Joy Unspeakable

Okay, in order for my blog to look cooler I had to make a new one all together. Something was wrong with mine.......Jenna put it all together and she did such an AMAZING job!!! We also have some engagement pictures that she took on that blog along with the wedding date. I gotta say, Jenna's got mad skill!!!! I heard that phrase a couple days ago and it fits for her!!!!!!!!!!!

NEW BLOG ADDRESS: www.forhefirstlovedus.blogspot.com

Jenna, Joleesa, Levi and I went ice skating this afternoon. It was a blast! Can you believe that Levi has NEVER been ice skating!!!?????? Crazy. Anyhow, Joe took this video of his first time ice skating! =o)

It took long then we would have liked, but we made it. It was AMAZING that we made the DC flight. It was oversold by 5....but at first they were still able to get 1 standby on. Then the flight went on a 4 hour delay. That was our prayer answered... 4people moved to other flights which opened up seats. We got on but spent five and half hours apart separated in middle seats. We are thankful that we just got on!! It kinda went fast for me...I sat next to this crazy lady that wanted to talk. She was crazy in the sense, to not be annoying, but make me entertained.

We didn't make it out of Seattle though that same night because all the flights were just SOOO oversold. I was SOOOOO tired and worn out that we stayed for 2 flights.... I realized how impossible it was going to be that night.......and asked if we could just get rooms. So that's what we did. It was wonderful....we got up the next morning, refreshed and ready to face whatever.

The only flight that looked good, was what we in Alaska call the Milk Run. The jet is used mostly to deliver Cargo to the different villages. It goes from Seattle to Juneau, Yaketat, and Cordova Alaska then finally into Anchorage. The flight was WIDE OPEN all the way! So there were over 66 standbys wanting to get on that flight. They had weight and balance issues though....so they were only able take about half. We were blessed because we were near the top. We got to sit together, so I was able to be there when he looked out the window and saw Alaska! It was SO fun!!!


AMY!! I promise to get some pictures up!!! lol We have some now from flying, but I gotta get this day moving.... so maybe we will get some up tonight. There are going to be LOTS!!! =)

Well, Levi and I head out today. Or rather tonight.....it's a three hour drive from Roanoke to DC. So, he likes to leave REALLY early to beat the traffic. We are going to shoot for the 8a flight to Seattle.... It's REALLY full though! Oversold by 5! When I was looking last week I wasn't worried about the DCA to SEA just SEA to ANC. Seattle to Anchorage the flights are also all oversold. So, now it's going to be a little stressful in general. Levi is going to get a crash course in flying standby. I was soooooOOOO looking forward to having someone to travel with....but we may not even be able to sit together now.....!! If anything, please pray that we make the flights. I don't do well with sleeping in airports....and we don't want to spend money on hotel rooms for each of us!! My body is already messed up with the time change, I know I'll just get so worn out.

Okay...I'm wining right now....so I'm going to get off!!! =O)

So, I made it into DC late last night. The flights were perfect! Wide open...got good seats, a matter a fact I had a whole row to myself on the Seattle to DC flight. It was GREAT! Plus, both flights were turbulence free! Gotta love that!

I'm staying with the Anders again. I have fallen in love with them! They are SOOO sweet! Here they have family (a house full) over for their Thanksgiving and yet it was still okay that I came. What a blessing they have been! I pray that my home one day, will be just as welcoming and comfortable. I think God would want it no other way. AND I REALLY pray that God blesses the Anders!

Levi, is at work and so I slept for what seemed like FOREVER this morning. Levi got basically NO sleep last night though. We didn't get into Roanoke (more then likely spelled wrong) until after 5a, and then he had to be to work at 7a. He gets done at 4p but, my guess is, is that he'll sleep while I watch a movie or something. Poor guy.


Anyhow....I hope everyone had a GREAT THANKSGIVING!!!!

Let me just say.... in general.....people are awful today!! Granted, it's been a bad day for the airline. Flights canceled, or REALLY delayed. Which makes it understandable when people get upset. For some reason though even the people that don't have ANYTHING wrong with their flights...their cranky too!!! I think between today and yesterday my patience for being downright rude is running thin.

