Pictures!! (Continued)

Pictures!!

Yeah so I just send pics from my cell to my computer....so here are some of them!! Some are sunday school kids and some are friends.

haha

Yeah....so I am definitely owned "I've never" tonight. haha....jkjk. I went to my friend Cathys birthday party...and we played this game called "I've never" and basically...someone says something they've never done...and you've done it you put one of your fingers down...and after you get all 5 fingers down your out and you have to do a dare. And well...Nicole and I ended up getting out at the same time...so we both had to do a dare. lol...we had to see how many Chocolate eggs we could fit in our mouth...she got 10, and I almost gave up...but I got 12..haha...HECK YES! It was amazing...till I almost chocked cause one of them started slipping down my throat...lol...and so I went to spit it out and about 7 or 8 came out as well...haha. I dont know I'll be eating one of those for a while. Oh but was it ever fun.

~Court~

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HAHAHAHAHA

Yeah.....so I wrote a poem at school today...what else do I do at school? And so when I got home I put music to it...it kinda sucks, but whatever. Its like...a prayer...but I'll tell you I suppose. Im in a really weird mood. Anyways...here it is...

I'm crying out to you
Change me
Make me yours

Keep me in your presence lord
keep me in your sight
Keep me in your arms

Stay by my side forever lord
Stay in my life
In my heart

Make me new
Make me real
make me yours


Hope you liked it!!

Hmm

K....so I was at bible study tonight...and I started thinking, do we really need to ask God to help us, because, he knows before we do what we're about to ask. If we don't even think about asking, and we just live with what we have, will God still give us Miracles. Like the crippled Beggar, outside the temple, he never ASKED for Gods help, he never ASKED for healing, but it happened. It never really says he even thought about asking, or thought about what it was like to be "normal" but...God still granted him with strength, and healing. Maybe, just maybe if we trust enough...we don't even have to ask....maybe God will grant us with blessings. Think for a moment, think about miracles that have happened in the last year, big or little....either, you passed a grade in school and you werent sure you would, or you made it through the year alive, or anything. You know? Anything good can be a miracle. I actually consider this a miracle. Over the last year or so, I've had about 3 people come into my life whom I haven't talked to in what seems like a million years. And I've met a whole bunch of amazing people. Anyways..I have to go.

ttyl

YAY

Yeah....so I went to the Relient K Concert last night with Simone, and other people....but mainly simone...haha. It was fun, after Relient K came on. The Concert started at 8 and relient K came on at like...quarter to 10...stupid opening bands. They werent even really that good. MMM...good old Jugo juice though. Haha...there were about 4 guys in front of us in the "moshpit" that were just wasted. HILARIOUS! Yeah..it was fun. AND yesterday.....I got an email address that was very much appreciated. I can't say whos cause theres a certain person or 2 that cant know right now. So yeah....yesterday was an awesome day. AND today....I get to go to Brownies!!!! This little girl from my church (well...I guess not so much little anymore....she just turned 8 *tear*) asked me to go to brownies with her tonight cause its some "bring a friend" day or something. I'm so pumped! HAHA. Yeah...good times. Anyways....I have to go...and Navigator...call me!!! My cell number is 835-7304.

Court

Shout outs!

Well...I was sitting here...thinking....I know some pretty cool...so Im gonna name some of them...sorry if I miss anyone!!

~Samantha, AKA Ashlee...SO COOL! my sister!
~Amanda (Nav) - I love you...call me while you're here
~Alicia...yes my sister
~Tammy (Williams) SO COOL!
~Simoner
~Jackie
~Naomie
~Dana
~Arlene
~Ashley (guy)
~Micheal
~Amanda Robinson!!!!!
~and everyone else I've ever met...haha.

Do you ever?

Do you ever feel like sometimes, you don't matter as much?
Like you try your hardest, and its never good enough
Like you have to do drastic things to get noticed?

Do you ever feel like...someone else is the number one,
and you're just there when your needed?
Like, you want to break down and cry because you feel alone?

Do you ever feel like someone you love, and should love you back,
doesnt love you as much as they should?
Like, they care about someone else that your close to better?

Or is it just me?
Am I the only one,
who feels like this?

*tear*

Yeah....so, I'm sitting here, listening to "Jesus take the wheel" by Carrie Underwood. I am actually almost in tears, because, I know I really need to start letting Jesus be in Control of my life. Im not a big fan of country music, but this song really sticks out to me because it seems like it is just for me. God works in amazing ways, and he's really been working in my life, trying to show me that I need to give it up, all of it...he needs to have it. Its so much easier said than done. But Im getting there.

