home sweet home.

Well ladies and gentlemen, I did it. I completed my third semester of college and I couldn't be more proud of myself. I came home and was talking to both my mom and dad and I said that if I failed my classes I did the best I could at failing; turns out I didn't and all my studying this semester paid off:). PRAISE GOD. So for the next month I'm just hanging out in Lincoln, which come to find out, when you don't have a car...it isn't very fun! I'll read a lot...I'm sure I'll find some interesting websites that I will share. But until then HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

One love,
a.

love.

There are a lot of things that I say I love in this world. And if you were to ask me to put them in order from one to ten I would without a doubt tell you that Cheerleading would be in the top five list.



I'm still Cheerleading here at school, and I am loving it. This is the most talented group of girls that I've ever seen. We are a team full of spunk, spirit, and adversity. We are a flexible team that cares for each other on and off the mat! This year we received a new coach, she was a former Houston Texans Cheerleader, and ladies and gentleman she is kicking our butts and I love it. We have grown so much as a team so far and so much as individuals as well.



The love and support that these girls bring to my life is something that someone could only dream of. These girls are my family!


What is something that you love?

God bless,
a.

:)

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving; of course this post is a bit late but how does that saying going? Something like it's better late than never. Being away from home it's hard for me to get back to Nebraska so as usual I went to Virginia (no speeding tickets this time) and spend the day with the people I love the most. There was a big turkey and ham, and a Williams' favorite of meatballs...I never understood it, I'm pretty sure the Pilgrims didn't eat those, but who I am to say...I wasn't there. My cousins are growing up so fast and it's always good to see them. The littlest, Kyla, is really in the mood for talking. If she wants to speak you know it because she tells everyone else to be quiet, "Stop it, Stop it, Stop talking!" With her little hand reached out as far as it can go in a stopping motion. Those are her new favorite words:). She's obviously related to me somehow. HA!

The other little one, well he isn't so little anymore. The more independent he gets the more I just can't believe Donovan is actually growing up. He was playing football with his older cousins and uncles, as they do every year, and he was so cute trying to catch the ball and keep up with 'the big boys'...next year I'm sure he'll be showing them all up.

It's always good to just really enjoy your family and sit down after being away for a year and just really talk about what is going on in life. This year I guess was my first grown up Thanksgiving. I didn't sit at the 'kid's table' and that my friends is an upgrade. My brother (now 21 years old) and I have been sitting at that table for year...it was finally good to have some elbow room at the table.

This week I finished up classes, and next week I take my finals. This year is lucky and I only have three of them to take, so this weekend will be filled with studying and devoted library time! I'll be returning home next Friday

In Christ,
a.

so funny!

So I kind of hinted at this in a previous post; but there is a website that my roommate Bronte introduced me to: wwww.stuffchristianslike.net
PLEASE visit it if you are looking for a good laugh, go to the archives and pick a link and read; you'll get caught up and laughing because it is so true! One of my person favorites "Youth Sunday #60"! Sometime today, when you're bored...check it out!

a.

Happy Holidays!

If asked what my favorite time of year is, the answer would probably be 'sometime in the middle of November and January'...basically I love the Holiday season. (Good thing my roommate feels the same way, we have a decorated tree in our room right now and I'm sure when we return to school we'll be listening to some traditional Christmas music!) I just love how everyone acts around the holiday season. We are extremely happy for no reason and not only that, but we LOVE to share. Never once have I seen people in more of a giving spirit than I do around the Holiday seasons. You have the traditional Angel Tree presents that you can buy or you have people willingly taking requests on what to buy for each other for that one special day! (Please sensor if you still believe in Santa!) The Holiday Season is the best time of year. I know what some people are thinking, "But you haven't mentioned that 'Jesus is the reason for the season'". I know I know, but isn't that just something that is given? Isn't Jesus the reason for the day?!
So I challenge you, make this your New Years Resolution...don't leave Jesus on Christmas; and don't leave the joy there either! Carry it with you throughout the entire year; there's no reason that cold weather, and presents should make us more happy than any other day of the year!


What is your favorite Holiday memory?

Happy Holidays!
a.

The Search//journeypa.tv

All Christians out there who have been through this whole 'finding a church' thing you know...it's not easy.
Being a pastor's daughter I never had to do 'the search'; except for one time when my Dad wasn't pastoring, we found the most amazing church to attend and we loved it; but that's besides the point! Anyway, so searching for a church...yes! it is one of the most essential things in your Christian faith. You need to find a church that will accommodate your needs, worship the way you like, teach the things you believe, and provide an opportunity to grow! All of these things in one place is a hard thing to find.
This Summer being home I found an amazing church to attend with all of those things and more! You could only imagine how scared I was to have to 'start the search' all over again. A family friend introduced me to this church, here at school, that a few of my friends and I decided to try out, Journey Church. Sounds like some type of clothing store (please see stuffchristianslike.net; churches that sound like clothing stores is one of them...hilarious website), but clothing store or not this church is amazing! The people are real and the services are authentic!

Journey Church is filled with people who love the Lord and just want to share the love of Christ with those who are lost. They know that they are broken and they know that the only way to be fixed is through Christ and that price is already paid for them. This is what I believe is truth, and I thank God for providing me this church to worship in and grow into a deeper relationship with Him.

a.

UPDATE//school, church, friends, life etc.

Recently a lot has been going on in my life, and when I say a lot, you truely have no idea. Since the last time I wrote I've moved into the dorms and I've completed almost a full semester of my Sophomore year in college! I couldn't ask for anything to have gone any differently this far in the school year.

If I had to summarize this year so far up to this point in one word, it would definately be BLESSINGS. God has filled my life with people and events that lead me to believe that God is doing, and will do, amazing things in my life.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord; plans not to harm you but to prosper your, plans to give you a hope and a future."
This verse is one that has really stood true for me this year and I can see the Lord's hands working in my life.


alleigh.