More Than a Year

It has been more than a year since I started this blog.
If are wondering why I only have about 25 post in a year the answer is simple, I have been otherwise preoccupied. This year, I fell in love.

It wasn't like I thought it would be.
It wasn't like it happens in the movies. There were no fireworks- although there was plenty of burning.
There was no flitting about- although there was plenty of excitement.
There was no flirting and giggling- although there was plenty of wooing and deep heartfelt joy.
Yes, dear friends I have fallen in love and it's not like the story book kind of love, it's better.
There was no riding off into the sunset- but I know there will be a "happily-ever-after", for the One with Whom I have fallen in love, is Perfect! He is Love Himself.
He is the only One Who will NEVER let you down.
He is the only One Who knows me inside and out, even better than I know myself.
He is wonderful, amazing, beyond what words can describe. He is better than the best. Bigger than my wildest dreams. More majestic than the highest rugged mountain peek. He is the only Way. All Truth and Life. He is All-in-All.
If you haven't guessed it yet, I don't know who your thinking of, but I can tell you one thing, whoever that is he (or she) doesn't even come close to holding a candle to Who I am speaking of.
He is above and beyond any and ever one or thing.
Words fail to describe even a small portion of His vastness.
He is Omnipotent, omnipresent, all powerful, above and beyond everything in this universe, and I love Him. But what's even more amazing than that- it shouldn't be that spectacular that I love Someone as wonderful as Him- the amazing thing is HE LOVES ME! He loved me even before I loved Him!(Rom 5:8)
He is so good to us!
Who know one name could mean so much? This one name holds so much wait. Thousands, perhaps even millions have died horendis deths rather than renounce this wonderful name. This name above all names.
Jesus.




Due to the fact that, as of May 22nd, I am now graduated from Ellerslie, I have started a new blog page which you can get to here http://www.usemyhands.blogspot.com/

Hi All!

Hi Everyone!

I am nearing the end of my second amazing week here at Ellerslie!
There are so many amazing things that God has been teaching me this last two weeks, but it would take longer than I have to go into that.
I will say that He has been showing me more of His wonderful nature, which in turn draws me closer to Him.
I don't know how often I will be able to post. But I will try to update you all as much as possible.

The Staff here are great! They are truly living lives pored out for Christ.
The students are wonderful too! They all have a hunger and fire for Christ that is truly inspiring!

Well I have to run!
Hope to talk at you soon!!

Kourtney

Hello All!

I am so sorry that I haven't been vary faithful about posting :/

Just one more week until I leave for Ellerslie! I think we're leaving on Sunday the 30th. Check in is at 1:00 on Monday. I am SO excited!!! I can't wait! And yet, I dread leaving home for so long.

I have allot of thank you's for a lot of wonderful people who gave me wonderful gifts/donations that are WAY overdue. So here they are.
A HUGE Thank you to:
Dale, Tam, Dallas and Rachel Scribner and their church, The Powell Holiness Church
Dana Hargus
Susanne Woolley
Dorthy Pilkington
Dan, Alisha, Ashton, Landon, Mason and Samson LaFrance
Tom and Laurie Krawczyk and family
Gordon and Sandy Gerber
Frank Harrison
Jim and Peggy Theile
Pam Sawyer and family
Eric, Dianne, Annie, Even and Andrew Peterson
Dan and Danita Fenn and family
Jeanene and Kaleigh Taylor
Jerry and Debbie Christian
Terry and Loretta Abney
Elzie "Papa" and Joann "Meme" Priest (my Dad's parents)
Joe and Loretta Priest
David Gray and Nancy Gates (who don't even know me, but heard about what I am doing from a friend and decided to help out anyway!)
Uncle Melvin and Aunt Kim Priest and family
Melvin and Deborah Priest
Aunt Judy, Cassie and Jessica
Stacy, Rebecka and Stacie Jewel
Sharon "Nanny" Buckmaster (my Mom's mom)
Bonita Blackburn
Uncle Max and Aunt Carolyn Graham
Denver and Della Ferguson

Thank you all SO much!
I hope one day you'll know just how much I appreciate all of you and how blessed I am by your support!

P.S. Sorry if I misspelled any of your names!

Another Wonderful Blessing

Has come my way this bright and beautiful Tuesday afternoon!
I would like to say thank you to Mr. Richard and Mrs. Cinda Bailey for their loving gift, and for listening when God called them to give. Thanks guys! You are truly a blessing to me!

Praise Him From Whom All Blessings Flow!

God has really been providing this week!

First of all, I got a very loving gift from Dan and Joanne Priest! Thanks guys!



I got another (one time) house cleaning job.

My cousin Lisa called and asked if I would be willing to take on a few more houses, because she has some friends that are looking for some one. So of course I told her yes.

She also asked if I would be willing to watch her little girl sometimes. Yes again :D



So even though none of this is permanent at the moment, "My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (Phl 4:19)