Thursday, September 07, 2006
What's up with me...
I have been very very very busy busy busy lately, that's why I haven't posted much. Today was my first day of school with PA Cyber Charter School. If you go to my blog Bethany's Favorite Stories, you can read a copy of my first English assignment. I don't have time to tell anymore right now, but I'll keep you updated, okay? G-Nite.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Logan
I have another prayer request. 5 year old Logan needs urgent prayer!!!
Taylor wrote:
I would like you all to pray like you've never prayed before! My cousin Logan who is only 5 fell out of a tree about a month back and injured his splean. He came home but a few day's ago they took him back to the hospital. He's been in a coma for a few days! My Uncle just called a few minutes ago, to say the doctors just looked at him & his body size was 7 times bigger then it normally was, because he's filled with fluid! The doctors are doing an emergancy surgery right now! They don't expect him to live through the night! Please, please pray!! Thank-you!
Taylor wrote:
I would like you all to pray like you've never prayed before! My cousin Logan who is only 5 fell out of a tree about a month back and injured his splean. He came home but a few day's ago they took him back to the hospital. He's been in a coma for a few days! My Uncle just called a few minutes ago, to say the doctors just looked at him & his body size was 7 times bigger then it normally was, because he's filled with fluid! The doctors are doing an emergancy surgery right now! They don't expect him to live through the night! Please, please pray!! Thank-you!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
What I did last week
Last week I was in Ohio at my friend Jezikas house. She has a cute little dog 3 years old. Her name is Bridgette. While I was there we went to a nearby stable to volenteer. The place is called green gate farm and they board horses. We weren't allowed to ride any at all though. We went on Thurs. and gave the horses their dinner and mucked out their stalls. Hard work!! And then on Sunday we went again to give them lunch and give Spetzle a bath, she's an old horse who is just a pet cause she can't be ridden anymore (too fat lol). Well, I had alot of fun. I g2g now. bye Lyssa
Sunday, July 23, 2006
MY plans for this week
I'm leaving on Weds. this week. We'll be staying at my Grandma's house in Erie on Weds. night and leaving early next morning. I'm going to my friend Jezika's house in OHio. I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!! We haven't seen each other for years and we're going to have a wonderful time!!!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Report on my eye exam from Monday
Well, first things first. You probably want to know if my eyes got better or worse since my first eye exam 2 years ago. Well, my prescription doubled. But the doctor said it's perfectly normal for kids, you know, they grow a lot. My sister's doubled too, and she wears her glasses all day when I hardly ever wear them and half the time I don't even know where they are.
I really hate wearing glasses. They break easily, they're uncomfortable, they make me look so-- differant then my normal self. And I hardly ever wear them-- why? oh, all those reasons!! So I asked my mom if I could get contacts. She said, "We'll see what the doctor says."
The doctor was a really nice elderly man. When I asked if he thought contacts would be good for me, he turned to my mom and he said, "If she were my granddaughter I'd get her contacts if she wanted them, but only if she was responsible and would take care of them." So I of course agreed would.
I'm going for a check-up tomorrow, the eye doctor wants to see how I'm doing with them. I think they're just awesome for me! If you hate wearing glasses, and if you would be reponsible, you should definatley try contacts.
I really hate wearing glasses. They break easily, they're uncomfortable, they make me look so-- differant then my normal self. And I hardly ever wear them-- why? oh, all those reasons!! So I asked my mom if I could get contacts. She said, "We'll see what the doctor says."
The doctor was a really nice elderly man. When I asked if he thought contacts would be good for me, he turned to my mom and he said, "If she were my granddaughter I'd get her contacts if she wanted them, but only if she was responsible and would take care of them." So I of course agreed would.
I'm going for a check-up tomorrow, the eye doctor wants to see how I'm doing with them. I think they're just awesome for me! If you hate wearing glasses, and if you would be reponsible, you should definatley try contacts.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Hi I'm here
Hi Guys, I know I haven't posted for awhile. Well I've been really busy lately. There's so much going on in my life. For this upcoming school year I'll be doing PA Cyber School. I'll get my own laptop computer and printer. It will be so cool to have internet access at any time without having to wait for my family. lol. Tomorrow I have an eye exam and I hope I can get contacts! But if I don't get contacts I'll definatley get new glasses! I'm really looking forward to that because my old ones I've had for two whole years and sometimes the lenses pops out and its so annoying. And during the school year PA cyber will pay for a membership to the YMCA or Curves. I'm not sure which I'd rather have. And on Frieday I have a physical for school. I'm not really looking forward to that. Doctors appointments are never fun for me even if they are just checkups. Well I have to go now.. it's time for lunch... past time for lunch. I love you all! K.I.T. (keep in touch) Lyssa
Friday, July 07, 2006
Prayer Request
I'm putting this on my blog because Stephen needs our prayers. Stephen is my friend Kirsten's cousin. Some of you may pray for him once and then forget. Please continually pray for Stephen! I have never met him before either, but I think all of us should pray for a miracle! I'll keep you posted as soon as I hear from Kirsten!
