All you need is Love....

"I will be a Father to you,
and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty."
- 2 Corinthians 6:18
I went to Crossroads this past weekend. Most amazing experience of my life!!!! I wish I could say everything that happened and all the amazing things that made the weekend a surprise! If I did though, it wouldn't be a surprise for anyone else...so I'll keep quiet. BELIEVE me!!! That's not easy for me to do at all... <3 It's not that it's some big top secret what goes on at Crossroads or anything like that. Trust me, if you knew all the things that went down and you went on a weekend like this it wouldn't be the same then because you would know what's happening. Ugh I hope that makes sense... LOL <3 Just know that it was amazing and I would recommend Faith Walk, Crossroads, Discipleship Walk, and anything else like this to anyone who wants to grow closer to God then they ever have before!!!!!

I payed for the trip myself, and then had many bad days that turned into two horrible weeks back to back to back. =( Thursday rolled around and I decided I didn't want to go anymore. Friday rolled around and I still didn't want to go. Friday afternoon I gave in and decided to pack up and get away for the weekend. Truly, that's all I wanted. I wanted to get far away from everything. THAT feeling didn't last though. <3 God had plans...

Long story short, I encountered God and felt SO close to Him for the first time in months! He LOVES me!!!! L-O-V-E-S me! He knows what's going on and He CARES!!! And he cares about you and He loves you and everyone else on this earth!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

If I could say in two words what God taught me this weekend is that God's love is unconditional and that after He's forgiven you, and you have to forgive yourself. Love and Forgiveness. I experienced the best type of love ever...love from God!!!! I've always known He loved me, but He loves me SO much!!!!!!! And I never thought about it before! It didn't fully click until this weekend. I've never been weeping at how much He loves me, but this weekend I did!!!! He loves you SO much! He loves your friends and family SO much!

I've been holding on to SO much lately. I gave it all to Him. I mean ALL of the stuff I've been holding onto is gone. G-O-N-E!!!!! He's taken it and thrown it away somewhere. All I need is Him!!! I know that He's forgiven me and that I've forgiven myself. I know that I love Him SO much and that He loves me even more! It's crazy amazing!!!!

This weekend was incredible. I don't have a word to describe how I feel STILL!!!! It was THE MOST amazing experiance of my life. I can not wait to volunteer for it next year!!!!!!!!!

Your Not Guilty Anymore - Aaron Keyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE8gxOxMuhg&playnext=1&list=PL8DB2842C6DB34EBB&index=47

God's Chisel - The Skit Guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhfUzodLRvk

Give Us Clean Hands - Live Performance - Kutless
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9dDrK2a3Os   

It's a little piece of of how thankful I am for my amazing Savior

Flush an ice cube, do a dance, and 30 minutes later BOOM!!!!!

So last night at Jericho Junction we painted with markers and ice cubes. When the kids were done with their ice cubes we would flush them down the toilet and do a snow dance. (The snow dance involved moving your arms up and down and then your arms side to side and saying "snow comes down, the snow will stick") I'm not kidding about 30 minutes after all the kids flushed their ice cubes it started to snow!!!! =D
I went sledding for the second time of my life. I went once when I was little but I got scared b/c I fell off. Today we walked up the park in my neighborhood and people everywhere were sledding. =) So, I grabbed a sled and joined in. It was sooo much fun!!!! And it was COLD!!!! LOL =) I fell off many times, but that was seriously the best part. At one point I came very close to hitting a pole...but I didn't =) hahaha!
Now I'm about to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and watch the snow fall. I can't believe it's still coming down!!!! So excited!!!!

A little piece of how excited I get about the first "white fluffy stuff falling from the sky" of the year

Please note: if you have ever had a bad day the go watch a singing cucumber. It makes a difference.

This is the post for the people who have had a horrible day. Sometimes it's even worse than that and we have seven days back to back that we have to call a horrible week. It's sad, and stressful, but it really does get better. =) If your at the point where you are bawling your eyes out and truly have no idea why, then it's time to do something major. Call up a friend and follow these simple instructions...

Go to http://www.youtube.com/
Type on the top "Silly Songs with Larry: Yodeling Veterinarian"
After that one is over watch "Silly Songs with Larry: Where is my Hairbrush?"
Then watch "Silly Songs with Larry: School House Polka"
Then type in "Madame Blueberry part One." Know however it isn't in English. I think it's Italian or something....? See how long you can last and then laugh at the talking tomato you can't understand.
Then "Silly Songs with Larry: I Love My Lips"

You should feel at least a little better after that. =D I know I did!!!!! lol
WARNING: Do NOT do this without one of your friends. It won't be nearly as funny!

A little piece of how excited I get about talking vegetables...hahaha jk!

He holds everything...

Sometimes you may wish so much for the day to be over, to rewind the day,  and to take everything back. However, God already had everything planned out for you. He knows what has happened, what is happening currently, and what is yet to come. When your day ends up not being what you expected, all you can do it hold your head high and ride it out. God will make everything right in the end.

"If He can hold an ocean back with one little shore then what's this worry and doubting for? I believe...He holds everything." -Point of Grace

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,tI will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever. Psalm 23