Dinner Time!

All of my friends are getting engaged....and married! This is wonderful! I'm so happy for them all, really I am. In the midst of all of this happiness, I usually say that I just want to go out on a date. Really, I just want someone to buy my dinner....that's it....no committment, just dinner.

Well, my wish has come true. I have had free dinner, from boys, the past four nights! Tuesday night, it was dinner at the Loop with Lauren, Jeff, and John...thank you John! Wednesday night it was Chili's with Stephen...gracias mi amigo. Thursday night it was Zaxby's with the whole Tutherow crew...thanks Ryan. And Friday night was Sonny's with Uncle Virgil, Aunt Pam, and the boys...thank you thank you thank you!

This all goes to show that prayers are answered...and not always how we intended them to be! I am learning that it is ok to not go on dates...(and that you can still get free dinner!)

Maybe one day I will have a dinner date...maybe not...but until then...I'll just wait and enjoy the dinners I do get!


He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.
He has shown his people the power of his works,
giving them the lands of other nations.
Psalm 111:4-6

May 13, 2007

Yesterday was a very special day for me on many different levels.

It was Mother's Day. And I love my mom very, very much. We got to spend the whole day together and it was great. She has been such a profound example of what a mother should be, how a mother should act, and how a mother should love. I hope that one day I will be able to be half the mom she was for me and my sister.

May 13 is also the day that I lost one of my best friends and one of the most influential people in my life- Colby Hayes (http://www.nhimministries.com/main.asp). I will never forget the first time we met (or the second time we met) and the incredible impact he had on everyone around him. Colby loved the Lord like few I have ever met. He lived life where each day was an adventure. He couldn't sit still for more then 5 minutes. He always had to be doing something. Colby was like the brother my family never had. Before he went to heaven, Colby went skydiving. To hear him talk about it and to see how his face lit up, you couldn't help but smile and get excited yourself. He told everyone about it and told everyone to do it. Our good friend Mark decided that it would be fitting to skydive in honor and memory of Colby. And we did. It was just as incredible as Colby described. I don't think I can adequately describe in words the experience. A year has gone by so fast. I hope that he'll show up some time when I least expect it, like he's been gone on a long vacation. I can't wait until I see him again!


This is the plane we flew out of. A professional group jumped before us. They were filming formations!


We landed safe and sound. Mark's landing was very smooth...mine, not so much....at least I landed where I have the most "padding"...

I'm a BIG kid now!

Friday, May 4th was the first day of the rest of my life!


Amber was was recognized for receiving a high pass on her Honors Portfolio. We went to a ceremony where she was given a certificate. I am so proud of her!

It was graduation day!! Jami and I graduated at the same ceremony. It was great! Aunt Pam, Uncle Virgil and Aunt Trece came. Gam and Grandma spent the week in St. Augustine with mom and dad. It was so nice to have everyone there.



Now what? I'm still trying to figure it out...but for now, I'm excited about being a graduate and for what the future holds!