Goodbye.

Why is it so hard to say goodbye? Is it because the thought in our mind, we think we will never get to see that person again? Is it because, we don't know whether our ties were mended before now? Or is it because we just don't know what to say, or don't want to hurt the other person?




Little do we know... Goodbyes can be good

Goodbyes can be refreshing

Goodbyes can be exactly what the Lord wants from us.

Within the past few days, I have had to say goodbyes. Since I have been in Greece, I have met some incredible people. Tonight is the night I say goodbye to my team, as a whole. This is our last Christmas party. And after this it will be time for me to pack up and head back to America.
I realized I don't like saying Goodbye. It sounds so final. How about "See you soon!" or "See you around". Maybe I don't like the word Goodbye, because I was taught it to be negative. As though you will never get another chance to say hello again.

Well that is no good!

Tuesday was hard... because in a way, it was final. I had to say goodbye to some of the most amazing Afghan Women, and children for the last time. The reason it is final, is because you never know if these people will stay or leave. So if I do decide to come back, I might not see them again :(. But that is ok. Because for one moment in time, we were able to share something special. A bond. That will forever be with me. And though I have to say goodbye to the team, and I am bad at keeping in touch I will do everything in my power to see how they are doing and even possibly make a visit every once in awhile to this little place I called home for 3 months.

Goodbye means Hello to something new. A new adventure. So rather than keeping that negative thought with the word Goodbye, I will think of it as another Hello nice to meet you.

Goodbye Greece in 2 days. Hello to my next adventure. ;)

Change

Change is coming very very soon.

I leave Greece in about 1 week from today, and then crazy planning will come with that. CRAZY PLANNING.

Change....

Why are we afraid of that word? I mean I know I am at times, but it also can mean a new adventure, a new way of thinking, a new perspective in life.

Change.

I think Change is a good thing.

What do you think?

I mean sometimes it is hard, because in the midst of Change we have to say goodbye, we have to hurt people, and usually it is a cause of something happening.

Change could also be neither. It could mean a transition in someones life, and it has to happen.

You can't try to hold back from Change. Why? Because Change is happening all the time, all around us. In physical things and emotional things, and sometimes even mental things and spiritual things.

Will you embrace Change when it arrives in your world, or will you try to hide? Ultimately it is up to you.

But lets just say Change is coming whether you like it or not

Oh Rome How I'll miss you :(

Exploring the streets of Rome, embracing the adventure, not having a care in the world, what more can you ask for. At first I was nervous everyone said,"Callie you have to be careful it is soooooo dangerous." and really it terrified me, but once I walked around, had a map saw the things i have always wanted to see for a brief moment, everything about this place made me want more. I guess it is true it makes you want to fall in love. There is such a unique feeling to everything about this place. I wish it could have been longer than two days though. Believe me when I say, I will see the world even if it is the last thing I do. Don't tell anyone this but (I like Rome more than Greece :X shhhhhhh you promise.) Well this is from my phone and Jessie is summoning me so till next time arivedochi.

P.s. People may say that Rome is dirty, full of crime, and is ugly... But compared to greece it is a beauty.

Ughhhh

Ughhhhhhhhh


I am beginning to get SICK ugh. SLOWLY i am beginning to get sick which is even worse. Like I understand hey of course I am going to be sick, but sickness why do you have to be so lame and come SO SO SO SLOW.... very lame.


ANYWAYS things are looking up it seems like. Things are falling into place, work is going great, I've gotten to see a TON of things, and basically I am just following what I believe God is showing me, and telling me where to go.

I feel like things aren't sinking in. Like I have only about 2 months left, in a country I may never see again, people I may never see again, and then it's back into the real world. Back into a routine. routine is a bittersweet word. Yes I like having a routine but at the same time I hate having one. Have I changed since I've been here?


