Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a little in between!

Wow! What a month! Thanksgiving was great! Christmas wonderful as well.. Since I wrote last time, I've hardly had too much time to breathe. The family hasn't had a weekend since that we haven't had something going on. Shortly after Thanksgiving, we did a little redecorating in our house! We had new carpet and Pergo (fake hardwoods) installed and it completely changed the look of our house! It looks great, but my advice is that if you want carpet, be prepared for a mess. We had 26 1/2 years worth of stuff in our house, and it ALL had to be gone through and cleaned out. We found things we hadn't seen in years. There were several trips to goodwill, and 2 trips to the dump of stuff that couldn't be salvaged. After getting the carpet and floors installed came the unpacking. Which lingered for weeks. Finally about 2 weeks ago we finished getting everything back in the house, then we spent time unpacking and getting things back how we wanted it. My room is almost back where I want it. I still have one bookcase to be painted and put back in its proper place. I'm super excited about something that came from all the cleaning and everything and that is I have a place for my scrapbook/stamp stuff. Now I can work on a project and leave it out if I want a break instead of having to pack it all back up so its not in the floor in my room. I hope I can get busy on some over due scrapbooking!!

We had our family Christmas with dad's side of the family the 2nd weekend in December. That was nice to see everyone together. It's pretty much the only time everyone gets together. It is nice though to have this weekend set aside to see each other!

The next weekend a family friend got married!

Then came Christmas! On Monday, last week, Dad and I drove to Raleigh to pick up my Aunt Faye so she could spend Christmas with us! On Christmas Eve, mom, KC, Aunt Faye, Will, Margaret, Em, and Garret all went to breakfast at Cracker Barrell, this is a new tradition of ours. Then Mom, Aunt Faye, and I went to Walmart so mom could finish her last minute stuff, she's such a procrastinator.. I know where I get it from.Lol! Christmas day was nice and relaxing. Mom, Dad, Aunt Faye and I ate breakfast then went and saw Em, and Garret and what they got for Christmas, then we went back to the house, and just relaxed until Rob, KC, and Will got there. We then opened our presents. Rob cooked our steaks and mom did the rest of our traditional Steak and Shrimp. Bill and Donna arrived for dinner! Then we just enjoyed each other and being a family!

The day after Christmas, Aunt Faye and I drove to SC to see one of my cousins and spend the day with him and his wife. It was nice seeing them, I don't know the last time I saw them. maybe I'll have to go down another time for a visit. We ate lunch, went to a Clemson store, played Guitar Hero, then went and ate dinner! Kristin came over when we got home and saw Aunt Faye and exchanged our gifts! She got me a game for wii!!!

OH yea! On Sunday Dec. 29th, I celebrated my 2 yr anniversary of finishing chemo!!! YAY!!!

Now here we are entering into 2009 in a little over 24 hours. I can't believe that the year is almost over.... Well til next Happy NEW YEAR!!

What I'm Thankful for!

Well I said yesterday that I would post what I'm thankful for. So here goes! I don't really have to think about this very hard. I have so much to be thankful for, I'm sure I'll forget something or someone. If I do I am very very sorry!!

~My salvation
~an amazing set of parents who love Jesus and me despite of the stuff I put them through, they have been by my side every day since I was born, and I truly can't thank them enough 2 years ago, really showed me how much they loved me and made me realize that.
~my brother, sister n law, and will. Rob and KC have been there for me a lot and are always supportive of me, and Will! I can't thank the Lord enough for this precious gift He has given our family. I can't wait to watch Will grow up and love the Lord with all that is in him!
~My Aunt Faye! What an inspiration this lady is. In her life she has been through so much, but has held on to her faith with all that she has, and I know that's what has gotten her through. She was with me through every step of my fight with Cancer, and I can't thank her enough for her love for me, and ALL that she has done for me to help me out!
~ The rest of my family who love me unconditionally!
~ My extended family the Wisemans (KC's family) . It's amazing how well we all get along that we can spend the holidays together!
~My Church family, what would I do with out you guys supporting me in prayer and with your love, I don't know another church who is as supportive as you are! Jesus shines through you! He uses you in ways that you could never know.
~ A job that I truly do enjoy! I'm glad that I have a job with the economy like it is.
~ Shelter, food, and the necessities of life!
~ Almost two years of great health. You know the Bible says that God will never put on us more than we can handle, and I can testify to this. I never would of thought that I could deal with having cancer, but you know what I did and it is ONLY because of His GRACE! God's grace is AMAZING, if you don't believe just look around!

You know there are days that I complain because I don't have this or that, but you know I have all that I need and that is JESUS. I pray that I would live my life a little more like that.


I leave you with a favorite praise song that I learned at camp o so long ago! Enjoy!

Thank You

For all that You've done,

I will thank You

For all that You're going to do

For all that You've promised and all that You are

Is all that has carried me through Jesus,

I thank You

And I thank You Thank You Lord

And I thank You Thank You Lord

Thank You for loving and setting me free

Thank You for giving Your life just for me

How I thank You Jesus,

I thank You

I greatfully thank You And I thank You.

Now its your turn, leave comments with what you're thankful for!

Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

What are you thankful for?

I'll let you know later what I am thankful for!


love you all!!

Kim :)

The Nation's Capital!

For those who didn't know I'm in Washington DC siteseeing and visiting with a family friend (Kenny and Nancy) . I had never been to DC and wanted to come and found a decent priced flight so I planned a trip! So it's finally here!

I got up Sat morning @ 4:15 in order to be at the airport by 5:30 for my flight @ 6:30. I then had a 2 hour layover in Atlanta, and then on to DC. I landed right around 11:20, and met our friend Kenny then we drove around the city and around the city.. We ate at Hard Rock Cafe and then drove around some more and up to Lincoln's cottage, but didn't get to see it because it was closed. We are going to try to go back on Tuesday. We did go to the National Catherdral and that was absolutely AMAZING. It's huge. We made it back to Kenny's about 7:30 or so.

