the beginning of the end

at 09/22/09 12:14PM

this new school year has opened my eyes

I am able to see the capacity I have to push my body to the limit. I never thought that I could run faster and be stronger. Somehow, I have the drive to strive for more. I want to be better; I know I can. Every race I surprise myself with my improvements from a daily struggle. Waking up early, running for goodness sake, and never ever giving up.

I am able to see the capacity others have to understand and grow. Watching the band come together, learn something new, and cause jaws to drop amazes me. My pride swells, and never will I underestimate even the most naïve freshman. Everyone is able to surprise you.

I am able to see the capacity I have to learn. In a good way, I am overwhelmed by the opportunities to learn. I’m reading chapters to prepare for classes, and doing better than I ever imagined I would; I’m understanding things about government and anatomy that I didn’t think I would ever grasp, just from trying harder than I ever have. I wake up, not anxious to go to school, but so ready to learn something new. My accounting class is teaching me things that I didn’t even knew existed, terms that are brand new to me; I find it so refreshing. The limits seem boundless…

Ha! The limit increases without bound… want me to draw a picture? Oh yea. Calculus nerd.

As a senior, I’ve started realizing that I won’t ever do this again or that again. It’s made me realize how fast life really does pass you by. I know, I sound old, but you know it’s true. Coming to this realization only makes me understand the importance of what I value in my life. Getting those shoes or even watching that movie just isn’t important anymore. “Look ahead and don’t focus on the cracks,” keeps spinning in my head. Spending time with the people you love and growing closer to God through prayer and study are becoming focal points in my life.

Something Jason Moore mentioned the other night: the only thing we possess with any real value is our soul. Don’t sacrifice it. Don’t waste it. Treasure it. Spend time making it worthwhile. Cherish the time spent among other Christians. They truly care for you.

Something Brother Amador said: we are all terminal. Looking at life that way will snap priorities in place. No matter how you look at it, this is the beginning of the end. No matter your age, it is coming to a close. If today was the end, would you do something different? Would you pray more? Would you be more grateful? Would you stand up for your beliefs? Would you worry about finances? School? The future?

Live like there is no tomorrow.

“Behold I come quickly…” Revelation 3:11
..mk

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okay!
so friday then?
hmm....
im trying to pick a date.
are you available on the 22nd?

by kristianbunny at 12/17/09 1:19PM
Merry Christmas.

by JarredGarner at 12/24/09 11:50AM
Merry Christmas

by MrKogi at 12/25/09 12:34AM
i'm good. how are you?

by mighty_matthias at 12/28/09 9:36PM
we should def talk soon. it's been WAY too long.

by sweetie2 at 12/29/09 7:23PM
we should def talk soon. it's been WAY too long.

by sweetie2 at 12/29/09 7:23PM
Guess what! I ate cold pizza and thought of you. Just sayin. :)

by chariot at 01/04/10 7:18PM
Indeed, time does! It was great getting to know you a bit better :)

by jmboyd at 01/05/10 7:35PM
so you don't mind being a cool shade of blue and have yellow eyes. are you going to hiss like a cat over your prey. ;)

by MrKogi at 01/06/10 10:24PM
it is a requirement and you do have to show fangs. lol

by MrKogi at 01/07/10 11:50AM
too funny. we'll have to see how your hissing is. are you saying you are academy ward quality... so you still want to be human and mind transfer or completely become Na'vi.

by MrKogi at 01/08/10 8:47AM
Nope, got brave and stepped out onto the balcony. Believe me, I took that picture really fast!!! HOpe you all are doing good! Miss all of you!

by lynnpaige at 01/10/10 10:33PM
email me backkkk! :):) love you.

by chariot at 01/11/10 10:52PM
lord of the rings is very good. i'm just watching Fellowship Of The Ring, don't want to work all night and saturday too. lol

by the way, my client out in Sealy is looking for a staff accoutant (degreed) with 3+ years or an accounting assistant with a associates degree. know anyone looking.

by MrKogi at 01/15/10 11:57AM
Hey, you. It was very good to see you and Rachel yesterday evening. I'm glad you both came and visited. I'm very proud of you and your accomplishments so far in your life, but above all for your spirituality. I'm so grateful that you and your sister have become such virtuous Christians. Also, I know that, for this entire semester, you'll want nothing more than to get out of high school, but be sure to enjoy what time you have left. Trust me on this one. I love you and Rachel very much and I hope you both have good semesters. Just don't forget to come visit me. :-)

by joelmoore at 01/18/10 5:23PM
It was a blast! Elderly people are hilarious :) We should do it again soon!

