Cookies :)

Hey guys! So since I have no idea what this blog is gonna be like I titled it "Cookies" for my friend Ryan. And you will now lose the game because of Jared. So make sure to thank him. Anyways, so yesterday was a very fun day. I had both Aaron and Jared over and we went down to the point. On the way to the point we met the sweetest dog named Rocky! Then we continued our journey along the way we took a lot of pictures. We had a lot of fun! I am glad I was able to spend the day with them :) Thanks Aaron and Jared for being my friends :) You guys are amazing and a lot of fun to hang out with! I know sometimes we get on each others nerves but in the end I would not wanna call anyone else my "brothers." You guys have changed my life so much this year! I hope we always stay in contact! I'm sure we will aha. So I guess that's it for this blog. Blog ya later!!!!!!

Lizzie {-;

Take time to think about this...

Hey guys! :) Okay so if you attended our youth Sunday event on Sunday. Then you will know that we focused on prayer. Which is SO important. We watch a video on prayer by the Skit Guys. Now these guys are AWESOME!!!! But they make a very important point in each of their videos. The one that really jumped out at me was the one called " The way we pray" It is an amazing video very funny!! But everything they did is true. We always try to twist it into something else. When we pray we rush it, and ask for things that we don't need. Or when something bad happens and we call on God to fix it. And when things don't go our way, or someone else gets what we want.. we get mad and we think oh He doesn't care anymore blah blah blah. I admit to doing it! I still do! But I try me best not to do that. I try to remember that God always has a better plan. And then we have those times where you have no idea what to say so you just ramble. But sometimes God just wants us to sit in silence and listen. Stop talking and just hear Him out. Let Him do the talking for once. Sometimes God has something important to tell us but we never take the time to listen. So next time you don't know what to say. Just say God I'm here and ready to listen.

Lizzie {-;

My God moment...

Hey hey hey!!!!! :))))))) Okay so yesterday, I was hanging out with my friends at the cabin and there is this pretty good size cliff that you can jump off of into the water. We have done this many times! Believe me!!!! Its so cool jumping off of the cliff, free falling for a few seconds and hitting the water. Its AMAZING!!!!!! Anyways.. so I'm sure you are wondering what is up with the title. Well my friend and I were on top of the cliff. I was like enjoying the view when he tripped and bumped me. And the next thing I knew I was falling down into the water. When I hit the water my friend Jamie though I was dead or close to it. I hit my leg hard on the side of the cory. I was still in shock and sat there for a second before I came up. When I did everyone was freaking out, I was too. But when I got out of the water all I had was barley a scratch on my leg from where I hit the rock. No bruises so far, its amazing. I am still trying to grasp what happened. I am so blessed to even be alive and all I have is like a very small, small scratch. Epic. So I gotta say my faith is SO improved. God has my back for sure, and I have no doubt that no matter what God's got my back. Just like He has yours. :) Well thats all for now bloggers :)


Lizzie {-;-}

Cannibal Seagulls?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Okay... so if you read the title and are like what?!?!?!?!?!!? Then do I have a story for you. This past week I was down state with my best friend Cassi :DDDD We had a lot of fun at cedar point and hanging out. It was epic!!!! So we decided to go to the beach we had planned on going swimming but it was waaaaaay to cold so we chilled and talked instead. Well I had some chips in my bag and we started feeding the seagulls. When we ran out we went to DQ and got some more. So we were hand feeding this one seagull called Mr. Fatty Pants. And what we would do is hold up a chip out with our hand and he would come swooping in and grab it. Well Cassi and I got bit but Cassi got cut. So now we call them cannibal seagulls. It was so funny!!!!!!! It was so epic!!!! And of course Cassi was laughing about it :) What a good sport!!!! So that's it for this blog.. Catch you next time!!!!!!!

Lizzie {-;-}

Holding on through the storm...

Hey guys! So if you have been following me on facebook you will see that 2010 has not been the best year for me. But yet its been an awesome year at the same time. Yeah I had a lot of ruff spots.. but God repaid me for staying strong and keeping my faith by bringing me awesome times with AMAZING friends, great adventures, and improving my faith. I had one friend keep telling me that something amazing is gonna happen to me after all this drama and stuff ended. Part of me believed him, part of him didn't. It seemed every time things were looking up I got shut down again and pushed back to square one. But I kept pushing forward and didn't lose faith. And I know I so could not have done it with out my friends. They kept me going. Made me laugh so hard when I couldn't even smile. They made me see that even though life may seem horrible there is always someone that can pull you through the storm. To be your shoulder to cry on, or your safe place to hide, or even just someone for you to vent on. So I just wanna say thanks to all my friends out there. You guys are amazing and I have no idea where I would be with out you. And if you even need me I'm always here. Thanks for pulling me through the storm. :)

Lizzie {-;-}

So.....