Today we left about 10 and headed into the city, and went to the Holocaust museum. The Museum was quite breathtaking. I am still kind of speechless about it, my thoughts on that later. We then went and ate at Phillips a seafood buffet. After lunch we went to Jefferson memorial, then iwo jema, and drove by the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, Arlington National Cemetary and the Pentagon. We are going to all of those tomorrow, and I will be riding the Subway for the 1st time. Then we are going to ride the tour mobile thing. I'll get back to you on all of that later.

So far I love DC and it is BEAUTIFUL with all the leaves changing. I could see them from the plane and took some pictures.

Now time to spend some time with my friends!

:) KIM :)

Another good check up!

Well today was a busy day for me with Doctor's appointments and all. Thankfully the both went well. I had my yearly physical and bloodwork, and will know those results within a week or so... When I left there, I went and voted, then to the Ford dealership, and the insurance place, and to get gas. Once I got home I called and registered for my spring classes, and then watched a movie. I just relaxed for awhile and then headed off to my 4 month follow up oncology appointment with Dr. Schwartz. It went great! No new developments since the last time, and pretty much says that I'm doing great! I was his only well patient today. I am very thankful every time I go and have a good check up. I go back in 4 more months!

One more good thing from today is I have lost 31 of the 75 lbs that I want to loose! I am well on my way to my goal of being a healthier thinner Kim!!

I would also like to mention this too. Doug said this Sunday night in his sermon and it really made me thing about how sovereign our God is! "God will never allow any action against you that is not in accord with his will for you. And his will is always directed to our good. Why then do we suffer such disappointment when the hoped for favor that we needed from another person doesn't materialize? Why do we struggle with resentment and bitterness when someone else's decision or action adversely affects us? Is it not because it is our plans that have been dashed or our pride that has been wounded?Deut.29:29" We have to remember on this night of the election that we have to trust that God is completely in control no matter who wins the election.

I hope everyone has a good one! I'll be back next week, I'm leaving Sat. morning going to Washington DC for the weekend, please keep me in your prayers that I have a safe trip!

Kim:)

Be Unto Your Name

The past few weeks have been pretty busy for me. This past weekend was great! Rob, KC, and Will came over Sat. for breakfast then we hung out at the house for a little bit. Then Mom, KC, Will, and I went shopping at Linen's N Things, Babies-R-Us. We met Dad and Rob at Lowe's to pick out new carpet and counter tops finally! Dad has been saying for like 5 yrs we are getting new carpet and FINALLY we are! Mom and I then went to Walmart and by the hospital to see Kendra working on 3J. I then just relaxed after supper!

Today was church, and it was a great day! This morning Doug preached on Romans 12:1 "1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship." Very good, and made me think about some things in my life that I need to give to the Lord.

We sang a song tonight that I really liked, and think this should be all of our prayers. It's
"Turn my Heart, O Lord."
(Chorus)
Turn my hear, O Lord
Like rivers of water
Turn my heart, O Lord by Your hand
'Til my whole life flows
In the river of Your Spirit
And my name brings honor to the Lamb

Lord, I surrender to Your work in me
I rest my life within Your loving hands.

Enjoy the week!
Oh yea, I go for my 4 month follow up on Tues, i'll let you know how it goes!

Til then!

What Cancer CANNOT do....

I have a poem about Cancer to share, Doug, my pastor, read it last night at church.
I thought I would share it with everyone.
What Cancer Cannot Do
Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple love
It cannot shatter hope
It cannot corrode faith
It cannot destroy peace
It cannot kill friendship
It cannot suppress memories
It cannot silence courage
It cannot invade the soul
It cannot steal eternal life
It cannot conquer the spirit.

This poem is really true and I can relate to it.

Thats all for tonight..

"Pressing On"

I've started going to a Bible Study with some ladies from my church, and last night we were suppose to memorize Philippians 3:12-14 which says "12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." So we are to press on towards what is ahead and forget what has happened in the past. This is what Jesus does about our sin, and we can't forget the sins we've comitted and they keep creeping back up into ourlives.

There is also a song by Relient K called 'Pressing On" and it goes like this:
I think we're going somewhere.
We're on to something good here.
Out of mind, out of state.
Trying to keep my head on straight.
I think we're going somewhere.
We're on to something good here.
There's only one thing left to do.
Drop all I have and go with you.

[Chorus:]Somewhere back there I left my worries all behind.
My problems fell out of the back of my mind.
We're going and I'm never knowing (never knowing) where we're going.
To go back to where I was would just be wrong.
I'm pressing on.
Pressing on, all my distress is going, going, gone. (pressing on, pressing on)
And I won't sit back, and take this anymore.
'Cause I'm done with that,
I've got one foot out the door.
And to go back where I was would just be wrong
I'm pressing on.

I think we're going somewhere.
We're on to something good here.
Out of mind, out of state.
Trying to keep my head on straight.
I think we're going somewhere.
We're on to something good here.
Adversity, we get around it.
Searched for joy, in you I found it.

You look down on me, but you don't look down on me at all.
You smile and laugh, and I feel the love you have for me.
I think we're going somewhere.
We're on to something good here, and we're gonna make it after all.

Just Grace or AMAZING Grace????

Tonight at church Doug was talking about a "seeker-friendly" church that changed the word wretch to man. When asked why they did that, they simply said wretch is too harsh. The person who asked that said you don't have a full understanding of grace. If you change wretch to man, it goes from amazing grace to just grace. I completely agree with that.. So what is grace to you? Is it AMAZING or not???

15 down a whole lot more to go.

Well, back a few months ago I had some bloodwork done and my blood sugar/glucose was elevated. They were a little concerned because diabetes runs in the family and with me being over-weight I am even more at risk. They then did a 2 hr glucose tolerance test and it was still up so, it was recommended for me to see a nutritionist. Which I did approx. 3 weeks ago. She stated that we would start with me loosing 70 lbs and go from there. I was like ok, so I made a goal for myself and it is to loose 75lbs. I went back to the dr. today to have a wart frozen off, and I had lost 15lbs, and my blood sugar was already down to 102 which is good, to some a little hight but not really. I'm excited about the good news, but I know there is still a long road ahead on loosing the weight. I'll keep you posted on my progress.. Have a good one!!

