Happy storm--that wrecks a man on such a rock as this!
O blessed hurricane--that drives the soul to God and God alone!
When a man is so burdened with troubles, so poor, so friendless, so helpless that he has nowhere else to turn--he flies into his Father's arms, and is blessedly clasped therein! Oh, tempest-tossed believer--it is a happy trouble which drives you to your Father! -Charles Spurgeon
Celtic Thunder
Might wanna be careful, I have a wild selection of music and 100+ songs!
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Today... June 29th, Monday, 2009
Outside my window... Beautiful, sunny, big white puffy clouds in a gorgeous blue sky, breezy, and lovely!! We are FINALLY able to have the windows open again, wahooey!!
I am thinking... About the wonderful time Mommy, Chris, and I had with Tommy while he was here to bring us some Chinese food for lunch and just to visit:)
I am thankful... For little baby Will to bring Mawmaw so much joy and laughter in this time of mourning.
I am reading... ???
I am creating... Nothing at the moment.
One of my favorite things... Visits from Tommy:)
A spiritual lesson I am learning... To trust God in all things and not worry.
A godly character trait I plan to work on... Selflessness
Scripture I am memorizing... ???
I'm praying for... My Daddy's family as there has been another loss.
For the rest of the week... Visitation/Funeral for my Great Uncle tomorrow. After that, Mommy, Chris (maybe), and I (possibly Daddy) have some errands to run. Not sure about the rest. I don't know if we're doing anything for the 4th or not, we don't really anymore so I guess we'll see.
A picture I'd like to share...
Mawmaw and Pawpaw with little Will. I wish y'all could see this picture better, it's one of my very favorites. I just love Pawpaw's smile.
Y'all have a blessed week!
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
Hey y'all! I thought I would write ummm something and then FINALLY answer those little song question things, lol. I was hoping more people would comment but oh well, Guitargirl commented so that's good enough for me:) On Father's Day we went to Mawmaw's and spent the day there just hangin' out and chattin'. My cousin was there with little Will and I didn't get to hold him at all but that was alright because Mawmaw held him most of the time and to see her smiling and laughing with him in her arms, was what made me happiest. God is so good. He blessed us with little Will just when we need him to bring us joy and laughter through this hard time, especially for Mawmaw. Unfortunately, we will have another funeral to go to on Monday or Tuesday because my Great Uncle Charlie passed away yesterday (he was my Daddy's Uncle). I didn't know him well at all and don't even know that I ever spoke a word to him, but of course it is still sad. I don't know if Daddy knew him well or not either. Poor Mawmaw, she's going to be so drained after having to go to another funeral. (I'm sure Guitargirl is sitting there reading this and thinking, "Whoa dude, this seems so dang familiar man, I wonder why" :p, hehe, actually I don't think she talks like that but I do, oddly enough, in other words, I just wrote that to her in an e-mail;)). Last Thursday, Mommy made her and me a skirt to wear for Pawpaw's funeral because neither of us own any dark clothes and they're navy blue and I LOVE mine!!! They're actually both made the same way but that's fine because I've always liked it when Mommy and I wear the same thing:) It is soooo hot here and I can't wait till Autumn! Actually, most of the time when it isn't Autumn I can't wait for it because it's my favorite season:) Ummok, so far, this post doesn't seem interesting, so I'll just go ahead and answer the little song thing. Okiedoke: 1. "Glass In The Trees" by Dead Poetic
2. "Washed By The Water" by NEEDTOBREATHE (Guitargirl got this one:))
3. "Monster" by The Automatic
4. "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner
5. "Fever" by FF5 (Guitargirl got this one:))
6. "Outrae" by Capital Lights
7. "Europa" by Globus
8. "The Mountains Of Mourne" by Celtic Thunder
9. "Whispers In The Dark" by Skillet-tee-doo (and Guitargirl got this one:))
10. "Yellow" by Coldplay
11. "We Might Fall Apart" by Disco Ensemble
12. "A Mile Away" by Capital Lights
13. "Let The Little Lady Talk" by Capital Lights
14. "Shine On" by NEEDTOBREATHE
15. "Autobahn" by Anberlin
16. "Caledonia" by Dougie MacLean
17. "Landslide" by Seven Places
18. "Stand Up" by Everyday Sunday
19. "Come On You Reds" by Status Quo
20. "You're The Inspiration" by Chicago
There ya go! I need to stop saying that, I find it terribly annoying, lol. Now comes the time when I add a picture or video just 'cause....well ok, 'cause Guitargirl does it and I want to be like her 'cause she's cool:) Let's see, let me go look....I'll be right back....
My new favorite Footballer: Nani! Well, actually his real name is Luis Carlos AlmeidadaCunha , but Nani is a nickname (he's Portuguese:)). He plays for Manchester United acourse:) (Please note: this picture was NOT taken by me, I found it online).
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
Hey y'all, My cousin just e-mailed me the picture I told y'all about yesterday with the Firetruck ladders, here it is.
Isn't this so awesome?? This is a very good picture, but it was so much more beautiful and touching in person. If you click it it does get bigger so you can see it better. He was a true hero and as I said, was well deserving of everything that was done for him yesterday.
