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Transition

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:39:10 GMT

Transitions--I used to like them as a kid but not anymore. I was challenged by my friend to start writing on my blog again so let's see how long this lasts. I am writing this on my Mac while sitting in a small room I am staying in at my parents' place. I am in transition. There is a lot of uncertainty in my life right now. After fighting coming back to Sevier County, I am here. I will be living in a trailer this fall (VERY HUMBLING!) and working at one of my local school districts..I think it will be the Sevier Co. schools but I have not signed paperwork yet. I am just beginning a new phase of my life as a speech pathologist. I wonder at the events that have led me to this point and why I have yet to leave East Tennessee. I applied to numerous jobs outside of this area and did not find any equal in pay for the age range I am wanting to work with this year. With this in mind and my goal of paying off my credit cards this year, Sevier Co. is the best option. I will strive for boundaries, plan ahead, venture into my career and pray daily for wisdom. I have been leading a women's bible study the last few months and I taught on Deborah this week. May the Lord make me bold like her with ears to hear His voice.

Hope

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:27:42 GMT

I woke up this morning with hope in my heart. Where did it come from? I'm assuming the hand of my Father put it there. I'm suddenly overwhelmingly excited over the possibilities ahead, the way God will provide for me, and the absolute direction I will receive from Him. I am praying today for the Lord to fill my friends' hearts with hope and joy too. All I want to do today is give thanks. Nothing has changed yet it feels as if everything has changed. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning. I am so glad!

Money

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:54:23 GMT

Oh...I wish money grew on trees and I could just go for a walk and pick it........ I can't believe this year my graduation is going to be reminiscent of my high school one...absolutely no money and moving to a place unknown...........I hate poverty!

Motivation

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:20:44 GMT

Dear Motivation,

I miss you. Why did you take a vacation during my final semester of graduate school? Don't you know that I need you so I can finish? I have comprehensive exams in three weeks and I have always depended on you to help me buckle down and study. I hear that sometimes you leave other people in their final year of school but I'm begging you to come back.....!!!! I have been looking at job postings, hoping that suddenly you will return..but alas, you are not returning......... Motivation, please come back to me........

Melissa

To move or to stay

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:26:45 GMT

As I ponder the next six months, I know there are major life decisions I need to make...Graduation happens in May and then......Only the Lord knows... I'm contemplating moving cities to a larger one in Somewhere, USA ... I started my medical placement this week and love it...which makes my decision of medical or school speech pathology more difficult for me. My prayer is that the voice of my Father who has a perfect will for me will be made known and I will follow every step of the way....

Send the fire.......

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:56:46 GMT

SEND THE FIRE

O God of burning, cleansing flame, Send the fire

Your blood - bought gift today we claim, Send the fire today

God of Elijah, hear our cry, Send the fire

And make us fit to live or die, send the fire today

To burn up every trace of sin, to bring the light and glory in

The revolution now begins, Send the fire today

It's fire we want, for fire we plead, Send the fire

The fire will meet our every need, Send the fire today

Give us strength to always do what's right,

And grace to conquer in the fight

for power to walk this world in white, Send the fire today

Look down and see this waiting host

And send the promised Holy Ghost

We need another Pentecost, Send the fire today

To make our weak hearts strong and brave, Send the fire

To live a dying world to save, Send the fire

Lord, we're here tonight and we're on Your alter, Send the fire

We give our lives to You today, Send the fire

Send the fire today!

It's a new year.

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:55:39 GMT

There's a mixture of excitement and dread about this year... The Lord has promised me that He is starting a new work in my life, but what that will entail is yet for me to discover. As I pray for my friends, my family, and for myself, I want us all to be filled with joy this year..I want the sicknesses to be healed, the strife to cease, the loneliness to be alleviated, the sin in our lives to cease...

I need personal revival. I need healing, both emotional and physical. I need guidance as I try to figure out what I am supposed to do. I need wisdom in my relationships. Lord, I am nothing without you. I can't do it. Please intervene.

From the Inside Out
Hillsongs United

A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart, in my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart, in my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Chorus 2x
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out Lord, my soul cries out

Update

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:44:01 GMT

I am procrastinating this morning. Just realized I hadn't updated in a while. I am loving my placement in Sevier County...This semester has indeed turned out to be a lighter load and a lot more fun. I am loving life. I can't believe I will finally be graduated in 6 months. Yay!!!!!!!! I did not go to NYC for fall break but I did enjoy a relaxing break with family here in Tennessee.

School Days

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:26:47 GMT

I'm at a preschool this semester doing therapy. I can't wait to start... Though when i'm actually getting paid for doing therapy I will be extra happy. I think this semester will be a lighter load for me. For this, I am truly thankful. Graduate school has been pretty rough though I've learned so much. I am happy at my church..loving all the singles I'm getting to know. I am also excitedly getting planning a trip to NYC in October. I must admit I love the advantages of being in school like breaks and discounted tickets :o) Well, I should get going but just wanted to write SOMETHING.

These are a few of my favorite things...

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:40:41 GMT

1) Friends
2) My well-worn, underlined NKJV bible
3) Settlers of Catan (and a few other games)
4) My Mac
5) trips overseas (especially the Philippines!)
6) Traveling Broadway
7) Tim Horton's coffee
8) Klondike Bars

Ah. Just typing this list makes me smile.