March 30, 2004
My Birthday!!!
It was my birthday last sunday, March 21, and i spent the day hanging out with my family and Jessica...i had a really fun time hanging out with Jess, just watching movies and laughing...we love to do that! i also got to spend the rest of the evening with my family and we laughed and talked and shared memories...it is always refreshing to be with your family, and just talk and laugh.
I had a party on the 27th and it was an 80's theme...i have never had so much fun in my entire life! we goofed around, ate, sang kareoke, danced....it was a blast! almost everyone came dressed up ( i think thats what made it so fun) people reallt got into it! i got to get to know a lot of people i didn't know, and i am glad i had that opportunity! i had an incredible time, and had a blast with my friends! :) the preporation for the party was kind of crazy but not as bad as it could have been. My mom had done all of the shopping the day before...she is such a saint...i don't know what i would do without her! what Jessica and I had to take care of was decorations, sandwitches, and the final touches for our outfits. all of that took a couple hours, so when we got home we had to hurry and set everything up...once all of that was done, we started to get ready...it was very early, but my sister had dinner reservations and had to be out of the house at 5:00. we were all ready for the party by 5:30...so we were on our way to get the baloons and sandwitches from subway (keep in mind we are decked out in our 80's gear looking like fools, but we didn't care cause we had each other) so we did all of that, put the baloons out, go the food out, and at that time everyone started to arrive. it was the most fun i have had, and the best party i have never had...or been to for that matter. it seemed as though everyone had a good time! there were like 50 people there! it was crazy!
March 14, 2004
CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE!!
This weekend I went to California Adventure! I had a blast…but it was California Adventure, who doesn't have fun at there …okay maybe some people…but I personally think you have to be pretty messed up to not enjoy yourself at "the most magical place on earth" So anyway… That place is soo cool! I have to say it's not better than Disneyland…but it has its upsides to it…needless to say I had a blast! I went for Jessica's little sisters, 6th birthday. Jessica's family asked my cousin Lily and I to join them. (She is also six.) I love her family so much…they are some of the nicest people you will ever meet! Lily had come over on Thursday and spent the night at my house so we could just get ready together and go to Jess's house in the morning. I NEVER KNEW HOW HARD IT IS TO GET A SIX-YEAR-OLD READY IN THE MORNING!!! I have a hard enough time getting myself up and out of the house in the morning…but having to be responsible for a little one is crazy! So Jessica and I were like little mommies this weekend. We had "our six year olds" as we like to say…we not only spent all of Friday with them…but Saturday too…it is our own personal birth control…((NOT THAT WE NEED IT)) but it definitely a good way to keep girls from getting pregnant. Not that they are terrible kids or anything, cause their not, its just A LOT of work…I mean you have to feed them, watch them, play with them, and worst of all wipe their butts…I mean come on…who wants to do that…haha…I mean I know that if it were my own child then I would love doing those things…but its not…so I don't miss the butt wiping… I do love them both so much… Anyway…I had an awesome time this weekend!
2004-03-09
Winter Camp 2004
Winter Camp 2004
Camp is always awesome. There has never been a time where I have not fully enjoyed myself! This year God did awesome stuff in my life! He opened my eyes to all that he has in store for me. I hunger and thirst for him for than I ever have before, and I am not going to be satisfied until I grow more in him...so I guess I will never be satisfied...I never want to stay at the same place, but always be growing. This year the speaker was amazing!! It was Rick Fry; he did an awesome job teaching us about the Holy Spirit and what he does to our relationships with Jesus. He taught me how to let the Holy Spirit animate my devotional time, my worship, and my prayer time. I have never felt more alive, than I do now. As many of you know my brother Kyle has been an epileptic for as long as I can remember...and we have been going through the process of trying to cure him of this disease. Well...this year the speaker has asked if anyone needs to be healed and as soon as he has said that I felt this overwhelming sense from the Lord telling me that something was going to happen...but I couldn't quite put my finger on it...little did I know that God has put something on Kyle's heart as well. As I was sitting back in my chair not being able to move because the feeling was so strong, Kyle had made his way to the front of the room with his hands fully extended...he was definitely ready to be healed. I really wanted to go up and pray for him, but I was just hoping that he was up there waiting on the Lord...so I sat back and just prayed in the spirit...I knew that God was going to do something awesome...I felt it in my spirit. Well soon enough I open my eyes to see Pastor Alex trying to get me and Jessica's attention, telling us to get up there and fast! So…being scared out of my mind...I walk over the chairs not being able to get there fast enough, and at the end of my climbing, I see Kyle standing there with tears in his eyes...so of course being me I start to cry. When I finally got on the ground Kyle grabbed me and looked in my eyes and said "Katy...do me a favor and throw away my medicine...Jesus healed me!" so I start to cry hysterically! And we just hugged each other and cried for a good ten minutes...I was told that everyone was crying around us too. It was the most incredible experience I have ever had! Well we are in the long process of slowly taking him off his medicine to see if he has been healed...and we are all praying and hoping that the Lord has touched his body. It is a long process...and I will defiantly keep you posted! I love Kyle with all of my heart! We have grown so much closer in this past year! I can honestly say he is one of my best friends! I can tell him anything and know that he will keep it to himself! He teaches me a lot, and helps me love people no matter what! I couldn't have asked for a better brother! I am so excited to see what the Lord is going to do in his life, and see where He is going to take him! He has such an awesome spirit...and I feel honored to be his sister! THANKS KYLE FOR EVERYTHING YOU ARE IN MY LIFE! I LOVE YOU!!!
