent the day at a waterfall with my BEST friends






    Went to the cardinals game


    I also got to work in a daycare the beginning of this summer with some pretty amazing three year olds who may have been the only thing keeping my sane..
    I have always had a difficult time sharing this part of my life and actually being honest about my feelings.. so your lucky I'm learning to be vulnerable. I am now single once again which has been an incredible struggle this summer. Not so much the part about being single but that I no longer have Matt, which scares me to death. Regardless of how long I had planned for this break to be as with most things in life it didn't exactly go the way I had planned and am now only trusting in God and praying for the future. I know that regardless of the future and all the pain this has caused me it has been a good thing for me to experience..  God has taught me many things and has shown me the areas of my life that are needing to change. I currently only have hope because of  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 future” And so I continue to hope but am trying to surrender it(our relationship) to God's time and plan.
    God has been speaking to me daily and encourages me during the day by sending me blessings. Its true God is a comforter!! He has brought me to a place where (what feels like to me) I am completely broken and am in need of direction. I think sometimes we need to be in that spot for God to move us and change us completely..
    I have had many other difficult things happen this summer that have forced me to adjust my life.
    I also have many things to look forward to and everyday am beginning to bring new joys into my life, and trying to continue to have faith that God can change people.

Thursday, 02 August 2007

  • As the summer comes to an end..

    Its been a little while since my last post and yet i cant say I've thought much about writting.. Alot happens in my life that to me seems very important but to others may seem insignificant. I will, however, update you on the highlights of the last few months and may show a picture or two along the way.

    I decided to stay at College of the Ozarks. Somehow I cant imagine leaving all my wonderful new friends and being far away from my old ones too. I found a new program so I can continue doing nursing and staying at Point Lookout. I've had wonderful experience at school and I have loved meeting new people, learning from people, even sharing a room for a year with a remarkable girl who is now giving her whole life to God for the first time.

    A month ago my lovely sister Amanda had a baby William Franklin Sellers who is the spitting image of isaac when he was a baby. I dont care what anyone says I was there when Isaac was born and Will looks just like him..

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    Also two friends of mine got married. I got to share in the bachelorette parties for both and had lots of fun. It seems strange looking back on those times.. when Mia and I first came to HCS when we all used to sing in Ms. Kay's class. Coach Garber yelling at us for laughing, our school projects, 8th grade trip. Seems weird how we've all gone our separate ways had our own lives but can still share in those common memories of our childhood.

    At Starlight, The Wizard of Oz

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    The Wedding

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    The Shindig

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    After all the weddings were over and life was back to normal my mother and I took a little trip to the zoo with Isaac and Daria. I was trying to remember my last trip to the zoo- it was in like 6th or 7th grade with melinda sterling and our small group. Although Mia and I had a great time in Australia with the Kangaroos for five hours it was nice to go everywhere on this trip we even cought the sea lion show. Kinda made me feel like a kid again, looking at the gorgeous birds and even saw a red panda for the first time which is the cutest thing ever.

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    They even got a camel ride

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    Sadly the summer is almost over and I will have to leave my beautiful neice and nephews and go back to school. But I'll enjoy every minute i have at home until its time again to go south and start another year... one down three to go.

Wednesday, 18 April 2007

  • The Pros and Cons for Living at Point Lookout..

    This semester has been pretty tough trying to get good grades and pass everything that I NEED to pass. Isn't it funny the only classes you have trouble in are the ones you need, the other ones seem to come naturally. I've been having thought(never good) about whether or not to continue here at good ol' COFO. I've come to the conclusion that I am planning on leaving at some point to continue my nursing career at another location but as to when this will take place I am uncertain. I have been considering staying another semester here or just waiting till the spring when I can start a new program but I cant decide whether my time here will be well spent or for lack of a better phrase a waste of time. Since my family would like me to stay home and my friends want me to stay its been quite a tough choice.. I even made a list of pros and cons and I had the exact same number in each column ;) I love how that happens. I know the reason I am uncertain and feel confused is because I haven't spent enough time praying about this particular subject. I have however prayed alot about the idea of leaving and feel like it is the direction God is leading me in. I still have much to do and feel like this is all happening way to fast but that is probably because I am in the middle of studying for finals and finishing up projects. I love how big decisions always come at the most inconvenient times. Now I must go to class.. until next time!

Thursday, 22 March 2007

  • I know it has been ages since I update last but honestly not too much has changed.. I did get two pretty adorable chocolate lab puppies who make everyday life far more complicated, but they are so much fun to cuddle up on the couch with. Which of course they are not allowed to be on but when the parents are asleep who would ever know. Its been a lovely week so far. I'm convinced spring break has never seemed so short! I was at Mandi's yesterday and Dar wanted to have a sleep over but since I'm leaving tomorrow to go back to school I wont have a chance to have the kidos over. Sad day. I think I'm finally ready for summer to get here.

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