Here's the lastest...

This Christmas was the best one yet! My whole family got together on Christmas Eve because everyone had to work on Christmas day and it was amazing! We had it at my oldest sister's Tera's house and the almost the whole family was there...Which most of you know when that happens there is usually a fight or something bad happens but Praise the Lord that everything went really good and no one fought or anything...It was a true gift from God that everything went so well. We did miss Jamie..a lot and we always will!! And Destyonna, Carter, and Nicole couldn't make it.

I start school back on Jan 12th! I haven't made a final decision yet on what classes I'm taking...I will register on Jan 6th...

I have really enjoyed and needed a break with all that has happened...Its been stressful and hard to deal with but I just take one step at a time and I will continue to Praise the Lord no matter how big the storm is! Just pray that I receive His continuous peace and rest because I find it hard to sleep which is taking a toll on me. I appreciate every ones prayers for me..You can really tell when people are lifting you up it prayers...

Well I love you guys and I am blessed to have ya in my life..I hope everyone had a Blessed Christmas and I just pray a special blessing over your life and over your families! May the New Year bring much joy to ya!

Thanks again!!!

Just wanted to post something really!

So I really can't believe this year is almost over!! Time has gone by so fast...The older people in my life keep telling me to wait until I'm older b/c the time flies faster. I can't imagine that. But anyways this year has been a rough one but I am truly Blessed! I have amazing friends and a church family like no other! I love my family even though they are Very different, I still love them. I have been blessed with 6 nieces and nephews. They are my world!
So I am just thankful tonight just for everyone the Lord has put in my path. And can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for each of you and to see you grow in Him. Thank you for your prayers and your friendship. May the Lord bless you just as He has me for putting you guys in my life. I love each of you!

My Family/update

Please keep my family in your prayers! My little brother tried to commit suicide Friday and he is in and out of trouble with the police. And with it just being the holidays and without Jamie here its rough. So if you could say a special prayer for my family, I would greatly appreciate it.

School is out for our break and we don't go back until Jan!!!! YEAH!!!!!! I can't wait to help with the youth again...I really miss that.

Well that's about it for now.

Rough Spot

Well things just seem to get tougher and tougher...This season is so confusing for me and I don't know where the Lord is taking me but I know He is always with me. I just hate the things that I am having to deal with and encounter...Really how much can I really handle because I think at times I'm at my limit and then something else comes up...I'm trying to be so strong about everything but it just hurts so bad inside. My spirit feels so weak and I'm just praying for strength and help during all of this...Its so overwhelming. I know God never said I wouldn't endure hard times but that He would be with me through them and I know He was there the whole time if not I wouldn't be alive....But just continue to pray for peace, rest, and strength through this rough spot in my life...I can't wait for it all to be over with and I can put it behind me. Thank you for all the prayers that have already gone up...I appreciate them and your love and support. I am blessed to have each of you in my life and I love ya'll very much! I hope ya'll have a great weekend!!!!

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY Nov 10th...
Outside My Window are different color leaves all over the ground and its pretty. I love the fall colors!
I am thinking about the research paper I need to be working on.
I am thankful for relationships and how they change, grow, end, and begin.
From the kitchen is nothing Rachel hasn't gotten home yet to cook ;)
I am wearing a red dress shirt, my fav jeans, and black shoes.
I am creating a stress free week.
I am going to go to class at 7.
I am reading nothing at this time but need something for my book reports for Eng 102.
I am hoping that me and my x can still be friends and put the past behind us.
I am hearing the dogs bark because Rachel just pulled up.
Around the house is very clean. I got a lot of cleaning done Sat.
One of my favorite things is to take a hot bath and listen to music.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Tomorrow get caught up on some reading and my research paper and see my nephew Carter for a lil while before they had back to Atl. And then just school and work until the weekend and Friday going to have dinner with some friends from my old church and Sat I might have lunch with a girlfriend of mine. So we shall see.
Here is picture thought I am sharing its a picture of me and my daddy. Since his accident he has called me several times just to tell me he loves me. And if you know me and my dads relationship it has NEVER been like that. I usually speak to him about once a year. But I know the Lord is dealing with him and is working on my heart on his behalf. Our relationship is changing and I am happy about it. Keep praying bc its working. This pic is before the accident of course.

