~ready for rain~

I miss people. Exceedingly so.

2008-07-08T21:22:00.005-05:00

I miss the inside jokes. I miss the giggling about nothing specific. I miss sitting down to eat and simultaneously reaching with our forks to sample each others' plates. I wish I could sit in the back seat between two of my friends and sleep on one of them. I miss getting all excited when we see each other outside rehearsal and waving and grinning like idiots. I miss staying at hotels and swimming. . .so relaxing! I miss eating at Panera and ordering like, seven mango smoothies. I miss beating the boys to the church every single Sunday morning. I want to sing more Sound of Music. Wait, there wasn't any song left to sing. I wish I could see you guys every day like I used to be able to do. I see your pictures online and I smile. Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I think I might get in my car and drive to where you guys are. That would make me happy. =)

I love you all. See you soon!!

Summer Plans

2008-05-29T23:22:00.004-05:00

I have pondered my summer and considered what my activity will be. Here's what I've come up with.

1. Working. A LOT.

Two jobs. . . double shifts. . .crazy patients. . .stressed out staff. . .sneaking cookies in the patient kitchen. . .getting distracted by all the shiny things in Kohl's. . . all to make money that I can't even spend. Sigh.

2. Attempting to get a tan.

This is always a fairly fruitless effort. Several reasons for this. One is that it seems to never be sunny here. At least not when I'm not working. It also doesn't help that I usually sleep until an hour before I have to work. Oh, and I bought a kiddie pool last summer to entice me to spend more time outside. But that fills up with BUGS AND LEAVES, so I usually never get in it.

3. Mediating online between two people who can't seem to decide how they feel about each other.

And getting in trouble while I do it. Oh my word. NEVER interfere with young love. At least, not when you are as awkward and obvious and big mouthed as I am. Also, we must hate online conversations as they are saved and can be COPIED AND PASTED and come back to haunt you.

4. Watching sitcoms and crime shows with my family.

I swear, we're addicts. I think it's cute, though, how we all sit around--three of us on the computer. . . one of us reading the paper--watching TV together, laughing at Ray, Marie, and Doug. Good times, good times.

5. Spending far too much time on Facebook.

Five hundred friends and so little time to keep up with all their wall posts, updates, and pictures! And then there is flair; flair is ADDICTING. Oh my word. And the board is FAR TOO SMALL. I think it would be cool if they gave us different "display options" for our flair. Like, maybe a fridge or something. Like you would have in your dorm room. Or a Christmas tree with flair ornaments!!

6. Road trip with my brothers.

I have no idea where. I was thinking the UP. Andrew has suggested San Diego because "it's the furthest thing away from Saginaw in these here United States." His plans include swimming and crossing the border to Mexico. Should be interesting.

I think there's more but I can't recall. More to come later!

Where do I begin. . .?

2008-05-18T22:32:00.008-05:00

I have no idea. Yike. I haven't really blogged since like, last summer.

In August, I went back to Northland for a year. I think most of you knew this, as you have seen pictures on Facebook and such. I LOVED this past year. Allow me to ramble about my peeps!

My roommates were Audrey and Jen. Audrey and I had been roomies before and we decided we would enjoy each other's company for another year. When I met Jen for the first time, I thought she was shy, but it turns out that was a false impression! Then I met Jess, who grew up with Audrey. Soon after that, Jenny, from across the hall, started coming over. Add to that mix Corrie (from freshman year) and Kathleen (from home) and I had a pretty sweet and amazing group of friends. I love those girls and I am so thankful for the times we spent talking, laughing, arguing, eating, getting ready, napping, studying. . .all that stuff.

I also traveled for Northland on a music/drama team. There were nine of us students. We quickly went from being strangers to something quite close to family. We had an amazing time traveling on the weekends, ministering in different churches and taking part in a few special events. I have never ministered with such a close group of friends, so that was wonderful experience. The girls--Amanda, Becki, Kelly, and Angela--were quite like sisters in the way we interacted and UNDERSTOOD so much about each other. And those boys--Mitchell, Travis, Chad, and Vladimir--quite the gentlemen and quite the cut-ups, never failing to make me laugh! The team is traveling this summer with a different pianist and I shall miss them so.

God was so good to me in giving me godly close friends. He also taught me SO much about ministry, his church, and his Son.

I am home now. Happy to be here, but I am missing everyone I have to be without. However, I am looking forward to summer--work (which means money!), road trips, a tan, and watermelon. Yippee!!

