She's My Easter "Lilly"

Lilly Rae Of Hope- Almost 3 years Old- Our Angel

Hey I'm (Sorta...) Back! :)

Hey all!
Sorry for the length between posts :( lots going on! :)
Heres whats up:

-Judith arrived safely, is making friends and loving it here, but homesickness is showing through- please pray!
- I am a JUNIOR!!! I KNOW?!?!? HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?! Its so wierd! I cant believe it.... I GRADUATE NEXT YEAR, Oh gosh! Crazy!
-I have been super active at Church and i LOVE EVERY MIN OF IT! :) God is so good in my life and i couldnt imagine my life without him by my side :) Do you know that Jesus loves you???? Well you should! :) haha
-Doing normally 3-4 hours of homework a night : /
- I GOT A JOB! I work at St. Benedicts Senior Community in Monti, as a CSA (Front desk) personnel :) fun! :) I love my job! :) plus it pays well which is amazing! :)
-I am so PUMPED to be a Youth Board Facilitator this year!
-With my YTM Ladies we are working on our service project which is a purity day- father and daughter- and formal. (Just a few short details, i will have more once it gets closer!) We are calling it the White Rose Waltz :) AMAZING AGAIN! :)
-I am looking into Art Schools for photography! :)
-I am taking Judith's senior pictures next weekend! (Hopefully!)
-Lots of things are going on! :) haha ;)
-Homecoming is a week from tomorrow! :)

Thanks for checking in with me and thanks to Kym my youth minister who told me i should update more :) haha

God Bless,
Ashley

Sweet Jesus-
Thanks for all you do for me! Your so great and even though i have a lot going on you help me through :) Please help Judith :)
Amen!

Its Finally Here

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE PRAYERS!

All of Judith's flights have been on time, and arrived safely! :) The power of prayer is so strong :)

In about 10 mins we will be heading to the airport. I am super excited! :) But at the same time i feel this rush of emotions that makes me want to cry. (HAPPY tears though)
I guess its the fact that i have known her for a few months and we have become so close, and i finally get to see her and hug her, and do all the stuff that we wanted to do while she is here. Its just amazing. God has blessed me so much with such a wonderful sister and i cannot wait to see her get off the plane in an hour and a half.....
Please continue the prayers for a safe flight to MSP, and also so her luggage doesnt get lost.
And also pray that even though she will be home sick that she will over come it. I cant even begin to imagine what it feels like for her right now. Thanks so much for the prayers! Im continuing to pray as well, my sister will be here safely :)

God Bless,
Ashley

Please Pray...

Tomorrow Judith, our foregin exchange student from Germany will be arriving. Please start praying for her. Since there is a 7 hour time difference she has to leave her house in a couple of hours to head to her 10am flight.

I am really excited about having her here, and it going to be lots of fun!
I just really hope we get a long well, we have been talking for months but its different finally meeting her :) I really cant wait! :)
I made a poster that says "welcome to Minnesota" and has the German flag on it lol :)

Today i also made a quick Walmart run, and bought one of those picture frames that holds multiple pictures. Then printed off a picture of her parents, my parents, our whole family (the 5 of us), and Lilly. And i put it in her room, she has no idea but will see it once we get home from the airport. :)

Im really wondering what its going to feel like tomorrow. I mean im really excited and its going to be great but this is a first for me thats for sure. I'm pretty sure i might cry, not going to lie!

So please keep her and her family in your prayers, God will watch over them :)

And dont worry pictures to come after tomorrow, im going to try and catch every moment i can on camera (i have to use my moms because mine is broken but thats ok at least i have one) ex. Judith getting off the plane, seeing us, first meeting, etc :) hope my photographer skills kick in!

God Bless!,
Ashley