Happy Easter
He is Risen!

I was reading in Romans this morning and remembering once again the gift of the Gospel. As I sat outside enjoying the beautiful Spring morning Paul's boldness and clarity in expressing the wonder of the gospel that brings us out of darkness and impurity into the light of grace by faith in Christ Jesus. What hope and peace I have safe in the power of God.

I was also thinking of last year and celebrating the arrival of Selah Elle to the family. So just in case I don't blog again before the 10th - HAPPY BIRTHDAY #1 SELAH!

And Happy Birthday David!

Something New I am Trying

This month I have set several goals for myself, one of them being to be more diligent about hiding the Word in my mind and heart.

I have been working on one verse per week (a small goal for some a huge goal for me in consistency) I found a few fun online sources to help me out in this goal the first being www.memorizenow.com and then www.wordle.net

where I was able to create this:

The FINAL List! 29 of 29 - Success

For my final blog - more about me - I know you are already excited

"Lethaology"

- Again I took this idea from Heidi so check out her blog to see her version.

FOODOLOGY:
1. What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch
2. What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Something Ethic? definitely something Indian
3. What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Sonic or Arby's
4. What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? Apples and Peanut Butter
5. What are your pizza toppings of choice? ham and pineapple.
6. How many televisions are in your house? One (but what does this have to do with food?)

BIOLOGY:
7. Are you right-handed or left-handed? Left.
8. Have you ever had anything removed from your body? Teeth.
9. Have you ever been knocked unconscious? I don't think so
10. Have you ever fainted? Nope.

RANDOMOLOGY:

11. If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? No.
12. If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Never I have always LOVED my name because I was named after Letha Bishop and because I never knew anyone else with it
13. How many pairs of flip flops do you own? Too many to count, I just got a new pair they are fabulous and only 5$
14. Last person you talked to? My roommate, Nikki

FAVORITOLOGY:
15. Season? Anything but Winter
16. Holiday? Christmas.
17. Day of the week? Any day with friends - Friday is always good
18. Color? Purple.
19. Drink? Strawberry Limeade in America - Fresh Lime juice other places

CURRENTOLOGY:
20. Missing someone? All my family
21. What are you listening to? Taylor Swift and my roommate and Jonathan talk
22. Worrying about? My car and therefore money
23. What's the last movie you saw? Watched Return to Me last night
24. Do you smile often? As often as possible
25. If you could change your eye color what would it be? Grey
26. Does the future make you more nervous or excited? Both.
27. Do you have an accent? No, I don't think.
28. Plans tonight? Just got home from visiting Autumn, going with Lauren out for dinner and dance class, and now about to watch Star Wars with my roommate and her boy.
29. Have you held hands with someone today? Nope.
And extras just for FUN:

30. Who was the last person you took a picture of? Tasha and Lane at Autumn's Shower
31. Do you like pulpy orange juice? Yes.
32. Last time you ate peanut butter and jelly? Sadly, I have no idea
33. What were you doing at 12 a.m. last night? Sleeping in bed.
34. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Get up - you have stuff to get done today!

List #28 - 29 Things from my 28th year

1. Went to Virginia in the spring to see Dad! He took me for my first time to the Atlantic Ocean!

2. Went to Portugal in the summer to see the Bustrums! They took me for my first swim in the Atlantic Ocean!

3. In Portugal got to see the new world of my sister, brother-in-law, and amazing nieces

4. Toured Lisbon visiting historic sites, castles and museums

5. Learned that I love Portuguese Cafe - nothing compares

6. Moved two doors down (to live with Autumn)

7. Went to at least 4 weddings this summer

8. Went to the Happiness Retreat as a chaperon - loved it!

9. Went to my first "dance" at the retreat

10. Explored and learned more about Raleigh

11. Moved up with my two year olds at church and became a Puggles leader

12. Finally got me nose pierced and my best girl friends came along for the event - fun memories

13. Backed up my car into a Sonic sign and broke my car window (I am just now able to enjoy my Strawberry Limeades again - And I love them!)