~Court~




Jesus take the wheel Take it from my hands Cause I can't do this all on my own I'm letting go So give me one more chance To save me from this road I'm on Jesus take the wheel

Hmm

K...I was just listening to the songs on my computer....and a song that I've never listened to came on...Its by casting crowns...its called "praise you in this storm" and I didnt really pay too much attention to the words...until the words "I will praise you in this storm" caught my attention. See...theres been a lot going on lately with different things...Church issues and stress with some friends and stuff...and I've really been struggling with keeping up with Devotions and prayer etc. And I've been trying to get back into the habit...and then this song comes along...I really do need to praise God, no matter what happens. I can't let all the baggage keep me from God. I know thats the devil working...and I hate it! I really want to praise God through whatever happens...I really want to trust him...to know that he won't dish out anything we can't handle...sometimes it doesnt seem that way though. Could I ask that I get a little short prayer...from someone...anyone...asking that not only me...but every Christian can praise God no matter what happens? I think its very important, and extremely hard. I've recently had a bit of a renewal with God...last saturday at Quench...and it feels amazing. But I just really need help from God to keep that up with all thats going on. I know I cant rely on everyone else to pray for my spirituality...and thats not really what Im saying. I dont know what Im saying actually. Hopefully you get it.

Thanks!
~Court~

haha

Yeah...so that wasnt the poem I wanted to put on here...this is the one!

Why do we run?
why do we hide?
from God

Maybe we're scared
or Ashamed
but of what?

Condemnation?
Judgement?
Ridicule?

Who cares??
We're Christians in a secular world
We SHOULD be rejoicing

We shouldn't hide who we are
Who we long to be
who we cry out for

Faking it?
Sunday Christians,
Monday drunks!

You chose you're own life
Stick to the life you chose
Don't be ashamed of who you are

Next time you feel useless,
and even worthless
Remeber this one person GOD!

....

So I wrote 3 poems in science today...and I wanted to post one, so I hope this one makes sense.

I'm lost in a world of Confusion
Wondering, why am I even here?

Asking "will I ever make a difference?"
I know everyone has a purpose

Sometimes I feel like I work and work
and get absolutely nowhere

Am I going somewhere?
Or am I staying still in a speeding world?

Am I making a difference?
Or should I just stop trying?

I know I have God on my side,
But I really feel like Im going nowhere

All I want to do is show someone, anyone love
My love, Christ's love

Am I doing that?
Am I showing love and compassion?

I don't know,
You tell me!

So..

Yeah....So were watching 3 kids from my church while their parents are away, and its sooo fun. Their names are Teagan (8), Shane (5) and Julia (1)...and they are the best kids ever. Seriously...they're well behaved (most of the time) and Polite and yeah, but I love them so much. Julia plays hide and seek all the time with us. And OMG she gave me the worst scare ever today. I was doing the dishes...and Teagan and Shane were playing a game, and I went to check on them, and Julia wasnt with them anymore. And So I started panicing because she wasnt anywhere to be found! It was only about 5 minutes, but like...the longest 5 minutes of my life. WIth the thoughts of, "She fell and hit her head and is is dead, or almost dead" or, "she somehow got the door open, and left" you know the feeling. I was searching all over, and I went upstairs, but all the doors were closed, then I got lightbulb, haha...Teagan left her door open and Julia went in and closed it. So I walked in....and she got that "uh-oh" look on her face, and yeah it was pretty funny. Anyways...I dont really have too much to say, so Im gonna go.

ttyl
~Court~

Prayer

Prayer is something you do, when you need God
Prayer isnt something you do when you WANT something

You pray when you need something, but also to show God your love for him
Prayer is to show God your open to him


If I could ask just one favour. I cant go into details, but I have a friend and shes having a really hard time, and if you pray, please pray for her, please ask that God would help her and keep her safe through this hard time.

Thanks everyone, I love her to peices, shes one of my best friends. I know if everyone says one prayer then it can make a world of difference.

~Court~

Nachos!

Hey...so we had DYB practise last night...I couldnt play, but I listened (amazing music)...and as always, we went out after, to moxies. And yeah...so I decided I'd order some nachos. Little did I know...the nacho plate was like...a foot and a half long, yeah...I could hardly eat any of it, so yeah it finished itself pretty fast though with Phil, Paul and Nick. But it was fun. The DYB is so sad right now....there was like...15 people there...mind you, edmonton wasnt there, but still...we used to have like...30 or 35 members. It sucks. But thats alright. Anyways...thats about it...we have Quench (youth praise and worship) tonight at church...Im so excited...but simone (the loser) isnt going...haha I {heart} you simone!!! Guess what? For all of you who know this story...I SAW ERIC/ANDREW TODAY!!!!!!! If you dont know the story...ask and I'll tell you..haha.

