Ok so...I went to that job fair today at one of the local hospitals. They had a whole bunch of tables set up about different areas of the hospital that were hiring. You could talk to the people at each table who were the head over each floor and it was pretty interesting to get to talk to them and hear other peoples questions. I was not qualified for a good number of places because they require 1-2 years nursing experience which is no big deal. I know there are plenty of jobs out there.
There was 1 table in particular that sparked my interest & really got me excited. This was the Mother/Baby unit table. The lady gave me information about who could work on the floor & they do in fact hire LPNs!! This I was excited to hear about. The LPN plays 2 roles...1- taking care of the post-partum/GYN patients and 2- as an OB Tech. You can also play the role of both. =] A OB tech helped scrub in a mother preparing her for a C-section, getting the instrument tables ready for the doctor, assit in deliveries, keeping them stocked up, and such. I was very excited to hear this. Because the hospital that I got my LPN schooling through do not hire LPNs in their L&D department...therefore they can not assist in deliveries...but here...you can!! So this is one big interest that I have and I am definitely considering submitting an application to work there.
I'm praying to see what God has to say about it because I know that He opens & closes doors where He wills. So we'll see what happens.
Have a great Saturday!
-Christine
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
[[ American Idol Blues ]]
I'm seriously starting to think that America has gone absolutely crazy. I mean...there is absolutely no reason why Senjaya should still be in the competition...he's in the top 9 now!!!! He wasn't even in the bottom 3 last night. What the mess?
Chris Sligh was the one eliminated last night. I was not completely surprised because he hasn't had such great performances these past 2 weeks. But despite those 2 performances...he deserved much more chances than Senjaya does. In my opinion...he's making a fool of himself & should be gracious enough to figure out that he is surrounded by too much talent & step down from the competition. That's all there is to it. But no, I'm sure he's going to stay as long as he can so he can get his fame. If he does get a career it will like that William Hung guy who can't sing...but even he may have more fans than Senajaya.
But seriously...the votefortheworst.com may have something to do with why he's still on the show and the site should be banned or something. Seriously because they are only doing it make people mad and make the show's ratings go down. It's really sad that they want to entertain themsevles that way by making others mad. But whatever there isn't much I can do about it I suppose. I'll just continue on voting for my two favorites: Blake & Jordin. I love them both and they aren't going anywhere if I have anything to say about it.
Well, I guess I'm done with my spill on it. See ya!!
-Christine
Chris Sligh was the one eliminated last night. I was not completely surprised because he hasn't had such great performances these past 2 weeks. But despite those 2 performances...he deserved much more chances than Senjaya does. In my opinion...he's making a fool of himself & should be gracious enough to figure out that he is surrounded by too much talent & step down from the competition. That's all there is to it. But no, I'm sure he's going to stay as long as he can so he can get his fame. If he does get a career it will like that William Hung guy who can't sing...but even he may have more fans than Senajaya.
But seriously...the votefortheworst.com may have something to do with why he's still on the show and the site should be banned or something. Seriously because they are only doing it make people mad and make the show's ratings go down. It's really sad that they want to entertain themsevles that way by making others mad. But whatever there isn't much I can do about it I suppose. I'll just continue on voting for my two favorites: Blake & Jordin. I love them both and they aren't going anywhere if I have anything to say about it.
Well, I guess I'm done with my spill on it. See ya!!
-Christine
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
[[ Attitude Issues ]]
Ok...so...I went to a Bible study not too long ago & we were studying the 1st chapter of the book of James. It was some really great stuff & I was learning alot from it. Some parts it were talking about anger & how we need to be slow to wrath. One of the women in the group gave us a challenge for the 2 weeks until the next time we meet to try to control our anger & come back and tell us what type of struggles we may have had doing it.
Hearing this I was like..."Ok, I can have an anger, attitude, & frustration issue sometimes so, I think I can do this no problem." No problem?? Boy, was I wrong. I have found myself mad & frustrated over the stupidest stuff lately...and...I don't think about the challenge until afterwards. Man, I've had an attitude problem for as long as I can remember & God and I are working on it but it feels like it has become so 2nd nature to me that I don't even think about that I need think about what I'm going to say before I say it. Because there is no need to get frustrated at things that you are not going to be able to change or control...so...those are my feelings right now. I've talked with God & we are going to work on this together and continue to see how much improvement we can make through this challenge.
Have a great Wednesday!
-Christine
Hearing this I was like..."Ok, I can have an anger, attitude, & frustration issue sometimes so, I think I can do this no problem." No problem?? Boy, was I wrong. I have found myself mad & frustrated over the stupidest stuff lately...and...I don't think about the challenge until afterwards. Man, I've had an attitude problem for as long as I can remember & God and I are working on it but it feels like it has become so 2nd nature to me that I don't even think about that I need think about what I'm going to say before I say it. Because there is no need to get frustrated at things that you are not going to be able to change or control...so...those are my feelings right now. I've talked with God & we are going to work on this together and continue to see how much improvement we can make through this challenge.
