Lovely Little Sisters

Never ever.. So I thought. I was never really a good sister, I almost always yell at my younger sisters and brothers! I think everybody goes through a stage when they are mean to everyone.. And that time was all last year. I went to public school last year, for the first time ever. I was very nervous but I got through it. During the school year I was stressed, and always tired, cranky, and I always would get mad at everybody who said anything to me. So my parents thought that it would be best if I stayed home the next year.

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Now here I am, at home having a great time. I knew it was best for me but I never really wanted to leave the friends I had made and the school I liked. But I had to, and I did.. So now me and my dad are going through this book called "How People Change" (The How People Change Facilitator's Guide challenges and equips participants to live out the gospel in their everyday lives. This course helps people to understand the underlying motivations for... go to the website for more info..http://www.ccef.org/how-people-change), We are only on the 2nd chapter but I think that the book has already taught me a lot.

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I have realized that when we are trapped in our sin god is always there. We normally think about other people. For example, when I am lying and I get caught, I would normally just think how wrong mom is for yelling at me for it, and how wrong caitlyn is about tattle tailing on me.. I need to focus on how "I" am wrong. And I think that this chapter, (chapter 1) has taught me that. Also on how to realize your sin when your in the middle of doing it.. Which is a HUGE problem for me.

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So I have realized that I need to be a better sister. I am trying to calm myself down when Caitlyn, or Bethany does something that I don't like, or when I do something that I don't think is right, and I they get mad at me. I want to try to be a more loving sister in the hardest times. Oh, also.. Me and my older sister have a history of not loving my younger sister Caitlyn.. Thinking that shes gross, not wanting to hold her hand.. I know.. Its terrible.. But through all of this I'm starting to think that we are all gross and bad compared to god. And my mind is not going to that right away, now I'm just thinking that I need to love her!

Thank you:

Mom, Dad

"How People Change"

Lovely Little Sisters..

Redemption

My youth group, Redemption has really showed me that I can't live alone. I need God. I especially need his help because I am home schooled. I don't get around that much and don't see many friends. I am looking for ways to glorify God through being home. Some ways are, Helping your brothers and sisters, doing things that your mom doesn't ask you to do. "In everything glorify the Lord." At youth group, Gabe Zapata, our youth ministry director, has been going through Mark, and the signs of the gospel in his miracles like healing a little girl from the dead. These story's are not just story's they always have a background, and that's what Gabe teaches us. The background. He really gets deep into Gods love for us. I decided to keep a prayer journal and every day write down something I want God to do. In a couple of months I'm going to look back and see all that God has done for me. Answering our prayers in ways we wouldn't even imagine, in ways that we maybe ripped an idol from our heart but he did it for a reason. If you ever want to go to our youth group we are in Minnetonka, MN 55345, Redeemer Bible Church Currently under construction, but there is a little building next to it and that's where to go! We need more people to come. 

Prayer: 

     Thank you God for living in my life and showing me that I can not do this alone. I have gone through some hard times and you never gave up. And you never stop loving me...

Updating My Blog

Sorry guys I haven't written anything in a very long time. We started school two days ago, on Monday. My mom didn't order the books in time so we had to start with the stuff we already had. When the books came we all rushed to open them! Most of them were mine. A new History book, Saxon Math 8/7 books and of course a science book. We are soon starting a Homeschooling co-op that's called Mercy, I don't know if any of you know what that is, but its a co-op that teaches some subjects and other you do at home. You go once a week and you have little homework to finish over the weekend and the next week! I'm really exited! Hope to contact sooner with you guys!

                 So long..

                                                       Fare well...

Instagram

I just got an Instagram! It's an app for the iPod or iPhone that lets you post pictures of what your up to and you can comment or like other peoples pictures! My username is eward12!  

Seattle

Hi guys!
I am in Seattle!
I am visiting my Grandma and Grandpa. They live in Seattle. Every other year we come here and every other year we go to NJ to go see my other Grandma ad Grandpa. I haven't posted in a while because I am on vacation.. So I will post a little on this trip. I'm so exited for the beginning of homeschool!!!
Well talk to you later!

Leaving

Unfortunately my family and I are leaving for a 3 week trip to the Grand Canyon and the Red Wood Forest, and to visit my Grandparents. So I will not be posting for a while.. When we get back I will show you the pictures I took. Bye!

