My dentist experience

Posted by Kirsty on Jan. 10, 2006 @ 8:13 PM

Well I guess it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

This is how it went...

 

First they put an oxygen mask on my nose and some nitrous oxide. It made my whole body go numb, and I felt like I was in a dream. I remember my mom and the nurse talking to each other but I don't remember anything they said.

 

Then the dentist came in and gave me several shots on the top of my mouth.

Then he casually said to me, "There might be a little pressure but this won't hurt"

so I felt a little bit of tugging and, there was my tooth!

He did the same on the other side, and that was it.

 

Now for the bottom,

I expected the same thing to happen, but, no, it couldn't be that easy.

He started to pull and I felt the pain, my whole body went stiff.

I closed my eyes and prayed that it would be over as soon as possible!

After the longest ten minutes of my life, they were finally done.

 

The nurse put some gauze in my mouth and told me to bite down, I found out a few minutes later that I would have to keep it in my mouth for about thirty minutes.

 

I still can't believe I'm missing 4 teeth.

                  

But thankfully now I can look back and it's over.

 

Thank you for your prayers!

 

Kirsty

Countdown

Posted by Kirsty on Jan. 10, 2006 @ 9:19 AM

                                            SOUP RECIPES

 

If anybody has any good soup recipes, I need them. Why? You might ask.

Because when you get 4 teeth pulled, you don't really feel like having a steak.

 

Yes, I'm getting 4 teeth pulled.

 

Today!

 

On January 10, 2006,

I will have 4 less teeth than I have now.

 

If anybody has any good experiences with getting their teeth pulled, then maybe you can help me feel a little bit better.

 

Please pray that I don't completely freak out!

 

Kirsty

Who I See In You

Posted by Kirsty on Dec. 17, 2005 @ 8:12 PM

                                         Who I See In You

 

She is elegant and graceful and her beauty is like the rarest of pearls. Her beauty is rare only because the deepest part of it lies in the depth of her character. It is rare because it is not flaunted for the attraction of men, for that beauty is shallow and self-serving and for that beauty it is not beauty at all. Her beauty is so awesome she doesn't even have to be physically endowed to be wonderfully attractive. She does not try to seduce or beguile because true beauty needs no help in honest attraction.

 

 

Grace leaps from her tongue like clear water from a beautiful waterfall. Her words are used to heal, to build up, and to edify. Her words are used to serve and cheer on and she is too important for games of gossip. She is confident on the days when her hair is not fixed to look its best and her make-up doesn't cover all of her flaws. Her humble confidence doesn't lie simply in what she looks like, for even on her worse days she knows who she is. 

 

She is elegant and proud to be the entire woman she can be because she understands that genuine femininity has its own fragrance. She does not compare or compete with anyone because any truly confident woman does not need to. She does not have to be like anyone else, she celebrates her own individuality understanding that every beautifully created woman, like the different flowers, has their own aroma. She has her own spice and personality offers it's own flavor and she loves herself because she loves her God.

 

Her worship is true and flows from the vulnerability, sensitivity, and weakness that only the feminine heart has to offer. She does not flaunt her spirituality or her God given gifts or talents because she knows that she has them only to serve. She does not hide in her spirituality because she feels rejected, fearful, or unattractive. She simply worships because she loves her God.

 

This darling of a princess realizes that she is being raised to be a queen. She does not invest or spend herself just anywhere. A queen only gives herself to a king, so if any man wants a chance at having her at his side, he will have to hold the standard of a king. She will not allow her loneliness as a woman to cause her to jump into any man's embrace. A woman who does this has yet to know who she is, nor does she truly know of her inheritance from her loving heavenly father. She should not regret the emotional essence given to her by her bountiful creator. There is a compassionate sparkle in her eye and she gleams with potential. Her smile is as sincere felt as her pain. She can express her hurt just as well as she can express her joy.

 

Because she is truly beautiful she inspires respect without demanding it. She is clothed in humillity and attempts to clothe herself morning by morning in purity of heart. The heart of a godly man is being prepared to receive her as an invaluable gift. The tender hands of your heavenly father are delicately stroking the inner fibers of your being. He is changing your character and countenance because you are his glorious and beautiful inheritance.      

          This beautiful woman lies in you like the budding of a beautiful rose.

                              Stay faithful in ever becoming beautiful!

 

This is a very encouraging piece of paper that I received from my youth group.

I thought I would share it with all of you. ~Kirsty

Confidence

Posted by Kirsty on Nov. 26, 2005 @ 8:52 PM

Sometimes people have more confidence in me than I have in myself.

Example.....

 

On a Wednesday night I was working in the nursery at our church.

I had seven children and I was all alone. Two ladies walked in (Pam and Jesse) and we had this conversation:

 

Pam: Hi Kirsty!

