Candy! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

So, today was Easter Sunday, one of the most important  religious holidays.. The day that Jesus Christ rose from the grave and stayed alive just long enough to tell everyone what they needed to know, then he descended into the sky, body and all..

Jesus was put to death on the cross, then three days later, arose, as he had already told His disciples he would.

There were two other men that Jesus was crucified with, however, their names are not said in the Bible. They were two thieves. Hard to believe that our Lord was on a cross next to two mere thieves..


Just think though, think of everyone you know, would any of them actually die for you??
And how many of them would you actually die for??
Now, I'm sure about 50% of people are thinking "Yeah, if it really came down to it, I could die for him/her." Or "Yeah, they'd die for me, I'm sure, they love me!"
and I'm sure they love you, and you love them, and maybe you could take a bullet for them, I don't know, I'm not you. However, how many of you would be beaten, tortured, spat on, called names, teased, mocked, and then horribly placed on a cross, where they drove nails through your feet and hands, and then left you there to bleed to death (Or otherwise die slowly), just for someone that you know?
I'm sure a good few of you just lowered your hands, huh?
Well Jesus Christ did that, just for us! People who hated him, people who he had never even met before.
I hate to say it, but I probably could not do all of that for very many people that I know.. Maybe my family, and my boyfriend, but only maybe..

 

Yes, Jesus loves you THAT much!

 

This is a great song that tells about Jesus' love.


Well, on another topic, I got to see Michael today(:

We went to the lake with my family(: We did our Easter egg hunt there. Michael and I helped hide the prize eggs (The ones with money in them) and then we led my little sister, Madi Rose around. Madi Rose loves Michael, a lot.
But anyways, we had a nice time.

Our heart((: I did one half, he did the other!

We were being kind of goofy most of the time, running around chasing each other, being loud and rough, it was fun!
Michael acts like a four year old when he has candy.. And I gave him LOTS of candy! Weeee!!! lolz. So he chased me.. A LOT.

Then we calmed down a little before we left.


Prayer hands<3

Michael and Betsy

Michael and Madi Rose.

Michael, Betsy and Madi Rose.



My little niece, Sydney!(:




She had lip gloss((:




My brothers, Justin and Jamie!



My God's Not Dead, He's Surely Alive.

So, today in our youth group we talked about the resurrection of Jesus, again. We were reading the book of Acts, so I'm going to let you read it(:

 Acts 1: 1-11

 ^1-5Dear Theophilus, in the first volume of this book I wrote on everything that Jesus began to do and teach until the day he said good-bye to the apostles, the ones he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, and was taken up to heaven. After his death, he presented himself alive to them in many different settings over a period of forty days. In face-to-face meetings, he talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God. As they met and ate meals together, he told them that they were on no account to leave Jerusalem but "must wait for what the Father promised: the promise you heard from me. John baptized in water; you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit. And soon."
 ⁶When they were together for the last time they asked, "Master, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now? Is this the time?"
 ^7-8He told them, "You don't get to know the time. Timing is the Father's business. What you'll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world."
 ^9-11These were his last words. As they watched, he was taken up and disappeared in a cloud. They stood there, staring into the empty sky. Suddenly two men appeared—in white robes! They said, "You Galileans!—why do you just stand here looking up at an empty sky? This very Jesus who was taken up from among you to heaven will come as certainly—and mysteriously—as he left."


Now, this is talking about the last few things that Jesus did with everyone. The Bible plainly states that Jesus ate, and walked and talked just like everyone else when he was resurrected. He probably even used the restroom, just like the rest of us. That's interesting to think, right? That seriously, in all points, God himself, lived just like us.. And died just like us.
Well, actually, he probably died worse than any of us will, and for nothing. Jesus Christ NEVER sinned, not even once, yet we sin everyday, but no one hangs us on a cross, beats us, spits on us, curses us, mocks us, then leaves us for dead.. Even though we deserve it much more than Jesus did. I have the perfect song about that too. It's called "Jesus Paid It All"

You see what I mean? Jesus not only died for us though, he rose again for us! How many people can actually say that someone besides Jesus died, then rose again for them!? huh? No one. Easter is probably one of the most important religious holidays, probably even more important than Christmas, because EVERY great leader was born, but only ONE rose again(:

And of course, Michael and I spent a few minutes together, but only a few :/
Which SUCKS because Michael and I really needed some time together.. You see, we got into an argument last night, and it did not start out, or really end so well.. There was a lot of hurt feelings, and way too many tears.. )): But in the end we pretty much patched things up, but I'm afraid they might be patched with garments that already have holes in them.. I pray that Michael and I can stick it out, I really do love him.. I love him with all my heart..

