oh the joys that fill my life(:

at 03/15/10 9:17PM *

my neck can turn and, except for the little bit of strain i feel when i do it, i can turn it as much as normal and really fast, which is awesome!!!! well, i now have gone to the chiropractor twice, once for x-rays and treatment and the 2nd time for results of the x-rays and more treatment. he told me this:
my body leans to the right which means my left shoulder is higher than my right. that was probably from the accident, but its no big deal because it can be fixed. whats been hurting me the longest is my lower back. turns out that my vertebrae is twisted at the bottom. its kinda a pain because i cant sit anywhere without a pillow or cushion behind me, but its all bueno. i will just keep going back for treatment until my back is all straightened out.

arkansas is fun right now. i didnt know we had internet access until a few minutes ago (and i jumped in excitement). i wish i could do what everyone else is doing but just having my whole family here is such a blessing. its so peaceful here right now and absolutely pitch black outside, and inside for that matter.... but everyone about to watch the texas chainsaw massacre (my idea of course) and then go play hide and seek outside (once again, my brilliant idea :)

hope everyone is doing well

and remember, life is great(:

Glad you're doing well for the most part! Hide and Seek after a scary movie is always a thrill. Are you all visiting family in Arkansas? (By the way, you should tell your sister to check her phone sometime this week.)

by jmboyd at 03/15/10 9:23PM
last wednesday, it looks like you were in a lot of pain. sounds like your neck is doing a lot better. relax and have fun in arkansas. it is always nice to get away for a while.

by MrKogi at 03/16/10 7:49AM
Well I would have to guess that Ellen voted no on the movie. She is a chicken like me! Did she watch any of it or did she look at the palm of her hands the whole time?? Glad you are having a great time! Feel better soon!!

by lynnpaige at 03/16/10 2:11PM
Glad y'all are having a fun time. Yesterday was gorgeous outside - today it's rainy. I'm off work today so I'm being a bum ..... to nap or not to nap......

by mert62 at 03/16/10 2:53PM
Oh ok! Well I hope you guys have fun! :D

by jmboyd at 03/16/10 8:26PM
Yeah, I noticed that but I decided I didn't care...I think that name is pretty and we won't be calling her by her initials anyway :-). My initials are DMV like department of motor vehicles :-D

the kiddos are excited...well, JT is anyway. Eden could care less and Dylan wanted it to be a boy so he could name it Bullet Bill...not sure where he came up with that one??? :-D

by dmv at 03/16/10 9:02PM
Oh yeah, I'm due July 30th so she could be born on any number of birthdays...my moms, your dads, or Jonathan's....

by dmv at 03/16/10 9:05PM
Glad your having fun.....

by gkogucz at 03/17/10 7:58AM
wow, i'm some kind of wimp complaining after all you've been thru.
no more whining for me...hope you continue to get better.
fyi, i have a 'gansta lean' myself...the chiropractor told me about a year ago that mine is because of habits...watch that posture.

have a great time away from tx.

by JarredGarner at 03/17/10 8:47AM
for some reason i can see you as a dunker. :)

by MrKogi at 03/17/10 9:42PM
haha! I figured she wouldn't watch it!! She comes by it naturally! Her momma is the same way!!! Know they had a great time with all of you!!!!

by lynnpaige at 03/17/10 11:17PM
no, the title was a reference to what i sounded like while we watched meet joe black. mmm mmm mmmmmmmmmmm!

and as for that being a tradition... i think not! or else i will either sleep on the couch or buy heavier candy to throw at you and keep them by my bedside.

