10:37 AM

Graduation

Posted by Sam

So Graduation was on Saturday, and it still doesn't seem real that I'm done with high school, forever. The past four years have flown, and this year was gone in the blink of an eye. I can honestly say though, that I'm glad it's over. I'm ready for the next chapter in life, whatever that may be. I'm ready to be on my own, fulfilling my dreams. I'm so excited to see what the next few years bring to my life. There are so many possibilities and opportunities, so it will be fun to see where life takes me.


Graduation was a lot of fun, and we didn't have a bomb threat, so I'd say it was a success. ;)  The speakers at Graduation challenged us to follow our dreams, leaving behind the securities of life that we know, and to embark on the adventure that we've dreamed of, the one that has been planned for us before we were even born.  Our class motto is ' Security is mostly superstition. It does not exist in nature...Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.'  After reading that quote I realized that life is going to be what I make of it. Each day will only turn out to be as good as I make it. And I want to make the most of everyday, living a life of faith and service, being the girl that God created me to be, going where I am led..even if it takes me away from the ones that I love. So for those of you who actually read this, I hope you choose to make the most of everyday. Don't miss out on your life, you've only got one chance to make it everything you've ever dreamed of.














Abbi, Allen, Jeff, Me, and Tawnya















Anna and me















Mom and me















My AP English teacher, Mr. Stephens and me















Tawnya and me with Grandparents















Allen and me














Me and the sisters  =)















Tawnya and me















Tawnya, Whitney and me. We grew up together. =)















Me, Allen, and Tawnya















Dad and me





- Sam

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8:28 AM

I was tagged..

Posted by Sam

What was I doing 10 years ago?

I was 7 years old, so I was probably playing softball, attending 2nd grade [ and hating it to the point of making myslef throw up before school, so mom would think I was actually sick] and doing other things that 7 year old enjoys...


5 things on my to-do list today:

1. Get things to Jen to send in a container for Honduras..

2. Lunch with mom..

3. Shopping with mom

4. see Sayesha get voted off American Idol

5. go to bed early. =)


5 snacks I enjoy:

1. mint oreos

2. apple pie

3. clementines

4. peanut butter and banana sandwich

5. creme wafers


5 things I would do if I were a billionaire:

1. move to Honduras

2. make people move there with me.

3. buy a house

4. move a bunch of homeless people into my new house

5. visit Africa, China, Australia, Russia, Hawaii, Haiti, and Peru


5 bad habits:

1. I drink sweet tea way too much.

2. I'm addicted to Facebook, and now imovie...thanks Adam Ellis. ;)

3. Apparently, I chew my gum loudly... :p

4. I get annoyed too quickly with people who don't act responsibly

5. I'm selfish


5 places I have lived:

1. Vienna, WV

2. Williamstown, WV

3. Honduras...well, in a few short weeks I will anyway.

4. --

5. --


5 jobs I've had or have:

1. Witten Farm Market

2. Limited Too

3. Pizza Place

4. Student

5. Slave..  ;)


5 people I want to know more about (you're tagged!): Rachel, Maria, Ashley, Tawnya, Adam

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5:02 PM

Mothers Day

Posted by Sam

Over the past couple of years I have decided that I love big families. I've started an adopted family and I have adopted brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, a couples set of grandparents, and probably 12 or 13 mommas.  It's a big family, and I am loving it. Nothing in this world beats family. I love the people that I have adopted as family, the 'mommas' that I've adopted are some of the best women on the face of this earth. They never fail to be an example of what the Christian journey should look like. Their lives reflect the love of Christ in everything they do. I've developed amazing relationships with them, and they are some of the most Christ-like women I have ever met. I hope to be like them someday. I cherish each of these relationships, I have no idea why I get to call them family because I sure as heck don't deserve them, but I will forever be grateful. Each of them hold a special place in this heart, and the love they have shown has touched some of the deepest places in my soul. 


But the momma that gave birth to me is the most special of them all. She is one of the most amazing people you'll ever meet. And again, I'm not sure why I'm the girl with the best momma around, but I sure am grateful. So in honor of this Mothers Day, I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. Thanks for taking care of me when I was sick, and being there when I cried, and making me laugh. Thanks for showing me the love of Christ and for being the best mom anyone could ask for. Thanks for being the caring and loving woman that you are, and teaching me to be that way. Thank you for loving me even when I was hard to handle at times. Thanks for teaching me right and wrong. Thank you for teaching me to follow my dreams with all my heart. Thank you for teaching me to not give up when times are rough, and thank you for supporting me in everything I've ever done. Thank you for being a woman of service, dedication, and love. Thanks for being my best friend. Thank you for all the shopping days, and days of laying in the sun to just be together. Thank you for being my mom. You've taught me so much over the years, and someday I hope to be as good of a mom as you have been. I love you more than you could ever know.

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