Have a great Wednesday!
-Christine
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
[[ What to Blog About?? ]]
Well, I'm not really sure what to blog about to tell you the truth. Not too much has really been happening since my last entry...life has been kinda...well...boring.
My weekend was pretty good. Actually, on Saturday morning my aunt, mom, & I went shopping at Kohl's and I was LOVING it!! They had some good sales & I shopped like crazy. lol. I spent alot of money but I will not tell y'all how much. I did use up the last of my VISA giftcard which stinks. lol. So I don't have that anymore. But I bought 2 pairs of shoes, 2 shirts, and a pair of capri pants. All so cute...I so excited for spring to get here so I can wear capris & sandals...and stuff. I'm gonna be lookin' cute...as always. ;-) lol. That night my dad & some of our family took my grandma out to Outback for her birthday & we went to her house afterwards, hung out, and talked for a few hours. Was fun. They were all excited to find out my good news about officially becoming a LPN. =]
Sunday was pretty much like any Sunday. Went to church which was really good...we had a guest speaker & the worship was pretty good and went smooth. Later that day we went to a baby shower for a lady in our church. She is not completely sure what she is having yet. The doctors think its a girl but they are not able to tell for sure so most people got a gift that could go either way...but...most of us are believing that it is a girl...that is what she wants because she already has 2 boys. But I know she says she'll be happy either way as long as the baby is healthy. At about 5:30 I went to a couple named Susan & Dana's house to babysit their little girl while they went out for a little while. It was fun, I painted the little girls nails & we ate icecream & watched movies. She got a little hyper towards bedtime but she went to be at 8:30 like usualy with no problem which really surprised me.
As far as my job search goes...it's going well. I am signed up for my CPR class so I can recertify & I have decided that I will be applying to one of the local hospitals (careplex) for one of their Medical/Surgical LPN openings & I am also going to a job fair at another local hospital...and they plan on doing some hiring on the spot so...we'll see how that goes...maybe I'll be able to say that I have a job by this weekend...who knows?? I'm just leaving it all up to God & let Him open and close the doors where He wills.
That's about it for me. Hope you all are having a great week.
God Bless,
Christine
My weekend was pretty good. Actually, on Saturday morning my aunt, mom, & I went shopping at Kohl's and I was LOVING it!! They had some good sales & I shopped like crazy. lol. I spent alot of money but I will not tell y'all how much. I did use up the last of my VISA giftcard which stinks. lol. So I don't have that anymore. But I bought 2 pairs of shoes, 2 shirts, and a pair of capri pants. All so cute...I so excited for spring to get here so I can wear capris & sandals...and stuff. I'm gonna be lookin' cute...as always. ;-) lol. That night my dad & some of our family took my grandma out to Outback for her birthday & we went to her house afterwards, hung out, and talked for a few hours. Was fun. They were all excited to find out my good news about officially becoming a LPN. =]
Sunday was pretty much like any Sunday. Went to church which was really good...we had a guest speaker & the worship was pretty good and went smooth. Later that day we went to a baby shower for a lady in our church. She is not completely sure what she is having yet. The doctors think its a girl but they are not able to tell for sure so most people got a gift that could go either way...but...most of us are believing that it is a girl...that is what she wants because she already has 2 boys. But I know she says she'll be happy either way as long as the baby is healthy. At about 5:30 I went to a couple named Susan & Dana's house to babysit their little girl while they went out for a little while. It was fun, I painted the little girls nails & we ate icecream & watched movies. She got a little hyper towards bedtime but she went to be at 8:30 like usualy with no problem which really surprised me.
As far as my job search goes...it's going well. I am signed up for my CPR class so I can recertify & I have decided that I will be applying to one of the local hospitals (careplex) for one of their Medical/Surgical LPN openings & I am also going to a job fair at another local hospital...and they plan on doing some hiring on the spot so...we'll see how that goes...maybe I'll be able to say that I have a job by this weekend...who knows?? I'm just leaving it all up to God & let Him open and close the doors where He wills.
That's about it for me. Hope you all are having a great week.
God Bless,
Christine
Thursday, March 22, 2007
[[ So It Continues... ]]
So...my job search continues. I went to one of the local hospitals today to talk to their Human Resources department but did not stay there too long. They basically told me all the jobs available are listed online & that you apply that way and just come in for your interview when you are called. So...that's just what I'm going to do because that's pretty much what the other hospital I may work for told me to do too. Also while I was there I got information on their RN program...they have a new Distance Learning coming up here soon locally. So, I'm thinking about going for that after I have worked for a while.
