11 Questions: from Stacia
I'm only doing the first part where I answer questions, at least for now, because I am lazy. :)
1. Do you have a verse that has helped you through many situations? What is it? This may be strange to some people but one that has made a big difference in my life is John 8:11 "...And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go thy way; from henceforth sin no more." I struggle a lot with guilt and letting it control me. One day I heard a lesson centering around this verse and it was like a switch flipped for me. I will fail and I will fall short, but I don't have to dwell on it and replay it over and over for days, months, even years after I have repented. That is not helpful and certainly not what God intended. So I've learned to focus on doing what Jesus says in the verse - going on my way, and spending more time working on the "sin no more" part instead of feeling guilty.
2. Can you remember a childhood experience that you know shaped you? When I was pretty little someone anonymously gave my family gifts for Christmas. At the time I didn't understand that my parents probably couldn't have afforded to do much for us that year. I still remember two of my gifts - socks and a big teddy bear (I still have the bear) and that Eric got a big yellow dump truck. We never found out who was responsible. Now I look back at it and it makes me want to help others, especially in similar situations - it's kind of my way of saying thank you to them.
3. When was the last time you cried? Umm, a couple hours ago. I AM pregnant.
4. If you went back to high school as the person you are today, would you be friends with yourself? I'd like to think so. I think the past me would probably irritate the current me though sometimes. I was much more judgmental and harsh back then, but I was also very passionate in the things I cared about. I think I've mellowed a lot, even in the last few years. One thing that has not changed is how strongly and deeply I love the people in my life who take the time to get to know the real me and earn my trust. I tend to be loyal to a fault once someone is "in" with me but I actually like that about myself.
5. What is your dream vacation spot? Gosh, I honestly don't know. Right now I'd love to be able to visit my friends that live overseas so I guess that means Albania and England.
6. What is your favorite cereal? I love rice chex with really cold milk and a cut up banana. Oh, that even sounds good right now but I bet my blood sugar would NOT thank me!
7. Do you know how your parents picked out your name? I think they just liked it. My middle name (Lyn) did come from a nurse that was very kind to my mother while she was in the hospital. Meaning...? Emily means "Industrious." I always liked my name itself, but growing up I kinda hated that meaning. It seemed like other girls had pretty or cool meanings. Now I don't mind. :)
8. If you could change one thing about yesterday, what would it be? (something you did or didn't do -- not weather, etc.) I would relax a lot more. I stressed a lot about my gestational diabetes diagnosis and figuring out what I was going to eat, when, and how to cook for the family. I also had to drive all over the place and everything took longer than I wanted. I was about to have a mental breakdown by naptime. I'm still stressing, but not as bad today.
9. Do you have a favorite color? I love a nice grassy green or a kelly green. I also like blue, and I love to wear purple.
10. Do you remember you dreams? I often do. Are they usually good or bad? It depends. During pregnancy - more so with Olivia than this one - I have a lot more bad dreams. Very vivid ones actually. I have to be careful what I read or watch sometimes.
11. How often do you get a new purse? When I used to work full-time I would usually get at least one a year, but I was very very particular about what I liked. Now...well, I think I got one in the last four years if you don't count my diaper bag. :)
1. Do you have a verse that has helped you through many situations? What is it? This may be strange to some people but one that has made a big difference in my life is John 8:11 "...And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go thy way; from henceforth sin no more." I struggle a lot with guilt and letting it control me. One day I heard a lesson centering around this verse and it was like a switch flipped for me. I will fail and I will fall short, but I don't have to dwell on it and replay it over and over for days, months, even years after I have repented. That is not helpful and certainly not what God intended. So I've learned to focus on doing what Jesus says in the verse - going on my way, and spending more time working on the "sin no more" part instead of feeling guilty.
2. Can you remember a childhood experience that you know shaped you? When I was pretty little someone anonymously gave my family gifts for Christmas. At the time I didn't understand that my parents probably couldn't have afforded to do much for us that year. I still remember two of my gifts - socks and a big teddy bear (I still have the bear) and that Eric got a big yellow dump truck. We never found out who was responsible. Now I look back at it and it makes me want to help others, especially in similar situations - it's kind of my way of saying thank you to them.
3. When was the last time you cried? Umm, a couple hours ago. I AM pregnant.
4. If you went back to high school as the person you are today, would you be friends with yourself? I'd like to think so. I think the past me would probably irritate the current me though sometimes. I was much more judgmental and harsh back then, but I was also very passionate in the things I cared about. I think I've mellowed a lot, even in the last few years. One thing that has not changed is how strongly and deeply I love the people in my life who take the time to get to know the real me and earn my trust. I tend to be loyal to a fault once someone is "in" with me but I actually like that about myself.
5. What is your dream vacation spot? Gosh, I honestly don't know. Right now I'd love to be able to visit my friends that live overseas so I guess that means Albania and England.
6. What is your favorite cereal? I love rice chex with really cold milk and a cut up banana. Oh, that even sounds good right now but I bet my blood sugar would NOT thank me!
7. Do you know how your parents picked out your name? I think they just liked it. My middle name (Lyn) did come from a nurse that was very kind to my mother while she was in the hospital. Meaning...? Emily means "Industrious." I always liked my name itself, but growing up I kinda hated that meaning. It seemed like other girls had pretty or cool meanings. Now I don't mind. :)
8. If you could change one thing about yesterday, what would it be? (something you did or didn't do -- not weather, etc.) I would relax a lot more. I stressed a lot about my gestational diabetes diagnosis and figuring out what I was going to eat, when, and how to cook for the family. I also had to drive all over the place and everything took longer than I wanted. I was about to have a mental breakdown by naptime. I'm still stressing, but not as bad today.
9. Do you have a favorite color? I love a nice grassy green or a kelly green. I also like blue, and I love to wear purple.
10. Do you remember you dreams? I often do. Are they usually good or bad? It depends. During pregnancy - more so with Olivia than this one - I have a lot more bad dreams. Very vivid ones actually. I have to be careful what I read or watch sometimes.
11. How often do you get a new purse? When I used to work full-time I would usually get at least one a year, but I was very very particular about what I liked. Now...well, I think I got one in the last four years if you don't count my diaper bag. :)
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