While getting ready for a HUGE Ap history test and reading through lots of review material I kept having Dej 'vu, and suddenly I knew why. The same mistakes that our country, and government had 10/20 yrs. ago their having today. So I had a thought...
"If only we looked back and learned from those who came before us maybe, just maybe we could get some were new and write our own story instead of going back in the never ending circle."
Sorry if that doesn't make sense... My brain a little smooshed from writing all these paragraphs, i just thought i'd share this with you.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
"... and these are a few of my favorite Things"
"When the dog bites...
When the bee stings....
When I'm feeling sad...I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad"
When the bee stings....
When I'm feeling sad...I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad"
- Sound of music (Maria)
...So when its cold and Rainy outside I get out my pink lipstick, try on all my summer dresses. lace up my converse and glitter up my eyes.. Or I do all my favorite things =)
Sunday, April 17, 2011
"I will Go" My heart says as the Anticipation Builds.
"I will Go ... Lord Send Me"
These are the words that echoed in my head last July as I was given the opportunity to spend the month of June in a small country called Moldova. I was enthralled with the idea of being in a new place but still getting to see how God works in mysterious ways. plus I really waned to be there for quite awhile so that I could build some real relationships with people. I wanted to be one of the tools he could pull out of his tool belt and use to change some ones life as well as get a new look at life from a completely different angle.
About this same time my youth group offered a very special Opportunity, their plan was to visit Haiti over spring break. they were going to do VBS and be doing service projects there with kids. I loved that idea and the and one other benefit of going would
be I could really connect with some of the people I didn't know really well.
But after alot of Pro/con T-charts, conversation with my parents, and ALOT of Prayer... I really felt God calling me in the opposite direction. To Moldova.
As December and January came around I started announcing it... just to my close friends and declining things that might happen to start or be happening in June, keeping it open so I could go.
but then February came and I started to wonder if it was actually going to happen? I had no dates, hadn't even started to save money and the wasn't even aware of the city I would be gong to. On top of that I had originally planned to go with a a friend, but when dates clashed they had to decline and that ment I was going by myself. At this point I seriously questioned going, but something inside of me refused to give up - maybe it was that oldest child syndrome (the part that wants to be independent and strong willed).... who knows but whatever it was held on and suddenly things started coming together. I actually sat down and penned out my support letter finding the tedious task conquerable, then a few days later I find out that I won't be there by myself, but I will actually be gong with a team from bible mission (by the way this was happening in march). Now it is april - As I write I have my plane ticket and Itinerary in front of me. I have letters in envelopes with postage stuff on them ready to mail tomarrow. And as I sat in church this morning listening to the students who went to Haiti share I feel My heart leap because in a few months that will be me. If you had asked me a month ago if this trip was going to happen, I would have probably said no. BUT God has his hand ON EVERYTHING including this and as of now I'm counting down the days till I get on a plane and leave the country.
-Jac
These are the words that echoed in my head last July as I was given the opportunity to spend the month of June in a small country called Moldova. I was enthralled with the idea of being in a new place but still getting to see how God works in mysterious ways. plus I really waned to be there for quite awhile so that I could build some real relationships with people. I wanted to be one of the tools he could pull out of his tool belt and use to change some ones life as well as get a new look at life from a completely different angle.
Then I had to make a decision...
be I could really connect with some of the people I didn't know really well.
But after alot of Pro/con T-charts, conversation with my parents, and ALOT of Prayer... I really felt God calling me in the opposite direction. To Moldova.
As December and January came around I started announcing it... just to my close friends and declining things that might happen to start or be happening in June, keeping it open so I could go.
but then February came and I started to wonder if it was actually going to happen? I had no dates, hadn't even started to save money and the wasn't even aware of the city I would be gong to. On top of that I had originally planned to go with a a friend, but when dates clashed they had to decline and that ment I was going by myself. At this point I seriously questioned going, but something inside of me refused to give up - maybe it was that oldest child syndrome (the part that wants to be independent and strong willed).... who knows but whatever it was held on and suddenly things started coming together. I actually sat down and penned out my support letter finding the tedious task conquerable, then a few days later I find out that I won't be there by myself, but I will actually be gong with a team from bible mission (by the way this was happening in march). Now it is april - As I write I have my plane ticket and Itinerary in front of me. I have letters in envelopes with postage stuff on them ready to mail tomarrow. And as I sat in church this morning listening to the students who went to Haiti share I feel My heart leap because in a few months that will be me. If you had asked me a month ago if this trip was going to happen, I would have probably said no. BUT God has his hand ON EVERYTHING including this and as of now I'm counting down the days till I get on a plane and leave the country.
-Jac
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Mel Hamilton Ford- Audition & response!
Email I got from Them afterwords.
"Jackie, we would like to use a portion of your audio to promote the event on radio!! How exciting is that!!??!! Let me know what you think"
Shannon West
Shannon West
...This Is really whats Going on! :)
Monday, April 4, 2011
What Could Be.
As we get older one of the things we do is Go on collage visits...
This is how mine went.
Me and my mom jumped on a plane, in wichita headed to South Carolina.
Both mothers/sisters are alumni of Columbia international university.
The prospective students/daughters.
I did alot of thinking... Is this where God was directing me???
We came on a once in a lifetime day... they announced the new mascot so
WE GOT FREE T-SHIRTS!
I had to get a picture with a REAL palm tree...
living in wichita its all in your imagination!
We ate dinner by a lake on day 2... it was completely Gorgeous!
...Oh yes I forgot to introduce you to my cousin melanie :)
Did I mention, There was beach sand! Because it was wonderful!
we did alot of driving and car time... (3 Hrs-to North Carolina & 3 back)
We got the backseat...
... Where I gave mel an alien tattoo (I thought it was grand!)
.... and Admired the beauty and all the quaint southern Farmhouses.
Moms got the front...
... and got stuck figuring out the problems with the GPS.
(still convinced they are a waste)
However, It did lead us to starbucks...
(I'm convinced my mom had a breakthrough- she suggested Coffee!)
...And eventually Valerie ---Are these not the most amazing hats ever!!!
(Not! We just tried them on for laughs, and we got them.)
My mom Got to see her Good friend Ginger who (don't let the picture fool you)
never stopped Smiling!
But we had to say Goodbye...
Mel and Judy went back north and we (me and My mom) went back west.
Maybe I'll go back someday, but all I know for sure is I got to get closer to my mom.
OH and how could I forget!!!!!!
There were SO many incredibly Gorgeous, Handsome guys that love Jesus...
*Sigh*
To think He's preparing one of them for me ...
Reminds me I'd rather wait for him :)
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