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah *Please note: If you have not read the post below yet, it is new, just written yesterday, you must read it if you haven't already*
Pawpaw's funeral was today and it was very, very touching. My Pawpaw, years ago, was the Fire Chief at his hometown fire department (you'll find out why I said this as you continue reading). We got to the Funeral Home at about 9:45ish or so for just the family to be there to see Pawpaw and stayed there for an hour or so. Pawpaw did not look like our Pawpaw at all. They tried so hard to make him look like himself but with all of the bruises and everything that he had, it was quite difficult. The casket was a pretty light blue and he was in a navy blue suit because he always bragged about his *blue eyes* (blue eyes that he passed on to me:)). Daddy's family are Catholic so from there we went to Mass. It was interesting to me for I had never been to one before. That was hard, very hard. My brothers, dude cousins, Aunt's husband, and cousin's husband carried the casket. We saw in the little bulletin that the Grandchildren were going to be gift bearers, well Mommy and I had no idea what that meant. Finally when it came time to do so, a lady had all of us grandchildren go to the back and handed us roses (I, still not knowing what to do, leaned over to my cousin and whispered, "What are we supposed to do?" she told me her Mom said that we were going to go up and put the roses on his casket) which we then walked up and put on his casket. I thought I was going to break down but I didn't really linger, just walked away. It was so sweet, because some of the people that Daddy works with from Delta were there (we didn't know they were coming), some of them were wearing their Delta uniforms also. When Mass was over and we were still in the Church, Daddy was hugging and thanking all of the Delta people that came there and this one man from Delta whom I had never met before and didn't even know his name came up to me and wrapped his arms around me and hugged real tight, it was so sweet. A couple of the other Delta ladies did too, one I do know. Now to why my telling you Pawpaw was a Fire Chief: When we left the Church, 4 firetrucks led us to the cemetery. As we passed the fire house some of the men and women were standing out there honorably. Even when we were driving along one of the roads where there were construction people working they all took off their hard hats, so sweet. When we arrived at the cemetery there were 2 firetrucks with their ladders up to form an arch and in the middle of the ladders there hung an American flag. (My cousin's friend took a picture of that, so when my cousin e-mails it to me, I will put it up for you all to see). As we entered the cemetery there were more firemen and women standing there. We drove down to the grave sight and there stood even more firemen and then some men from the Military. After the Reverend spoke, the men performed the 21 Gun Salute and then "Taps" was played. Everyone, of course, was crying and so touched. After the Honor Guard spoke, she and a Military man (I don't know what he was) folded up the American flag on his casket and handed it to Mawmaw. Now, to what probably got Mommy and me the most. A couple minutes later, a voice came over a Fireman's walkie-talkie and said, "The is the last call for Thomas J. Young", I think she said something else too but I can't remember what it was. Well Mommy and I just started sobbing and clinging to each other (as we had been doing the whole time). It was the most touching and the most beautiful (if you'll forgive the term as I am talking about a Funeral) Funeral I have ever seen. Now, my Greatgrandparents and a Great Aunt (I think it's a Great Aunt) are buried at the same cemetery and when it was over, my brothers, cousin and her husband, uncle, and a second cousin and maybe his wife, I don't remember, went up and put some roses on their graves as well. When we left there, Tommy drove Mommy, Chris, and me back home to change and he went over to his place to change. We then went to the clubhouse where Mawmaw's condo is and stayed there for a couple of hours. I had a good time there because my cousin Rachel and I talked for like the whole time (she's 24, I believe), it was really nice to be able to talk with her as we haven't always been like that. She was also the one to whom I had leaned over and asked what we were supposed to do as gift bearers. Actually when we walked up there, she linked her arm in mine and I thought that was really sweet. A friend of hers was there also, at the Funeral Home, Mass, and the cemetery and she's really sweet as well. When we were at the Funeral Home she hugged me real tight and I don't even really know her for I had just met her today and didn't really say anything to her, she was just really sweet. When everyone was getting ready to leave the clubhouse , I FINALLY got to hold little Will:) I walked around with him and bounced him on my hip. It was so hot inside and he was all wriggly in my arms, but as I walked around with him he was pretty good anyway. He is SUCH a cutie! I wanted to bring him home but I couldn't sneak him past his parents;) I even danced with him and told Mommy he's a really good dancer because he doesn't step on my toes;) I said to him, "I'll lead, you follow", lol. He is so sweet and I love him so much! Mawmaw seemed alright throughout the day, but then again I didn't really see her the whole time. My Aunt was breaking my heart! When I heard her cry, she just broke down and I totally fell apart, it was so sad. My Daddy was strong for them and for us, but I know my Daddy and I know he was hurting deeply even if he tried not to show it. I am simply honored to be his granddaughter, he was a true hero and he will certainly be missed. He would have said it was "foolish" to have all of this go on for him but he was more than deserving of all of it! I love you Pawpaw! The Lord blessed us with a perfect day for it was beautiful, kind of breezy and terribly hot and humid, just how Pawpaw loved it! I miss my Pawpaw so much. I don't know that I have much else to say now, so I shall leave you once again with a picture of my Pawpaw & Mawmaw.
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah P.S. Sorry folks, one of these days soon I will answer the song question post.