 

Me: Hi!

 

Pam: How is it going? I can send someone in here to help you if you want me to.

 

Jesse: Oh, she's fine, she has two younger brothers and two younger sisters; she's    used to it.

 

Pam: Okay

 

And then they leave.

 

I was speechless.

I was far from fine, I was in way over my head!

 

At one point a little boy (Zane) decided he wanted to be a dinosaur and threw a bunch of goldfish on the floor and started stomping on them! He said they were little

people and he was crushing them.

Needless to say, I ended up vacuuming after service.

 

Jesse seemed to have a lot more confidence in me than I had in myself.

I think I need to have a lot more confidence in me too.

 

This is something my friend wrote on her blog:

 

Why can't I be content with silence?

Why does it make me so uncomfortable?

What is my deal?!

What's wrong with me?!

Do you find yourself asking questions like this?

Maybe you should stop and think, have some CONFIDENCE in yourself.

 

Kirsty

If you died today

Posted by Kirsty on Nov. 8, 2005 @ 5:59 PM

Sasha was my youth pastor's friend. He had known her since kindergarten

and they grew up together. But on Monday, October 24, her life came to an end.

                           

                             "She was simply driving to school, little did

                              she know that this would be her last day."

 

Sasha drove to school with her little brother in the seat beside her.

We can only guess what she was thinking as she swerved off the road and rolled

down the hill. She smashed into a tree and broke all of the ribs on one side.

She fought hard for her life but unfortunately this is one battle she did not win .

She died the next morning.

 

It's hard to believe that someone could lose their life so quickly.

 

This story has made me think about my own life.

 

What would they say about me if I died today?

I doubt they would have much to say about me.

I don't want people to say that I was the quiet little girl that nobody ever got the chance to know because I was too shy.

 

Have I lived life to the fullest?

I know I have not lived every day of my life for God but maybe I can live the rest of my days for Him. It will not be easy but I am going to try to work up a new reputation for myself. One that clearly states I am a Christian and I care about living my life to the fullest.

 

Have I actually impacted anyone's life?

I honestly don't think so. I think I am too quiet when it comes to the topic about being a Christian. I need to get out there and let people know that I am NOT the average teenager that doesn't care about anyone but myself.

 

This story definitely got me thinking and I hope it will help someone else too.

 

Kirsty

 

 

Ruth: part 4

Posted by Kirsty on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 5:52 PM

Dear Diary,

I'm sorry it has been so long since I have written anything.

I have gone through so much.

Elimelech is dead! He was so sick, there was just nothing the doctor could do.

Well, my sons did marry Ruth and Orpah; and now I'm living with Orpah and Mahlon.

I feel like such a burden but there isn't anything else I can do.

 

I can't help but think that it was partly my fault that Elimelech died.

If I had gotten the doctor sooner then maybe he would have been okay. I guess I'll never know what would have happened.

I feel as if a part of me died when God took Elimelech. I have an empty hole that I don't think will ever be full again.

 

I think about him daily; at first I was so mad at God but now it's not that bad. I guess I can somehow live with it if that's what God wants me to do.

 

This was read at Elimelechs funeral:

 

Elimelech was a good man

Showing his love

In doing all that he can

 

The tears are flowing now

But that won't last for long

You ask me, How?

And I'll tell you about

       heaven.

 

We have to face the facts

that in spite of all our acts

We will never see him unless

 we live our lives

To serve the true God

 

Some people live long lives

some live short one's

He left behind his wife

and his two sons

 

If you had to go today

would you be able to say..

 

"I lived my life for God every single day"?

 

 

I have been thinking about this a lot. I know I would not be able to say it.

But maybe if I try hard enough, I can live my last days for God.

 

Naomi

I'm back!!

Posted by Kirsty on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 8:13 PM

I'm back!!!!!

 

Hello everyone!

 

Thank you so much for all the cards and emails.

 

I had a great birthday!

 

I can't believe I'm 14.

 

This is mostly just an update to let you know my plans.

 

I'm pretty sure I'll have the next part to Ruth tomorrow.

 

I have plans for the next week to write, such as...

 

1. If you died today

2. What's so bad about siblings?

3. And some other things that I'm not going to tell you. :)

 

 

Kirsty

 

 

Countdown...

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 29, 2005 @ 9:56 PM

Wow it's been a long time!

 

Just 3 days until my birthday!

November 1

I'm going to be 14!

 

Hooray!

 

I am really tired so this will have to be all for now.

 

Hey why don't you all go read this blog.....

 

www.homeschoolblogger.com/roseanne

 

goodnight

 

Kirsty

Busy Day / New Bedroom

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 8:06 PM

 

 

Wow! My bedroom look's completely different!

At first I had a triple bunkbed, my mom's computer, a desk and some toys.

