Hi..(I know, so original :-)

So this is just a quick update- my little brother is waiting for his turn on the computer, and he's already gone to Mom for back up.
So I haven't written anything about my trip to New York and D.C. yet. Or seeing my best friend, whom I haven't seen in over three years. But I will, have no fear.
I also haven't written anything about the really great experience I had in doing The Music Man with a local children's theatre group. But I will, eventually... it may take a while but I will.
Oh, I haven't written about how I painted my room and how messy it has been since then... I'm going to go clean that now.
Oh, I'm not sure if I told how I got accepted into the Master's college and how I am currently looking for a second part time job, working evenings, so that I can save up for college and, hopefully, come out of it all without debt...
Okay, I'm going now, really I am...
I think I'm forgetting something...
My little brother is now standing over my shoulder. Waiting. Ouch, slapping me, ouch again... lol
Now he's giggling... everybody should hear him giggle. That's my favorite sound in the world... :) I should figure out how to record it and post it at the bottom of this page...
Later... he's still waiting... :-)
Samia

God said "No"

This is a really cute email that I received recently. I hope that copy and paste didn't mess it up too bad, I suppose I could just delete this post if it does.

I asked God to take away my habit.  

God said, No.  

It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

  

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. 

God said, No. 

His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary. 

I asked God to grant me patience.  

God said, No. 

Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned. 

I asked God to give me happiness.  

God said, No. 

I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you. 

I asked God to spare me pain.  

God said, No. 

Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

  

I asked God to make my spirit grow. 

God said, No. 

You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful. 

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. 

God said, No. 

I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

  

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. 

God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.