SEVEN DAYS!!

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OHhhh yes!! I will be outta here in SEVEN days...the countdown started back in december, with 75 days. Mehgan and I will be heading out on Wednesday March 8. We will be gracing the beautiful beach of Myrtle with our presence for one week--though I hardly think that's enough time. This is the "backyard" of our hotel--a lazy river?! what in the world?!! I'm so super excited...I've missed the sand...oh how long it's been. I pine for the smell of the ocean! I long to feel the salt drying out my skin! I love to feel the hot sun roasting my epidermis--only to turn it a dark bronze. Okay-enough poetry. :) SEVEN DAYS....

WOW.

Wow and DOUBLE WOW. I am extremely frustrated right now. I'm in college because that's what I'm supposed to do and "I have to have a degree." Do I want to be in college? Who does, really? Do I want a degree? Yes, of course. I have had 3 different majors: business, elem ed. and now middle school math ed. (Am I crazy? perhaps). I don't like IUPUI for many reasons. One of the most important ones: not a good education program. (Josh & D: excellent engineering program, and for that, I DO recommend IUPUI). There are so many ideas that have popped into my head within the last couple weeks. Things that I don't like to think about, but have to because they are life decisions. I'm beginning this semester to take my math classes for my middle school math education. I just had a math test, thought I did good on, barely passed it. This is really frustrating for me, especially because this is only the FIRST course of like 12 that I have to take. In order to maintain scholarships, I have to keep my GPA up--this is not the way to do it. I'm starting to freak out...I know I know "don't freak out, God will let you know his plan in due time." Honestly though, that isn't much help to me right now. Perhaps, my faith is lacking and needs to be strengthened. In fact, I know it does. But I can't do this on my own. Will you guys pray with me and for me please? I love you all so much! I know it may be hard to think, "Miriam is upset?"---because I've always been told I'm almost "too" happy sometimes...but we all have downs . Thanks guys!

Je t'ai a l'oeil!

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C'est Dhimitry. La photo a été prise tôt le matin. Nous sommes fous ! Il a venu à Indiana pour dix jours. Aujourd’hui, il est revenu à la France. Tu va ma manque beaucoup. Dieu est travailler dans la cœur de Dhimitry. Et je suis heureuse a voir quel Dieu suffira ! Tchao !

This is Dhimitry. This picture was taken early this morning. We are crazy! He came to Indiana for 10 days. Today, he went back to France. I will miss him so much! God is working in Dhimitry’s heart. And I am happy to see what God will do! Bye!

The Cutest Couple

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Everyone knows that this is Chris and Becca. But just because you know WHO they are, doesn't mean that you KNOW them. I've had the awesome opportunity to get to KNOW them individually and as a couple and I am so blessed to be apart of their lives. Sometimes they might feel a little out of place, but honestly, I dont know what I'd do without my handsome brother Chris or my beautiful sister Becca. Chris has a heart to serve God, cook awesome food, and play music--which he does EXTREMELY well, might I add. And Becca has a compassionate heart, a silly sense of humor and a passion to help the sick. Chris thank you for encouraging me, I love you SO MUCH Chris! And Becca, you are gorgeous and I love you A LOT!

Vegas

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This precious little girl is holding Chris and Becca's son. His name is Vegas and he's only 2 months old. If you haven't met him, you really should plan to visit him. He is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. (And he potties on a potty-pad! how cute!?)

Sisters

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Yeah, Becca is DEFINITELY LICKING! beth's eye. They have a weird relationship...they bond in unusual ways. But who doesn't have their special way of bonding?

Weirdos!

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Going to school can be such a drag! But thankfully I only have classes 2 days a week. Another bonus: I get to ride with these 2 boys to school. ---well, USUALLY it's a bonus. This is Adam Hardy and Justin Jackson. Both graduated from EH in 2005 and are going for radiography. Being the only girl, I have to put up with a lot, as well as stick up for us females. I also tolerate hunting story after hunting story--the kids are hunting freaks! When we ride w/ Justin, I get lost in the camouflage in the back seat..it's crazy! A few times, they've played a couple middle school games on me like: moving the truck to the next parking row over, so i stand around and look for it, all the while they're watching me and laughing. Or like when they left me at school and had to turn around and come get me. Did I mention the time Adam told me to dodge the pot hole and I did instinctively before deciding it was a stupid idea since i was driving on 4" of ice? We ended up in a bean field. These are a just a few of the many daily adventures with Adam and Justin. They are like two peas in a pod, perhaps closer than 2 males should be, but it's all in love :) I'm really glad I get to ride with them!!

Ticket to heaven...

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Behold..the almighty church bus: the only way to get to heaven...right?

Okay, so those of you who didn't ride the church bus last night to Rushville, I put you on my prayer list. We were supposed to meet at the church at 530 to leave. My phone rings at 530...groggily I roll over and answer to a beckoning, "where are you!? are you coming?" --I looked at the clock to realize i had overslept on my little nap.."Uh, I'll just drive separately." So I rode with the parentals instead. On the way home, however, my tushy was on a bus cushy. I was informed that I was only "half-way" to heaven...that would put me somewhere near purgatory. Yikes..I better start on my "Hail, Mary's"!!

I began to think about what if getting on the bus REALLY was my ticket to heaven? But because of my laziness and lack of responsibility, I overslept and missed my ride..ultimately missing out on eternity in heaven? If this was the case, Mirm would be in DEEP trouble! Thankfully, however, God is gracious and his mercies are new every morning, and that is not how we receive eternal bliss. But then I was thinking, "How often have I missed the move of God or even worse, hindered His move because I was too lazy and irresponsible? Because I felt like doing something else?????" Think about it.

Bonding...

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Beth & I had a girls' night out Friday nite. Just a few humorous pictures from our date.

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Perhaps one of her best modeling poses. Cool tree, eh?

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I know, I know. What a dork!?

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Beth's best impression of the couple beside us gettin their kiss on...yucky.

What an awesome God!?

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We are so blessed that our God is a God of second chances, third chances and sometimes even more. Drew's re-dedication is just one of those extra chances, that he decided to take advantage of. And for that, I'm really excited! We all should be rejoicing with Drew (and the angels of course!) Make sure to say a prayer for Drew this week as he comes to your mind, and even call him to give him a word of encouragement. It's always nice to have help when you're starting something new. We've been talking about the body of Christ a lot on many different blogs. Let's be who we've been talking like we are and let's start by encouraging and blessing others!