It's FINAL!!!

Well today is a very happy day in the life of the Beecham's. Well six months ago our world was changed when Will was born, and today he is officially a Beecham :) Will's adoption was finalized today! He also had his 6 month check up this week and he weights 15lbs. and is 24 1/2 in. long!! And Healthy!!

In other news lets see.. Oh dad and I were watching TV Monday night and on some show someone said that "almost dying doesn't change anything, but dying does." Well, I beg to differ, both of them change things. Where shall I start. I myself have been pretty close to dying and let me tell you it changed a lot of things. If nothing else it changed my outlook on life and made me realize that I or no-one else is promised a tomorrow. It also made me realize how special every person in my life is. So ponder that quote.. I'll try to update a lil more frequently!
I leave you with a picture of Will that I took on Sunday when he was 6 months old!

2 years

Two years ago today is a day I'll never forget... It marks the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. I personally never thought I would be the one with Cancer. I had known plenty of people with Cancer and even had loved ones die from the disease. My world changed like I could never expect that day. God had a lot in store for me over especially the next five months as I would undergo quite the battle to come out on top and give Him all the Glory. I remember sitting in the doctors office that day and him telling me that I was going to spend 4-6 weeks in the hospital before I could even go home. At first thought I was like no way, I can't do that, I'm way to active and this really can't be happening to me. Little did I know that less than 5 hours later I would have a machine helping me breathe and pretty much be sedated so I didn't know what was going on. Truly the first few days are such a blur for me because I was sedated. It is hard to believe that I was thankful for the trach rather than a breathing tube. Thankfully those 4-6 weeks became only 11 days for the first stint. I did spend more than enough time in the hospital in 2006, but I am thankful for each day and each nurse, doctor, care partner, radiology tech, nutrition person, and even the housekeeping people, who took care of me. They each made an amazing impact on my life. I love going back to the hospital to visit and seeing the smiles on their faces to help them remember why they are in the medical field. I have been told several times that they enjoy seeing their success stories. I am glad that I am one of them and that I was able to leave a piece of Kim in that hospital, and that God used me and is still using me in ways that I will never know. Before I wrote this post I was thinking how many years will I recall this anniversary on a blog or through an email, and I can't answer that, but I really hope that I do it every year, even if it is to say I had another healthy year and this marks fill in the blank year of being diagnosed....

I pray that I will be more open to sharing my story with the people that I meet on a daily basis if the situation arises, because yesterday I feel I missed that oppourtunity at the airport. Yesterday as mom and I were waiting at the airport in Tampa for our plane to leave. A lady came up and sat across for me and asked what verse is that, speaking of the Phil 4:6-7 that is on my tattoo. I quoted the verse and moved on in the conversation, basically just saying it was my life verse. She did tell me she liked that verse and really needed it that moring because she didn't really like to fly. I debated in my head on whether or not to tell my story. Well my flesh won and I didn't share. I am still wondering if I should of stepped up in my faith and shared my story, now I am left wondering if it would of made an impact on her life. We did talk about other things, and my mom did tell her I was sick, but I'm not sure to what extent. I think part of the reason I didn't share is because I feel that it makes it all about me, and really it was all about God bringing me through that situation on top and more in love with Him. I need to think about how to make JESUS shine through my story!

Sorry for the long post but its what was on my mind.. Hopefully more about our great vacation next time! :)

Kim:)

florida :)

Well, my mom and I are in Florida at Siesta Key for the week!! We have absolutely enjoyed ourselves. It's so pretty here, but man is it hot in the afternoon! I'll try to write more once I get home but I wanted to share this picture with you. This is the sunset a few nights ago. Isn't it absolutely Gorgeous! ?

Quirkiness...

I've been tagged by Jana.. her link is on the side of my page.. And she said I'm suppose to do this so here goes..

There are WAY more than just 6 quirky things about me, but I'll try to narrow the list down a bit..Here are the rules:
1) Link to the person who tagged me.
2) Mention the rules.
3) Tell six quirky yet boring, unspectacular details about myself.
4) Tag 6 other bloggers by linking to them.
5) Go to each person’s blog and leave a comment that lets them know they’ve been tagged

My Quirks

1-I love Crocs shoes, I love how they feel, as of yesterday I have 7 pairs of them. I plan to own even more of them, and I truly believe that my brown Crocs flip flops go with everything.

2- I have 2 tatoos that I didn't get until I was 25 yrs old, and after I had been through 6 rounds of chemotherapy. The 1st one is on my left foot and is the Relay for Life symbol, the other is on my right ankle and is a cross with a fish around it and Phil 4:6-7 in the arm of the cross. PHilippians 4:6-7 says "Be anxious for nothing, but through prayer and supplication make your request known to God and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your heart and mind for ever."

3- I have serious issues with public restrooms. If it has a bad smelling air freshner i will hold it.


4- I think Aldi is a great place but I get a little freaked out when I go in there because I can only go in one door and out the other, yes it is weird. I feel trapped..


5- I can't stand for people to be around my neck where they could breathe on it. So please stay away from my neck!

6- I don't like for people to borrow my Cd's or DVD's because I don't want them to get scratches on them.

So those are my quirky things. I know there are plenty more, but those are the 6 I decided on. I'm lame and I'm not going to tag anyone because I don't read that many peoples blogs on here..

Have a wonderful weekend!

Search Me.

Since Wed. I have had a verse stuck in my head and I'm not sure why, but I assure you that it is something that God is trying to show me because the verse keeps coming up over and over. Like I heard it several times today at church. The verse is Psalm 139:23-24 "Search me O God, and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts, See if there be any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." Then we sang the hymn from that verse and it goes like this....