I think that's enough catching up for now. More--and hopefully better--inspiration may strike me later. Maybe in the form of a poem or something. LOL

Summer is coming; I can't wait!!

Snow fun!

2008-01-23T23:48:00.001-05:00

So the two lovely ladies I live with came outside to take pictures in the snow. . .

Home. . .finally

2007-12-15T22:55:00.000-05:00

I'm home for Christmas!

The semester was amazing. . . lots of laughter, lots of studying, lots of junk food, and not so much sleep. There are also lots of pictures, but those are on Facebook.

Christmas plans include sleeping, working (occasionally), losing weight, and watching TV. I also intend to spend lots of quality time with the family.

I intend to blog in detail but right now I am tired and don't feel like it.

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-04T23:14:00.000-05:00

I think I would feel better if I pounded my head against a wall. And then slept for a day (after eating some chocolate).

It's true.

Recent Happenings!

2007-10-20T18:15:00.001-05:00

. . . I don't even know if I spelled that correctly. . .

So much has gone on during the past few weeks or so!

Top three were as follows:

1. Artist Series. Jen (and others) did much orchestrating and arranging and managed to put together a group of like, 12 of us. I had a great time getting to know and hanging out with this big group of us. Pictures are on Facebook if you'd like to see.

2. Spirit Week. I actually dressed up some this year which is slightly random for me. My favorite day was Roomie Twin Day. Aud, Jen, and I went as hillbillies which was a sight to behold. Once again, the pics will be on Facebook soon.

3. Witness. We traveled for the first time last night! We had a good time in the van getting to know each other and talking. The Conference was held in the beautiful Osthoff resort. So GORGEOUS!!! We were a blessing to the ladies and the session we sat in was a blessing to me! Mrs. Barba talked about walking as Christ walked in simplicity. She spoke about how His life was busy and full but never ever hurried. If I have too much to get done (and not be able to sleep). . .then I am too busy!!

This month has been awesome. I am having much fun with roomies and friends, enjoying my school work, and loving what God is teaching me! Still I miss home and the friends who aren't here with me, but God is good!

Musings

2007-09-21T18:42:00.000-05:00

It's like standing under a waterfall and trying to drink out of it. It's like trying to eat a huge meal on a completely full stomach. It's overwhelming. It's frustrating. It's humbling.

I need so many things. I worry about nearly everything. I analyze my life. And then my head starts to hurt.

I cannot worry about my life. I cannot change myself. I cannot desire to do what is good. God must help me. He must change me. And I must be willing to change and willing to do as He asks.

Roomie Pics!

2007-09-14T19:11:00.000-05:00

We took roomie pictures! Hope you enjoy.

Jen

Aud

Beth

Pet Peeves

2007-09-14T18:53:00.000-05:00

It is time to follow in the steps of my dear friend--"The Bets"--and blog about my pet peeves. I don't think I really had any until I returned to my beloved Northland.
I'd like to emphasize that I really do LOVE it here. I really do; that's why I came back. I'm just not used to wandering about hallways and aisleways with six hundred + of God's children. That's just too many.
While I love my fellow students, this is what bothers me about them:

Number one: When they stop in the middle of the chapel aisle, turn to face each other--with their GINORMOUS BACKPACKS STICKING OUT OF THEIR BACKS. And they remain there, just chatting, as you try to make your way to your chapel seat.

Number two: When they take their chairs down, march them to the back of the gym (as expected). But then they stand there and chat (seems to be a theme) as you try to place your chair in the appropriate stack. This causes you to stand there and wait for another stacking place to become available.

Number three. When they walk through a door that you have waited to hold open for them, look straight at you, and then turn their head to address their friend. No acknowledgment of thanks is apparently necessary for this small act of kindness.

This is apparently the reality of the logistical movement of college students. God help us.

Random Favorites

2007-09-06T18:53:00.000-05:00

The strangest things delight me. Here is a far from complete listing.

1. Toe cleavage. This goes along with my love for shoes. . .I love it when you can see people's toes!

2. Shoes. Especially SUMMER shoes!

3. Taking naps in the middle of the day.

4. Getting mail at school.

5. Walking outside and getting sprinkled on by a gentle rain.

6. Hearing from old friends when you least expected it.

7. The sound of lawnmowers.

8. And closely related, the smell of freshly cut grass.

9. Standing quietly and listening to everyone sing in chapel.

10. Post It Notes!!

11. Highlighters

12. Any form of office supply something or other.

13. Mentos (the newest love of my life)

When I think of some more, I'll let you know. =)

2007-08-30T22:53:00.001-05:00

I forgot to mention my Aunt Jean. She is in the last picture holding up the boat. =)

Vacation Pics!

