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The Story of My Life

Okay so I've been scolded for no longer using blogger to give not so recent updates on my life, so here's an update, for the lack of people who actually read this blog anymore. I'm pretty sure nobody checks these blogs anymore, but hey, what can you do?

Well, for starters, I'm a wreck. I've been told by a therapist I've been seeing for about a month (after using diagnostic tools to make sure) that I have anxiety. About 3 clinical cutoff points away from having panic disorder. I'm pretty much over the denial stage of this, but it's amazing how hard it is to accept something, when you've always had it, and never realized there was something wrong with you. I mean, this is the way I've been since childhood, how could I know any differently? But I have been able to step away from myself and see it. I don't like what I see, and I'm working on changing it. My therapist seems to think it's genetic, and may not be able to be fixed without medication. I personally don't believe that. With God's help, I can and will overcome this. I will not become that person.

Anyway, there you go. I have issues - is anybody really surprised, lol? That's my blog update that will last for another few months. I'll try to stay loyal to those few fans still out there, but my life just isn't all that interesting.

God bless

Chrissy

I'm Not Dead Either

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you all know a) I'm alive, just busy and nothing special to blog about and b) I now have a new blog which is called the Video Princess (don't ask). Kari was telling me I should post the videos I make on a blog so people can see them, so I did. Don't worry, if you are in any of the videos, I made sure the blog was private (e.g nobody can search for it, or see it except for those I give the link to). If you want me to take any of the videos off, let me know.

Anyway, enjoy (link on the right).

Oh, I'm also getting my top wisdom teeth out on Wednesday, so if you feel like praying, that'd be great.


Love you all

My Faint-Day

Okay so yesterday, I had to get blood work done, and luckily for me, I can have it done in the comfort of my own home, because Michelle is a "vampire" (she takes blood). So I get up early yesterday morning so I can get it done. Michelle tells me I should lay down for this, but me being stupid thinks I'll be fine sitting instead. Big mistake. Of course, the kids were watching for the great spectacle. The funny thing is I was fine up until we were finished. She was cotton-balling my wound when I started to feel funny. The funniest thing about all of this is that I hardly remember anything, so most of what I'm writing is from Michelle's account. I said I felt funny and apparently collapsed. I remember hearing Michelle calling my name and calling for Brad and they brought me over to the couch, where I fell down once Brad let go and when I actually finally gained consciousness again, I was kneeling on the ground, head on couch (though I seem to remember it being on the table, but perceptions are wacky when you're semi-unconscious to unconscious). Michelle started calling my name again and Brad smacked the table to wake me up and they put me on the couch. I remember Michelle moving my hair out of my face as she commented "She's got so much hair." Funny the things you actually remember. Then there was an icepack, a juice box and a banana, I think in that order, but needless to say, I didn't catch my bus to school, by the time I felt stable enough to even sit up, it was too late, plus all my energy was gone, I felt sick to my stomach, so I stayed home.

It's horrible that I fainted, and I hope I never faint again, because it was not a pleasant experience, but the best part about the whole thing was how greatly cared for I felt. I remember passing out when I was younger and mostly just getting a lot of panic and worry from my mom and then I felt guilty, and scared myself. Something must be wrong. But yesterday, I felt okay, because Michelle and Brad were incredibly calm through it, they took care of me and helped me. When I thanked Michelle later, she was humble about it. "Don't say thank you, what were we going to do, leave you on the floor and walk over you?" We joke about it, but seriously, having them there and calm, made me not feel scared, a feeling I've always had when I've passed out in the past (even though that's been years ago). So thank you Brad and Michelle, my 'heroes.' Oh and Brad, sorry you had to get out of bed for that.

That was my experience yesterday. Note to self: Next time Michelle, who is a nurse who knows her stuff, and knows me, I will listen to her when she tells me to lie down. She has every right to look me in the face and say "I told you so."

CHRISSY

Avalanche 2007

Wow! I am never surprised at how well God works in our lives. This weekend was no exception.

For those of you who don't know, I am a youth leader at my church for a group of wonderful junior highers. I love them dearly, and had the opportunity to take them on a youth retreat this weekend. God had His hand on the whole weekend. From healing a sickness, to getting us there through a wickedly bad snow storm, to touching the lives of these kids in ways that are still causing me to jump with joy.

Even though I realized physically, I am no longer 13 (when seven junior highers are running after you, tackling you in the snow, and convincing you to slide down ice hills in sleeping bags, you realize your muscles aren't as kind to you as you'd hope), I still had an amazing time. Playing 'mom' for the weekend was a big job, but amazing! I found myself worrying about them so much, but also loving them. Hoping they would be warm enough, or happy, or having a good time. There was no shortage there, thank goodness. They all had a terrific time.

Spiritually, my prayers were answered, tenfold. My hope was to see somebody give their life to Christ this weekend. God is good - four of my kids accepted Christ this weekend!! It was amazing to hear their responses after the fact, and realizing they were truly sincere about this decision. Awesome! Today one of those girls who accepted Christ sent me an email that sent shivers down my spine. It brought tears to my eyes:

"I did it 'cause lately I've been thinking about it and I did want to give my life to Him but I didn't know how to. Soo I'm really happy I went and did what I did. Also thanks for helping me through it."

Funny how sometimes you don't realize God's using you, and meanwhile, BOOM, the best things happen. I can't wait now to watch them all to continue down the path to their new Homes in Heaven with their Father. Praise God.

Chrissy

Carcasonning

Okay so I hung out with Darren and Larissa last Thursday night and they introduced me to a new board game called Carcassonne. (Larissa models it here).


So, it's a game full of strategy and stuff, and even though Darren was skeptical of me learning everything there was to know, I did learn. I definitely didn't win, not by a long shot, but that was my practice game, and I'm certain that the next game will be mine!

So, nearing the end of the game, Larissa starts building this gigantic city, and Darren begins to get skeptical that she won't be able to finish it. So I join her city to help her build on it, and she finished the city and racked in all the points, leaving me in the dust. Darren was in complete shock, as Larissa basqued in her victory.

But then the plot thickens.

Despite her many points acquired from that one city, Darren still managed to win the game BY ONE POINT! So Larissa was quite angry, but Darren, on the other hand, performed one of the greatest victory dances I think I have ever seen. Unfortunately, I grabbed my camera too late, and begged him to reenact. This is what I got instead:


So needless to say, it was quite disappointing, compared to it's original. But Larissa was a sore loser:









But it was still a fun game. Can't wait to play again.

CHRISSY