I'm excited though....I have tomorrow off!! Wahoo!!! The apartment REALLY needs a good clean again. So that's the only thing I REALLY NEED to get done tomorrow. Other then that.... I have plans, to have NO plans!!!

In seven more days I head to VA to get Levi!! I Stay for the weekend and then head back to Alaska. Let me tell you the days have been dragging like you would not believe!! It's like time is crawling.......we were laughing one day because it's felt like the past few years of our lives have just flown by!! Now though...when we want it to go fast....it's at a STAND STILL!! HA!!

Here is the link to see what they are all up too...... thetfinishlineracingtoglory.blogspot.com

So, Levi is in FL for a week holding 2 revivals. It's weird how someone that already is fare away, can now feel even farther!!!!

This week and last, I've have only worked part time 12p-5p. Wow, do I really like it!! It's SO nice to be able to sleep in and also get home at a normal time. I stayed at my parents house almost all week last week. I would go home after work, make dinner....sit around after dinner.....and the only bad part, clean up the dinner mess. I detest dishes!!! Even when a dishwasher is involved. The dishes still have to be pretty well clean, and I would rather clean a toilet! I know...I know... sad....!

After Levi comes in Dec. I'll be working like crazy!! Which is normal for me.....this part time shift is just a fluke that I'm REALLY enjoying!

Tonight is the "SPAGO" night at church. It's Josh Grants Youth Saturday this month, so he got to chose what we do for the activity. He decided to have an Italian restaurant night at the church. "SPAGO" is what he is calling it.I'm not sure what all is involved...other then I over heard checkered table cloths and Italian music. It should be GREAT fun. I've been looking forward to it all week!

Anyhow, hope everyone has GREAT weekend!

There is so much! First, I want to say this....I would marry Levi tomorrow if I could! He hasn't even met my family though... I have NO worries... they will love him!!!!!! He is coming up at the beginning of December....and I can't wait!! One, because I REALLY miss him and two, because I'm dieing to show him Alaska! I have a special place in my heart for Alaska and really want to share that with him. I wouldn't say this is the end of the story though....it's just the beginning.

I tell people, that if I were to put together my perfect man, I wouldn't even think of the qualities that Levi has. It's so neat how God can do SO much better then you can! Our ways are not His ways! For that I'm SO thankful!

There is one thing I haven't shared, at least not on the blog...I have though with Levi and my family. At the assembly, I noticed Levi while he was praying in the prayer line. He was praying SO intensely!!! Giving it all he had. I had to run to the bathroom, and then on the way back I had determined to get Joleesa into THAT prayer line. I stood in line and stared at the back of Joes head waiting for her to feel it (my looking at her). It didn't take long, she looked at me... and I motioned for her to come join me. That also didn't take much...she popped right up and came and stood in line with me. I could say more on this...but this post is about LEVI! =0) That is still something that REALLY attracts me... is his zeal and intensity for God!!!

Levi, outside of my Dad is the most tender hearted man I have ever met! Plus, he is not at all ashamed of it!!! I think some men think to be soft is just not manly...but in his case...he could care less what others think! Which in my opinion is SUPER manly! It also, is one of the reasons why I trust him.

I found it funny that he used the word "hot" as way to describe me. I almost told him one time that he was hot, but thought that maybe he had a reason why he never used that word. =) Levi is though!!!!!!!!!! He's SUPER attractive! I love it when he's in his suits!! He always dresses SO nice! I told him that he doesn't need any help, he can dress himself WAY better then I could!!!

The thing I love most though...is that I KNOW he loves me. I love saying it...and hearing it....but Levi shows it!! I don't AT ALL question it! Which makes me love him all the more.

I could say more....but this is already so long....I just hope, like I said before.....I know Levi is special! I know also, that he is a gift from God...I hope that I NEVER lose sight of that through out the years!!! That will be my prayer.

