I'm Officially a Red Raider!!

at 01/28/11 10:01PM *

On Monday, I received notification that I was accepted into Ŧexas Ŧech University. :D I will be transferring there in the fall, Lord willing. I am so excited!!

I am really looking forward to moving to Lubbock. Tech is a great school, and I am glad I'm getting the opportunity to go. I will be sharing an apartment with my good friends Kristina and Anna, both of which attend the congregation I plan on going to while I'm there. Our apartment is in a perfect spot; about 8 minutes from campus, 12 minutes from church, and only 5 miles from the nearest Wal-Mart. We have already started looking into decorating ideas for the living room and kitchen. It's going to be great to have our own place! I am so thankful it worked out to where the three of us could room together. It will definitely be a blessing to live with two of my wonderful sisters in Christ.

I am also excited about living closer to him. For the first time ever, we will only be 10 minutes away from each other (which is way nicer than 6 hours. Lol) It'll be great to be able to see each other more often. :)

The church there is absolutely wonderful. It will be neat to place membership at a congregation away from home with so many of my friends, both old and new. Of course I will miss my church family here, but I am really looking forward to being a part of the work there.

So long story short - Our God is great, and life is good. :)

Hope everyone is doing well also!

In Christian Love,

~Lauren

WRECK 'EM.

I need some sort of like button. It will be wonderful to have you there! Can't wait for the fall!

by unclebiskabobka at 01/28/11 10:18PM
Haha, Ryan, I was thinking the same thing about the "like" button! So glad you are coming, Lauren! Can't wait 'til you are here (and Ryan we are ready to have you back as well)!

by ttu_brandi at 01/28/11 10:37PM
Congratulations!

by cyber_space_cadet at 01/29/11 12:52AM
That's wonderful!

by sallyanne at 01/31/11 12:28PM
:) Congrats!

by juliamiriam at 02/28/11 3:42PM
WaHOOOO!!!

by whisperam at 04/07/11 8:03AM
Haha, thanks, that is one of my favorite parts of the photograph. I like names that paint a picture similar to the work itself. Are you coming down to visit Danny anytime this summer?

by unclebiskabobka at 06/04/11 10:30AM
That is such a cute (profile) picture!! :D

by juliamiriam at 08/29/11 2:17PM

Everything Has its Time

at 08/08/10 4:39PM

The Kleinwood singing was absolutely beautiful. So encouraging and uplifting. Singing praises to our God with over 1,170 brethren who gathered together from all over the country is definitely an experience I shall never forget. After witnessing something that incredible, I can't help but wonder how beautiful and magnificent Heaven must be. :)

Can you believe that the Summer is almost over? This year has gone by so fast..

So much is changing at a quick pace. I have learned a great deal of things in such a short period of time, and imagine that I will learn 10 times as much within the next year, Lord willing.

Things are definitely going to be different from here on out. I am excited; a little apprehensive, to be honest, but I have this "eager readiness" to spread my wings so to speak. I am certainly looking forward to these next few years in College, and all the knowledge and friendships I will gain in the process. :)

I trust in my Lord enough to know that he will help me through whatever comes my way.
He has a plan for my life, and I believe that it will unfold in due time. In his time.

"To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under Heaven:
A time to be born,
And a time to die;
A time to plant,
And a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill,
And a time to heal;
A time to break down,
And a time to build up;
A time to weep,
And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn,
And a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones,
And a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace,
And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to gain,
And a time to loose;
A time to keep,
And a time to throw away;
A time to tear,
And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence,
And a time to speak;
A time to love,
And a time to hate,
A time of war,
And a time for peace."
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

And so we go...

~Lauren ♥

And so we go.... Love you!

by whisperam at 08/08/10 9:11PM
I pray that you are blessed abundantly with your heart's desires!

by sallyanne at 08/09/10 2:51PM
Blessings to you, sweetie!

by marmee at 08/09/10 9:52PM
that's one of my favorite OT passages, it brings me back to when I first became a Christian and what it meant to me then, and how I've learned so much more from it since. :)

by JessicaButcher at 08/19/10 12:45AM
Hey!!! I am her daughter!!
I am Julia!!

by juliamiriam at 08/29/10 3:37PM
Thanks! :)
We had a great trip!
Sorry, I mean't to add you to my friends list and I thought I did but, I guess it was someone else! LOL! :P
Love you too! ♥

by juliamiriam at 09/01/10 3:58PM
Hi, Lauren! ♥

by cyber_space_cadet at 12/26/10 9:06PM

College is approaching...

at 07/17/10 12:21PM *

I am definitely looking forward to this Fall. :)

I have chosen to stay home another year and go to CCCC, the community college in my area. I believe it is was a wise decision for me to stay and knock out the last of my basics here at home. Not only will it help me financially, it will allow me to spend a little more time with my family as well.

