One of many things I have learned from Barrett is.....

SMILE, and I am reminded of that every time I see him.

"you are the best thing that has ever been mine!"

* Yeah we are all beachy and yucky in this picture

* Yeah we have our little fights here and there

*Yeah we aren't perfect

*But yeah, we ARE best friends, and YEAH we love each other.

I'm home.

I'm sad, but I'm happy.

I hate how I miss FL then go back then come back sad, but then im happy after a few days, but then I start missing everyone again. I'm ready to move back. Please pray for me to have wisdom in the next year of the decisions I need to make. I know this weekend wasn't as good as last time I was down, and I'm sorry I didn't get a lot of time with you all, but I'll be back soon. I promise. I love you all, and I can't wait to see you all soon again!

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

Rest In Peace

Many of you probably saw my facebook post about work be depressing.

My friend/co-worker Chelsea's mom had a heart attack and died unexpectedly. She's 18, she still lives with her dad, her mom was their main income. She has been so scared, and worried about what will happen next. She might have to drop out of college just so she can work more hours to provide for her family. Her dad is disabled, and can only make up to $700 a month.

Story #2,

A sophomore at my school (16) got hit by a car early last week. He was crossing the road at dusk the driver didn't have his lights on, and his mirror hit Nick square in the head. He was in critical condition for about 4 days but he was stable. Then, on Saturday he started getting worse, the pressure in his brain was so bad that his parents decided it was time to let him go. They took him off the medication, and he died in 20 min.

Why would I be telling you all this?

1. Pray. Pray for these families. Pray they will have a good holiday season through all this. Pray they will find God through this. Pray everything will work out for them. Pray they have the strength to move on with life.

2. Be grateful. Be grateful for all we have. Our moms, dads, siblings, friends. Be grateful for the time you get to spend with these people. Be grateful for life! The day this happened I saw SOOO many pregnant women come through my line at work. That was just like God reminding me "look new life!"

So to wrap things all up. Rest in Peace Nick Pender. Rest in Peace Mrs. Robin.

Your the Peanut Butter to my Jelly.

HEE, yeah I'm cheesy like that ")

Mama, you taught me to do the right things.
So, now you have to let your baby fly.
You've given me everything that I will need.
To make it through this crazy thing called life.
And I know you watched me grow up,
and only want what's best for me.
And I think I found the answer to your prayers.

Haha sorry, but this is pretty hysterical.

Trust God

"and when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for awhile."

I'm missing you so much
Can't help it, I'm in love (love)
A day without you is like a year without rain
I need you by my side (side)
Don't know how I'll survive
A day without you is like a year without rain
Ohhohoh, Woooaaahh woaahh

So, let it pour!

and know we will get back to that again!

Mine come by Thursday :) eek!

It will all be ok!

I don't tell anyone about the way you hold my hand*
I don't tell anyone about the things that we have planned
I won't tell anybody, Won't tell anybody
They wanna push me down, they wanna see you fall down

I won't tell anybody that you turn the world around
I won't tell anybody that your voice is my favorite sound
I won't tell anybody, Won't tell anybody
They wanna see us fall, they wanna see us fall down

I don't need a parachute, baby if I've got you
Baby if I've got you, I don't need a parachute
You're gonna catch me, You're gonna catch if I fall (Down, down, down)

Don't believe the things you tell yourself so late at night
And, you are your own worst enemy, you'll never win the fight
Just hold onto me, I'll hold onto you
It's you and me up against the world, it's you and me

I don't believe anything, don't trust anyone but me
But I believe you when you say were never gonna fall
Hand behind my neck, arm around my waist
Never let me hit the ground, you'll never let me crash

I don't need a parachute, baby if I've got you
Baby if I've got you, I don't need a parachute
You're gonna catch me, You're gonna catch if I fall (Down, down, down)

I don't need a parachute, baby if I've got you
Baby if I've got you, I don't need a parachute
You're gonna catch me, You're gonna catch if I fall (Down, down, down)

I won't fall out of love, I won't fall out of
I won't fall out of love, I won't fall out of
I won't fall out of love, I won't fall out of
I won't fall out of love, I fall into you

I don't want it to be like this.......
I want it to be like THIS!

Feeling very lonely tonight.

Mom is sick
Dad is gone
Kids are sleeping
Its dark, I'm scared.
I wanna talk to you.

Yeah I didn't get my license

Yeah I'm not with my dad on my birthday

Yeah I'm not with you on my birthday

it sucks, but that just means the ones in the future will be amazing!

Thank you to everyone who has made it awesome through all the crapiness.

Be who you are!

"My names Copper and I'm a hound dog. *whoooohoooo*

So cute :)

I believe it is time for a count down!! !:)

15 DAYS!!!!

Pssst! I have a secret!

I love you!

Hee :)

Forget a yorkie.. I want this guy!!! :)

I miss you!

I just want to lay on the couch and watch cheezy girly movies, and have you laugh

at me cuz I'm crying.

Today:

It's Friday! :)

One year... omg :) love!!!

Due Date... funny stuff!

Laughing at Steph cuz she said compromise. co-promise.. bahaha :)

Being happy about coming to FL!

Omg I get my license in a week... OMG I am going to be 17 in a week!! WHaaaa?!

Telling Daddy bye for 2 weeks :'(

HOMEWORK.. lotssss of it. Spanish project.. bleh.

Texting my other big brother (Barrett) :)

That's about it.

Oh ya I love you!

~Raychel :)

Because, there beautiful...

Mike Posner

He has a pretty awesome voice :)

Look him up.

I Just Want to fix this.

I really hate to say it but;

Life is really sucking this year

Ya people miss me, but they don't know how hard it is for me to be away from EVERYONE.

They have each other. I have none of them here with me. I'm not trying to be selfish, but its hard.

I'm missed my best friends birthday. I missed a halloween party. I'm missing the fair. I'm missing baseball games. I'm missing all those "hang out after church days" I'm probably going to miss the coffee house, and my best friends biggest dance show of the year. Summer of 2011 please come quicker.

Anyways. sorry for complaining. I love all you guys, and miss you a lot.

Such a cute song.

Mama you taught me to do the right things
So now you have to let your baby fly
You've given me everything that I will need
To make it through this crazy thing called life
And I know you watch me grow up and always want whats best for me
And I think I found the answer to your prayers

And he is good, so good
He treats your little girl like a real man should
He is good, so good, he makes promises he keeps
No he's never gonna leave
So dont you worry about me
Dont you worry about me

Mama theres no way you'll ever lose me
And giving me away is not goodbye
As you watch me walk down to my future, I hope tears of joy are in your eyes

Cuz he is good, so good
He treats your little girl like a real man should
He is good, so good, he makes promises he keeps
No he's never gonna leave
So dont you worry about me
Dont you worry about me

"You leave home, you move on, you do the best you can."

I wanna go home.

"All I want for Christmas is you!"

Well that's adorable.... :)