Letter from my 22 year old self to my 16 year old self

Hey Hey Hey...

HAPPY 16th Birthday!!!
Im going to start out this letter on a happy note. You were finally allowed to get highlights!! And not only that, but you've dyed your hair like a gazillion times!! Although our dad was pretty right in telling us not to dye it. Any who, I just wanted to tell you that life is not going to go as you planned it.. Your not going to be this big shot Doctor who has life all figured out. I know you wont listen to me but if you would, you really would have saved us a lot of money and time in college. Id actually rather us do it all over again, because I know that if God wouldn't have taken us through it, then we wouldn't have learned. Yup i know we are hard headed. He will teach you, mold you, and break you and rid you of most of our pride. I know it sounds bad but its actually pretty awesome knowing that He cares for us.

Your most likely going to be a nurse or something in that field, but it wont really matter to you anymore because by now you would have realized that your life is not about a "career" its about showing Christ and living for His glory. Please remember to speak to as many people of Christ in your high school! Dont be ashamed of His gospel! God allowed you to be class president for all four years to be able to minister. Some people will actually remember you for showing Christ.

Oh, Guess what?!?!?!? Your going to learn how to play the guitar and God is actually going to use you in another church called Coral Park in many ministries to glorify His name.. Cool right?!?!?!? Also, appreciate your parents and your grandparents just your whole family everyday as you watch them grow older.

Well I also just wanted to let you in on a little secret that will help you a lot. Stop worrying about life, worrying and thinking and planning isnt going to get you any where.. Literally!!! Because He has big plans for you and He will carry them out! And I guess this part of the letter goes for my 22 year old self as well. Just enjoy life and take things as they come because your God is in control and He will lead the way, open and close doors! Just continue to learn from His word, trust in Him with all your heart and love on people! He will take care of the rest and He will continue molding you into the godly woman He so desires you to be!

I love you!!!

ps. buy a stock in apple, a share in Benihana and in Starbucks!!

 Proof you dyed your hair (And this will be your cute little cousin)

SHE SAID YES (Willy & Melissa Engagement)

My best friend is engaged!!!!!! It was such a sweet moment. He had been planning for a while now and he finally got the chance to do it.
He called us all to be at her house at 9pm with the excuse that we were going to hang out or go out and do something. So of course she did not expect anything!!! So while we were waiting for them to arrive Abby, Ally and myself kept her company and told her to dress cute without her noticing the occasion.

This is our practiced surprise face before anything happened..

After waiting for a while they finally arrived and we all made way to the living room.. Again this was hilarious because we all knew what was going to happen and she didnt expect it at all.

Finally he began singing his song to her, and she finally realized this was a proposal!!! She was paralyzed most of the time as he poured out his soul through a song sung in a semi nervous tune. So finally he proposed and she said YES after a long heart felt pause.

Then we all celebrated and toasted and prayed for them. Here is the happy couple........

LET THE WEDDING PLANNING BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!

Rock The Universe!!!

Rock the Universe was just so much fun!! Our church took around 19 people and we went in two buses from Miami to Orlando!! It was an amazing time of fellowship and just going upside down together on roller coasters!

 I really only got to see one band and a half perform.. I saw a bit of Tenth Ave North and Third day.. Im kinda sad i missed David Crowder Band, and switch foot..
The Harry Potter town was pretty cool I was amazed at how much detail is involved!!!

While sitting down waiting for some friends to get out of the Spider Man ride, I got to meet a woman sitting down with a baby by the sidewalk. I was just making time making the little girl smile and just began chatting with the woman. She was telling me how all of her family traveled from Puerto Rico to Orlando because her niece who is 8 years old has terminal cancer and going to Disney was her last wish. When she said that my heart was just broken and as I began to try and encourage her she was just so set on the idea that her God knew what He was doing and that they trusted that what ever happens is for good. WOW I was just amazed at this. I am grateful because our LORD gives hope, love, our LORD comforts, and our LORD provides.. As i continued to speak to her, her niece and her little cousins came out of the spider man ride and she just lit  up my face with her contagious laughter and happiness. If you would like to join me in praying for this family please do.. :-D

Dad's birthday :-)

Since my sleep schedule is so messed up i stayed up to get my dad a nice birthday breakfast. I went to burger king and ordered 3 croissants with bacon egg and cheese, one french toast, a small coffee, and an orange juice.
When i got home i printed out a cute Happy 49 Birthday sign and cut it out. Then i taped some tooth picks together and vuala!

As i was walking to his room he woke up and opened the door and came to the kitchen and we had a nice breakfast together!

The rest of the food was for my brother and my mom, they enjoyed it as well when they woke up.

Man I love my daddy and i am so grateful to God for his life. I learned with this experience that i like serving others. I had been praying for that and so i think the Lord is warming me up to the idea.

Messed up sleep schedule

Enjoy the tune while your reading :-)

I have had summer only for 3 weeks since i had summer classes. So now I am staying up late and waking up slow. I usually go to sleep at about 4 or 5am and wake up at about 3pm!!! Yes i know its crazyyy! But this is how i like to enjoy my summer sleeping, and hanging out with friends.
Now i need to start trying to get back to my regular sleep schedule because school starts August 22, I have 6 classes and my first class is at 8am every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday!!! AHHH how will I survive!!!! The LORD will take me through it!
But YES i need a plan to fix my sleep schedule i think ill start it on Friday.

UPDATE

I know ive gotten a bit lazy on my blogging so here is an update of my life.

Spiritual Life:
God has been just teaching me to wait on Him. I feel like I dont learn my lesson so its going to be a continued lesson. I just need to trust Him and know that He is handling things and working even if I dont see it at times. Also i have been learning to practice self control, be kind, think before i speak, etc.

Prayer Request:
-For my brother, uncle,and cousins: That God would just break the chains and the addictions and that they would be saved.
-That God would continue to mold me into a godly woman.
-For this school semester that is starting now. I have 6 classes and i need to manage my time well and focus!

Career:
I was going to study to be a physician assistant but it turns out there are more benefits in being a nurse. If I do nursing I could continue education to a nurse practitioner and if I would like i can continue to open my own office and do my own thing. A nurse practitioner also gets payed better. I just want to do something that involves medicine and helping people and that brings a nice income to the home if needed. For now im just going to try and get a bachelors in nursing and proceed to work for a company in which i can visit homes in my self made schedule. So God willing this is what I will be studying and eventually practicing.

Dont lose heart

My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. (Exodus 33:14)

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)

The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27)

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9-10)

I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. (Psalm 16:8)

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. (Psalm 27: 1, 3)

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:7-8)

I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4)

Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:10b)

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