Finally Here

Well we finally got here at the hotel around 4:30. I am so excited about tomorrow. I am glad I get the chance to come to Lads to Leaders.

Tomorrow

Well tomorrow is the day we will all go to Lads to Leaders. I am so excited. I can't wait to get there. I hope everybody has a safe trip there and back. Good luck in everything you do! See you there!

Being You

Have you ever thought "man I wish I was just like you?"  My whole life I have heard people say I wish I had your looks or I wish I could be as smart as you.  I mean really people!  God made you who you are.  If you be just like someone then there won't anybody to be you.  You were put on this Earth for a reason.  Not everybody has the same looks, personality, abilities, or friends but that don't make you any less of a person.  Stay true to yourself.  You are amazing just the way you are!

Technology

In today's society there are tons of forms of technology from cell phones to laptop computers.  People are constantly  coming up with new forms of technology.  With all these ways of being able to communicate with someone there is several ways to tell other people about God.  When you text someone are you talking about who you like or are you telling them what they have to do to go to Heaven?  Just think if someone is texting and driving and the person they are texting is you.  If that persons wrecks and dies what would be the last thing they read from you?  Would they have been reading a message from you about God or will it be a message full of drama and lies?

West Concord

Well tonight we traveled to West Concord Church of Christ to do our speeches, songs, and Bible reading.  I was so nervous!  The last time we went to do this at West Concord I was the youngest in the youth group and now I am the oldest.  Everybody did such a good job!  Even little Enoch and Jaiden did something being the youngest two participating in Lads to Leaders.  During the girls performing little Bayley leaned over to me and said "Your going last because your oldest."  I don't know if that is really why I went last but maybe being the oldest isn't so bad after all!

Advertisement

We have all seen the commercials advertising a certain product.  The commercial for Skittles uses the saying "Taste the Rainbow", Hershey's are said to be "Simple Pleasure Chocolates."  These are how people view these items.  How do people view you as a Christian?  When people see you do they think of how good you are or how bad you treated them?  God wants us to be good people and to teach his word.  If we don't present ourselves to people in the proper way then they won't think very much of us as Christians.  So think about it how do people view you?  How do you present your self?

Packing

Well last night I finally packed for Lads to Leaders!  I am so excited!  I usually pack like two weeks in advance!  I have driven my mom crazy with wanting to pack.  See you all Thursday!

My Grandmother

My grandmother's name is Helen.  She is a member of the Church and she is a wonderful Christian lady.  She is always there for me when I need her.  My grandmother is constantly encouraging me to do better.  She doesn't miss a band concert or softball game.  My grandmother deals with me aggravating her when I am out of school and watches movies with me no matter how many times we have seen them all ready.  I love my grandmother so much and I don't know what I would do with out her.

Finished Scrapbook

Well today I finished my scrapbook.  This is my seventh year doing scrapbook.  It took me a while but I got it done.  I can't wait til you all will be able to see it next week!

Best Friends

I have some of the best best friends anyone could ask for.  I have three best friends.  I can talk to them about anything.  If I need anything they are they.  We might not have been friends our whole lives but we are sisters for the rest of them!

Kayla Kilgore

Kayla Kilgore is my big sister.  She isn't my real sister but she has known me since I was born.  Kk is a great role model for me.  She is there for me when I need to talk and she sticks up for me when someone is being mean to me.  Kayla is in college right now to become a registered nurse.  She doesn't give up when she has her mind set on something.  I haven't seen my big sister in a while so I can't wait to be able to see her next week and have her come to my softball games.  I love my big sister so much and she means the world to me!

Spring Break

Well Spring Break is finally here!  I am so glad to have a break from school for a week.  Every year you here people talking about what they are going to do over the break.  Most of the time during Spring Break people go to the beach, but not me I am staying home and I am glad I am.

Two Weeks Left

Well there is two weeks left before we all will head to Lads Leaders.  I almost have scrapbook done!  I still have tons to do!  Next week I have to really get down and learn my speech and practice my song.  I can't wait to see all of you there!

Working on Scrapbook

Well today I sat down and really worked on scrapbook. Every year my scrapbook ends up being extremely too thick so I am trying to change that this year. Lads to Leaders is two weeks away and I still have tons to do to get it done on time. Today I also got my divider page pictures taken and about three sections done. I really shouldn't procrastinate.

Being Thankful

Are you thankful for what you have? We always ask for stuff we want at Christmas, birthdays, or just whenever but we never really stop and say thank you for what we have. Most of us have loving families and friends. Recently my friend Alexis lost her mom. Now how do you think she feels? While the rest of us are out asking for stuff we probably don't really need she is wanting her mom back. So next time instead of being so absorbed in what we want lets be thankful for what we have.

Asking Questions

Have you ever heard a little kid ask a bunch of questions? All my life I have heard if I have a question to ask it. That no question is a stupid question unless you do not ask it. I used to ask questions all the time and sometimes I still do. I hardly ever ask questions in school. As Christians we should constantly be wanting to learn more about God and asking questions if you have any. We can go to our preachers, parents, elders, deacons, or just go to the Bible for answers. Just remember that no question is stupid unless it's not asked!