I can't stop listening to this..

Girls..

I have listened to your zillions of relationship problems & the few times he's "oMg LiKe SoOoO gReAt!!!" for the past couple years ..so, do me a favor and humor me when I have something to say. Otherwise, hush.

Clean Puppy!

I hopped in the tub and gave baby boy a bath :) He couldn't be happier, and neither could I - he was getting smelly!

A story of Boy meets Girl

Boy - "Do you remember me? We met last week."
Girl - "Yes, let's be boyfriend and girlfriend."
Boy - "Better yet, let's get married! Have you ever had a boyfriend?"
Girl - "Not even a kiss! Let alone a boyfriend...but getting married sounds like a really solid plan!"
Boy - "Great, how about next month?
Girl - "Yep, I'm free next month. This will be easy right?"
Boy - "Oh yeah, we both believe in God, what could go wrong?"



...Welcome to my church. No, seriously.

Love all?

"In order to see Christianity, one must forget all the Christians." -Henri Frederic Amiel

I saw this yesterday when I was searching for a quote to put in the newsletter for work. I've been so upset and bitter over the situation with my brother(s) and the church.

Drew had moved up to Huntington almost immediately after being arrested/bailed out. I was thrilled to say the least, because over the past few years those people have become like my family. They were going to help rehabilitate him, love him, control his environment, be there for him when he needed it, anything necessary to get him back on the right track. This is not exactly what happened.

First, they accused him of stealing money. He eventually admitted to it (whether he actually did it, or admitted in order to stay in the house, I am not sure), and things went back to normal for the most part. They left money lying around the house - like leaving Playboy everywhere for a recovering porn addict. The door is always unlocked, as is the church when anyone is there. They have a very false sense of trust with the community in which they live/minister. One night, Drew went with Eric(a recovering alcoholic) to a birthday party where they both drank. Apparently Drew got too drunk & very sick when he got home and Heath was really upset. Well why on earth would he have been allowed to go in the first place? Common logic apparently jumped out the window long ago.

About 3 weeks ago, Matt & Eric approached Drew accusing him of stealing money from the church & house. Drew said that he didn't and offered for them to search him/his belongings/his car - incredibly uncharacteristic of my brother. He remained calm and tried to explain to them that he hadn't done it and offered to let them search his things multiple times. Well Matt, who is irrational & acts on emotion as opposed to logic, told him that because he was lying he had to leave. I believe with all my heart that Drew is innocent, and I will stand by him until the end. It's sad that he was put in a position to lie and stay or tell the truth and get kicked out.

To everyone's surprise but my own, 6 iPods have been stolen since Drew has been out of the house. Sort of a moment of, "I told you so" .. but I think they'll realize that on their own. It disgusts me that people who are 'representing God' act this way. I would rather fault on the side of loving and accepting people than judging and condemning them. My place is not to judge, it's to love. I used to enjoy going to church on Sundays, I felt like I'd found a place that was so different from anywhere I'd ever been. I haven't. They're exactly the same, only with trendier clothes. I will probably not be going back once Heath & Hillary move.

Little Moments

There are a handful of children in this world whose presence I enjoy. Not to say I dislike children, I think they're incredible, just typically from a distance. Though I must say, this little boy has stolen a place in my heart with his constant giggling and bubbly personality. I went to visit him today and was amazed by how grown up he seems!

Mr. Corwin Jackson Ferguson :)

Sometimes..

I wake up in the morning with the sun shining on my face, and I'm really, really thankful to be alive.

I'm currently pretty into this song...

My Random Thoughts

~The warmer weather has been putting me in such a good mood.
~Even the most mundane task of doing laundry isn't bothersome because the sun is shining in from the windows.
~I need to hurry and work on my bike so I can start riding to work.
~I'm planning a trip to see Megan in Florida in mid-July, I can't wait - I need a vacation!
~I really enjoy a good talk around a bonfire.
~I've started doing zumba with my aunt on Mondays & Thursdays at CSA and I love it...which is a huge deal, because I despise working out.
~I would like to get my piano tuned and buy some new sheet music, I miss playing.
~I have WAY too many weddings to attend this summer, it's outrageous.
~I might repaint my room, so it will no longer look like the dwellings of a 12 year old.
~I would like to start making home-made candy.
~Also, I would like to learn how to sew.
~I need some good books to read over the summer.
~Work has been going well, but I'm getting restless - surprise, surprise.
~I got dragged, by a coworker, to a bar in Marion...thus making me realize I don't like bars in Marion (perhaps it was the bowling alley-esque carpet? or the blaring country music?).
~I'm re-watching all of the seasons of Arrested Development - so good.
~I am not even remotely looking forward to prom divas.
~I started a garden, it drowned outside...I'm going to plant some more.
~I've realized the idea of not eating meat in Marion is the most revolutionary/confusing thing waiters/waitresses have ever heard.
~There is nothing better than a suicide slushy on a hot day.
~I should stop now, good day! :)