Thank you! Love~Alyssa
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, my cousin Stephen (13) was diagnosed in December with a aggressive cancer no one has lived from. He has done remarkably well, and the doctors have been very pleased. This last weekend Stephen and his mom went up to Main for camp-meeting. He has attend this camp meeting since he was very small, and when they moved from New Hampshire to CA. They continued to go there, so it was very special for him to be ale to go and see his many friends. Stephen had a wonderful weekend, but on July third he went into a coma, and has been in that state since. At first they thought he had some kind of virus infection, but this morning they determined that it is the cancer, and it has spread through his spinal cord into the linings of his brain. They feel it will be only a matter of hours or at the most a couple days. Today (5th) Stephen is being medivaced back home to CA. It has been especially hard for my Uncle since he was not with Stephen in Main or when he went into a coma. So we are asking special prayer that he might recognize and respond to his parents and brother one last time.
"In the darkest days, when appearances seem most forbidding, have faith in God. He is working out His will, doing all things well in the behalf of His people. The strength of those who love and serve Him will be renewed day by day." Ministry of health and healing p.282
We are clamming this promise today, and trusting His will to be done.
Right now we are making hasty preparations to leave for CA. Depending on how he holds out, we may be leaving as soon as tomorrow. So please pray also for us as we prepare to leave.
Thank~you for your prayers,
Kirsten
Thank you! Love~Alyssa
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, my cousin Stephen (13) was diagnosed in December with a aggressive cancer no one has lived from. He has done remarkably well, and the doctors have been very pleased. This last weekend Stephen and his mom went up to Main for camp-meeting. He has attend this camp meeting since he was very small, and when they moved from New Hampshire to CA. They continued to go there, so it was very special for him to be ale to go and see his many friends. Stephen had a wonderful weekend, but on July third he went into a coma, and has been in that state since. At first they thought he had some kind of virus infection, but this morning they determined that it is the cancer, and it has spread through his spinal cord into the linings of his brain. They feel it will be only a matter of hours or at the most a couple days. Today (5th) Stephen is being medivaced back home to CA. It has been especially hard for my Uncle since he was not with Stephen in Main or when he went into a coma. So we are asking special prayer that he might recognize and respond to his parents and brother one last time.
"In the darkest days, when appearances seem most forbidding, have faith in God. He is working out His will, doing all things well in the behalf of His people. The strength of those who love and serve Him will be renewed day by day." Ministry of health and healing p.282
We are clamming this promise today, and trusting His will to be done.
Right now we are making hasty preparations to leave for CA. Depending on how he holds out, we may be leaving as soon as tomorrow. So please pray also for us as we prepare to leave.
Thank~you for your prayers,
Kirsten
G-O-D I-S L-O-V-E 100%
From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100%.
How about achieving 101%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these Questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
and
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
AND, look how far the love of God will take you
L- O- V- E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While Hardwork and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top!
What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100%.
How about achieving 101%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these Questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
and
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
AND, look how far the love of God will take you
L- O- V- E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While Hardwork and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top!
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
I found out what Prali means!
Prali: abounding in charm and history
Prali
Sep 14 2004
In Val Germanasca lies Prali, a town abounding in charm and history, that in 2006 will host the training of the Olympic athletes. The works planned for the Torino Games will start soon and will include the rebuilding of the 13 Laghi chair lifts and the expansion of hotel facilities and restaurant services (new locales that will make the town more amenable to tourists). The allocation of the funds still has to be officially authorized to start the works. The purpose of the works is to allow ski enthusiasts to use the chair lift facilities and have a pleasant stay in the mountains of Prali. The cross-country system has already been expanded and each route has a different level of difficulty.
…Speaking of 2006
The population reacted well to the assignment of the Olympic Winter Games to their town, considering this an excellent opportunity to make known the splendid panoramas of Prali. We hope that we will finally be able to rebuild the chair lift, which has been out of service for about a year now. Riding up you can see the charming 13 lakes.