Where to start..... Since Jessa and I began seeing each other she has made me feel like a special person! Of course I would have to be for Jessa to choose me of all the other guys out there! Before we "officially" began telling people we were a "couple" I asked her what I should say to others to describe our relationship. She said to say, "We are "special" friends"!!!! And yes when she said it she put alittle emphasis on "special"!!! Jessa as made me feel special in alot of ways... She was going to go on a trip to Greece and instead came and seen me! I of coursed encouraged her to go to Greece, but MAN was I happy when she didnt want to because she wanted to see me! She takes opportunities to show recognitation to me. What I mean is to simply compliment the good things she sees in me. It makes me feel like she is looking at every detail about me with positivness. Thats awesome! Iam who Iam and its hard to try to be someone you are not. It lets me know she is attracted to my personality! Which says to me that all I have to do to keep her happy is be who Iam! The real me! Not anyone else, just Levi! And yes I dont want her to change either! I love her just the the way she is:)

I have learned also that when we are around other people I can be proud of how she will be around them! She of course met alot of people who were new to her but not me during her visit here in VA. She was very much in to meeting everyone I knew and everyone I was able to introduce her to was very impressed with her. That may not seem like much to some, but to me it means alot that Jessa be friends with those I have chose to be friends with..( and I cant wait to meet her friends also!!! If Jessa thinks alot of you, then there is no reason for me not to! So please be my friends too!pleaseeeeeeeee!!!!!)

I will say something else to, but not much on this since her parents will be reading this, SHE'S HOT!! Okay, okay, okay there are better words for it.... Some would be beautiful, cute, pretty, attractive, good looking..... but you get the point! (I hope I didnt lose any brownie points with dad for saying it like that).

I do want to conclude by telling everyone that it takes more than looks to make me happy like Jessa does!!! ;) Its who she is that I have fallen for. Her personality, and love for Jesus is what Im in love with!

Okay everyone in Blogland, if you havent figured it out yet, I love reading the comments from you! Ask Jessa, I read them over and over with excitment, so comment awhole lot! Oh lets see how quick we can get Jessa to put a post up about some of what she sees in me!!!!!!!!!!

Alright I went to MN for the Revival, but Im confessing it was hard to keep my mind on the revival! I did, but I was praying about Jessa:) I wasnt sure just yet if this would be a good match. I only heard good about Jessa and had liked what we emailed and texted about, just wanted to hear more though. During the revival Bro. and Sis. Bacon (Pastor) kept probing my mind as to wether I liked Jessa and was very much encouraging me to get to know her! I loved it but tried not to let it show at first.... but after awhile I couldnt help it, it was becoming evident!

After Church a few times we were all at the Thompsons and of course I had one interest! Didnt feel gulity either because when the service was over I could think about getting to know Jessa ALL I wanted to!!!! I only had to keep my mind on the services before and during! I hope that doesnt sound bad of me, but hey, "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the Lord."-Pr. 18:22. So I felt like it would be alright for the evangelist to get a blessing in this revival too!!lol! So the only thing I knew to do at the time was to try to talk some to her and SIT BY HER AS OFTEN AS I COULD!!!! If I had sat down and she was coming in the room to sit I would quickly offer the seat besides me and say something like, "Dont worry I dont have cutties" and then then smile. It broke some of the ice and got a laugh out of her!

After MN we began to call and text ALOT!! I quickly began to fall for Jessa! We said we would wait till she came to VA to talk about being Boy/Girlfriend and just be "special friends" at the time...but.... the more we talked...the more we forgot about that and just went forward with the relationship.

So Jessa came to VA for alittle over a week. And yes we spent every moment of the day together, umhmm.... talking about imporant things!lol! No more details right now from me but maybe Jessa or her family would like to say something.......

Jessa left last saturday, and its been hard! I miss her ALOT! Okay I really need to stop talking before I give too much info.... Levi

One of the ways God ministers most to me is through music. There have been many times I've broke down in my car to a song. Both in brokeness and in praise. I REALLY like this song! The video I'm not overly thrilled with it all, but the words and the message are SUPER good!!

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So, we last left you with us being just friends. So how did we get from being friends to where (not exactly telling ALL of where, "where" is *wink*) we are now?

I found out that Levi was going to be in MN holding a revival. With my flight benefits it made it really easy to jot down there. Besides....I kinda...OK.... ALOT liked him.