Yesterday morning my Pawpaw (Daddy's Dad) passed away. He fell down the steps in their condo and never came back. Mommy's Birthday was also yesterday. Mommy had to go over and pick them up to take Pawpaw to the heart Dr. (he has not been in good shape for several months now), when she got there both Mawmaw and Pawpaw were waiting downstairs for Mommy inside the building so Mommy didn't need to go in and get them. Mawmaw walked out and Mommy helped her in the car, Pawpaw had told Mawmaw that he needed to go back in and get his pills (there was no reason for him to go back in and get them so we don't know why he did). After a few minutes Mommy decided she would go in and check on him. When she walked in he was laying there at the bottom of the stairs face-down. She went outside and got Mawmaw, brought her in and had her sit on a step close to him. They were both thinking he was already gone, even though neither of them said anything, Mommy knew it and she figured Mawmaw did too. Mommy called 911 and when they got there, she said, they shocked him several times occasionally getting a heart-beat but it never lasted for like more than a second. Chris and I were at home so after she called Daddy and his siblings, she called here and I answered the phone. Not expecting anything to be wrong I of course answered it cheerfully and she said, "Pawpaw fell down the stairs and I think he's gone, I need you to pray". I of course told her we would and then hung up. Chris and I were just about ready to play a game when she called and after she did we didn't know what to do so we sat there, I cried, Chris held my hand, and we both prayed separately. About an hour later Tommy (our oldest brother) called and told us Pawpaw passed away. Chris and I got ready real quick and Tommy came to pick us up to take us to the hospital. We stayed there for a long time until Mawmaw decided to say goodbye to her beloved husband, the rest of us went to say goodbye, they did what needed to be done and then we left. Mommy, Chris, and I came home for a little while so Mommy and I could take some advil (I had a killer headache that lasted the rest of the day), we left to get something to eat, came back home to eat, and then headed over to Mawmaw's. My cousin and her little baby were there (you can imagine I wanted to get a hold of the little baby as soon as possible!), Mawmaw was holding little Will and I wasn't about to take him from her or even ask. I was so grateful to see her holding him and playing with him and laughing, it was really lovely. (I did get to hold him later and he fell asleep in my arms:)). The funeral for my Pawpaw will be held on Friday and because he fought in WW2 in the Army, there is going to be an Honor Guard, a flag, and I think Chris said maybe a 21 gun salute and "Taps" might be played. Today Mommy has a killer headache so we're just kind of being quiet and I think I'm going to start up some laundry. Unfortunately, I still can't get the picture out of my head of him laying there on the little bed in the hospital. He was so small, it just wasn't my Pawpaw. He was always smiling and happy. When we were at Mawmaw's yesterday (it's so weird to not add "Pawpaw" to that), there was a lot of laughter and it just didn't sound right because Pawpaw wasn't laughing with us. I will now leave you with a picture of my Pawpaw, one of my very favorite pictures of him (the one they chose to show at the funeral for it will be a closed casket after just the family says good bye. We will never know why he said he needed to go back in and get his pills. Mommy said perhaps something was already wrong and he was confused or perhaps he was beginning to have a stroke. I thought (Mawmaw had said this to Mommy earlier, too) that maybe he knew something was wrong or knew that it was his time and he didn't want Mawmaw to be there when it happened. We also don't know exactly how he died for he didn't have his pills in his hand so he didn't make it back up to their condo. His Birthday is tomorrow and he would be 84. He was a loving, caring, and kind man and he will certainly be missed.
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
Hey peeps! I know, I find it surprising too that I'm doing another post within two days, hmm, maybe it'll be a new thing to do more than one a week, haha! Ok, so I'm going to write lyrics to some of the songs on my playlist and y'all have to figure 'em out:) I'll tell you what they are later:)
1- They've cut down the trees to try to forget you, but I took a vow to never forget you, if you're still then we're waiting.
2- Even when the rain falls, even when the flood starts rising, even when the storm comes, I am washed by the water.
3- What's that coming over the hill, is it a monster? Is it a monster?
4- I gotta take a little time, a little time to think things over, better read between the lines, in case I need it when I'm older.
5- I think my body's in shock, it just don't know what to do, I feel my temperature rising past one hundred and two.
6- What a petty crime, what a petty crime. How could you be anything but greedy when it's all that you know. Give another try, give another try. But if you're one for the money then you're too good to show.
7- Empires built and nations burned. Mass graves remain unturned.
8- O Mary, this London's a wonderful sight, the people here working by day and by night.
9- No, you'll never be alone, when darkness comes, I'll light the night with stars.
10- Look at the stars, look how they shine for you.
11- There's something strange about the way the horizon glows. We'll lie down on the road and the cars drive inches from our toes.
12- On top of the world he thought, let down when he hit the spot dead stare in the mirror as he drove.
13- I wanna throw in the towel, hey. I wanna throw in the towel, oh, oh, hey. I wanna throw in the towel. So this is how it feels to be down, so this is what it feels like. Yeah, I watch them circle around.
14- Can you see my hands are open. I am waiting just ahead and you think you need it all now, but you needed me instead.
15- And we're driving just as fast as we can and we're racing to outrun the wind.
16- I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me.
17- I feel crazy, hope is hazy right now, but I won't freak out, I won't freak out.
18- When will you wake up and see it takes more than just you to get through this life.
19- Cheer us on and we will do you proud, 50,000 voices sing our song.
20- You know our love was meant to be the kind of love that lasts forever. And I want you here with me from tonight until the end of time.
Ok y'all there ya go! I would tag the ladies at My Simple Blessed Life and my Mommy, but alas they don't have playlists:( Oh well, whoever else wants to do it, let me know so I can read yours:)
I shall leave with a picture of a place I would LOVE to see!
It's called Catherine Palace and it is in Pushkin, Russia. Isn't it beautiful??? There are some lovely pictures online of some of the rooms. Simply gorgeous!! I wouldn't mind livin' there;) Ok by!