Search me, O God, and know my heart today,Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray;See if there be some wicked way in me;Cleanse me from every sin, and set me free.

I praise Thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sin;Fulfill Thy word and make me pure within;Fill me with fire, where once I burned with shame;Grant my desire to magnify Thy name.

Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine;Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine;Take all my will, my passion, self and pride;I now surrender, Lord, in me abide.

O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee;Send a revival, start the work in me;Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply our need;For blessings now, O Lord, I humbly plead.

VBS is this week and I'm leading the games :) It shall be an interesting week. Hopefully I'll have some cute stories and pictures to share!

Let me know what is God trying to teach you??

Good stuff!

Well, my oncology check up went well and I'm still cancer free!! I go back in four months again for my next appointment! :) AFter my appointment I went up to the oncology floor and saw some of my amazing nurses!! I just love them soo! Then I went to work and to church! Thursday I went to the Kannapolis branch to see our new teller system. There are mixed emotions about the new system. I personally think it is a great upgrade and several things will be made a lot easier but as with everything it will take some time to get use to. We are getting ours installed on this coming Friday, meaning we start with it on a monday.. OH wow!! It shall be interesting... This coming week is bible school, as with the last 3 years I am in charge of the games :) My friend Amanda is helping this year! It will be loads of fun!! Below are a picture of Will and I and a picture of my new hair! Have a great rest of the weekend, and week!!

hmmmm

For starters today was quite possibly the worst day I've ever had at the credit union.. Why, you ask? Well, our system was down for pretty much all day I think we finally got it up about oh ummm 5:15.. On top of that it was just very stressful with all that was going on. I actually wanted to cry when I left just because I was stressed. Well, tomorrow's another day and here's to a much better day! I don't have to be there til 12, because I have some dr's appointments to go to the 1st one is to have this stupid wart frozen and to go over the results from my previous bloodwork. Then it's off to see Dr. Schwartz for my 4 month follow up :) ! I hope and pray everything is still going well with my body. I feel that it is, even though there is always that small question of "what if"? I will be sure to let everyone knows how it goes.

I was looking through my devotional book "My Utmost for His Highest" and found this "We can all see God in exceptional things, but it requires the growth of spiritual discipline to see God in every detail. Never believe that the so-called random events of life are anything less than God's appointed order. Be ready to discover His divine designs anywhere and everywhere. This is so very true, we need to look at everything and look for God's hand on it, because it is there. I find myself doing this all the time, I'll just be like I wonder why God wanted it to happen this way, like why didn't I go that way and it's the way I normally go, simple things like that. I assure you His hands are all over it.

So what have you seen lately that has God's hands all over it??

great weekend!

Well this weekend was pretty good! Saturday I went to a wedding for a couple at church. It was a sweet and simple wedding. They are so cute together and obviously so in love. Then I came back to the condo and went to the pool. AHH yay for the pool!! Then I went to mom and dad's so we could go to a birthday party of an old friends children. Sadly she wasn't there, but her mom and her children were, she had gotten sick. Then we went by her parents new house, which is HUGE!!! Its like 7,000 sq. ft. I can't imagine. Then we came back to the house and ate dinner. I wasn't planning on staying @ home last night but I did because I was watchin real world which was really good. I miss my satelitte. I will survive.. That is what DVR is for. This morning when dad woke me up he told me that Laura, KC's friend was in Labor and was gettin ready to have her baby! Kate Elizabeth was born at 9:15 and was 8lbs 2 oz, 21 1/2 in. long. I went to church, then we had a lunch and guess what I did when I got home.... I went to the POOL!!! Then I came in and got ready and went to see baby Kate! She's soo cute. I also went to 3J and saw my friends. I stayed up there for a couple of hours talkin to Kendra and Connie, I went and got them a burger. It was very nice. Those ladies on 3J made a huge impact on my life and I don't think they'll ever understand. They came in and did things for you, yes it was their job, but they wanted to know how you were feeling and if you were getting better, and they wanna be your friend and comfort you if you were having trouble. The nurses were the same way. I spent a quite of bit of time up there for 5 months of my life and really saw this. Yes, they had bad days, don't we all? I think that I possibly made an impact on their lives too, but its a different type. I say all that to say, if you spend any amount of time in the hospital take the time to say thank you to your care partners and nurses. Let them do their job and let them impact your life the way they have mine!

Some people are gonna think I'm crazy for saying this, but I wouldn't take back going through cancer because that exerpience as a whole has taught me so many things that I could never learn not goint through it all. I'm glad that Jesus, allowed me to have that experience and I pray that I brought Him glory through the situation.

Good Night! :)

results from the test

I had the glucose tolerance test tuesday and it went well I suppose. I am what they call glucose intolerant. Thankfully, I'm not diabetic, but it could lead to diabetes if I don't learn to control my sugar intake. I have to schedule an appointment with a diabetic dietician to learn the things that I need to avoid and how to watch my diet. Once I schedule and have the appointment I will let you know how things go.

I have been housesitting for a week now. I like it, but I do miss the company of my parents. I spent about 3 hours at the pool this afternoon and got some sun :) I pland to do the same next weekend :) More later :) Time for church!!

peace!

the morning after a rain

I've thought of this several times, but have never wrote about it, so now I'm going to. Last night we had a thunderstorm that had a little bit of rain with it. We need the rain here desperately. This morning when we left for church I looked out at our garden and the plants looked nice and refreshed as well as the soil that was around them. I reminded me of how Christ is with us. We can be dry and dragging the ground and then Jesus comes in and rains on us and revives our lifes so that we look like we've just been refreshed by the rain. I'm am reminded of the song "Great is thy Faithfulness" morning by morning new mercies I see..

have a great night :)

Dr.'s Appointments and such!