At the revival though it was a little uncomfortable....at least for me. I liked him and therefore I had a REALLY hard time talking to him. Which by the way, I am NEVER like that!! I could careless about men in general, so my reaction to him was new to me. It also was a little weird for me because I new there were "sparks" which scared me!! I wanted to pull back many times, but I felt like God wanted me to keep with it. It's hard sometimes to open yourself up completely to someone...there is always that possibility of getting hurt. I quickly learned though that if I were to open up with anyone Levi would be the one. He's so soft hearted and he would NEVER hurt me intentionly. He's naturally good man, and makes it known that he loves God, and therefore I trusted him pretty quickly. It also, didn't hurt that God seemed to help me whole lot with it!!! It just felt right!!!

We didn't talk a whole bunch at the revival, but had just enough time to know that something was there. After the revival though was a different story. We called and text ALL the time!! I went to never having my phone on me or charged to having it permanently attached to me!!! lol =)


I had had plans to go to Greece at the end of this month, but my PFD from living in Alaska had yet to come. There was NO way I could afford going with out it. Then a few friends of mine were going to to Maui for a few days. I could have gone with....but I had all those days off and the only thing I REALLY wanted was to see LEVI!!!!!!

Sooooooooo, that's where I am now....in VA. I came up last Thursday and I am leaving tomorrow early morning. I try not to think about too much. It's so natural to be with him and I'm going to miss him terribly......

I know Levi is a miracle from God I hope I never forget that, or take it for granted!!!!!!

I'm sure Levi will have his own side of the story.....he'll post later. =)

How We Met


So, when Sis. Wilson was in Alaska in the spring of 07 for Ladies Retreat she mentioned levi to me. She must of mentioned me to Levi....because so there after I got an email from him. This is where it got weird for Levi.

Levi's Story; Okay, so I started emailing Jessa after Sis. Wilson told me about her. I thought things were going good. I would email her and ask questions about her and she would reply and ask her own questions for me.. Sounds normal...right??? But it didn't go "normal". You see Jessa all of a sudden stopped emailing me!!! Yes that's right one day she was emailing and the next she wasn't! Left me there hanging not knowing what to think....well like anyone would think, I definitely thought. I was UGLY! Yep she thought I was ugly. What else could she have thought,... what would you have thought if you were in my place? So not knowing why she didn't want to email anymore I couldn't keep emailing her... so I stopped too:(


Jessa's Story: Okay...SOOOOOO I didn't think he was UGLY!!! I just wasn't ready for anything!! You know....it was either going to go further or just end....so me being me ,instead of confronting it, and telling him I wasn't ready for anything. I just figured... I'd drop of the face of the planet! I admit I just left him hanging.....poor guy.



The Assembly year 2008:


What Jessa Was Thinking: I wasn't able to go to the Assembly the year before because of my new job. So, I didn't see Levi at all until this past Assembly. I gotta say........he was WAY handsome just like his pictures. I wanted to talk to him I did!! But it was a little weird, because for the past year I was no where to be found. I did however keep my eye out for him the whole Assembly waiting for a good time to talk to him. It just never came.....


What Levi Was Thinking; Weird? Yep it was weird alright! I would have loved for to come to me and start a conversation, but I wasn't going to start a conversation with her! After all, I'm still thinking that she thinks I'm ugly! But I have to admit that I would look her way ALOT! I was sitting for most of the Assembly behind her toward the back, so since she sat most of the time in the front middle section I could see her most of the time:) .... When I went home from the Assembly, boy did I get shocked.......!!!!!!


What Jessa Did: Well, Since I couldn't get up the courage just to go up and talk to him, and a good time didn't really open up easily for me......well.....even after the Assembly I thought it was really important that I talk to him....and maybe get to know him more. So, I emailed him. Which was a big deal for me, because I felt like I was chasing him!!! =) I felt like it was the right thing to do though. Anyhow, so I just emailed a general "Hows it goin??" " I saw you at the Assembly...." email.


