Friday, December 17, 2010
Let go and let God
Sometimes you just have to let go, and let God. (One of the many lessons I've learned in the past three weeks.) For some reason, I tend to get thrown into life, real quick and all at once but that's ok.
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Friday, December 03, 2010
In the midst
In the midst of it all (which somehow became a lot) I can't thank the Lord enough for letting me know that He is at work in my life and in control. I have had once again, another week that I will never forget. Yesterday, specifically was probably one of the longest days I've had, but for everything that 'went wrong' something else 'went right'. The irony, which is also the hand of God, was just blowing me away. I think I am learning to open my hands and let go of everything; more and more I am realizing that I have no control and that's right where I should be-giving up. I know this, and said at the end of the day-God is good all the time. I think of some verses: Ephesians 3:16-21 and Philippains 4:12-13
My roomate told me once if you are moving or things around the house are crazy, just get some roses and put them on the table in the middle of the house/living room. It'll help keep ya sane!
God sent me pretty pink roses from precious ladies on third floor street side last night...
-Trusting Him
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Give Thanks
"Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His son
And now, let the weak say I'm strong
Let the poor say I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done, for us
Give thanks"
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I'm thankful for so many blessings (here are just a few)....
hot chocolate made fresh and warm with whipped cream by my daddy
playing wii with my parents until odd hours of the night
so many wonderful friends at Belhaven University-sharing great conversations, playing Polish pool
hall girls on 3rd floor street side who challenge me and help me grow every day
Military service men and women serving and fighting for freedom
Salvation
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving-Emily
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His son
And now, let the weak say I'm strong
Let the poor say I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done, for us
Give thanks"
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I'm thankful for so many blessings (here are just a few)....
hot chocolate made fresh and warm with whipped cream by my daddy
playing wii with my parents until odd hours of the night
so many wonderful friends at Belhaven University-sharing great conversations, playing Polish pool
hall girls on 3rd floor street side who challenge me and help me grow every day
Military service men and women serving and fighting for freedom
Salvation
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving-Emily
I love my family
In the words of my brother (and I agree) "I love my family!!"
Staying up until 1:30 trying to beat a world in Super Mario...now that's a good time! Switching controllers back and forth because we only have two and squealing because I somehow managed to kill myself right before we killed Bowser, just another normal night in the Schreck house.
Another Trip Home
Trip Home-November 2010
The trip started well….only a little late. We left at 3:00/4:00 ET. Stopped at a gas station and the pump was crazy high/tall! But its ok because I paid with cash. I was laughing to myself because I grew up today by putting more than just ham and cheese on my subway sandwich AND then I fell short because I just don't think I could reach that gas pump!
The drive was smooth until we tried to find a waffle house on chamberlee and trumbley street or something like that. Two of my friends from BU drove down with me because we all live "about an hour from Atlanta". With the fog, the empty roads, and a lot of Waffle Houses, the night was just beginning at 11:00....
It turns out we went to the complete opposite end of the road. So we ended up waiting at a very foggy and empty Walmart gas station somewhere outside of Atlanta. After a lot of texting, phone calls, and gps entries, the couple finally arrived and we dropped off our friend. Then Ellen and I found her dad at the Wendy’s (after we found the waffle house and shell station we were supposed to find)
At about 12:10, I headed home (made one wrong turn but its ok).
I thought I had driven through everything, rain, blinding sunshine last time and now fog like I’ve never seen before-visability was bad! But then I saw a deer, waiting in a church parking lot area and I turned to three different radio stations all of which were playing three different taylor swift songs. The nice thing about driving late is there is nobody on the road: crank up the music, dance a little, take a sip of that coka cola and stay awake on a peaceful evening.
I made it home and scared poor dad who had fallen asleep on the couch waiting for me. Isabear looked pretty disturbed and sleepy too.
It’s so funny though because every time I come home, something new has been done to the house. I walked up the steps and was like-oh no pillars. Then, oh you added the curtain things by the tv. Then in the bathroom-ooo there’s blinds! So fun, I really do love this house. So blessed on the drive home; God was gracious and kept me safe.
The trip started well….only a little late. We left at 3:00/4:00 ET. Stopped at a gas station and the pump was crazy high/tall! But its ok because I paid with cash. I was laughing to myself because I grew up today by putting more than just ham and cheese on my subway sandwich AND then I fell short because I just don't think I could reach that gas pump!
The drive was smooth until we tried to find a waffle house on chamberlee and trumbley street or something like that. Two of my friends from BU drove down with me because we all live "about an hour from Atlanta". With the fog, the empty roads, and a lot of Waffle Houses, the night was just beginning at 11:00....
