All The Days of My Life
Ahh, seems as though there is so much to tell you. Guess what! I got the summer camp job. I'm kind of excited and kind of nervous about what all it entails,but after speaking to prof Penhorwood -who still loves me and greeted me with a shreek and hug upon seeing me- She firmly believes that I'm capable of doing all required -and she wouldn't lie to me, would she? Humm...anyway, we'll see what happens. But, I won't be able to blog much. This is a full time 24/7 job -you're proud, and I'm busy. And for the life of me, I can't catch up with Tracy. That's sad.
Anyway, so this weekend I had thought -oh, road trip with sister and we're going to meet Andy!!! The happiest times ever, right? No, of course not. You see, Kristine's graduation was on Saturday and then I was to be the pianist for Sunday, a birthday party I needed to attend on Sunday, and the nsg home was Sunday, not to mention any open houses -you know, we didn't have these "open houses" in alabama...what's with that? Anyway, so rescheduling things was just going to be crazy...so, misti and andy went to the mountain -known to most as a small hill- I talked to them on Saturday and Sunday. They both came back today (Monday) and that was exciting :) I was really happy that it seemed both had fun -but still a little sad about the fact that I wasn't there with them -oh, well....perhaps another time.
I thought that today would for sure be boring. I suppose not -amanda's life can't be boring, right? Well....there was that one time in 1989 -okay, just kidding. So, today was going to be borning, but Andy first called which definitely brightened the beginning of the day :) Thanks. I'm running an experiment with the postal system -I can't wait to see how it all turns out...Anyway, that's not at all the point or even relevant. Let's see...oh, after talking to Andy, many emergency vehicles came rushing down our small road -police, two ambuli, a fire truck, and another random rescue truck- my neighbor was having a problem. Some said something to me about what was happening, and I said..."She's probably aspirated." As soon as the rescue team left, mom talked to her son who had come and he said "They said she aspirated." I thought to myself, "Whoa, amanda...this education thing is really paying off..." So, then I helped clean out the garage-great fun...until I realized that I hadn't eaten and I was starving...so, my whole family thought that we'd go eat and then see where I'm working this summer. So, that's what we did...and then I was just so exhausted so when I got home I laid down and the phone rang -it was misti :) I told her that I was going to sleep, and then I'd call her.
I met her at the secret "place" about an hour later, got a drink, and then we headed for aunt b's house to go through some stuff. I hadn't been in her house without aunt b there...and inside it was kind of sad, but everyone else didn't need me to have a break down- they've had hard enough times, so I remembered all the times that she fed me and that she laughed at me and that we conspired against misti and all that great stuff...and it was fun to remember life. I'm sad for misti's family because they had to see her dying and watch the effects that all the morphine and stuff had on her. My last memory was me walking out of the hospital room and she said, "Good bye Amanda." I leaned down and gave her a hug, and she kissed me and said, "I love you." And I said, "I love you too" and we both waved bye. That's my wonderful last memory. I wish that misti's family had a wonderful last memory too...but aunt b touched so many lives while she was here that it's awesome to see what an impact that she'll have on all the generations that never even knew her.
Anyway, so I finally came home and then left with timothy to buy ice cream at the store to eat with my homemade hot fudge -very yummy :) And that's been life for the last few days here (okay, so most of it was today...but it seems like several days all in one because of the nap in the middle, or something...)
Alright, long blog -sorry...but no one forced you to read it -however, if you made it this far, I'm quite proud of you GOOD JOB!!!
love ya :)
Tuesday, May 27, 2003
Monday, May 19, 2003
I MISS YOU
oh, I just finally read all the comments on my blog, and read the blogs of Dorito and Mary....and I MISS YOU GUYS! I knew that it would be sad when the end of school came (okay, sad in that exciting sort of -oh my we're finally seniors- sort of way...) I Love you guys...and that ER thing made me think all about Uganda...I can't wait to go help all those people...I wanna do something great for them. Mary, I'm really excited about your case study. Sad, I haven't really worked at all on my paper yet. School work just sounds yuck. I absolutely love not being in school though. It's great. :) So, let's see...um, oh yeah..I can't wait to white water rafting on the Nile...that's just a great story waiting to happen.
Oh, did I tell you I almost stepped on a snake? It could have been much more tramatic than it even was...I really need to analyze my feelings toward snakes...ask me about that later.
Alright, so who really knows what's going on. There are few exciting things happening with me...but I don't at all feel compelled to write them all down -call it superstition or whatever, but it's just going to have to be this way....I can't believe that Summer is just beginning and there's so much more to come. I hope that I accomplish something great with my time...I'm planning to.
