101 things

I meant to write this entry yesterday, but I just now found the time to get online. I went to Williamsburg Community Chapel this Sunday for church, and the pastor gave an AMAZING message that I needed to hear. He took the message of judgment and pride in the church and brought it to a new level. He said things like "If you want an easy religion where you get to feel good about yourself, CHRISTIANITY is not for you!"... or "Any person with the audacity to look down their noses at someone else for their sins should be ASHAMED!"...how about "You can say your sins aren't as bad as your neighbors and therefore they deserve punishment, but YOU deserve punishment, because you don't know that you're a sinner!"... and this one "I'm an adulterer.. AND a theft.. AND a murderer!... Welcome to the chapel!" << that one kind of through me off... but then he said that if you ever stole someone's enthusiasm, you're a theft... or if you ever said hateful things about someone inside of your heart, you are a murderer. It was overall a GREAT message, so if you get the chance, listen to it yourself! (http://www.wcchapel.org/listen/17) .. It's called "Comfort came at Christmas" Everybody takes different things from sermons... so take the time and see for yourself.

He also mentioned that there was a book called "101 Things that God can't Do".. and that one kind of took my breath away, WHAT CAN'T GOD DO?!?!

God CAN'T learn! because he's ALL KNOWING
God CAN'T go any one place, because he's OMNIPRESENT
God CAN'T tell a lie, because he IS truth! ... and the list goes on!!!!

God never ceases to amaze me! Speaking of God amazing me! I passed my menu test to start serving at the restaurant! The day I walked in to take the test, I was still getting over half of the flashcards wrong, and I was really disappointed. I asked God if he could help me remember the flashcards so I could pass my test... and I barely got anything wrong!! Looking back at my test as the manager went over it with me, brought a huge smile to my face... because I DIDN'T know the answers on the paper, but the day I took that test and said that prayer, God helped me out! Thank you! And a big thank you to my mom, dad, and brother who came to support me on my first serving day!

Tomorrow is a New Day,
ReneeLynn

Job Time

I got the job at Food For Thought! The people there are all very nice and very helpful. My first three days of work were EVENTFUL to say the least. I almost dropped one of the big circle trays, and I stuck my hand into some guys drink on accident! I put vinegar dressing on somebody's plate instead of oyster sauce, and I kept forgetting to bring silverware to the tables that I was seating. . . BUT I am learning, and some day Everything will make some kind of sense. Other than that, I really ENJOY working, and it's a blessing that I can even get a job in this financial situation.

Today was a great day thus far, I still have to go into work around 2:45, but marriage counseling this morning was fun! Michael told us that our assignment this week is COMPROMISE. . . we have to come to a conclusion of whether or not to teach our future children about Santa Claus. I don't want to, but Kyle's gung-ho for the whole St. Nick, cookies, and elves thing. We'll see how that one goes :P

Oh! and my bridal shower is tomorrow! I am very excited and very thankful for the Ashley girls who are planning it for me. It should be a good time! AND to top it off, my dad is supposed to be coming home tomorrow! YAY!

Tomorrow is a new day,
ReneeLynn

Sick

I LOVE FALL AND WINTER!

They are my two favorite seasons of the whole year. I only dislike the 2 week period near the beginning of these cold months, when my friends COUGH and STUFFY NOSE gang up on me. You can definitely say that I am not in the best condition right now; I have been on the verge of sneezing all day. I got in and out of bed several times, but didn't do much more than that. . . Sometimes I really enjoy being lazy, but today is just not that day! I have to get dressed soon anyways because I have a job interview at Food For Thought - I'll let you know if I scare them away with my unsightly appearance :P

Other than the whole cold thing, I'm doing pretty well. I regret to say that I missed Mr. Steven Prince's retirement party today, but I know that He'll forgive me. I hope his future after the Navy is wonderful! So wish me divine intervention at my job interview today!

Tomorrow is a new day,
ReneeLynn

Possible

**Don't EVER tell someone that something is IMPOSSIBLE, because God already knows the name and the face of the person that is going to prove you wrong** I came to the realization that anything is possible with God. Although it's CLEARLY written in the bible already (And looking at them Jesus said to them, "With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." -Matthew 19:26) It took me 18 years of living for it to really sink in. . . Wow! I really do like this thing called life.

Tomorrow is a new day,
ReneeLynn

SEPERATION!!!

Yesterday was my first full day without the relatives here, and I came to the conclusion that I MISS THEM! Thanksgiving was so much fun with the family here. BLACK FRIDAY was just as great! I can definitely tell you that I get my random embarrassing moments from my mom. She jumped around town in a felt skirt and an elf hat, sticking out her tongue at the pass-her-bys.

There is a picture somewhere, on some random digital camera that we may or may not own... but if I find it, I'll let you know.

Oh! and I went Ice skating during this Thanksgiving break too!

David and Kyle are very fun to hang out with, and I hope they know that I appreciate them very much :) BUT! they still need to go see Harry Potter with me before it's too late :O

Tomorrow is a new day,
ReneeLynn

New Day

Today is not a new day, but it's all I have... it's all that I was promised. Even though today is almost over, there is no guarantee that I will see the light of tomorrow. I love my life, I love today, and I love my family very much. I'm sure there's plenty more to my personality than a positive attitude, but seeing the glass half full is the reason I was born! I have been talked down to by many people in the past 2 months telling me that my life is going to be miserable, or that I screwed myself over because I am going to have a kid... I'm here to prove them wrong! I do forgive all the people that spoke these words over me though; I hope their own lives are full of blessings and good health. I wouldn't want anybody's life to be miserable, so I wish them the very best. As for me, I AM SO EXCITED TO BE HAVING A CHILD!!!!!!!!!! I can not tell you how many times I have wished to be in a pregnant mother's shoes. I absolutely adore children, and I can't wait to have one of my own. On top of all the baby excitement, I'm getting married! To a man that told me at least twenty five times while we were dating that he doesn't deserve me. I respect that, and I can't wait to share my life with him! It took me eighteen years to find a boy that looks at life the same way i do - with a childlike wonder and love of adventure. I do love him very much, and hopefully we have a great New Years Eve wedding!! At least we won't ever forget our anniversary!

Tomorrow is a new day,
ReneeLynn