It turns out we went to the complete opposite end of the road. So we ended up waiting at a very foggy and empty Walmart gas station somewhere outside of Atlanta. After a lot of texting, phone calls, and gps entries, the couple finally arrived and we dropped off our friend. Then Ellen and I found her dad at the Wendy’s (after we found the waffle house and shell station we were supposed to find)
At about 12:10, I headed home (made one wrong turn but its ok).
I thought I had driven through everything, rain, blinding sunshine last time and now fog like I’ve never seen before-visability was bad! But then I saw a deer, waiting in a church parking lot area and I turned to three different radio stations all of which were playing three different taylor swift songs. The nice thing about driving late is there is nobody on the road: crank up the music, dance a little, take a sip of that coka cola and stay awake on a peaceful evening.
I made it home and scared poor dad who had fallen asleep on the couch waiting for me. Isabear looked pretty disturbed and sleepy too.
It’s so funny though because every time I come home, something new has been done to the house. I walked up the steps and was like-oh no pillars. Then, oh you added the curtain things by the tv. Then in the bathroom-ooo there’s blinds! So fun, I really do love this house. So blessed on the drive home; God was gracious and kept me safe.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
It started with rain....
I really do love rain. I'm not quite sure why. Maybe it is because of the freshness and that it washes away things. Then again, it could be the calming factor of the grey's and the beautiful sound of rain. Don't get me wrong, some of it can be scary and I have some friends who really don't like it. Rain has an opposite affect: it makes them sad, lethargic or depressed and others have pain from body reactions to weather change.
Tonight though, I saw rain as a blessing.
I was up late doing homework and all of a sudden I heard a pretty significant thunder clap. I was so shocked and surprised because I had been keeping up with weather on morning news and just didn't expect it. Needless to say I was quite happy with the little surprise. It didn't last long but I opened me window and listened to the pouring rain. There was even a cool breeze and a flash of lightening. Thank you Lord for little things.
In other news....
Our water fountain mysteriously overflowed. It was fixed. Then it happened again and our residence hall became a construction sight. I had a feeling it would be more than appeared to the eye and quite the chore. We had the whole crew of maintenance men working late into the night! It is getting fixed, just taking time.
This was the week for projects: grammar poster, math board game, and math article review presentation.
I am so very excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas! We had an Operation Christmas Child event tonight where students bring items and boxes and pack them together. If you've heard of the Advent Conspiracy, this is a good idea for participating in that as well. We had a great turnout and I was so excited because before Tuesday, I didn't know if we would be able to help out but God is good and things worked out! Praise the Lord!
Heard a good comment about how Christians often do not prepare for the battles of the day because we don't see a need or value it. So often we get caught up in silly little games that keep us 'on our guard' and yet when it comes to being 'on our guard' as a follower of Christ, I fail. I am too quick to say oh I'll do my devotions tomorrow, when I needed them today! (thanks Allison for the thoughts)
Tonight though, I saw rain as a blessing.
I was up late doing homework and all of a sudden I heard a pretty significant thunder clap. I was so shocked and surprised because I had been keeping up with weather on morning news and just didn't expect it. Needless to say I was quite happy with the little surprise. It didn't last long but I opened me window and listened to the pouring rain. There was even a cool breeze and a flash of lightening. Thank you Lord for little things.
In other news....
Our water fountain mysteriously overflowed. It was fixed. Then it happened again and our residence hall became a construction sight. I had a feeling it would be more than appeared to the eye and quite the chore. We had the whole crew of maintenance men working late into the night! It is getting fixed, just taking time.
This was the week for projects: grammar poster, math board game, and math article review presentation.
I am so very excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas! We had an Operation Christmas Child event tonight where students bring items and boxes and pack them together. If you've heard of the Advent Conspiracy, this is a good idea for participating in that as well. We had a great turnout and I was so excited because before Tuesday, I didn't know if we would be able to help out but God is good and things worked out! Praise the Lord!
Heard a good comment about how Christians often do not prepare for the battles of the day because we don't see a need or value it. So often we get caught up in silly little games that keep us 'on our guard' and yet when it comes to being 'on our guard' as a follower of Christ, I fail. I am too quick to say oh I'll do my devotions tomorrow, when I needed them today! (thanks Allison for the thoughts)
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Oh the irony
I looked up a yahoo news article on Thanksgiving but the computer graphics on the side were Christmas decorations. Seems like people break out Christmas earlier and earlier but that's ok because I love Christmas!
In other news I ate four pieces of bubble gum in about 5 minutes for my Bubble Gum Math Game board. (no I did not combine all them) Some of the flavors were interesting-there was a mystery fruity flavor and a flavor changing gum that went from berry to spear mint? I'm not even sure, it was a bit odd but fun to try!