In september, the Museo Valdese of Prali and Val Germanasca is open.
Scopriminiera, is a fascinating expedition into the talc mines, and be operative during the summer (Reservations recommended, Tuesday closed).
Of all the initiatives, we would like to recommend the most fascinating: discovering Prali’s scenery; the best way to become familiar with and appreciate this little town is to explore its lovely scenery.
City of Prali (TO): Piedmont Region (Piemonte) - Italy. Physical and Geographical maps, online street and road map for travel. Find location, address and route.
History.
This village was called Praly until 1937, from the dialect word "pral" (meadows), because of its green fields. Its history is strictly related to the Waldese people that lived around this aerea and that left many traces of their culture. This area was also very important for talc mines of Sapatlé, Envie, Malzas, some of which are presently open to visitors.
Prali
Sep 14 2004
In Val Germanasca lies Prali, a town abounding in charm and history, that in 2006 will host the training of the Olympic athletes. The works planned for the Torino Games will start soon and will include the rebuilding of the 13 Laghi chair lifts and the expansion of hotel facilities and restaurant services (new locales that will make the town more amenable to tourists). The allocation of the funds still has to be officially authorized to start the works. The purpose of the works is to allow ski enthusiasts to use the chair lift facilities and have a pleasant stay in the mountains of Prali. The cross-country system has already been expanded and each route has a different level of difficulty.
…Speaking of 2006
The population reacted well to the assignment of the Olympic Winter Games to their town, considering this an excellent opportunity to make known the splendid panoramas of Prali. We hope that we will finally be able to rebuild the chair lift, which has been out of service for about a year now. Riding up you can see the charming 13 lakes.
In september, the Museo Valdese of Prali and Val Germanasca is open.
Scopriminiera, is a fascinating expedition into the talc mines, and be operative during the summer (Reservations recommended, Tuesday closed).
Of all the initiatives, we would like to recommend the most fascinating: discovering Prali’s scenery; the best way to become familiar with and appreciate this little town is to explore its lovely scenery.
City of Prali (TO): Piedmont Region (Piemonte) - Italy. Physical and Geographical maps, online street and road map for travel. Find location, address and route.
History.
This village was called Praly until 1937, from the dialect word "pral" (meadows), because of its green fields. Its history is strictly related to the Waldese people that lived around this aerea and that left many traces of their culture. This area was also very important for talc mines of Sapatlé, Envie, Malzas, some of which are presently open to visitors.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
PVBYC 2006
This is my report for my week of June 18-25:
Summer Camp at Piedmont Valley Bible Youth Camp 2006 was a blast!
My counsolers were Anca and Christine. My unit name was Prali Pilgrims. I'm interested in knowing what Prali means. If anyone knows please tell me!
I met many great people and made new friends. The classes I took were: Camp Chior, Musical Mysteries, and Literature Evangelism. I liked my canvass in Literature Evangelism alot. Sarah Lake and I went out in the community together and had a good time canvassing. The next day Tana an I went out together. On Sabbath I went with the camp chior to a nursing home to sing for the residents. I liked my Musical Mysteries class because my friend Korah was also in that class. And because it was pretty fun! The food was great too. The weather was hot hot hot (in the high 90s+++) and I wished I would have taken Canoeing class! (I want to next year). My friend Jasmine was in canoeing and she told me that they got to tip the canoe and swim! It sounded like lots of fun for a hot day! Well I look forward to getting to know all of you better! And I'm looking forward to next summer!! Have a great year everybody!
(I'll try to post some pictures soon, I have to get them devoloped).
Check out my page at: http://lyssabeth.hi5.com
Become a member and get connected with my network!
In Christ, Alyssa
Summer Camp at Piedmont Valley Bible Youth Camp 2006 was a blast!
My counsolers were Anca and Christine. My unit name was Prali Pilgrims. I'm interested in knowing what Prali means. If anyone knows please tell me!
I met many great people and made new friends. The classes I took were: Camp Chior, Musical Mysteries, and Literature Evangelism. I liked my canvass in Literature Evangelism alot. Sarah Lake and I went out in the community together and had a good time canvassing. The next day Tana an I went out together. On Sabbath I went with the camp chior to a nursing home to sing for the residents. I liked my Musical Mysteries class because my friend Korah was also in that class. And because it was pretty fun! The food was great too. The weather was hot hot hot (in the high 90s+++) and I wished I would have taken Canoeing class! (I want to next year). My friend Jasmine was in canoeing and she told me that they got to tip the canoe and swim! It sounded like lots of fun for a hot day! Well I look forward to getting to know all of you better! And I'm looking forward to next summer!! Have a great year everybody!
