The world through jo's eyes

Whelp, i'm back, sorrie i haven't been responding to msgs, was just really busy with exams and stuff, and it just was really busy up until the 22nd. And then yesterday, i got my wisdom teeth out. that was kinda exciting, and yet painful at the same time. It's even worse when my cousin is staying with us, and my mom cooked this awesome meal for him. but hasn't cooked an awesome meal for me in quite some time! =( so that kinda sucked. i've been living off of milk, ensure (meal replacements) and ice cream fir the last day, and that wasn't great, cause i was starving by midnight! =( oh well...today's a brand new day and we'll have to hope and pray that the healing process is better. But i didn't swell up too much yesterday, like i swlled up a lot, but it quickly went down, so that's always a bonus. =) so i don't even look like a chipmunk, but the worst part was the nausea yesterday. if i had sat up for long periods of time, then i would feel sick to my stomach, and then have to lie down again. but othewise, doin AOK! =) mommy's takin really good care of me, which is nice, and i just kinda lie around watchin tv all day. what a break!! =) anyway, that's the update with me and my teeth and comfortably at home ;p Can't wait to see you all on sunday! =)

posted by jojo12283 @ 10:21 a.m. 0 comments

WHEW!

That was a rough ride! Having three within the first week was SUPER tough!=( Especially when my two hardest exams are two days in a row. Sigh! But it's over! Praise the Lord! =) I totally couldn't have gotten through this eventful time if it weren't for strength from God. The only reason i haven't completely gone insane is simply because God has really strengthened me and just calmed my heart. Since third year marks are so important for grad school, it's hard not to be stressed. But reading the Psalms 32:8, where God will guide us along the best path for our lives, was what really helped me through. And that was my encouragement lay. So now, sunday, where it's calmed down a little, with two more exams to go and a week off to study, i'm feeling a lot more relaxed, and have really been able to enjoy time without stress. mostly spending it with my housemates shopping for new pj's and snails has been great!

I won't be back until the 20th though, after my last exam. So sorrie Becca (if you read this), but i know for sure that i won't be able to make your baptism, on Sunday cause i'll still be here! =( Congratulations (in advance), and i really hope that you have an AWESOME time on your missions trip with Andy! I hope that God'll show you some really awesome things about His people, and just how vast and great He really is. I will be praying for you when you leave, and up until then as well!
I probably won't see the rest of u guys until like after christmas, cause i'm getting my wisdom teeth out, and i'm gonna hermit myself in my own house, and probably won't see u guys until the 26th. Sorrie! So merry Christmas!! =)

Alright, i'm tired, and i'm probably gonna go play more Dr. Mario! =) YAY!! Leave me a msg on msn! =)

posted by jojo12283 @ 1:05 a.m. 0 comments

Psalm 34:1-10

"I will praise the Lord at all times.
I will constantly speak his praises.
I will boast only in the Lord;
let all who are discouraged take heart.
Come, let us tell of the Lord's greatness;
let us exalt his name together.

I prayer to the Lord, and he answered me ,
freeing me from all my fears.
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
I cried out to the Lord in my suffering, and he heard me.
He set me free from all my fears.
For the angel of the Lord guards all who fear him and he rescues them.

Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who trust in him!
Let the Lord's people show him reverence,
for those who honor him will have all they need.
Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
but those who trust in the Lord will never lack in any good thing."

Psalm 34:1-10

Such powerful words that were needed to be read during stressful exam times. Best wishes on your exams and continue to pray for strength and remeber that God has set a path for each and every one of us, and we have to trust that whatever it is, it is for the best! =)

"The Lord says, 'I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. i will advise you and watch over you'."
- Psalm 32:8

posted by jojo12283 @ 9:57 a.m. 0 comments