Need perspective

    We can't always change things in life, we get the hand we are dealt, and have to find the best way to play the game. While I wouldn't change my life circumstances because I think it helped me be the person I am today, like everyone else I do wish I could change my appearance. My reflection I see overweight, unattractive face, disfigured body. 

    Looks aren't everything, and we do have to love ourselves for who we are, it's not always easy to love every part of ourselves. 

    I've reached out to a couple people this passed week trying to open up and talk about some of my issues, but instead of trying to help, I was turned away and dismissed as if the issues don't matter. I just wanna say if anyone ever comes to you to open up, all you have to do is listen, don't turn them away.

    It just at times feels like things are fading away, and I'm not exactly sure how to handle it. You can box up your problems "conceal don't feel" but if you can't discuss stuff with people is it really worth it?

    Everything has to find a way to be brought back into perspective because during the moment we lose that. But once it can be brought back into perspective usually things don't seem as bad as we thought. 

Road trip to disney March 2015

    So me and my BFFL Kala decided to take a weekend trip to seminole florida with my mom and step dad. It turned into a AWESOME disney trip. 

    After a long night of driving and a night in a hotel due from needing sleep, we made it to the condo and spent the afternoon at the beach.

    After we got back to room we went out to dinner with mom and step dad, then back to the condo to get to bed early. We woke up around 3am and made our way to disney world, we had reservation at the Caribbean beach resort. We got there way before check in and at 6am we lucked out and they had a room available. Thier system LILO was down so we couldn't get magic bands, but for our inconvinance they have us free complimentary park tickets with park hopper option!! Pixie dust so early in the trip!! We got our room key and dropped our bags in the room (which was an awesome room) and we made a beline for the bust stop! 

    We got to the Magic Kingdom a little after eight thirty and got in fairly easy. We did stop and rename a scooter, retrieved the disability pass, and then we tried to go get sorcerer of the magic kingdom cards but the commentary ticket couldn't be used for that function. So, I decided to run into the emporium and buy some magic bands since our resort couldn't give us ours. Not only did we get them I chose blue, kala chose gray. They linked them up for us, and let us keep them no charge ( more pixie dust!). 

    Finally all set we made our way down Main Street and into the central hub that had been remodeled and was looking sharp! 

    Honestly it was a great day full of great memories we rode everything we were wanting to, big thunder mountain four times, splash mountain four times, seven dwarfs mine train twice, space mountain, haunted mansion, voyage of the little mermaid, the train, the barnstormer, stitches great escape, monsters inc laugh floor. We met so many characters, like the Tremaines (cinderellas step family)  Donald and goofy, chip and dale, Ana and Elsa, and I finally found Peter Pan in the magic kingdom!! FINALLY! :) he loved my hat and shirt! (Actually I got quite a few compliments from ppl on my Peter swag lol)  ((been wanting to meet him in the park for years!! Hope to do it again as you should know by now he is my favorite)). Kala didn't enjoy him quite as well as he accidentally jumped on her foot /: 

    We also saw the spectrical of lights parade which was awesome my camera got some good shots (really like that camera lol). Finally we made our way back to our room for a well deserved rest.

    The second day was much more relaxing day at disney we loaded our car and went back to magic kingdom since we still had our ticket left and we wanted to see the festival of fantasy parade since we accidentally missed it the last day. It was so worth seeing we honestly never left Main Street while waiting I did go and meet tinkerbell!! She was so sweet and funny I liked interacting with her! 

    Afterwards the parade started and like I said it was totally worth coming back to see since we could, and I had been wanting to see it since I first heard about it. The costumes are amazing, the floats and characters are all just wow factors my favorite is the sleeping nudity scene with the Makefivent dragon. Seriously best parade from disney! 

    Before we left I ran and got a Starbucks you are here series mug that are exclusive to disney parks. Each park as its on design that can only be bought in its respective park.

    After we made our way back to the car, swung by the condo to get the rest of our things and made our way back to Dalton lol. It was a really quick trip but it was so worth it and can't wait for another lol

Dnow 2015 #NowYouSeeMe

    As a leader this was my fourth Dnow for rock bridge student ministry, and honestly I have to say it was awesome! We had an amazing illusionist Bryan Drake, a cool spoken word performer Tal, an awesome worship singer Casey Darnell, and a great speaker! 

    The thing I love about Dnow is the bonding. For three days you are surrounded by friends you love like family, you feel a sense of belonging. That's a really good feeling, and it always hurts when it's over. My boys this year were ninth graders I started back when they were just entering student ministry at sixth graders, and I had just graduated from the student ministry myself. 

    For my small group I hope, and pray I'm affecting their life, that I'm helping make a difference for them, and that they like me, and want me a part of their life. And know just how much I love, care, and pray for thier protection. 

    The biggest impact on me was the prayer event on the last night of Dnow. Each row recieved a packet containing cards with prayers and instructions  (each rows pack was shuffled) on how to pray each specific prayer. Standing, pointing, whispering, speaking kneeling, touching one beside or near you. The first person in the row would do the first card then pass it to the person next to them, eventually the whole row would be performing one of the prayers  it was an awesome experience. And everyone participated.

    For our mission project we helped clean up miracle field, and the grounds of the Dalton Shriners club. 

    This Dnow was truly a great one, on every level. Can't wait for the next one!