Friday, December 25, 2009

Family is important too

Last night, I'm talking to Kyle and I start jumping up and down
"KYLE KYLE ARE YOU EXCITED FOR SANTA TO COME WITH PRESENTS?!?!?!?"
Well he gets this very contemplative look on his face, places his hands on his hip and looks me straight in the eye and says
"Kelly, Christmas is NOT just about presents, Family is important too."

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Cute Kid! =P






How is it, that despite having a bad day there always that one person that can make you smile, That one person that can make you laugh, that one person that can make you feel like the world is right again? Well My little brother is that kind of a person. With out even realizing it. He walks into a room and your world becomes a brighter place.

Here are just a few conversations or one liners that have put a smile on my face recently =)

Kyle-*walks into the room* Kelly, I know you like Black AND Blue but I could only win the blue one *holds out a toy ring he won at his school Christmas party* This is for you Kelly<---- AWWW!! Kyle-Kelly wheres your ring? You make it look really beautiful <--- He is sooo going to be a little heart breaker with lines like that =P Kelly- Kyle, You're cute
Kyle- *pause* I love you Kelly
Kelly- I love you more
Kyle- I love you 100's
100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's 100's More!!!
Kelly- *pause* I still love you more
Kyle- *WIDE EYES* More than 100's?!?!?!?!
Kelly-Yup
Kyle- WOW that's a lot!! *hug*


Kyle- *with a teasing grin* What does K-E-L-L-Y spell
Kelly- Kyle? you know exactly what it spells *LOL*
Kyle- OOOH it spells Kyle *and he runs away laughing*

Kelly- *yelling* I'm leaving now!
Kyle- *in the tub* where are you going ?
Kelly- *teasingly* I'm going to go beat someone up....
Kyle- Who?
Me- You!
Kyle- NO YOU CAN'T.. I'm naked..<--- btw he said this in complete seriousness LOL

Ryan- Hey Kyle Whos the president of The Virgin Islands??
Kyle- umm... I think Abe Blinkon

Kyle- We were going to go to a party today from 2-3, and they were going to have a REAL reindeer.... but then it died.... And we couldnt see it.... and then the dog peed on him.... It was sad..... <------ huh?? LOL Needless to say I LOVE this kid!!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Drawing near.

Well I suppose it is that time of year again. Lights are up, The 25 days of Christmas movies have started, stores are advertising there low low low year end christmas prices, aaah The sweet smell of another season. During this time we all get so busy we forget what Christmas really means. The true miracle, The first gift this season was meant for.

Let me get off subject for just a second, Well most of you know I have been home sick since sunday evening, and my mom and I went to the Urgent care and the diagnosed my sickness as H1N1, so needless to say I have spent alot of time in my room(i do that anyways but more than usual =D), and on one of the occasions I decided to sneak up and get some water, The tv was on, Kyle was watching the 25 Days of Christmas program on ABC Family. They were going of the story of Santa Clause and how he came to exist. I just rolled my eyes and moved on, until I heard "There were no preachers or judges so they were married before God." it went on as Mr. Clause and Mrs. Clause Prayed for each other, and Gave thanks to God. They then went even further as to say why He chose Christmas Day, a Holy day which Jesus was born, for Christmas. I was in utter shock. We are still in America right?? This is the same country that my friend went to court for standing for what he believed, and the same country which keeps arguing God has no place here, and yet this Show kept Gods name holy, and was open about what the characters believed.

If that's the case maybe there is hope for the world this season.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Advent =D =D

Tuesday I came home And I nearly jumped a hole through the floor... Why you may ask?? MY GRANDMA DROPPED OFF THE ADVENT CALENDER!!! She has given us one every year, and I shall never grow tired of it. Christmas just wouldn't be the same if I couldn't open those little windows everyday in December EEP, for the first time since last year I am VERY excited about Christmas lol.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

THANKSGIVING!!!!

In English I have signed: Tonight I'm not sleeping because There is no school tomorrow because Thanksgiving is on Thursday. I like thanksgiving. There is a lot of food. I'm excited to see family. Do you like Thanksgiving?