14. Studied a lot but probably not as much as I should have

15. Started working at an intern at Pregnancy Support Services of Wake Forest

16. In South Carolina met my beautiful niece Selah for the first time!

17. DeLaughter's came to visit me in Wake Forest, NC

18. My car had multiple issues

19. My computer stopped working - got a new one

20. Moved again, this time around the corner (Autumn's Getting Married!)

21. Got hit by a deer on the way to the airport

22. Went to Washington to see family

23. Spent a Sunday in Downtown Seattle - took my picture at the original Starbucks

24. Ate an oyster - YUCK!

25. Was introduced to the world of Wii Fit by my nephews and sister

26. Went to Vancouver for Christmas

27. Said goodbye to Grandpa Enbody, until I see him again in heaven

28. Spent New Year's in Longview, Wa with family

29. Snow day in Wake Forest - house church, sledding and hot chocolate

#27 Things I want to do in my life

1. Go to Disney World

2. Take a proper road trip

3. Go to Six Flag Amusement Park

4. Climb another mountain or the same mountain for that matter

5. Finish all my scrapbooks

6. Graduate from Seminary (so happening in May!)

7. Visit the Eiffel Tower

8. Learn to drive stick shift

9. Be able to speak Arabic (or another language) effectively

10. Fall in love and get married

11. Have kids

12. Live focused on Jesus more every day

13. Go to a proper museum

14. Be in a place longer than a few years

15. Build a home

16. Go down 1 or 2 more dress sizes

17. Have a collage made of my door pictures

18. Have all my belongings in one place

19. Stay in contact with friends as we continue spread out over the world

20. Travel the world with someone

21. Go back overseas

22. Hide in my heart more Scripture

23. Hear Sara Groves sing in concert (I know I heard her before, but I didn't appreciate the value of the moment at that time)

24. Visit Zanzibar again (the best beaches anywhere!)

25. See a show on Broadway

26. Visit every continent (Australia, South America, questionable about Antarctica)

27. Write a book that is worthy of reading

28. Begin to sew things again

29. Work to educate women in health, life skills and the knowledge that they are worthy to be a daughter of the loving King.

List #26 - A few of the many roommate I have had

Starting with the most recent...

1. Briana

2. Nikki

3. Autumn

4. Allison

5. Heather (Hodges) Susee

6. Judith

7. Esther

8. Bekkah

9. Becca

10. Ami

11. Ann

12. Lori

13. Julie

14. Debbie

15. Bambi

16. Sarah

17. Krista

18. Joanna

19. Bekah

20. Heather Akins ( I think I roomed with you the longest)

21. Leah

22. Kristie

23. Karen

24. Jasmeet

25. Kelly

26. Joan

27. Jeanette

28. Nellie

29. Heidi

#25 - 29 I am Statements

I am

1. a girl

2. a daughter

3. a sister

4. a student

5. a learner

6. a reader

7. a follower of Christ

8. an "MK"