Things are fallen apart....

I don't know what this season is all about the Lord has me in but I can't handle much more it seems. So many things has happened to me and my family the past few months. It's crazy. The enemy is attacking us like crazy. But I refuse for him to steal my joy...I wont let it happen. Yes, I'm hurt and confused about certain situations but I refuse to give up..God will not give us more than we can handle and I completely believe that. Sometimes I don't feel as strong as I face some of these wars that come against me but somehow each time I manage to get through them all. So once again Lord I give it all to You...ALL!...I can't live this life without you..I surrender myself to you ...Lord where you want me to go...Lord I'll go! Lord speak to me. Comfort my heart and guard my heart. Protect me and my family from the enemy and his attacks. I break the generational curses over my life, my families life, and if or when I have kids..I break it over there life's too in the name of Jesus...We are covered in the Blood of the Lamb and the enemy has no place in our life's...Satan you are under my feet in Jesus name! So Lord I am welling to give my all to You...so do what you want to do Lord. Take me where you want me to go, Lord. I give you complete control over my life and the decisions I make in my life. Help me Lord to come to you first before making any decisions', Lord. Help me to be more like You. Help me Lord to think like you think, speak like you speak, care as you care....Lord break my heart to what breaks yours. I want to become face to face with you like it talks in Ex.33:11 that you spoke face to face with Moses as a man would speak to his friend...I want that kind of intimacy with you Lord. Help me not to become distracted with what the world has to offer. It's all counterfeit to what you have to offer me. Help me to remember that, as situations and temptations come about Lord. Help me Lord to be a prime example of who You are, what You can do, and the love that You provide to each of us who receives it. Lord I love you with all my heart, mind, and soul! You are so worthy to be praised oh Lord. And all my days I will praise you!!!

Single Again

Here's just an update...I am now single again...My last relationship ended last night and I am just praying for the Lord's direction and will in both our life's!!! If it's meant to be, God will bring us back together again and if it's not, I've learned from it and enjoyed the time we had together and hope that we can stay friends. So that's it.

BonFire

Well Sat night we had a bon fire for work in Trenton, SC at a old farm house...Sounds spookie I know. Everyone came all dressed up and we had a custome contest for the kids and adults. It was really fun. We also cooked some smores, hot dogs, and we had hot coco. The funniest thing was the scarey hay ride. They had people in the woods to scare us as went into the woods on back of a tractor and trailer...Dressing up was fun I went as a punk rock star...Here are some pictures from that night.

Just an Update

I just wanted to let everyone know that my dad is doing better.  He is home from the hospital and is now walking with a walker.  And my sister is doing better.  She is now living back home with my mom.  Which is better for them.  I just wanted to say thank you for all your prayers, thoughts, and concerns.  They are very much appreciated! 

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY Oct 27th
Outside My Window is dark yet again b/c I just got out of school and its getting colder!!!
I am thinking about the test I just took and how I could've done soo much better.
I am thankful for Hailey, she just turned 1 last week and we had her party on Sat. She looks more and more like Jamie everyday.
From the kitchen is leftovers from Nicole, Jason, and Nana's birthday lunch...it was delicious
I am wearing black dress pants, white dress top, and my jacket b/c Rachel keeps this house cold
I am creating a priority list b/c things have got to be done
I am going to take a warm bath and go to bed b/c I didn't sleep well last night and I have a headache
I am reading nothing at this time but will be very soon b/c I have two book reports that are due soon.
I am hoping that I will get to see Carter soon...I miss him a lot.
I am hearing the water run and the dogs chewing on their bones
Around the house Marshall is watching TV and Rachel is getting ready for bed.
One of my favorite things is to play with kids.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week is find some books to do my reports on and get my wellness book. School and Work...the normal.
Here is picture thought I am sharing its my close friend and almost like a lil sis to me. Her sweet 16 was last week and here is a picture of us at the party.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

So my good friend told about this so I wanted to give it a try and see how I like so here I go....

