Favorite Quotes & Ramblings

*When wickedness arrives, shame's not far behind; contempt for life is contemptible.-Proverbs 18:3

We're not doubting that God will do the best for us, we're wondering how painful the best will turn out to be-CSLewis

"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character."

"Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day. Someone the Master can drop in on unannounced and always find him doing his job. A God-blessed man or woman, I tell you. It won't be long before the Master will put this person in charge of the whole operation.But if that person only looks out for himself, and the minute the Master is away does what he pleases—abusing the help and throwing drunken parties for his friends—the Master is going to show up when he least expects it and make hash of him. He'll end up in the dump with the hypocrites, out in the cold shivering, teeth chattering."-Matthew 24:45-51

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. -James 1:2-4

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Birthday Blogging

So I am about a month late posting this but it is much needed!

For my birthday, my super awesome friend Rachael put together a surprise birthday that started the moment I woke up! My small group all stayed the night so they were there in the morning.  She invited Andy, Alex & Dustin who are our friends and also very talented musicians to wake me up by playing music! I can say this was a total surprise.  

And this was my reaction...

It was very nice of them to come over early on a Saturday, but I was just really unprepared and I am not a big fan of a surprise that big. All in all, it was pretty cool.

After the nice morning music serenade, we went to my favorite coffee shop(Insomnia Coffee Co.) and had breakfast. I of course ordered a Real Carmel Latte and it was delicious!

This is Christina and myself waiting for our food.

Next came the only part of the day that I got to plan, an 8 mile run! It was a fantastic workout with my sister and Paige. (sorry no pictures)

When we arrived back, Rachael and Katy had a fabulous lunch prepared. Then I got the clue that we were going to go to Saturday Market in Portland, a place I love.

While at the market, I got a clue telling me to travel to Benson High School for a live concert. Our churches worship band was playing there. I enjoyed the concert until this old gospel singer took over the show. It was all down hill from there. It was still fun & my mom met up with us there.



It was on to Macaroni Grill for dinner with my dad, Rhonda, and some other special people in my life. To my knowledge, this was the end of the night. I was happy and content. It had really been a great day! But then I got talking with a friend that was there and she spilled the beans that we were going back to someone's house in Scappoose. I just thought we were going to have dessert but really, there was a surprise birthday party for me!!! As if the entire day wasn't surprising enough!

My night ended late but it was way worth the fun. It was truly a memorable birthday! Thanks a million Rachael.