While there at the hospital I went up to visit my mother because the office she works in is there...but it was on the opposite end of the hospital so I had to do a lot of walking lol...but I made it there. I wanted to let my mom know what information I had found out.
Before my visit to the hospital I went up to the church and got Media Training...which I am really excited about. I have learned how to do it and I can't wait until my first time to do it for a service...which I think will be next Saturday night, so I'm quite excited yet nervous of course. But it's a really cool system & I get to work with some great people back there in the booth ;-) So...I'm gonna be lovin' it. Anywhoo...that's all that is really going on with me.
Tonight I'm going to Life Group with dad...they are going to start studying the book of James which I'm really excited about because it is an awesome book. I also get to share my praise about passing my exam. =]
See ya!
-Christine
While there at the hospital I went up to visit my mother because the office she works in is there...but it was on the opposite end of the hospital so I had to do a lot of walking lol...but I made it there. I wanted to let my mom know what information I had found out.
Before my visit to the hospital I went up to the church and got Media Training...which I am really excited about. I have learned how to do it and I can't wait until my first time to do it for a service...which I think will be next Saturday night, so I'm quite excited yet nervous of course. But it's a really cool system & I get to work with some great people back there in the booth ;-) So...I'm gonna be lovin' it. Anywhoo...that's all that is really going on with me.
Tonight I'm going to Life Group with dad...they are going to start studying the book of James which I'm really excited about because it is an awesome book. I also get to share my praise about passing my exam. =]
See ya!
-Christine
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
[[ Job Search Adventure ]]
For those who do not my news yet -- you either haven't seen me recently or missed my last blog entry. Yes, it is official...I am now a LPN. I am very relieved that this part is all over & done with but I don't think it has completely sunk in yet. I think it will hit me once I find a job.
I did quite a bit of online searching on Sunday & yesterday and have found 3 available positions that I am "qualified" for. 2 of them at one local hospital & 1 at the other. The 2 at the first hospital...1 is Pediatrics which is a job I would of snatched up very quickly but at this particular hospital Pediatrics is not a huge thing at all because most kids are sent to King's Daughters...te 2nd position would be on their Neurology floor which is ok but not something I prefer & plus it was a 72 hour/week job & I don't know if I want to start out with something like that. The 3rd position open at the hospital is a Medical/Surgical floor & I think that that would be my best bet. Because the only reason I can take other open positions for LPNs is because I am not "qualified" yet...most of them want 1-2 years of Medical/Surgical experience. So I figure if I take that job, then I can go ahead & get my experience & if I see somewhere I'd like to work after that then I can simply transfer because I will be qualified & have my experience to work there.
So, I'm not completely sure what will happen but we'll see. I'm praying & asking God to open & shut doors wherever his will permits. I also can't start a job anyways until my CPR certification is renewed & I can't do that until April 3rd (long story). But besides that, nothing is holding me back. I'm ready to get into the working world & most of all, the world of Nursing. I'm excited. I have decided that I am going to be working for a while & get some experience in before going back to school & continuing into my RN stuff. But do not worry I AM going to go back to school...there is no doubt about it. People have been telling me not too work too long because I won't want to go back to school. But believe me I do...I want to go as far as I possibly can. The furthest I want to go is RN, and that's the next step. The only way I will go any further is if God tells me to. Other that, I think becoming a RN will be a great stopping point for me.
Well, guess I better stop here. Gotta do some cleaning today since all I did was job search yesterday. Talk to you all later.
God Bless,
Christine
I did quite a bit of online searching on Sunday & yesterday and have found 3 available positions that I am "qualified" for. 2 of them at one local hospital & 1 at the other. The 2 at the first hospital...1 is Pediatrics which is a job I would of snatched up very quickly but at this particular hospital Pediatrics is not a huge thing at all because most kids are sent to King's Daughters...te 2nd position would be on their Neurology floor which is ok but not something I prefer & plus it was a 72 hour/week job & I don't know if I want to start out with something like that. The 3rd position open at the hospital is a Medical/Surgical floor & I think that that would be my best bet. Because the only reason I can take other open positions for LPNs is because I am not "qualified" yet...most of them want 1-2 years of Medical/Surgical experience. So I figure if I take that job, then I can go ahead & get my experience & if I see somewhere I'd like to work after that then I can simply transfer because I will be qualified & have my experience to work there.
