me and mama

I spent a wonderful afternoon with my mama. We had some much fun together. We were supposed to be shopping for Easter dresses. We were laughing some much. It was great to spend some time with her with no worries. Finally, we got what we went shopping for and headed for our traditional supper. We always go to Olive Garden. I think we love it too much! I love spending that time with my mama. It shocks me sometimes at how much we are alike! I don't mind though...I think lol. This week is going to be so busy. LTC is this weekend and I am really looking forward to it. Hopefully, it will NOT rain. The bed is calling my name...God Bless.

Precious Pappaw

Pappaw passed from this old world on March 27, 2009. I know he is with Jesus as I write this. Over 700 people came to his visitation. It was amazing. I am sad that he won't be with me anymore but he was a blessing in my life. I am glad that the Lord saw fit to take him from us. He had gotten so sick and I know that he is in a glorified body. He can walk on his own two perfect feet, free of cancer. I loved my pappaw dearly but I wouldn't bring him back for one second. I know God has a plan. Pappaw's funeral was today and it was nothing short of a blessing. There were people shouting all over that church. It was a celebration of the life he lived and the man he was. I will never forget my pappaw and I know I will see him again one day.
God Bless!

I haven't updated in a while. Spring break mission trip was amazing. I really loved working for other people and it wasn't always the best work. I got dirty and I painted and it was all for His glory. God is so amazing. I have bonded with people on that trip and it was AWESOME. I love being surrounded with people who love God. San Francisco was an eye opening experience. It was nothing like good ole Mississippi! I wonder what the Lord has in store for me this summer. I ask for your prayers that the Lord would work through me and I might be able to minister to some sweet child. Since I came back from San Fran life has been in over drive. I was only home for two days of spring break but I got to hang out with my parents and baby sister. I love them so much. I didn't realize just how much they mean to me until I went to college. No matter how many fights me and my sister get into I miss her during the week. She is like my baby. Family is such a gift from God. Pappaw is not doing so good. I really hope that the Lord allows him to leave this world in peace. It hurts so bad knowing that his days are numbered. I don't know how to say goodbye to him. I know God will be with me and my family. It's so hard for my human mind to comprehend the gracious love and mercy of my MIGHTY GOD. I do know that no matter what the next couple of weeks hold God will be there. I just want Him to wrap me in His loving arms. Please pray for my family.

Upcoming events.....LTC is next weekend and I am looking forward to it. I have to go to Jackson a day early for summer mission training. I hope I get to meet someone that is going to Indonesia. I hear that LTC is an awesome experience. I can hardly wait. BSU has been my safe place this year. I dont know what I would have done without some of the messages that Bro. Troy has shared with us. My bible study group is wonderful. I look forward to it each week. I have learned some great things from what we have studied and what other people have pointed out. It's so good to be around people my age that are so rooted in the living word of God.

God Bless.

BSU TRIP

I am currently sitting in the airport at Birmingham AL. My flight group along with Bro. Chris's flight group is anxiously awaiting our departure. It isn't until 2:50 and it is currently 11:30. It's going to be a long day. I am so tired already. I didn't sleep good last night. I was so excited and I kept going over what I had packed. I probably forgot something but it will be ok. I hope everyone has a good spring break. God Bless

Pappaw's Birthday

Pappaw is 87 today. All of the Grants came to Mammaw's today to see him. He was asleep when I got there. When he finally woke up everyone was telling him happy birthday and he refused to know that he is 87 now. He was making us all laugh. I had to cut my visit short because I had to go to work and we were so busy! It has been such a long day. I love this weather right now. San Fransisco is coming soon and I can hardly wait. I havent been anywhere in a while, and I am really looking forward to it! It is going to be so expensive though! Oh well. I only have one life to live...lol. I hope this week is good and that everything goes well. Until tomorrow God Bless

@sh

FINALLY Friday

I am so glad that it is Friday! I was in desperate need of a weekend break! I left school and went straight to see Pappaw. He was asleep and he has slept almost all day! He is so precious when he sleeps, peaceful like a child. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. He is doing alright. So many people have brought food to Mammaw's house. God's Family is so amazing. It helps us be stronger knowing that people really do care. Cooking a simple dish can mean so much at a time like this. I don't know how people live without the mercy and grace of the Lord. I know I couldn't do it. I was walking to class today admiring the beautiful day, and it just overwhelmed me. God is so amazing, and HE created all this amazing stuff for you and I when we didn't deserve it. I love Him so much for giving me those little thoughts that unlift me. I am so unworthy. I hope that others can see how big God is in my life. Among all the things going on in my life, I want to live for God and let Him have the glory for all things He does. Have a great weekend! God Bless!

One day closer to the weekend.

GOOD NEWS!! Pappaw got to come home yesterday. Hospice was set up at my grandparents house. It makes things a lot easier on my parents. I am looking forward to seeing him and actually seeing for myself that he is making it okay. My mom told me that he is eating very well and he has been talking a lot. That is good. I have really missed my family this week. Being at college gets to me sometimes. But, I love it because of all of my AWESOME friends! :D! Today has been such a blah day. I haven't felt like doing anything, and I had to go to class. The San Fransisco trip is approaching fast! I am excited about that and the time away from classes and teachers. I'm looking forward to the weekend. Take care. God Bless.

@sh

Typical Tuesday

Well I overslept this morning and I missed my microbiology lab...o well! I will make it up tomorrow. Today was a pretty good day. I haven't done much! It was hard to get out of the bed today. I will be so glad when I can sleep late....don't know when that day will be! Pappaw is getting to come home sometime to day. That is a bit of praise. It will be easier on the family to have him at home. Please continue to remember us during this time. I having been following the story of Jordan Lindsey. His family blesses my heart. You should read his story at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jordanlindsey. I know it will bless your heart also. There are so many families going through sickness and deaths right now. I have never seen anything like it. My roomate, Emily, lost her cousin this weekend. It has really been hard for her family. Another friend of mine, Carlye, lost a close friend. Please remember these precious people. On a happier note-- I leave for San Fransisco CA in eight days! I am so excited. I really hope that God works through our group as we work at the seminary. I love the people I am going with and I can hardly wait. I am going to miss Thomas though...He is my fiance! It's amazing that we have been together for 5 years...PRECIOUS! I hope the weather is good during spring break. I want to go to the zoo so bad. I'm such a little kid. haha! I must go finish my college algebra homework. God Bless!

@sh

first blog..

So I have never had a real blog. But, I decided that I could probably use one right now. I found out yesterday that my 86 year old grandfather has a brain tumor. It was the hardest news I have ever heard. It doesn't look good for him. To understand the impact this had on me, you must understand how close my family is. We are a very close family. My mammaw fixes lunch at her house for 10-15 of us every other week. I love my grandparents dearly. If you hurt one of us, then you will get hurt. We stick together. Today has been a tough day. I was with Pappaw when he was admitted to the hospital on Saturday, and I was standing in the hospital room when the doctor gave my father the news last night. My daddy is a strong man, but I know that he is hurting. It's so hard to know what to do or what to say. There are no words that can change the situation. I have cried, and I have prayed, and I have just sat and thought. I want to see Pappaw as much as I can because we don't know how much time he has left. God is my strenght right now. It is so hard to give a burden this big to the Lord. But, I know He will take care of it. God can pick me up and take me through this battle. I love the Lord so much. I don't know how I could live my life without His mercy and grace. Prayer is the only thing that will get my family through this trial. I ask that you would please pray. I am going to try and get some sleep....God bless.

@sh