I don't know, I am still trying to figure that out. If I have, I don't know what it is, and i don't know how to know. I guess it will just be in the reaction of others. I have been so thankful for the friends and family that has supported this journey, and has helped me tremendously. So thank you everyone :)

Well I am going to lie down before I go to team fellowship... ughhhhhhhh stupid sickness >:/ lol

Brokenness

Even when we are broken, we can be used in amazing ways. It just depends on what way you look at things. Brokenness is that even a word? I have no idea. I tend to be quite clumsy, and tend to break lots of things. FOR EXAMPLE... the washing machine TOTALLY not my fault but it's broken. But we all have the times where either we feel broken or we are the ones who are breaking something. SOMETIMES its relieving to break things as in glass bottles or clay pots. I remember at school last year, there was a point where both me and Craig were extremely stress and you know what we did? We went out side and just Broke things. I use to also do that when I worked at Bahama Bucks... After a long day of work i would get freshly made blocks of ice and just Toss it in the air and it would shatter. It was exhilarating. As exhilarating as somethings maybe. Sometimes it is not fun to break things. Sometimes it hurts you in the process of the breaking. Those are not the fun times. Those are the times I dread. But you know what...

Breaking can sometimes be good...

Breaking out into the new world...
Breaking old habits.....
Breaking new habits....
USING YOUR BREAKS (just not when its extremely wet)....
Break dancing...
Breaking

what do you define it as?
God has been breaking me down to size... allowing me to be humbled at the sight of his work... and been showing me directions that seem to be what is set for me. Some may not agree with my decisions... but ultimately it's not their decisions to make. It's the Lord's and mines. You wanna see my heart? It's breaking....but in a good way. Is your's doing the same...


Goodnight blogger world until next time

So

I have been so mean to you blog, I haven't wrote on you in so long.... I know you have missed me, and it's not like I am doing it on purpose!!! I promise!! it's just.... welll here is the thing I have another blog, yes yes I know it makes you sad, but this is for the mission trip. I PROMISE i am not forgetting about you, why? Because you are my thoughts, my random thoughts, the other is about my day. ANYWAYS enough of the apology .... if I do not talk to you for a while its because I am super busy, don't have internet, or i am updating the other... I love you I promise I do blog, but things happen... please don't hate me


Ok enough of talking to the blog. So since I have been in Greece, I have had really ups and really downs. I have been here 2 weeks or a little more than that and have only work 3 times, not my fault or the teams, the rest of the team had to go on a retreat that was all meetings and not fun stuff, soooo me my roomie jessie and roomie tiffany went to Santorini and Mykonos. It was great don't get me wrong, but it made me feel like I didn't deserve it. I really didn't I also really didn't want to go because of the adventure. My thing is, yes traveling is great, but that is not why I am here, I am here because I am doing work, I am doing what God is calling me to do. And when I am traveling, taking pictures, I feel like I am not here for the right reasons. I feel like why am I even here. Don't get me wrong, when I am in the midst of the work I know why I am exactly here. I am here to love these people. I am here to learn from them. I am here to serve God. I know I am just starting out, and it will get better, but it just has been hard... It makes me miss home, miss the people I am use to, and makes me not want to go on the adventure ( GASP!) did i just say that? SHH callie! this is a chance of a lifetime! Enjoy it, embrace it and it will get easier I promise... WELL that is all from me today until next time :)

Hello From ATHENS!

Goodmorning or night all :) I am officially in athens and have been for the past 3 days. Let me tell you this is a completely different feel. Today will be the first day I get to go to the ARC (which is Athens Refugee Center) I am super excited. You know what? I am starting to like this place. At first I thought omgosh what did I get myself into. But after seeing things it has made me happy.... yes I look like a tourist but I am a happy tourist taking pictures and you know what Greeks you can just deal hahah Well I am off if I dont get on here as much check out my mission blog http://callie-mission-greece-2010.blogspot.com/ I am trying to update that one everyday! well tahtahfor now :)

EXCITED!

Just like this little kid, I am EXCITED!

Why you might ask? BECAUSE! I am going to Greece in 16 days!

16 DAYS!!!! Out of no where during church today I got a BURST of excitement. And the rest of my day will equal excitement, up to the point of me actually leaving.

Now I have lots to do before going, I have to pack, send Angelique a package, say goodbye to people, and so on and so on. BUT I can be excited none the less :P

So I guess that's all I wanted to say, to say I am EXCITED!!! ok

Time to go clean the room , (im NOT excited about that) TAHTAHFORNOW!!!!!


AHHHHHH!

Donations.