So, I'm not completely sure what will happen but we'll see. I'm praying & asking God to open & shut doors wherever his will permits. I also can't start a job anyways until my CPR certification is renewed & I can't do that until April 3rd (long story). But besides that, nothing is holding me back. I'm ready to get into the working world & most of all, the world of Nursing. I'm excited. I have decided that I am going to be working for a while & get some experience in before going back to school & continuing into my RN stuff. But do not worry I AM going to go back to school...there is no doubt about it. People have been telling me not too work too long because I won't want to go back to school. But believe me I do...I want to go as far as I possibly can. The furthest I want to go is RN, and that's the next step. The only way I will go any further is if God tells me to. Other that, I think becoming a RN will be a great stopping point for me.
Well, guess I better stop here. Gotta do some cleaning today since all I did was job search yesterday. Talk to you all later.
God Bless,
Christine
Friday, March 16, 2007
[[ I'm a Nurse!!!! ]]
Guess what everyone?!?! I am officially a LPN!!!! That's right!! I found at this morning that I passed my exam!! Ha ha...I guess 3rd time really is a charm. ;-)
Nah...seriously. I am so flippin' happy right now...no one has any idea. I worked my butt off & truely thought I did do so bad on the exam but evidently I did alot better than I thought. =] I give all the glory to God though...because without Him & His help this would not have happened for me. I have been through so much to get to this point & it was all with God...not on my own. It feels so great to finally know that I can go out and get a job now. To finally make money on my own and not have to ask for it...soon I'll be on my way to starting RN school. That will be another test to go through but...no worries here. God is on my side.
Have a great weekend!! I know I will. =]
God Bless,
Christine LPN ;-)
Nah...seriously. I am so flippin' happy right now...no one has any idea. I worked my butt off & truely thought I did do so bad on the exam but evidently I did alot better than I thought. =] I give all the glory to God though...because without Him & His help this would not have happened for me. I have been through so much to get to this point & it was all with God...not on my own. It feels so great to finally know that I can go out and get a job now. To finally make money on my own and not have to ask for it...soon I'll be on my way to starting RN school. That will be another test to go through but...no worries here. God is on my side.
Have a great weekend!! I know I will. =]
God Bless,
Christine LPN ;-)
Thursday, March 15, 2007
[[ The Exam ]]
Hey y'all!!
Well, I went & took my nursing licensure exam this morning. I was much more confident going in there than last time but as I got more & more into the exam I started getting a little discouraged. I got the max amount of questions just as I have the other 2 times I have taken it. It's not always a bad sign like has been for me so far...but it's not always a good one either. Everyone is telling me not to worry about it and that they are confident that I did fine & that's how I'm trying to keep my thinking also. So, I guess I'll find out by tomorrow morning whether I am an official LPN or not. =]
See ya!
~Christine
Well, I went & took my nursing licensure exam this morning. I was much more confident going in there than last time but as I got more & more into the exam I started getting a little discouraged. I got the max amount of questions just as I have the other 2 times I have taken it. It's not always a bad sign like has been for me so far...but it's not always a good one either. Everyone is telling me not to worry about it and that they are confident that I did fine & that's how I'm trying to keep my thinking also. So, I guess I'll find out by tomorrow morning whether I am an official LPN or not. =]
See ya!
~Christine
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
[[ I'm Such a Blonde ]]
Ok so if you think my car story from Saturday night was funny, I think I have done something to top that one. I think it is totally true what some say about me that I may appear to be a brunette on the outside but, I'm a total blonde at heart. No offense to any of my blonde friends (especially Lorrie). ;-)
So, what did I do you ask? Let me tell you...
Yesterday my younger brother, "N" did not have school yesterday because of a regional competition that our school was hosting for upper elementary, jr high, & highschoolers against other Christian schools. Instead of staying home with me "N" went to work with my stepdad...which made house much quieter for me to study. Sooo...I went about my daily routine as always & when it came time to leave to go pick "N" up, I did (I'm sure somebody is laughing by now). I drive all the way across the JRB...listening to music or whatever...and I get to the entrance of the school, see all the cars, and realize what I had done & that I wasted a whole bunch of time (not to mention gas). So...I drive right past the school, go up a side street, turn around, and started driving towards home. The whole way home I'm saying to myself, "I cannot believe I just did that." I felt like such a dumb nut & that was seriously a huge blonde moment for me. I don't think anybody who has heard this story so far will ever let me forget it...not to mention those who have yet to hear it.
Oh well, I'm over it now & just making fun of myself now. It's no surprise that I did something so goofy. It's not the 1st time...and it certainly won't be my last time.
See ya,
Christine
So, what did I do you ask? Let me tell you...
Yesterday my younger brother, "N" did not have school yesterday because of a regional competition that our school was hosting for upper elementary, jr high, & highschoolers against other Christian schools. Instead of staying home with me "N" went to work with my stepdad...which made house much quieter for me to study. Sooo...I went about my daily routine as always & when it came time to leave to go pick "N" up, I did (I'm sure somebody is laughing by now). I drive all the way across the JRB...listening to music or whatever...and I get to the entrance of the school, see all the cars, and realize what I had done & that I wasted a whole bunch of time (not to mention gas). So...I drive right past the school, go up a side street, turn around, and started driving towards home. The whole way home I'm saying to myself, "I cannot believe I just did that." I felt like such a dumb nut & that was seriously a huge blonde moment for me. I don't think anybody who has heard this story so far will ever let me forget it...not to mention those who have yet to hear it.