So hey, I'm going to go...love ya lots :) Have a fabulous day!
oh, I just finally read all the comments on my blog, and read the blogs of Dorito and Mary....and I MISS YOU GUYS! I knew that it would be sad when the end of school came (okay, sad in that exciting sort of -oh my we're finally seniors- sort of way...) I Love you guys...and that ER thing made me think all about Uganda...I can't wait to go help all those people...I wanna do something great for them. Mary, I'm really excited about your case study. Sad, I haven't really worked at all on my paper yet. School work just sounds yuck. I absolutely love not being in school though. It's great. :) So, let's see...um, oh yeah..I can't wait to white water rafting on the Nile...that's just a great story waiting to happen.
Oh, did I tell you I almost stepped on a snake? It could have been much more tramatic than it even was...I really need to analyze my feelings toward snakes...ask me about that later.
Alright, so who really knows what's going on. There are few exciting things happening with me...but I don't at all feel compelled to write them all down -call it superstition or whatever, but it's just going to have to be this way....I can't believe that Summer is just beginning and there's so much more to come. I hope that I accomplish something great with my time...I'm planning to.
So hey, I'm going to go...love ya lots :) Have a fabulous day!
Sunday, May 18, 2003
Summer Blogs...
So hey...I found out that for some reason, it's much more exciting and such to blog while school is in session. I'm not really sure why unless it's just a really great distraction from all the work that I should be doing. Who knows? So, did you see the lunar eclipse? God is so awesome....thanks to Andy, I became aware of this and Jon and I sat outside from 9-11ish and then after that I talked to Andy while watching the moon come back into view. Cool, huh? I hope all of you enjoyed it as much as I did...
and among news that is sad, but not devastating as in the death of my dog or anything....I was really excited about a trip to the mountain this coming weekend-but there is no way I can go...perhaps misti and andy can, but I definitely can't. It's a sad realization, but stuff happens. I was wondering if I should try to go for just the day or so that was going to be possible and then all the sudden people kept telling me about things that I needed to do and the dates were all set during the time I would be at the mountain...maybe it's a God thing...perhaps He wants me elsewhere. And I'm okay with that, although slightly disappointed. But the mountain will still be there and I can go visit it some other day.
Well, life is good even through all these really random problems/issues that I face...I realized that I love people more than I ever knew also that our society might be all too dependant on computers. Did anyone see the season final� of ER? What'd ya think? Alright, so I'm going to get back to cleaning now...I hope that you're having marvelous days...
So hey...I found out that for some reason, it's much more exciting and such to blog while school is in session. I'm not really sure why unless it's just a really great distraction from all the work that I should be doing. Who knows? So, did you see the lunar eclipse? God is so awesome....thanks to Andy, I became aware of this and Jon and I sat outside from 9-11ish and then after that I talked to Andy while watching the moon come back into view. Cool, huh? I hope all of you enjoyed it as much as I did...
and among news that is sad, but not devastating as in the death of my dog or anything....I was really excited about a trip to the mountain this coming weekend-but there is no way I can go...perhaps misti and andy can, but I definitely can't. It's a sad realization, but stuff happens. I was wondering if I should try to go for just the day or so that was going to be possible and then all the sudden people kept telling me about things that I needed to do and the dates were all set during the time I would be at the mountain...maybe it's a God thing...perhaps He wants me elsewhere. And I'm okay with that, although slightly disappointed. But the mountain will still be there and I can go visit it some other day.
Well, life is good even through all these really random problems/issues that I face...I realized that I love people more than I ever knew also that our society might be all too dependant on computers. Did anyone see the season final� of ER? What'd ya think? Alright, so I'm going to get back to cleaning now...I hope that you're having marvelous days...
Tuesday, May 13, 2003
The Reality of Life...
The reality of life is that we were put on this earth merely to glorify God and bring honor to His name...in the midst of all of that, we have to deal with the horribleness that comes along with living in a world infested with sin. It's amazing that we believe that we can actually focus on God in a way that would actually be significant with all the junk we fill our minds with. I'm having a great day -don't think I'm bummed or anything, it's really an awesome day, but I'm just saying...sometimes it seems like I have God as a part of my life (true, I attempt to allow Him into every aspect of my life...) but I somehow forget that He is not just a part of my living, He is the reason I live...He's the reason I get up in the morning, the reason that I do everything I do, the reason for everything...and mostly, I suppose that this blog is just an Amanda reminder...
It's amazing to think that God would love us the way He does...
