February 11, 2010 seems it was AGES ago. I can hardly believe it has been over 4 months since we were told Savana wasn't going to survive the night, only for her to miraculously still be alive. She is still in a rehab facility in Lincoln, not yet fully awake from a coma.
Savana is a friend and former student whom I mentored through her high school years; lead on a Missions Trip to Scotland. She turned 20 last month and her wedding would be this coming Saturday. Faith stands, but hearts still ache. If you think of it, please pray for Savana, her fiance Thomas, her family and friends.

If you're curious about how she is, don't be afraid to ask me.

You can read a recent article about the accident and her relationship here

If you are interested in more ways to support Savana's family you can go here.

a patriot afterall

I know, Independence Day is just around the corner, but I couldn't wait that long to share this.

Yesterday, I was explaining the point of the 4th to a European friend. A few statements in, tears streamed my cheeks. I loved living in the land of red and white, but I still have such a pride in being a citizen of the red, white, and blue. There may be a number of topics and issues that I am not happy about in my country right now, but to be an American; growing up with the concept of freedom bred into me, is something for which I am grateful.

And it is at this point that I would like to say thank you to everyone who has made that possible... and maintains the opportunity. Family, friends... brothers, uncles, husbands, moms, dads, sisters, wives, cousins, daughters, sons... thank you and Heaven's blessings upon you.

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iiiiiiiiiggghhhhhuuuuuuuuhhhhhh....  pttthhhbbb

I have SO MUCH To. Write. About!! 

phew!  feels good to have that off my chest!

(excessive usage of punctuation for the sake of dialect is a direct result of reading this just prior to writing)*