OK! So something crazy happened. We all know that I am going to Greece right? Have the money raised, the ticket taken care of, and so on just all I have set left is packing. Today something crazy happened. I was looking at my balance on my Ohana (which is where I can check my account, to see if anyone donated any money)... thinking no one had donated anything I just thought I would check... and you know what?

Someone did! Someone I don't even know :O.... I went to ask my dad if he knew him, and he said he didn't. All in all I think is neat someone would do that.

And it got me thinking... if I am suppose to be in Greece longer, what if this is the beginning of that balance.

Now I am not asking any of you to donate, if you do that's awesome. But seriously that is so cool! Thanks Philip Hittepole for your donation! even though I don't know you!

Donating is an awesome thing. But you don't want to donate in a wrong mindset, you donate if you are feeling led to do it. It's so awesome to see how your little gift can go along way. And in a way you see your money go to good use, and you in tale are serving as well. Though this will be my first time to do a longer than a week mission trip, I'm excited that not only has Papa provided thus far, but he is continuing to provide for me. So next time you feel led to donate do it. Even if its your prayers, or just $10 dollars. That $10 is very appreciated, and put into doing good.

Anyways Thought I would let you know a little bit of what happened within my day :)

have a blessed evening all!

Ode To Randomness

OK time for randomness from callie today. SO first of all do you ever get songs stuck in your head and you're are like "WHY WON'T YOU LEAVE MY HEAD?!" Well That happens to me alot. It's like my mind is a radio station that is constantly going. At one moment it could be a dance song, another moment it could be screamo, another it could be indie, another moment it could be a worship song, and so on and so on. There has been two songs that have for some reason made it into my mind. One was because I just got hooked to the song ( which is BELOW vVv) another randomly came to mind, and it is SO ANNOYING lol. I'll let you enjoy and suffer with me.

The Ready Set- Love Like Woe







New Kids On The Block- You've Got It ( The Right Stuff)

Now Im telling you. For the New Kids on the block song, the only part that was stuck in my head, was the beginning. WHY? because that is all i know. And that is all I want to know of that song

As for The Ready Set? I think the music video is funny. Zombies, awesome dance party, why not love the music video (unfortunately you have to go find it yourself on youtube).

Another thing that just made me smile last night. I realized who one of my FAVORITE artist is. Kurt Halsey. I love his stuff. And if you don't know who he is I recommend you google him. His stuff is cute and unique, and funny at times. I love it! here is a sample of his work

Just a few that I picked out last night :) WELL here was a little randomness for the day! ENJOY!
Back to work I go.

Oh Forks How I love you :P

Oh how I loveeee Fork in the roads. You go on your path everything is find and dandy, and then WHAM! Your paths split 3 different ways. One way can bless you, the other can bless you, and the middle one is the best way.

How many times do we get to this place and just go with what we FEEL to be right? Do you know our feelings can be wrong sometimes? Yes that's right your feeling isn't always the smartest thing.

Its like your brain tells you where to go, and then your heart is like GO HERE NOW, you don't want to make your heart angry. It's like the Godfather (yeah i don't know why I mentioned the Godfather... The Godfather metaphor doesn't make sense at all) lol

Right now I am at this place where there are 3 ways to Go. I am torn between two of them. But you know what, I will not just go on feelings. NO! I will sit back, take a breather, and pray. And you know what? I will probably end up going in the middle road. Straight forward to the prize, to the ultimate joy. Yes its fun to take chances. But when chances hurt someone one way or another, chances are bad. So I will take the safety route.

I will follow Papa's path. Because that is where I can be safe, I can grow, and I can find ultimate joy. That path will not hurt anyone. Yes there may be forks that will come along the way, but I will meditate and trust that Papa will ultimately take me on the right path. You know why? Because he knows what's best. I don't. And that is fine with me.

I thought this last picture was necessarily fitting :)


Good luck, as FORKS come along the way haha! no but seriously! I wish you the best :) Have a blessed day!

Travis and Katie Janousek!

I loveee the sound of that! Yesterday August 6th, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. I was able to witness one of the most simple, yet stunning weddings I've ever been apart of. Katie was absolutely gorgeous, elegant, and breath taking. Travis was extremely handsome. Lets just say they are a good looking couple! AND of course the bridal party were just as stunning (cough cough especially the bridesmaids... we looked hot lol) But seriously! the wedding was beautiful! Derek did great, the music was great, ALL THE BRIDESMAIDS WALKED at perfect time! ( yes!!), and it was just fun!