I went to the Dr. on friday to have a wart frozen off and have my thyroid levels checked because they were up a little when the ob-gyn checked them a few months ago. Well the Dr. decided to check my glucose as well, because for some reason they are worried about me being diabetic, but its a good precaution, because it does run in my family so I am at risk. My glucose has been checked at least 3 times in the last year and each time it has been fine, but this time it was elevated. I'm not sure how elevated it was, but on tuesday I go to have a 2 hr. glucose test. I have to be honest, I'm nervous about this, because sometimes I'm just not sure how much more I can handle as far as medical issues in my life. I know that God will not put more on me than I can handle, but it's just so much in such a short period of time. Please pray that all goes well on the test and it was just simply because of something that wasn't under my control. Once I know the results of the test I will let you know! Also while I was at the dr.'s office the nurses who were trying to draw blood found out I had been through chemo and asked how I was doing and all but they weren't oh thats so sad and stuff.. I was happy about that. I am not ashamed that I had cancer nor do I think it was a bad thing. It was an experience I wouldnt trade for anything because it brought me so much closer to the Lord and my friends and family. I know I just said that I didn't know how much more I can handle, it's just because sometimes things can be so overwhelming, but that I realize why I had to go through that.

As far as everything else. It is going well. I am going to be housesitting for 4 weeks! I'm very excited, it will kind of be like living on my own. A great thing is the place has a pool and its extremely close! When I housesit it makes me realize how much I appreciate my parents and that I do like living with them. It can be kind of lonely living by yourself. Tomorrow we are going to Salisbury for Father's day Lunch! Then I will move into the house.

Til we meet again!

life

Well, things are still going well. I'm staying busy, and sometimes I just wanna relax after I've had a busy week.

I don't know what I want to say.. so i'm gonna go..

Later:)

hmmm..

Hey,

Obviously life has been busy for me. Will is getting bigger each time I see him, he's already 10 weeks old !! I love seeing him and noticing how he changes each time I see him, Monday I played/held him for like 2 hours, it was fun, watching him smile and the different faces he makes now. He's getting so strong!

Tonight I'm thinking about what I want to share next week with the ladies @ church. I've been asked to share "my story" well that could cover so much and I think I could talk for hours about all I went through with cancer, and everything else in my life. I just have to say this God is good!! I am trying to go back through the things i've written over the last 18 months and pick out what I think is really good. I'm asking if there is anything i've told you that you think everyone would like to here to please let me know. Also, if there is something particular you would like to hear if I was talking to you, please shed some light on that for me!!

Well it's off to bed now!
Oh wait a few prayer requests!
-Margaret had her hip replaced Tues, so please pray that healing would go well.
-Billy Riddle- a friend's brother has milaria for the 3rd time his blog can be found at www.billyriddlejr.blogspot.com .
-Regean as she continues to grow visit her blog www.reaganoliviawinslow.blogspot.com


now goodnight!

Kim:)

A Shay moment

I received this in an email today, and really liked it. Hope you enjoy it too!

Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were > playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?' Shay's > father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their > team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, > it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be > accepted by others in spite of his handicaps.> > Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not > expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and > said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I > guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth > inning.'> > Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a > team shirt. His Father watched w ith a small tear in his eye and warmth in > his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted. In the > bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still > behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and > played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was > obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from > ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the > ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases > loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be > next at bat.> > At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the > game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all > but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, > much less connect with the ball.> > However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the > other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved > in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make > contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The > pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. > As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball > right back to the pitcher.> > The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and > could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been > out and that would have been the end of the game.> > Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out > of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started > yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!' Never in his life had Shay ever > run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, > wide-eyed and startled.> > Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay > awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the > base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had > the ball ... the smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to > be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-> baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, > intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. > Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled > the bases toward home.> > All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay'> > Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by > turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! > Shay, run to third!'> > As Shay rounded third, t he boy s from both teams, and the spectators, were > on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, > stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and > won the game for his team.> > 'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his > face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and > humanity into this world'.> > Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never > forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and > seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's day to all those Mother's who read this!

Today was a day to honor mothers! I love my mom and everything she has done for me. you can go back to this post and read the poem/letter I wrote for my mom last mother's day. It was KC's first mother's day and I think she enjoyed it. Today at church I realized that I really can't wait to meet the right man and get married and have kids. I can't wait to be a mom and raise the children God has blessed me with. Sometimes it can be hard not having a boyfriend and all htat stuff, but i know one day that God will bless me with the right man!

We also had a massive hail storm tonight as we were eating dinner, it was crazy! It damaged my Explorer. Dad's gonna call the insurance company tomorrow about it. So we will see what happens.

Its gonna be a busy week. I have something every night this week and it goes as follows Mon-Shopping with Kristin, Tues.- Robby's Bday, Wed.-Church, Thurs.- out for Ashlee's last day, and Fri-Tim McGraw concert, and this weekend Aunt Faye's coming in to town.. WOWZERS.

I'm off to bed now.. Have a great week!! :)

Relay again

Hey!

Yea Yea I know it's been forever since my last post. I've been busy with just being busy! Will is growing like crazy, I'll post a new picture soon I promise. Health is going great! My WBC is going down thank goodness, and hopefully no more bloodwork for 3 months :).

Today was the Cabarrus County Relay for Life and I went. It was so nice to see a lot of the nurses who took care of me while I was going through my chemo at CMC-NE. I took pictures with most of them. Another exciting event was Dr. Schwartz was in the dunking booth and I pd. to be able to dunk him in the booth. I did knock him a few times :) It was in all good fun! Below you will find of me throwing out the 1st pitch at the UNC Charlotte, baseball game. Enjoy!

Relay for Life

Good Evening!!
Tonight marks the Eve of Relay for Life at UNC Charlotte! I am really excited for this event for many reasons, 1- all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society (ACS), 2- I am proud to say that I'm a cancer survivor, and 3-It's a good time! This year is even more exciting though. Today, the Rep from ACS was contacted by the baseball team @ UNCC and they wanted a survivor to throw out the first pitch. I was asked to do this and so tomorrow night I get to throw out the first pitch at the 49ers baseball game! I'm really excited about this opportunity! I get to stand up and say I'm a SURVIVOR!!! You know its a great sense of accomplishment I think!
I will be sure to post pictures and all that stuff probably monday. AS I have a busy weekend of hw and papers ahead of me after Relay! Til then have a wonderful weekend and remember those who have fought the battle of cancer whether they've won or lost!!!!


