No matter how many times we told them how dirty the snow was...they insisted on eating it.
Today I would like to introduce you to another special person in my life...Lauren. Lauren was my play mate all my childhood life. I have so many wonderful memories with my little sister. All the memories of playing with dolls, barbies, playing school ( I was always the teacher of course), building forts out of our bunk beds, and on and on... However, I also have many many memories of us fighting, fighting about what we would play next, which doll house person she would have, etc...we fought A LOT! However although we fought a lot, my love for her never stopped growing. And the older I get the more I grow to love her. She is always there to cheer me up and offer a bright smile. Lauren means the world to me and I love her so very dearly.
Well, today was my first day back to school. I am actually pretty exited about this semester. Although, to be completely honest I would have to say I really do not particularly enjoy school. I don't like the pressure, the tests, the quizzes, and the countless hours of sitting in the classroom, and did I mention the homework...the reports. Simply, I am not a great student. Now I do like to learn- but college always stresses me out. However, this semester I am excited. No- not about the homework and tests. Actually I am already dreading that. But I am looking at this school year a little differently. Last semester and the semester before I saw that I cannot do it. I simply cannot get through college, go to work every day, date, have ministries, and try to spend time with my family. I can't. I try and I try- I simply get so stressed out! And I don't know why- but I can't handle it. So this semester I'm giving it all over to God. Yes, I will still have to studying for two- three hours for every tests. But instead of stressing out between work and school. I am going to rely on God. Somehow in my hectic schedule of 2009 I forgot the several promises God made to me. I forgot that God is my helper. God wants to help me. He knows how I get weak I am. He knows how I get sick and stressed out. I personally think He allows me to get this way to get my attention. Without this weakness,- I would completely forget my Helper, my God. This semester like any other will have its share of difficulties and trials. However this semester will be one in which I try God, and I am confident that God will show Himself in a real and mighty way to me.
Nicole is one of the most special people to me in the entire world. Not only is she my co-worker and friend, but she is also my big sis, and I am so lucky to have her in my life. She knows me inside and out. We have grown up with each other. I remember all the fights we used to get into, however things are so different now. Now, I look forward to every time we get to simply hang out together. One reason why I love my big sis so much is simply because she has always been there for me. From elementary to high school to college to work. I always have known I can count on her. I remember times in elementary or high school when people were plain mean, she would be right by my side comforting me. Then she would go have a talk with some girls. I remembering entering into college...I was so nervous, But Nicole took me right under her wing and helped me get started. Getting a job was another big step. I am naturally very shy. However, once again my big sister showed me the ropes. I honestly don't know how I would have ever made it without a big sister...actually I still don't know how I would make it without my Nicole. She means so much to me. I don't think she realizes how much I look up to her in every way. She is so much more than a sister to me...she is also my dear friend
Me, Paul, and Grandma Hoover
