finally updated spring break pictures....
spring break 2005
Friday, April 22, 2005
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
i want to know the reason why.........
while volunteering today, one little girl expressed a very interesting answer to the question.
teacher: okay, what is pollution
*several kids raise their hands and teacher calls on a little girl*
teacher: yes *insert name*
*insert name*: pollution is passing gas
*giggles from the volunteers*
teacher: I know that when you pass gas it smells really bad, but that is not pollution, thanks for answering.
so remember....every time you pass gas, you are not polluting the air....no matter how bad it smells.
while volunteering today, one little girl expressed a very interesting answer to the question.
teacher: okay, what is pollution
*several kids raise their hands and teacher calls on a little girl*
teacher: yes *insert name*
*insert name*: pollution is passing gas
*giggles from the volunteers*
teacher: I know that when you pass gas it smells really bad, but that is not pollution, thanks for answering.
so remember....every time you pass gas, you are not polluting the air....no matter how bad it smells.
Friday, April 15, 2005
God made dirt so dirt wont hurt.........
so think about something you really like to eat. for many, it's a bar of rich, delicious chocolate. There are times when you really want chocolate. You sit in class you think about eating chocolate, you go to CVS during their 70% off candy sale to find all the chocolate bars are gone, you want your chocolate. It's constantly on your mind and you think about all these ways to get your chocolate. But God doesnt want you to eat chocolate because it'll give you cavities. Even though you know chocolate will spoil your appetite, give you cavities, and sometimes make a mess around your mouth, you still want it. I think that within all of us is this burning desire for things that we know are bad for us. Not only that, but we also want those things that we know we can't ever have....like that 70% chocolate from the CVS sale that was all sold out. but sometimes, even though you want your chocolate, if you save your money, you can get something even better....like haribo gummy bears. it's not always about what we give up, but what we gain that really counts.
so think about something you really like to eat. for many, it's a bar of rich, delicious chocolate. There are times when you really want chocolate. You sit in class you think about eating chocolate, you go to CVS during their 70% off candy sale to find all the chocolate bars are gone, you want your chocolate. It's constantly on your mind and you think about all these ways to get your chocolate. But God doesnt want you to eat chocolate because it'll give you cavities. Even though you know chocolate will spoil your appetite, give you cavities, and sometimes make a mess around your mouth, you still want it. I think that within all of us is this burning desire for things that we know are bad for us. Not only that, but we also want those things that we know we can't ever have....like that 70% chocolate from the CVS sale that was all sold out. but sometimes, even though you want your chocolate, if you save your money, you can get something even better....like haribo gummy bears. it's not always about what we give up, but what we gain that really counts.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
wandering down this road that we call life........
yesterday I had lunch with a cool person that made me think about a lot of things that are important to me in my life. By talking to her, I was able to digest some of the thoughts that have provoked my mind as a result of the courses I've taken. This past semester I've been learning to form my own opinions about controversial worldly matters as well as issues on faith and servanthood. Through the influence of my classes and people that I've talked to I've been building a passion for things that I use to never care so much about. The greatest impact in my life this year would be the classes that I've taken.
When I first came to college, I knew that God wanted me to focus on my academics for a reason. I figured it was probably because God has given me intellect that I hadn't fully utilized in the past so now was the chance to redeem myself. Contrary to my thinking, the classes I've taken have challenged my faith as well as changed my view of the world and has made me more sensative to issues I've often overlooked.
I often think about what I can offer to the social work profession. All of the students in social work seem to have some kind of life experience to offer. They've either been in the face of oppression or really suffered through some traumatizing childhood times. God's goodness in my life has been so undeserving and although that is a good thing, I'm often left with a feeling of inadequacy when it comes to pursuing the social work profession. I love people but is that enough?
Despite my doubts, I love how social work has kind of reconfigured my mind. The relationship that I have with my major works in conjuction to my relationship with God. Social work is an area that fights for justice and God has a heart for justice. In that sense, I feel that justice is a link between the social work profession and God's character.
If I say that I've gained nothing from all the toil and seemingly pointless school work I've engaged myself in this first year of college, it would be a lie. After yesterday, I've come to see that I have a moral responsibility to my future social work career, to the future populations I will serve, and to the clients I'll encounter. That moral responsibility starts now-- with my academics. Working hard in school and striving to learn all that college has to offer proves to my profession that I've put forth efforts to get where I will be when I'm a professional. If I'm going to be a social worker, shouldn't I strive to be the best one that I can be? God is providing the resources right now for me to best serve Him and his creation both as a student and later in life.