Okay, so I am about ready to kill myself here. I have been trapped in a chair all day because of shin splints. ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!!!! But it is so worth it cause in 3 days I will be @ Cedar Point with my best friend!!!!!! WOOOOOOO!!!!!! Pumped about that. So I will be gone 9 days. I will post pictures and all that stuff! So anyways yeah I really don't have any serious topic to talk about really. Not been in a really let's think about this mood. =-p Been in more of a go away anti-social mood. And my parents of course wanna know whats wrong.. I keep telling them that I am just mad cause I can't do anything and I am about ready to kill someone. And my parents are not helping. Aggravating.. I think so. So I guess I should go cause I got nothing else to say. So byeeeeeeeeee.

Lizzie {-;-}

How things have changed...

Hey guys! Well as you can tell by the title I have been thinking a lot. Dangerous right? Well anyways, I was looking at some old photos, and reading some old entries in my journal. Haha, crazy. Things have totally changed. I read about the time I first went to Silver Winds Church. Wow, I was so against going because I was still sore about leaving Fusion. Now I get mad if I can't go! I like freak out if we have to leave early. Its so crazy! And now I have so many close friends at SWC. Like Jared, Aaron, Jordan, Sara, Ian, Logan, Ian, Kurt, Paul, the list goes on! I know if I ever need to talk all I need to do it txt someone or call them and they are right there! They have become my family. And it took less then a year. Jared is like my best friend, and we became super close over like 3 months if that. It really surprised me how we were like always thinking alike, saying the same thing at the same time. It was weirding me out. Plus we were always agreeing all the time. But then we got used to it and said it was okay and no longer weird lol. Aaron is also like a brother to me. In fact we always call each other brothers and sister. Its funny though cause everyone thinks Jared and I are the brother and sister and Aaron is the third wheel, but I am actually the third wheel. Anyways, the whole church is like a family. And we love to add new members all the time! So if you are looking for a church to try out, feel free to look us up on facebook ( Silver Winds Church =-) ) and ask about directions and information and someone will get back to you! We have an awesome band, and I'm not just saying that cause I'm in it.. haha. Pastor Art is an amazing guy and is always willing to help! We have awesome programs for children of all ages! All the way up to 12th grade. On Wednesdays we have programs for teens and up. Plus a bunch more that goes on!!!! We would love to see you sometime! So come and see us sometime! Well thats all for now!!!!

Yours as always,
Lizzie {-;-}

Should I... Or shouldn't I?

There are many choices we have to make in life, most are between right and wrong. Or sometimes even right.. and being safe. For example.. you see a hitch hiker on the side of the road going the same way you are.. do you help them? Or do you keep going? Questions like these face us everyday.. and I keeps me thinking.. do I.. or don't I? Its hard making these choices today.. with murder and rape happening every where! Way back when, (like in the 1800's) I bet it was even hard then. Trusting a stranger isn't something we do everyday.. but sometimes we have too. When we are in trouble and need help and there is no one else around but them.. I might consider it.. So what would you do?

~Lizzie

There is a difference..

Something thats been on my mind lately is a simple question.. Is there really a big difference between friends and best friends? The answer is easy.. yes. Yesterday I spent most of my day with 5 of my best friends (only 4 for most of the day because # 5 went home early lol.) We traveled all over the place.. all over Esky and Gladstone! I had so much fun!!! It was so crazy, I'm sure people thought we were insane... but we are teens so yeah aha =-) Every moment I spend with them.. I realize that I really do have the BEST best friends in the whole world!!!! They are always there to catch me when I fall. There for me when I need to talk. And when I need to go out and have fun to get things off my mind.. they are always there! And I hope then now that it works both ways! I'm always there for you guys and I always will be!!!!!!

~Lizzie {-;

Stong points and weak points...

