I have amazing friends.
You know why? Because I just do. And I know it.
A friend is someone who never leaves you. Who you can trust, enjoy, talk to, love and someone who loves you back. Each one of my friends fit these qualities. And I love them for it.
Friends may come, and friends may go. But even in the roughest of times, the true ones are always by your side; no matter what the circumstances. Recent happenings in my life have turned upside down to the point where I find myself questioning who my friends are. But I know that the true friends are the ones who will fight to keep my friendship and stay with me to the end, no matter if I'm straying away or staying true to my friends.
Recently, I've been tested to the point where I wonder if I'm being a good friend at all. If I'm not keeping up my end of the friendship, or if I'm relying on a friend too much so that I let them do all the work.
Being friends with me is tough. I am a tough person to work with, so to speak. I am manipulative, can be harsh and straight forward, and occasionally complaining or rude. My true friends know this. But my true friends also know that theres more to me than that. They love me for me. And I'm grateful.
I'm finding more and more each day how hard it is to have a relationship with someone. Not a romantic relationship, just a normal plain-old relationship. It's tough. Guess what? Your friends will let you down. They'll abandon you, and sometimes they just won't fight for your friendship. I have friends even now who are doing this to me. But that's ok. I'm learning this more and more. That it's ok when your friends fall. Because they will. And wether you are able to help them up or not, it's your choice. Are you gonna live selflessly and move on? Or will you be so expectant on your friend, that when they fail, you leave?
This was just a random post on how I've been feeling lately. Feel free to comment your thoughts!
Love,
Cari
Monday, September 30, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Catching up a bit..
Hello friends,
Well I am officially graduated! This summer was a blast. I turned 18 years old, got my drivers license and also got way closer to the Lord then I ever have been before. He is so great and good to me. I seriously can not keep talking about the amazing things God has been doing for me, and I know is going to do.
This year, God called me to leave the Agape Mime Team. Man, it was so hard. This would have been my 4th year on the team, and it's been such a blessing to be apart of an awesome ministry. But, God hasn't stopped there. He's called me into leadership with my youth group, Beastmode Youth, and I've come into the position of head of worship. I lead a team of amazing worshippers and musicians, and it is so fun. Doing what I love, while worshipping my God. At first, I was scared when I was asked to be a leader. I mean, I thought it meant talking in front of people (imagine that!) and other horridness things. But, no. It's so much simpler when you ask God to help. I feel more equipped to do His work in this youth group because He is the ultimate giver of strength, and that's all I need.
Lets see...oh! Want to know another awesome thing God has done for me? Provided me that job I was asking for. I'm babysitting for an awesome mom, and it's really going great.
I'm not currently enrolled in any school classes this semester, but I'm still continuing in my busy schedule! Piano lessons are great, I'm trying hard to improve even more and learn new things. I'm trying to write music to eventually produce an album, but we'll see what God wants to do with that.
OK, so that's a bit of an update on me.
xo,
Cari
Well I am officially graduated! This summer was a blast. I turned 18 years old, got my drivers license and also got way closer to the Lord then I ever have been before. He is so great and good to me. I seriously can not keep talking about the amazing things God has been doing for me, and I know is going to do.
This year, God called me to leave the Agape Mime Team. Man, it was so hard. This would have been my 4th year on the team, and it's been such a blessing to be apart of an awesome ministry. But, God hasn't stopped there. He's called me into leadership with my youth group, Beastmode Youth, and I've come into the position of head of worship. I lead a team of amazing worshippers and musicians, and it is so fun. Doing what I love, while worshipping my God. At first, I was scared when I was asked to be a leader. I mean, I thought it meant talking in front of people (imagine that!) and other horridness things. But, no. It's so much simpler when you ask God to help. I feel more equipped to do His work in this youth group because He is the ultimate giver of strength, and that's all I need.
Lets see...oh! Want to know another awesome thing God has done for me? Provided me that job I was asking for. I'm babysitting for an awesome mom, and it's really going great.
I'm not currently enrolled in any school classes this semester, but I'm still continuing in my busy schedule! Piano lessons are great, I'm trying hard to improve even more and learn new things. I'm trying to write music to eventually produce an album, but we'll see what God wants to do with that.
OK, so that's a bit of an update on me.
xo,
Cari
Starting point.
OK, here goes!
I'm beginning today. September 23rd, 2013. Starting a new lifestyle, healthy. Here are the stats as of today:
Weight: 181 lbs.
Goal weight: 140 lbs
Before:
I'm beginning today. September 23rd, 2013. Starting a new lifestyle, healthy. Here are the stats as of today:
Weight: 181 lbs.
Goal weight: 140 lbs
Before:
My goal is to be the best I can be! I know I can do this, because it's God who gives me strength.
I'll be posting my meals and stuff on the Fitness Progress page!
Love,
Cari
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