Well, that's all I have to say for tonight, sorry it's kind of short. But remember, Jesus loves you! And Jesus is King(: Have a blessed night.

Smells Like Disaster/Just A Day With You.

Okay.. So I went to prom with Chris.. and it was TERRIBLE! I did not have any fun at all. I missed Michael, the music was lame and Chris wouldn't stop touching me!



My mommy said "At least pretend that you like each other!"

 So I pretended...

And he wouldn't quit touching me... Now, don't get me wrong, Chris is a nice guy, but he's just not my guy!
The dance was boring :/ I hardly knew anyone there, so I spent most of my time just sitting in a chair.. Chris wouldn't dance with me, and the ONE time he did, he made it so awkward! We danced to the song "Are you gonna kiss me or not" by "Thompson Square"



I didn't get home till after midnight either.. So I was SO tired at church the next morning :/ Just remember everyone, it's not a crime to say "NO!"



My dress.





I did my hair myself.



My hair and the corsage that Chris' mom got me. (I did my hair myself)



So, even though I was REALLY sleepy on Sunday, I still made the most of our church service and the rest of my day(: Michael and Mary both came to my house after church, but Mary ended up..Uhhh... Not "Feeling well", so she went home.. My family was supposed to have our Easter get together yesterday, but my Uncle Brandon and Aunt Kristen couldn't come, so we're waiting till next Sunday.

(Which is actually Easter)

Michael and I just basically spent the entire day just hanging around at my house.

Just sitting around.

We watched a movie

(The Hot Chick. It was actually a really funny movie about a girl who switches bodies with some creepy robber guy lolz) Then we went outside and played on my trampoline. We wrestled around and things like that, mostly just being goofy.



He was standing up against the tree in my front yard (I was in the tree)



We were just being silly, laying around on the trampoline.

It really was a fun day. Michael didn't leave my house till around nine that night, so that was pretty nice(: Anyways, In our Sunday school class we were reading the last four chapters of Romans, (but we only got up to, like, the end of 13 lolz) and Ms. Jody continued talking about the Tree of life and the K.G.E (knowledge of good and evil) but honestly, it was hard to follow what she was saying because "some kids" in our group weren't listening.. But we all listened when she started talking about Easter. I learned new things. I thought that when Jesus arose from the dead, that it was JUST him, but apparently a lot of other people did as well? This I had never heard.. And I am not actually sure I did understand it. But either way, we kind of went from talking about the resurrection, to talking about zombies.. And you know how hard it is to get teenagers off the subject of zombies! Anyways, maybe Wednesday will be a better day to talk about God's message with you guys.. But I do have some scripture for you!
Romans 13: 1-14 I hope everyone has a very blessed day! Jesus loves you(:

Prom.......Without My Boyfriend...?!

Oh geeze... So, I told my friend Chris that I would go to prom with him (Whoopy!) and now I actually have to go.. It's not that I don't like Chris and I'm more than happy to help a good friend out, however, it might be a little awkward slow dancing with him.. I've known Chris since December of 2009, so it's not like I don't know him well, but me and him did date on and off for a little while last year, so I'm a little worried about him getting the wrong idea. Chris is a great person. He has a kind heart, and he isn't easily angered, well, actually, it's VERY hard to anger him. He reminds me slightly of a robot.. He's stiff and emotionless, and I wonder sometimes if he goes home and plugs himself in. Maybe instead of having a penis, he has a cord that he plugs into the wall and when his parents knock on his door and say "Chris, what are you doing?" He replies "Umm.. I'm taking some time to myself!" lolz I know it's kind of mean, but it's true.. the acting like a robot part, not the plugging himself in part.

