Our love was good

Our love was good
and our love was right
and i don't regret it
no, not a single night
because i knew you
now i know of.
and i know that, i want more of..

the thing that poets right about
the thing that singers sing about
the thing that flowers bloom for
the thing that stars shine for
the thing that babies laugh for
the thing that jesus died for
the thing that winners wait for
the thing that trees reach for
the thing that addicts stop for
the thing that widows die for
the thing that proud are humbled for
the thing that lonely are looking for
the thing that made me come alive
the thing that made me realize
that love is the most beautiful thing
that anyone can happen to

and i know that
because i knew you
and for that
i say thank you
and i'm bitter
and i'm not mad
i'm just thankful
for the times we had
so this is farewell
this is good bye
i know you're a girl
but you don't have to cry

because our love was good
and our love was right
and i don't regret it
no not a single night
so good bye
my love.
good bye
my love
..goodbye

~Bradley Hathaway

Data Entry

So for the past three days I have been entering in contact information from an event we did last weekend called Youth Specialties. I have learned that data entry is definitely not a field I want to go in to!

All I have done for the past three nights is sit and stare at my computer screen. The numbers start to run together and all the names start to look the same! My right leg keeps falling asleep and I swear I've developed this annoying nail taping thing inbetween typing.

I have started to think about each one of these people individually and I feel as if I have 900 new friends in the world because I have been staring at their information over and over, haha!

Basically I want to say thank you to the people who do this for a living so that I don't have to!

I want a hug

There's something about a hug that makes you feel so much better. It must be the embrace when someone wraps their arms around you that just makes you feel perfect. You can almost feel how much they care and every part of you seems to get the tingles.

I can remember hugs that took my breath away because of the feeling that took place inside my soul when I was enveloped by another. It's a warm feeling that takes over your thoughts sends chills that raise the hair on your arms.

Now I know you're thinking to yourself, A hug? Can a hug really do all that? You must be describing a kiss. But I'm not!

A hug brings joy to my heart, especially when the person scoops you up in a big bear hug and doesn't let go until you're ready!

You see there was this moment...I can remember standing there with my face nestled into his chest, he was so warm and for that moment I felt protected and loved. It was the best feeling and I miss it!

What I wouldn't give for a hug like that again.

Celebrating, Tennessee style

I ate way too much food!

The past two days have been so amazing between the food and the fellowship! On Thursday our whole group prepared a feast which included everything from turkey to cranberry sauce. We went all out and let me say, "It was absolutely delicious!"

We had quite the gathering as well. So far I've seen Manwell, Pablo, Blanca, Jonathan, Kelly, Amber, Clay, Kara, Steffy, Kyle, Lucas, Brock, Auny + all my roomies. The fun doesn't stop there! Today Kristen and Matt are coming into town for another fun filled day.It's always so great when all your friends come to town to celebrate the holidays!!

I have so many funny stories like dancing to Group 1 Crew around the bonfire to breaking and cutting down limbs for the fire... I'll just show you some of the moments!

This was the amazing spread we had. Look at all that food!



Jonathan and Brock trying to break that limb. We had to get the saw out on that one.



Don't we look cute by the fire and all in our vests, ha!





I'll have more tomorrow! How was your Thanksgiving???

Thanksgiving away from home!

There are just somethings that take time to get used to and then some things that will never bring you peace. This year is the first year that I won't spend Thanksgiving with my Mom and Dad. I'm sad that tomorrow I won't wake up to Mama cooking way too much food and Daddy working on some project in the garage with Brock. This is something I don't think I can get used to. Time away from your family makes you understand how great the times are that you did get to send with them. Oh how I'll miss the lemon pie and baby hugs from Summer...the decorating of the Christmas tree and just hanging out in the den till late in the evening. Basically, I'm gonna miss home tomorrow!!!

I will be spending Thanksgiving with a family. My Nashville family! We are going over to Brock's house for some amazing turkey and fellowship. Although it will never compare to Thanksgiving at home, I think that I'm in for a good time!

Do you have Thanksgiving plans??

Psalm 17

Psalm 17

A David Prayer

Listen while I build my case, God, the most honest prayer you'll ever hear.
Show the world I'm innocent—
in your heart you know I am.