This is how you would write what I said in ASL, this is called Glossing, its the written language of ASL =D:TONIGHT NO SLEEP I WHY TOMORROW NO SCHOOL WHY THURSDAY THANKSGIVING/ I LIKE THANKSGIVING/MUCH FOOD/ I EXCITED SEE FAMILY/ YOU LIKE THANKSGIVING HUH.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Hope to be like you

You know most people look at their parents, see their mistakes and say “I’m never going to be like them.” I look at my parents, and I hope I’m like them. As I write this I’m sitting on the stage awaiting the drama team to walk in, and I look in the back through the glass and I see my dad, and I know he’s not perfect He could tell you that himself, but I am so proud to call him my dad. There are probably over 100 people waiting to get food, Tuesday nights my dad has his food distribution, and I watch him as he talks to everyone, and gives each person his complete attention. He’s probably being pulled in a thousand different directions, and probably stressed to the max, but the smile has yet to leave his face, and he does each task with such diligence. He never asks for anything in return for all his hard work, he just does it. People look up to him and respect him because he treats people with respect regardless of there current situation or past, and I admire that about him. When ever I talk to people they always tell me "You're so lucky to have such a great dad." I just smile and tell them I know. Because I truly am. I am blessed far more than one could describe. and I hope one day People will look up at me with the same respect and admiration as they do when they look at my dad. =D Love you Dad!

Friday, November 13, 2009

Thoughts

I was reading my journal the other days and I can see how much I've changed some of the change is good some needs improvement. But I look back and I remember what I was feeling on specific days and how because of those hard times, and joyful days my life was changed. It's a weird feeling looking back. I've realized I've lost some of the passion for worldly things I had and gained a new passion for Christ and His teaching. Much of my thinking before was based on me and what I was feeling and the fact that it's not all about me has hit me So hard. As much as I try I can't do anything with out Christ. I have NO POWER I don't know if anyone's seen the Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, but I felt like Peter for a while. I felt invincible, like I knew everything just because I had grown up in the church and because I know the Bible. But I realized I can have all the wisdom in the world and it doesn't make a difference with out having that relationship with Christ. Just like Peter in the movie, thought he knew everything because he had been the king of Narnia he had to remember it was Aslan who had given him that power and that with out Aslan, He had no strength.


With that in mind, I have felt the need to be a witness in my school, I believe firmly believe that my generation will either make or break America. As we continue to kick God further out it will only become more difficult, and I have felt a strong conviction to be a witness in my school. But Every time God comes up, I get nervous and trip over my words. Fear overcomes me as people look at me with judgmental glances. I want to be unafraid, no matter what happens. I want to shake foundations and see mountains move. Facing the Giants has been my example... I want that to happen in my school. But I need God to go ahead of me and begin moving the soil, and preparing peoples hearts, and I need courage to speak with out fear.

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the willingness to overcome it." -Shawn Morrison

So, If you remember please lift me up in prayer. I want to begin to shake spiritual grounds as I come face to face with the enemy and try and take back what is rightfullythe Lords, with Christ leading me on!

Friday, October 16, 2009

An original song (still no title)

This is a song that just sorta came to me I began to write about the rain and how much I love it and this emerged. I was thinking about my 7th and 9th grade year, and kinda the whole scenario behind it, for those who don't know, those were really bad years, I was verbally attacked often and constantly told this world would be better off if I were dead. I often came home in tears because of things that were said, and I didn't know what to do I felt like God had abandon me and I was done with life. I wanted it to end.. Well this one wendsday night upwards the end of 9th grade I was crying and yelled "God If you love me I need to hear it because unless I know you love me and are with me, I'm ending it tonight!"

Well that night I went to Youth group and a girl I had never met before came up to me, and gave me this note, it basically said "I have never met you, but I love you. God loves you, He has shown me your heart and the beautiful person you are. I would and will lay my life down for you." I broke, God Loves me!! He heard me!! And so thats what this song is really about.