Oh well, I'm over it now & just making fun of myself now. It's no surprise that I did something so goofy. It's not the 1st time...and it certainly won't be my last time.
See ya,
Christine
Monday, March 12, 2007
[[ I *Heart* Weekends ]]
Ok so...like everyone else...I pretty much LOVE the weekend!! First of all because I don't have to do as much studying as during the week...and I pretty much end up doing at least one thing fun with family or friends. But I guess I better enjoy them as they are while I can before I start entering the working world...because it's a possibilty that I'll be working on the weekends. Ugh! lol.
But this past weekend was a pretty good yet busy one I must admit. Well, Friday night wasn't much really except I had praise team practice at church (SAOG) and that's pretty much it...the rest of the night was just relaxation for me. Saturday I had a Multimedia workday up at church (SAOG again) and we had some fun with that because we were working on our new stuff for powerpoint presentations so can't wait for that to be finished. Saturday night I went over to church with dad (FLC) which was ok but kinda boring actually. lol. That is because it was my week to be in the back with the kiddos. With my particular group...I was supposed to be working with someone else but...their son got sick so they were not able to come so they found someone to replace her. Thing was...we didn't have the lesson because the original teacher had it and the coloring pages at home with her. So...we were able to get some extra copies of the coloring pages...but we had to think of a few little crafts and quieter games for them to play all during church. We tried tying Bible lessons into each one as much as we could. We got their attention with each activity for a while then it just got boring for them I guess. lol.
Afterwards a few of us peeps went out to eat at Chick-fil-a, it twas very fun. Except I thought my dad was turning the wrong way to get there so I pulled off on the side of the road (because I don't talk on the cell & drive) to call and ask where he was going. But, I realized he was going the right way so I kept going. Well, a couple who was going with us had saw me pull over so they called my dad on his cell and told him that I had pulled over which started worrying him. Cuz he got to Chick-fil-a and I was not there either. So...my dad grabbed my friend Josh (ha ha) and told him that they needed to go looking for me. They got all in this defense mode which made me feel good. But, I got to Chick-fil-a and was finally able to answer my cellphone because he had called me twice on the way there and told them I was at Chick-fil-a and told me he was on his way back cuz Josh & he were on looking for me because they thought I had car trouble. Geeze...it was crazy lol. But everything was ok. At least I do know that they both care about me that is for sure. Then of course...Josh has to make fun of me for the rest of the night of it but...oh well whatever.
Sunday was a good day. Went to church...at first had a problem with our projector...thought that the bulb on it got messed up but they got messing with the connections and discovered that it was just a bad connection. The worship & sermon were good. Got home and ate a little bit of lunch...then my stepdad, brother, and I headed to the park with another family from the church to spend time with them and had some fun. It was a really nice day and I'm glad we did it. I can't wait until spring offically starts. When we start having warm days like we did Saturday...and it stays that way. That would be wonderful.
Well, guess I better get off here so I can go study...nursing licensure exam on Thursday!! Ahhh!!! Pray for me!! I'll keep ya'll updated!
God Bless,
Christine
But this past weekend was a pretty good yet busy one I must admit. Well, Friday night wasn't much really except I had praise team practice at church (SAOG) and that's pretty much it...the rest of the night was just relaxation for me. Saturday I had a Multimedia workday up at church (SAOG again) and we had some fun with that because we were working on our new stuff for powerpoint presentations so can't wait for that to be finished. Saturday night I went over to church with dad (FLC) which was ok but kinda boring actually. lol. That is because it was my week to be in the back with the kiddos. With my particular group...I was supposed to be working with someone else but...their son got sick so they were not able to come so they found someone to replace her. Thing was...we didn't have the lesson because the original teacher had it and the coloring pages at home with her. So...we were able to get some extra copies of the coloring pages...but we had to think of a few little crafts and quieter games for them to play all during church. We tried tying Bible lessons into each one as much as we could. We got their attention with each activity for a while then it just got boring for them I guess. lol.