2007-08-30T22:20:00.001-05:00

Somehow it worked out for a bunch of my mom's side of the family to all get together for a weekend or so this summer. We never have regular family reunions so it was wonderful to see everybody!

This is my dad holding my cousin's baby, Paige.

Ben and Eli, the twins my aunt Jean watches and teaches

My aunt Cathy and my mommy

Uncle Tim and Aunt Cathy

Jeremy and Alex (Paige's older brothers)

Jeremy and Alex and Cayden

All of us who were there. I won't even try to explain it all.

Paige and I

Alex, Jeremy and I

Paige and Andrew. . .two chubby faces!!

Cayden and his momma, Maria

You might be a redneck, IF. . .

2007-06-19T23:12:00.000-05:00

. . .you're using duct tape to repair a tree. Sigh.

(Yes, this is my front yard.)

Teddy likes to look out the window and watch the goings-on of outside. He's such a happy little friend. . .makes me smile. =)

Alyssa and I finally got to go out together! We went to breakfast. I gave her her birthday present, and she gave me my Christmas 2005 present. hehe She's very pregnant and very very cute!

I am quite excited about this weekend. Saturday afternoon, I'm attending a wedding of some friends from college, and then from there I'm headed to Audrey's house! Yay!

There will be pictures posted when I return. =)

Commencement 2007

2007-06-17T19:03:00.000-05:00

I always love commencement. Everyone is graduating or watching people graduate. Many old friends come and you get to see everybody that you used to go to highschool with and I always feel very nogastalgic. And I cry. =)

Kathleen, her proud brother Josh, their cousin Beth and Beth's baby, Addy!

Joan and I

the picture is blurry because someone (cough cough) kept jumping in front of the camera

Emily and Joan

I LOVE this picture!

Jonathan and I

They matched!

Ally and Andrew--Benaiah Medallion recipients

Ally, Emmy, and I

Joan, Betsy, and I

Ashley, myself, Joan, and Betsy

Kyle, Betsy, and Brent

Next year is Andrew! =)

Leeny

2007-05-26T01:45:00.000-05:00

Most of you know my good friend, Kathleen and some of you know what her family has been going through lately. Her cousin Stephanie and her grandpa have both had some serious health issues. During the past two weeks, both of them passed away. Both of them had wonderful testimonies and were both ready to go be with Jesus and be free from pain.

Please pray for Kathleen and her family during this time of grief. Also, remember Leeny as she prepares to teach in China this summer.

I'd like to be the kind of friend that you've always been to me. . . Wish I could help carry your sadness.

April/May Update

2007-05-26T01:39:00.000-05:00

Two pictures from April that I'd like to share. My good friend Joan had her senior piano recital (during which she did a wonderful job). Betsy went also and we took some cute pics.

Her piano recital and my brothers' school play were the highlights of April. =) May has been quite nice. Mostly uneventful. It has finally FINALLY gotten warm! I'm loving the summer so much!

Diet: Day Six

2007-04-28T23:12:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness. . . I'm halfway done with Phase One! And then I can have fruit and bread back. This will be such a pleasure.

I've lost about five pounds so far. . . A few more to go. But this is also good for me in other ways--I'm being forced to be disciplned about what I eat and that in turn saves me money! Wahoo!

Life is busy, yet pleasant.

Work is going well and I'm so excited that it's almost summer!

Well, that's pretty much my feelings for today. Hope you enjoyed. =)

2007-04-20T00:59:00.000-05:00

I AIN'T NEVER SEEN NOTHIN' LIKE IT!!

That's all I have to say about my job. The stories are much funnier in person.

Today

2007-04-18T00:38:00.000-05:00

Three things I'd like to share.

1. Tonight was weird at work. We ended up having to put a patient in restraints. Keep in mind, this is done for the safety of the patient and the staff. They are monitored very closely for signs of distress and for food/bathroom needs. Still, for me having never been around this sort of thing before, it was quite intense. Later, we had a patient who forgot to get dressed when they got out of the shower. Welcome to my version of normal.

On to brighter things.