BAM!

by mkvaughn at 03/20/10 3:01PM
I love you!

by justamom at 03/20/10 3:25PM

the unacknowledged blessings in life

at 03/10/10 9:24AM

my last post turned out to be very ironic in my opinion. but, i still love it and if you havent read it yet, then please do.

i just wanted everyone to know that im going to the chiropractor today!!! oh the excitement that is flowing through my veins is amazing(: but i will update later on how it goes. thanks for all the prayers(: i can kinda bend my knees now, which is something i will never ever take for granted again.

just keep smiling eveyrone! life is great and we are all so blessed(:

it's alright, its ok

at 03/06/10 1:41PM

after the past few days, i personally believe you will never know how strong you truely are until it seems like everything is falling apart, but yet a smile remains on your face, your still there for those who need you and you still manage to find the positive things in your life.

the sun is up

i am alive

my family is well

my friends are happy

my best friend's sister is engaged

spring break is the week after next

school is almost over

no more english TAKS tests

i made an A in precal

grooveshark with michael buble & jack johnson

braces are coming off at the next appointment(:

our refrigerator is completely clean thanks to me

133 more days(:

245 more days(:

i saw alice in wonderland in 3D last night

arkansas and longview... it took a while but, now i am excited.

even though it may not always feel like it, my life is grand(:

im so proud of you for being positive. life can be rough some times but it is in those times that you trust in God more and realize how richly blessed you are.

i can't wait for arkansas. it will be so relaxing. it will be quiet and we won't even think about school! yeah.

by mkvaughn at 03/06/10 2:16PM
remember with adverisity brings strength. keep your head focused and just keep going knowing that there is an end in sight and He is with you all the way. Oh, by the way, how was Alice in Wonderland?

by MrKogi at 03/06/10 7:53PM
so what did you think of alice in wonderland?

by bparker1000 at 03/07/10 2:22AM
i enjoyed alice in wonderland too! Awesome picture up top! I hope we get to go to AR too and I hope you feel better soon! Love you!

by aggieman at 03/07/10 2:18PM
hope you feel better

by nothinbutnet at 03/07/10 9:18PM
Well sometimes things hit you hard (no pun intended) and all at once...be proud that you are observant and conscientious in order to nip any ill feelings in the bud.
Keep up the great attitude. Get better.
We liked Alice in Wonderland 3D, you?

by JarredGarner at 03/08/10 10:15AM
for all that have asked, i didnt really enjoy alice in wonderland. i expected it to be the best movie of the year and it was good to a certain extent. the acting was phenomenal (i mean, johnny depp... c'mon!) and all the computer generated backgrounds and such were really great looking, but the plot kinda fell flat for me. i dont know, maybe it was cause i was out with friends that night and that movie wasnt as energized as the night had been so far. and the 3D was ok, but i dont like it better than the regular picture. and when i found out it beat avatar in the box office, i was sad because i loveddd that movie and here i go giving alice in wonderland money so they can jump ahead of that beautiful piece of work.

by rachel_jeanne at 03/08/10 7:35PM
and thanks you all, i am trying to get better. each day is a new day with good things waiting for me and each day is a day that i definitely shouldnt be having after this weekend. i am so blessed(:

by rachel_jeanne at 03/08/10 7:36PM
yaaaaay for no more braces!!! What did you think of the movie???

by iheartshoes at 03/08/10 9:55PM
i can't believe alice in wonderland beat out avatar in opening weekend; that is simply crazy. i am still up in the air on seeing aiw. here is a cool avatar collage background you might like. you might need to scale down from 1900x1200. background

by MrKogi at 03/09/10 8:15AM
O my Rachel! I was so sorry to read about your accident. I am so glad you are okay. I love you!

by cathymoore at 03/14/10 8:13PM

my newest piece of clothing has finally arrived!!!

at 01/22/10 4:46PM

i was very excited(:

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you're such a bandwagon fan....hahaha!

by heartsintexas at 01/24/10 8:27PM
Alright! :) hopefully lots more will be able to go!

by willis at 01/25/10 9:54PM
Thanks, sister. (: It's people like you who help keep me going.

by jmboyd at 01/25/10 10:27PM
I lOVEEE you!!!!

by whatsyourconfession at 01/27/10 5:19PM
ROLL TIDE!