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah P.S. If one should happen to visit my Mommy's blog (which you SHOULD do, lol!), you will see that she mentions a girl named Katie and you'll be all, "Dude, I wonder who that could be man??" and if there's someone lookin' at it with you they'll be all, "Man, I don't know dude", that "Katie" person would be me. Yes, my middle name is Rebekah so I go by Bekah online most of the time. Mommy decided that she would use our real names instead. So, yes, my name is Katie Rebekah ????? :p I'll still go by Bekah on here though, so as not to confuse folks;)
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Today June 8th, 2009
Outside my window... Sunny, windy, hot, but beautiful. We're supposed to have storms, hopefully we'll get 'em!
I am thinking... I wish Kaka wouldn't leave AC Milan.
I am thankful... For Daddy being home:)
I am wearing... Pink skirt, white top.
I am reading... Ugghhh, yes the same things. I am trying to make the time to read!
I am creating... Nothing at the moment.
One of my favorite things... Homemade bread right out of the oven with butter melted on it:)
For education this week... I'm graduated, so nothing.
A keeper at home skill I am using/learning... Never one thing in particular.
A spiritual lesson I am learning... Trust in God.
A godly character trait I plan to work on... Selflessness
Scripture I am memorizing... Ephesians 3:14-21
Psalm 139:12 Psalm 139:23-24
I'm praying for... Pawpaw, Mawmaw, Daddy
For the rest of the week... I don't know, to be quite honest.
A picture I'd like to share... I tried to find a picture of something Christmasy because I'm in the mood for Christmas, but nothing caught my eye, so this is the next best thing. An Autumn road, so pretty. Now I want Autumn.
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
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Today… June 1st, Monday, 2009
Outside my window… Sunny, windy, and gorgeous! I am thinking… I really need to write more blog posts!! I am thankful for… Tommy being on his way over:)
I am wearing… Pink skirt, pink top, pink shoes, hehe and a pink ponytail;) I am reading… "Set-Apart Femininity" by Leslie Ludy "Concise Theology" by J. I. Packer I am creating… Nothing at the moment. One of my favorite things… Going on a drive with Mommy and Chris. For education this week… I'm graduated, so nothing. A keeper at home skill I am using/learning... Never one thing in particular. A spiritual lesson I'm learning... Trusting in God and not worrying about anything at all. A godly character trait I plan to work on… Selflessness. Scripture I am memorizing… None at the moment, I meant to find something this last week but forgot:( I'm praying for… My family. For the rest of the week… I don't know. A picture I’d like to share... A huge cloud that was behind our house yesterday.
I will try to write a blog post this week, or more, but I don't know.
Grace be with you all. Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
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Today... May 25th, Monday, 2009 Outside my window... It's dark because it's 10:44pm I am thinking... About how great it was for Tommy to visit us today! Also, I need to write more posts I just don't know what to write:( I am thankful for... The soldiers that have fought and are fighting for our Country and safety. I am wearing... Pink skirt and pink top. I am reading... "Set-Apart Femininity" by Leslie Ludy (no, it is not a big book, I just don't know why I haven't read the whole thing yet). "Concise Theology" by J. I. Packer I am creating... Nothing at the moment. One of my favorite things... Watching "Father Brown" with Mommy and Chris. For education this week... I'm graduated so nothing. A keeper at home skill I am using/learning... Never one thing in particular. A spiritual lesson I'm learning... To not worry. A godly character trait I plan to work on... Selflessness. Scripture I am memorizing... None at the moment. I'm praying for... Our soldiers. For the rest of the week… Memaw & Grandpa's tomorrow. Hopefully library tomorrow. I think we might go out for a bit on Friday but am not sure. Wednesday, Chris and I plan to watch the Champion's League Final: Man United vs. Barcelona....BBBIIIGGGG game!! A picture I’d like to share...
San Siro: Home Stadium of Inter Milan and AC Milan.
Peeps, leave me a comment or somethin' and give me a suggestion of something to write! I'm desperate!
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
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Today... May 18th, Monday, 2009
Outside my window... Sunny and purdy:) I am thinking... It's so pretty outside:) I am thankful for... My friend Monica being engaged!!! I am wearing... Denim skirt, pink top, socks:) I am reading... "Set-Apart Femininity" by Leslie Ludy "Concise Theology" by J.I. Packer
I am creating... Nothing at the moment. One of my favorite things... Seeing that I have e-mails from my friends:) For education this week... I'm graduated, so nothing. A keeper at home skill I am using/learning... Never one thing in particular.
A spiritual lesson I'm learning... Trusting in God and not worrying. A godly character trait I plan to work on… Selflessness
Scripture I am memorizing... None at the moment. For the rest of the week... Tommy will be coming over tomorrow! Visiting Memaw and Grandpa. I don't know of anything else.
A picture I’d like to share... My Grandparents and my Daddy when they were in Texas:)
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May 4, 2009
Outside my window… cloudy but purdy.
I am thinking… Whooey! My Daddy just got home from work:)
I am thankful for… All of us getting over colds.
I am wearing… Denim skirt and white top (yes, again;)).
I am reading… "Set-Apart Femininity" by Leslie Ludy "Concise Theology" by J.I. Packer
I am creating… Nothing at the moment.
One of my favorite things… Watching Manchester United (and other Football teams) games with my brother, Chris:).
For education this week… Nothing 'cause I'm graduated.
A keeper at home skill I am using/learning... Never one thing in particular.
A spiritual lesson I'm learning... To trust God and stop worrying.
A godly character trait I plan to work on… Selflessness.
Scripture I am memorizing… Nothing at the moment.
For the rest of the week… Hopefully do some packing up and getting ready to move, Lord willing. See Daddy and his parents off for their trip to Texas:(
A picture I’d like to share...