Afterwards a few of us peeps went out to eat at Chick-fil-a, it twas very fun. Except I thought my dad was turning the wrong way to get there so I pulled off on the side of the road (because I don't talk on the cell & drive) to call and ask where he was going. But, I realized he was going the right way so I kept going. Well, a couple who was going with us had saw me pull over so they called my dad on his cell and told him that I had pulled over which started worrying him. Cuz he got to Chick-fil-a and I was not there either. So...my dad grabbed my friend Josh (ha ha) and told him that they needed to go looking for me. They got all in this defense mode which made me feel good. But, I got to Chick-fil-a and was finally able to answer my cellphone because he had called me twice on the way there and told them I was at Chick-fil-a and told me he was on his way back cuz Josh & he were on looking for me because they thought I had car trouble. Geeze...it was crazy lol. But everything was ok. At least I do know that they both care about me that is for sure. Then of course...Josh has to make fun of me for the rest of the night of it but...oh well whatever.
Sunday was a good day. Went to church...at first had a problem with our projector...thought that the bulb on it got messed up but they got messing with the connections and discovered that it was just a bad connection. The worship & sermon were good. Got home and ate a little bit of lunch...then my stepdad, brother, and I headed to the park with another family from the church to spend time with them and had some fun. It was a really nice day and I'm glad we did it. I can't wait until spring offically starts. When we start having warm days like we did Saturday...and it stays that way. That would be wonderful.
Well, guess I better get off here so I can go study...nursing licensure exam on Thursday!! Ahhh!!! Pray for me!! I'll keep ya'll updated!
God Bless,
Christine
Friday, March 09, 2007
[[ Learning So Much... ]]
Lately I have been learning so much from God's word. I've been getting back into reading my Bible like I should & if you really read what the Bible is telling you...it has some pretty amazing things in it. You may even got back to read it again and learn something new. That's how truely amazing the Bible is.
I went with Dad his Life Group for the 1st time last night & I had a really good time. They were finishing up reading the book of I Corinthians & I gotta tell you it was some really good stuff. They have some great discussion & I really think that is something that I need to go to on a regular basis, every other week. They have decided that they are going to start studying the book of James in 2 weeks and I'm really excited about it because I have already started reading it for myself on my own & has some really good stuff in it. I think they can definately expect me to come back whenever I get the chance.
Well, that's pretty much it. There's not too much going on over the weekend. Got praise team practice tonight and a multimedia team workday up at my church tomorrow & then Dad's church tomorrow night cuz it's my week to be in the back with the kiddos. So...yeah that's pretty much it for me. Update day more as it comes.
God Bless,
Christine
I went with Dad his Life Group for the 1st time last night & I had a really good time. They were finishing up reading the book of I Corinthians & I gotta tell you it was some really good stuff. They have some great discussion & I really think that is something that I need to go to on a regular basis, every other week. They have decided that they are going to start studying the book of James in 2 weeks and I'm really excited about it because I have already started reading it for myself on my own & has some really good stuff in it. I think they can definately expect me to come back whenever I get the chance.
Well, that's pretty much it. There's not too much going on over the weekend. Got praise team practice tonight and a multimedia team workday up at my church tomorrow & then Dad's church tomorrow night cuz it's my week to be in the back with the kiddos. So...yeah that's pretty much it for me. Update day more as it comes.
God Bless,
Christine
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
[[ Take Off the Mask ]]
OK so...I told you all I would be sharing with you what God has been showing me & what has been happening with me spiritually so this entry is it. It may be really long but I hope that you will read it all and that it will touch you. Click on the link below to see the lyrics to a song called "Stain glass Masquerade" by Casting Crowns that goes along with what I'm going to be talking about.
http://www.metrolyrics.com/lyrics/2147424775/Casting_Crowns/Stained_Glass_Masquerade
This past Saturday night (2/3/07) Pastor Freddy started a sermon series titled, "Will You Be Made Whole?". He talked about the man in John 5:1-8 that had been a paralytic for 38 years & lay by the pool of Bethesda. There was a certain time of day when an angel would come and stir up the water in this pool & whoever was the first go get in it at that time would be instantly healed of whatever condition that had. When Jesus saw him he asked him "if he wanted to be make whole?" The man in reply began to make excuses for his paralysis & why he was not healed after all these years. Pastor Freddy told us that we as Christians can be like that. When God asks us if "we want to be make whole" we begin to make excuses for ourselves & blame it on everyone else. The reasons we do not say "yes" to "being made whole" is because we have been in our situations that hold us back for so long that we are too comfortable...we become "institutionalized". We do not want to get up of our "mat" like the paralytic (our comfort zone in a sense) to be "made whole". The stirring (the desire) has to start within us. This message just really spoke to me...as I continue on with this blog it will all kind of tie in together.