by jenfc00 at 01/27/10 11:46PM
yeah, it would be one of those

by bparker1000 at 02/01/10 12:29AM
It's unofficial only in the sense that scientists are not legitimately calling it that. Way to try and be smart. :-)

by joelmoore at 02/03/10 11:59AM
Well, if by "they" you mean scientists, I'm not sure they have a name for it yet. But those who have this phobia have named it trypophobia. That's all I know. I'm thinking about starting an association, tho, so I'll keep you updated. :-)

by joelmoore at 02/03/10 4:15PM
Yes, Emma shared her stomach bug with me. :/

by jenfc00 at 02/03/10 10:45PM
Get excited because you're coming to my house for dinner Saturday night! Also, you're getting to see me. I would imagine you've fallen out of your chair from excitement by now. :-) Y'all have a safe drive up here and I'll see you soon!

by joelmoore at 02/04/10 9:53PM
I'm pretty sure it's my favorite by them. It's amazing. :D That is ironic, but I suppose great minds do think alike. =]

by unclebiskabobka at 02/05/10 6:23PM
If it's a boy his name will be Jeremiah....if it's a girl we aren't completely sure...maybe Jordyn or I really don't know...

by dmv at 02/05/10 6:36PM
It is going to be my birthday:].

by jtv at 02/09/10 4:18PM
Thank you ma'am. :)

by unclebiskabobka at 02/10/10 11:24AM
4 1/2 months in your current house. did you'll move again? ;) you all must have moved there just before comnig to fry road.

by MrKogi at 02/13/10 8:35AM
where did you live before that? i thought you'll were in the area.

by MrKogi at 02/13/10 5:26PM
wow, that is a lot of moving. you weren't running from the law were you! lol. Sorry you'll didn't make it to the singing. hope mk feeling better. noah started getting sick and didn't make it either.

by MrKogi at 02/14/10 11:00PM
i didn't realize y'all lived in lake jackson...we lived there from about 1980-85...1st thru beginning of 6th grade (do the math, i'm old). i love that town, not sure if it was just my age that made it so great or the town really was that great. did your parents live there long before you were born?

by JarredGarner at 02/16/10 1:35AM
You are cooking supper tonight....aren't you???
I love you

by justamom at 02/16/10 10:15AM
Thanks Rachel! You don't have to rub it in!! jk!!

by lynnpaige at 02/27/10 7:21PM

that's the way to start it off.

at 01/01/10 6:08PM *

wow. ten years ago i remember falling asleep on her top bunk and then being picked on because i couldnt stay awake. 2010. it's unbelieveable how fast time flies and very hard to think that my sister is graduating this year and that i am turning 18 and entering the world of (technically considered) adulthood. wow.

so much went on in 2009. i look back at the year that just flew by and and smile at my decisions and accomplishments. even though i had the good and the bad, at least the bad was at the begining of the year so my year ended with smiles and laughter. i am going to try to be even better in 2010. i would love your prayers because goodness knows i have a long way to go, but that is my goal. i keep reciting Galatians 2:20 in my head and telling myself that if Christ is living in me then i should be more focused on him and what he would be doing and try and show Christ through me.

i spent the past few days at winter kamp, the best place to spend the new year. even though i missed quite a few college football games, i wouldnt of had it any other way. the party was fun and i have always thought it ws so amazing to be surrounded by a hundered or so christians and sing up until the last few minutes of the year. then we went and watched fireworks an after that we came back and sang some more. it's awesome.

well, winter kamp was a blast... what else could it be? the singing was the best it has ever been. the lessons and classes were well thought through and hit home. i led bible class thursday over forgiveness because since girls my age can tend to be dramatic sometimes we dont always rememebr to forgive. friendships grew so much closer its unreal. i absolutely love all of the juniors. a friend and i had an idea to have a bible study with the guys yesterday and i love how we can all be open and honest with eachother. the new years party was soo much fun and had so much tasty food. since the theme was 80s we had fabulous music all night and it was the funniest thing when songs like 'that thing you do' and 'dont stop believin' would come on and EVERYONE would start singing and sing the whole song. my new years date was my best friend Jacob. he kissed me on my cheek and we took basically a thousand pictures to capture the moment. next years theme is the oscars so it will be fancy kind of stuff. hopefully since i put it on here i will remember next year.