Do you hear the rolling thunder
Can you see the lightening flash
Feel the rain
Welcome to my life
Darkness always follows
Telling me I'm worthless
It says Hello
And I'm trapped
Why does this always happen
When things get so bad
I wanna run I wanna cry
Cut my wrists give up don't try

Chorus:
Is there anybody out there
Give me a reason
to save my life
From death tonight
Can everybody hear me
Are my words spoken clearly
Call my names
Or I'm leaving Hell tonight

The mocking words they sting me
Play with my mind and hurt me
Can't they see
I'm broken inside
This corner is my friend
Two walls protect me
I'm alone
And I cry
Why does this always happen
When things get so bad
I wanna run I wanna cry
Cut my wrists give up don't try

(CHORUS)

Time was no friend
Time was no friend
Time was no friend
Pull the trigger (repeat multiple times)

(CHORUS)

Then I read the words
written clearly cross the page
How did you know
I needed to know(X2)

I.........
I.......
I.........
I love you (repeat multiple times)

I know your out there
Gave me a reason
To save my life
From death tonight
Can everybody hear me
His words are spoken clearly
He called my name
This isn't Hell, I'm here tonight!



I know this recording isn't great, it was done with my webcam, but it gives you the idea of how its supposed to sound. =)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

School.... hehehe

Well..... I don't think I've ever slept so much in my life =D Today we had PSAT's, which replaced two classes this cold miserable morning, and well lets just say most of the test was easy, but quite tedious. Thus I had a lot of time on my hands. Now I was studying for another class after I was finished, or rather trying to, but the ticking of the clock was so relaxing, tick.. tick... tick... tick.. tick... I looked up and watched the second hand moving slowly around the face of the clock counting the seconds pass.... tick.. tick.. tick.. tick... slowly I placed my head down, just for a second mind you.. my eyes were so heavy, and the sound of pencils moving over paper, mixed with people feet tapping softly on the desk in front of them, and pages being turned were so soothing.... until finally I fell asleep.........

I awoke when the bell rang for lunch, perfect timing =D

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Thinking

Yes simply that cool



Theres the over bite =D



HAHAHA yeah



Straight face for comparison sake





So it's been a month now, and I love where we are and love the neighborhood, and I love this house, but I really do miss all my friends being so close, I miss my youth group, I miss my hometown and knowing it like the back of my hand, I miss walking to the railroad tracks, sitting and writing, laughing, crying, or just thinking, I miss a lot of things. Its been a challenge for me. I've grown up in Bloomington, despite all the moves I've made in the last 13 years its always been in Bloomington, close to everything.

Its weird because I don't even know how to put into words the thoughts that are going through my head. I feel like laughing because I know this is a good thing, but at the same time crying because everything different. Its only 45 minutes away, true enough, but its not like I can go out there everyday and see people. I think one of the hardest losses has been the youth group. The last time I went I had found out we got the house, and I was too excited to realize I that was the last time I would be there, the last time I would run power points, or open the candy shop, as well as finally lead worship there, trivial things i know, but after 4 years with this youth group seeing it at its high and lows, they have become like family.

Gosh I've been sitting here thinking for 45 minutes trying to figure out how to word all this, How sad is that, I cant even word any of this, So lets just say I miss a lot of things!

And please don't get me wrong, I am extremely happy, about where I am and whats been happening. But the transition and trying to find a new normal has been difficult. anywhoo I put up a picture, This is me 3 weeks after the surgery(3 hours ago lol) swelling is mostly gone, and I have an overbite LOL... and yes I have been having waaaaay too much fun with my webcam LOL pictures are evidence enough lol =P

Monday, September 21, 2009

Kellys Duct Tape Creations


I have Decided to start my own business. I came up with the idea as I was sitting at home bored out of my mind. I figure I'll test it out over the next 4 weeks see if theres any interest, and then when I'm all better see if I should continue. This is something I love doing, and its fun and easy for me. SO check out the web page and let me know what you think. Check out the pics I've set, I think theses are pretty awesome, but I could uses some feed back =D
Thanks guys

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/pages/Kellys-Duct-Tape-Creations/154878756553?ref=nf

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Surgery

Well Yesterday morning I woke up at 4 am got to the hospital at 5:30am and was in surgery by 7:30 am. I was at peace with the whole surgery, everything went well. Obviously I was nervous, but I felt very prepared, and comfortable going into surgery with the nurses and surgeons. Well I woke up after 4 hours in surgery and my parents weren't there and I couldn't talk. My first instinct was to begin signing to the nurses and doctor. I kept asking wheres my mom and dad? Whats going on? Trying to stay calm, I knew I had been in surgery, but I wasn't fully aware of what was going on. I couldn't focus on anything and my jaw was aching. They told me "We cant understand you" and gave me a piece of paper to write with, which helped a bit. finally 2 hours later I was carted into my room where I stayed all night along with my mom.