There are also a few things happening here that I would like to be a part of before I move away. Our congregation just closed on some property a few weeks ago with hopes to construct a building in the near future. As of now, we have about 35 regular members. Over last few weeks we have been going over to the land together and started clearing out trees, tearing down old fencing, and filling in holes to start getting the property ready to build. We are also focusing on our evangelistic efforts. We are hoping that by starting a new church in this area, we will have a great opportunity to reach out to the people here and bring others to the LORD. It is a very exciting thing to be a part of. (Prayers on these efforts would be greatly appreciated) :)

I have also been teaching the children's class for the past 10 months or so. I have enjoyed that immensely. I have grown so much in the process. It's amazing what you can learn by simply putting a lesson together! It is such a blessing to be a part of their lives in that way. Helping the young ones understand the Word of God a little more is such a rewarding experience all the way around.

So, all in all, I am happy that I am going to be here a little while longer. I am ready to move on to this next stage in my life, and excited to see what these next few years have in store. :)

Hope all is well with everyone!

~Lauren ♥

Our congregation is moving into a bigger place because we fit 60 comfortably, and usually have about 70, so it is packed every Sunday.. which is a good problem to have, I think! :)

It is good to see an update on your life! :)

by ethantweedie14 at 07/17/10 7:53PM
yer boring ;)

by Lyssie_lou at 07/24/10 10:17PM
Lyssa! She is NOT boring! :P

by whisperam at 08/04/10 11:32PM

Takes deep breath

at 04/16/10 10:26PM

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Hi.

:)

Lol, hi!

by ittybitty at 04/16/10 10:32PM
Hi!! :D

by ethantweedie14 at 04/17/10 4:45AM
lol!

by swiftblades at 04/17/10 10:15AM
hey! someone has too much time on their hands... *cough* lauren *cough*
love you love. :)

by mkvaughn at 04/17/10 12:10PM
hahaha!!! I thought there was going to be some kind of exciting news... LOL
Oh, hi :)

by a_soldiers_wife at 04/18/10 5:08PM
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! YOU'RE SO funny................

by Lyssie_lou at 07/04/10 6:22PM

This past weekend I:

at 04/05/10 6:39PM *

10. Went to the "Medieval times" show in Dallas. (It was pretty neat!)
9. Graduated High School
8. Had a marvelous time visiting with friends and family
7. Graduated High School
6. Took part in two epic Easter egg hunts with the extended family
5. Graduated High School
4. Ate SO MUCH FOOD. (Having a family who loves to cook massive holiday meals is almost dangerous)
3. Graduated High School
2. Got to spend three days with Danny. :) (Also got to hear him preach again on Sunday. He did a fantastic job!)

1. --I think you get the picture-- ;)

Hope everyone had an awesome weekend!

~Lauren

yay for graduating:D

by a_soldiers_wife at 04/05/10 7:34PM
so i heard it through the grapevine that you... graduated high school? congrats girl(:

by rachel_jeanne at 04/05/10 9:27PM
yaay!!! no more high school :)

by waynezworld007 at 04/06/10 7:47AM
Congratulations on graduating! I knew you'd make it.:)

by stambering at 04/06/10 9:09AM
So when are you graduating?

by jmboyd at 04/06/10 12:19PM
I'm so happy for you in many ways! I can't wait to see you again, to catch up one on one like we talked about! sorry I didn't call you today, I was running around all over the place! but anways thanks girl :) love you

by JessicaButcher at 04/06/10 11:39PM
Congratulations!
The Medieval Times show sounds FUN!

by sallyanne at 04/08/10 7:25AM
woo hoo!!
I love you girl :)
I'm so proud of you and all that you have accomplished in the past year!!
Your a remarkable young woman :)
Love,
SK

by kristianbunny at 04/09/10 8:56AM