Christmas Time

So... As they say, its the most wonderful time of the year. I believe it is the most wonderful as well as the most precious time. Without Christmas, we wouldn't have Jesus, without Jesus we wouldn't have Salvation.. Without Salvation, I wouldn't be anything. My Salvation is very precious to me and its something that can never be taken away from me. Christmas is also a time to spend time with your family and friends. I try to stay as stress free as possible around Christmas time. I believe everyone shouldn't stress over spending thousands of dollars on Christmas presents and take time and thank God for sending His son to die on the cross for our sins. With our Christmas tree up and the cold weather and snow moving in, I'm ready for Christmas. I'm ready to hug my family tight and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior with Food, Candy, Presents, and all the fun that comes with Christmas! Also, my Fall semester of my Sophomore year is coming to an end. This has been a very tough semester and I'm more than ready for my Spring semester. I can't believe that half my Sophomore year is behind me.. Time has flown by and I need to slow down a little and enjoy this time more. Lastly, there was a huge burden taken off of me. After many months of my mom being in a lot of pain with her kidneys and bladder, they finally figured out what was wrong and have a cure for it! I want to thank each and everyone of you that have said a prayer for her. Also, thanks for all the prayers for us as a family! A new beggining to start the new year with! Family, Friends, and Myself healthy and happy! :)
Love to all,
Tabitha

Fall Events!

As we all know, Fall is FINALLY here! I love this time of year, especially Football season! Tomorrow Claiborne will play Cumberland Gap.. Our rival! This is a huge game for us and its even more special knowing that we are hosting the game this year. We'll be tailgating before the game, which makes me even more excited! Nothing better than some tailgating and football! Life has been hectic the past week or so. Lots of things going on and lots of places to go! I would much rather be busy then have nothing to do though! Hopefully I'll get to spend some much needed time with my family this weekend!

Peace and Love to all!
Tabitha McKinzi

Fall Break... Must I say more?

Life has been crazy busy these past few weeks. My first day of Fall Break will be tomorrow. It will feel so good to have a few days off of school. Sitting in classes all day will drive anyone crazy. This past weekend was packed full of fun. This weekend it looks as if it's time to do some work. After school, Mom and I ate Pizza Inn, came home and cleaned house, and now I can say that I am more than ready for bed. Tomorrow should be a fun day, Paul Steven will be celebrating his 10th Birthday at Fun Expedition... I'm sure I'll change my mind on that tomorrow after spending three hours with little munchkins! :) I'm babysitting a lot more now, which suites me just fine. Hopefully I'll get up to see that sweet Railynn this weekend sometime! Life is crazy, but I'm blessed and I hope that one day I'll be able to look back and realize that "This Ain't Nothing." As the Lee Brice song goes. Right now as they say, its my time to shine. Highschool days are the best days of your life and everyone tells me you miss them dearly once you've graduated! Well I think I'm going to hop off to bed! Goodnight everyone and God Bless! :)

Just Another Day...

Where to start? I'm definitely going to have to start blogging more. Life is crazy-busy these days and I never know what to expect. People surprise me each and every day.. But... I am blessed. There's many people facing much harder stuff. I catch myself complaning entirely too much. I am getting back in church and starting to count my blessings. I'm so very happy that Fall is finally here. There's nothing better than jeans, hoodies, hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and cool weather! My Mom and I are starting a new chapter in our lives and we are very excited for this new start. Allthough, turning the previous chapter was hard, this will be for the better and we need this change. I know God has brought us to it and He will bring us through it. I've had to learn to put my full trust in Him. I've had a wonderful weekend with my family. Its been a blessing to spend time with my cousins. We went to the Fall Carnival at Springdale School last night, went on a picnic and picked pumpkins today, and we're enjoying having the kids again tonight. Sometimes time with the family is much over do and it will put you in a much better mood. I was also blessed with a sweet baby cousin this past week. Railynn Grace LeFevers was born September 28th, 2010 and weighed 7lbs. She is so tiny and sweet. I held her in awwww on Wednesday. I've waited for this baby for 9 months and I'm so blessed to have her in my family. On another note, I couldn't be more blessed with awesome frineds. You really do find out who your friends are when you are in need. Samantha, Brittney, Emily, and Morgan have been there for me this week, when I needed them the most. There's also been many others that have sent up prayers and gave me encouraging words! I do aprreciate each and every word or prayers said! As I tell everyone else, always keep your head high and show that pretty face to the one that make you want to hang your head down.. I've got to remember this myself!
Peace&Love for now! ♥

Daily Life

I've started this blog to help me reflect on my day. It seems like each day we get busier and busier. We don't stop and take time to tell our loved ones how much we love them and appreciate them. I've recently found a quote that I really like and it seems to fit my life right now. I could say some days that I am living "the dream." Others, I can't say that about my life so much. I know that God gives us battles to only make us stronger. We must look beyond the hard times and pull ourselves through it. I recently lost a friend that was a wonderful person and it has opened my eyes. I now understand that tomorrow isn't promised and that we must treasure this short time that we have here on Earth. I thank God every day for blessing me even though I don't deserve it. I've failed God, but God has never failed me, nor has he ever gave me something that I couldn't handle. I have big dreams for my life and with God I know that I can accomplish everything I hope and dream for plus more. Our God is merciful and more than amazing. I thank God for my Salvation and its dearest to me. I can never lose that no matter who comes and goes in my life and what I face. God will always be on my side. God has blessed me with a wonderful family and amazing friends. They all mean so much to me and without God, family, and friends I would be nothing.