Weekly Update-

So this is supposed to be the ending of a era right? I mean my parents moved yesterday- I'm in college, and Cherie just got married. But for some reason I keep wanting to go back. I mean I miss everyone and everything about home. I mean don't get me wrong I love my life here. But it's like I'm constantly supposed to be this bubbly social person, and at times that's good and all but at other times I'm just so exhausted and I don't want to try. I just want to go home, but that's just it- my parents moved, so I can't go home. The home I know is gone. And I haven't talked to anyone in my family since like 3 days ago because my stupid cell phone is out of minutes. Man I could write a book about his couldn't I? ha ha, I probably will.
And another thing-men are weird. I mean really.
Jeesh- you know how annoying it is to like someone and not have you like them back? Well imagine them liking you as a friend and because they don't want to ruin the nice little conversations you have going - they never say anything. And so then when you've decided your going to give up on him and put yourself out there again- he goes and pulls something like "I want you to meet my parents"....I'm so utterly confused I don't know what to do. And I don't even really know if we'd work together either. Because I want a man. I mean a man who will stand up to my dad if he doesn't approve. A man that would die for Christ and me, and a man who makes me laugh so hard I think I might die. I mean is that so hard? A guy who can be serious and funny? Is that asking too much to have someone open up to me? I mean I really can probably understand any situation you throw in my direction. I can see where you're coming from and I can help you- you just have to let me love you. I mean isn't that what God asks of us everyday when we need to make a decision? To love him- to just let us be loved by him?
Man out off all the things this week at least I got to see a baptism today- yup that's right everyone we have a new sister in Christ! AMEN!
Oh and your probably wondering what type of a week I've had eh? Well it was all going pretty well- wrote 2 papers, and took some quizzes, did my homework, and now I'm supposed to be studying. And so when I went to go paint the set for the Play the Ugly Duckling this Saturday, it was not a big deal because I had done so many other hard things this week right? Well...I fell and landed on the chair I was conveniently using as a stepping stool to paint a castle tower...and totally bruised the inside of my leg..which is conveniently located right next to my butt. So whenever I sit...ouch. Yeah- I don't think I'll ever forget this bruise. ha ha. I was surfing the web last night just trying to find something to tell me how to treat it- cold compress and rest...yup did em. So why does it still hurt? Because it's a muscle bruise- which means it wont heal for up to a month. OH JOY!
Well that's the update of my week- I'm sure whoever reads this will get a kick out of it but..yeah this is me and my life-get used to it :D

~Mandi Jo.

GOT A HOLD ON ME-HANSON

Try as I mightI'm a fool in a losing fightCan't escape the bullet's biteCuz the enemy's inside.Sign on the dotted lineTake your pick Have a biteWhen seduction startsI know it won't stopTill I give you the thingsI can't denyYou've got me wrapped up in your cancerBut I'm not quite what you thought I'd be{You really got a hold on meYou really got a hold and its feelin' good.You really got control of meI should've gotten out when I thought I could}I get my fix for the last time One more trip to the other sideI scratch my skinCuz you leave me dryI'm makin' deals with thieves and liars{chorus}Walk the roads down the boulevardsPast the dollar shows for the bleeding heartsYou've used me upDown to the last dropBut I'm more than what you thought I'd beYou thought you had a hold on meYou thought you had a hold and its feelin' good.You thought you had control of meShould have gotten out when you thought I wouldYou thought you had control of meBut you never had your hold on meYou never had control of meYou never had control of me, control of me

God is Good!

Oh my goodness God is amazing! I mean really, I feel like he's just putting my life into order for me right in front of my eyes. Today I had the best worship service with him- I sang out my soul, and when I got back to my room I checked my email and realized that I am going to be an Assistant Director for the play The Ugly Duckling. I am SO EXCITED! I know though it is all because of what God has given me, and what his will is. I just was sitting in my bible class- and it's my favorite class because everytime I read the word of God in that class I am blown away with every detail that you cant know just reading it. I mean there are so many parallels from the Old Testament to the new, and Jesus incorporates so many of them just by being born! God is so amazing! and I want to shout it from the ROOF TOPS!! HE's CHANGED MY LIFE and for the better- so much so, that I realized I don't need anyone else in my life. Like a boy I mean. I mean it was depressing me because ever since I got here I was like "where is he?" lol. And when I didnt find him I was like "but that was the plan!" lol. And I am just beginning to realize I wouldnt be me right now with someone else in the picture. I am so glad that he has chosen this path for me.
I have been given the grace of God, and I will never let him go. I know that now and forevermore. I have never been more certain that he is the one and only creator and the ruler of my life, and I am more than willing to give it to him.
I love you Lord, thank you for continually blessing me. I will continue to praise you all my days.
~Mandi