(I'll try to post some pictures soon, I have to get them devoloped).
Check out my page at: http://lyssabeth.hi5.com
Become a member and get connected with my network!
In Christ, Alyssa
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Some songs... I just like the words...
I like these songs >
"Wait for Me"
by Rebecca St. James
Darling did you know that I dream about you?
Waiting for the look in your eyes
When we meet for the first time.
And darling did you know that I pray about you?
Praying that you will hold on
And keep your loving eyes only for me
`Cause I am waiting for you
Praying for you,darling
Wait for me too
Wait for me as I`m waiting for you
Darling,wait
Darling did you know I dream about life together?
Knowing it`ll be forever
That I`ll be yours and you`ll be mine.
And darling when I say "till death do us part"
I`ll mean it with all of my heart
Now and always faithful to you
I know you may have made mistakes
But there`s forgivness and a second chance
So wait for me
So wait for me,darling.
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Average Girl
So what I'm not your average girl
I don't meet the standards of this world
Chasing after boys is not my thing
See I'm waiting for a wedding ring
Chorus
No more dating
I'm just waiting
Like sleeping beauty
My prince will come for me
No more dating
I'm just waiting
'Cause God is writing my love story
Boys are bad; that's certainly not true
'Cause God's preparing one for you
If you get tired waiting till he comes
God's arms are the perfect place to run
Chorus
Bridge
Sleep - that's the only thing for me
'Cause when I sleep
God's preparing one for me
Mirror
by Barlow Girl
Mirror, Mirror on the wall; Have I got it?
'Cause Mirror you've always told me who I am
I'm finding It's not easy to be perfect
So sorry, you won't define me
Sorry, you don't own me
Chorus
Who are you to tell me
that I'm less than what I should be?
Who are you? Who are you?
I don't need to listen
to the list of things I should do
I won't try; I won't try
You don't define me; You don't define me
Mirror I am seeing a new reflection
I'm looking into the eyes of He who made me
To Him I have beauty beyond compare
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One Nation, "Under God."
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One Nation, "Under God."
One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children.
The teacher asked a little boy: Tommy do you see the tree outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
TEACHER: Go outside and look up and see if you can see the sky.
TOMMY: Okay. (He returned a few minutes later) Yes, I saw the
sky.
TEACHER: Did you see God up there?
TOMMY: (!) No.
TEACHER: That's my point. We can't see God because he isn't there. Possibly he just doesn't exist.
A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the boy some questions.
The teacher agreed and the little girl asked the boy:
Tommy, do you see the tree outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
LITTLE GIRL: Tommy do you see the grass outside?
TOMMY: Yessssss!
LITTLE GIRL: Did you see the sky?
TOMMY: Yessssss!
LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the teacher?
TOMMY: Yes
LITTLE GIRL: Do you see her brain?
TOMMY: No
LITTLE GIRL: Then according to what we were taught today in school, she possibly may not even have one!
(You Go Girl!)
"FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT."
II CORINTHIANS 5:7
Don't forget to pass this on! I love this one. Everyone should send this to everyone they know, especially today with prayer restricted in schools. Please comment if you believe that there is a God who loves everyone very much! Sincerely, Ally Alyssa
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Summer Camp 2006!!!
Thanks to Karen and Paul, I will be going to summer camp from the 18th to the 25th. I'm going with my friend Korah, age 16; and my sister Maranda, age 12. I'm 14 so I have three more years until I'm kicked out of the kids range and into the counsolers!! lol... but there are some 15 yr. old counsolers, no kidding! I'm going to have a blast, just please keep me in your prayers. I don't want Satan ruining it all for me... He's done it before... This time I just want to get away and be alone with God at PVBYC! Piedmont Vally Bible Youth Camp!! yeah!! I just hope I'm ready... I don't want bad thoughts clouding my mind and making life hard for me to think straight...
God Bless you!
Love, Alyssa Beth
Something's Fishy~but what?
I was being selfish.
I now understand.
I was like a fish,
Flopping around on dry land.
I now understand.
I was like a fish,
Flopping around on dry land.
book review by me
Love Story
by Judy Savory
If you are striving for a close walk with Christ.