4th of July

Hi everyone! The 4th of July is coming up tomorrow and I need some ideas of what to wear or just things to make that is 4th of Julyish. I have already painted my nails red, white, blue, red, white, blue, and I already have an outfit, but its not that good its just clothes that match the colors.. so I need help!! Comment below to help with anything! My dad this year told us that if we could find someone to go with we wouldn't have to go with my family and another family who has little kids to. There would be nothing to do! So I asked almost all of my friends and they all were busy or didn't invite me! And my sister is going to Duluth with her friend! I'm so jealous! So that's it! Remember to comment!

Party

Abbeys party went great! Not much else to say..

Feed My Starving Children

Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. There website is http://www.fmsc.org/. I am going there tonight to get a little away from my sisters birthday party. I am going with my churches youth group. Here are some pictures of Feed My Starving Children people working ( from the website )

That's it!

Birthday partys!

Hey guys! My sisters birthday party is today and we are all freaking out!! She has 30 teens coming. Her birthday party theme is the Avengers. Its a good movie. We have tons of stuff to do and we already did a ton of stuff! Shes having punch and goodie bags and glow sticks, they are also playing night games outside so we have to have bug spray, and we have 2 big bags of marshmallows, and we have to do a TON of moving around the back room and the outside. We aren't very birthday sort of people, for example, for my birthday we didn't do anything! I didn't even get a cake. Then 2 weeks after my birthday, after I persuaded my parents, we had a cake... So ya, we don't normally do this kind of stuff! My sister is in the middle of making signs for where to go and what to do, she is making them on pic-monkey. Pic monkey is a thing where you can design posters or design pictures! Its really awesome. I'll post and tell you how the party went tomorrow!
                                                                        BYE!

Mario Kart

      Our family got Mario Kart 2 Christmas's ago (for the wii). Here are some pictures of us playing it!

 

                                                  (Chocolate on his face and everything)

 

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Friends

I have about 10 friends I see often.  Friends can help in times of need they can cheer you up when you are sad, They are a lot of help some times and they are very fun to play with.  Here is a prayer and a song that is for all of my friends:

Dear God:

The lady reading this
is beautiful, classy and
strong, and I love
her..

Help her live her life to
the fullest.

Please promote her and
cause her to excel above her expectations.

Help her shine in the
darkest places where it is impossible to love.

Protect her at all
times, lift her up when she needs you the most,

and

let her know when she
walks with you,

She will always be
safe.

Now here is a song for all of my friends to.  It is a song that I am going to sing for our church ( Mother and Daughter Brunch)
Here is the website for the following song (also to listen to it) http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/56714

Daughter of God
Lyrics
Verse 1:
I am Eve, walking in the garden.
I am Sarah, praying to conceive.
I am Rebecca, searching for my Isaac.
I am Esther standing courageously.

Refrain:
I am a daughter of God.
I am a child of the king.
I am a holy fire, burning with his love.
I am a sister of Christ;
by his grace I am redeemed.
I am a daughter, a daughter of God


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Bridge:
Sacred, broken, bold, forgiven,
Faithful, fallen, strong, uncertain,
Seeking, striving, reaching,
I am blessed as all women

Refrain:

Verse 2:
I am Elizabeth, singing of my Savior:
I am Mary, washing his feet with my tears.
I am Veronica, overcome with mercy.
I am Joanna, seeing his glory appear.

Refrain:

Things I Want To Do This Summer

The things I want to do this summer:

1. Water Park
2. Lemonade Stand
3. Go Bowling
4. Pajama Day
5. Large Sleepover with Friends
6. Rip stick a bunch
            ......

That's basically it... I'm a boring person! Over the summer I am also going to Seattle, see the Grand Canyon, Red wood trees, and I'm going to my youth camp for my church.. So my summer is going to be be packed! :)  

How Smart Is Your Right Foot?

This is hysterical, you have to try this. It proves there are some things your brain just cant handle!
This will confuse your mind and you will keep trying over and over again but you wont be able to do it.
okay:
1. sit down somewhere (probably at your computer desk) and lift up your right foot and twirl it in circles to the right.

2. now, once you have the hang of that, take your right hand and draw a 6 in the air.

cant do it can you? Aha, told you. There is nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how funny it is, and believe me, you are going to try this again before the day is over.