What Levi Did; A email from Jessa Nowling in my inbox!!! Okay... I'm alittle surprised here don't you think I'm UGLY? Well it was just a general email but maybe she didn't think I was ugly, at least ways in person. Does that mean in a picture I'm ugly? I still was confused..bewildered...in the dark... What does this girl think of me? Well I figured no harm in emailing a email back as friends...............

SOoooooooo, i bet everyone would like to know the details....buuuuuut levi is definitely the mean one!!! He said not to give the details just to see what kind of comments we'd get.lol =)

P.S. Details and more pictures to follow....... ;)

Winter is officially here!

I don't think I'm ready for it yet! The thought of scraping of my car every night after work does not appeal to me at all. I would LOVE to get a new car, with a remote starter!! The likely hood of that happening this year is slim to none. =) In Alaska though a remote starter it's a good investment!

Anyhow, hope everyone is well!

Please pray for me.....I got a cold right after coming back from MN. It won't go away! My friends at work are telling me it's mutating that I look worse every day. I had a good laugh over that, I have such nice friends. =) I really am miserable. If you would please say prayer for me.

I've searched for the soundtrack to "The River" by Meredith Andrews. What a good song! She has other sound tracks out, but not that one. So sad. That's the song in the video. I'm not sure if there is a way to fit the whole thing in that spot..... it kinda got cut off a bit. However, the point still gets across. The video starts off kinda slow, but if you listen to words and watch the whole thing it's moving. At least it was for me....

It was a GREAT revival! I was a little worried on Thursday/Friday morning because all the flights were oversold again. I didn't make it out on the Chicago flight like I had wanted, but I did make it out on the next Seattle flight and then connected up in Portland, and then was out on the first Minneapolis flight Friday morning. It was kinda nice because I had a co-worker that was flying to Portland as well. It was nice having someone to chat with most of the way. By the time I got into Minneapolis I was exhausted! I think I had figured it out that I had been up 27 or so hours before I got a nap for about an hour when I first got in. I was wide awake for service though that night. It seemed though I was tired the whole weekend which was kinda a bummer.

Bro. Levi did great with his messages! There were a lot of visitors, which was SUPER encouraging in and of it self, but his messages were preached in a way that was both to saved and the unsaved. I had forgotten that revival isn't just to encourage the local body, but also a way to reach out to the community.

My flights home were a breeze. I left Minneapolis at 2p to Chicago. That was a super short flight! I then had a 720p flight in Chicago to Anchorage. That was the LONGEST Flight I have been on! Even London to Chicago wasn't as long as That flight to Anchorage last night. 7 hours and 19 min. YIKES! It's not normally that long....must have had head winds or something.....I don't sleep on planes,EVER, but I did last night for about two hours. THANK GOD!! Oh! One more thing I want thank God for, is that ALL the flights had almost ZERO turbulence!!! I think that's one reason why I could fall a sleep, maybe God knew I really needed it. =)

Tomorrow is Mom and Dads 27 Anniversary!!!

I am so thankful I was given them as MY parents! Their marriage has been the ultimate example for what what a Godly marriage looks like. Their love for God and each other getting them through tough times in life. I've seen their tears in prayer, and ultimately the blessings fall on them because of their obedience to Gods will. There is a certain beauty in a marriage when the foundation is a shared love of God. I know....I've seen it. More then anything else I want to thank them for that!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOUR NEXT 27 YEARS. ;)

I've told myself over and over again that I should ONLY get a mocha on Sunday mornings on my way to church. You know as a treat only....but, everyday this week I've been craving them. Maybe it's because the weather is changing.....and I want something warm to drink. WEll, I lost the battle... I got a mocha on Sunday, then on Monday, and now on Wednesday too. It's disgusting how many calories are in mocha's on top of the all the carbs. I looked into it and I'll spare you the details. Today after I got my mocha and finished all 12oz (for which Micah P would be proud....I never finish them and if Micah's around he'll finish it for me;-) all I could think about was cellulite. HA! Annoying! Hence the title....

Well, tomorrow I head for Minneapolis ST.Paul for the revival. It's come up REALLY fast! I'm excited though!