So.. I think we can all agree that we all have our strong points.. and our weak points. Sometimes our strong points can help us.. or sometimes they can become our weak points as well. Sometimes we can become so good at something, and it goes to our head. Then we start to show off and that can become a weak point. A weak point is mainly what causes problems in our path of life. Say if you get angry easy.. and if someone makes you mad.. then it causes a problem. That is definitely one of my weak points, along with many others. Weak points though, can become our strong points if we work hard enough at them they can become a thing of the past and turn into something positive! Don't let something like anger, frustration, or even fear get in your way of living your life! Work on the issue one step at a time! And before you know it.... it will be gone... no more problem =-) So I am challenging you... come up with a list of your strong point, and your weak points. And see what you can work on, what you can improve. You'll be surprised what a big change you will find in your life. So here is a list of some of mine...
Strong Points: Music, soccer, friendly, helpful, ready to have fun, outgoing, positive, caring, loving
Weak points: Anger, fear, frustration, getting annoyed easily, over think things, try to hard, be controlling/ take control to much

Do your best to work on your weak points!!! But keep your strong points, don't let them slip!

~Lizzie {-;

Growing up, and moving on

Yesterday night, around 11:30 or so, I learned that sometimes we need to grow up and get over it. I had been in a fight with an ex-BFF for over four years. When I tried to call her she always hung up. So finally we talked on facebook. She tried to blame the whole thing on me. At first I was mad, but then it hit me. This is going now where, she is just trying to get you mad so you argue back. So I let her yell at me, call me names, and all of that. Eventually I asked her if she was done and she came back with "Why am I making you mad?? If I am, good cause thats what I want!!!!!!" (And some other things that I wont share with you...) I simple replied, "No, you are far from making me mad. All your doing is showing me just how immature you really are. Calling me names, really? Thats like 2nd grade stuff, and your in 10th grade. Maybe this fight thing was for the best because I know for a fact I dont need someone like you in my life." This of course took her a while to respond to because she was expecting a totally different reaction. When she did, I just laughed to myself. All she was doing was trying to get me to feel bad for not talking to her. Then, when i said the phone works both ways she said she had to go because her mom was yelling at her. She tried again to make me mad today but failed. I am so over her and her immature ways. Someday we may end up friends again, but until then I will remember just how immature some people can be. This is a lesson I will never forget.



Yours as Always,
Lizzie {-;

People

Okay.. so its been a REALLY long week and its only Wednesday. Found out that one of my best guy friends is moving away!!!!! So life rocks right now... not. So I've been thinking a lot about how God has a plan of who is supposed to be in your life and who isn't. How He puts people in your life to stay or just for a while. I know it hurts to lose someone, especially a friend, but I hold on to the friends and family that I do have. They pull me through the tough times and help me see the light again!!! They remind me that no matter what is isn't good-bye.. its see you later!! Cause you will someday see that person again. Don't lose hope next time you lose someone, just remember its never good-bye.

Yours Always,
Lizzie xoxo
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Back from somewhere..

So its been a LONG time since I've been on.. but I'm back, and that is all that matters.



So God has been testing me lately.. and let me just say.. it hasn't been fun. But its something I will NEVER forget. Going through this has shown me who my real friends are, and who I can turn too if I need help or if I need something prayed for!! When God put me through this.. I think he not only was testing me.. but showing me that I have people I can trust. That I have finally found where I belong, at least for my high school years. Anyways.. its the things he does like this that make us see that he really is in control and that NO MATTER WHAT HE IS THERE FOR US!!!!!!!! I have a whole new view on life!!!! Even people trying to ruin my day have failed because I know that what they are saying is a lie! People around me have noticed and have started being more positive... All of this has happened because I just don't care what people think and I'm on cloud nine!!! How you may ask? After all there are so many reasons to be down, disappointed.. friends. My friends have helped me through so much!!! And if it wasn't for God sending us back up to the U.P. I would have the amazing friends I have now!!!!!! With out them, there is no way I would have bounced back as fast as I did. So I wish to take the time to say thanks, and if you guys ever need anything, you know where to find me.


XOXO Lizzie {-;

Blogging from school.....

Okay.. so we had to do this survey thing.. yeah RETARDED!!!! Anyways.. so I decided to get on and write something... going to next hour will be fun. I have to go deal with Mrs. Beaker.. joy.. and the smell of dead cats cause Bio 2 is dissecting cats.. yay... =-/ Well I better go. Bye!!!!

Lizzie

Free to be me

Life... its CRAZY! For sure.. and with all its crazy twist and turns, come HUGE decisions. Everyone has to make one sometime. And one of the biggest ones I have ever had to make, is being me. I know it doesn't seem that big, but if you think about it.. it really is. There is so much pressure out there to "fit in" and no be an "outcast." So people try to change themselves to "fit in" and be popular. Me.. not so much, I chose to be me. Cause being me is the best thing I can be. Why try to be something I'm not? I don't see the point... God put me here to be me, and do my job. If I chose to not be me, then I wouldn't be able to do that. I wouldn't have the AWESOME friends I have now. I wouldn't have anything i have now because I would be living a lie. Nothing in my life would be true. In the end, I LOVE being me!!! I LOVE my life because of my AMAZING friends and family!!! Its all because I chose to be me...