Then the real party happened! We went to the Luge for Katie and Travis's reception! It definitely was ballin let me tell ya. The music was great (coughcough because someone has GREAT taste ;) ) the decorations looked gorgeous and simple, food was great, cakes looked and tasted amazing, and to top it all off we showed them off with sparklers! YES sparklers! so cool :). Now the happy couple is on their way to Cancun, Mexico for their honeymoon! Yay I am so happy so happy for them! Great wedding guys, definitely one I'll always cherish and remember!

As soon as I see the pics from the wedding I will let all of you guys check them out :). Also it's not EVERYday that I dress up wear makeup and jewelry :) i felt like such a girl haha its only because i love you katie! Well I must get back to work (yes I am helping out my dad by answering phones til about 4 woot!) why? because he is off to canada to play golf. why else go to canada lol anyways Tahtahfornow!

have a great day everyone :D

Phone Phobia? Or Maybe Just Fear...

Today has been eventful working at my Pops office, subbing in for the Receptionist. Let me tell ya, receptionist have a TOUGH job! Especially if you try to aviod using the phone at all cost. Being terrified of a phone does not help in line with being a receptionist. But you know what? I overcame my fear, and did a pretty good job! Still I hate the phone, but at least I have overcame something! WOOT! Now to do a good job as a Maid of Honor. ugh lol, we will have to see about that one.

For any of you that answer the phones for a living, I applaud you for a job well done! *applauds*. If you don't know what an * means, it puts your words into actions like *hugs*. SEE I hugged you via internet. Lame I know BUT at least you recieved a hug today AND it made you smile so HA! Well I am off to work again thought I'd take a little break. AHHH!!! the phone is ringing.... again. OK bye bye :)

Exhausted...

Just like this little girl above ^ I am exhausted. After a week of driving, today has been somewhat crazy. I guess being the maid of honor is a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. Today I have had a skype date with my old roomie and bestie Angelique, wrote thank you notes, tried to settle everything out with the dates for greece and such, soon will talk to jordan my other roomie that is AWESOME!, then I will have a skype date with Natalie, and thennnn i will juggle around the responisbilites of being the MOH. ugh I am tired lol. I also have to pack not only for Greece but for sunday thru wednesday for Camp Chaparral for 4 little 3rd grade girls.

OMGOSH i will explode by the time I go to Greece.

Here is my schedule for next week:
Sunday-Wednesday Camp.
Bacherlorette Party Friday.
Saturday tanning.

The next friday is the wedding. And then I have to pack and get EVERYTHING taken care of for Greece. I leave in about a month, and I am already exhausted! I have so much to do ughhh Please Papa keep me sane, keep me strong, and keep me focused.

well there is where my life is at in a nut shell how's yours? lol

Well i'm off tahtahfornow!

Sweet Home Alabama

Well HELLO AGAIN Alabama! I must say I've kinda missed you.

Well its nice to see you again. Though you were rainy yesterday, and I was EXTREMELY exhausted, I have enjoyed my time here. I got to sleep in today and it was MARVELOUS. I was sooooooo tired after getting up at 3 AM driving to Dallas, to take Dallas and my Pops to the airport as they went on their way to Jamaica to do mission work. After that was a 11 hour drive that me and mom dreaded. She was somewhat humorous grring at the rain and dumb drivers. I really enjoyed picking on her >:] lol WELL this week will consist of LOTS of driving , fun right? But Also seeing some awesome people along the way! I am glad to be back, and wish it could be longer. Unfortunately its not :/ But lets make the best of it ok ? I must be off to adventures TAHTAHFORNOW

until next time...

All Smiles

Ok I am all smiles, why you might ask?

Wellllll....

I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO GREECE!!


Yes that's right! I finished paying all my funds today, with my $370 pay check! WOOT! Also I am the maid of honor ( if you didn't read the blog below -----v) which is pretty exciting. I got new clothes today for the mission trip which is also exciting. I am going to get to go to mobile/ all of alabama as of this next week. Shower's galore. relaxing, getting to read. Pretty much I am all smiles. You know what?

