Youth Christmas Banquet 2012

My brother and I after the banquet last night...Love him!!

So, last night we had our annual Youth Christmas Banquet, and as always, it was AMAZING!!! Sis. J cooked roast beef, rolls, twice baked potatoes, and green beans. (SOOO GOOD!!!) and for dessert we had cheesecake and red velvet cupcake and some kind of candy cane cake (?) I didn't have any but it looked super good!! Sis. Chantelle decorated transformed the gym into an utterly amazing banquet venue...It was breathtaking!! I have tons of pictures so I'll get them on here as soon as I can but I wanted to put this one up here...=D

Also, guess what else???? I got my permit!!! Finally!! So I am 'officially driving' (I actually have been for a while because of the Drivers Ed program that I am taking) but yeah...=D

And guess what else?? I am leaving for Texas tomorrow morning!! I am super excited ( I have never been to Texas, crazy huh??!) and we will be there until the 22nd or the 23rd...We will come home for Christmas and then we will be going back for Heritage!! (I'm finally going to Heritage!!! I am sooo excited exhilarated...=D)

I am now getting ready to leave because I have to serve at the Banquet tonight...FUN!! ( I love serving!!)

Happy Veterans Day!!!!! + a song...*sniff*

In the midnight hour I see her, waving proudly through the night
The Stars and Stripes she bears, are a glorious sight

She represents all the heroes, who couldn't stand to see her fall
They represent this great nation, and remind us all

There is still a land of freedom, and a home for the brave
A nation under God, where justice reigns

There's a country united, however different we may be
W can walk a little taller when we see old glory

There is strength within her colors, and courage all can see
That brings hope and peace to some, and others to their knees

There is power in her presence, and a calm within her wave
And if you listen closely, you can hear her say

There is still a land of freedom and a home for the brave,
A nation under God, where justice reigns

There's a country united, however different we may be
We can walk a little taller when we see old glory

She's been tattered she's been turned,
Been abused and even burned
But she hasn't lost a thread of dignity

Because her strength can't be found, in her colors or her bounds
Her strength is found in you and me

So let us all remember, the sacrifices made
The battles we've won, and the prayers we've prayed

Lets make sure that our heroes, didn't sacrifice in vain
Let us join together and proudly proclaim

There is still a land of freedom, and a home for the brave
A nation under God, where justice reigns

There's a country united, however different we may be
We can walk a little taller when we see old glory

So lets walk a little taller, when we see old glory
Oh yeah, old glory, yeah!

Thank you so much to every single one of our veterans! And an extra special thanks to my grandpa, Howard Bundy, my uncles, Rick and Mike Bundy, and my cousin Sgt. Jeremiah Bastien... May your sacrifices truly not be in vain. I love you guys!!( and I want your dog tags since I can't join the US Air force  Navy myself...*sighs*...) ;)

Thankful but still in need...Pt. 2

In my last post I shared my recent life events...However, I am sure that some of you realized the 'still in need' part of my post title. Anyways, here it is folks...

My grandpa, suffering the recent loss of his spouse (that he had for 67 years), is not only struggling with grief and hurt from this loss. He is also engaged in a battle.-for his life. You see, Grandpa was recently diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told him that there is no hope, it is all throughout his body and that even though they can do radiation and/or chemo, he doesn't have a lot of life left. Obviously, we (my family) are grieving and at loss as to what to do. He told me that he doesn't want to stop living. And I don't want him to stop living. What did I do? I prayed. Not only that...I had a conversation with the devil. You see, a little while back I received a text from Kelsi which reads: "Calling all AIT members: Satan is very angry and scared right now. We are so very close to something out of the world. This afternoon, God is calling for warriors. He is declaring war on the enemy. Who will answer the call?"
Immediately, I felt God calling me to something deeper in the spirit. I replied with, "I am on the front lines." Lately the devil has been trying to tear me down. I started wondering why...I don't have anything he wants. Then I realized why. The devil is scared folks. We are tapping into a move of God that no one can stop and the world cannot control. The devil knows he goin' down and he is trying to do everything that he can to fight back. So anyways, my conversation with the devil went a little like this:
Me: Hey..Satan it is me...AGAIN...you know I'm really tired of what you're trying to do to me and MY youth group, and MY church, and MY pastor, and MY family.
Devil: whaddya mean?
Me: This is what I mean...I coming back and I'm fighting you. I don't care what anyone else does. I don't care. I am so tired of you! SO...GET out of my life!
Devil: whaddya gonna do 'bout it?
Me: Ya'see, I know this name...and the bible says the devils tremble and that includes you...wanna hear it? to bad...its JESUS!!!
Devil: Quit! That is totally a lie...!
Me: *starts singing it* JESUS!!! JESUS!!! JESUS!!!

(Guess what...Mr. Devil doesn't care much for me anymore...=D Because I know a name that is above every name!)

Anyway...The devil has been fighting me.Hard. But I don't care. I mean, since God is for me, who can be against me?! So now I'm also fighting. For my youth group, my family, my friends, my pastor, and grandpa. And I am out to let the world know.

Don't stop! Don't give up! God is gonna do GREAT things. This is the end time and if you aren't ready...you should get ready and help us fight. We ARE gonna make it!


*steps off of soapbox* 

Once again, thank you for your prayers! (and for your continued prayers for my grandpa) I shall try to keep you guys updated! ;)

~~Lauren Nicole~~