Update on Tyler: "Ultimate Graduation" Tyler saw the face of his Creator on May 11th at 11:22a.m. In one of his statements posted on his website Tyler explained that God was awesome and if God could use him more through his death than through his life, Tyler was ready to die...God has used Tyler in lives of people all over the world already I can't imagine what God will accomplish through his death -Our God is an awesome God, and Tyler has finally got to meet Him face to face... :) Many prayers to the Stutzman family...
The reality of life is that we were put on this earth merely to glorify God and bring honor to His name...in the midst of all of that, we have to deal with the horribleness that comes along with living in a world infested with sin. It's amazing that we believe that we can actually focus on God in a way that would actually be significant with all the junk we fill our minds with. I'm having a great day -don't think I'm bummed or anything, it's really an awesome day, but I'm just saying...sometimes it seems like I have God as a part of my life (true, I attempt to allow Him into every aspect of my life...) but I somehow forget that He is not just a part of my living, He is the reason I live...He's the reason I get up in the morning, the reason that I do everything I do, the reason for everything...and mostly, I suppose that this blog is just an Amanda reminder...
It's amazing to think that God would love us the way He does...
Update on Tyler: "Ultimate Graduation" Tyler saw the face of his Creator on May 11th at 11:22a.m. In one of his statements posted on his website Tyler explained that God was awesome and if God could use him more through his death than through his life, Tyler was ready to die...God has used Tyler in lives of people all over the world already I can't imagine what God will accomplish through his death -Our God is an awesome God, and Tyler has finally got to meet Him face to face... :) Many prayers to the Stutzman family...
Monday, May 12, 2003
The end of invincibility...
So, today was the birthday of my "sister" misti... I met her and we went to mounds and then to cracker barrel -great fun. (yes, I got a chicken sandwich) Alright, so as of now I have all A's -that's absolutely marvelous -good for my gpa and everything :) I read an Indiana hiking/state park magazine thing...very enlightening. Apparently, there is a waterfall at Turkey Run? I never knew. Anyway, our goal (misti's and mine) is what it was all the other years -go to as many state parks as possible within the summer. We haven't had great success in years past, but perhaps this year is more promising. Who knows? Anyway, so about the invincibility stuff -Misti claims that all teenagers feel that they are invincible until they turn 20 (at which time they are of course, no longer a teenager). So, since today's her 20th birthday, she is no longer invincible...or so she claims. She was fairly upset that she didn't wear black to allude to her obvious depressed emotional state. Personally, I think she's crazy -and that she has been invincible for quite some time -and although she states that she now "knows" this, I think the day that she realized the concept of vincible and invincible is the day it all ended for her. Of course, you could never tell her this -and that's okay, because I love her...and I will now cease my rambling. I hope that you're day is going just as great as mine :)
So, today was the birthday of my "sister" misti... I met her and we went to mounds and then to cracker barrel -great fun. (yes, I got a chicken sandwich) Alright, so as of now I have all A's -that's absolutely marvelous -good for my gpa and everything :) I read an Indiana hiking/state park magazine thing...very enlightening. Apparently, there is a waterfall at Turkey Run? I never knew. Anyway, our goal (misti's and mine) is what it was all the other years -go to as many state parks as possible within the summer. We haven't had great success in years past, but perhaps this year is more promising. Who knows? Anyway, so about the invincibility stuff -Misti claims that all teenagers feel that they are invincible until they turn 20 (at which time they are of course, no longer a teenager). So, since today's her 20th birthday, she is no longer invincible...or so she claims. She was fairly upset that she didn't wear black to allude to her obvious depressed emotional state. Personally, I think she's crazy -and that she has been invincible for quite some time -and although she states that she now "knows" this, I think the day that she realized the concept of vincible and invincible is the day it all ended for her. Of course, you could never tell her this -and that's okay, because I love her...and I will now cease my rambling. I hope that you're day is going just as great as mine :)
Tuesday, May 06, 2003
Can It Be???
Ahhh, the end is near. Of school, that is. I have now completed 2 finals of my 3 to take (one class didn't have a final :) Anyway, so only one to go (and the prof said I could take it any time tomorrow, just to come in a pick up the test....isn't that the greatest thing in the world?) I'm so glad that God is working things out so well...and this afternoon I have my first Uganda trip meeting...it'll be great. Still, I'm sad about not going to Honduras, but excitment is nearly building for Uganda...okay, you're right. I never get too excited until right before I leave, but we can definitely say that I'm happy about it. Ohh...and after so many long nights studying, I think I'm almost done -but what in the world am I going to do with my summer??? Oh, I suppose we'll just have to wait and see...Anyway, so that mostly my life for now. The awana picnic was awesome -water fight all the way... :) I'm so excited about giving out the awards and stuff...it'll be great :) Alright, so I suppose that's it for now...I'm sort of sad about having to say good bye to mary and doris....mary's leaving tomorrow :( .....and doris is leaving on Thursday probably :( ....Tracy is staying :) Oh well, I'm glad you were here while you were here...there's always next year...(and our trip to Uganda!) Okay, so for real I'm going to go eat lunch now...later!