Smiling is healthy, its nice, its good, and it makes everything seem ok. All in all Papa is doing some awesome things! WOOT! I just thought I would share with everyone about my smilies these days :) My favorite smiley might possibly be n_n ( i call him charlie :)) ANYWAYS i am off to bed GOODNIGHT ALL! :)

The Runaway Bride

So here is the season of weddings GALORE. Everyone is getting married. I know I have 2 weddings to go to in August. One I am in and one I am friends with so I am going. Funny to think I was suppose to be one of the several. Oh well. But you know what I am not bitter anymore. YES believe me at one point I was SO angry but now its like "eh" whateve. Today was somewhat of a crazy day. So I am in my friends wedding, and this afternoon she called me and asked me to be the maid of honor. THE MAID OF HONOR?! me?! I thought she was joking at first but she was serious. hmmmmmmm of course I said yes, but I was curious what the maid of honor would have to do. So I googled it as most people do and found some things about a maid of honor. A maid of honor is suppose to make the brides life easier "the right hand" woman basically. She keeps the brides VIRTUE intact. She gets rid of any people the bride doesn't want to see. Takes care of the showers. Calms the bride down. And just makes the bride not worry.

I can do that! What I don't understand is why say you will be the maid of honor, and then basically do nothing (NOT EVEN COME TO THE REHEARSAL DINNER) stupid girl. Anyways I am not frustrated I am just excited to be one and feel HONORED to be asked thanks Katie! I hope I serve you well :)

Seriously it's like wedding's are everywhere, do they get cold feet, do they want to runaway. I decided earlier this summer that I was going to think like I will never get married. Why? because i don't need distractions, and two because Papa is really all I need. I need to be independent. I need to see the world. embrace missions and meet new people. experience culture. You guys can get married have your weddings that is fine. I will get that one day, but as for now my calling is traveling. And you know what? Traveling is what I am going to do! So in away I am the runaway bride. Running to my Papa, running to something new, something organic, and something inconvenient. And you know what it feels great! I know he has someone pretty special out there for me. Whether I've found him or not, I don't know. But when it's time it will be time! For all of those getting married, married, dating, engaged, and such I am so happy for you I wish you the best of luck, for those who are single, embrace it! And the adventure. That is all :) kbye!

Weighing Inspector

It's official. I need to work out. Why you might ask?

1.) I haven't worked out in a LONG TIME mainly because I haven't worked out in forever.

2.) I need to lose weight because my bridemaids dress is a little tight. (just a little)

3.) I want to lose weight in general!

What I am shooting for is 12 lbs in 4 weeks. (mainly because I want to get to that weight not because I need it lol). Is it possible? I think so. I just need to work out. For some reason I have never been a weight that I've truly been happy with. I'm not fat, and I'm not skinny. SO i need to tighten those knotches, push for this! I can do it!

As for now I will go clean, help my mom out, and then work out! :) Here is my little thoughts of the day :) tahtahfornow!

Carolina Tide

Oh how I love John Mark McMillan's song, "Carolina Tide". Not only do I love that song, I love all his songs. He is probably my favorite Christian artist at the moment. I love his lyrical beauty he places on his songs, as well as, the way he can really bring together a wonderful musically filled worship/ concert. Seriously very unique! ANYWAYS enough about his music back to today.





SO I was in the mood to paint, and if anyone who has ever painted knows, it is best to sketch out what you shall be painting in a sketchbook or something. Just a little tid-bit info on me... I've only painted for a semester, never taken drawning classes, but for some reason I really love it. And unfortunately I haven't taken this time to paint SO that is why I want to. ANYWAYS I decided I wanted to paint, and had to come up with a picture. My old roomie told me I should paint to a song, and skimming through my iphone I came across Carolina Tide, and decided HEY why not paint to that. Several moments of sketching to the sketch book I decided what I was going to paint! (I can't tell you what it will be :P ) But I hope it turns out. I've missed painting. It relaxes me, in a way its neat to see how something can come together. I'll probably hate it at first, but as the progress goes on I will find something I love in it and truly turns out looking decent.


Today is filled with sleepiness, cleanness, artistic nitch, wonderful skype date, wonderful/colorful quitetime, and Greek studying :) I hope all of you guys are having a good day! Just thought I'd fill you in on my thoughts! :D k bye!