On Sunday morning (2/4/07) a lady in our church {SAOG) wanted to stand up and talk to the congregation about something. She said she wanted to "take off her mask". People were always telling her she is growing so much in God, she has a great walk with the Lord, that she's a great mother, a good wife, and things such as that. She was there to tell us that she is not all that great. She is not the Christian that she should be...she isn't always the best mother...she doesn't always obey her husband. She stood up to told us she was taking off her mask, that she had been lying & was tired of it. The reason she came to church & lived a lie was because she thought she would not receive the the same love and friendship if we knew the truth. She gave the example of the song "Stain Glass Masquerade" of how she felt. As I sat there and listened I thought, "Wow. That takes a big person to stand up in church and confess something like that." then they began to play the song so the church could hear it. As I listened tears began to stream down my face because I too was feeling the same way. I too have been coming to church wearing a mask. I am not the good daughter to my parents that everyone thinks I am...I have a bad attitude with them...I've had major disrespect issues before...but I would come to church with a smile & show respect to all the adults I would meet there. People would tell me what a great Christian girl I am and God is really going to use me...but at home...I was not reading the Bible and having quiet time with God AT ALL & some of the time I wouldn't use the best language...I would be rude to my brother & all these other various things. Well now....I am letting everyone that I too have taken off my mask & showing you the real me. I want my life to be transformed by Christ so that I act the same everywhere...that I will act as the Christian that I want to be everywhere I go...not just in church where they can see me. I want the whole world to see the real...changed me. I ask every ones forgiveness for living such a lie & not being my complete self.
God & I have talked and He is going to help me through this transformation and I know that He has big plans for my life. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for me. My spiritual life is starting to go up hill and I know that it is going to continue to grow. I want to grow more and more in Christ each and everyday.
God Bless,
Christine
"Do not let your circumstances dictate who you are, Let who you are dictate your circumstances."
http://www.metrolyrics.com/lyrics/2147424775/Casting_Crowns/Stained_Glass_Masquerade
This past Saturday night (2/3/07) Pastor Freddy started a sermon series titled, "Will You Be Made Whole?". He talked about the man in John 5:1-8 that had been a paralytic for 38 years & lay by the pool of Bethesda. There was a certain time of day when an angel would come and stir up the water in this pool & whoever was the first go get in it at that time would be instantly healed of whatever condition that had. When Jesus saw him he asked him "if he wanted to be make whole?" The man in reply began to make excuses for his paralysis & why he was not healed after all these years. Pastor Freddy told us that we as Christians can be like that. When God asks us if "we want to be make whole" we begin to make excuses for ourselves & blame it on everyone else. The reasons we do not say "yes" to "being made whole" is because we have been in our situations that hold us back for so long that we are too comfortable...we become "institutionalized". We do not want to get up of our "mat" like the paralytic (our comfort zone in a sense) to be "made whole". The stirring (the desire) has to start within us. This message just really spoke to me...as I continue on with this blog it will all kind of tie in together.
On Sunday morning (2/4/07) a lady in our church {SAOG) wanted to stand up and talk to the congregation about something. She said she wanted to "take off her mask". People were always telling her she is growing so much in God, she has a great walk with the Lord, that she's a great mother, a good wife, and things such as that. She was there to tell us that she is not all that great. She is not the Christian that she should be...she isn't always the best mother...she doesn't always obey her husband. She stood up to told us she was taking off her mask, that she had been lying & was tired of it. The reason she came to church & lived a lie was because she thought she would not receive the the same love and friendship if we knew the truth. She gave the example of the song "Stain Glass Masquerade" of how she felt. As I sat there and listened I thought, "Wow. That takes a big person to stand up in church and confess something like that." then they began to play the song so the church could hear it. As I listened tears began to stream down my face because I too was feeling the same way. I too have been coming to church wearing a mask. I am not the good daughter to my parents that everyone thinks I am...I have a bad attitude with them...I've had major disrespect issues before...but I would come to church with a smile & show respect to all the adults I would meet there. People would tell me what a great Christian girl I am and God is really going to use me...but at home...I was not reading the Bible and having quiet time with God AT ALL & some of the time I wouldn't use the best language...I would be rude to my brother & all these other various things. Well now....I am letting everyone that I too have taken off my mask & showing you the real me. I want my life to be transformed by Christ so that I act the same everywhere...that I will act as the Christian that I want to be everywhere I go...not just in church where they can see me. I want the whole world to see the real...changed me. I ask every ones forgiveness for living such a lie & not being my complete self.
God & I have talked and He is going to help me through this transformation and I know that He has big plans for my life. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for me. My spiritual life is starting to go up hill and I know that it is going to continue to grow. I want to grow more and more in Christ each and everyday.
God Bless,
Christine
"Do not let your circumstances dictate who you are, Let who you are dictate your circumstances."