2. My dog Teddy is so incredibly weird. I get home tonight and he--as always--runs to the door to greet me. I walk with him into the den and find these bits of something on the floor. He had been chewing his tennis ball toy thing. But he doesn't merely chew it. He gnaws a piece off, sucks on it for a while, spits it out, licks the ball where he gnawed it (as if he wounded it or something), then licks his paw, and then licks the floor where the piece of ball he just spit out is lying. And then he starts over. Is this what all dogs do? So after that bit of drama, he decides to go to sleep. Only I think he had a bad dream, because his legs were moving like he was running and he was barking and shaking. lol What a funny little friend.

3. Another work story. We have a patient that I'll call Ron. I was walking to the door the other day and Ron ended up behind me. . . walking. . .singing to himself. The lyrics to his song went somewhat like this:

It's a beautiful girl in the neighborhood.
It's a beautiful girl in the neighborhood.

If I only had a brain.

Quite an excellent singing voice he had!

Jessi-and-Beth time. . .

2007-04-18T00:16:00.000-05:00

Saturday after work, I drove to Cedarville, OH, to see Jessi! Woohoo! I was only there 'til Monday morning, but we were able to spend all of Sunday together--church, shopping, food--which was much fun.

And these pictures are out of order a wee bit because I always forget that they load to the top of the post. Sigh.

So we're trying to figure out how to get a cute picture. So Jessi says, "Let me hold you." So she swings me up in her arms, nearly drops me (this is the part when I took the picture), and shouts, "Oh my word! You've gained weight!! Thanks, friend. =)

Pretty fountain in the middle of the outdoor shopping place.

California Pizza Kitchen

The funny part was us not finishing the pizza so then we got a box and then I had to carry the box around in my purse. And it had a very strong smell. Very strong. Like, driving back to Saginaw on Monday, I could still smell it!

New York and Company was having a sale!

I only claim partial responsibility for my spending spree. Forty percent off sale AND their spring collection was pink, orange, and bright blue!!! =)

2007-04-11T23:34:00.000-05:00

We are playing a game on Blogger tonight called Guess the Month?. Sigh.

2007-04-09T01:55:00.000-05:00

Tagged by Jessi. Yet again.

Go to Google. Type in your name followed by the word "needs". =)

Elizabeth needs to stick around, and be featured a bit more. I'll stick around. No worries.

Elizabeth needs to blog more often because she is smart and funny and knows a lot more. . . According to close friends, I am decidedly NOT funny. But apparently good to laugh at.

Elizabeth needs to be able to express her feelings to someone she trusts. Mmhmm. Fortunately for me, I have many such people. =)

Elizabeth needs a nuk. As in a pacifier. Sigh.

Elizabeth needs a miracle. Amen.

Elizabeth needs to be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. Plant me!!

She's the one I call when I need a recipe rescue, or to find out how to get a stain out, or whatnot. HAHAHAHAHAHA

Elizabeth needs to tell the world the details of her ordeal. Why do I seem to be so traumatized?

Elizabeth needs to be hit with the clue stick. Huh?

Vacation (Part Next)

2007-04-09T00:18:00.000-05:00

These pictures are all out of order. Since it would be quite frustrating to try to rearrange them, I shall do my best to paint a chronological picture with my words. (if that's something you can do. . . )

This picture was taken Wednedsday. We were buying t-shirts. My dad was really excited; he got one that says "You don't know me. . . Federal Witness Protection Program.'" He thought that was quite clever. I got one that says " I heart DC". How original. We also bought hoodies at a little stand like this (there's several of them. . .) Quite a nice vacation prezzie from Daddio.

This was Wednesday at the Spy Museum. Very interesting place--so much to read and absorb. I really liked it. It's maybe on my Top Five list.

Rochester, Caleb, Jacob, and Josh.

Family we stayed with. (Yes, they do have a mother and father.) This picture was taken Thursday morning as we were leaving.

Robert E. Lee Memorial

Taken Thursday morning at Gettysburg on our (indirect) trip home.

Also at Gettysburg. Not sure what it is. Presumably a memorial of some kind.

The view from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Definitely on my Top Five list!!

Andrew, David, and I

Love this picture!

Part of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. I love this picture so much because of the flower.

Vietnam Memorial

It was soooo sweet. A young boy had written a letter to his great-uncle (whom he had never met) and left it at the wall. And my mom and I both read it and started crying.

National Archives

Top Five List! Oh, interesting tidbit. We were there the same that day that Nicholas Cage and the cast of National Treasure II were there filming. We hope we're in the movie. =D

Korean War Memorial
Lincoln Memorial

See what I mean about them being all out of order? Sigh.