Go ahead, examine me from inside out,
surprise me in the middle of the night—
You'll find I'm just what I say I am.
My words don't run loose.

I'm not trying to get my way
in the world's way.
I'm trying to get your way,
your Word's way.
I'm staying on your trail;
I'm putting one foot
In front of the other.
I'm not giving up.

I call to you, God, because I'm sure of an answer.
So—answer! bend your ear! listen sharp!
Paint grace-graffiti on the fences;
take in your frightened children who
Are running from the neighborhood bullies
straight to you.

Keep your eye on me;
hide me under your cool wing feathers
From the wicked who are out to get me,
from mortal enemies closing in.

Their hearts are hard as nails,
their mouths blast hot air.
They are after me, nipping my heels,
determined to bring me down,
Lions ready to rip me apart,
young lions poised to pounce.
Up, God: beard them! break them!
By your sword, free me from their clutches;
Barehanded, God, break these mortals,
these flat-earth people who can't think beyond today.

I'd like to see their bellies
swollen with famine food,
The weeds they've sown
harvested and baked into famine bread,
With second helpings for their children
and crusts for their babies to chew on.

And me? I plan on looking
you full in the face. When I get up,
I'll see your full stature
and live heaven on earth.

Girl's Day Out

Today was such a wonderful day! I had the day off because I worked all weekend in Atlanta. For the first time since I moved here, my three roommates and I went out to lunch and just enjoyed hanging out. We went to this great little place called Dumplins in downtown Franklin. It was so great to just sit and spend time with each other. We laughed and talked about lots of different situations in our lives. After a fabulous lunch Kim and I took pictures in the leaves. Our yard is completely covered with orange and yellow speckles. It's so pretty, we couldn't resist taking pictures...

Days off are like little blessings from above. I love being able to sleep in and enjoy the day instead of worrying about traffic, emails and headaches. I need more days like today!

My silly puppies

I miss my sweet puppies....

This is Cambi and she is my sweet girl. I've had her for going on six years now and she was the best addition to my family ever. She has the greatest personality and makes me smile whenever I am sad. I wish she lived in Tennessee with me everyday.





This is Arley and she is my baby girl. She is the baby of the family and has brought so much fun since I got her. She loves to play and has such an energetic spirit. She makes my heart happy and I wish she was here to make me laugh.

Aren't they precious?!

YS Day 3

Today was another full day of work at Youth Specialties. I feel as if I have talked to thousands of people about Vertical Ministries and our passion for reaching the lost. I think I finally understand why some speakers lose their voice after speaking at several events. Wes and I both woke up with scratchy throats today.

The Superwow booth decided to display the Georgia/Kentucky game today during our break. It was so much fun to just sit and watch football with friends, especially considering we were in the middle of a HUGE congress center, ha! It was great. Family Force 5 played at the late night session tonight and we rocked out with them to top off our wonderful day.

I've had so much fun this weekend and I'm a little sad that tomorrow is the last day!

Here is a picture of our booth...

Pretty nice, huh?

Youth Specialties

So my voice is kind of slipping away because I have been talking for two days straight at the Youth Specialties event in Atlanta. Wes and I arrived yesterday and immediately began or session. We are here to promote Vertical and all of our ministers.

So far we have had a blast, besides being exhausted. We were up at 6:00 AM today in order to make through Atlanta traffic. I only about 4 hours of sleep so I was dragging a bit around lunch time.

I've run into quite a few friends while being here...Chris Norris, David Gantt, Jennifer Lynch and a few Superwow staff members. It's been great to see everyone and to catch up with the few I haven't seen in years.

Tomorrow we should be better rested because we don't have to start until 12:30 PM! Yay for sleeping in:)

Family Force 5

I went to the Family Force 5 concert tonight at Rocketown and it was amazing as always! I never get tired of seeing those guys. They have so much energy and personality on stage that you just get sucked in to dancing the whole show!

We had a pretty big crew with us tonight and every single person danced until the last song was over. All I got to say is "Ugly people put your hands down..." haha!

I wish all of you could have been there to experience what we did.