ttyl
~Court~

LoL

Wow...so lots of posts this week...its crazy. Yeah so we went to dinner at the Dureskis on wednessday. They have a 1 1/2 year old, a 5 year old and an almost 8 year old. And Jeeze...it was fun. Julia, the youngest, started winking at us during dinner, it was one of the funniest things I've seen her do. And Teagan, the oldest came home from brownies and told us she seriously lost her hand, it was hilarious. Then of course, Shane, the middle child. Oh boy...so much to say. He and my dad were wrestling and he kept canning my dad, it was pretty funny. Oh my gosh...we had bible study last night, it was so awesome. We always watch Survivor first then do the study, and yeah...I got so much out of it. It was about todays church Vs. the church of Jesus' times. I've really been struggling with our church lately. The leadership is pretty lacking lately (sorry to anybody on the leadership team reading this). And another thing is that, all I've ever heard is "the youth is the most important part of the church" or "Youth are the church of tomorrow, and we have to respect them" but you see...no respect. The church doesnt do anything for youth. Sure, we just hired a youth discipleship director, but nothing in that area has really changed. I love Micheal and its not his fault at all. He's awesome with youth. And yeah...one of the questions last night was something along the lines of "what would todays church be like if the holy spirit was taken away from it" and you see....with some churches...to a certain extent, mine, the church is way too much about the leaders and even the services themselves. And, how much would we miss the holy spirit? Would we miss it at all? Would we even notice it was gone? Anyways, let me know what you think!

~Court~

Miracles...

Do you ever wonder...how hard is it for God to perform Miracles in our lives? I'd imagine it's pretty hard, considering I wouldn't be able to perform any miracles in anyones lives, then again, I cant do a whole lot...haha. But...God gives us miracles all the time, and we have the nerve to complain about the pain that Gods causing us. Maybe that pain, is the road to the miracle. So maybe if we try to work through the pain with God, we'll learn to appreciate Miracles more often. God has weird ways of working, but think for a minute...how often have you been having a bad day, or bad year, or whatever and pretty soon after something good happens? In my mind, a miracle isnt only bringing someone coming back to life, or curing someone of leprosy (spelled that wrong)...but a Miracle can be...your doing a school assignment and the printer craps out, then all of the sudden its working again, or you go in for surgery and come out perfectly fine, even when you shouldn't have been worrying in the first place. Or, getting hired at McDonalds could even be a miracle, yes, Mcdonalds. You never know, you could meet your future spouse there....or you could find someone that needs help, and you could be the one to help them, thats a miracle. Someone how has wandered from Christ and starts to slowly come back, even the baby steps are miracles. And people who you haven't talked to in ages randomly come back into your life...you guessed it...miracles.

Just something to think about,
~Court~

SURPRISE!

Wow, 2 postings in one day, I dont think I've ever done that...haha. K...so yeah...I went to the nose doctor earlier and they gave me this really gross nose spray...and I have to take a whole bottle (which is just smaller than a pop can) every morning and night...and its the grossest stuff I've ever had. Its horrible. And I took it for the first time tonight and UGH...my nose started bleeding...and there was blood coming from my throat (which cant be good). I guess thats what I get for having surgery though. My dad was like "well it'll help you in the long run" but I hate waiting for the end of "the long run" it sucks. Oh well...ttyl

So Random..

Yeah...so I have a new favorite song, and for those of you who don't know my life...I change favorite songs about every week, but my favorite song at the moment, is listen to your heart....the non-techno version. Its such a beautiful song, and it makes me cry. K...so I had a nose doctor appointment today...and goodness me it hurt. They like...stuck a nose vacuum up my nose haha...it hurt so bad, and it bled so bad. It was horrible. But oh well. Yeah...so I had something pretty cool happen this week! I spend a lot of time looking at blogs, and over the past 2 weeks or so I've been looking at them a lot. And I came across a blog of someone I knew a long time ago...and so I commented on her blog and we've been talking a little, its pretty cool. Anyways...I have to go, so I'll ttyl

I [heart] you

Hey!

K...I dont really have much to say. I just had my birthday...ooo...speaking of which HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGIE!!!!!!!! about 4 days late...but good enough. I got a cell phone...I was so excited. And....for all you girls who like to ask me about any boys in my life...there is....oh nevermind. Nav....if you read this...when you come for reading week we have to hang out. I have so much to talk to you about! Anyways...I have to go. So leave a comment!

To all those who...

This post is for all those people who worm their way into my life...make me think they care about me...so that I would care about them...and then just leave...just like that. No emails...no phone calls...I even went to a different city to surprise someone...and they made me feel like they didnt even care. All the money...all the effort went to waste. The worst part is...I still care about you...and no matter how hard I try...I cant let go. Your name came up and I almost cried...but I still care...explain that to me! How do you do that? How do you make me feel unimportant, unwanted, and unloved, but I still care about you. Why?