FOR TODAY Oct 21st...
Outside My Window it is dark b/c its late and the stars are shinning soo brightly..I wish it wasn't so cold so I could set and stare
I am thinking about how tired I am and its just the beginning of the week and how I have to keep focused with school b/c its important
I am thankful for life in general..everyday is a blessing
From the kitchen is probably leftovers from Rachel's cooking...Don't know really had to go to school tonight so I wasn't home for dinner.
I am wearing a black long sleeve t-shirt from Old Navy and my boyfriends American Eagle sweat pants
I am creating a to do list so I can get everything done
I am going to go to bed soon so I wont be as tired tomorrow
I am reading my math book
I am hoping for more time with the bf and kids
I am hearing Marshall snoring...he's so funny
Around the house is clean as always
One of my favorite things is to listen to music...I love to sing
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: School and work mainly...Oh and I'm getting my hair done on Thursday...something new and fun!!! Cant wait
Here is picture thought I am sharing because I love the water and I took this pic at Ruby Falls in Helen Ga

So Beautiful by Elizabeth Clark

Here's the lyrics to this song....I just love to listen to it and wanted to share it...I know most of ya'll know it....

I know its a love song to God but the Lord opened my eyes when I was listening to it today to the fact that the Lord thinks we are beautiful too! The Lord's love for us is far more than we can imagine....It says in the Bible that His thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. (Psalms 139:17-18)... Most of the time we tend to forget how much the Lord actually cares about us and loves us. And that He wants to be involved in everything that we do...He desires to spend time with us and to talk to us (And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1) ... Sometimes we just need to be still...And let Him ministry to us.

There is also a website that I came across some years ago. Its a love letter from the Father to His children and the cool thing about the letter is that each line of the letter is a scripture from the Bible. Check it out sometime. Its http://www.fathersloveletter.com/

Verse1

You are so beautiful

There is none that compares to You

Who can take my brokenness and make something new

Only You

Chorus

You're beautiful to me

You'll be my song

For all eternity

Your overtaking every part of me

You're beautiful to me

Verse2

Merciful Father
There is none that compares to You
Who can take my bitterness
And make something sweet?
Only You

Bridge

And I am left in awe of You

Struggles to Strength

It just seems this past year as been the most difficult as far as my walk with God and the trails, tests, struggles, and attacks that comes with it....I keep telling myself that everything happens for a reason and God has a plan and its far bigger than I can ever imagine! Past struggles in life, has made me a stronger person and more dependable on God. Through these tough times my family doesn't understand why I am stronger, happier, and peaceful...I try to water the seeds that has been planted and tell them that its because of the Lord...I am the person I am today because of God and only God...I can't take credit for any of it....He has given me the heart to serve others and not to judge, He has given me Love so that I can love others, God has given me peace so I don't have to worry...instead He has taken all my burdens and worries and lifts them off my shoulders....(when I give them to him!!) God has been my everything, comforter, healer, lover, and father and just because we go through hard times we seem to run away from Him when He has been there for us for everything else.....The Love of God still amazes me everyday.....I am so thankful and grateful for the Son of God and things that he endured so that I may live in Him and with Him.

Carter James Gregory

Carter James Gregory

So I just figured out how to put pictures on here so I thought I would share some the newest addition to the Gregory Family....This is Carter James Gregory he was born on Sept 19th and is the sweetest lil boy ever.

Taylor, Nicole, and Aunt Jesse

Already Aunt Jesse's baby :)

So these are just a few of the millions of pictures we have taken of this lil man. I just pray that he will be a mighty man of God and a hedge of protection be around him as he grows up!

My Dad

Oh wow were do I begin!?!?!?! My relationship with my father is a weird one...But he is my daddy and I was once a daddys girl...I found out this week that my dad got hit in the head and had to have some brain surgery and almost didnt make it....He is still in the hospital and the doctors are unsure of his outcome...So me and my brothers will be heading up there tomorrow to see him and the rest of the Gregory side of the family that we dont really know....This has really been a struggle for me because I have this anger inside of me sometimes because of him and I have just been praying that God will take that feeling away from my heart and spirit...I know everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect...But sometimes things are just hard to deal with...But when I got this phone call that my dad was in the hospital and not doing good my feelins changed and I believe that the Lord started dealing with me about my issues with my father...and I also believe that I will be going up there not only to see my dad but to bring the light of Jesus in his darkness....God has a appointed time for everything and I believe this is one of them...So keep me and my brothers in your prayers as we travel...and I will keep ya posted on how my dad is doing...I just remember this scripture....You love because I first Loved you!