9. white

10. a high school graduate

11. a university graduate

12. a nurse

13. an American

14. a sister-in-law

15. an aunt

16. a "support specialist" employee

17. an English speaker

18. a Puggles leader/teacher

19. a church member

20. single

21. a friend

22. made in the image of God

23. a worshiper

24. an intern

25. a licensed driver

26. a sinner

27. confident in Christ

28. saved by faith

29. alive

#24 - 29 Songs worth turning up louder

1. Sara Groves - When the Saints

2. Getty's - By Faith

3. Faith Hill - This Kiss

4. Jamie Jamgochian - Love Irresistable

5. Amy Nobles - Sing to the King

6. Taylor Swift - Our Song

7. Foote - You are God Alone

8. The Corrs - So Young

9. Ace of Base - The Sign

10. Chris Tomlin - Everlasting God

11. Alli Rogers - If I'm Brave

12. Nicole Nordeman - What If

13. Kari Jobe - I'm Singing

14. JJ Heller - Your Hands

15. Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas

16. Bebo Norman - The Only Hope

17. BarlowGirl - Harder than the first time

18. FFH - Daniel

19. Caedmon's Call - There you go

20. Chantel Kreviazuk - Feels Like Home

21. Toto - Africa

22. SheDaisy - Lucky 4 You

23. Moulin Rouge - Your Song

24. The Beatles - From me to you

25. Dr. Bombay - Safari

26. The Cranberries - Dreams

27. Dirty Dancing - She's like the Wind

28. No Doubt - Just a Girl (so heard it on the radio recently!)

29. Colbie Caillat - Realize

February 23rd - Happy Birthday Heidi

29 Things about my Heidi

1. Heidi is the youngest of 4 girls

2. Heidi is my only little sister, though I don't think she ever understood or went with the stereotype of what that entails.

3. Heidi was born February 23, 1983 - I don't remember that day

4. I don't think anyone could be more different than me in the world

5. I shared a room with Heidi for a large portion of my life, and I am a better person for it

6. Heidi used to get mad at me a lot, and dig her fingernail into my arm - I have scars to prove it

7. I used to make Heidi play the crazy lady when we played Barbie so that she won't mess up my plot line - and she made a really good crazy Barbie

8. We used to spend hours dividing up the Barbie stuff for each household, sometimes Heidi would choose letting me have what I wanted - that always made me happy

9. I used to be jealous that Heidi got more attention, especially related to school. I wasn't smart enough to stop getting up before everyone else to do my schoolwork - I could have slept in like her and gotten more attention

10. Heidi has skills at asking for things, seriously I don't know how but if we really wanted something as kids I would send Heidi to ask for it

11. Heidi once predicted "Letha you will be a book when you are 25 and a geeck" I still have it in writing.

12. Around the same time Kara also wrote "Letha I think you should were [wear] matching clothes and not live in books. Thank your for sharing a room with Heidi"

13. Heidi loves her animals (I try it's just not in me)

14. Just so it's been said - Heidi loves her husband - Doug - he has been a good addition to the family

15. Heidi got married, correction Heidi eloped - that's the way she does things - always unexpected

16. I never know what Heidi is up to, always something new (note' I'm the opposite, always doing the same things)

17. Heidi came to visit me in Yemen

18. Heidi got to met some of my friends, see some of my favorite places, and relax at the beautiful Elephant Bay with me

19. Heidi drank a Fizzy Wizzy, and tried all the "ethnic" foods

20. Heidi has been to Pizza Hut is a lot of countries

21. Heidi sent me great packages while I lived overseas

22. Heidi now lives in Washington, not far from where she was born, but she has traveled all around the world in the 27 years of her life

23. Heidi loves children

24. Heidi got a new vacuum for Christmas, it was purple - she is getting domesticated

25. To prove #24, Heidi planted a garden

26. Heidi has a blog and is making lists this year too!

27. Heidi turns 27 today

28. Heidi does not like Math (I do)

29. I am excited about living near Heidi again (as least for a short time) and making more memories

#22 - 29 Colors
1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue
6. Violet
7. Purple
8. Gold
9. Silver
10. Bronze
11. Brown
12. Black
13. White
14. Ivory
15. Pink
16. Lavender
17. Turquoise
18. Baby Blue
19. Navy Blue
20. Magenta
21. Burgundy
22. Lime Green
24. Grey
25. Coral
26. Forest Green
27. Kelly Green
28. Khaki
29.Teal
I promise to be more creative tomorrow - L

#21 "Big Words" that I am stilling learning the full depth and width and significance of their meaning in Christ and for my life

1. Love

2. Sacrifice

3. Grace

4. Joy

5. Hope

6. Faith

7. Wrath

8. Justice

9. Holiness

10. Compassion

11. Perfection

12. Mercy

13. Light

14. Salvation

15. Patience

16. Gentleness

17. Kindness

18. Faithfulness

19. Goodness

20. Everlasting

21. Blessed

22. Freedom

23. Redemption

24. Unity

25. Fellowship

26. Adoption

27. Inheritance

28. Glory

29. Peace

Saturday #20 - 29 Restaurants Most I have been to, some I have not

1. 5 Guys - went today for the first time, fun roommate +1 dinner!