In other news I ate four pieces of bubble gum in about 5 minutes for my Bubble Gum Math Game board. (no I did not combine all them) Some of the flavors were interesting-there was a mystery fruity flavor and a flavor changing gum that went from berry to spear mint? I'm not even sure, it was a bit odd but fun to try!
Friday, November 05, 2010
Languages at 12:30am
You know its been a long day when its 12:30 am and you are studying dance vocab and somehow manage to mix French and Spanish. I read the English: '3 crossings' and came up with entrechat tres um no that should be trois not tres. Oi vey. It was a good day though, full of coffee, tea, and thee! Hopefully pictures will come :) bed is calling my name, now to finish reviewing those vocab words in English and French, not Spanish...
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Thoughts on prayer....
I am reading a book called Too Busy Not to Pray, Slowing down to be with God by Bill Hybles. I found it when we were packing up books to move and thought I'd try it.
Found a neat quote that makes you think about your motivations behind praying, our role praying, and God's role answering:
"A little boy took his geography test and then prayed, 'Dear God, please make Barcelona the capital of Spain.' " (p. 45)
How often do I do that? How often do I make a mistake and say Lord please fix it, or don't make the wisest decision and say ok God help, change what I did. Yes, God hears, and yes God will answer my prayer but if I eat junk food, it may not be 'blessed' to my body and I may be sick the next day. (p. 45)
What do you think about these illustrations?
I am reading a book called Too Busy Not to Pray, Slowing down to be with God by Bill Hybles. I found it when we were packing up books to move and thought I'd try it.
Found a neat quote that makes you think about your motivations behind praying, our role praying, and God's role answering:
"A little boy took his geography test and then prayed, 'Dear God, please make Barcelona the capital of Spain.' " (p. 45)
How often do I do that? How often do I make a mistake and say Lord please fix it, or don't make the wisest decision and say ok God help, change what I did. Yes, God hears, and yes God will answer my prayer but if I eat junk food, it may not be 'blessed' to my body and I may be sick the next day. (p. 45)
What do you think about these illustrations?
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Hall Party!
3rd Floor Field Side and Street Side unite! We had a combined hall party full of pizza and tie-dye!
The Lord blessed us with a gorgeous MS day!
I wasn't quite sure how to tie-dye and what to expect but it turned out so well! At least I think so, you never know with tie-dye and I haven't washed my socks yet so we'll see.
I didn't get a whole lot of pictures but if we have a tie-dye day and fashion show, I'll try to take more of us sporting our creativity!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
How did I miss that?
Today is National Chocolate Day?! How did I miss that? Well, I did have a chocolate chip cookie-does that count? I think I celebrate this just about every day, so maybe that makes up for it?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Discoveries
I have discovered that...
walking up three flights of stairs to do laundry after getting over a cold really can wear you out, be a workout!
coughing can also be an unknown workout...i mean you have to cough when you're sick! I discovered abs I didn't know existed
you know you're an elementary education major when you are at the doctor's office writing a lesson plan rough draft (and no, this doc visit wasn't for me)
I am not the best person to do homework past 9pm unless it is due the next day and I haven't finished it and/or I'm studying with a friend
scientists discovered a new species: poisonous dart frog among other things
walking up three flights of stairs to do laundry after getting over a cold really can wear you out, be a workout!
coughing can also be an unknown workout...i mean you have to cough when you're sick! I discovered abs I didn't know existed
you know you're an elementary education major when you are at the doctor's office writing a lesson plan rough draft (and no, this doc visit wasn't for me)
I am not the best person to do homework past 9pm unless it is due the next day and I haven't finished it and/or I'm studying with a friend
scientists discovered a new species: poisonous dart frog among other things
Sunday, October 17, 2010
My life as I know it
In other news here's a short update of my life....
-Many friends are getting engaged: congrats to my roomate's brother, good friend Em Fray, Danny Bond, and the rest of the lovely couples who just tied the knot.
-If i was able to sleep a whole day...I think I just might be able to do it. After taking a nap in the sunshine it was very hard to wake up and it does not feel like fall just yet with this MS weather.
-Fall Break was quite the adventure as I got to see my Russian friend Liza. Home was full of HGTV and DIY projects. We painted the garage in five hours and enjoyed delicious meals of steak and stuffed shells, some of my favorites! After about two months we are finally planning to move all of our belongings to GA. Mom and I kept getting distracted when we would move boxes taking sneak peaks at all our fun items in storage.
-School decided to get busy. Somehow on Friday I realized I have a lot of projects to do and of course lesson plans to write.
-We watched a hs homecoming parade outside my friend's apartment and had a delicious international potluck supper with SMF. My coffee cake turned out ok.
-I really like pistachios and mountain dew.
-I miss friends and family.
-Many friends are getting engaged: congrats to my roomate's brother, good friend Em Fray, Danny Bond, and the rest of the lovely couples who just tied the knot.