I am sooo in the mood for a Cinnamon Dolce Latte from Starbucks!!! :)
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
Once again, Guitargirl did this so I want to also because I like to be like Guitargirl....I might'vesaid before that she's awesome but I don't know,lol;)
[ ]my fingernails/toenails are almost always painted [ ]during the summer the only shoes I wear are flip flops [ ]my favorite toys as a child were barbies (I'm more of a real doll kind of girl:)) [x] my favorite color is pink or purple [x] I did Gymnastics (ha for like a week;)) [x] I love skirts [ ] Hollister is one of my favorite places to shop (don't know what that is) [ ] tight jeans are the only jeans i'll wear [x] I love chocolate [x] I've never had a real job TOTAL: 5
[ ] my hair is almost always straightened [x] I have a myspace/facebook [ ] I love to hang out at the mall with friends [x] I have a real diamond ring or diamond necklace or earrings (ring, don't wear it 'cause it's too small but my Grandma gave it to me, can't remember which one though!) [ ] I've gone to a tanning salon [ ] I've gone to the beach to tan - not to swim [x] I have at least 10 pairs of shoes [ ] I watch either the OC or Laguna Beach (don't know what those are) [ ] I change my icon weekly (what icon?) [ ] I wear a shower cap TOTAL: 3
[ ]I love hot topic!! (don't know what that is) [ ]my cell phone might as well become a part of me [ ] I wear mascara everyday. [ ] I've been or am on a diet [ ] bathing suits are adorable [ ] I don't know the difference between a sheep and a goat. [ ] big sunglasses are hot! [ ] I have gotten my nails done before (only by my Mommy;)) [x] I own over 10 purses [ ] MTV is one of my favorite channels TOTAL: 1
[ ] all I want to do at sleepovers is talk about boys. [x] I love to have people do my hair (not at a salon though, Mommy, Aunt Nana, or if I had a friend who wanted to do it:)) [x] I give and receive hugs from all my friends ('friends' meaning my family;)) [x] I hate bugs (depends upon what kind of bug it is) [ ]carnivals are so fun! (don't think I've ever been to one) [ ] Summer is THE Bomb!!!!!! [ ] my swimsuit has 2 pieces [x] I'm waiting for my knight in shining armor [x] musicians are so hot (I don't like saying 'hot' but there are some that I think are cute:)) TOTAL: 5
[x] I am self-conscious [ ] I cry often [ ] my car smells like vanilla or cherry [x] my dishes get washed more than once a week (oooook, what the heck does that have to do with anything???) [ ] I don't do sports [ ] I HATE to run [x] I squeal when i am SURPRISED or angry [x] i eat dried fruit as a snack [x] I love romance novels (not really just romance, there has to be more to it than that, only Christian ones though and mainly old ones. New ones aren't as good.) [ ] Drew Barrymore is so cute (seeing as how I had to do a search to see who she is, no, plus I think that's a very weird question thing) TOTAL: 5
[ ] I dance a lot. [x] I usually spend an hour or more to get ready to leave my house [ ] I only have like 5 billion hair products [x] I love to get dressed up. [x] every part of my outfit needs to match [ ] I talk on the phone at least once a day [ ] I would love to have a photo shoot [ ] I apply lip stuff 50 times a day [ ] I wish I looked like a model TOTAL: 3
[ ] I wish I could meet Paris Hilton (now THAT would be a nightmare;)) [ ] I have been to something that was semi-formal [ ] I own Uggs (what are "uggs"?) [ ] Hip Hop is the best music (blech!) [ ] I pop my colla (what the heck does that mean?) [ ] I like to be the center of attention (golly, no way!) [ ] guys with Mohawks are weird [x] horses are beautiful [ ] I'd rather not pay attention in school [x] Cats are adorable TOTAL: 2
[ ] I write my own music [ ] I'd love to visit Hawaii [x] Valentine's day is cute [x] white is better than black [x] I would not be caught dead in all black [x] My closet is STOCK FULL of clothes (well, kinda) [x] I hate the grunge look [x] I like to read magazines (hehe, like decorating catalogs, Taste Of Home, the ones that most girls today would never be caught dead looking through;)) TOTAL: 6
[ ] I love to talk [x] I had Lisa Frank folders/posters/notebooks as a kid [ ] I love Celine Dion [ ] My bubble baths are 1-2hrs long (if it was a Jacuzzi, heck yeah!!!) [ ] I have or still do plan ahead for my wedding (I think about it sometimes, but you can't really plan it unless you're engaged. In my case I would have to talk about it with my Fiancee'...which I don't have yet;)) [ ] My friends and I are in a strict group. [x] I like little kids (more like LOVE!) [ ] Diet drinks are the best [ ] I'm all about being vegetarian [ ] I refuse to eat at McDonalds TOTAL: 2
[ ] I check my facebook everyday [x] I love life sometimes [x] I have a lot of jewelry (my earrings are handmade by me so I can have as many as I want:)) [ ] my screen name(s) have x's in them [x] I have a friend named Ashley (not spelled that way though) [x] I would never want to be the opposite sex [ ] Its not what they said, it's the way they said it (what?) [ ] I have more than 3 pillows on my bed TOTAL: 4
36% girly...lol, yeah right;) This quiz SO does not desribe the kind of girly girl that I would like to be;)
Have a blessed day everyone! Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
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Today… Monday...April 20th, 2009
Outside my window… Cloudy and windy. Dark clouds rollin' in, hopefully we'll get a thunderstorm. I am thinking… I hope we have a thunderstorm.
