"Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening? God doesn't come and go. God lasts. He's Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don't get tired, they walk and don't lag behind." -Isaiah 40:28-31. "Like a sheperd, he will care for his flock, gathering the lambs in his arms, Hugging them as he carries them, leading the nursing ewes to good pasture." -Isaiah 40:11 GOD CARES!!!! He isn't just leaving you in the dust to deal with your problems by yourself. He's there! I promise. If you can't believe that promise believe His. Isaiah 54 talks about how God didn't send these troubles to you. "I create the blacksmith who fires up his forge and makes a weapon designed to kill. I also create the destroyer-but no weapon that can hut you has ever been forged." verses 16 and part of 17. Written/spoken truth that He is for YOU. Not the enemy. He cares for YOU. He doesn't want you to hurt. That isn't His path! But He can heal those who hurt. He can strength those who are weak. And He will. That famous quote, "Don't fall for someone unless you know they are willing to catch you." We can all say, that at some point in our lives we "thought" someone caught us. God catches us every time. No matter how many times we fall. And He not only catches us, but He puts us back on our knees. And full of His mercy. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If you want the truth, look in His word. He'll always tell you the truth.

Summer getting close to being over and I am just now starting to have fun. Better late than never, right(;? Right now I'm in Arkansas chillin' with family here, Thursday I get my license, and Sunday I leave for Tennessee. I have the most fun with my family and right now I couldn't ask for a better summer. Yes, it was slow at first, but I had a lot of time to spend with family and I love spending time with them. They mean the world to me and I'm so blessed to have them in my life. I never take one moment for granted with them. Or at least I try my hardest. No ones perfect and I know all of us teenagers don't always want to love our family. But we look at them and think, "They made me who I am. Why would I not want to be with them."

She grew up with one thing on her mind. Her Daddy had her set for life, always the lovin kind. He taught her well, he taught her young. Always learned to bite her tongue. He was her best friend. Always smiling at the end.

She’s got her Daddy’s eyes and his thoughts fill her mind.

She sure acts like him, and boy can her temper rise.

She’s got her Momma’s sweet side and her gentle heart.

But set her off, and you’ll wanna get a head start.

One early morning she wakes with flashes of red and white. She can’t help but shake the fright. Sounds around only at a whisper, everything she sees at a blur. Her Daddy on the ground and her Momma cryin. Her thoughts spinning and emotions in a stir.

She’s got her Daddy’s eyes and his thoughts fill her mind.

She sure acts like him, and boy can her temper rise.

She’s got her Momma’s sweet side and her gentle heart.

But set her off, and you’ll wanna get a head start.

She dreams of him. He stands in the corner, where the light is dim. Her heart aches with pain. Keeping in mind strength is what she can gain. He took part of her with him, when he went home to Jesus. Leavin space to fill the empty creases.

She’s got her Daddy’s eyes and his thoughts fill her mind.

She sure acts like him, and boy can her temper rise.

She’s got her Momma’s sweet side and her gentle heart.

But set her off, and you’ll wanna get a head start.

She always hears his voice. She knows it’s God talking. Her Daddy still has her heart. With the rain falling against her skin she knows she’s never alone. Daddy’s right there with her to play in the raindrops he rides down that fall.

Just because I'm okay with things doesn't make them any easier. Life is hard, but I try to embrace it. I'm not perfect, and I have my bad days. But one thing's for sure, I make the best of my good days and never take a moment with the ones I love for granted. I am me.