Well, anyways, so prom is this Saturday, and I'm STRESSED! I've got my dress, and my shoes, I can do my hair by myself and makeup isn't an issue.. The problem is, I'd rather be doing so many other things with my Saturday night! I mean, like I said before, I DO care about Chris, just not in a romantic way, and prom is definitely romantic :/

Now, luckily, Michael is alright with me going, because he trusts me and Chris, but that doesn't mean he's very happy about it... But can you blame him?! I would NOT be happy if he wanted to take some girl to prom!.. But it's not like I'm going to fall madly in love with Chris and leave Michael for him, OR mess around with Chris in ANY way. Chris and I are just good friends, let's just pray that we get through this night in one piece..

This is my prom dress. Isn't it interesting?

He's the back! Cool, right?

Eggs---actly What I Needed To Hear!

Well, as you know I go to church on Wednesday nights, and tonight I needed our lesson. I actually learned something that I did not know. Okay, so we're talking about Easter Sunday, because as I'm sure you know, it is next Sunday! (That's the point of my goofy post title) Now, a lot of people (Children and Adults) celebrate Easter, without actually knowing what the point of it is.. A lot of people are worshipping a big, creepy bunny rabbit that brings candy and toys, and we hide eggs, but for no reason... As a matter of fact, the eggs don't make ANY sense to me at all, because Jesus didn't even so much as eat eggs during the last supper, or anything.. We just do that for fun. But anyways, Easter Sunday is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's about how Jesus died, and then came back to life! I mean, c'mon, did the Easter Bunny die, then come back after three days? I think not! We also talked about the fact that our God is still alive.. how could we count on an unliving God? He can't be there for us, he can't help us thru things, he can't even say that everything is going to be okay.. An unliving God is nothing, but my God, our God, is a living God. And I have a song that will tell you guys a little bit about that.

  
Now, of course, after church Michael and I spent a little bit of time together(:

You see Ramon being a creeper in the background? lolz

We only got to spend around twenty minutes or so with each other before he left.



Michael told me that I look beautiful in this picture.. that just made my night <3

Me, Michael and Ramon goofed off outside the church for a little while.

Ramon took this picture.. I told him to not try and be a photographer..lolz



Brothers till the end.. For real! lolz

All and all, today was nice.. Everyone had a nice night at church, and Michael and I were very happy to see each other. If you've ever truly been in love, then you know how it is, how much you miss that person.. How it NEVER seems like you see them enough. -sighs- But I suppose we'll live through the hard times apart. lol

Well, I hope everyone has a blessed night, and remember, Jesus Loves You(:

Barefoot And Crazy, Me And My Baby!

HaHa, Michael and I went to the park again this past Sunday. Mary was gone, so it was just me and Michael by ourselves, so we played in the river(: We had a blast!

Michael and I always have fun when we go to the park, but man.... It was HOT outside! I thought we might melt :p lol  But we didn't, however, I did get terribly sunburned... like always :/ Michael never burns.. and he tells me that I burn too easily!





I also found out something very interesting that I didn't know about Michael.. He doesn't like sand! lolz. But you see, I do, I love sand, I loved sand when I was little too. Michael seems to have a little bit of an O.C.D thing when it comes to sand.. I was laying there putting sand on my legs and stomach randomly and every time he noticed it, he'd have to dust it off of me :/ Finally I was like "What the freak?" And he goes "I hate sand.." So, then I HAD to be mean :p I just kept putting sand on him. On his back, his legs, and even inside his shorts pockets! Finally he was like "Baby, stop it!" and he hit me on my shoulder. lol. I deserved it, plus, he didn't hit me hard.

We were being pretty goofy the whole day!

But as you can see, he does love me <3



So, after Michael made it very clear that if I didn't stop dumping sand on him, he was going to walk home, I decided to just sit there and play in the sand all by myself.



D.M.S <3's M.L.T.



I made a pretty heart(:

 So, obviously I had a nice day, and so did Michael.

