Descisions, Happiness, Reality...

Ok ...I know it has been a while since I last wrote...and now am not being very detailed...but I will say I am in the process of making some very exciting, life changing choices and want to make sure I am listening closely :)

I am giving it all to God...People please keep me in your prayers...I want to hear God clearly and will need Him to walk beside me to help me make it through...I will let you all know what is up when I think it is right...

I can say GOD is so Faithful!! More faithful than I could have ever imagined...

Jesus I love you so much and so happy I get to spend my life with you...
Use me...
xoxo

New Era...I am Proud to be an American...

Well...Today was the inauguration of our 44th President Barack Hussein Obama, wow side note saying 44th President does make us sound like a baby country...Today was a day I felt proud to be an American...I am so happy how far we have come and I am so proud of us wanting a change...I am excited to see what the next 4yrs will bring...we are in rough times in the World with the recession, wars and genocides raging all over the world Obama has his work cut out for him...but I am so happy to hear him speak about helping not only America but the rest of the world as well....I hope he can make our name better through out the world and we can stand up for Injustice and against evil in the world...

I also listened to President Bush's farewell speech and was so encouraged but the words he spoke "This Nation must continue to speak up for Justice and Truth, we must always be willing to act in their defense and to advance the cause of Peace." when I heard this statement I immediately wrote it down...sure President Bush made mistakes but as I always say in his defence...I would not have wanted to be in his position when 9/11 took place and have to decide what was best for a "whole" country and that being the most powerful country in the world...
I encourage you all to watch both speech's as well...I think despite the economy and wars all over this will be a good time; a time for America to stick up for Injustice and not be so inward focused to hopefully reach out to our fellow man during the hard times to come...He has already made our name better in the world...People across Europe are so excited about Obama...

I hope he sees the suffering around the world and helps how ever he can to make it better and encourages the Nation to get up and do something as well...None of this may make since but I just had to express how happy I was when I listened to both speech's and was so proud to be an American...

Lord, I ask that you guide President Obama through out the next few years...please protect him and help him make wise decisions for our country...please help us to always seek justice and stick up for the underdogs...Thank you Lord for change and help us to Trust your bigger than everything and everyone...Amen

One of the Best Christmas' Ever!

Lets just say I had one of the best Christmas's of my Life! I got to go home! Last year I stayed in England and didn't get to see my family...this year I surprised My Mom, Grandparents, and my Friends! Dad, Sam, and I planned the whole thing...Sam had the Idea that I had to come back to spend time with his girlfriend and our mom.

I called Jenna and had her plan to surprise Emily and Jessica so she got them to come to Louisville with her and then took them to the airport...Jenna tried to make things up about who they would be picking up...In the end they were surprised but hopeful that it was me...It was so good to see them all...I arrived home late on the Sunday night...the plan was to come out and surprise mom in the morning but she found me in Bed on the Monday morning before Christmas...She was so shocked she didn't know how to react...It was so great...

Then Tuesday I drove to Nashville (a much enjoyed road trip I might add I miss driving so much while in the UK) to pick up Samuel from Brandi's house and meet her family...it was nice to finally meet the people that Sam spends so much time with...It was a good trip...

The next day Sam and I ran around town seeing people and eating Mexican! :) We left on Christmas Eve for Michigan to see our family...I waited until My parents and Sam went inside before I came knocking on my Grandma's door...Wow, she burst into tears of shock and had to sit down...I thought she might have a heart attack...ha...really great to make her happy for the Holidays...

Christmas Day I went to Surprise my other Grandparents and again just got the shock face and what are you doing here?? It is so awesome to have got to come home...I love my family...and both of my Grandma's are great cooks! :) My cousins wedding was on the Saturday so she was surprised and happy as well...Sam and I got to sing together in it...I wouldn't have wanted to miss out...

We headed back to Washington in the Sunday night I got to spend some time with Jenna and Jarit it was really good...Then my last day the Monday I got to say goodbye to Jessica, Kyle, and babies...Then tried to surprise Brian, Kevin, Jeremy, and Kent but darn facebook gave it all away...anyways that is a summery of my short crazy visit home for Christmas...IT was GREAT and I am so Blessed to have got to do it!

I had such an amazing time with all the Family...Parents, Brother, Brandi, Grandparents, Cousins, Aunts and Uncles...I have never appreciated them all so much...last year was so hard not being there and this year was great to experience it again...I am truly blessed with all the Family members I have...we are a bit crazy (or alot for that matter some of the things we get up to) but I love the part that each of them play in my life...

I loved spending time with my Mom...I am finally growing up and we got to have some good talks...It was a blast...I miss you mom and am so thankful you are who you are...Thanks Dad for letting me come back, I am truly grateful to have a Father like you...

I miss all my family and Love them alot but I also know I am where God wants me for now...even when it is hard being so far away...Much love to all my Family and Friends across the pond and sorry for those of you that I missed seeing over the holidays...I would have wanted to see you all if it would have been possible...xoxo...Thanks God