I am thankful for... My Guinea Pig, Mollie, going to a loving home. I am wearing… Denim skirt, white t-shirt.
I am reading… "Aunt Jane's Hero"by Elizabeth Prentiss. I am creating… Earrings One of my favorite things… My brother, Chris, dripping water on my head from a baking sheet as he's drying it ;) For education this week… I'm graduated, so nothing. A keeper at home skill I am using/learning… Nothing in particular.
A spiritual lesson I'm learning... To trust God with all things and not worry. A godly character trait I plan to work on… Selflessness Scripture I am memorizing… Nothing, at the moment. For the rest of the week… Don't know yet. A picture I’d like to share...
Ahhhh home :) Manchester United's home stadium.
Have a blessed week!
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
For a while now, I have been feeling like I should give my Guinea Pig, Mollie, away because Mommy is allergic to her and I couldn't take care of her the way someone else could. We had a yard sale yesterday and put her out there and after a couple or so hours a cute little girl, her Mommy, and (I guess) Aunt stopped by. The little girl fell in love with Mollie and kept asking her Mommy in such a cute little way if she could get her. I personally would have found it very hard to say, "No" to her cute little face. Her Mommy did get Mollie for her and I am so thankful she was the one who took her. I don't know if there could be another girl on earth who was as in love with my little Mollie as this little girl was, she went to the perfect person:) It is weird not having Mollie here anymore, but I know she is in a good home and loved VERY much (as she was with me).
Onto other stuff. Manchester United played today and lost, so now they are out of the FA Cup. I don't know how many of you understand what I'm talking about, but for those who don't, it is obviously not cool >:(. Would have been nice if we would have had some key players, but oh well. All in all, this weekend has not been a very good Football weekend for me :(
I am now going to add a recipe (this post is just full of stuff, aye? ;)). Ever since last Thanksgiving when I told Guitargirl about a Pumpkin Cheesecake I made she wanted the recipe, but I kept forgetting to give it to her so now that I remember I will...just let me go find it at Foodnetwork.com....
Crust:
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 stick melted salted butter
Filling:
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
For crust:
In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter. Press down flat into a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
For filling:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar and the spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined.
Pour into crust. Spread out evenly and place oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Ok, there ya go m'dear! I know you wanted more, so I'll try to remember to do one, two, or all three of them next time:)
Now, I think one more thing will do it. Guitargirl did this on her blog, so now I shall do it on mine because I like to be like Guitargirl :) She's kewel :o)
Three answers for each question:
3 things you did today: Watched a Manchester United game, sighed when we lost, read my Bible.
3 things you want to do: See a live Man United game in person, visit my e-buddies, fly in an airplane :)
3 people you'd like to meet: This is hard because I have 4 friends I would like to meet in person and I can't put three and leave the other one out so I'm going to choose 3 people I don't know, I think that's fair :) Ok, Lauren Barlow, Esterlyn (band, I have a fansite for them, go check it out, scroll up a bit and click the picture of them to the right;)), Michael Caine (he was Scrooge in "Muppet's Christmas Carol" so obviously I've always wanted to meet him since he was in the BEST movie ever made ;)). 3 people that annoy you: Terri Leigh (Fox Soccer Report sportcaster), Robinho (Man City player), Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea FC player).
3 favorite animals: Lions (#1), horses, doggies.
3 things to put on a sandwich: Lettuce, tomato, chicken.
3 favorite things to do: Hang with Mommy and Chris, read, write.
3 favorite TV shows: Premier League World, all the Duggar episodes (I could watch the one when Joshua & Anna get married over and over again!), Avonlea.
3 things about yourself: There are no words to describe how much I am against abortion. I do not think that any rough sports should have "professional" women's teams too (saying that, I have always enjoyed playing basketball and baseball with my family, now Football too, even though I'm not too good with any sport, but because of my Daddy, I can do whatever I want when we play:)), I can't stand women sportscasters...ahem, Terri Leigh, blech!!
3 things about the person who tagged you: I tagged myself. I will say some things about Guitargirl though >:) She's awesome, she's awesome, aaaaannnnnddddd.....she's awesome :) I think that purdy much sums it up, aye? ;)
I tag Mommy :) Unfortunately, I don't have the ladies at My Simple Blessed Life to tag anymore, but if you girls still check my blog you can do it and leave it in a comment :) If anyone wants to do it or does it on their blog, let me know, aye?
Oh, oh, I want you all to watch a video. It is soooo funny!! Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United playing a prank on Wayne Rooney who also plays for 'em!
I just think this is one of the funniest things I've ever seen!
There are some other ones too, but I wouldn't recommend watching them because of language. They are funny, but not as good as this one.
Have a blessed week!
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
As some of you might know, well actually Guitargirl might be the only one who knows this, I love the freecreditreport.com commercials. So, I will now put up one of the commercials and after that one I will put up my favorite version of *ahem* the song ;)
I love those commercials!! Now here is another version of it ;)
That was done by Mr. Tim Hawkins, the funniest guy on the planet!!! I'm not a huge fan of watching comedians but I can't get enough of him and could watch his videos over and over again and they would still make me laugh! Now, I must put up one of my favorites:
I LOVE that one!!! It's not very often that something cracks me up like this did!!