It's been really fun to read all the different things you all have posted about funny flight announcements. My favorite part is when the Captain comes on a gives his pre flight speech. You know.....how the weather is and if there is going to be any bumps along the way. I always say to myself after that..."well, he sounds like he knows what he's doing....." =)

All too rarely, airline attendants make an effort to make the in-flight "safety lecture" and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:

On a Southwest flight (SW has no assigned seating, you just sit where you want) passengers were apparently having a hard time choosing, when a flight attendant announced, "People, people we're not picking out furniture here, find a seat and get in it!"

On a Continental Flight with a very "senior" flight attendant crew, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants."

On landing, the stewardess said, "Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you're going to leave anything, please make sure it's something we'd like to have."

There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane"

"Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride."

From a Southwest Airlines employee: "Welcome aboard Southwest Flight 245 to Tampa. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don't know how to operate one, you probably shouldn't be out in public unsupervised."

"In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child, pick your favorite."

"Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but we'll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than Southwest Airlines."

"As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses."

And from the pilot during his welcome message: "Delta Airlines is pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!"

Heard on Southwest Airlines just after a very hard landing in Salt Lake City: The flight attendant came on the intercom and said, "That was quite a bump, and I know what y'all are thinking. I'm here to tell you it wasn't the airline's fault, it wasn't the pilot's fault, it wasn't the flight attendant's fault, it was the asphalt."

Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect landing: "We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal."

An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the Passengers exited, smile, and give them a "Thanks for flying our airline." He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?" "Why, no, Ma'am," said the pilot. "What is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land, or were we shot down?"

Part of a flight attendant's arrival announcement: "We'd like to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you'll think of US Airways."

A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached a comfortable cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the intercom, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293, nonstop from New York to Los Angeles. The weather ahead is good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back and relax... OH, MY GOD!"
......................Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the captain came back on the intercom and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the flight attendant accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!" A passenger in Coach yelled, "That's nothing. You should see the back of mine!"

So, I know nothing about BLOGGER! Trying to figure it out is making me insane!

It's soooo sad.....for over a week now we have been slammed at work. No one can really figure out why. The Grants spent 21 hours trying to get out a couple days ago for their Anniversary. Every flight though is over sold, by sometimes more then ten. Which makes it nearly impossable for airlines employees to get out.The sad part is when airline employees should understand this, and they don't and they are just as angry as the full paying revenue people. Which I think is wrong. I've seen the STAND BY list as long as eighty people. I've come home mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. Sometimes you can use all your energy on just staying patient and "nice" when people are upset.I've gotton to praying before every flight I do or assit just so I can stay calm and not get worked up. Also, when it's that crazy it's VERY easy to make a mistake.I've had a hard time falling a sleep a few nights because I've been playing back the days events and how I've handled them and how I would change it. Then when I DO fall asleep I dream about it! Haha.......*sigh* Hopefully it'll be over soon.

Well, it's been rainy for the last four days straight. Granted, thats been the way our summer has been. Now though, there is a new chill in the air and leaves are starting to fall. I think for my mission service tomorrow I may make apple cider and pumpkin bars for afterwards. To get us in the fallish mood.=)

Soooooo, I've pretty sure I'm going to be heading for MSP, MN at the end of the month for a revival. It should be really good. I'm not at all excited about flying. I 'm sick of flying! After one really bad one I'm now scared of every bump.

Oh! And then at the end of Oct. I think I'm going to go to Europe again. I'm SUPER excited!!! I'm pretty sure which one, but not positive. It'll will be a cruise....which I enjoy just becasue you see more for your moeny. *sigh* yaaaaa, that will be some long flights though!!!

Yesterday, walking down the terminal you saw people congregating by the televisions watching Sara Palins speech at the GOP convention. I worked the Juneau flight last night and we had to pry people away from the TV to board. Unfortunately, I only got to hear bits and pieces. However, I did find the manuscript and read that. I thought it was well done. No doubt she got the crowds going with her comical and valid jabs at Oboma and his campaign. She made strong points about Americas energy problems....and coming from the Governor of the state that could solve some of those issues, there was no better person to deliver that stance. I know personally, she made me after some doubt, feel like she could handle the position of the VP.