Happy Father's Day!

SO today is Father's day as everyone knows. And what you are looking at is my OFFICIAL father's day card to my daddy! lol

HEY don't judge! I think it's a masterpiece, very me, and my dad loved it! In many ways I feel that I owe it to my dad to show him so much appreciation for all he does. He does so much for me, and no matter what he loves me. No matter how dumb, retarded, and disappointing I think I am, I am not in his eyes. And for that I love him. Yes I admit it... I am a daddy's girl. Im not Denying it one bit :)

I also think today is a good day to honor our ultimate Papa. He loves us more than our fathers here on earth. He never leaves us. He loves us unconditionally. He guides us. Protects us. Teaches us. He is everything we strive for, and more. Though most of us believe that, I think we take him for granted andddd i think we look past the many blessings he places in our lives. All in all, Happy Father's Day Papa! thanks for creating my daddy here on earth, Myself, and the beauty all around me. I am your daddy's girl :)


ALSO I've decided to take what my other best friend Angélique told me the other day. She decided that after talking to 3 people she highly respected, that she was going to live like she will never get married. You know what I think i should do that too. I'm not gonna lie, I want to get married at some point. But if I think i'll never get married, I won't have any distractions. I won't constantly think about how I can attract someone to me. I wont have any alternative motives behind relationships with the opposite sex. I will be one with myself and my Papa. And you know what? For once I am happy.

Today I decided not to have toxins in my life that take away from the growth I am trying my hardest to keep strong. I'm tired of living a stagnate life. I want a steadfast endurance.

All in all my day has been eventful how about yours?

OH and HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Change IS Good.

Yes that is right. Say it with me:


CHANGE is good!


We all change. Through different seasons, different lifestyles, different friends, different relationships, as individuals we change. And in a way it is somewhat freeing.

I guess I have been thinking about it, and hearing about change from a lot of friends these days. Some are afraid of change, and some can't wait to embrace it. Where am I in this spectrum?

That's easy! I can't wait to embrace it! It means something new. Something not comfortable. And something unique and memorable. It presents new challenges, shows me how strong I can be, how weak I can be, and if I am willing to accept the fact that it is just around the corner.

I just got done having a VERY VERY long, much needed, and way overdue "Define the Friendship" talks with my best friend George. He described me as having a scribbly way of thinking, as he is that of the straight line. I laughed and pictured a little kid scribbling away at a little piece of paper and thinking it is art. It's true, I can see myself like that. But in the same since, I am happy that is me. lol I am better and embracing the chance to change. Well maybe not better but it excites me more.

With change I know I'll probably have to think more, annnnd I'll probably have to be more cautious, but you know what? This is an adventure! We all have adventures ahead of us. No you might not actually be leaving, BUT your adventure is in the midst of the changes that are instore. Don't lose hope. Everything will be exactly the same as you left it, the only difference will be you. You will be the one who has changed. whether for the good or bad.

All I say is to Embrace it.

:)

SLEEP

Why must sleep hate me ? No seriously why? Since I have been home my body just doesn't want to sleep. My hours of slumber are from 3 or 4 AM to about maybe 11. Really body why! Maybe i just don't get comfortable... Maybe my mind is racing... whatever it is needs to stop.


Did I get a ounce of sleep last night? NOPE! not at all... -_-

I wish I could be like this dog. Or any animal for that matter. I wish i could just fall asleep anywhere and just be content. Nope not at all. Now I must get ready for church, and be exhausted.


Sleep one day you and me will battle and you know what? I WILL WIN! :P well i must be off to get ready, possibly do a quiet time before church. wish me luck with staying awake today haha

The Result of Boredom.

As a result of being bored, my boredom results to the following:

• Finding Random Websites
• Reading
• Finding Music
• TV
• Productiveness

I have been bored recently and decided HEY I should totally show the world my random findings online. Now this is nothing new to most people but to me this is how I've recently wasted my time.

1.) MUSIC Adventure Time
This website by far is the coolest music website I have found.

YOU GO ON A MUSIC ADVENTURE!

2.) CLEVERBOT dun dun dun
Yes that is right. I ocassionally will argue with Robots. But little did you know the robot was HILARIOUS.

