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Saturday, January 03, 2009

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:55:53 GMT

Just a few of our engagement pictures.

Wedding details to come...

(Pictures taken by Joshua Bowers. My soon to be brother.)

The Story

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:03:42 GMT

On December 20th Jeremy picked me up around 3pm and we went to get coffee. After sitting for a bit and discussing where to eat we went to Unos in Modesto. Jeremy had never been and I love their pizza, so of we went. After a great dinner, yummy pizza, and a fun waitress, we drove to Christmastree Lane in Ceres. The lights were pretty and it was fun to see. Jeremy said he had something he made for me and wanted to go some where I could look at it, so we decided to go back to Ripon and sit infront of the fountain. It was pretty and lit up and the fountain was actually on, so it was kind of wonderful. We sat infront of it and Jeremy gave me a scrapbook he had made. Through that he told me how thankful he was for me and how I have changed his life. At the end of the book, it said he wanted to ask me a question to show how grateful he was to me. Thats when he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him and gave me the most beautiful ring. After that we drove around, got more coffee, talked, and went to his bestfriends house.

More details are soon to come... along with pictures.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:41:06 GMT

Im marrying my bestfriend!

Friday, September 05, 2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:28:22 GMT

My heart is aching and needs a change...

I think its a good thing.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:30:05 GMT

I havent posted anything in awhile... So, I figured it was about time. Its weird and somewhat annoying that not much has changed. Actually, the only things that have really changed are my friendships.
Im still looking for a job, and it is the most difficult thing for me... Its getting me down, but Gods timing is perfect and I know there is something He is having me wait for. It hurts.
I havent hung out with many people lately. Which is sad, because I feel like a terrible friend. Ive been looking for a job, hanging out and doing stuff at home, hanging out with Jeremy and his family, researching, and doing church things... I have time, but no time at all. I feel like once school starts and I get a job, I will have a more regular schedule and then it will be easier to see people. For my friends that I havent seen in forever, Im sorry and I miss you! (Especially my best buddy and love, Peter!)
I havent gotten any chances to babysit in awhile and I have been missing my kids a lot! I had the oppertunity to go to family camp this past Saturday with Shanelle and it was amazing! It was great spending time with Nell and it was glorious to see my RiponGrace family and to see my Bri-guy! We had fun.
I have been trying to figure out if I should return to RiponGrace or if I should continue to go to Calvary. Both places offer such different experiences. I would still continue to go to Calvarys college group which is amazing, Im just not sure about Sunday mornings.
A lot has been changing, like I said, with my friendships and also with me. Im growing up. I can feel it and see it. It has been pretty exciting, but also hard because some things are keeping me from fully growing up. Such as the lack of money. I am working on it though and this next year will be very exciting, very growing, and somewhat surprising... I look forward to it.
School... I am working on my child development units, so I can be a preschool teacher someday. Hopefully, in a year from now. I might continue my education and get an A.A. in child development. Im not sure, but I am really excited about taking some classes this semester and hopefully finding work in a preschool!
Thats it for me. Oh and incase you have been in the dark... This is Jeremy:

Let me introduce you to this man. Jeremy is from Manteca and has gone to Calvary all his life. He is 21 years old, works at SaveMart (visit him!), and is in his last semester at MJC. In Spring '09 he will be transferring to Stan State. He is hoping to become a highschool history teacher (like my best buddy). He is the youngest of four boys (yes, three older brothers: Brandon, Aaron, and Josh) and the only one who isnt married... He is amazing, has a strong and quiet spirit, and wants nothing more than to follow Gods will and to see me do the same. He is a keeper.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:42:02 GMT

Some of the greatest people I know and will ever meet... My best friends:

Marri - my cuddle bug and Lisa - my bestest

Kevin and Krysta. I can tell them almost anything. And I LOVE making memories with them...

Kimmy - my future roomie!!!

Douglas - an amazing person. you should meet him.

Becky and Mary - my sisters and great friends

My best buddy, Peter.

An old but great picture of Jess and me. Someone who is wonderful and is doing wonderful things.

James Douglas. Crazy kid from Maryland. Ah, I miss him.

Emily or Em-a-wee, one of my best friends from Maryland/PA.

Jenna! This picture was taken in 2005. This is my "canadian" sister.

and... Jeremy... amazing. wonderful. great. the list goes on and on...

Soul Cravings...

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:21:56 GMT

This Friday!!!
Friday April 25 at 8:00pm
Join Calvary Community Church for a night of
worship, teaching, artistic expression,
contemplation, conversation, prayer, and communion...

Everyone will be tailgating in the east parking lot
starting at 6:30pm bring some food, friends,
and come out for a fun and worshipful night!

Calvary Community Church
815 Lathrop Rd
(Between 99 and Union)
www.calvarymanteca.org

It would be really cool to see some of you there! This is an amazing thing that this church is starting up and they would love all the support they could get. The main group of people putting on these night services are the college age. So, if you are college age or love to see young people on fire for God, come out and see what this is all about!

sunshine, small towns, and great people...

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:11:29 GMT

There has been a bit of sunshine outside lately and I very much love it! I love to take walks when its sunny, the way the sun's warmth hits my skin is so refreshing. I love the summer and this makes me long for it even more.
Something that I love to notice while Im taking walks, is the smell... The smell of this small town that I live in. It has a very unique smell that is like none other. Its a mixture of a lot of things. fires or bbqs, cows, grass, almond blossoms, etc. I cant tell what it is exactly, but it is beautiful! When I leave this area, the smell is something I miss greatly.
People... There have been a number of people, great people, that have come into my life recently. They are beautiful in every way and I love them! Two of these people, boys, gave me the most amazing compliment a christian girl could ever ask for... It may seem small, but they told me that they appreciate the way I dress modestly. They even agreed that when girls dress modestly, its attractive. Wow, something like that coming from guys is so amazing. I wish more men would realize that these are the type of things girls need to hear. More girls would cover themselves up if they knew it was something that was attractive and appreciated.
Everyday I realize more and more how beautiful a God I serve. The God. The creator of all things beautiful! Wow!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:59:04 GMT

Meet Deliliah, the newest addition to our household and one of the loves of my life...

And this is a picture of me with some cool guys; Zech, Peter, and Richard:

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:50:09 GMT

Ah. Life... Life seems to be getting twisted and weird these days. Somedays I feel like I have entered the twilight zone. Really... And, this is not because of my own pain and heartbreaks, it is also because of others. Thats how being empathetic works. I hurt all over the place for myself and others. I love that though, and I love that I can relate to so many people in that small way. Life can be such a downer at times, Im glad God put people in our lives who can make our hearts sing once more. Ultimately though, Im glad God is enough. In fact, way more than enough.

I leave you for now with this quote from the TV show One Tree Hill, because it describes life perfectly right now:
"Sometimes pain becomes such a huge part of your life that you expect it to always be there. Because you can't remember a time when it wasn't. But then one day, you feel something else. Something that feels wrong, only because it's so unfamiliar. And in that moment you realize, you're happy." -Lucas Scott