by jmboyd at 01/18/10 7:15PM
hey i still have that pic of your ring. if you want it to be in your next post then just ask!

by rachel_jeanne at 01/20/10 4:47PM
hello dear. you haven't emailed me back. but i am telling you our plans have changed about our trip to CS. We are going the FIRST week in Feb! I believe you said you can make it that weekend?? I hope so. Let me know!! And while you're at it, email me back! Love you hon!

by chariot at 01/25/10 9:53PM
ok. i'm an absolutely silly goose. go here and you'll find that i've already explained. :)

by mkvaughn at 01/29/10 8:06PM
you are a crazy person...I dont like you. I'm removing you from my friends list. FOREVER

by aggieman at 02/01/10 5:28PM

08/08/09 7:40PM

wow.

this summer has been uplifting, inspiring, and so encouraging.

i've been blessed with so many opportunities.
we've poured so much concrete... laying *footers for a patio and a driveway. we actually finished it up today. i have to say though that we wouldn't have been able to do it without josh and ellen. for the most part i've been able to do most of the manual labor that josh did while he was here before college, but there is no chance that i would have been able to do this. thanks bro.

i drove down to tyler to spend a week with some really incredible people. i got there just in time for skyylr's birthday party. i went snipe hunting for the first time! i caught them all. everyone was jealous. it was a blast... i got to spend some time with the Fanchers. what a blessing. spending the week with the Betts was awesome. those kids are so much fun. oreos and sleeping in the bed of my truck. only to be woken up by a storm coming our way. having too much fun with lauren. hehe. after a week of laughter and wonderful discussions, i drove down to austin with a truck full of fun people.

chinese fire drill at a stop light. seeing everyone at cedar park. finally arriving at camp... what a spectacular place. the classes were awesome. singing awesome. the people: if you can imagine... they are what makes that place glow. i have officially met all of the seniors. there are so many of us. speed dating was fun. thanks for dinner, the song, and the roses: we felt genuinely special. i feel so much closer to every single one of them especially the girls. words can't describe. i love you all so much.

after getting back from camp i had only a few days to regain the sleep that i'd lost over the past 2 weeks before band started. i love my new position as drum major. being an example is something that i have always wanted. i know how important it is, but also how easily you can mess up. i know people will be watching me and looking to me. i only pray that if and when i make a mistake i have the humility to correct myself and seek forgiveness. and that is in all aspects of my life, not only drum majoring.

the kleinwood singing was unbelievable. what a foretaste.
school starts in a couple weeks and cross country is just around the corner. i can't wait.

for those of you who are behind in your bible reading, don't give up. like she's said before: God isn't disappointed in you for getting behind. He knows your heart and understands that you are trying. keep reading. grow closer to Him.

..mk

i enjoyed seeing you!! what a great summer 8) i know you will be (and are) a fantastic example for everyone!

by waynezworld007 at 08/08/09 9:14PM
that pic was taken in our playroom/school room that was formerly our garage :)

by dmv at 08/10/09 8:18PM
i love you! it was great seeing you and getting to sleep in your truck :D I miss it!
Europe was great...had a fun time. So busy trying to get back into the way of life...its hectic :/ but the baby should be here soon!

by kristianbunny at 08/13/09 11:07AM
i'm so thankful that i got to spend so much time with you this summer! i love you so much and miss you already :)

by singandbehappy at 08/15/09 11:45AM
You are correct; there are too many good ones, but you don’t have one that stands out above the rest.

by MrKogi at 08/17/09 8:45AM
Hey, you. I was happy to see you Sunday. I hope your week goes well and you have a good beginning to your school year. I am very proud of you and hope your last year of high school is enjoyable. Please visit again soon.

by joelmoore at 08/19/09 4:16PM
yea, i noticed all those faults, too. but i figured i would let him have his moment of proudness because it was rather funny considering that he wouldnt be able to do any of those things well, except maybe watch a lord of the rings movie.

by rachel_jeanne at 08/21/09 9:23AM
:P i'll try harder next time :D

by waynezworld007 at 08/21/09 10:51AM
haha, thanks, no worries on being late :)

by bparker1000 at 08/24/09 1:24PM
Hi MK! I'm so proud of you for being the wonderful example that you are and not afraid to let your light shine and wear the name Christian in front of your peers. You are such and encouragement to me as well as to Cori! I love you.