Just thought I would give you a little laughter for your day :)
Laters! Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
Hello everyone! The Lord blessed us with a visit to Mawmaw and Pawpaw's yesterday! My cousin Jennifer was going to be there with Will so we of course had to go! Actually she originally said she was going to come over here but Tommy has been wanting to see Mawmaw and Pawpaw because it has been while since he's seen them. So we all decided to meet over there. On our way we actually stopped and picked up Tommy and we all five went together. Tommy, Chris, and I were squished in the backseat, but it was fun anyway. We had a wonderful time visiting with all of them and of course I held Will the longest:) When we left there, we took Tommy out for lunch and then went to Tractor Supply and got a few things. No, we do not live on a farm, unfortunately, but we like going there anyway and we got a few things we needed. We then took Tommy home, went to Starbucks, and then came home. I will add some more pictures now:)
Is that not one of the cutest little faces you ever did see????
Just look at that little cutie!!!
Awww:)
My Daddy with his great-nephew:)
Will and me:)
Hehe, one of his eyes is closed:)
Mawmaw with her new great-grandson:)
Just look at that little face!!!
Will in his car seat all ready to leave with his Mommy.
Ok, now something I've been meaning to say for a while which is nothing big at all. As you might've noticed I've added 2 new blogs to my blog roll. Alessandro Mancini and Clarence Seedorf, they are indeed the real Inter Milan and AC Milan players. My brother, Chris, found them on a Football website he visited. So, that's my announcement, isn't that awesome???
Ok bye for now! Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
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Today… Monday
March 30, 2009
Outside my window... The sun is shining brightly and everything looks so beautiful and Springish. I am thinking... I wish we could take a drive today, it's so beautiful outside!
I am thankful for... My Mawmaw and Pawpawdoing better.
I am wearing... Long denim skirt, burgundy heartprinthoodie with light pink sleeves. I am reading... Just finished "Feminine By Design" and will start reading "Aunt Jane's Hero" by Elizabeth Prentiss. I am creating... Nothing at the moment. One of my favorite things... Spending time with Mommy and Chris:) For education this week... I'm graduated so nothing. A keeper at home skill I am using... Uuummm, I don't know, different things. Never one thing in particular. A spiritual lesson I’m learning... "And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?" A godly character trait I plan to work on... Selflessness Scripture I am memorizing... Nothing atthe moment.
I am praying for... Mawmaw and Pawpaw For the rest of the week... Going out tomorrow with Mommy and Chris, hopefully visiting Memaw and Grandpa, Spring cleaning. A picture I’d like to share…
My sweet Mawmaw and Pawpaw that I keep talking about and praying for. This was Christmas of '06.
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
Now wouldn't it figure, there was something else I was going to write about, but I can't remember what it was, sorry!
I'll just see if I can find a pic or video to share with you...hold on....k, got one! I cannot believe I've never shared this video with you all before, I absolutely LOVE it!!!
Mainstay Monday:
Hope you liked it, I think it's hilarious!
Grace be with you all! Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
Hello everyone! I would like to introduce you all to my new 2nd cousin Will (as is obvious by the title;))....
Is he not the cutest lil thing you ever did see???!!! He was born March 13th and I got to hold him 6 days later when Daddy and I went to visit them. We were there for like an hour and I held him for like 45 minutes, I was in heaven! He makes the cutest lil faces and is a lil wiggle worm! Oh, I didn't want to let him go!
This is a picture of my Daddy holding him. My Daddy is rather tall, so you can imagine what it was like to see this lil person in his arms:)
Look at that cute lil face!!! He's asleep in my arms:)
Awww!!
Just a different angle of the picture above:)
Ok, I'll stop there:o) My cousin said they might come visit this week. Mommy wasn't able to go. They have two cats and cats are Mommy's worst allergy. I can't wait to see him again!!
Now, I'm going to add something that Guitargirl has on her blog. Let's see how well my buddies know me (mind you I have no idea how they'll answer the second question;)):
1: Where you and I met? 2: Take a stab at my middle name: 3: How long have you known me? 4: The last time we saw each other? 5: Would I ever go skydiving? 6: Your first impression of me upon meeting/seeing me? 7: Am I funny? 8. My best physical feature? 9: What's my favorite music? 10: Can I sing? 11: What do I want to do more than anything? 12: What is the one thing you think I should do? 13: Do I have any special talents? If so, what are they? 14: Have you ever hugged me? 15: My favorite food? 16: If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be? 17: Your favorite memory of me? 18: If you and I were stranded on an island, what would I bring? 19: Where do you think I will be in 25 years? 20: Will you re-post this so I can fill this out for you?
One more thing, what's wrong with Manchester United??? They've lost two games in a row...I'm disgusted>:( I don't expect anyone to answer that by the way...unless of course you play for them, then you can let me know, haha!! (Yeah, like that'll happen;)).
Laters!
Grace be with you, Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
First of all, I would like to add two more things to my random things about me that I did last night: One, my Daddy took me to a UK Basketball game a few years ago and we won..."we" being UK, of course;) Two, I like listening to elderly people talk about their childhood and can't get enough of it! I even like hearing the same stories over and over again:) Now,Guitargirldid this so I want to also:)
***********FOODNESS***********
What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? Dark Chocolate and/or Cheesecake;) They would prolly make me sick, but I wouldn't get sick of 'em;)
What are your pizza toppings of choice? Cheese, mushrooms, sauteed green peppers and onions, and pepperoni.
What do you like to put on your toast? Depends on what I'm in the mood for.
What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? I always get a Cherry Limeade
Do you like pulpy orange juice? Doesn't matter.
***********TECHNESS***********
How many televisions are in your house? 3
Do you own a digital camera? Yes
How many email addresses do you have? 1
How much time do you spend on the internet each day? More than I should.
Do you always answer your phone? Nope!