Ahhh, the end is near. Of school, that is. I have now completed 2 finals of my 3 to take (one class didn't have a final :) Anyway, so only one to go (and the prof said I could take it any time tomorrow, just to come in a pick up the test....isn't that the greatest thing in the world?) I'm so glad that God is working things out so well...and this afternoon I have my first Uganda trip meeting...it'll be great. Still, I'm sad about not going to Honduras, but excitment is nearly building for Uganda...okay, you're right. I never get too excited until right before I leave, but we can definitely say that I'm happy about it. Ohh...and after so many long nights studying, I think I'm almost done -but what in the world am I going to do with my summer??? Oh, I suppose we'll just have to wait and see...Anyway, so that mostly my life for now. The awana picnic was awesome -water fight all the way... :) I'm so excited about giving out the awards and stuff...it'll be great :) Alright, so I suppose that's it for now...I'm sort of sad about having to say good bye to mary and doris....mary's leaving tomorrow :( .....and doris is leaving on Thursday probably :( ....Tracy is staying :) Oh well, I'm glad you were here while you were here...there's always next year...(and our trip to Uganda!) Okay, so for real I'm going to go eat lunch now...later!
Thursday, May 01, 2003
The Cool Thing
So, the cool thing about blogging at 2 a.m. is that it will show up as tomorrow...which is great. You see, it looks (at a first glance) like I've just been keeping up with things -when in actuality, I just can't sleep....and this is my second blog for today. So, what makes the mind be like it is...and what makes us say things we didn't really want to say....and what in the world can I use to turn my brain off??? I have to be up soon. Funny, how will I get up if I'm never down? Anyway, so if you read the blog from earlier today, you know that it was a not good day. It was probably the second worst day that I've had in 2003 so far. Very not good. However, after time in awana, conversations with my brother, and a marvelous rambling session with andy (which I really need to thank you for) I'm feeling some better. I know that when I go to school tomorrow (or later today...) I will once again be faced with everything...and crying might happen again (it definitely happened today) and things might be not good again, but I feel a little better, so I think it will be okay. Yes, I feel a positive attitude coming on -hold on folks, this could be a crazy ride! We all know what happens when I have a positive attitude, right? I make care plan fairies! :) Alright, so I suppose that I'll try to go to bed now...I think that I'll read a couple of chapters in my book and then maybe I'll be sleepy enough to close my eyes and never wake up until I hear that annoyingly loud beeping sound...-the alarm- great invention, by the way. So, since I'm certain I won't have time to really type anything for the rest of the day...this is it. Have a great Thursday!!! I can hardly wait to get it started :)
So, the cool thing about blogging at 2 a.m. is that it will show up as tomorrow...which is great. You see, it looks (at a first glance) like I've just been keeping up with things -when in actuality, I just can't sleep....and this is my second blog for today. So, what makes the mind be like it is...and what makes us say things we didn't really want to say....and what in the world can I use to turn my brain off??? I have to be up soon. Funny, how will I get up if I'm never down? Anyway, so if you read the blog from earlier today, you know that it was a not good day. It was probably the second worst day that I've had in 2003 so far. Very not good. However, after time in awana, conversations with my brother, and a marvelous rambling session with andy (which I really need to thank you for) I'm feeling some better. I know that when I go to school tomorrow (or later today...) I will once again be faced with everything...and crying might happen again (it definitely happened today) and things might be not good again, but I feel a little better, so I think it will be okay. Yes, I feel a positive attitude coming on -hold on folks, this could be a crazy ride! We all know what happens when I have a positive attitude, right? I make care plan fairies! :) Alright, so I suppose that I'll try to go to bed now...I think that I'll read a couple of chapters in my book and then maybe I'll be sleepy enough to close my eyes and never wake up until I hear that annoyingly loud beeping sound...-the alarm- great invention, by the way. So, since I'm certain I won't have time to really type anything for the rest of the day...this is it. Have a great Thursday!!! I can hardly wait to get it started :)
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