2. Panera Bread

3. Sonic

4. Wendy's

5. Arby's

6. Applebee's

7. Chick-fil-a

8. Zaxby's

9. Olive Garden

10. La Foresta

11. Fiesta Mexicana (not as good as Los Portales but it works)

12. Subway

13. Chili's

14. Olde English Tea Room

15. Las Margaritas

16. Steak and Shake

17. Logan's

18. Carrabba's

19. Neomonde Mediterranean Deli

20. Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant

21. Taj Mahal Indian

22. Shish Kabob

23. Taco Bell

24. Mellow Mushrooms

25. Milton's

26. Papa John's

27. McDonald's

28. Carolina Ale House

29. Quizno's

#19 29 M.A.S.H. Options and for your amusement I share with you my options, but not #1 unless you of course have a suggestion or suggestions

1. Guy

2. His Job

Doctor, Teacher, Engineer

3. Her Job

Rock Star, home health, housewife

4. Pets

Dog, Fish, Lion

5. Wedding Location

Portugal, Cruise, Longview

6. Wedding Month

June, September, April

7. Dress color

Ivory, White, Tea Stained Satin

8. Tux color

Black, Khaki, Blue

9. Money/Income

Rich, Really Rich, So-So

10. Kids

5, 10, 2

11. Honeymoon

Europe, Yemen, Cruise

12. Place to live

Middle East, South Asia, China

13. His car

Piki, expedition, truck

14. Her car

volvo, new crv, station wagon

15. Maid of Honor

Heather, Stephanie, Julie

16. Best Man

his brother, his best friend and his old roommate

17. Firstborn boy name

Zebulun, Jeremiah, Jonah

18. Firstborn girl name

Jocelyn, Ava, Kelly

19. House color

Brown, Brick, red

20. Wedding colors

Lavender and Buttercup, Turquoise and brown, sea blue and sea green

21. First Date

Putt Putt, Six Flags, Dinner on a boat

22. Our song

Two is better than one, At last, Somewhere Out there (American Tail)

23. Diamond cut

Princess, Round, Marquee

24. Ring metal

Platinum, White Gold, Silver

25. Length of Engagement

2 days, 4 months, 1 year

26. Flavor of Wedding cake

Vanilla, Cheesecake, chocolate praline crunch

27. Flowers

Yellow Roses, Daisies, Wildflowers

28. Size of Bridal Party

3, 29, 12

29. Length of Honeymoon

3 days, 2 weeks, 1 year

Happy Birthday Wesley

#18 - 29 Fruits

1. Passion Fruit

2. Grapes

3. Strawberries

4. Oranges

5. Apples

6. Bananas

7. Kiwi

8. Pomegranate

9. Lemon

10. Lime

11. Pears

12. Peaches

13. Cherries

14. Grapefruit

15. Mango

16. Papaya

17. Blueberry

18. Blackberry

19. Raspberry

20. Plum

21. Star Fruit

22. Lychee

23. Pineapple

24. Guava

25. Cantaloupe

26. Apricot

27. Tangerine

28. Cranberry

29. Gooseberry

#17 - 29 Things that irritate/upset me or get on my nerves

1. Being late

2. Waiting

3. Yelling

4. Disrespect

5. Back Talk

6. Car breaking down

7. Broken things - things that do not do what they are made to do - their entire purpose for existing!

8. People ignoring you

9. Lying

10. Too much talk

11. Fake friends

12. People who do not appreciate all that they have

13. "Experts"

14. Rude people

15. People who do not believe me

16. People who look down on me

17. People who treat me differently

18. People who are inconsiderate

19. Impatience

20. Not trusting

21. Discouragement

22. People talking bad about others

23. People treating my friends badly

24. Stress

25. Stinky towels/sponges (gross!)

26. The COLD - how was this not the first thing I thought of!

27. Not knowing what is expected of me

28. Not having a plan

29. Bad movies

P.S. I had some help with this list, I hope to have the same person help me with a list of things that make her happy today.