***********BIOLOGYNESS***********
Are you right-handed or left-handed? Right-handed
What (if anything) have you had removed from your body? Nothing
Do you have any tattoos/piercings? Nope!
What is the last heavy item you lifted? I don't know.
Can you do push ups? I don't know.
Can you do a chin up? Unfortunately, no.
How many times (if any) have you been knocked unconscious? Nil
***********WOULDYOUNESS***********
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? Nah
Would you go back in time if you were given the chance? Without a doubt!
If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Lauren or Grace...ooooh ooooh, what about Lauren Grace...that's a purdy name:)
If you could change your eye color, what would it be? Don't wanna change 'em, I like my blue eyes:)
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1,000? Yes, yes I would;)
Would you be a pirate? Oooh, oooh, yeah!!! Not a mean one though, I'll be a "pirate who doesn't do anything" ;)
***********FAVORITENESS***********
Season? Autumn
Holiday? Christmas!
Day of the week? Sabbath
Month? I don't know, December maybe?
Christmas songs? Too many to name and if I were to name them I would have to name the artists too because they have to be sung by certain artists for me to LOVE them!
Sit-down restaurant? Applebee's
***********CURRENTNESS**********
Missing someone? Yes, Tommy. However, he's coming over to visit tonight!!!!! WOOHOO!!!
Mood? Joyful!
Listening to? "A Whole New World" by Aladdin:) I know it might be weird, but I love that song!
Watching? A disgusting bumblebee flyin' around outside:/ (The only bad thing about Spring and Summer!!)
Worrying about? Pawpaw:(
Current hate right now? That big bumblebee;)
Are most of the friends in your life right now new or old? Both, but I feel like I've known them forever:o)
Plans tonight? Tommy's comin' over!!!!
Sleeping alone tonight? That's not a very nice question>:(
***********HAVEYOUEVERNESS***********
Have you ever had a pet fish? Yes
Have you ever been in a car wreck? Does having a tree fall on your car count? ;)
Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? Prolly
Have you ever been given roses? Nope
Have you ever dated someone longer than a year? I've never dated anyone and don't believe in dating anyway.
Have you ever had someone sing to you? Like when I was a baby, yes.
Have you ever met someone who changed your life? Yes
***********RANDOMNESS***********
First place you went this morning? Mommy and Daddy's room:)
What's the last movie you saw? I just watched the end of some kind of war/submarine-ish movie with Daddy and Chris this morning. I don't care for those kinds of movies by the way, but it wasn't bad.
Last person you talked to? Mommy:)
Last person you hugged? Daddy...kind of.
Three things you bought yesterday? Nothin'...notta...nil;)
Last time you had a run-in with the cops? Umm, I don't wanna talk about that, LOL, jk!! Never;)
Last person you took a picture of? Myself;p I deleted it though, 'cause I was just playin'.
When did you last cry? Can't remember!
What is the last song to make you cry? I don't know.
Held hands with anyone today? I don't think so.
***********MISCELLANEOUSNESS***********
Do you smile often? Yep! "Life's happier with a smile" :)....Yeah, I made that up;)
What's on your wish list for your birthday? I never really have one (wish list, not Birfday;)).
How many pairs of flip flops do you own? Nil
Does the future make you more nervous or excited? Depends
Do you have an accent? Occasionally;) Whether it be by accident or on purpose;)
How will you bring in the New Year? I imagine we'll have game night wif snacks (just the four of us unless Tommy comes:)) and watch the ball drop. That's just kind of a long ways away though;)
What song represents you? "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" by Relient K, LOL, jk!!! Prolly, "Someday" by LaRue but also different hymns. Like "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms". (I know Mommy's answer to this one, but you all will just have to find out when she does this;)).
Does anyone love you? My friends and family, other than that, I seriously doubt it!
What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing in the shower.
What kind of music did you listen to during your elementary school years? Point Of Grace, mostly. But also kids Christian tapes.
Do you believe in staying close with your exes/prospects? Well, ummm, I don't know, never been there.
What is something your friends make fun of you for? We kind of make fun of each other:)
Ok, I tagMommy, Meghan, and Sara. I think I'll add a video or pic if I can find anything....ok, hold on....Ah, here we go. A video of Manchester United players being quizzed:) Enjoy!
Grace be with you, Alive because of His Blood, Bekah
Do you think I should turn off the auto shuffle on my playlist?
Have you visited my Esterlyn fansite??
Y'all wanna listen to some good music?? Look no further than Esterlyn!!!
Please click the pic;)
Joel & Luke
Rebecca St. James' brothers.
My Jeremiah
About Me
Bekah
I'm 19 and a Reformed Presbyterian. I am a homeschool graduate, homeschooled from 4th grade to 12th and loved every minute of it, had (and still have the best teachers ever;) I love all things feminine!! Favorite colors are pink, blue, purple. I believe in courtship and waiting for the Lord's time to bring my future husband and me together. I love my Lord Jesus Christ with all of my heart, but know I am completely unworthy of His Love. He chose me to be part of His Elect but I don't know why. I was conceived and born in sin. I am the worst of sinners and am deserving of death, but because of God's Love and Grace I am saved from His wrath and Hell because He sent His One and Only Son to die for me. I am unworthy and a sinner, He had compassion on me. I don't know why. I am eternally grateful for His Precious, Holy Blood spilled on Calvary on the Cross for me. Thank You Jesus.
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Mawmaw and Pawpaw with little Will. I wish y'all could see this picture better, it's one of my very favorites. I just love Pawpaw's smile.