2004-02-29
MY BEST FRIEND!!!
"A Best Friend"
A best friend is always there,
whether you need advice, or a pep talk,
or even a shoulder to cry on. A best friend
listens with her heart and is always honest with you,
even though the truth may not be what you want to hear.
A best friend knows all your secrets, understands your fears
shares your dreams. A best friend
never stops believing in you even if you give up
on yourself. you are that kind of friend
to me. And no matter what happens, you always will be.
You are my best friend.... my forever friend.
By: Renee Duvall
Having a best friend means having someone to laugh with, cry with, share dreams with, share fears with, and most importantly to just be there no matter what...I find all of those things in my best friend Jessica. when her and I get together we just laugh and laugh and laugh...Mostly about absolutely nothing, sometimes about stupid things we do. Jessica has never let me down...in the entire three years of knowing her she has never left my side through good times and bad. she is the most caring, loving, and beautiful person that I know...she always seems to have the right things to say, there is never a time she disappointed me...from day one it has always been like that...I believe it was a God given thing. Right from the start we told each other things that nobody else in this world knows...we had a bond that is everlasting....I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't thank Jesus for putting her into my life...it was like we were made for each other! Jessica is always encouraging me in everything that i do...she is always pushing me to do better...to be my best...with my relationships with my parents, siblings, leaders, me and her, and most importantly with Jesus...she will never let me settle for anything less that what I deserve....I have never met ANYONE like Jessica...she is so unique in so many ways. Her smile can light up a room...And her love, joy and excitement makes you want to be a better person. She will never make you feel stupid for anything you do...she will help you laugh about it! people who know us, know that there is no separating us...whenever she is not with me, (and that is very rare), they ask me "where my better half is?" it is a long running joke that we can't do anything without each other...and I love that! we buy the same clothes, (we love when we are twins), we say the same things, (at exactly the same time), we can finish each others sentences, (even when one of us hasn't even said three words). This bond that we have made is one that is unbreakable..the enemy has tried so many times to come between us, but nothing seems to faze us...I believe we are a threat to the enemy, because i KNOW that God has an anointing on both of our lives...and i know that her and i are going to do AMAZING things in His name. You will be hearing more about Jessica soon...GET EXCITED! Jess...if you read this...know that i Love you tons! and that you are an amazing girl, with amazing qualities; God has a calling on your life...and he has soo much in store for you! i am always praying for you! LOVE YOU DAWG!!!
2004-02-27
My Beautiful Sister!!!
I want to dedicate my first entry to my beautiful sister Melissa...After all she is the one who got me started on all of this.
wow...How to put into words me and my sisters relationship, this might be the hardest thing ever! growing up Melissa and I were always going at it...We never really got along, well on a rare occasion. After my sister went to school, her and I got a little closer, even though every time she came back, I always would push her away, and make her feel very unwanted...Mostly because I wanted her acceptance, and wanted to be her friend, but I didn't know how to go about it, so I guess I just thought to be mean...Don't ask how I thought that would work...lol...When she moved back home I didn't know what I was going to do! it was "the worst thing ever!" as I would always tell my mom. But when she did move back, we became so close...Everyday I think we get closer and closer. My sister has taught me so much...I definitely look up to her in so many ways, she is so caring, and considerate, and loving, and not to mention has a beauty that is indescribable; she has taught me to love people no matter what, and to live life to it's fullest. If anyone knows Melissa, they know that she makes the best out of EVERY situation...There is never a time that she is the first to complain...Her outlook on life is one that I admire, and hope to have one day. She has never settled for less in anything, not in school, not at work, not in friends, and definitely not in guys....As most people know she is getting married in September, and to a guy who is soo perfect for her, I still can't believe it. She held out for such an awesome guy, someone who truly makes her happy! I hope that one day, I will have what she has with Trei. My sister is one of my best friends, and I don't know what I would do without her...She is such a blessing to my life, and a really awesome person! I LOVE YOU MELISSA!