#16 29 Movies that I own

1. Sweet Home Alabama

2. 13 Going on 30

3. Moulin Rouge

4. The Wedding Planner

5. My Best Friend's Wedding

6. 50 First Dates

7. Mr. Deeds

8. Music and Lyrics

9. Catch me if you Can

10. Sky Captain the the World of Tomorrow

11. Emma

12. Luther

13. The Last Sin Eater

14. One Night with the King

15. Magdalena - Released from Shame

16. Kal Ho Naa Ho

17. Jab We Met

18. Veer-Zaara

19. Pride and Prejudice

20. Space Camp

21. Blue Crush

22. Enchanted

23. Sleeping Beauty

24. X-Men

25. A Knight's Tale

26. Bend it Like Beckham

27. Princess Bride

28. Radio

29. Anne of Green Gables

And so many more!

February 15th - President's Day
List of 29 significant women who have throughout my life impacted how I see the world around me.
1. Pat
2. Letha Bishop
3. Martha Schmidt
4. Linda Witte
5. Renee Crane
6. MJ Grossman
7. Bekah Good
8. Laura Berge Jones
9. Miz (Ms Evans)
10. Heather Akins
11. Leah Swart
12. Krista Propst Clermont
13. Dana James
14. Julie Propst
15. Debbie Garland
16. Sarah Mann Ward
17. Bekah Crane
18. Lisa Sipes
19. Nancy Parish
20. Andrea Breland
21. *Eunice
22. *Rachel
23. *Abigail
24. Becca Ruppel
25. Bekkah Peabody
26. Jen Stewart
27. Lori
28. Ami
29. Beth Corzine

In honor of Valentine's Day - List #14 - 29 things I want in my valentine

1. Willing to get married in Portugal

2. Lived overseas/International

3. Leadership

4. Intelligence - challenges me

5. Humor - good times

6. Can fix things b/c I sure don't want to

7. Likes hot weather

8. Passion for those who have never heard

9. Servant's heart

10. Loves children

11. Approved by my family

12. Love to explore new places

13. Outgoing

14. Encouraging

15. Respected

16. Pushes me to try new things

17. Instigator

18. Guards his words

19. Communicator - Listener

20. Tall, dark and handsome

21. Likes to grill - I love some kebabs

22. Common interests - books, movies, outdoors, group games

23. Charming - brings me simple happy surprises

24. Not Ugly

25. Protector

26. Good family

27. Some Arabic skills would be nice

28. Welcomes and enjoys having others into his home

29. And to end with the obvious - Passion for Christ and the Gospel

#13 - 29 Games I have played and vote as very fun

1. Apples to Apples (Regular, Junior and even the Bible version so fun!)

2. Last Word

3. Whoonu

4. Cranium

5. Quelf

6. Uno (Princess)

7. Phase 10

8. Sorry

9. Hoopla

10. Hullabaloo

11. Zooreeka

12. Battleship

13. Game of Life

14. Connect Four

15. Candyland

16. Chinese Checkers

17. Sequence

18. Catch Phrase

19. Imaginiff

20. In a Pickle

21. Sleeping Queens

22. Clue

23. Marry, Date or Dump

24. Zigity

25. Dominoes (Mexican Train)

26. Jenga

27. Skip-Bo

28. Scene-it

29. Master-Mind

#12 - 29 Things to eat for breakfast - not to mention all the variations of each choice!

1. Oatmeal

2. Pancakes

3. French Toast

4. Omelets

5. Waffles

6. Cinnamon Toast

7. Bagel and Cream Cheese

8. Quiche

9. Muffins

10. Biscuits

11. Donuts

12. Coffee

13. Banana

14. Grapefruit

15. Cream of Wheat

16. Fried, boiled, scrambled eggs

17. Cereal (could make another list of these options)

18. Granola Bar

19. Smoothie

20. Yogurt

21. Juice (Orange, apple...)

22. Tea

23. Cold Pizza

24. Pumpkin Pie

25. Coffee Cake

26. Scone

27. Fried Egg Sandwich

28. Bacon

29. Sausage