Strong Tower

There is this amazing song by Kutless, a Christian rock group called "Strong Tower"

"Strong Tower"

When I wander through the desert
And I'm longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I'm stranded in the valley
And I'm tired and all alone
It seems like I've lost my way

I go running to your mountain
Where your mercy sets me free

[chorus]
You are my strong tower
Shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty
Everlasting King
You are my strong tower
Fortress when I'm weak
Your name is true and holy
And Your face is all I seek

In the middle of my darkness
In the midst of all my fear
You're my refuge and my hope
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunder's all I hear
You speak softly to my soul

I think this song is a good motivational song. It has kind of become my theme song. I bought the ring tone for this song for my cell phone and I use it as my alarm. I love to wake up to chorus. It starts my day of with confidence.

Helpful Websites

For any weight loss or healthy information go to these websites:

My Pyramid: United States Department of Agriculture
www.mypyramid.gov

Weight Watchers
www.weightwatchers.com

American Dietetic Association
www.eatright.org

Michigan Dietetic Association
www.eatrightmich.org

American Medical Association
www.ama-assn.org


Cool article on tips for family special occasions:
http://info.weightwatchers.com/cgi-bin9/DM/y/enFV0PRIVr0dpH0En1E0Er

El Salvador

I am going to El Salvador in june. I am very excited to go. There was a meeting recently to discuss the trip and also background information on the culture and history of El Salvador and its people. I am nervous. I have never experienced missionary work before. The more I learn about the people of El Salvador and the hardships they face just to survive makes me feel like a very selfish person. I know that I am very blessed, but I also know that I take for granted much of the things in my life. Food for instant. When i look at my life and how i take food for granted I feel very sad. I don't just eat what I need to get by, I eat in excess. I am ashamed of my eating. I try to do my best each day, but I don't seem to make it. The more I see how this selfish excess consumes my life the more I realize it is time for a change. I need to change my ways of living. I need to be better in life and not take food for granted. i am blest to have a job that pays me decent money so that I can by food and live very comfortably. I can't forget that.

Christmas TIme is Here

Pretty soon we won't need to have christmas in July because christmas will eventually become a year round event. At the rate we are headed this will happen. I was saddened to hear christmas 24/7 on WNIC already before even halloween!! oh well. I gave in and started listening. I find that that was a mistake because now I am so annoyed with secular christmas music.

Strange Symbols

How do you really know that the symbol below really means courage? Even if you ask five different people there is still a chance that what they tell you isn't the correct interperation. hmmm. You never know. This is why I will never get a tatoo in another language other than english. I dont want to get a chinnese symbol of love and have it turn out to say pizza.

That is one area of life that I will not trust and hope that it means what I think it means lol

Take this symbol for example:

They say it means beauty but It could very well say step stool.

Courage

Courage is my main theme in life right now. I keep this word always in my mind as I go though the day. I continually ask God for courage and strength in all the decision I face. It is really hard to trust God and let him lead you where He wants you to go. So that is why I ask for courage. I have this list in my room where it reminds me every day to have courage and when I can't find the strength it gives 10 recourses I can use to find words of wisdom.

Being open and honest with my parents and asking them for advices and support is how I get most of my strength in life. I am one of those kids who actually value the relationship with my parents and actually take what they say to heart. They usually are right. That can be annoying at times but only because I know they are right. : )

I am a very optimistic person. I find that it is easier for me to in the moment to trust God with things in my life. From my experience I have found that through all the hardship God does take care of you. I have courage.

First Entry

Oh, the picture is nothing special. it's me on my way to my brothers wedding. The hair really is the only thing that is exciting. No, I am not driving while this was taken.