A Little Secret

Here's a little secret about me. It's really nothing at all. Just something I've never told anyone until now. (Oh, something you need to know first: Here at Aunt Deborah's, we wash all of the dishes by hand.)

I love washing dishes.
When I wash dishes, I think. When I think, I don't think of anything really deep or compelling. I think of weird things. I think what would be gross to eat if I didn't clean the dish full. This is hard to explain so here's an example:
If I were to wash a glass that had coffee in it, if it wasn't all the way clean and someone ate ice cream out of it, it would be gross. (Yes, I eat my ice cream out of a cup.)

Sure, anything would be gross if you didn't clean it all of the way and then it sat in the cabinet for a while... But, I still like to think of that. I don't know why...

Life Changing Fact Of The Day

Life changing fact of the day: Prayer Works

Mmmmm. How I needed this. Posted on a friend's facebook page were these simple words. I read over them again. Life changing fact of every day: Prayer works.

This is my first blog. Not ever. But, since I took my "leave of blogs" which I thought would be forever. I dislike writing. A lot. And I'm quite stubborn about it. Ask anyone who knows me well. I choose not to write to blog, storytell, journal, anything. Only on two occasions would i ever consider writing:
1. School assignments
2. God tells me to.

Ouch. Guess what I got stuck with? You betcha. God told me to blog. Well, first He told me to go to Arizona. Then He told me if I was going to go to Arizona and fulfill His will, I was to blog. It wasn't fair that my family/friends/church was having to watch me leave and not know what was going on. Now how lame is that. Blogging... Come on God! Couldn't you have stuck me with something a little bit more legitimate? Nope, blog, He said. I have so much to say that I could fill a million blogs. I don't know where to start so, I'll start with a list. I'm good at lists, right?

• I'm not sure what to do with a 2-year-old all day long. I'm sure I'll learn quickly.
• God is bigger than I'll ever imagine Him to be.
• I tan very quickly.
• I am in awe of how beautiful Arizona is. Although I never expected so many palm trees.
• I am thankful for the family that I have been blessed with.
• I miss my friends. A lot.
• I'm nervous for school.
• I get frustrated by electronics very quickly. Thank you Jesus for computer-savvy friends. :)
• Aedan (the 2-year-old) repeats everything I say- I love it for now. Although, I think he'd probably win in a talking contest against Alyssa. And up until now, I did not think that was possible.
• I can run and breathe here. For long amounts of time. Inhaler, I need you no more. Okay, maybe I'll keep you on hand just in case. :)
• I love receiving letters.
• When Aedan says grace for a meal, he reminds me of Timothy. It makes me miss home.
• I miss playing guitar. Quite a lot more than I thought I would.
• Aunt Deborah is magnificent. When I am around her, I just want to smile because her smile is so contagious.
• The neighbors are so friendly here. Lucy gave me 5 grapefruits while I was on my walk today. She doesn't even know who I am.
• God is planning for me as I type. I am so at ease with what He's planning.
• As much as I love it here, I'm getting lonely... This is hard for me to admit.
• I am tired beyond belief. Therefore, goodnight. More to come.