IPOD

Well it is official. Last October I splurged and got Derry an Ipod for his birthday. Back in July Derry preached and used his ipod as a point in his sermon. Well needless to say, since that day it has been missing. Derry has looked everywhere and cannot find it. My assumption, it has been stolen. Stolen from church, that is what makes me so upset. Derry thinks it was stolen from his car while he was at work. So, if you are at church and you see a red ipod, chances are, it is Derry's.

I am now looking and saving for another ipod for his birthday. Don't worry, he knows.

India

Well it looks like we may be going to INDIA again! This time just Derry, Caleb Bislow and myself. We have to make all the arrangements. All three of us will be preaching. Let's just say this is a little crazy. A little nervous? Yup! Excited? You Betcha! Ready for the challenge? Looking forward to it!

i've been tagged

So my loving husband tagged me. Here are the answers to his questions.

According to YOUR personal opinion, answer these questions...
ONE of your Favorite Movie MOMENTS of All Time: In the"Notebook" when you find out this is the couples story.

ONE of the Greatest Episodes of what TV show ever: "the Cosby Show" (When Theo and Heithclif use Monopoly Money to discribe the cost of living)

One movie that made you LAUGH out loud many times: "Clue"

ONE TV show that you wish you could be on: "The Amazing Race"

ONE of your Favorite SONGS of all time: "Your Love is Deep"

ONE song you wish YOU wrote: Don't have one

ONE of the GREATEST movies that NOBODY has seen: "Benny & Joon"

ONE song that truly MOVES you: "Beautiful" by Jenni Owens

ONE movie that truly MOVED you: "Saving Private Ryan"

ONE MOVIE that you cried at: "Notebook"

MOST PLAYED song on your IPOD to date: Superchick....any one of them.

ONE MOVIE that you love that would SUPRISE others to know: "Finding Neverland"

The MOST RECENT album you purchased/downloaded: Michael Buble'

ONE BOOK...
that changed your life > Mother Teresa Biography

that you've read more than once > Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

that made you cry > Through the Gates of Splendor by Elizabeth Elliot

you are currently reading > Mother Teresa Biography

TAG YOU ARE IT! Now let's see if some folks want to play!Rules: Helps if they have a blog, Helps if they play along, Helps if they TAG 5 more! Here we go... Kelsey Bender, Terry Linhart, the Big Snooze, Katherine Ufkin, Rita Haupltli

Random

Have you ever had a cd stuck into your cd player in your car? Yeah, I have two! If you have any clue how to get them out...let me know.


Have you ever had a brain freeze? I get them often. If you want to know how they are caused, click here.


There is a robin taking a bath in a puddle on my patio. Funny site.


So I'm watching Gilmore Girls and Lorelai said she turned on her cloaking devise to disappear. In the context of the show...it was funny.

Friends

I have some of the greatest friends. Last night Marty, Mindy, Emma & Tyrus Graverson and Dan, Katie, Hanah & David Weiss came over for supper. It was a lot of fun. Both sets of friends are amazing. Countless times they have come behind us and supported us. There are few people in this world that I can be completely honest with and completely myself. Mindy & Katie are two of these. I sure love them. Check out some pictures from last night.

Life...

Life, what is it worth? What is the purpose of Life? I'm currently watching One Tree Hill. I know, a teenie tv show. Yeah, but let's get past that. Last week they showed the high school having a shooting and two people died. Tonight's episode was dealing with the aftermath.

This got me thinking, what is life worth? What is the purpose? Why are we here? Why am I here? Is it to live with as much as possible? To buy everything to make life "happy"? To live with the purpose to make sure everything and everyone is alright? To live with family and friends all around? To fulfill every dream? To live for God? To live for myself? What is the purpose?

There are times when I believe that having everything material will bring peace and joy. There are times when I do everything to make sure those in my life are ok. There are times when all I want and need is family and friends around to bring that peace. Sometimes all I want is God to fulfill my greatest dream. Sometimes I live only for God, sometimes I live only for myself.

So what is the answer?
Why am I here?
why are we here?

Honestly, I'm not quite sure.

Church Answer: To live for God.

Janelle Answer: Trust, believe, obey, trust.

So, what if you were asked to give up your biggest dream and desire for exchange of peace and joy, would you do it? I mean your absolute BIGGEST dream...would you do it. Would I do it? What if you would never get that dream back? Would you do it? Would I do it?

I've given it, but what does that mean? What is next? So back to the orignial question, what is my purpose in life? I've given it all...what's next? To Trust...that is next.

Oh Blueberries

So, I've picked 43 pounds this summer and purchased 12 pounds. Grand total of 55 lbs. Isn't that yummy! Oh Blueberries...the greatest fruit in the world!!

Let's Try This Again.

So, here are my favorite pictures/times from our vacation.





Derry eating a Skyline Chili Dog, recommended by my brother Matt and his wife Renee. Check out Derry's expression.





The Ballpark for the Reds.







Derry and I at Gameworks


My Nephew Calvin talking with his mom on the phone.







The Prenkert Family, minus Jamie, Debbie & Calvin





Lake Michigan





Lighthouse at Lake Michigan

My Favorites

Here are some of my favorite things from our vacation.

Biking at the State Park in Ludington, MI

Cincinnati Ohio

Derry and I are currently in Cincinnati on a little getaway. We are having tons of fun. Last night we went to Gameworks. Gameworks is this place with tons of video games. We got to play unlimited for 5 hours for only $10. It was amazing. Everytime Derry and I go on vacation, we always look for one of them.

If you ever see one, check it out. You'll have tons of fun!!