In a nutshell....I had a really empowering lunch yesterday =)
yesterday I had lunch with a cool person that made me think about a lot of things that are important to me in my life. By talking to her, I was able to digest some of the thoughts that have provoked my mind as a result of the courses I've taken. This past semester I've been learning to form my own opinions about controversial worldly matters as well as issues on faith and servanthood. Through the influence of my classes and people that I've talked to I've been building a passion for things that I use to never care so much about. The greatest impact in my life this year would be the classes that I've taken.
When I first came to college, I knew that God wanted me to focus on my academics for a reason. I figured it was probably because God has given me intellect that I hadn't fully utilized in the past so now was the chance to redeem myself. Contrary to my thinking, the classes I've taken have challenged my faith as well as changed my view of the world and has made me more sensative to issues I've often overlooked.
I often think about what I can offer to the social work profession. All of the students in social work seem to have some kind of life experience to offer. They've either been in the face of oppression or really suffered through some traumatizing childhood times. God's goodness in my life has been so undeserving and although that is a good thing, I'm often left with a feeling of inadequacy when it comes to pursuing the social work profession. I love people but is that enough?
Despite my doubts, I love how social work has kind of reconfigured my mind. The relationship that I have with my major works in conjuction to my relationship with God. Social work is an area that fights for justice and God has a heart for justice. In that sense, I feel that justice is a link between the social work profession and God's character.
If I say that I've gained nothing from all the toil and seemingly pointless school work I've engaged myself in this first year of college, it would be a lie. After yesterday, I've come to see that I have a moral responsibility to my future social work career, to the future populations I will serve, and to the clients I'll encounter. That moral responsibility starts now-- with my academics. Working hard in school and striving to learn all that college has to offer proves to my profession that I've put forth efforts to get where I will be when I'm a professional. If I'm going to be a social worker, shouldn't I strive to be the best one that I can be? God is providing the resources right now for me to best serve Him and his creation both as a student and later in life.
In a nutshell....I had a really empowering lunch yesterday =)
Monday, April 04, 2005
a cool prayer.....
got this in a email and it really exemplified the things in my heart and maybe it will speak to you too.
I kneel in Your presence Lord knowing that You are my creator, Father and protector.
I give thanks for the gifts of Your Son and Holy Spirit whom are always there for me with their love, trust, guidance, patience and forgiveness.
I give thanks for all that I have and all that You have given
me, especially your love and the many earthly gifts and blessings you have bestowed upon me.
I pray especially for my family and friendships.
I thank you also for my spiritual gifts and talents and for the opportunity You have given me to use them.
I am grateful for Your peace and for the places You have provided for me to be myself. I pray that You will help others come to know Your peace and grace.
I ask for Your help with all the things that keep me from being all that I should.
Please help me to be more patient and allow me to keep the right attitude.
Please give me strength I need to control my temper and to be more tolerant of others.
Please stay with me Lord and help me to grow in faith and trust you more and the world less.
Please show me how to balance my time better and be less selfish.
Please be with me and help me to take the opportunities to serve others.
I ask for Your forgiveness for my offenses, especially for those times when I mistreat my family, betray a confidence, am dishonest, impatient or judgmental.
I confess thatI don't always put enough trust in You and find myself led astray by the physical world and I am truly sorry.
These prayers and petitions I asked in the name of Your son, Jesus, my Savior. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen
got this in a email and it really exemplified the things in my heart and maybe it will speak to you too.
I kneel in Your presence Lord knowing that You are my creator, Father and protector.
I give thanks for the gifts of Your Son and Holy Spirit whom are always there for me with their love, trust, guidance, patience and forgiveness.
I give thanks for all that I have and all that You have given
me, especially your love and the many earthly gifts and blessings you have bestowed upon me.
I pray especially for my family and friendships.
I thank you also for my spiritual gifts and talents and for the opportunity You have given me to use them.
I am grateful for Your peace and for the places You have provided for me to be myself. I pray that You will help others come to know Your peace and grace.
I ask for Your help with all the things that keep me from being all that I should.
Please help me to be more patient and allow me to keep the right attitude.
Please give me strength I need to control my temper and to be more tolerant of others.
Please stay with me Lord and help me to grow in faith and trust you more and the world less.
Please show me how to balance my time better and be less selfish.
Please be with me and help me to take the opportunities to serve others.
I ask for Your forgiveness for my offenses, especially for those times when I mistreat my family, betray a confidence, am dishonest, impatient or judgmental.
I confess thatI don't always put enough trust in You and find myself led astray by the physical world and I am truly sorry.
These prayers and petitions I asked in the name of Your son, Jesus, my Savior. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen