Rebecca H. Carmichael...It does have a nice Ring to it!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
It's Official!! and here is how it happened.....
Brandon: Umm so, I guess we should start with me going to Florida. I had gone to Florida a couple of weeks ahead of time to secure the bling. And you had kinda known what I was going for.
Becky: Yeah you made it kinda obvious, I mean umm the excuse of how you had to go and get your brother a Christmas present was kinda dumb.
Brandon: Fortunately however my plans to ask you to marry me weren’t that lame :)
They sent the ring to me on Thursday and on Monday I spent all day trying to get in touch with someone to see if I could propose on the top floor of the Chase building.
Becky: Did you always want to take me to the place where we had our fist kiss?
Brandon: I wanted to go to that exact spot where we had our first kiss, meanwhile, I had a friend of mine start working on photoshoping your favorite painting. I had to sneak away Saturday morning to print it out.
Becky: Oh so that’s why you left, you said you had to go look up something on the internet at work…something about Christmas presents...very sneaky!
Brandon: Then my uncle hooked me up and gave me the number of the manager of the Petroleum club located on top of the chase building and was able to get one of his clients to sponsor us for dinner.
Becky: Ok did you go pee anytime between then… I mean lets cut to the good stuff, I know you worked really hard, you made the moment really special…..
Brandon: I was able to get everything together with the help of the petroleum club…
Becky: Anyways we need to back up and say that you had asked me to dinner, and you said you were taking me somewhere nice before we went our separate ways for Christmas.
Brandon: Did you ever think I wasn’t going to ask you?
Becky: Yeah I did, because you procrastinate.
Brandon: I wasn’t procrastinating I was trying to get the money together; you were the one that said that it had to be a carrot or nothing,
Becky: ANYWAYS, you had asked me to dinner and I kinda thought in the back of my mind that hmmm he could ask me. But you had said sometime in January. So I rushed home from work and got dressed up and headed to see you. I got stuck in traffic and ended up being like 30 min late meeting you.
Brandon: Actually that worked out really well because I told the guy we were going to be there at 7:30 but Shane was able to tell them we were running late.
Becky: So I finally arrived at your work and you came out wearing a suit and YOU SHAVED…I should have known something was up!
Brandon: I was doing my best to act nonchalant despite the fact that my stomach and my heart was in my throat.
Becky: Aww really? Why were you nervous?
Brandon: Because, for a couple of reasons, I wasn’t sure you were going to say yes, and that it is a huge deal for you to say that you would spend the rest of your life with me because your so independent.
Becky: Well I kinda gave a hard time about that earlier, about saying yes or no, I wanted to leave you guessing. I don’t want to be predictable.
Brandon: Well that’s good ;)
Becky: Ok so we are in the car and you had a map of the place we were supposed to be going.
Brandon: Even though it was a fake map and I drove around in circles in case you would have caught on.
Becky: I was blissfully unaware the whole time until we reached the elevator and once you pushed the button for the top floor the elevator lurched and I somehow remembered that feeling before, I kinda had a slight suspicion that it was the Chase tower.
Brandon: AKA the kissy building.
Becky: Kissy building yay!!
Becky: So we got off the elevator.
Brandon: I grabbed your hand and guided you over in the direction where everything was set up.
Becky: I thought that you were going to take me over to the spot of our first kiss and kiss me again and I thought that was really sweet.
Brandon: Then I said we are going to have to give the building a new name.
Becky: Yep uh didn’t understand where that came from, but then I saw a rose petals on the ground and a table with 2 champagne glasses and yellow roses and an easel with a blue cloth draped over it. I was thinking that we are kinda interrupting someone’s moment and them you walked over and took of the blue velvet and it was a picture of a man on his knee looking like he was proposing.
Brandon: I said I had something made for you and I think I said I had something to ask you and I got down on one knee and about for 5 seconds you had this look of udder disbelief and started to cry and I said “Becky I have grown to love you more every day over the last 17 months and while I could never deserve you, I want to spend the rest of my life thanking you and God for knowing you. Will you spend the rest of your life with me, will you marry me?”
Becky: Did I ever say yes?
Brandon: You shook your head… wait a minute what are you trying to say?! You couldn’t speak.
Becky: I was in shock, my blood was rushing to my ears. I didn’t really process what you were saying, I was waiting for you to ask me those three little words and then that would be my cue to answer. And I ran and hugged you when you were on the ground still on one knee. Then we kissed and hugged and cried, well I did that last part. Honestly babe it was the most exciting and momentous day of my life so far. I just knew at the moment there was no other answer but Yes. Becky: And then I kept sporadically crying for the rest evening.
Brandon: And we didn’t eat much of our dinners.
Becky: Because we were to busy being happy and trying to get in touch with our folks to tell them the good news.
Becky: B, the ring is gorgeous, I couldn’t believe it was mine, I thought I would have to give it back at the end of the evening. I’m so happy that I’m going to be the future Mrs. Michael Brandon Carmichael.
Brandon: You know once you take my name you have to start obeying me.
Becky: Umm I think the vows you have to say, say something about obeying me as well.
Brandon: That’s why I think we need to write our own…..
Brandon: Umm so, I guess we should start with me going to Florida. I had gone to Florida a couple of weeks ahead of time to secure the bling. And you had kinda known what I was going for.
Becky: Yeah you made it kinda obvious, I mean umm the excuse of how you had to go and get your brother a Christmas present was kinda dumb.
Brandon: Fortunately however my plans to ask you to marry me weren’t that lame :)
They sent the ring to me on Thursday and on Monday I spent all day trying to get in touch with someone to see if I could propose on the top floor of the Chase building.
Becky: Did you always want to take me to the place where we had our fist kiss?
Brandon: I wanted to go to that exact spot where we had our first kiss, meanwhile, I had a friend of mine start working on photoshoping your favorite painting. I had to sneak away Saturday morning to print it out.
Becky: Oh so that’s why you left, you said you had to go look up something on the internet at work…something about Christmas presents...very sneaky!
Brandon: Then my uncle hooked me up and gave me the number of the manager of the Petroleum club located on top of the chase building and was able to get one of his clients to sponsor us for dinner.
Becky: Ok did you go pee anytime between then… I mean lets cut to the good stuff, I know you worked really hard, you made the moment really special…..
Brandon: I was able to get everything together with the help of the petroleum club…
Becky: Anyways we need to back up and say that you had asked me to dinner, and you said you were taking me somewhere nice before we went our separate ways for Christmas.
Brandon: Did you ever think I wasn’t going to ask you?
Becky: Yeah I did, because you procrastinate.
Brandon: I wasn’t procrastinating I was trying to get the money together; you were the one that said that it had to be a carrot or nothing,
Becky: ANYWAYS, you had asked me to dinner and I kinda thought in the back of my mind that hmmm he could ask me. But you had said sometime in January. So I rushed home from work and got dressed up and headed to see you. I got stuck in traffic and ended up being like 30 min late meeting you.
Brandon: Actually that worked out really well because I told the guy we were going to be there at 7:30 but Shane was able to tell them we were running late.
Becky: So I finally arrived at your work and you came out wearing a suit and YOU SHAVED…I should have known something was up!
Brandon: I was doing my best to act nonchalant despite the fact that my stomach and my heart was in my throat.
Becky: Aww really? Why were you nervous?
Brandon: Because, for a couple of reasons, I wasn’t sure you were going to say yes, and that it is a huge deal for you to say that you would spend the rest of your life with me because your so independent.
Becky: Well I kinda gave a hard time about that earlier, about saying yes or no, I wanted to leave you guessing. I don’t want to be predictable.
Brandon: Well that’s good ;)
Becky: Ok so we are in the car and you had a map of the place we were supposed to be going.
Brandon: Even though it was a fake map and I drove around in circles in case you would have caught on.
Becky: I was blissfully unaware the whole time until we reached the elevator and once you pushed the button for the top floor the elevator lurched and I somehow remembered that feeling before, I kinda had a slight suspicion that it was the Chase tower.
Brandon: AKA the kissy building.
Becky: Kissy building yay!!
Becky: So we got off the elevator.
Brandon: I grabbed your hand and guided you over in the direction where everything was set up.
Becky: I thought that you were going to take me over to the spot of our first kiss and kiss me again and I thought that was really sweet.
Brandon: Then I said we are going to have to give the building a new name.
Becky: Yep uh didn’t understand where that came from, but then I saw a rose petals on the ground and a table with 2 champagne glasses and yellow roses and an easel with a blue cloth draped over it. I was thinking that we are kinda interrupting someone’s moment and them you walked over and took of the blue velvet and it was a picture of a man on his knee looking like he was proposing.
Brandon: I said I had something made for you and I think I said I had something to ask you and I got down on one knee and about for 5 seconds you had this look of udder disbelief and started to cry and I said “Becky I have grown to love you more every day over the last 17 months and while I could never deserve you, I want to spend the rest of my life thanking you and God for knowing you. Will you spend the rest of your life with me, will you marry me?”
Becky: Did I ever say yes?
Brandon: You shook your head… wait a minute what are you trying to say?! You couldn’t speak.
Becky: I was in shock, my blood was rushing to my ears. I didn’t really process what you were saying, I was waiting for you to ask me those three little words and then that would be my cue to answer. And I ran and hugged you when you were on the ground still on one knee. Then we kissed and hugged and cried, well I did that last part. Honestly babe it was the most exciting and momentous day of my life so far. I just knew at the moment there was no other answer but Yes. Becky: And then I kept sporadically crying for the rest evening.
Brandon: And we didn’t eat much of our dinners.
Becky: Because we were to busy being happy and trying to get in touch with our folks to tell them the good news.
Becky: B, the ring is gorgeous, I couldn’t believe it was mine, I thought I would have to give it back at the end of the evening. I’m so happy that I’m going to be the future Mrs. Michael Brandon Carmichael.
Brandon: You know once you take my name you have to start obeying me.
Becky: Umm I think the vows you have to say, say something about obeying me as well.
Brandon: That’s why I think we need to write our own…..
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Friday, October 13, 2006
Sprained ankle and Wounded Pride......
Last Thursday I had an incident involving Harley, 3 inch pumps, and a step at B's appt that I have never seen in my life. The side of my foot swelled up to resemble an egg. Now I am not one to let a little thing like torn tendons to keep me down. I have to much to do: grocery shopping, laundry, and status meetings. A girls gotta earn a living. Long story short B and I went to Sams to get me a new car battery. While we were waiting on it we decided to walk around the store (actually he walked, I hobbled.) He was fussing and trying to find a wheel chair for me. I turned my back to look at something and next thing I know he picked me up, put me in the shopping basket and ordered me to stay put (I think he like that he got to boss me around:) I couldn't stand it. Everybody was looking at me. I draped my wrapped foot outside the cart to help ward off any thoughts that I was just lazy. That didnt help much. We passed by a lady that was giving away samples of meat balls and she looked at me when B grabed one and said "I hope you know that there is a weight limit on the carts." I couldn't believe it. I mean 4 cases of water would weigh more than me and I saw someone with at least 6. Of course B didn't understand the affront so I enlightened him (more like yelled) and he assured me that he would not be purchasing any meatballs today because of that. Humph. So I was cooling off over in the frozen chicken fillet section and a man walked by, looked at me and said "Your Pathetic. That is the most pathetic thing I have ever seen" My mouth dropped open. Brandon, oblivious again (bless his heart), laughed along. The guy obviously saw my mouth drop down to my chin then murmured "I was just joking." Yeah right. That was it. My pride had enough. I ordered B to stop the cart and I got out. I spent the rest of my time as the gimpy girl hang out by the DVDs.
Last Thursday I had an incident involving Harley, 3 inch pumps, and a step at B's appt that I have never seen in my life. The side of my foot swelled up to resemble an egg. Now I am not one to let a little thing like torn tendons to keep me down. I have to much to do: grocery shopping, laundry, and status meetings. A girls gotta earn a living. Long story short B and I went to Sams to get me a new car battery. While we were waiting on it we decided to walk around the store (actually he walked, I hobbled.) He was fussing and trying to find a wheel chair for me. I turned my back to look at something and next thing I know he picked me up, put me in the shopping basket and ordered me to stay put (I think he like that he got to boss me around:) I couldn't stand it. Everybody was looking at me. I draped my wrapped foot outside the cart to help ward off any thoughts that I was just lazy. That didnt help much. We passed by a lady that was giving away samples of meat balls and she looked at me when B grabed one and said "I hope you know that there is a weight limit on the carts." I couldn't believe it. I mean 4 cases of water would weigh more than me and I saw someone with at least 6. Of course B didn't understand the affront so I enlightened him (more like yelled) and he assured me that he would not be purchasing any meatballs today because of that. Humph. So I was cooling off over in the frozen chicken fillet section and a man walked by, looked at me and said "Your Pathetic. That is the most pathetic thing I have ever seen" My mouth dropped open. Brandon, oblivious again (bless his heart), laughed along. The guy obviously saw my mouth drop down to my chin then murmured "I was just joking." Yeah right. That was it. My pride had enough. I ordered B to stop the cart and I got out. I spent the rest of my time as the gimpy girl hang out by the DVDs.
Friday, September 29, 2006
My Laptop Miracle.....
It was about 2 days before my big presentation (which I just delivered to day and nailed it thanks to my lovin and supportive BF) and I was working overtime like I have been doing the past few nights. My laptop was open and sitting on the table and I went to go grab a glass of water. As I was heading back to the table to sit down I stubbed my toe on the chair and put the glass down to rub it. However I didn't really look where I was putting the glass down and I ended up spilling about a full glass all over my computer. The computer made that click sound like someone just turned of the TV. And I just stood there for a second in shock. Did this really just happen? No I imagined it. NO I DID NOT. I tipped over the computer to get as much water out and ran into the bathroom and put the hairdryer (low setting) on it. I kept thinking, it is ok, it is ok. I'm sure my company has accident insurance. I will just take it by the help desk tomorrow and they will make it good as new. RIGHT. Like I really was that calm. I am FREAKING OUT. My work is on that. Eight hours it took me to put this presentation together. I am zero productive without my computer. So I called B. What an angel he was to me. He prayed for me right then and there. I felt better. I KNEW God can handle it. I called the company helpdesk. I thought that they could have some additional insight. Basically they told me that someone will contact me in the morning. So I lost my worry in deep sleep, comfort that it is in God's hand, and a really weird dream about grocery store shopping where B bought a gallon of Maple syrup. The next morning I waited anxiously by my phone at work to find out the fate of my laptop. The tech guy called and told me the news that made my gut wrench. That any liquid spills are considered User Abuse and my boss would get the bill for a new motherboard which will cost $1200 (I knew that ultimately I would pay $1200.) Now you are probably like $1200 is not a big deal. WELL it is to me you see I am trying to save up for ummm a big event that might happen sometime next year. And last month I had to get my breaks fixed, and that hit my savings. This month I got to get a battery and new tires.. you get the picture. So needless to say this could not have come at a more inopportune time. So when my boss came in I decided to bite the bullet and tell him. I am sure he could tell that I had been crying. He is such a great boss and I wouldn't expect anything less than the wonderful understanding attitude that he has always shown me. As I was leaving and felt somewhat better I saw the tech guy that picked up my computer. He said it is back on my desk and is working. He said that all he did was take out my battery and put it back in and it worked. Now my coworkers that know the story walk by and say that is the laptop that was touched by the hand of God. So next time you get a computer problem call the helpdesk in Heaven. Oh and my new mantra from here on out..."Drink by the Sink."
It was about 2 days before my big presentation (which I just delivered to day and nailed it thanks to my lovin and supportive BF) and I was working overtime like I have been doing the past few nights. My laptop was open and sitting on the table and I went to go grab a glass of water. As I was heading back to the table to sit down I stubbed my toe on the chair and put the glass down to rub it. However I didn't really look where I was putting the glass down and I ended up spilling about a full glass all over my computer. The computer made that click sound like someone just turned of the TV. And I just stood there for a second in shock. Did this really just happen? No I imagined it. NO I DID NOT. I tipped over the computer to get as much water out and ran into the bathroom and put the hairdryer (low setting) on it. I kept thinking, it is ok, it is ok. I'm sure my company has accident insurance. I will just take it by the help desk tomorrow and they will make it good as new. RIGHT. Like I really was that calm. I am FREAKING OUT. My work is on that. Eight hours it took me to put this presentation together. I am zero productive without my computer. So I called B. What an angel he was to me. He prayed for me right then and there. I felt better. I KNEW God can handle it. I called the company helpdesk. I thought that they could have some additional insight. Basically they told me that someone will contact me in the morning. So I lost my worry in deep sleep, comfort that it is in God's hand, and a really weird dream about grocery store shopping where B bought a gallon of Maple syrup. The next morning I waited anxiously by my phone at work to find out the fate of my laptop. The tech guy called and told me the news that made my gut wrench. That any liquid spills are considered User Abuse and my boss would get the bill for a new motherboard which will cost $1200 (I knew that ultimately I would pay $1200.) Now you are probably like $1200 is not a big deal. WELL it is to me you see I am trying to save up for ummm a big event that might happen sometime next year. And last month I had to get my breaks fixed, and that hit my savings. This month I got to get a battery and new tires.. you get the picture. So needless to say this could not have come at a more inopportune time. So when my boss came in I decided to bite the bullet and tell him. I am sure he could tell that I had been crying. He is such a great boss and I wouldn't expect anything less than the wonderful understanding attitude that he has always shown me. As I was leaving and felt somewhat better I saw the tech guy that picked up my computer. He said it is back on my desk and is working. He said that all he did was take out my battery and put it back in and it worked. Now my coworkers that know the story walk by and say that is the laptop that was touched by the hand of God. So next time you get a computer problem call the helpdesk in Heaven. Oh and my new mantra from here on out..."Drink by the Sink."
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Baby Got Book (WhiteboyDJ.com)
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Magnetic Poetry.......
Just putting up the last pieces of magnetic poetry on the fridge and then I am completely moved in (and 95 % unpacked) See the magnetic poetry is a milestone, a high level task if you will. I have been reading up on my Project management, specifically schedule control. It gets confusing and really boring especially if I can't apply it practically. I'm wondering if PM is for me...Oh I enjoy bossing people around (ask B about it) but having that full responsibility and the stress that comes with it gives me a little "ehh" with a side cringe. But Business Analysis, I love! Writing requirements is like a cup of tea with a piece of chocolate cake on the side. And test scripts, I approach them with the same tenacity as picking out a pair of shoes to match my new outfit. I'm starting to see that being a Business Analyst might just be my calling in the corporate world. (Now if I can just talk B into letting me work at home while taking ; care of the mini Bs ;)
Insightful Humbuggery: Don't try and glue your earring and put the super glue tube in your mouth while you try to stick the two pieces of your earring together. You end up getting super glue on your teeth which then dries and doesn't come off unless you use a fingernail file. And don't file too hard because you can take off some of your tooth enamel and then have to pay a killer dentist bill for cavities.
Just putting up the last pieces of magnetic poetry on the fridge and then I am completely moved in (and 95 % unpacked) See the magnetic poetry is a milestone, a high level task if you will. I have been reading up on my Project management, specifically schedule control. It gets confusing and really boring especially if I can't apply it practically. I'm wondering if PM is for me...Oh I enjoy bossing people around (ask B about it) but having that full responsibility and the stress that comes with it gives me a little "ehh" with a side cringe. But Business Analysis, I love! Writing requirements is like a cup of tea with a piece of chocolate cake on the side. And test scripts, I approach them with the same tenacity as picking out a pair of shoes to match my new outfit. I'm starting to see that being a Business Analyst might just be my calling in the corporate world. (Now if I can just talk B into letting me work at home while taking ; care of the mini Bs ;)
Insightful Humbuggery: Don't try and glue your earring and put the super glue tube in your mouth while you try to stick the two pieces of your earring together. You end up getting super glue on your teeth which then dries and doesn't come off unless you use a fingernail file. And don't file too hard because you can take off some of your tooth enamel and then have to pay a killer dentist bill for cavities.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Captivating...
B gave me this book for my Birthday. I have been eyeing it for a while but couldn't convince myself to pay $20 for it. Boy I wish I bought it sooner. It is wonderful! I'm only on the second chapter due to the fact that it is one of those books that you need to be in a quiet place with no distractions. It is written by the wife of the author that wrote "Wild At Heart" a book about a Man nature designed God's way. I read that one and learned a great deal. However this one.. I have been recommending it to every woman I know. I'll highlight some great parts later. Here is the link to check it out online: Captivating
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
B and I at Emili's graduation party.
So B is over in China for 2 weeks and for the first two days I went through withdrawl. I'm doing better now-I am double dog sitting for miss priss Stella who is cute as a button and my good ole pale Harley. It is so funny to see the dogs interact together because Harley is 10 times Stella's size. They try to eat one anothers food and I have to constently watch them. Also they get jealous of the other if I am pay attention to one of them. I'm also looking foward to using this time to catch up on some reading. Hey the final of American Idol is tomorrow. I know Taylor is going to win. He is from Alabama in case you didn't know that I am from Alabama as well. I have to support the Bama Boy!
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Can Angels Sin?
I was asked this question by a young girl who was in my Disciple Now group the other weekend. Now if you Google this, you will find many different answers but the following is what I believe. God gave the angels the same option as He gave humans: To choose to disobey Him or not. Lucifer chose not. So really yes, they can sin-they sin at that moment when they choose something else over God.
I was asked this question by a young girl who was in my Disciple Now group the other weekend. Now if you Google this, you will find many different answers but the following is what I believe. God gave the angels the same option as He gave humans: To choose to disobey Him or not. Lucifer chose not. So really yes, they can sin-they sin at that moment when they choose something else over God.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
How about we count Friday as part of the weekend?
That would be 3 days off and I think I could get everything done. I am trying to get a hold of the 8 to 5 deal. In college I had hours in between classes to get things done. But now in the real world 24 hours just isn't enough. I so enjoy my job though. The commute is a killer, about a 45 min drive.
Anyways I had to put this picture on my blog. Brandon doesn't know that I'm doing it but I wanted everyone to see. Doesn't he look fabulous and totally in his element! For those that don't know he is wearing a kilt. I mean a utlity kilt. Red explained it to me that you can't wear another clan's tartan colors cause it is just wrong. I totally understand-it would be like me wearing a Bama shirt. A NO! He got it at the Irish festival we went to last weekend, it was so much fun. I had my eye on a shirt that said "Kilt Inspector" but I decided to pass. Oh yeah-Harley came also! Come to find out he is a big Guiness fan!
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Answer to Prayer
Attention to all skeptics out there: Whomever said that prayer doesn't work needs to come and talk to me and I would be happy to share the awesomeness of God's grace in my life. I have a job! And not just any job-my dream job that I would have never imagined in a million years of actually having. I am in awe how He worked everything out. I start in a week and I can't wait. I feel so grown up now-a real job! Thanks to all who have kept me in their prayers about this.
Attention to all skeptics out there: Whomever said that prayer doesn't work needs to come and talk to me and I would be happy to share the awesomeness of God's grace in my life. I have a job! And not just any job-my dream job that I would have never imagined in a million years of actually having. I am in awe how He worked everything out. I start in a week and I can't wait. I feel so grown up now-a real job! Thanks to all who have kept me in their prayers about this.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Here I am!
Well I made it to Dallas. I can't believe I actually made the move. I had my first "real job" interview this past Tuesday and I did terrible. The funny thing is, is that I'm really not that upset about it. Probably because I didn't want the job anyways. I have another interview with the company I really like this coming up this Monday. I'm learning my way around slowly. I always thought I would freak out driving in really crazy traffic but it isn't so bad. You just have to remember to drive offensively as well as defensively. It is great though, being so close to Brandon and getting to see him. My apartment is cozy and I know I will slim up for bathing suit season because it is on the third floor. All in all, except for an occasional bout of home sickness, I am having a great time!
Well I made it to Dallas. I can't believe I actually made the move. I had my first "real job" interview this past Tuesday and I did terrible. The funny thing is, is that I'm really not that upset about it. Probably because I didn't want the job anyways. I have another interview with the company I really like this coming up this Monday. I'm learning my way around slowly. I always thought I would freak out driving in really crazy traffic but it isn't so bad. You just have to remember to drive offensively as well as defensively. It is great though, being so close to Brandon and getting to see him. My apartment is cozy and I know I will slim up for bathing suit season because it is on the third floor. All in all, except for an occasional bout of home sickness, I am having a great time!
Sunday, January 08, 2006
A Letter to Anne...
I am about to embark on a fabulous adventure, a huge change in my life, and drawing from the strength of those who I love and have loved, I thought back to my Grandmother Anne. She was a very special and influential woman in my life. Even though I spent a small amount of time with her (she past away when I was in 5th grade) her life and the lessons she taught me will remain with me throughout. She came from a large farming family in Pennsylvania and when the war came about she left to train as a nurse and later on started the nursing program at UAB in Alabama. I will always remember how she was there for me in the moments I needed peace: When my sister was born, when I finally rode my bike without training wheels, the outfit she bought me for my first day of school, the Lords Prayer that she taught to me after I had awoke from a nightmare. She taught me that failing is giving up before you have tried. Every major accomplishment that I have through God's grace I dedicate to her and I know that she is looking down smiling at me.
Sunday, January 01, 2006
This year has come and gone..
I can't really believe 2005 is over with. Not to sound so prosaic but it really did go by so fast. Most likely because I kept busy. And something else I can't really believe is that I'm moving to Dallas in 12 days and I haven't begun to pack. Everyone keeps asking me "Are you excited?" Yes and no. If I was moving there for fun-Heck yes! But I'm not. I'm moving for a career and after spending 3 hrs tonight looking through online job banks I am a little disheartened. I'm recurrently running into the 'IT Catch 22' or so I like to call it. I cant' get a job unless I have experience and I can't get experience unless I have a job. Huh? Yeah I asked my self that same question. I mean doesn't a college degree count for something anymore? By my efforts tonight-I guess not. Look I don't mean to gripe. I do feel that God has a position out there for me somewhere in Dallas, hopefully not a restuarant position and hopefully something with my hard earned education. Christina said something really great to me the other day.."Becky, you are just looking for a microwave answer to your problem and it is not going to happen that way." And I know why, she said and I know it.. I'm being taught something, patience? perserverence? No.. its more. A blind and desperate dependancy on God for his will in my life. Wow I wasn't planning on writing any of this but I'm glad I got it out. Here is a picture of Julie and I on Christmas. She is trying out the new hairbush our Mom gave us on me.
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