by cathymoore at 09/07/09 8:36PM
oh its not an evil laugh lol

by shouldabeenatexan at 09/09/09 12:58AM
i love YOU!! and miss you. oh...my car trans broke...like yesterday...so i know *have* to drive the 66 mustang till i figure out what to do! :) haha such bad luck :P
how are u ?

by kristianbunny at 09/14/09 12:47PM
My beautiful MK! I misseth thee. It was great to see you too!! Yes, lots of *LaUgHs* lol ;) Had so much fun. We need to find ways to do that more often :D Love you sweetheart. ♥

by Pocahontas♥ at 09/19/09 12:59PM

you can find lost puppies on a farm...

at 07/01/09 2:05PM

the past month has been so wonderfully busy. i have loved every minute.

i was chosen by the graduating class to be an usher at their graduation. it was an honor. got to get all dressed up and greet everyone. i helped with some of the setup and a couple things during the ceremony. it was great and now i am the senior. i can't wait for this year to begin.

so, graduation was on a saturday, and early sunday morning i left to go to SFA for drum major camp. i went to church in nacogdoches, saw a bunch of people there including zack, and wayne surprised me by showing up there as well. :)
that week was a blast. i met so many other people there. laughed so much, ate too many goldfish, and climbed a couple trees. our days were jampacked and i left camp completely exhausted. i learned a lot and feel more prepared for the upcoming year. i did have a bible study with a very zealous baptist. we talked about a lot of different things... mostly talking in circles, at least on my part... i don't imagine that i could have argued the truth on subjects such as baptism, instrumental worship, salvation on belief alone, and others, any other way. it was truly the best that i could do. i was surprised with the verses that i could come up with under pressure, which made me very happy, but i was disappointed with the outcome of the long conversation: nothing. when i came home, it was brought to my remembrance the verse:

1 corinthians 3:6 "i have planted, apollos watered, but God gave the increase."
maybe there was nothing more that i could do. i have to trust that, in that moment, i did all that i could do.

the week after i got home consisted of
-getting over being sick for a couple days from dehydration, exhaustion, or whatever it was
-preparing for the wedding: rehearsal, dinner, and the big day
it proved to be a busy week. mom had a list of things to do everyday and rather enjoyed scribbling the life out of every item. (i convinced her that it would make her feel better) (it did)

so the wedding: beautiful, exquisite, and unbelievably perfect.
so the bride: all of the above PLUS my new sister!!!!!
so the groom: ummmmm... uhhhh. but i love him.

last week we had a gospel meeting along with vbs. it was great to be able to sit with fellow christians twice a day. we learned about the simplicity of the bible and how obvious the way to be saved is. and at vbs we talked about how we are to teach and lead by example in our daily walk with Christ. it was wonderful. i loved that high school was included in vbs. we were with all classes 6th - 12th. i didn't think that i would enjoy it as much. i thought it wouldn't be anything that i could use. i was wrong. listening to some of the younger kids was very encouraging. they are well on their way.

rachel has gotten me very excited for camp. and the week before camp i will get to go to lindale and spend a week with shanna-kaye, wayne, and everyone else. hopefully i will get to meet a lot of new people. we are going to need a lot of oreos.

and the last bit of information i have to give is that yesterday i lost about a pound. i cut all my hair off. i absolutely love it. i probably lost about 6 or 7 inches. don't freak out. :) you'll get used to it just like i have. it is so much easier to deal with. i have never been that excited for a haircut in all my life. i had a grin ear to ear from the moment i walked in to the salon even til now.

ive been doing the bible reading. ive not exactly been following it because i get too excited and refuse to put my bible away. i have grown to love it more than i ever imagined. if you aren't, i encourage you to pick up your bible and just read. . . look for the characteristics of God and see his providence between the lines of every page. He is and always will be.

kudos to everyone who reads this. i will take the time to post more often so i don't write a novel everytime.

pray often.

..mk

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Hey, it's great that you took your stand on what you believe in! I understand the feeling of accomplishing very little in context, though. Today I was talking with a baptist preacher about instrumental music and the guy would harldy allow me to talk. =P. And the other day, I tried to convince someone that you MUST abide by Christ's word to be considered a christian. She would have none of it. =P. But I'm proud of you for doing what you did. =D

by jmboyd at 07/01/09 9:08PM
Hey, it's great that you took your stand on what you believe in! I understand the feeling of accomplishing very little in context, though. Today I was talking with a baptist preacher about instrumental music and the guy would harldy allow me to speak. =P. And the other day, I tried to convince someone that you MUST abide by Christ's word to be considered a christian. She would have none of it. =P. But I'm proud of you for doing what you did. =D

by jmboyd at 07/01/09 9:08PM
pictures needed!! :]

by squeaker at 07/02/09 1:45PM
i miss you! so much..