Kim :)

just some fun

Since i've had a little of a stressful day.. I thought I would post this fun little survey.. Now you should put it in your blog or do it in my comments.. Have a good evening! :)

1.Do you have a college degree?
yes, and workin on another one.. i was thinkin bout my master's but im not soo sure now..

2.What was the amount of your last electric bill?
i dunno ask my dad.. i still live @ home.. :-/


3.Do you have life insurance?
Yes


4.How many hours per week do you work?
umm 40


5.Have you ever attended a Toastmasters event?
A what?? i have no clue what this is

6.Favorite place to attend Happy Hour?
Sonic!!! 1/2 price drinks and slushes 2-4.. oh yea!!

7.How many miles is your commute to work each day (one way)?
18 i believe..

8.What time do you get up every morning for work?
7 on most days well 7:159

9.What is your definition of sleeping in late?
9 am

10.Do you check your cholesterol on a yearly basis?
No i need to get it checked tho..

11.How large was your first cell phone?
umm not too big..

12.Does your employer provide good health insurance?
yes.. it was better last year but i still can't complain i guess

13.Did you use the internet to write a research paper?
Yes, and i intend on using it to write a paper thats due sat.

14.Have you attended a HS reunion?
No, but my 10 yr should be next yr..

15.How many jobs have you held in your professional career?
professional .. i guess just the job @ the credit union but i've had 3 others..

16.What is your favorite drink?
mello yello or sweet tea

17.What is the most expensive bottle of wine that you have in your residence?
$0, don't drink wine

18.Have you been divorced?
NO.. hahahaha don't you have to be married to get divorced???

19.How old were you when you stopped getting ID'd for Alcohol?
I still get id'd

20.Favorite casino?
never been to one..

21.Are you happier now than you were in high school?
yea for the most part but i didn't have the bills or the stress about life in high school..

22.Did you ever have Hypercolor shirts?
idk

23.Do you remember when Michael Jackson was black and was attracted to women?
Ha, was he ever attracted to women? ...lol Jana

24.Do you remember when MTV actually played music videos?
yes.. that was when we had the BIG DISH in the back yard.. hahaha

25.Have you had a will made?
No.. but i do have beneficiaries on my life insurance and 401k, abd thats really the only thing i have worth anything..


26.What music was in your cd / cassette player when you were 16?
ummm im not really sure.. DC Talk?

27.Favorite fancy / upscale restaurant?
Red Lobster.. ????

28.Where were you when you found out about 9-11?
Workin @ Belk, it was a long day

29.Do you have any children yet?
no.. once again.. i believe i need to be married in order for that to happen

30.Are you where you thought you would be in life?
not in the slightest.. I figured I'd be married with at least one child, and living somewhere other than with my parents oh and i would have a job that pays really good..And i never would of thought that I would be a cancer survivor at 26..

cancer thoughts

Good day! I have been reading several blogs and websites that are so negative towards cancer over all and even more so towards young people who have cancer. This has been leaving me very bothered. I'm not sure exactly why but I do have some thoughts on that. I think it is because I have been through the disease and I am now a survivor! I was at no time bitter towards the disease or towards the doctor who diagnosed it, I was actually very grateful towards the dr. because if he wouldn't of acted so quickly I could of quite possible died that night. There were times I didn't like what I was going through, but beng a Christian I knew there was a reason I was going through this trial in my life. AT first glance my judgement would be these people aren't Christians, but its quite possible they are and they could be bitter or i'm not sure what else it could be. So my guess is why do people view cancer as such a negative thing, yes it is a bad thing but you can't be bitter towards the disease or hate that you have cancer. I believe that if you feel this way then you are going to have a hard time overcoming all you are about to be going through. It is hard enough to go through cancer with a positive attitude much less a negative one. Well I'm sure all those thoughts were very random, but what do you think?

:)

Absolutely Precious!

Just wanted to share this very cute picture with everyone that I took of Will. He is holding on to my Aunt Faye's finger in the picture. How sweet is it?

just some ramblings!

At many times during the day I have several thoughts run through my mind that I would love to blog on but by the time I'm able to blog I've forgotten them. I think I need to try and write them down so I can blog about them. One of the things that has hit me several times the past few weeks is.... Someone I know has "Be Intentional" as their status on Aim. Each time I see it, I think about how can I "Be Intentional", and what exactly does it mean. Well to "Be Intentional" can mean several things, but I really take it to mean that we should take care in all that we do and do everything with meaning and to make sure that we put Jesus first in all that we do and do everything for HIS Glory. I must admit I don't come anywehre near being Intentional in what I do.

Another thing is would you continue to pray for little Reagan, she is 3 weeks old today and still has some moments. Her father posted an awesome prayer today I encourage you to go read it. Here's the link to their blog again. http://reaganoliviawinslow.blogspot.com/ .

Maybe more tomorrow! Goodnight! :)

What a week!

Whew! This past week has been very busy for me. I'm going to try and quickly recap and not be too detail oriented on most days.

Monday, I had my four month follow up with Dr. Schwartz and everything was good. He did do a CBC (complete blood count) and my WBC(white-blood count) was elevated, we're not sure why. He said it could be a couple of different things, i'm fighting an infection i didn't know about or could of been stress from the nurse drawing my blood, it took her 4 sticks to get enough blood for all the tests he was doing. I'm not sure of what it was, but he also said he didn't have anything to do with my lymphoma. I go back in 4 monts for my next follow-up. After my appointment I spent the rest of the day with Rob, KC, and WIll in their hospital room. I got to babysit Will, while Rob and KC took a nap. I went and got us supper from Chic-fil-a and then came home a little later.