I swear, the more time we spend together, the harder I fall for him <3

It's a heart!!! how awesome, right?! lolz

Haha, he was laying in the sand :p This is actually when I first put sand in his pockets.

There's a heart in the sand, and we're making a heart. and see our matching rings? I bought them when I went to SixFlags. They're mood rings.. Purple means "love". Mine was purple right then..And his had been purple the ENTIRE time before that <3

And oh em gee!! You'll never guess what happened? We were sitting in the sand, right by the water and a butterfly landed right next to us.. It was so pretty. We played with it for a little bit, but then it flew away. But it was right next to me. I could have touched it!

All and all, the day was wonderful! I love my boyfriend<3 Well, you all have a blessed day(: I'll check back in on Wednesday. Michael's G.E.D test is on Wednesday, everyone pray for him if possible. Thanks! (:

Summer Love Is In The Air.

So, like I said, my brother had his bowling competition yesterday, and I have pictures.. Of young love (Grins) Apparently my younger brother has a little crush on a girl in his bowling league(: Her name is Shyla, and she's a cutiepie!

My little bubber is growing up!! ))':

But that's okay, as long as she's nice and he's happy, I'm alright by it!

Now, Mary and R.J. and Ramon, me and Michael all went to the park today after church, and of course, we had fun! Ramon seemed a little "off in his own world", but I think he was upset about his girlfriend having to leave..

He was texting Ciara, obviously missing her.. I felt bad for him):

Mary and R.J. on the other hand were quite happy today! They are a simpley adorable couple, ain't they? I swear, they've got something keeping them together, weather it's love, or something else, it's there.. and it seems to be strong!

And of course Michael and I were happy today(: But we're always happy when we're together!

Michael makes me smile, this you all obviously know! I could never imagine not being with him.

You call it mad, I call it sexy! lol

Cute, right?

A love so strong, it can't be erased.

All and all, today was great! And our bible study lesson was great too! Out youth pastor did not teach today, even though he was there, another youth worker, Mrs. Jody, taught, and I liked it. She taught last week as well, because Mr. Chris was out of town, and she's been teaching on the Knowledge of Good and Evil (KGE) and the Tree of Life. She's talking about how some people have two parts to them, (their soul and their body) and then when we give our lives to God, whole heartedly, we get another part, we get the spirit of God and Jesus Christ. And how if we have the "Spirit" of Jesus, then we can overcome things that seem hard to us now. I don't remember very many of the bible verses used today, however, I do remember mine. It was Colossians: Capter Three, verses 1-8. I needed to hear what this said, and maybe you do too. I decided to help you out by putting it on here. I'm reading it from "The Message" version Bible, which is a lot different from The K.J.V or any of the others, but it is MUCH easier to understand, because it uses our everyday language. It's a great one to get to let children read too.

Colossians: Chapter Thee, verses 1-8

^1-2 So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that's where the action is. See things from his perspective.
 ^3-4Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life—even though invisible to spectators—is with Christ in God. He is your life. When Christ (your real life, remember) shows up again on this earth, you'll show up, too—the real you, the glorious you. Meanwhile, be content with obscurity, like Christ.
 ^5-8And that means killing off everything connected with that way of death: sexual promiscuity, impurity, lust, doing whatever you feel like whenever you feel like it, and grabbing whatever attracts your fancy. That's a life shaped by things and feelings instead of by God. It's because of this kind of thing that God is about to explode in anger. It wasn't long ago that you were doing all that stuff and not knowing any better. But you know better now, so make sure it's all gone for good: bad temper, irritability, meanness, profanity, dirty talk.

A great site to read the bible online is   biblegateway.com  That's where I got the scripture above from.
Well, I hope everyone has a blessed day.

Innocence..

So, Michael and I hung out today.. It was fun. I don't have a whole lot that I really want to say about it. We went to the park, and of course I had fun. He gave me sweet kisses and then I went home.. Ramon and his girlfriend Ciara went to the park with us, but I don't have pictures.. My mother borrowed my camera to take pictures of my brother, Jamie, at his bowling compitition((: I'll post those up tomorrow! And, as you all know, I'm going to church tomorrow, and then going to the park with Michael<3