by sweetie2 at 07/02/09 5:26PM
I extremely heart you and your posts. :)

by dwatkins at 07/03/09 12:40PM
Hey, you should be at Lectures!

by castlegranbury at 07/03/09 1:08PM
i know its crazy!! we will be seniors..but we will make some pretty awesome seniors huh? :P but I can't wait either!! love you so much girl. can't wait till camp :)

by chariot at 07/07/09 12:54AM
Tell the girls at camp that I love them and that I will be at Winter Camp. I'm so sad that I can't go.

by surfgirl1129 at 07/07/09 11:03AM
haha, got a problem with my hobbies eh? :P

by bparker1000 at 07/10/09 2:10PM
of gee, thanks lol, it was a blood hound, and yea i think there will be a pretty sweet scar!

by shouldabeenatexan at 07/10/09 5:26PM
oh and im ok lol

by shouldabeenatexan at 07/10/09 5:26PM
well thanks :P

by bparker1000 at 07/10/09 11:17PM
He is, in fact, The Cheat. He is the minion/household pet of Strong Bad. He lives inside an old barbecue grill and enjoys creating horribly drawn music videos on his computer and DJing at Club Technochocolate on the weekends.

And he says "meh". He's pretty cool.

:)

by dwatkins at 07/11/09 11:57AM
Yeah you should definately make your own too =D

by jmboyd at 07/11/09 12:26PM
I like your description of Josh as "ummmm...uhhh" :)
And thank you!

Love you :)

by heartsintexas at 07/14/09 9:42PM
hey! are you head drum major? what school do you go to? what class? maybe we'll compete or at least be the same places at once!

by ophicleide at 07/31/09 5:47PM
very true, i dont miss the heat lol

by shouldabeenatexan at 08/02/09 4:02PM
That would be completely epic if we saw you at state! Look for you there! is there a way i can keep up with your band?

by ophicleide at 08/03/09 9:22PM
=D. It was fantastic being able to see you Sunday as well =D. [By the way I REALLY like that Robert Frost quote under your pic.]

by jmboyd at 08/04/09 5:35PM
love you too :)

by dmv at 08/05/09 1:05PM

05/14/09 9:05PM

so recently some big stuff has happened.

1. wayne, shanna-kaye, josh, and ellen came to visit. we had so much fun. i beat josh in foosball! yup. who's the man? (it's me). w e talked a lot about respect and honor... hehe (to the face). good stuff

2. i am now NHS President! yay.

3. i am now Drum Major! yay.

this next year will be awesome. i finally get to lead. i am so looking forward to it.

random...
-before the boogeyman goes to sleep, he checks his closet for chuck norris.

-chuck norris sleeps with a nightlight. not because he's scared of the dark, but the dark is scared of chuck norris.

a few were said at lunch the other day and i thought they were really funny.

mary kathryn is learning to trust. i don't know what lies in my future. i will trust and put faith in the Almighty. worrying is for those that rely too much on themselves and have little faith in God. He is much greater than i and has a plan for me. i am learning.

when peace like a river, attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll,
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
"it is well, it is well with my soul."

tho' satan should buffet, tho' trials should come,
let this blest assurance control,
that Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
and hath shed His own blood for my soul.
...
and Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
"Even so" it is well with my soul.

..
mk

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haha, well i really hope you enjoy it!

by bparker1000 at 05/19/09 10:26PM
Congrats on drum major!! Everyone tried to get me to try out, but I vetoed since at my school only the crazy, power hungry clarinets are drum major. Not that you are one of those people.. ;)

by hnsl at 05/23/09 1:48PM
i agree :)

by waynezworld007 at 05/23/09 8:34PM
actually.. :O)

by waynezworld007 at 05/23/09 8:35PM
I can't wait to see you

by sweetie2 at 05/24/09 9:12PM
!! my keyboard is messing up.. but i loved taking those pictures :)

by sweetie2 at 05/24/09 9:13PM
Good morning Zazu! Good morning sire! Checking in with the morning report. Fire away! Well, the buzz from the bees is that the leopard is in a bit of a spot. Oh really? What are you doing son? Pouncing. Let an old pro show you how it's done. I told the elephants to forget it sire, but they can't. Zazu could you turn around for a minute? Yes, sire. Stay low to the ground. Cheetas never prosper! What's going on here? A pouncing lesson. Oh very good. Pouncing. POUNCING?! Oh no sire you can't be serious. This is so humiliating. Try not to make a sound. What are you telling him Mufasa? Mufasa? Simba? HAARET! Hahaha! That's very good...