Well Everything was fine until last night. You must know I am Very afraid of shots. thats the only thing that worried me in regards to this whole operations. So last night The vein in my left arm must have clotted because they couldn't push the medicine through. I was already feeling overwhelmed with my lack of communication, because nobody seemed to understand what I was saying/meaning. Well they had to set another I.V. in my other arm, and So they gave me a shot to numb the area, and then stick the I.V. in after attempting to push medicine through my left vein for 20 minutes which burned!!! So that caused me to have a meltdown in itself, because I couldn't explain to the I.V nurse that the other nurse had already tried for 20 minutes before which also burned! So after getting over that, I was hungry, but my bottom lip was numb, and I couldn't eat anything with out it falling out of my mouth(I still can't actually LOL) and I began getting really sick from all the meds they had me on(they were afraid I was going to throw up, which wouldn't have been good with my jaw shut) and I got awoken every two hours to take mere meds. Lets just say that to sum it up the meds where messing with my head and I was feeling VERY emotional all last night over all the little things that were happening, everything seemed like a huge deal.

So I asked them to switch the meds to something with less side affects, and by this morning my head was clear, and I was able to think clearly. No I'm not putting up pics because I am VERY swollen and am staying at home for a reason =P but now that its over I hope everything will be fine(once the swelling goes down) Please pray for me, as my jaw is constantly aching, and The fact that I can't talk is still frusterating. I don't like not being able to communicate as I tend to speak my mind LOL and typing/writing everything means I have to get right to the point and I can't explain(which I also like doing)HAHAHA Thanks guys and I hope this wasn't too confusing to try and read my jabber haha

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

More pics 3

Moving day. Missy, Aziza, and Me.


Moving day =D Ruthie, Missy, and Aziza.


Moving day with mi chicas!! On August 20th through the pouring rain, and despite the entire basement being full of stuff. It was us 4 all day!! THANK YOU GIRLS!!!! I appreciated your help SOOO much! from back to front: Ruthie, Missy, and Aziza.


Parents room



Parents room

More pics 2

Kyles bedroom... Hes sleeping, shhh


My dad in his office


Hall way to kyle room, Parents room, and office


Dining room =P



Kitchen, And kierra watching the sports HAHAHA

More pics

Living room on the top floor


Picture of the kitchen from the stairs


Stairs from the main landing.


Stairs up to the main door from the basement,



This is the closest Kierra would let me get to her room with my camera LOL

Busy busy busy

Other end of Family room in basement


Family room in basement


My room in basement


My room in the basement


My room basement, I didn't unpack anything, until my room, or furniture was painted.


Well Over the last couple weeks alot has happened =P Obviously I didnt have internet(we just got it today), I moved, and I started at a new school. We recently moved to a beautiful home in Brooklyn Park, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and nearly an acre of land. Its an amazing place. I'm uploading pictures =D but Also I started at a new school today, apparently the largest school in Minnesota, its like a mini campus, over 3,000 kids. And on top of that next wensday I go in for my jaw surgery. I will be pretty much quarantined at home for 3-6 weeks *sigh"* not exactly a great start at a new high school as a Junior. Its a lot of change, but its been really good. =D

Friday, August 21, 2009

A license to drive.

I HAVE MY LICENSE... As you can tell I'm not excited in the least, I got it Wendsday Morning I passed the test on my first try =D I would put up pics, but amidst all the moving my camera seemed to have gotten misplaced, so obviously I will be putting pics up on a later day. In the last two days my dad has handed me the keys to HIS car three times. Thats a giant leap for him, and I have had no accidents or close calls. First time was thursday, my friends Ruthie, Bekah, and Missy were helping me move boxes from opur basement/apt. onto the truck/garage, and my dad comes downstairs reluctantly hands me the keys telling me when we are done I need to take the girls out for Jamba Juice, he does the whole dad thing(of course). And then leaves with the truck to our house. We finish up and head out. HEHEHE They were the lab rats. First time out with out adult supervision and those three were in the car, congrats for surviving girls =D

Second time later that evening I took my sister out, she bought coffee, and we went to Target, and then took Kyle to Chutes and ladders. We all just had fun, hanging out and getting out for a few hours.

Third time today my dad had me trail him so he could drop off the truck at the dealership to see about getting it fixed up.

