21

April 16 I turned the big 21! It has been weird to tell people that I am now 21 years old. I have been thinking over the past few weeks on what I could write about on me turning 21. The only thing I came up with was to share 21 verses that have helped me over the past years whether it was hard times or good times. So I hope you enjoy these 21 verses and they speak to you like they have spoken to me.

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:16-17

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you"
1 Peter 5:6-7

"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."
Joshua 1:8

"For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken."
Psalm 62:1-2

"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"
Psalm 46:10

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
Psalm 37:4

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
Proverbs 3:5-6

"The Lord is my strenght and my shield: in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song i give thanks to him."
Psalm 28:7

"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"
Psalm 27:13-14

"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31

"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
Hebrews 10:24-25

"For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8:38-39

"But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace. and with his stripes we are healed."
Isaiah 53:5

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11

"In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
Psalm 56:4

"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us."
Psalm 103:11-12

"Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!"
Psalm 105:4

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
1 Corinthians 10:13

"How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you."
Psalm 139:17-18

Julia turns 7!

Julia is one of the girls I nanny for. This past Sunday on the 5th she turned 7 years old! I remember when she was just a little baby. Well for her birthday I made her a Barbie cake with her request of a blue dress and different color polka dots.


Hear are some pictures from the past with my little (Jay, Jewels, Sweets, or just Julia) I call her by all those. She is an amazing little girl and I enjoy spending time with her a couple times a week!

My Poor Cooper

So this past Monday I was taking Cooper to the vet so he could get fixed. Well he ended up not. After I took him later that morning the vet called me to say that Cooper would not stop throwing up. So I went to pick him up and he was so lethargic and didn't seem to notice I was picking him up. After a few hours at home we noticed he was still breathing fast, and gagging occasionally. So I called the vet and they said that hopefully being back in his own surroundings will help him calm down. Well didn't really work much. I ended having to take him back to the vet Tuesday and Cooper had to get a steroid shot, the vet said he could have pancaked so much that gagged him and he could have strained a vessel in his heart. But I am glad to say he is back to himself and feeling much better! Maybe we will try this again in May?

Update on Cooper

Cooper is now 6 months old and growing so fast!

Blog Neglect

I'm sorry that I have not blogged in a long time. This has been one busy semester. But things are going good! I love my nanny jobs! Both families are amazing to work with. This past week I got to go with one to Florida for spring break. We had a blast! School is busy but I'm making it through. I am gonna be taking summer classes so I can get some classes out of the way. I should be done in a year and a half to possibly 2 years. So there is a light at the end of the road. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Oh I did want to share an awesome book that I am reading right now. Anne of Green Gables. I love it. :) You should read it sometime when you get a chance.

A Proverbs 31 Woman

So there is this amazing christian radio station that I listen to called KLOVE. This week there is this contest to call in and tell them about who your uncommon hero is in your life. Well I have been thinking about calling in but I haven't. But last semester in my English class we wrote a paper about our heroes in our lives, so I chose my grandmother. So I would like to share with you the paper I wrote about my grandmother.

Gayle Winstead

“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:29-30. This quote is a couple verses from the Bible. Proverbs 31 talks about a strong woman who provides for her family and is highly honored and praised by her family and others around her. Gayle Winstead, who is in her seventies, is a lot like this woman in many ways. She is a daughter, a wife, a mother to five children: Karen, Pam, Terri, Jerald, and Roger. She is a grandmother to eleven: Travis, Sara, Mindy, Neil, Chance, Carla, Dylan, Lucas, Owen, Samantha. She is also a great grandmother to Braxton, Brodie, and more to come. Gayle Winstead is dedicated and sacrifices for her family and others, stands strong in her faith, and is a reliable woman.

Gayle is dedicated and sacrifices for her family and others. She has opened her home many times to family when they do not have a place to stay. One time she opened her home for a few months to one of her daughters Terri, and her two children Mindy and Carla after her husband Mark passed away and were moving and between houses. They lived in another state but were moving back to Indiana and had not found a house to live in. She has also had one of her sons Roger moves back in, when he needed a place to stay. Also whenever family is in town, they usually stay at her home. She also helps her friends who are sick, and will sit with them if they need company or someone to help them through the day. If they need a meal cooked for them, she will. She will sit and pray with her sick friends when they need company. Also, Gayle and her sister Nancy help take care of their ninety-four year-old mother Helen. They will take her to doctor’s appointments and help with things around the house. Gayle also will stay home with sick grandchildren if their parents are not able to take off from work.

She is a woman who stands strong in her faith. Gayle has always taught Sunday school in her church for the toddlers’ class. Now she is teaching for the pre-school Sunday school class. She is also very involved in her home church. She helps cook for events, takes care of the fish that were in the pond for the prayer garden, and helps plan get-together s. She is also one who shares her faith with her family in a kind and generous way.

Finally, she is reliable whenever someone needs her. Gayle is one who puts everyone’s need before hers. She will do anything for her family no matter what. Gayle is there for anyone at anytime of the day. She has stayed up sitting with one of her granddaughters making waffles when she was upset about something. She loves to spend time with her grandchildren and to support them. She goes to all of her grandchildren’s games, band competitions, and graduations. She is always there to support her family. She will always be there for a game to cheer her family on. If she told someone that she will be there for them, she will be there no matter what. She will never go back on her word.

Gayle Winstead may not be a famous known hero to others, but to her grandchildren and children she is a hero. Gayle enjoys being around people and supporting them with all they do. To many she is valued and praised for her sacrifices, her faith and her being reliable.

25 Random Facts

This was going around on Facebook so I decided to add it to my blog. Hope you enjoy!

1. I love to bake and to scrapbook
2. I think owning a bakery would be a lot of fun.
3. I love to sing
4. I worked in a child care for almost 4 years
5. I am a Nanny now for 2 families, one has 2 kids and the other 4 kids
6. I would say that one thing that I want to do is be a stay at home mom when I get married and have my own kids.
7. I am learning how to quilt with my mom and sister to carry on the tradition in our family
8. I was born in Madisonville, Ky but grew up in Frankfort, Ky before moving to Newburgh, In in 3rd grade
9. My nick name that our youth group at my church gave me is "Momma Carla"
10. I am going to school for Early Childhood Education
11. I have been to 3 different colleges (ISU, USI, and now Ivy Tech)
12. My dad died of a heart attack about a month after my 7th birthday
13. My favorite verses are "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress I will never be shaken" Psalm 62:1-2 and "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
14. I can watch Gilmore Girls over and over again and I have all 7 seasons.
15. As I get older I enjoy reading books more and more but I have 3 started right now. ha
16. I have been to 10 Disciple Nows with youth at church and I've been a leader for 4 of those ( I think i enjoy being a leader the most)
17. I have been the "Program/Guest book girl" for about 10 different weddings now and a bride's maid for 2
18. I know a little sign language but I would like to learn more.
19. I have been to Mexico 2 times for a mission trips to build houses.
20. I love to travel but don't get to do it very often
21. I love to go shopping
22. My favorite colors are pink, brown, and green
23. I love to watch Audry Hepburn movies
24. My favorite flowers are calla lilies
25. When I was little my mom says I would wear about 7 outfits in 1 day.