by waynezworld007 at 05/31/09 5:47PM
i have friends :( my mommy is my friend!

by waynezworld007 at 05/31/09 5:48PM
so there!

by waynezworld007 at 05/31/09 5:48PM
hehehe....oh yes. that singing.... :P you will get your fair share in july!! ;)

by kristianbunny at 06/01/09 10:51AM
Amen to that. :) Thanks girl!

by scrimp at 06/04/09 11:22PM
i can show you the world. shining shimmering splend. tell me princess when did last let your heart decide? i can open your eyes, take you wonder by wonder. over sideways and under on a magic carpet ride. a whole new world anew fantastic point of view. no one to tell us 'no' or where to go or say we're only dreaming. a whole new world. a dazzing place i never knew but when im way up here, its crystal clear that now im in a whole new world with you (now im in a whole new world). unbelieveable sights. indescribable feelings. soaring, tumbling, free wheeling through an endless diamond sky. a whole new world (dont you dare close your eyes) a hundered thousand things to see (hold your breath it gets better) im like a shooting star, ive come so far. i cant go back to where i used to be. (a whole new world) every turn a surprise. (with new horizons to pursue) every moment red-letter. i'll chase them anywhere. there's time to spare. let me share this wole new world with you. (a whole new world) a whole new world. (thats where we'll be) thats where we'll be. (a thrilling chase) a wonderous place, for you and me.

by rachel_jeanne at 06/08/09 11:44AM
okay, so drum major is awesome, but never as cool as an all low brass leadership group like we have! tubas lead the way, on and off field! by the way i love "it is well with my soul" especially after we played the original song by the same composer before he converted it into a hymn. it was called "on a hymnsong of phillip bliss" and was amazing.. what instrument you play again? oboe?

by ophicleide at 06/08/09 1:37PM
wow! did you seriously find that song on piano??? haha i love that one :) i get to see you soon !!!

by kristianbunny at 06/15/09 8:57AM
hahaha yesss i love that song!! :)

by singandbehappy at 06/15/09 2:40PM
Drum Major is soooo much fun. youll have a blast!

by thebeatles08 at 06/18/09 8:55PM
Yeah i was drum major my senior year. thats soo awesome.

by thebeatles08 at 06/21/09 10:37PM
oooh yes :D im excited now!!! and yes, you love me more ;)

by kristianbunny at 06/22/09 12:58PM
You were the best escort down the aisle EVER!

by joelmoore at 06/22/09 6:04PM
hey there! Miss seeing you and your sis every week.

by kermit at 06/24/09 3:41PM

04/24/09 11:29PM

i think they are on to me.

for the second year in a row (the only two years it has been going on), i have been randomly selected for drug testing.

yup. good stuff. i did get out of class though. :0

oh. and the poor little turtle. i can still hear his sweet precious voice... ( H E L P M E ! )

rachel's road rampage. what an alliteration. my english teacher would be impressed.

im at a hotel the day before UIL regionals. ( P L E A S E )

im definitely ready for a weekend off. next weekend will be f un! im already feeling relaxed. :)

( A N Y O N E ? )

1 peter 1.7
"that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:"

as hard as it may seem at times, we know the reward is more than worth it.

james 1.22
"blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life..."

..
mk

:) :) been having a great time! we went to Ihop at 2am.....then Wal-Mart....it was awesome. Many funny stories to tell you

by kristianbunny at 04/25/09 9:40AM
im excited to see you! guess what happens tomorrow :D :D :D :D

by waynezworld007 at 04/25/09 12:19PM
i didnt hit that thing! and it wasnt the turtle either!!!

by rachel_jeanne at 04/25/09 8:33PM
I missed you sooo much at banquet! But I prayed for you- you were at UIL right? Hope you did great (even though I'm sure you did)

by tex at 04/26/09 2:43PM
just wanted to let you know you share a birthday with R.L. Stine and Jesse Jackson

by aggieman at 04/27/09 12:13PM
i love you! loved seeing ya babe :)

by kristianbunny at 05/04/09 10:54AM
hope you are having fun in dallas!... lucky.

by rachel_jeanne at 05/08/09 3:07PM
so you have fallen off a bike, though i guess i was going pretty slow... :P

by bparker1000 at 05/13/09 1:56AM

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