Tuesday was my Monday at work, but wasn't too bad. Rob and KC finally got to take Will home from the hospital. I know they were so excited to get home! After work I had my perspectives class at church. Then I came home and went pretty much directly to bed.

Wed. wasn't too bad, I worked and then went by the hospital to meet a friend who was one of my favorite Care Partners from when I was in the hospital who had some things for Rob and KC. Then mom and I came home to a home cooked meal. Aww it was so delicious! I then pretty much rested because my leg was bothering me from the rain, it was feeling much better when I went to bed. :)

Thursday, wasn't too bad either. After work mom and I went straight to Salisbury to meet dad, they were going to stay with Rob and Will, while KC and I went to a 31 party, its different bags, and storage things for your home. It was a neat thing, KC is having a party in May! I stayed the night with Rob and KC. Friday, I stayed at Rob and KCs til 1 or so then left and drove around Salisbury looking for a calculator for my Business Finance class. I then got some ice cream from Cold Stone and lunch from Zaxby's both which were very delicious!! Mom cooked steaks for supper.

That brings us to this lovely day! Mom and I went to target earlier today with plans of going to Rob and KCs later in the day which later we found out was for supper with the rest of KC's family as well.. We had Easter dinner and also celebrated KC's 30th bday, which is tomorrow!!! Happy Bday KC... Rob will you tell her that! Now I'm here writing this. I did start my next 8 weeks of classes this week. I did start off a little behind, but I am catching up and intend to stay on top of things! Well, its bed time so I will write more maybe tomorrow.. have a good night!

Introducing

Hello!!! I would like to introduce you all to the newest edition of the Beecham family! His name is William Robert, Will for short! He blessed us at 5:35 pm on 3/14/2008 weighing 4lbs 12 oz, 18 in. Long!!!!! :) I'm so excited to be an aunt to this precious gift from God! Enjoy the picture :)

The only Thing Good in Me....

I heard this song the other day and loved it. I like to say that "It's Jesus in Me'' when people say something about me and I think that totally describes why I say that.
The song is "The only Thing Good in ME" by Michael English

Enjoy!

I heard someone say the other day
They’d seen in me true love displayed
Blessed by something I had done for them
No sooner did they speak those words
I found myself somehow disturbed
Uneasy as I took their compliment
‘Cause I know the heart inside this man
I know the truth of who I am

[Chorus] The only thing that’s good in me is Jesus
The only thing that’s good in me is Jesus
I’ve lived long enough to know
No matter what this life may show
The only thing that’s good in me is Jesus

If you could walk the hallways of my heart
And see things as they really are
I wonder if you might be surprised
Seeing faded walls of pride and fear
Rooms I’ve filled with faithless tears
And corners where I’ve stood in compromise
But you’d see the work His grace has done
You’d know just how far I’ve come

[Chorus]

In a thousand years
When the dust of this world clears
And I look back on my life
And see in perfect light

"Making it Right"

This week has been a stressful week for several different reasons, but thankfully the week is over and turned out to be better than it started.

As most of you know I have decided to go back to school and get my bachelor's since I goofed off when I was younger and only got my Associate's degree, I did receieve two associates for the record. Anyway, before I found out I had cancer I was attending UNC-Charlotte, and I had a loan to help pay for it. The loan of course wouldn't have to be paid til I was finished or wasn't in shcool, well I was able to take a six month deferment and then I started at Liberty and the loan was deferred again, b/c I was in school. I decided to take a quarter off and start back in March at Liberty. Well last Friday I recieved a letter that my deferment had ended and that I needed to make a payment. Well with the craziness of the week, I wasn't able to call. They called me on Tuesday and I returned their call. Come to find out that I needed to make a payment of $100 and that it had been reported on my CREDIT. Well I was quite furious when they said that. Anyway long story short, I found out it hadn't been reported on my credit and that if I made the payment all would be find. Well I was very rude to the lady I was talking to. She was at no point rude to me and was as helpful as she could be I just didn't understand why it had taken them so long to contact me because I was 2 months past due. So that just made my Tuesday afternoon bad, b/c I was in a BAD mood. Partly b/c i felt guilty because of how rude I had been and just because it just irritated me of not being notified of this situation sooner. Well, Tuesday night at Perspectives, the speaker was talking about making things right, and I knew that some how I had to call and apologize to this lady for being so rude. On, Wed. I called to make sure that my loan was paid off and see if I could talk to the same lady I had talked to the day before, and I was able to speak to her and said I needed to apologize for being so rude to you yesterday, and she was very shocked that I called her back and almost started to cry I believe. When I got off the phone I felt so relieved and so happy that I did decide to call and Make it Right! Now, I challenge you is there something that you need to make right with someone else? I urge you to take of that ASAP!!

Mom's birthday was Friday and we went out thursday night for her bday, it was a lot of fun!

I also ask that you be in prayer for a friend of a friend, she had her baby at 24 weeks this past sunday. Here is the link to their blog. http://reaganoliviawinslow.blogspot.com/ for more information on little Reagan.

I hope all have a great weekend!!

Kim :)

One Year

I was thinking earlier today what happened one year ago today.. Well here is what happened. I had another CT Scan done to see how the nodules that were discovered on my lungs looked after a CT scan in Jan. Come to find out those nodules were only left over infection from my PICC line. It's amazing how soo much can change in a year. I now have hair, I actually got some cut off on Sat as you can see from the picture in my last post I thought it would be fun to post a picture from a year ago or so.. I believe the one i'm going to post was taken on Feb. 10, 2007. It's funny I had a member tell me today he like my hair no matter what I did with it whether it I was bald or my hair was like it is now. Thats quite encouraging! I also helped a member today who was going through chemo not too long ago and I asked her about having her picture on her card and she said not the one I had taken before and she said my hair was a mess before because of chemo and I said I know the feeling. Its always nice to have something in common with the mmeber, but her hair looked great today. I wish I would have told her :) Anyway today one year later I am doing wonderful!! My next appointment with the my oncologist is March 17th, of course after the appointment I will let you know how it goes.. Well, I'm ready for a busy weekend I suppose, I'm going to Salisbury tomorrow night to stay with Rob n KC and then going shopping Saturday with KC and her friend Nikki!!! I'm hittin the hay soon.. Peace out my homies!!! Lol!

hello

Hello,

Just wanted to stop by and say hello! I'm doing good, i've just been busy thats why my posts have been few here lately. I will try to catch you up later this week.. I am including a picture or my hair that I just had done saturday! I love it, and I hope you can see the colors in it!! Til next time!!!

