I Know the Plans

This past two weeks have been an absolute world wind of time and emotions.I write this not to in anyway brag on myself but to once again marvel in the glory of God's promises.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

One of my favorite things about God is how is can see the entire plan for beginning to end for our lives. We on the other hand can only see small bits at a time. Sometimes he allows us to see how some of the steps have worked together and we have an "oh, I know why that happened now" moment.

I recently experienced one of these moments that starts about 9 years ago and has lead to this week.I'm going quick through the memories so hold on...

My friend Melinda and I visited Georgia Southern University to look at colleges. I decided to go and then she talked me into rushing.

Joined Alpha Delta Pi.

Meet another girl in ADPi named Amanda McKinney.

Amanda was killed in a car accident and I was forced to take a good look at my relationship with God.

Started going to Church and meet some really really great friends and my future husband who all happened to be a year younger then me.

Graduated from GSU with and education degree and decided to stay and extra year to get my masters since all my friends were still in school.

Graduated from my master's and moved back home to teach. Interviewed at a few schools and did not get the job.- Jeremiah 29:11

Offered and accepted a job at LCE (meet some of the most wonderful people, but that's a whole new story)
Taught summer school last year and happened to find that a college nearby was offering a specialist in leadership degree.

Decided to go into curriculum instead.

Told my principal and she said go into leadership.- so I did.

Fast forward about 9 months. I have been working on this degree and I graduate in December. Throughout it all there have been some questions on my heart about my decision to go into it. There have also been laws passed in the time I started I degree that left questions about if this was the right choice for me. I have always known that things would work out like they were suppose to so I tried not to worry about it to much.


A few weeks ago our principal sent out an e-mail informing us that our Instructional Specialist, Amy, was being moved to another school. Amy is absolutely wonderful. She does a great job with students, parents, and teachers. I have had the privilege to intern under her for the last 9 months, and I learned a great deal from here in the past school year. I have the utmost respect for her and I know she will do a wonderful job at her new school.


This in when the world wind started. In processing Amy's leaving, I learned that I could apply for the job because I was in the leadership program.


I really can't tell you the next sequence of events because they happened so fast and I went through so many emotions in my heart. Jeremiah 29:11.


Tomorrow I will start my new job as Instructional Specialist. I am excited, nervous, and thankful all in the same breath.

So as I process the steps that got me here I can't help but smile. God knew and always has known how this would unfold- step by step, decision by decision, and moment by moment.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future
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Shopping 101 with Meredith

This is my friend Meredith. There are not many memories that I have from the past 15 years that don't involve her in some way.

She has a way of getting herself into some pretty interesting situations, and her questions never seem to amaze me.

For example....

A few years ago Meredith and I took a trip to Statesboro. Me to see Earle and Mer to see Russell. We decided to meet back on Sunday afternoon to ride back home together.

One of us suggested that we meet downtown in a store called Paper Doll. When it was suggested Meredith made a funny face and said, "We can go, but those people in there are kind of snobby."

I did not pay her comment much attention but kept it in the back of my mind. I have been to the store several times and did not remember them being snobby.

We headed into the store where a big sale was going on. Meredith and I began browsing the store and picking a few things out. Across the room I kept hearing her comments.

"I mean why do they even have these clothes out."

"This are cute, too bad."

"Don't even look at these clothes."

I slowly turned around and gave her a funny look. I walked over the the rack to see what she was talking about.

I finally just asked her what she was going on about. She pointed to several clothes and told me that I could not even try them on because they were not even for sale.

I looked around for a few more clues to what she was talking about. I looked above the clothes and saw a sign that read:

New Spring Collection

Not on Sale

It slowly began to click in my head that the store was having a sale. I then realized what Meredith thought when she saw this sign.

New Spring Collection

Not FOR Sale.

I began to laugh and pointed to the word ON which I repeated several time, "It says NOT, not FOR."

I saw the light bulb click in her head to which she started laughing too.

We quickly headed out with no clothes- for or on sale.

I was reminded of this story because a few weekends ago Mer and I went shopping again. I suppose they knew she was coming because they had a sign posted for her when we walked in the door!

Love You Mer!

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Trip to the Boro

It all started with a quick trip to the gym. I ran (get it) into Brittany B. and we began to plan a small mini vacation to see Meredith in Statesboro. I rode over a day early and got to spend the morning with Meredith. Here are some of my favorites moments of a very fun trip!

Meredith got a job teaching 5th grade next year! So happy for her. We headed over to the teaching tree with a list and Russell's credit card :) She was quick to remind me not to mention that part to him.