-If i was able to sleep a whole day...I think I just might be able to do it. After taking a nap in the sunshine it was very hard to wake up and it does not feel like fall just yet with this MS weather.
-Fall Break was quite the adventure as I got to see my Russian friend Liza. Home was full of HGTV and DIY projects. We painted the garage in five hours and enjoyed delicious meals of steak and stuffed shells, some of my favorites! After about two months we are finally planning to move all of our belongings to GA. Mom and I kept getting distracted when we would move boxes taking sneak peaks at all our fun items in storage.
-School decided to get busy. Somehow on Friday I realized I have a lot of projects to do and of course lesson plans to write.
-We watched a hs homecoming parade outside my friend's apartment and had a delicious international potluck supper with SMF. My coffee cake turned out ok.
-I really like pistachios and mountain dew.
-I miss friends and family.
Handwriting on a Sunday Afternoon
Quotes from Ms. Quinn's language arts class....
"If you want to tell someone you love them write them a note or carve it on a tree but don't write it on our desk."
"Once kids learn to write, they become a menace."
"A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Poe
If you write real small you are probably not a very open person and want to hide things but if your handwriting is big and open you may want to be an actor or movie star. Think of John Hancock he was so proud, he wanted his signature big enough for the Kind to see on the Declaration of Independence.
Your ability to write is not based on your size. There was a five year-old boy who was five feet tall but that didn't mean he was a better writer; he's still five and has to learn how to do it.
Manuscript Handwriting Evaluation: 1. neatness/smoothness 2. shape 3. size 4. legibility
Cursive Handwriting Evaluation 1. proper formation of the letter 2. uniform slant and spacing 3. width and height 4. line (to thick or thin) 5. alignment 6. connecting strokes 7. beginning and ending strokes 8. size
Zaner-Bloser-typical manuscript with four strokes of circles and sticks: - | \ o
D'Nealian- combination of cursive and manuscript, has 12 strokes very curvilinear
This is what I'm studying this Sunday afternoon. What are you studying?
"If you want to tell someone you love them write them a note or carve it on a tree but don't write it on our desk."
"Once kids learn to write, they become a menace."
"A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Poe
If you write real small you are probably not a very open person and want to hide things but if your handwriting is big and open you may want to be an actor or movie star. Think of John Hancock he was so proud, he wanted his signature big enough for the Kind to see on the Declaration of Independence.
Your ability to write is not based on your size. There was a five year-old boy who was five feet tall but that didn't mean he was a better writer; he's still five and has to learn how to do it.
Manuscript Handwriting Evaluation: 1. neatness/smoothness 2. shape 3. size 4. legibility
Cursive Handwriting Evaluation 1. proper formation of the letter 2. uniform slant and spacing 3. width and height 4. line (to thick or thin) 5. alignment 6. connecting strokes 7. beginning and ending strokes 8. size
Zaner-Bloser-typical manuscript with four strokes of circles and sticks: - | \ o
D'Nealian- combination of cursive and manuscript, has 12 strokes very curvilinear
This is what I'm studying this Sunday afternoon. What are you studying?
When life throws you lemons....you make lemonade
This band had their instruments stolen but found a way around that....very innovative guys!
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Special Prayers
In chapel today we sang this song and it really made me think. We are praising the Lord for the work He's doing on Earth in and through us. The President followed this song with a prayer that was so powerful and appreciated. He lifted up those who are stressed, hurting, dealing with relationships, about to go home to difficult family situations, sick, and other issues that are so prevalent on campus at the moment. I praise the Lord and am so blessed to go to a school where the President knows the needs of his students and covers them in prayer.
Hosanna by Hillsong
I see the king of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes
I see his love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me
Break my heart from what breaks yours
Everything I am for your kingdoms cause
As I go from nothing to
Eternity
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna by Hillsong
I see the king of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes
I see his love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me
Break my heart from what breaks yours
Everything I am for your kingdoms cause
As I go from nothing to
Eternity
Hosanna in the highest
Monday, October 04, 2010
Homecoming
My family came up for the weekend and brought Bear. There were lots of Belhaven activities and delicious food. It was a quick trip but so worth it!
Junior Class of 2012 (well I might be here a little longer but that's ok)
Headed down the steps towards the field-our escorts were wonderful, thanks guys!
Pretty Ladies
We even got a picture with the President, and yes we are the first Homecoming Court for Belhaven University
Happy Birthday Ricky Howard-21!
Junior Class of 2012 (well I might be here a little longer but that's ok)
Headed down the steps towards the field-our escorts were wonderful, thanks guys!
Pretty Ladies
We even got a picture with the President, and yes we are the first Homecoming Court for Belhaven University
Happy Birthday Ricky Howard-21!
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