I had a recent convo with cleverbot about being a zombie. which ended with quoting lame songs. good times and wasted time.

3.) Bobby Burgess.
(no not the guy from the mickey mouse club. This guy was way ahead of his time. His randomness has made me want to embrace mine. I suggest starting from the beginning. I am only on 2001's entries. I know!

( someday I will meet you Bobby Burgess )

4.) Stuff Christians Like
I am also enjoying this blog as well. He makes me laugh!


These are the few websites I've found recently. There are more. but I think we look past talent! enjoy these RANDOM findings :)Periodically I will show you more but for now you only get to see 4 :P

Sometimes I Wish....

That things would just happen. Sometimes I wish that my heart would already be set for one, and we would have met. Sometimes I wish I could be in your arms, listen to your soft gentle words, feel the warmth of your smile as are heartbeats beat as one. Sometimes I wish you'd never quit fighting for me... Sometimes I wish things would just work out, that I could teleport to you, but i can't. Sometimes I wish you weren't such an JERK sometimes. Sometimes I wish I could see into the future. Sometimes I wish I didn't love so much .... sooner or later all my love will be gone. Sometimes I wish you could see into my heart and mind, and understand what goes on in this little life of mine. Sometimes I wish for more.... but you know what?..... life isn't meant for sometimes I wishes.... Life is meant for doing the impossible, seeing the world, and experiencing love (no matter how hard it is). One day, I will find you. One day we will meet, and we will know that it is right. One day we will challenge life to show us the impossible. One day we will fight for each other as all things come to a hault. One day you will be mine. Until that day comes I will wait. I will wait patiently and contently for you. I will pray for your strength, your drive, your heart, and your passion. I can be patient. No worries. One day, maybe today, tomorrow, a week, a month, a year, or more. Until then may you sleep sweet whoever you are , and know that our hearts are beginning to knit together as we speak. Goodnight to you I shall see you soon

♥callie

The Next Beginning Chapter.....

(Side Note I Wrote this May 24)

I may have told a few people about what crazy things God had in store for my coming life, but now I want to tell all. For about 2 or 3 months, God has placed missions on my heart. Why? I don't know. I thought I'd be the LAST person to ever be a missionary, but you know what? God has a funny way of doing things. Though this wasn't what I expected to happen I am thoroughly excited of what is in store!

[But back to my story] For the past 2 or 3 months God has placed missions on my heart. Thinking I would stay in mobile for a year and then see where God would take me, was far from what actually was going to happen (in the midst of my frustration). As no doors were opening I was placed with the realization that I'd be coming home. (Don't get me wrong I love home.... i just don't want to get stuck... AND i don't feel that God wants me here .... SORRY) On April 25, 2010 I was at North Mobile. As Pastor Ed was going through Ephesians, talking about how we need to stand for our calling and willing to do God's will... I got side tracked and wrote a simple pray down (don't judge! I like writing my prayers out :) ) "I feel You are pulling me toward missions. Where Father? Where ever it is I will go! I am trusting you Father. Yes I want to go to certain places, but maybe that's not where You have me. I trust you" If anyone knows, this is somewhat of a dangerous prayer to pray. Especially for someone that had stayed up til about 4am before going to church (i know dumb lol ).

The next day I went to Integrity (like every monday) Rick Thompson showed all the interns love the last day we were there. He bought us cake, and the whole office came down to thank us. He asked us all what would be doing after the internship, and i said "I could go anywhere, do anything, all in all a job is needed. But i feel as though I am suppose to do missions, where? I don't know but you know what ? Im not worried! everything will work out :) " After that he prayed for us, and the coolest thing happened! two people came and placed their hands on my shoulder(I had never had that happen before! SO COOL!) After the prayer was over this lady named Katherine(I think?) was standing right behind me [awkwardly catching me off guard O_o] this is how our convo went

Katherine:"So how long have you been wanting to missions for"
Me:"About a month in a half or so, maybe less. Funny I told myself I'd never do this... God makes me laugh sometimes"
Katherine "That's about how long it took me to realize I was suppose to that as well. I was in Indonesia for 7 years."
Me:" REALLY?! That's crazy. Yeah i still don't know where I'm suppose to go, but I'm not worried :)"
Katherine:" You know, God obviously put this on your heart for a reason. If you're suppose to go then you will go, If not then God will close that door in a heart beat. BUT when you know where you're suppose to go. You know! :) I'll be praying for you, and God's direction."
[end scene]
That kinda caught me off guard... but not as much as the next scene.