Inside the Lincoln Memorial.

My family at the Lincoln Memorial

My family again. =)

Hope you all enjoyed the pictures almost as much as I enjoyed taking them. =) And when I move to Virginia so I can see the sights anytime (and because it's warm), you're all welcome to come visit me. Just not all at once.

Vacation! (Part Two)

2007-04-04T00:17:00.000-05:00

The Capitol.

We had a tour Tuesday morning. Quite informative and enjoyable. I really liked it.

This picture was actually taken from way far down the Mall with my zoom. Oh, Tuesday was the most BEAUTIFUL day. Such a lovely day to walk outside!

Washington Monument.

Also taken on our lovely Tuesday walk down the Mall.

World War II Memorial.

This is also on my Top Five list. Absolutely amazing! I think it was the water in the memorial that made it so cool. This is just half of it. There are two sides--Atlantic and Pacific. And I believe this is the Atlantic side.

Me and Drewski at the World War II Memorial. Not sure where David was.

This is the WWII Memorial from the back of the Pacific side looking through it. Once again, I LOVED this memorial!

I am quite tired and must be up in the morning. So I will finish about this trip at a later time.

Goodnight!

Vacation!

2007-04-04T00:01:00.000-05:00

I'm on a roll tonight. And although I should be in bed, I will upload vacation pictures before I lose my energy!

This is the new Marine museum and memoiral in Quantico, VA. New, as in November or something. The big glass part on top is visible from the highway (the one we took every day into D.C.) It is on my Top Five list, for sure.

This is the Jefferson Memorial. It was the first monument we saw. It was way windy up there inside with Jefferson. =)

The Tomb of the Unknowns.

We watched the changing of the guard. David thought that part was way cool.

Arlington National Cemetary.

I believe Drewski took this picture. I think it's really nice. I kept trying to take a picture that would somehow capture just how many graves there are. And although this doesn't obviously do that, I think it says quite a lot.

Iwo Jima Memorial.

Daddio was really excited about taking a picture next to it. lol

This is all the pictures I can have in this post. So this, too, shall be continued.

Catching Up (Part Three)

2007-04-03T23:50:00.000-05:00

March

The second weekend in March, Jessi was home on Spring Break. So, she decided that we (she, Betsy, and I) should go to Great Lakes Crossing and relive our junior high days by trying on formal dresses. Such fun. Lol.

This is my favorite one of us!

This was taken in one of those photo booths where you pay like, $4.00 for two sets of four pictures. I had never done one and it was QUITE fun! We were laughing so hard we could barely take the pictures. =) =)

Catching Up (Part Two)

2007-04-03T23:40:00.000-05:00

February

Homecoming 2007

My friend Kathleen with her family

The senior class!

Josh (Kathleen's younger brother) is in this class along with some of my good friends.

Emily and Joan.

I've know these two since Kindergarten. Being home this year has give me a wonderful chance to spend time with them. I love you girls!!

This is Andrew. He's my little brother. And I think he's very handsome in this picture. =D

New name!

2007-04-01T23:01:00.000-05:00

For a while now, I've been pondering a new name for my blog. As you can see, I did come up with something. . . .although you maybe wondering why in the world I picked what I did. I shall tell you. . .

Tonight, my brothers and I had company. Joe, Robert, and Emily came over after church to chill and to watch Facing the Giants. I don't know if all of you have seen said movie. The acting is a little rough, but I think the story line is powerful. It's especially sweet when you realize that they have been showing this movie EVERYWHERE: in highschools, to sports teams, to the kids in White Pine. Quite a strong testimony. But back to my original train of thought.

If you recall the scene with Grant and Mr. Bridgers. . . .Mr. Bridgers is giving words of encouragement to Grant. When Grant admits that he is frustrated because he doesn't see God at work, Mr. Bridgers tells him this: "I heard a story of two farmers who both desperately needed rain. They both prayed for rain, but only one went and prepared his fields. Now which one do you think believed the rain was actually coming?"

My little brain began to ponder that. . . There is SO much I want God to do in my life right now. . . things I am begging Him to accomplish. I want to go back to Northland. I want to be married and have a family. I want to be on my own. I want to be changed from the selfish person I am into somebody else. I want to SEE God at work.

But have I made my life ready for rain?