Now, I like Sarah Palin as a person and the things she stands for in her politics. I feel like she was very much a Governor of the people and therefor I am proud of her. There is also a certain pride that also comes along with the fact that she is a woman as well. So,I'll vote for her/McCain when the time comes. However, there is one thing that does bug me and maybe because I AM a women I feel this way. Also, it may be because I feel children are such a special gift from God that I have this OPINION (I say that word strongly). She has five children. One, is a newborn with health issues, one is only 7, one is 14,and there is one that is pregnant at 17. The fact that her family seems to be behind her, and proud of her is commendable. However, as the Vice President of the United States Of America, second to the leader of the free world, how will that effect her children?? Certainly there will be an impact. In this day in age women have had to take on a job just to provide for their families. Other women, chose to have a career, even when their husbands make enough to provide for their families. It is in my opinion, in the cases where money is not the reason, and a career is the goal. That there is selfishness in the act. There are SO many smart women in this world, many who have made tremendous impacts on our society.A modern example would be Condoleezza Rice. Interestingly enough Condoleeza has no children, and also, is not married. With Sara Palin, is she not choosing a career, and YES the chance to make history, OVER the precious and life shaping years with her children???? Can she really balance both, a career and family, on such a high level??? It is the questiont that I can't get away from. What mother of five a "hocky mom" would chose postion and power over her young children??

Ok, so I'm not the brights bulb, but I have my moments in which I surprise even myself. Haha Anyhow, tonight at work they sure did make me feel smart. They made me gate assit. Which means if there is any problems with flights (angry passengers,ticketing problems,count discrepancies, ect.) I'm one, of two to go to. Anyhow,tonight was FULL of issues!!! I feel like though, that I passed some kind of hard test. Every flight went out on time despite all the issues. HA!!!! WAHOooooo! =) Every flight is like a count down. We HAVE to have the door passenger door closed 10 min. prior to departure time to insure an ON TIME out and take off. Lots of time it gets really stressful simply because we only have just a few min. to figure out a problem. I LOVE it though!!! It's a rush!!!

Yesterday, Mom, Dad, me and Jacob Grant went to the fair. Mom and I went off by ourselves and Dad and Jacob went off together. Boy, was it packed!! It was a beautiful day and it was a Saturday....So it was bound to be busy.

This morning I woke up early with my head full and my body aching. I had made scones last night to bring to Sunday School, but it only made 12. So, I was going to run to the store to pick up some more ingredients. I figured though, I would sleep some more and just pick up donuts or rolls at the gas station on the way to church. I woke up a again a 9a and felt like "death" OK...so that was a little dramatic! Anyhow, I didn't go to church. Which I HATE doing! It took an hour just to fall back to sleep because I felt guilty.

I have like NO sick time left and I HAD to be to work at 630p. I took some cold medication and asked to be taken off the concourse, because my brain feels like a pile of mush.

I'm hoping this is a one day flu thing...that tomorrow I'll wake up as good as new.

I am SO excited!!!! I just found out!! I've met her twice, seen her LOTS. She goes in between Anchorage and Juneau and Fairbanks ALL the time!!
She is SO nice and down to earth!!!! WOW...I wasn't excited about either McCain or Oboma, but thought McCain was the lesser of the two evils. This is exciting!! At least for me.....=)

I have a friend that is going through something. If you could, please say a prayer for her. Also, please pray for me...I want to say the the right thing!!!

We are home again....boy.....I don't want to go anywhere for a while. During the night last night I woke up with four charlie horses. Man, they hurt! I can only remember having two others in my life. I can only think that they are from sitting SO much. Between the flights, and driving all over MN and WI this last week....

Tomorrow, will be our first Sunday in our new church building. I'm really excited. Today, we set it all up, which was fun. Also, because I'm WMB, I got a big WORLD map and got push pins to mark where The Church has been established through out the world. I'll have a whole wall to do with it what I want! Cool huh!?

Ok, I'm beat....later! =)

We got into the cities yesterday evening,. It took longer because the flights were full. We wound up going through Fairbanks to get to MSP. We then stayed the night at the Thompson's. Pray for Autumn Thompson. She went into surgery today to remove her thyroid because it's cancerous. She's in high spirits though and is her bubbly self. I know prayer surrounds that young lady.

