Memory Lane

I spent a lot of time on the computer yesterday finishing the silly 100 things about myself and I found it hard to keep my mind on myself because my eyes kept drifting to the side window I had up- I hadn't closed my blog preview and all I could see was the list of friends along the side and my mind kept drifting to wonderful memories shared with them... Then I realized that a lot of them I've known for what seems like all my life and others have come and gone and come back around again and then there are those new friends that I'm looking forward to getting to know more.

I thought I would take a trip down memory lane with all of you and share a few memories and what they mean to me or what I think of them- many of these are special people in my life .

Alaena- LOL- I remember when our parents introduced us when we were like 10 I think- I know we weren't VLB's yet because we went to children's assembly with Sis. Annette and then after that assembly we emailed each other here and there but it was nearly 7-8yrs later that we got back in touch with each other by means of Grayson. Now I don't know what I would do without her friendship- she always manages to pop online when I feel the loneliest(sp) that day...She lets me vent, she lets me cry but always makes sure I'm laughing and ok by the time we end our conversations.

Autumn- I have known this chick pretty much all her life- I don't know if I knew her from birth because I was to little to remember myself... I've watched her grow up and its been cool- I've told her plenty of times that I'm proud of her for finally making a personal relationship with God a serious thing. The Lord laid on my heart to do something very hard for me and she knows what that is but now I see why and I'm glad I didn't ignore it- I'm proud of you Autumn- always praying for you

Bethany- I met Bethany at IYC last year and though I didn't get to know her well in that short time I am looking forward to the chance at BTI...I will NEVER forget though her plastering peanut butter on her dads face and then throwing gold fish at him :D That was the first chance I got to see that she wasn't all that quite and reserved

Brandon- I met Brandon 3 yrs ago when he and Tyler visited Megan at BTI and have spent sometime with him at both GA camp and our camp- he's a cool guy - much calmer then his twin :P

Doran's- I love this family and when they lived in our region spent a lot of time with them. We would go camping, out to eat, play games together and what not. There are to many memories to pin point one but all I know is I really miss them. I miss seeing Elijah and Alana and would love to meet there other two.

Dustin- Met Dustin 3 years ago though considering I knew alien I may have known him too before that I don't know I was probably to young to remember. Dustin is wonderful he's called out of the blue several times just to see if all was well. There not many guys in the church as great as he is. There is a long list of hilarious memories with him but the one I will never forget is when he and micah got kicked out of a toy store :D

Erika- Again another person I met at BTI 3yrs ago- her and I have talked several times but sense she has gotten married I think I have talked to her maybe 2 or 3 times. She visited us at BTI and shared our room and her and I stayed up talking for way to long :) I love girl talk

Gracie- She is truly the sweetest person I have ever met- Joleesa and her have known each other for as long as I can remember. She was the first to remember my birthday this year :P I don't know her as well I would like but I am sure that will change especially if she's at BTI this year which I am praying she will be. She seems to be the type of person who puts everyone else before herself but I don't think she is the type of person who allows people to take advantage of her- I don't know she just seems that way- hey even the spell check wanted to change her name to gracious :D

Grayson- Clearly there is plenty of memories with him- he was my first boyfriend and my first love- you never forget the things spent with your first love. I met him at IYC in 2003, we started dating May,10 2004 and broke up January 2, 2006 - I don't regret loving him just wish it didn't hurt some much- he truelly is wonderful guy, a guy that loves the Lord and the work of the Church. I will always cherish the months spent with him. I thank God that we are stil friends through it all though at times its not been easy- and thats all because I'm not going to get all emotional :P:P:P:P

Jared- aka Crazy- he's awesome- I gave him a police badge thing because he's sergeant Chaperon or he was sorta that when Gray and I first started dating. I haven't talked to him sense after the assembly :( but he has a computer again so hopefully I can make up lost time with him :)

Jeremy- I've actually never met him -well at least I don't think I have. One day I was just going down Gracie's links and was looking at his bloc and realized that he had me and my sister on his list and it was like uh ok :) I'll just add him to mine- maybe I'll actually get to meet him sometime

Jessy- I have not met her in person but have spent a lot of time talking to her online and she's cool- got one of those vibrant personalities that you just love to be around... Her brother is an awesome guy so I am safely assuming that when I get a chance to meet her she'll be just as awesome.