As Always
Lizzie XOXO {-;

Something only a blond could pull off......

Hey you guys, whats going on? Sorry its been ssssssssssssooooooooooo long since I have blogged. I've been a little busy....... well anyways. This past week I helped a friend out at her yard sale. Well on the second day of the sale, I was taking the little boy I was watching to Kids Kingdom. I had just gotten my skateboard and I am still learning. Well I was doing good, nice speed, great balance. Then it happened, I feel flat on my back. How did this happen you ask? Well......................................................... I sneezed! Yes, its true. It just happened, I didn't even know it was coming. Well anyways, I looked myself over and I thought I was okay, not hurt........ but then I saw my right elbow. Its was hurt bad. So the kid I was watching was all like, "Are you okay!?!?!?! Do I need to go get help?!?!?! What do I do?!?!?!" I told him to calm down, then I saw the boat house by the marina was open so I went over there and got it cleaned out. One problem, they had no band-aids. So after we went to Kids Kingdom, and got back to my friends house, I got a band-aid and I was fine. Well that is the whole story guys. Hope you enjoyed reading and I'll see you next time!


BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxo Lizzie =-)

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey ya'll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whats going on people? Well I have been so busy since I moved back, its so not funny! The past 2 weeks i haven't been home at all. The first week I was in the truck with my dad, what an adventure! It started out that we were going to Green-bay and back to Manstique a few times. Then my dads dispatcher asked my dad if he wanted to go to Tennessee. We said, "Heck lets go to Tennessee!" So we went home packed and off we went! Two days later we arrived where we had to be. Then we went to North Carolina, and went back up to Illinois. Then we went up to Wisconsin, then we ran around Michigan, for like a day and a half. Then we got home. I was home for like 3 hours, then we went to a softball game (well my mom and dad did, I went to my BFF's older brothers game at the sports center) then when my friends game was over we went back to the softball game. Cassi and I went for a walk down the beach, then went back to the game. Then Dustin, Cassi, and I went back to the house and hung out. Then everyone came back to my house and we asked if I could go spend a few nights at their house, and they said yes!! So I re-packed and went to their house. And we had so much fun! I have a funny story about someone that we met on x-box live. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So funny!!! For those of you who know who Josh is in Florida from Fusion, you will think its funny. Well I got to go guys!!! Bye!!!!

Love ya'll,
Lizzie

Coming soon..................... The Skittle Bandit...... yeah!

So cold, but its nice to be back =)

Hey guys, so yesterday we unloaded the truck. We had like..... 8 people unloading this thing. There was me, my mom and dad, my Aunt Sandy, my cousin Travis, a good friend of mine Chris, another good friend of mine Chris, and Georgia who showed up later. We had a great time even though we were working. It helped me to get back out of a "depression" I was going into because I missed everyone from Florida. Its so hard being away from you guys, but I have plenty of family here to help me through this tough time. Well this is it for now, I'm at an elementary school typing this, lol. To much fun, well see you guys!!


xoxo Lizzie =)

A walk down memory lane.....

Hello people who are more awake then I am (lol) Anyways, while packing last night I was going through stuff and putting it in a box, and I found a whole bunch of stuff that I have gotten from my friends down here. Birthday cards from last year, books that I have gotten, cards from helping out at church, pictures that the kids at Fusion drew me, so much! I have to say that is was cool finding all of that stuff. I am for sure going to keep that stuff forever. Well I have to go get packing again, just as I did last night....... joy.....

Peace it =-)

Lizzie

Florida.....

Hey guys, Lizzie here....... I don't know why I'm telling you its me when of course its me..... anyways. As most of you know I am moving :( I just want to say that this has been the best two years of my life! I have learned so much here. But mostly, I made so many friends its amazing. I don't see why ya'll like me so much, I know I have to drive ya'll crazy, lol. Anyways, I just wanted to say to you guys here in Florida that I will never ever forget you guys. All of you mean so much to me, I have no idea what I would have done with out you guys. Not kidding. Even though it has been the best two years of my life, there was still so much drama, and you guys where there for me =-) I know that even though I am 1500 miles away, you guys will still be there for me (some of you stalking me on facebook *cough* Shirley, lol, jk) You guys are the best and I am going to miss you all so much! Well I have to go do some more packing..... yay :-/

Love ya'll!

xoxo Lizzie

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