A few hours later the rest of the crew made their appearances- Melinda, Leah, and Britt. Brittany thought I would look better as a moose.

Our wonderful host made us chocolate chips goodies and fresh fruit. The cookies were gone in about 10 minutes.

After we spent some time talking we headed out the door to go grab some dinner. I can't go to Statesboro without eating at a little place called El Sombrero, aka Mexican Heaven!

To make the night even better, Kimberly and Jenna came to eat with us.

After dinner Mer and Britt decided to go bush diving in front of El Som. If you you want to know more about that you will have to ask one of them!

The next day we had one exciting event after another planned. We started off with a visit to another wonder place to eat, Heavenly Ham. Melinda was so happy.

On to the next stop, Splash in the Boro. Who says 27 year olds can't have fun at a water park. We went down the slide more then once, floated in the crazy lazy river, and relaxed by the pool.

I snuck away from the pool for a little while to see my favorite niece and nephew, Taylor and Tanner. We played Wii, dress up, and enjoyed a little Popsicle action!

Everyone meet back up at the house for showers, and we headed for Savannah. We had no real plan in mind so the night got interesting. We started off on river street where we had dinner at 2 different restaurants. The first one had awful service so we left and had a wonderful dinner at Tubbys!

While eating dinner we hatched a plan to take a ghost tour! Thanks to Mer's new friend, Droid, we were able to find the perfect tour and we were on our way.

Can't be to careful when it come to ghost gear.

We hated to say goodbye, but we had a wonderful time! We made the long trip back across the state and ready for the next adventure.

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Two and Counting

Two years ago started just like any other hot June morning. Sun shining down, birds chirping, alarm clock sounding, expect for one little thing-

June 28 happen to be the day we got married. It's hard to believe that two years has already gone by. Earle and I had to celebrate a little early because of our busy summer schedules, but it was perfect. We played around with different vacation ideas, but decided that grilling out at home would be just as good.

Earle did a fabulous job with dinner. Steak, sweet potatoes, and a hand made salad. Um, yummy.

We enjoyed a nice dinner and talked about everything that had happened in the last two years. It was a great evening.

Here's to Two Years and Counting!

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Today

I began grad school classes Wednedsay for my leadership degree. So here is a little recap on the day.

Syllabus says class begins at 9, but I need to meet with my principal. The only time that would work between now and next week was this morning at 7.

Alarm clock and Coffee!

Head to LCE to meet Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Thorton. Have a successful meeting.

Leave just in time to make it to class by 8:55.

Observe no one else seems to be here and the doors are locked.

Few more people show up-feel little better.

Now 9:25
25 minutes pass class to start.

Send out text message- "What times does this stinkin class start?" to a few others.

No Answer

By now 4 of us have showed up.

Thought: Dr. Patrick changed class to 10am last semester maybe we missed the memo.

Sit at coffee shop until 10. Still no other classmates.

Decide to check e-mail to which I find:

Class will begin at 12:30 tomorrow not 9:00

Make a really mad face.

Got back in the car drove home to take a nap.

Finally made it to class at the right time.

Thank Goodness tomorrow is Friday!

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Going to the Chapel

A few weeks ago I noticed my phone had a few missed called from my friend Lindsay. I was very happy she called, but even more excited about the news she was calling about! She was engaged!

Lindsay was not only my college roommate, but played a big role in my spiritual life. I am so happy for her and Justin.

To make things even better she invited me to a day of dress shopping with her mom and another one of my favorites, Jenna

Jenna and I were quite the help and inbetween finding the perfect dress, shoes, and flowers we paused for the occasional picture or 5.

Lindsay mom was a wonderful host for the day and a fashion finder.

Since we were not allowed to take pictures of Lindsay wearing any dresses this was the next best thing. You just have to use your imagination.

Things would not have been a true reunion if we did not take a few moments to be our silly selves.

The day contined on with the wedding theme and after a good old southern lunch of BLT's we all headed to Macon for some beautiful engagment pictures.

We made do with a car dressing room and after a few wardrobe changes the pictures began!

Lindsay and Justin are to sweet and I can't wait for all the wedding celbrations.

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Facebook Fun

Just logged onto facebook and this is what my mom has just put up! Too funny ;)
Love you Dad!

try not to laugh, but it was kinda funny when my really sick husband poured himself a big glass of hummingbird nectar instead of his red gatorade!!!! poured it over ice and took a big drink and then started spitting..... and i started laughing!!!!!.....and still laughing!!! he didn't laugh!!!!!
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