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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

How did I get so lucky?

I often wonder to myself, how did I get so lucky?  I don't often use the word "lucky."  I have never really believed in luck.  But in this case, luck is the best way to describe my situation.  God has blessed me with such an awesome family.  I am so undeserving of this.  There are so many people in this world who do not have the family support or family love that God so graciously gave me.  Why did he chose to put me in a family where it has been so "easy" for me to grow up knowing who God is and never having to worry about having my needs met.  I will be the first to admit that I was spoiled growing up.  My parents worked hard for what they have and they made sure that me and my siblings had everything we needed and then some.  My parent's will put our needs way before theirs.  Now, I am not trying to paint us as a perfect family because by no means is that the case.  I was still a typical teenager who mouthed off and thought I knew everything by the age 13.  I am just now realizing and apologizing for the way I acted and some of the things I did in my younger years.  I was/am so undeserving of the wonderful family that I have.

Not only do I have awesome parents, but I have the most awesome sister and brother.  I am the middle child, so naturally I have the, "middle child syndrome."  (Although no one believe's there is such a thing, except for all the middle children in the world.)  My older sister is someone who I look up to more than anything.  Honestly, I think the definition for sisters should be, "your worst enemy and your best friend."  When we were younger, the way we communicated was basically arguing for the most part.  I think being so close in age, being in competition with each other was only natural.  I am pretty sure that my sister, Janet, has heard me say, " I am never going to speak to you again!" come out of my mouth over a billion times.  Now, I can hardly go a day with out talking to her in some way weather it be email, phone or gvideo.  I can honestly say that she is my best friend and I would do anything for her and I know she would do the same for me.

I also have a brother who is one of the best guys I know.  I still have a hard time with him being 17.  I still want to imagine him as the 3 year old who I used to play with.  I remember when we were younger, I used to play all kinds of tricks on him.  I will never forget hiding his spider man in the air vent and finding it years and years later.  And the one time I told him he was left on the porch by Egyptians and he actually believed me.  He doesn't fall for those pranks so easily now.  He may be 5 years younger than me but he is also someone I look up too in so many ways.  He has such a great sense of humor and personality.  He is also a very talented runner.  He has been doing track and cross country since he was in the 7th grade.  He plans on going to college on a track scholarship.  College's are already sending him stuff wanting him to come to their school and he is only a junior.  I am so very proud of the man he is turning out to be!

My wonderful, crazy family! 
I am so lucky to have the family that God has given me.  They support me in whatever I do and stand behind me 100%.  They only want what best for me.  There are so many people in this world who do not have the family unit that I have.  It is so heart-breaking for me because I did nothing to deserve such a wonderful family.  That is probably why God placed adoption so heavily on my heart at such a young age.  From the time I was 13 or so I would always say that I wanted to adopt one day.  I hope to one day give a child the kind of lifestyle my parents sacrificially gave to me and my siblings.  I am so thankful and blessed to have such an awesome family!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Brody Cohen :)

On March 19, 2011 I adopted the sweetest dog on this planet.  I have been wanting a dog for a couple of years but was never at a point in my life where I could have one.  I just didn't have the time.  All of my life I have always grown up having a  family dog.  I missed having that companion and when the opportunity for me to finally be able to have a dog, I jumped on it!  I have been keeping my eye out over the past few months for a small dog.  I kind of imagined myself being like Ell Woods and having a dog that I could take with me everywhere.  (I know that's silly  :)

One of my good friends, Sarah, told me about an adopt-a-thon that will be taking place on Saturday at pet-co in West Ashley.  I was super excited!  Another one of my really good friends, Beverly, went with me to go look.  Right when I got there I spotted him!  It didn't take long before I knew I had to get him.  Beverly was such a trooper because it took FOREVER to go through the whole process.  I was so glad she was with me though  :)

For any of you reading this and know me really well knows exactly where I got his name from.  I have been in love with Adam Brody since I was in the 8th grade.  My favorite tv show was The O.C. in which Adam Brody played Seth Cohen.  Therefore, my sweet puppies name became Brody Cohen.  So perfect for him!


He is the sweetest little thing and I just love him dearly!  I have posted a picture of the day that I brought him home, and of course I had to add a picture of the person he was named after (aka: the love of my life)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Finally starting my blog :)

I have attempted several times on becoming a blogger.  Two of my really good friends have started blogging and I guess I can say that they inspired me finally start mine. 

I have always enjoyed writing but I didn't really get into it until last year.  I learned that writing is the best way to express myself, so I decided to start journaling.  My journal has some of my most private thoughts and will remain hidden away where no one can find it, but I still have things I would love to share and I thought there would be no better way to do it than to become a blogger! I am excited to share and write some of my experiences and thoughts with whoever chooses to follow me  :)

I am sure most of know what the word Agape means. If not, it is the Greek interpretation of love.  I absolutely love the that word!  Over the past 2 years, I have wanted to get the word agape tattooed on the top of my foot. I doubt I ever will.  I have one tattoo and I believe that will be all I get....maybe  ;)  So if you were wondering why I chose to name my blog agape...you now know.  I just LOVE the word.

I plan on using this blog to express myself.  Like I said earlier...I express myself writing way better than verbally expressing myself.  First and foremost, I am a Christian.  I am hoping that this blog is kind of like an on-going written testimony for me.  I am sure I will have just some silly blogs as well.  There is no telling what kind of things I decide to blog about  :)

I am super excited to join the blogging world and look forward to starting my writing!