All three times obviously I didnt do too much damage as I'm still here, and the car is safetly parked in the garage, but it has been slightly odd not having my mom or dad in the passenger seat. Today as we were dropping off the truck I saw a Ford sign, and I always lean over to tell my dad and mom "Hey look its Ford, The problem is circled" just because I can, Well I went to lean in and tell them, but they weren't there...

Despite the oddness haha its definatly freeing knowing they trust me in that way. I know many of my friends who have restrictions and rule after rule put on them, which I'm not saying is bad, but I'm glad my parents are trusting me and not putting down alot of rules. Its the fact that they trust me to make the correct decisions that I find really cool about my parents. I feel like I have freedom, believe me when I say I'm not planning on doing anything stupid BTW. But I definatly have more freedom than many people I know. Thanks mom and dad for trusting me Luv you guys!!

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Long weekend

Well I knew I was addicted to Texting, but I didn't know how bad it was. I have just gone 6 days with out texting, and I can tell you it has been miserable!! I finally got a glimpse of service wendsday(after only 2 days) I had 11 text messages, and 1 voicemail from 12 different people... Yes DIFFERENT people... Thats insane! I felt like I was going mad at multiple times through out the week. The last week has been slow, but alot of fun. I've been in Ortonville, MN the last week. The slower pace has been interesting. I cant wait to get home, but it hasnt been all bad. Although I keep teasing my friend about the size, I do like the peace and quiet overall. But not enough to stay longer =P I honeslty am not sure what to write. My week hasn't been like WOW amazing, its just been relaxing. So this is my attempt to blog. Although it is coming out like rambling XD

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Wrestling!

Last night I stayed up literally half the night, and most of the afternoon Praying and wrestling with the Lord trying to make sense of everything. I'm not going to say I dont need prayer because I definatly do, but this afternoon as I was praying I felt just a peace amidst this storm. I was sitting on my knees praying and I finally broke and started crying, I cryed out saying "I'm not moving or getting up until I KNOW that I know that I know that You are here! I will not move until this barrier I feel is gone!" and I didn't Finally I dont know exactly when but something broke and it was the most amazing thing, it was like God's presance surrounded me. I have never felt such peace and joy during such a difficult time. There are still problems that I need prayer for, but I KNOW God is here!! HE IS HERE!!! I'M NOT ALONE DURING THIS!!!! I wrestled until God revealed Himself to me, and when He did It was undeniable! So now please pray for me as I confront some problems with some friends that I know needs to end. My one friend is into ALOT of things that scares me because its very harmful!

On that note I saw the house we are buying today! If all things check out(which it should!) We will be moving in 3 weeks. I'm already packing. My room is about twice the size, and the house is incredible! Its got a HUGE yard, and The house is AMAZING. It wasDefinately a God thing =D I'm not sure about moving though. I'm leavign everything familiar in Bloomington, and moving to Brooklyn Park. New school, New area, and New people. Yes its only 30 minutes from Bloomington, but thats still further than before and will mean seeing my friends less.

PRAYER REQUEST!!! I'm going in to take my license test August 18th Pray I get it the first Time, and that I get a car(I have no money and am praying God provides one free, i know thats a big request, but God can do anything)
Pray For my upcoming surgery September 16th I will have to be at the hospital by 5:30am, and will stay overnight.
Pray that I find a job ASAP once we move as well

Thank You God for what you are doing!! and Help me as I deal with the upcoming future.

<3 you all and thank you SOOO much!!

Please pray for me!

What do you do when you feel like Life is spinning out of control?? Things you thought were ok suddenly aren't and you dont know what to do about it. Theres so much happening and I cant even begin to explain it. I dont know If I want to cry, yell, hit my pillow, or just sit in silence. I feel like I'm losing grip on things that should be so basic. But I dont know how to describe whats going on, or why I'm feeling this way.

I pray but at this moment I feel like God isnt hearing me. I feel like no matter how much I reach out to Him, He's not reaching back. I know thats not true, but thats how it feels. I'm at a point where I need Him more than anything, but I can't break the barriar and reach Him. I can't seem to break past my emotions and recognize Gods here, that He's never left me. I'm searching for a feeling when all I need is faith to believe He's here and working, but my faith is lacking because of problems I cant explain. I wouldn't normally write my problems like this, but I NEED prayer. I know I'm in a place where if I'm not praying Satan could easily place doubts in my mind about God, but I feel like my prayers aren't getting through tonight, and its a struggle to pray!! I know this is probally confusing to people, its confusing to me, but PLEASE PRAY that God will protect my mind, my heart, my family, and that all thats going on will be made right because at this moment so much seems wrong, and it scares me.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Bridge pictures. cont.