Tomorrow, is the funeral.....

We got Caribou Coffee yesterday!!! SOOOO YUMMMY There is no coffee like Caribou Coffee. My stomach was fine, but I made sure I had plenty of food in it.

Grandma is with Jesus. What an Awesome thought! I thank God that she went so peacefully in her sleep.

Tomorrow, Mom, Dad, Joleesa, and I head out NWA to Minneapolis/St.Paul. We again go stand by, but this time a an emergency priory. I thank God sooooo much. I didn't even know where to begin to put flights together for us, but management -Alaska Airlines took care of it all for us.

Please be in special prayer for my Grandpa....Grandma was his whole life......

Wow…..we are in Anchorage FINALLEY! I was thinking about all the different obstacles that have come up between all of us, getting to and from the Assembly. Whether it be cancelations or delays… no delay was short and all were with the chance a cancelation.

-Over booked flights too Charlotte
-Tornados in Chicago
-Volcanoes in Alaska
-Mechanicals in Chattanooga and in Chicago
-Dense fog in Juneau
-Passenger manifest discrepancies

At the close of the Assembly, or rather the last night WE were there. I knew the devil was going to attack. I was so blessed at the Assembly ….and wanting to do whatever it was the Lord wanted from me. You could say a complete surrender. I asked the Lord to help me not be blind to the enemy, and recognize it for what it was. It upsets me that the devil can hit me in a weak area….in the process making me wrapped up in me and less able to see what others need and showing them the love and peace found in God.
It’s kind of ironic though while the devil was trying to destroy my joy, my faith, and trust in God on this trip. I just recognized it for what it was…..the devil. I have to laugh……the devil sure put up a good fight, but God, as always, came through and answered the prayer that I had prayed.

Yup. That's right. I don't all the details, but somewhere along the Aleutian Chain there is a volcano erupting. No flights going in or out of Anchorage. Sooooooooo, me, mom and Jenna are stuck in Seattle. For who knows how long. Their not re -booking passengers until tomorrow night! YIKES!


BTW!!!!!! THE ASSEMBLY WAS AMAZING!!!!!! AAAAAAAMMMMMMAAAAAZZZZZING!!!!!!!!! I think this is just the devil trying to steel our joy and excitement. Well, he's just trying. It won't work! HA!!

Mom and are I are here in the Chattanooga airport hoping that our flight doesn't cancel. Although it looks like it will. We had seats and everything. We had to be up by 4a to be here by 625a, and the next flight doesn't leave out 210p.......I wish now we would just tried the 210p flight. Dad and Joleesa got seats on a Northwest flight when they checked in, but they may get bummed as well if this flight cancels or if there is too many tight connections.

I really would prefer not to go threw this again.....I'm already tired..........


Mom and I both have to be to work tomorrow. Mom, in the morning and I at 630p. Please pray....I was hoping that it would be easier this time.....

We made it to the Williams! Wow, it was stressful though! We made it into Charlotte at 830p on Sat. night. We made the VERY LAST flight out of Chicago. I admit I was worried. I had felt like God was going to take care of it. Regardless, of how bad the flights looked. Then flight after flight was too full and we didn't make it. US Airways agents weren't very friendly and weren't helpful at all. I can't tell you how frustrating the whole ordeal was. I was So tired, and felt like it was my fault if we didn't make it. Finally, I went into the bathroom and prayed. Prayed for a miracle. That last flight was over sold and it seemed that we were pretty fare down the stand by list. We made it though!!! That last flight, and the last seats. Praise God! I know God was testing my faith. He told me we would make it the day before....why didn't I trust Him??? *sigh* It's a lesson for me I guess. What He says, He will do!!

Today, we head for Cleveland. It's about 6 hours away from the where the Williams live. I'm looking forward to the drive. I love the Williams So much!!

It IS SO HOT HERE!!! It's almost 100 right now!! crazy huh?? Much too hot for me. I don't feel like moving or doing much of anything when it's this hot.

OK, gotta get of this thing!!