On a better note....I got to meet my boyfriends parents tonight and everything went really well (in my opinion) ....They were really nice and we had a great dinner with good conversation....So they are here until Tuesday and can't wait to get to know them better! I'll keep ya posted on that as well. :)

Heather's Wedding and Jamie's Ann.

So I got to help out with a wedding on Sat and its was absolutely amazing!! She looked great and everything went really well! I was so excited for her. My boyfriend came as well and he got to meet most of the church family...so I thought it was good...We both enjoyed ourselves.

Also, today marked one year without Jamie being here!!! Its amazing how fast time really goes by. I was in awe....A whole year!!! I really do miss him....The girls are getting big Hailey will be a year old on the 23rd....and poor thing has no idea on whats going on. She can say daddy and she points to his picture but its sad she will never meet him...Maybe one day in heaven...On the other hand Katelyn talks about him nonstop...She says goodnight to him and blows him a kiss every night...when she gets hurt she cries for him...It breaks my heart every time....I figured I would be over this by now but it still feels like it happened yesterday! Its hard to get over...I don't think I will ever get over it or things will never be the same without him here with us.....Its just one of those things you don't have the answers for. They had asked me to pray before we ate and besides asking God's blessing over the food that was prepared...I really didn't know what to say...But God help us get through this and come out stronger because of it. And I pray for those girls and Stacey everyday!! They need it!

Well that's a wrap for today..I do go back to school next week on Oct 14th and I meet my boyfriends parents Friday....So you shall hear more soon. Blessings!!

FireProof

My boyfriend took me to see the movie "FireProof" last night and I really liked it....It has a great line and really focuses on your relationship with the Lord. I really enjoyed it and teared up a couple of times. Anyways, you should go check it out and let me know what ya think.

The BoyFriend

So everyone has been asking me tons and tons about this secret boyfriend of mine....Everyone will meet him in due time!!!!! This has truly been a God thing from the get go. From the reason he called me to where we are now is all part of God's plan for us right now..in this season. We are both learning and growing and things couldn't be better. I am excited to what the Lord has in store for us and this relationship. We have been dating now for 3 1/2 weeks and we are defiantly not in any rush. He is an awesome man of God and a wonderful dad to his two little girls. He is VERY smart...maybe a little too smart if ya ask me ;) jk And he is defiantly a sweetheart to me. He is Very kind, caring, giving (all the time to everyone), and romantic. Anyways, he is just an all around great guy and I am happy he is in my life! So we shall see how things go...I will keep everyone updated. Love ya

This Weekend

Wow what a weekend...It was soo busy...I got a chance to get Hailey and Katelyn Sat and I took them to the park and we ate a pizza...They wanted to go to church with me on Sunday (which is always a good thing) plus i just love spending time with them....I didnt get much sleep Hailey is starting to have night terrors...Surt of freaky if ya ask me...I felt sooo bad for her...She was scared to death...But overall church was great the worship is always amazing...I could really just feel the presence of God in that place. I'm enjoying not having to go to school for two weeks. Maybe a lil too much.

Something New

Well I have always kept a journal of different things that happen in my life and some of my friends have blog sites....So I think I will give this a try and see how it works! Today was my last day of my 1st quarter of college. It went by pretty fast and it was harder than I expected. I really had to learn time management ( which I'm still working on) and get back in the habit of studying. But I'm glad its over and I have a two week break before my 2nd quarter starts....I am really going to enjoy this break because my classed are Mon-Thur nights 7-9:45ish and Sat's 1-3...So I miss out on church on Wednesdays and other activities the youth may be doing during the week...Which I really miss being involved with them....I still talk to some of them on the phone but its different..So I am really going to enjoy spending some time with those guys the next couple of weeks.