Sunday, March 04, 2007
[[ Twas' a Good Weekend ]]
It was a pretty good weekend y'all. I must say...mostly because I got to spend alot more time with my dad. I hadn't seen him in almost 3 weeks & he did not work this weekend which was a very good thing to me & it made me very happy. =) He's been working ALOT lately, and it was good for him to have a break...and what better person to spend that time with than...me? lol. Just kidding. I love my dad alot and was so glad to see him this weekend. I also got to talk & spend time with a friend that I hadn't seen in a while too so that was also good. But, LORRIE was NOT at church Saturday, but oh well...I guess I'll make it. *pretends to cry*. lol. Just kidding Lorrie. Love ya girl!
What was also so great about the weekend was...between the service I went to at FLC on Saturday night & the one at SAOG this morning, God has shown me so much...things I never thought about before that need to change in my life or whatever. Wow, I cannot wait to share it with you all. I would like to type it all out right now but it would take a while & I'm really tired and need to get some sleep so...I will have all that up asap. Well, guess that is about it. Love you all so much!
God Bless,
Christine
What was also so great about the weekend was...between the service I went to at FLC on Saturday night & the one at SAOG this morning, God has shown me so much...things I never thought about before that need to change in my life or whatever. Wow, I cannot wait to share it with you all. I would like to type it all out right now but it would take a while & I'm really tired and need to get some sleep so...I will have all that up asap. Well, guess that is about it. Love you all so much!
God Bless,
Christine
Friday, March 02, 2007
[[ 3rd Times a Charm ]]
Guess what? I found out yesterday that I am scheduled to take my Nursing Licensure Exam on Thursday, March 15th. I am very relieved & happy to know this now. I am very excited yet nervous about it. I went to get it over with & I definately am more confident than last time.I having been studying almost everyday & I am determined that this is the LAST time that I am going to take it. Plus, as the saying goes..."Third Time's a Charm". =) So we'll see.
As soon as I find out that I passed it, I'm job searching. I am so ready to be a LPN. Bring it on! lol. Y'all keep me in your prayers as I continue to study & prepare myself for this exam.
God Bless,
Christine
As soon as I find out that I passed it, I'm job searching. I am so ready to be a LPN. Bring it on! lol. Y'all keep me in your prayers as I continue to study & prepare myself for this exam.
God Bless,
Christine
Thursday, March 01, 2007
[[ Passing Out Flyers ]]
So, y'all probably have wondered where I have been the past few days since I haven't updated or anything. Well, I haven't been home during the day to tell you the truth. I've been helping my stepdad by going to big neighborhoods and putting his flyers for his Landscaping Business on their mailboxes...not IN them of course!! lol. We've been eating lunch together & stuff and it's actually been a nice time. I've hardly had to study this week which has been really nice. I needed the relief from that stress for a little bit. It's as if that was the reason he was doing it.
How is my stepdad doing now? He's doing great. He finished his antibiotic treatment a few weeks ago & the doctor took the picc line out of his arm. As for the tube that's in his back. That is still there. Last time he went to the doctor, he said that there was still some infection on the liver and he will not be taking out the tube until the CT scan shows that it is clear of any infection. So, we are praying that, that is the case when he goes to his next appointment on March 8th. I'll keep y'all updated.
I'm looking forward to the weekend. Because 1st of all, I'm going to see my dad. I feel like I haven't seen him in forever for some reason. I'm hoping he doesn't have to work on Saturday though because then I'll have nothing to do. Also because I get to go to church at FLC and actually be in the service. I haven't been in there in almost 1 month because of various reasons. I missed the whole "24" sermon series that I really wanted to see, so I have to get all of the DVDs to come home with me. Also, I get to see 2 of my special friends that I haven't seen in almost 3 weeks it seems like. Which I am really excited about. Not only that, I get to see Lorrie!! lol. Love ya Lorrie!
Well, guess that's about it for me now. I'll update y'all again soon.
-Christine
How is my stepdad doing now? He's doing great. He finished his antibiotic treatment a few weeks ago & the doctor took the picc line out of his arm. As for the tube that's in his back. That is still there. Last time he went to the doctor, he said that there was still some infection on the liver and he will not be taking out the tube until the CT scan shows that it is clear of any infection. So, we are praying that, that is the case when he goes to his next appointment on March 8th. I'll keep y'all updated.
I'm looking forward to the weekend. Because 1st of all, I'm going to see my dad. I feel like I haven't seen him in forever for some reason. I'm hoping he doesn't have to work on Saturday though because then I'll have nothing to do. Also because I get to go to church at FLC and actually be in the service. I haven't been in there in almost 1 month because of various reasons. I missed the whole "24" sermon series that I really wanted to see, so I have to get all of the DVDs to come home with me. Also, I get to see 2 of my special friends that I haven't seen in almost 3 weeks it seems like. Which I am really excited about. Not only that, I get to see Lorrie!! lol. Love ya Lorrie!
Well, guess that's about it for me now. I'll update y'all again soon.
-Christine
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