Catching Up

2007-04-01T13:39:00.000-05:00

Since I haven't blogged in forever, I am way behind on pictures. These next few posts will be some pics along with commentary. Enjoy.

January

This is my birthday party!

Laura, Corrie, Amy, and Audrey came down from Northland (with Kathleen!) to make my day incredibly special. =)

This is Amy and Audrey singing to me in their helium voices. There is also a video of this which I don't have time to blog right now. But it is quite good.

I also had a picture of James (the winner of the intense game of spoons) but somehow I deleted it. . . Sorry, friend. Maybe when I put the video on here I'll try the picture again.

Stolen (yet again) from Jessi

2007-03-31T23:17:00.000-05:00

but hey, at least I'm blogging. . . =)

Go to Wikipedia and type in your birthdate and month.

List 3 events that occurred on that day.

1. 1880 - Thomas Edison files a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.
Good for him. =)

2. 1967 - More than sixty nations sign the Outer Space Treaty banning nuclear weapons in space.
I am not sure what the purpose of nuclear weapons in space would be. What would you blow up? .....

3. 1998 - American First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton appears on The Today Show, calling the attacks against her husband part of a vast right-wing conspiracy.
Uh-huh. We feel your pain, Bill.

List 2 important birthdays.

1. 1756 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer (d. 1791)
If I were he, I would be dead in 15 short years.

2. 1968 - Tricky, English rapper
I tried to come up with a mental picture for this one. Didn't work, really.

List 1 death.

1993 - André the Giant, French professional wrestler and actor (b. 1946)
This made me so very very sad. I heart him.

List a holiday.

UN — International Holocaust Remembrance Day
I'm honored. . . yet sad.

Good idea, Jessi. Or Stacy. Or whoever did it first.

The Name Game

2007-02-28T00:46:00.000-05:00

Tagged by Jessi

1. YOUR REAL NAME:
Elizabeth Anne Winter

2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first three letters of your name, plus izzle)
Elizzle. I laugh at myself.

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three of your last)
Ewin

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (fav color and fav animal)
Blue Ducky

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, Street you live on):
Anne Sauk

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 3 letters of mom’s maiden name)
Win-El-Hea Hmmm.

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (favorite color, favorite drink)
Blue Pepsi. That's just dumb.

8. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, any letter of your middle name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of your dad’s middle name, 1st letter of a sibling’s first name, last letter of your moms middle name)
Lnaenah.

9. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother & father’s middle name)
Ruth Ernest

2007-02-20T15:26:00.000-05:00

Hello, my friends! Well, so much for blogging every week. . . lol So much has been happening lately.

First off, I quit my job at Kohl's in January. Quite glad to be done working there. The people were nice, but I didn't enjoy it anymore. . . Plus, I was back to getting like, 12 hours a week.

I now work at HealthSource as a unit secretary. I work in the psychiatric unit. I started out part-time, but within a few weeks (my first day was January 22nd. . .) I was full-time. Praise the Lord for a full-time job! What's really cool is that the nurses and other workers are super nice to me and I really enjoy what I do. !!! By the way, this paragraph is merely a summary of the last two months. The full story is quite long. Step by step, God worked everything out.

The downside to working in a hospital is that I have to work every other weekend. Since I'm second shift (3-11:30), this means that I will miss every other Sunday night. I also am scheduled to work every Wednesday night, but the scheduler dude said he would work with me as much as he could so that I could have Wednesdays as one of my days off so I'd have every other one off!

Keeping up with work and all the changes in my job situation has been keeping me quite busy. I'm not really up to anything else. I sleep, eat, and talk to friends when I can. Oh, and if I don't post enough on here for you, find me on Facebook!!

Oh! Two cool things that I almost forgot. One, my birthday was the end of January and my AMAZING friends from Northland came down for the weekend!!! That was so much fun. We celebrated my birthday on Saturday with some friends here, Sunday we shopped a little and went to Frankenmuth, and Monday we slept in and they left. A very quick weekend. But a very fun weekend!!!!! I'll post pictures soon.

The second cool thing. Northland's travelling team was at my highschool last Thursday. Since Friday was their day off, they stayed in Saginaw until Saturday. My friend RuthAnn was able to stay at my house that entired time. We were also able to hang out with the team on Friday. My brother David and I went bowling with them and then they came here and made dinner. I MISS Northland! So it's always great to see Northland people!

Sorry for the rambling. Wanted to update. Pictures will come soon.

=)

I got to see Amy!!