one of my new years resolutions are to stop hitting. im the type where i hit people on there arm (not because im angry or anything like that... i just do) and dont even realize it all the time and even though im not strong at all, apparently i do it a lot. one of my other resolutions is to keep in touch better with a couple of people, but especially one person in particular... so what's your resolution(s)?

Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

that's my group (minus 2 of the girls who weren't able to go). they are all my best friends and mean the world to me(:

Happy New Year!!!!!

by SoccerGirl at 01/01/10 6:09PM
happy new year :)

by NikeGirl at 01/01/10 6:10PM
Thanks! This is an encouraging post. Happy New Year! :)

by dwatkins at 01/01/10 9:34PM
happy new year :) i'll keep praying for you!

my new years' resolution is to learn to play piano :)

by waynezworld007 at 01/02/10 10:15AM
I'm so glad you're learning a ton and walking with God. Just remember not to get too down on yourself for your mistakes--God knows we are human and imperfect, which is why He sent Jesus to begin with! God loves you very much and has patience with you. I'm so glad you had a wonderful experience and I pray you continue to learn to love God more and more and walk alongside Him in this wonderful journey. :)

by fallacyofthemind at 01/02/10 12:54PM
you're awesome :) just thought i'd tell you since i haven't seen you in like forever.
i miss you. just thougt i'd tell you that too!

by sweetie2 at 01/04/10 6:27PM
You made my camp happy. I love you so much!

by whatsyourconfession at 01/05/10 3:21PM
I got a scholarship offer from them! and i'm only a junior, nor do i have great grades, but they are good! But i'm not going to u of m, more of fc or atm

by philipmagee at 01/05/10 4:24PM
i saw the first star wars almost 10 times with my brother. i could easily go see this movie ten times, that is how good it is.

by MrKogi at 01/05/10 5:05PM
Thanks for the comment! Boundaries are indeed a great tool to possess and abide by. :)

by jmboyd at 01/06/10 4:47PM
How can you be from Texas and cheer for Alabama??

by adampual at 01/06/10 4:57PM
A PANSY?? HA! Colt is one resilient beast!!

by adampual at 01/06/10 6:26PM
yeah, it is pretty cool. i might get my english phd from a&m if i can but idk what else maybe i could be a gator?

by philipmagee at 01/07/10 7:49PM
Thank you Rachel. That pic was taken on Thanksgiving day at the Roger's home. I believe Tim took it. Josh, Amy and their children were down and we just stopped by to say hey and visit for a little while. I hope your year is wonderful as well. I can't believe MK is graduating this year. And then you will next year, right? Hugs to you all.

by cathymoore at 01/11/10 2:19PM
you think i should be a bum too :'( see how much my feelings are hurt? :'(
:D do you think i could pull off a scraggly, nasty beard?

by waynezworld007 at 01/18/10 6:20PM
I enjoyed it immensely! :) I'm so glad I had the opportunity to get to know you all a little better. Let's do it again soon indeed!

by jmboyd at 01/18/10 7:12PM
Haha, That would be awesome wouldn't it? If you send me a picture of you through email (kuthiani@yahoo.com), I'll see what I can do. :) (IF possible, try to send a pic that's large enough for the face to be edited easily). Also, tell me if you've got any patterns in mind for the blue stipes, or if you want me to just make that up lol. Please inform me if you send one (So I'll actually check my email) :D

by jmboyd at 01/19/10 7:38PM
Your pic is now on my Post. (I've still got a bit of work to do with it) Thanks for letting me use it! :D

by jmboyd at 01/20/10 1:20AM
:):) Miss you!!!

by whatsyourconfession at 01/21/10 8:41AM