Yes she is sitting in the middle of the road =P

Staring into the distance


awww... cutee

Its spiderman!!!!



Relaxed pose




Sister fun!

My adorable sister sitting so poised beneath the bridge


LOL Kierra called my name and I turned around as she took this

Kierra took this one.... This is a mankin head we found down there already =P


I was really happy with how clear this one turned out since I was using my older camera and it tends to blur alot of the time



I took this one lol




Ok so I decided to go down to the railroad tracks near my house the other day, and take some photos for no reason in particular, and then my sister saw them and so we went down and I took photos of her =P So we had a fun evening just hangin out. I love photographing my little sister she is so pretty, fun, and easy to work with. =D So here are some of my favorite photos she and I took of us =P

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Impressions

Well I love looking back and seeing how much I have changed through out the years, and I guess today was one of those days, especially with my friend Olivia over. We stay up most of the nights when we are together, we have been talking constantly, going shopping, and getting coffee(somehting neither of us need, but LOVE!!) which is such a vast chang from last year. We grew up together, but we hated eachother imenscly until this summer. I thought she was a know-it-all, and she thought I was stuck-up, But we have changed so much from those days and we have come to realize how alike we are, and we have become best friends through it.

So many of my other friends I have now it was the same way, I know my friend Rebekah will read this, but I'm going to say it anyways. I used to think my friend Rebekah was little miss popular, and that she would only cling to her group, because she was too stuck up, but Then I became neighbors with her through a series of events, and I came to realize she an amazing person. She has a heart of gold, Shes always there when you need a hand, and she is the most open person I know.

These are impressions I got before I even met these people, and I finally got to know them and I realize they are some of the best friends anyone could have. If I could say anything to people it would be dont let your first impressions ruin a possible friendship with someone, they could end up being the coolest people you could ever meet, but because you didnt give them a chance you never found that out. And that would be a true loss!

Monday, July 13, 2009

pics of Weekend

Red
Sam trying to hide in the background and Susan holding up Compassion packets, she was in charge of on of the booths for awhile


Susan... I LOVE her eyes!!!! She was soo cute throughout the weekend LOL


Sylas, my adorable nephew


Sylas again =D




Skillet

Encouragement

My Niece!!!
Toby Mac


Skillet


Me HAHAHAHA


Me and my Boyfriend George




This last week I got the oppurtunity to go to WI and visit my brother, sister, and there family, For a week.( Above are the pictures) While I was there I went to Lifefest. Amidst all the family fun, and Great bands like Skillet, David Crowder, Red, Toby Mac, Barlow girl, Aaron Shust, Pillar, Phillips, Craig, and Dean exc... I found myself in the prayer tent on Thursday. While I was there I met a lady named Chaun, a local pastor, she asked if I would like prayer, of course I said yes never can have enough, and Oddly enough I found my self telling her all about my Brother Christopher, My eldest brother who has walked away from our family, and the Lord, Well her son had recently comeback from a similiar expierence, so she knew what it was like and she was able to pray into the situation from experience. After she prayed I was crying, and for those who know me well I NEVER cry in front of people, anyways I pulled myself together, and we talked I asked her her testimony, and she shared it, and then she asked me mine, and I found myself telling her things I wouldnt tell the average person regarding my past. Well when I was done I told her about the different ministries I'm involved in/starting up from Good in the Hood, Friday night witnissing, Worship leading, Love in Action, And My Youtube ministry, and she finally asked me my age and she was in shock. She asked to see my ID because she didnt believe I was only 16. She had guessed 24(I Know I was SHOCKED too... I've never been guessed to be that old =P) and she was so encouraging and a huge blessing to me. We exchanged email adresses, and will keep in touch, but she didnt have to do anything, just listen and encourage me and I was so blessed throughout the entire week! That made the most impact on me. So Let that be an encouragement to you all during your busy weeks encourage someone. One word doesnt seem like much, but it could mean the world to someone who needed to hear that one word.