2007-01-14T00:25:00.000-05:00

Sunday through Thursday I was able to spend with Amy. This was wonderful for me because I LOVE her. . .! We ate a lot of ice cream, watched a lot of movies, and solved a lot of theological debates. I miss not being at college with her. . . =(

Amy's sister, Heather. . me. . and Amy

Christmas pictures!!

2007-01-10T18:05:00.000-05:00

So. . .for Christmas, my brothers and I gave my parents pictures of us! Andrew (16) and David (13) were quite patient with me as I made them sit through an hour of being photographed. . .and they even wore the Santa hats I bought for the "fun" shots. They are awesome. =)

Beth, David, and Andrew

Awwww. . . we're so cute.

Northland. . . in November.

2007-01-10T17:46:00.000-05:00

So way back in November (lol), I was able to visit all my people at Northland! My camera was being dumb, so thanks to Laura, I am now able to blog with pictures! Yay! Except the only thing we have pictures of is Saturday with the girls. . . I did, however, get to see pretty much everybody from last year which was way cool. . . AND! Ames, Aud, and I got to go see Anna Lou and her adorable new apartment. . .SUCH FUN!!!

Corrie and Ames

Corrie and I

Meg, Laura, Corrie, Ames, and I

me and Amy

Laura and me

A brand new year. . . and a resolution.

2007-01-02T17:20:00.000-05:00

Okay, people. I am resolving to blog once a week during 2007. We'll see how it goes. =)

Leave comments. . . I'd love to read them!!

I need sleep!

2006-10-26T22:17:00.000-05:00

Hello, all.

Well, I was going to get on tonight and blog for a good while. You know, catch up from the last month or so. Only I got distracted by instant messenger and e-mails. Sigh. However, I do promise to get on soon. . . hopefully by Saturday!

Goodnight. =)

Been a while

2006-09-26T21:53:00.000-05:00

wow. . . it's been a while since I've posted. I haven't gone all summer like some people I know (ahem), but still. . .

Not much is different. I am really enjoying my HUC class. We've had two abbreviation tests in there, and I have done well on both of them (which is quite encouraging, I must say). When I think about doing clinicals and actually having to REMEMBER everything, I get a little nervous. But Sharon (my instructor) assures us that we will be just fine if we think. Which might be the difficult part. I guess we'll see how it goes.

So this Saturday is Michigan's Harvest Fest. Northland is sending a group of students down--my good friends Kathleen and Amy being two of them!!! Amy will actually be staying with me for a few days; I am so excited!! Amy and I became good friends right around Harvest Fest last year. . . ahhh, the memories. . . =D

Well, I should probably be off to go study/do homework. However, I do not feel like such and will therefore probably make popcorn and watch an episode or two of Hogan's Heroes with my mummy.

Have a goodnight!

I really should be in bed. . .

2006-09-17T00:11:00.001-05:00

Well, I hadn't posted in awhile. . .So I thought I would (despite the fact that I should be sleeping)

Life is good. I started my class last Tuesday! I find it very interesting. My classmates are a bit odd, but I guess this is just an "eye-opening experience" The class meets Tuesday 8-4, Wednesday 8-2, and Thursday 8-2. The first four weeks will be spent in the classroom, the next two weeks will be spent doing computer training, and the final six weeks will be spent in clinicals. AHHHHHHHH A bit scared. =D

I went on an adventure today. It was only shopping in Flint and Birch Run. But it was with Betsy which made it hilarious. hehehe We got cute stuff. . . yay! And had a few drive-through experiences. Who'd have thought???

I was also suprised this morning. While I'm sitting on my loveseat eating breakfast (keep in mind it was noon. . .=D), who should walk in my door? Kathleen. Quite good to see her. Pray for her, if you please. She is home to see her cousin Stephanie who is in the hospital. Steph has had brain tumors and different things in the past. Currently, she has pneumonia in both lungs and is not doing very well.

Well, I must be off. Getting very sleepy.

God knows!

2006-09-02T21:35:00.000-05:00

I haven't learned a whole lot in my almost-20 years of life. But this one thing I HAVE learned. (Surprising, though, that God has managed to pound it into my thick head.)

God knows what He's doing!!!

Sounds obvious, I realize. But how often do we forget to remember that?

I am so thankful that He continues to show me. Over and over. I remember and I forget, yet, He never fails to remind me that He has a perfect plan and that all I need to do is trust.