If you are struggling to keep above the storms of life.
If you batter with depression.
If you deal with any issues.
Then this book is for you!
It tells of a young dancer called Rhonda, who was searching for something even more in life but not finding it. After all, she had everything this world has to offer, didn't she? MONEY, a mom pushing her forward into her ballet career, glamor and prestige. And dreams of a beautiful wedding to Carlton, her fiance~.
But God has other plans for her life. He gave her anew career, anew "mother" and anew fiance~. She surrendered all to Jesus, she laid it all on the alter, and found what she had been seeing he whole time.
When Rhonda met Jesus,
she started life anew.
That is what I want for myself,
and it's what I want for you,too.
Blessings, Alyssa Beth Powell
by Judy Savory
If you are striving for a close walk with Christ.
If you are struggling to keep above the storms of life.
If you batter with depression.
If you deal with any issues.
Then this book is for you!
It tells of a young dancer called Rhonda, who was searching for something even more in life but not finding it. After all, she had everything this world has to offer, didn't she? MONEY, a mom pushing her forward into her ballet career, glamor and prestige. And dreams of a beautiful wedding to Carlton, her fiance~.
But God has other plans for her life. He gave her anew career, anew "mother" and anew fiance~. She surrendered all to Jesus, she laid it all on the alter, and found what she had been seeing he whole time.
When Rhonda met Jesus,
she started life anew.
That is what I want for myself,
and it's what I want for you,too.
Blessings, Alyssa Beth Powell
My weekend and June 4th
Dear Friends,
I want to tell you all about my weekend.
On Friday I did chores, talked on the phone and made plans for the weekend.
(fun fun fun!)
On Sabbath, went to Sabbath School. Then a suprise for me was that Brittani... a girl from my sister Maranda's junior class was baptized... by the new pastor, Mr. Dekle. The baptism was really heart touching. Sermon was by the new pastor. He has seven children: four older boys and three younger girls. After the service was potluck, there were many guests.
After church the Youth Group went on a L-O-N-G hike in this L-O-N-G loop walking trail. I bet we went 3/4ths the way then turned back round! LOL After the hike we had a campfire in the Lepage's backyard... with baked potatoes (I brought the potatoes, clean and washed and rapped in foil), big franks (vegetarian hotdogs...), and lots of potatoe chips, and candy bars! I had a giant tootsie roll... I shared half of it though to avoid geting too sick... Ice Cream too... After all it was a suprise birthday party in descuise! lol
There wasn't a birthday CAKE persay... that would be a tad too messy...but there were birthday cupcakes!!! I'll have to post some pictures...
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Ruth!
Happy Birthday to you!
How old are you now?
How old are you now?
How old are you now?
How old are you now?
I'm 19 now, it's true.
I was 18 last year...
but I could hardly believe...
that you had that up your sleeve!
I want to tell you all about my weekend.
On Friday I did chores, talked on the phone and made plans for the weekend.
(fun fun fun!)
On Sabbath, went to Sabbath School. Then a suprise for me was that Brittani... a girl from my sister Maranda's junior class was baptized... by the new pastor, Mr. Dekle. The baptism was really heart touching. Sermon was by the new pastor. He has seven children: four older boys and three younger girls. After the service was potluck, there were many guests.
After church the Youth Group went on a L-O-N-G hike in this L-O-N-G loop walking trail. I bet we went 3/4ths the way then turned back round! LOL After the hike we had a campfire in the Lepage's backyard... with baked potatoes (I brought the potatoes, clean and washed and rapped in foil), big franks (vegetarian hotdogs...), and lots of potatoe chips, and candy bars! I had a giant tootsie roll... I shared half of it though to avoid geting too sick... Ice Cream too... After all it was a suprise birthday party in descuise! lol
There wasn't a birthday CAKE persay... that would be a tad too messy...but there were birthday cupcakes!!! I'll have to post some pictures...
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Ruth!
Happy Birthday to you!
How old are you now?
How old are you now?
How old are you now?
How old are you now?
I'm 19 now, it's true.
I was 18 last year...
but I could hardly believe...
that you had that up your sleeve!
Monday, May 15, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
A-Mazing
This post hasn't been working right so I'm trying to paste this here again.
Thanks to AJ for sharing this with us!
Please copy this into your address bar! thanks!
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Thanks to AJ for sharing this with us!
Please copy this into your address bar! thanks!
http://i.euniverse.com/funpages/cms_content/6489/a-maze-ing_new_cursor3.swf
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