Kim:)

Satisfied

Another song that I love..

Satisfied

All my life long I had panted
For a drink form some clear spring
That i hoped would quench that burning
Of the thirst I felt within

Chorus:
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved
Jesus satisfies my longing
Thru His blood I now am saved

Feeding on the husks around me
Till my strength was almost gone
Longed my soul for something better
Only still to hunger on

Well of water ever springing
Bread of life so rich and free
Untold wealth that never faileth
My Redeemer is to me.

How you Live??

So today in and of itself was a good day. I didn't work because I had another spinal injection because I've started having some pain down my leg again and I didn't want it to get as bad as it was before. The injection itself was a piece of cake compared to some of the other things I've gone through. The main reason I didn't work, was because I didn't have a ride, and I can't drive for 24 hours after the procedure. Hopefully this will completely take care of that problem!

The rest of the day was kind of just blah, nothing too exciting until I went to church tonight. A lot of thing were just brought back to the forefront for me. Eddie read Psalm 63, here's what it says.
1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. 6 On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.
7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.
8 My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
9 They who seek my life will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth.
10 They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals.
11 But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God's name will praise him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.

That just spoke to me so much it's hard really to describe how I felt. It just really made me want to shout Praises to the Lord. We were also discussing how we should have Joy for the Lord in all that we do and give Praise to the Lord in everything we do like it says in I Corinthians 10:31 "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." Also always living a constant life of worship. We also talked how we should also live like this because we never know when our life will be taken from us or when Jesus is coming back. Yes, this really rang home to me becasue of how dramatically my life changed on Aug 31, 2006. I try my best to be thankful everyday for the life I have been given and that Jesus saved me from everything! Everytime I mess up Jesus is right there to forgive me and remind me of His Amazing Grace!! I really do want to have Joy in all that I do, and to live a life that is of constant worship. It's hard though but Jesus gives us the strength to get through and live a life of worship.

I also finished my book today "Completely His" by Shannon Etheridge I recommend all you ladies read it.. Here's a few quotes from the last chapter. ''Remeber that God doesn't call us to do things that we can accomplish in our own strength. He only calls us to God-sized tasks, so that when the dream becomes a reality, we know God did tehe work, and God gets the credit."
"As you labor to bring God's dreams to life, you will more than likely experience many temptations to abort the process. Satan will try anything to get you to give up. So when you feel tired, frustrated, and ready to quit, return to your original vision of what god has asked of you. He will be faithful to do all that He has promised, but you must be faithful to submit to the process."
"Perserverance isn't a lot of fun. Yet it is perserverance that allows God to take our muddled messes and turn them into miracles. He delights in transforming the black-carbon pressures of our life into diamonds of radiant beauty. But doing all that requires a process. A process that takes time. Aroces that is sometimes painful."-Joanna Weaver

So now, meditate on all this info that I've given to you! Let me know your thoughts. !!!

A Poem

I received this poem in an email today thought it was really good. Supposedly the story behind the poem is that child with terminal cancer wrote it and wanted the world to know to slow down and not take life for granted. I can agree with this child, I now realize how important it is for us not to take the precious life, we've been given by the Lord, for granted. I hope you enjoy the poem as much as I did..

SLOW DANCE
Have you ever watched kids
On a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask How are you?
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done
Do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You'd better slow down
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last
Ever told your child,
We'll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste
,Not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say,'Hi'
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
When you run so fast
to get somewhere
You miss half the fun
of getting there.
When you worry
and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift....
Thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower
Hear the music
Before the song is over.

hey hey!

Well its Sunday and i'm just hanging out at the house! Went to church this am.. We only had an 11 o'clock service because of the snow we had yesterday. Yes, we had snow but it barely stuck but the roads were wet and they were probably icy first thing this morning. After church we went to Pizza Hut along with about umm 10 other people we had a bunch of people there. It was fun. I'm bored so I'm writing this. I think about to get ready to go back to church.. Oh yea I got this new hat from Avon and I took some pictures I'll post one below. I think I look cute!! HAHA.. Have a great Sunday!! What's left :)

hi

Hello all.
Not sure what to write, just wanted to say hello.. I do know that i'm very thankful that it has been a year since i've spent the night in the hospital!! Kind of crazy that i'm so thankful for that @ 26, but that's how life goes! I'm doing pretty well. I'm taking a class @ church called Perspectives and it's great!!

Yup thats it for now! HAVE A GrEAT WEEKEND!!

Love

Well, its been a week or so since I've written. Life has been good! My New Year's was wonderful! We had the traditional dinner of Ham, collards, black eye peas along with some other goodies! Work has finally settled back into "the norm" if you will. There's really nothing new to report. Kristin and I are going to Hillsborough to go hear Stacey preach his first sermon @ his new church! I'm sure it's going to be great! I'll try to tell you about that on Sunday.

I've been reading some more, trying to finish "Completely His". Tonight it was talking about how people will know we are Christians by are Love. She says this "So many people will never read a Bible to dicover God themselves. Instead, they read the believer. If someone were to read your life, what woudl they learn about God? about the Christian faith? Would they want to become like you? Would they want to get to know God better because of what they see in you? Would they feel judged and condemned, or would they feel unconditionally loved and accepted?"
So do the people around you know that you are a Christian by how you act, treat them and others? Because like i've been told several times, we as Christians are the only Bible some people will ever read. "Are you Preaching the TRUTH?"

Kim:)