Take now, for instance. I am so lost as to what I am doing with my life (I think I was rambling about this in an earlier post), and I wonder why on earth things happen like they do because mostly things seem to have no order or to make logical sense. And then it seems like God just speaks quietly in my ear and says, "Beth, I know what I am doing. Trust Me. " How I am thankful for this!

Have a goodnight, all!

Interesting Day

2006-09-01T22:25:00.000-05:00

So today was interesting. . . slept in a little (which is always nice) and went to my cleaning job. That part was fine. However, the next few hours found me wandering around Delta (our community college) trying to figure out what I was supposed to be doing and where I was supposed to be going to do said things.

But I think I figured it out! Yay!!! All of the steps aren't complete yet. This mildly concerns me as the class starts a week from this upcoming Tuesday. Yike. But a lot of it is taken care of. I'll be take a class through Workforce Development. That just means that the course isn't for college credit. Instead, when the class is over, I will have a certificate that will (hopefully) make me employable. =) The certificate will allow me to be a Health Unit Coordinator. I'm not entirely sure how to explain Health Unit Coordinator, but this is the description that the "professionals" give. . .

"Health unit coordinators work in a hospital or office setting assisting nursing staff with non-clinical clerical tasks. They perform a variety of services for patients, visitors, and hospital management. Health unit coordinators handle everything from maintaining patient charts and scheduling diagnostic tests, to ordering supplies and transcribing doctor's orders. Health unit coordinators also receive new patients and give information and directions to visitors. "

If you read all that, I'm proud of you. =)

Anyway. I'm excited. Methinks I will really enjoy that type of work. . . AND it pays much better than anything I could get right now. So I guess we'll see what happens.

Must go to sleep. I am very sleepy.

Posting Time

2006-08-31T00:05:00.000-05:00

By the way, in case it matters to anyone, my stamped posting time is messed up. For example my "rambling" post was typed around 1 am on Thursday, August 31st. However, my blog says it was posted at 9 something on the 30th. Thought I'd let you know. =)

A little rambling. . . and a song

2006-08-30T23:19:00.000-05:00

Okay, so I wanted a blog to keep all of you guys posted on what I'm doing in my life. However, tonight I'm feeling slightly introspective and am about to ramble about very introspective-ish things.

So like, in my original plan for this upcoming fall, I would be heading to Northland on Friday for the fall semester. However, this was not in God's plan. Which surprised me actually. I thought I would be wanting to stay home and God would be pushing me back to Northland. The reality is quite the opposite. I'm supposed to stay here and I'm very much wanting to go back.

Kathleen and Ed already left. (They get to be room leaders. . . ) And Amy leaves tomorrow. I know that God has a plan, and He has shown me QUITE clearly (through a great variety of circumstances) that His plan for me right now is to be here at home working. And while I know that in my head, it's a little hard for my emotions and desires to realize that as well. =)

So enough rambling. Here are some excellent song lyrics. I love them! Hope you enjoy also.

Wonderful, merciful Savior
Precious Redeemer and friend
Who would have thought that a lamb could
Rescue the souls of men
Oh, You rescue the souls of men

Counselor, Comforter, Keeper
Spirit we long to embrace
You offer hope when our hearts have
Hopelessly lost the way
Oh, we hopelessly lost the way

You are the one that we praise
You are the one we adore
You give the healing and grace
Our hearts always hunger for
Oh, our hearts always hunger for

Almighty, infinite Father
Faithfully loving Your own
Here in our weakness You find us
Falling before Your throne
Oh, we're falling before Your throne

You are the one that we praise
You are the one we adore
You give the healing and grace
Our hearts always hunger for
Oh, our hearts always hunger for

Road Trip

2006-08-29T23:06:00.000-05:00

So. . . yesterday evening I got home from a week of travels. Monday (the 21st) I headed to Indy to see my good friend Amy Carrier. After spending a few days with Ames, I headed to Independence, MO to see my favorite campus parents and their new baby, Taylor!!! I was SOOOOO excited to finally meet Taylor. (I had only been waiting for like, 6 months. =D ) The trip was great fun and I am so glad that I was able to go.

Here are some pics. . .

And here is Taylor!!

Wow. Very pleased with myself for figuring out this simple thing called blogging. Yike. Sometimes I struggle. =)

My First Post

2006-08-24T21:11:00.000-05:00

Thanks to my campus dad, Jon, I FINALLY might know what I'm doing with this thing. . . .We'll see how it goes!