Right after she talked with me, a man named Mark Powell came up to me next. This is how our convo went:

Mark:"So you want to do missions?"
Me:(me somewhat freaked out this was all happening so fast)" I don't know I don't know I don't know, maybe?
Mark:"Well do you know where you "MAYBE" want to go?"
Me:"I was thinking about Japan... My friend Craig really wants to go, and it sounds really cool. But in all actuality... I'm not sure"
Mark: "Have you ever thought of Greece?"
[WAIT A MINUTE! did he just say Greece?! no way ... could this be...]
Me:"noooo ? Actually i haven't.
Mark:"Well my brother and sister in-law have been over in Athens, Greece for about 21 years working with the refugees. If you want I can give you their contact info? I feel like I'm suppose to help you"
Me:"Oh my gosh yes! I'll definitely get in contact with you for sure! I just want to think about this before i do anything you know?"
Mark "For sure! Stop by if you want to know more about it, and such. I look forward to talking to you ma'am"
[end scene]

After that day my whole world was changed. Since then to today it looks like I'll be going to Greece. And it looks like God has planned everything perfectly so I could actually do all of this. As I await for a phone call from International Teams headquarters for a phone interview before the Review Committee determines whether or not I should go, I am confident this is what I am suppose to do. I never would have dreamed that 1.) I'd get to cross something off my bucket-list [ Going to Greece, and possibly explore Europe] 2.) That God would be able to use me in this awesome plan. 3.) That this small-town Texan would get to explore, see the world, see how her gifts would be used, and how her faith would soon be challenged. It looks as though I am planning to go sometime after august for 3 months right now ... [so i can see what i will experience, see if this is really where God has me, and also get as much info as a I can] After that I will be coming back to the states, and determining whether or I will go for 2 years (or more). The reason i have to do it this way is mainly because you can either go up to 3 months, or 2 years and more. If I do plan on going for 2 years I will have to raise ALOT of money (if you ask me how much you will probably freak, and ill probably laugh), but thats ok ... because if thats what I am suppose to do God will provide :) No worries. I wanted to let everyone know my plans as of right now. Sorry if I've kept you outta the loop... I just wanted things to be finalized before I said anything! Please keep me in your prayers. Pray for guidance, that things would come together smoothly, my safety, and that God will use me in ways I never could imagine.

I can't wait! This is sooooo exciting! I'm ready for something new! Thanks for reading :) I hope all of you have a marvelous day and I shall update on anything new! SORRY THIS IS SO LONG! :(

Until next time: See you soon!

The End of the Last Chapter....

(side note I wrote this May 2nd right before I graduated :'(/:) )


To ALL my dearest friends,

Thank you for the experience I have always dreamed of. The past four years have been filled with life, love pain, laughter, anxiousness, peace, contentment, passion, confusion, randomness, and any other word you can think of. YOU fill in the blank _______________. :P I felt like I should thank you for what an impact you all have had on my life the past four years, that will last for a life time. As we all go our separate ways (some staying here, some across the country, some across the world) I pray that we always remember this time we've had together, and cherish the memories. Though I am sad to go (because all of you) I know I have made some amazing friends that I'll have for a life time on. Some of you I've laughed with, some I've cried with, some I've been random with, and some I've been serious with . Thank you. Some of you may not know it but you have helped me through some of the darkest points in my life. You have shared your experiences, thoughts, talents, tears, and hearts with me. And for that I truly feel so lucky, and blessed to have ever gotten to know each of you. Again Thank you! I shall be praying for each of you on the next chapters in your lives and I EXPECT to hear from you! I wish you each the best, I will miss you all, and I truly love each of you from the bottom of my heart. May your journey be fun, may you remember the times we had, and may you go onto glorify the Lord with each gift you have! I can't wait to see what is in store for each of your lives. I apologize in advance if you weren't tagged. (Facebook is lame... end of story). All in all yall are PRETTY MUCH AMAZING! And instead of saying goodbye.... I'll just see you very soon! :) Love you guys!!

With all my love,
♥callie