God is awesome. I am almost on my way home from Alaska (3 more days), and my time here has been absolutely life changing. During some of the time, i really didn't know why GOd had me here, but looking back- not only have i grown so much in Him and been unbelievably blessed, but i think that He has, Lord willing, used me to bless some people too. I would love to recount every memory, but i don't think that God wants me to do that lest i dwell too much on the past and forget to live today and tomorrow. I guess that i just have to live life as it comes and love people the same way, because we never know how long we get tot share our lives with them. Oh goodness, i am going to cry. I just want my extensive fan base to know that my heart is full. God's will is the best place to be. With all my love, Marlee

Dear Extensive Fan Base,

         No, i have not fallen off the face of the earth. But i have been very busy, and God has been so good to me. I have continued discipling the two girls on Tuesdays, and God has blessed the time spent with them. I think we have all learned a lot (but not because of my wisdom or preparation); so it has definitely been a God thing. As for my life about to pick up and run away: Friday is my last day of highschool, Monday (15th?) i leave for Senior trip, i return May 24 Wednesday from Senior trip, turn 18 on May 25, graduate May 26, leave for the beach May 27, return from the beach June 2, leave for Alaska June 3, return from Alaska August 3, and it is at that time i will see just what God has arranged for me at Mississippi College. WOW! I am so excited.  This is just a reminder that whoever saves his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for Christ's sake will save it. So i am desperately trying to give my life away for the sake of Christ.  I hope that yall are well. I assure yall (whomever yall may be) that i love you and that i desperately desire God's good, acceptable, perfect will for your lives. Live abundantly, love ardently.

            Love in Him, Marlee

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Hello People,

     God is so good. Lately, I feel like He is realer to me than ever before. I went on a church retreat to get introduced to the college group which required my anti-social self to get way out of my comfort zone. But it was such a blessing, and the college people prayed over us highschool seniors several times and just wrapped their arms around us and loved us. I was unbelievably blessed. Also while i was there, God made His Word in Hebrews 3 really come alive to me- "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts..." So that is what i try to do, or if you will, not do, daily. My walk with Him has been much closer and sweeter.

Graduation is ever looming in front of me- but i am excited. I have already started reaping "graduation present" benefits and am anticipating many many more. Plus, knowing that I am about to lose (well, not technically, but you understand) alot of the people in my life makes me recognize how much they mean to me and love them that much more for the time being. Okay, enough on that topic. I am tearing up.

I have babysat the last couple of nights and i love it. God has made the nights go smoothly and revealed to me just how much i really do love these kids whether i have watched them for years or if i learned their names as their parents walked out the door. God has used little ones to bless me. Plus, having loving them come so easy reassures me about part of my call back to Alaska this summer: to love kids in the children's ministry.

I am also excited because God is helping me put into practice another something that He layed on my heart and strengthened at the church retreat: discipleship. I have now begun and will, Lord willing, faithfully continued discipling 2 girls on Tuesdays. I have quite decided that my faith is most real and strong when it is in action. Praise God.

Well, now that i have roughly written a book, i wish that i could cut and paste it into my pink fuzzy journal by my bed, but i guess that i will recopy it because i would like documentation of what all God has done for me for when the dark times come and i need to remember the Light.

I hope that everyone who reads this (if indeed anyone does) is doing exceptionally well if they are submitting to God, and if they are not, then i will pray misery upon you in love, knowing that it is for your own good. Live abundantly, love ardently.

Awesome God

Dear Multiple Eager readers,

      God is so good- well, competition went amazing!! Band is going to nationals and all the really hard flute parts we (Kelli Findley and I) nailed (praise the Lord). I did miss some that would have made it sound better but oh well. Nothing (no regrets) were left behind on that band floor. But we are going to nationals. As for poetry writing- well, God decided in all His wisdom that me and nationals for poetry weren't going to mix. I am content. I did get first in bolth (get it!! hahahah) physics and political science in academic tests (and second in English), but i passed physics on to Benjiman Hopper because i can only go in one academic test anyway. SO that has all been just unbelievably fabulous!

I am currently on spring break (HALLELUJAH!!!) (spelling????) And i am focussing on spending quality time with God, Henderson, Amie (my mentor). It is good. So, i am now going out to talk to God and sit there and look at the stars. Loving

Currently Reading Harry Potter and the Bible: The Menace Behind the Magick (And the Bible Series) By Richard Abanes see related

Dear Extensive Fan base,

       Walk with God is going so so so much better- thanks for the prayers. I am amazed by how much easier life is when i let God handle it. I can't really think of much to say except that i had a fabulous weekend, and i am anticipating state competition this Thursday! I really really think that i will get to go to nationals for the physics test (Lord willing!!!). So hopes are high. Oh, and i need a boatload of prayer for band because there is the solo that i have yet to get right. It is difficult enough to play in band, much more difficult when i am at competition and unbelievably nervous. Love!

              Live abundantly, love ardently

                   Marlee