Silly moments

For some reason I get a British accent whenever I'm in a hammock! Not sure why but this video of Emily and me makes me laugh every time I watch it.



We act so silly sometimes!

Colors

While riding back from the Atlanta area today, I stared out the window at the beautiful colors scattered across the wooded areas. There were reds, yellows, oranges, greens and browns. It looked like God picked up a paint brush and carefully painted this picture of beauty and wonder.

I was thinking about each color and what I felt when I looked at them. Yellow brought me a since of joy because it makes me think of golden rays of sunshine. I love how the warm sun feels on my face in the middle of the summer and those yellow leaves took me back.

Orange makes me think of the music in my head. I think of vibrant lyrics and beautiful voices singing. I can remember when I was young, singing softly while sitting under my favorite tree in the fall. It was a pine tree and I always sat there when I needed time to think and reflect.

The red leaves made me think of caution and warning. Sometimes I have all these great ideas in my mind and all these changes that I would like to make but I know I should stop and think. Ask for direction instead of taking the path I want for myself.

Brown leaves make me think back to all the people I have known and have passed along my journey. Makes me miss my Grandma and remember the amazing things she shared and taught me along the way.

The green leaves make me think of life. Possibly a new life. After being in Corpus Christi and seeing thousands of people being born again, green makes me remember them.

Fall is the most beautiful season in my opinion. I love the chilly weather and the magnificent colors. What do the colors mean to you?

My roomie Emily

I don't know if all of you know this but, I have a fantastic roommate named Emily. She makes me laugh and she has always been there when I needed someone to talk to! Emily is an amazing woman of God and teaches me more and more each day. She has a heart for service and just loves on people.

We share a room here in Nashville and we have had many late night talks about Jesus. She makes my heart happy and I am glad she is in my life!





All smiles!




We were in a cocoon... we emerged beautiful butterflies:)




I love this girl!

Night Three

I can't really explain how amazing this week has been! No words could ever be enough to tell all of you how God showed up. We saw over 11000 people this week and over 1300 people made decisions for Christ! How amazing is that....

God showed up and to Him be all the Glory!

Night Two

I'll sum up night two in a few bullet points for you...

*Over 4000 in attendance

*One incredible outreach

*Over 400 decisions for Christ

*One amazing God

Tonight was not about words, songs or tricks. Tonight was about God!

Thanks God

Night One

God showed up! In a huge way...

Tonight was the first night of FX and we saw a crowd of over 1500 people! That's big for a first night. I recognized some faces from the schools we visited today. It was so great to watch these kids enjoy themselves.

But the most amazing thing was the number of decisions that were made tonight. Over 350 people dedicated their lives tonight. What an amazing sight to see kids and adults flood the aisles just to learn more about Jesus.

It was truly an amazing experience!

A Broken City

We have arrived!

Today after some extensive travel, we arrived in Corpus Christi, TX! Our team came in from all over the United States and we are geared up and ready for what God is going to do this week. Satan has already started his attack but we are going to keep pushing through because we have a mission. A mission to share this great love! A love that is so pure and so strong that it can mend broken hearts and heal broken spirits.

I met a man in the airport today named Marty. He is from Corpus Christi and he was telling me all about this broken city. He said that only 10% of the population here is churched. The pregnancy rate and high school drop out rate is extremely high. Middle school girls are having not one, but two babies between the ages of 13-16.

God has brought us to this city for a purpose and I am so excited about watching Him move. Please pray for us as we go into battle against a city that desperately needs the love of Jesus Christ!

On the road again...

"On the road again, I just can't wait to get on the road again"...

We leave for Corpus Christi, TX tomorrow and I am super excited! The chaos begins and God is going to move like never before! This Freedom Experience is going to be the biggest one this year...

We are hoping to see over 10,000 people this week. We're bringing in all the big guns this week with Group 1 Crew, Eleventyseven, Outcast BMX, Boarders For Christ, Team Faith Motorcross and of course, Brock Gill!

I can't wait to get on that plane tomorrow:)

Look for pictures and God stories in the next few days!!

Office Fun

This is what we do when we get bored in the office, haha!



I love that puppet:)