Joey- also known as Joleesa, Jobe, Jo and whatever else we call her- let see I've known her for uh all her life :P she is a cool sister and life would most definitely be boring without her. When we were younger all we did was fight but now I value her friendship and at times when I feel like there is no one around I know I have my family and I know I have Jobe to lighten the mood and make things better no matter what's going on in her life she's always been there to make the rest of us laugh. Love you Yobe

Joshie- I have known him for at least 10 years- Jess and I were the ones to tag him with Joshie. We went sometime where we only talked at the assembly but Joshie is always there when I am bored :P- memory I wont forget is Micah and him annoying me with "Crazy I was Crazy once" :P its a stupid thing that goes on and on- he was there when Bro. Johnny blew the brains out of a beaver and I flipped out :) He was there with us while Jes and I visited Bethel, AK


Kasey- I was in 1st term with her at BTI and it was cool to meet her, she is crazy and very talented. Hey Kasey if you read this - you should make a CD or tape of church music or hymns I would buy it :) She always seems so bubbly and happy and feels bad when she is down- its nice to see that in a person

Leticia- known to us and many as Chunka- I love her, I love hang out with her- I've known her awhile can't put a finger on how long but its been awhile. She has grown so strong in the Lord sense meeting her. She rode with us on the way to IYC and it was awesome as we went through the states she had never been in before. I wish there wasn't so much distance between us and the youth in that church - life would be so less boring if they were around all of the time

Mandie- :( I haven't seen her sense she got married- she came to camp with us on two different occasion. One year she came to me and asked if I felt like walking around the chapel and praying and it was God that used us because had I known what it was going to be like my flesh would have refused. I'll never forget that night service. On a lighter note she was at IYC with us in 2003 and I remember we were in our cabins the first day and she spotted a scorpion on the ceiling the funny part is none of us wanted to come close enough to kill it so I got to see my mother climb up onto the bunk beds so she cool kill it :)

Megan- ah Megan :) two years as my BTI room mate I have never seen someone pack so much stuff- it was a good thing she didn't have to fly because I think she would have gone way over weight limit with her luggage :P We've had rough times together but lots of great memories- it was she and alaena who once woke me up for class by jumping on my bed :P she's always hyper and when things get boring that comes in handy. Though don't play IBuy with her she'll whip you :P

Micah- known Micah for about 8 yrs, God knew I wanted a brother and gave me Micah-plenty of memories with him- he once insulted 6 people including himself once by making one statement I'm sure if I thought hard enough I would remember what he said but can't remember it off the top of my head , I still can't believe he doesn't like cheese cake :P He's a top of the line type guy; so soft hearted - wait that makes him sound like a stuffed animal well if he was one he would be a monkey. The only person I know who wears two watches and either has a camera or computer glued to his side. Only one brave enough to let Joleesa completely buzz his head :P

Paul- I met Paul at BTI last year and the gist of what I know about Paul is he seems to be an awesome guy- I've seen him with Gracie and the two of them are so adorable. I should see if his brain is ok- I can't understand how a person could like Napoleon dynamite so much :P

Rachel- Zay introduced us to her and Brad before they were married- I will never forget when we went to Shonney's and took Micah, Zay, her, brad, Joseph, and maja with us (us being me, Jo , mom and dad) all in a 7 passenger van in which once pulling out of the parking lot veggie tales was put in and everyone began to sing - it was crazy- she is also such a sweet person.

Wilson- I really got to know Wilson at BTI last year but he and his dad had been coming to our conventions for years. He's a unique guy- don't always get his jokes but that's what makes him cool-Its an interesting experience being around him, jared, grayson and juan- a lot of church jokes and church talk :P

Zaiah- He is totally awesome- he's a one in a million guy. That trip to Shonney's was made even more interesting when Zay tried drinking out of his cup with an onion ring. Zaiah was the one we got to hang out with most while Jes and I were in Alaska for 2 weeks because Micah had to work. Zay was my favorite person because he was the one that drove the boat :) and my favorite time while there was anytime we were on the river. Hey Zay if you read this you need to come to camp this year we miss you bunches :)

This week has been a week that I would have given anything to just have all my friends around not that I have felt overly lonely but the reality of the distance between everyone hit me this week. If I could have I would have jumped on a plane and visited each and everyone of you. Every day when I check through all of these blogs I say a prayer for you. Its a habit but I don't think its a bad one.

I love you all and I pray God blesses each and everyone of you

God Bless and Good Night



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