Now, I have a queen size bed that my two little sister's will share, a dresser, and a daybed that's mine. (my mom's computer is in the boys' room now) It's really awesome!

 

Anyway, that's what I've been doing today and...

 

Whoa!

I just saw a huge bug out of the corner of my eye and killed it!

That woke me up!

 

I think I'm going to bed before I fall asleep in this chair!

 

Kirsty

 

goodnight

CHAOTIC!!

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 17, 2005 @ 8:04 PM

One thing after another.

That's how my day went.

First......

 

~I made breakfast

~I cleaned the kitchen

~My mom made a cake (for Kamryn's b-day) while I watched the baby

~The cake blew up in the oven

~We ate lunch and went to gymnastics

~My mom went to Target to buy a cake

~My brother picked us up

~When we got home, I cleaned the house until guests started arriving

~We went out to eat

~We came home for presents and cake

~I cleaned up

~I'm going to bed

 

Yes, the cake really did blow up.

Actually, it just overflowed in the oven and went everywhere!

I'm not exaggerating, you can ask my mom.

I'd give you the recipe but after hearing about this, I doubt anybody would try to make it. LOL!

Anyway, I'm very tired so goodnight.

 

Kirsty

 

Oh yeah!

This birthday party wouldn't have been possible without my mom

THANK YOU

MOM!!!  

 

 

Kamryn's birthday

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 15, 2005 @ 10:25 PM

Wow! It's hard to believe that Kamryn's birthday is the day after tomorrow!

 

Today was very busy, all morning my mom had everyone doing chores, she gave me a list of thing's to do a mile long!

 

When I finally finished ALL of those chores,

My mom, Kalyn and I went birthday shopping for Kamryn. First we went to Uptown (a consignment shop) and got her a pair of shoes and a cute little hair bow.

Then we went to Target where my mom got her a bunch of different things.

I got her a couple of Strawberry Shortcake shelves to put her things on.

It was a really great deal! I got two shelves for a little over four dollars!

The really good thing is they're really cute and she loves anything that's Strawberry Shortcake.

While we were shopping at Target, Kalyn got very cranky so my mom called Jake to come up to Target and help with the baby. When he got there he wanted to look around too so he took the baby with him.

Then we all went to Mardel's and after a while, the baby got to be rather a handful so Jake and I took her home in the van, leaving Jake's truck with my mom.

After a while, my mom came home with McDonalds for everyone and after eating, she put the baby to sleep and left for Walmart. About five minutes later my dad left to go play pool.

Thirty minutes after my mom left, the baby woke up and cried for about twenty minutes before I realized that she just wasn't going to be happy with me so I went to borrow Jake's cell phone (he was using the other one). Five minutes before my mom showed up, Jake came out of his room and we figured out a way to keep her quiet...

He would hold her and she would scream and cry and then he would hand her to me and she would be perfectly content.

Anyway, that's how my day went and that's why I am so tired so goodnight.

 

Kirsty

 

P.S.

I haven't written the next part to Ruth but as soon as I have some more, I'll post it.

Ruth: part 3

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 14, 2005 @ 7:48 PM

So I promise to be true to You, to live my life in purity as unto You, waiting for the day when I hear You say "here is the one I have created just for you".

 

This is the chorus for a song that I am learning called I Promise.

I like songs that actually make sense. Every time I sing this song, I feel like I'm really talking to God. It's like a prayer put into a song.

 

Kamryn's birthday is on Monday. She's going to be 4!

 

Happy birthday Kamryn!

 

Here's the next part to Ruth.

 

Dear Diary,

Ruth and Orpah stayed for dinner (we had corn). I was bringing out the meat when I tripped over Mahlon's shoes lying on the floor!

I spilled the meat all over Ruth and she screamed in pain because it was sooo HOT!

I felt terrible. I took her upstairs to wash up and change her clothes, apologizing all the way.

While we were up there, somehow we got to talking about why she worshipped idols and I didn't. She wanted to know why I thought it was wrong to worship idols, so of course I told her all about the one and only living God. She asked me a lot of questions about it and sounded very interested. I'm starting to wonder if maybe, just maybe, Ruth and Orpah will become believers like us. Oh that would be so wonderful!

I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens.

When I went to the well today, I saw a beautiful bird that for some reason reminded me to be thankful for everything that I have!

Elimelech seem's to be getting worse. I'm going to have the doctor tomorrow check him.

 

Naomi

 

Escape / Ruth: part 2

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 12, 2005 @ 8:41 PM

I am so excited!

Our second Escape is this Sunday!

It's going to be so much fun! HOORAY!

Anyways, you probably came to read some more of my story so here it is....

 

Ruth: Part 2

 

Dear Diary,

Sorry I haven't written anything, I've been so busy with all of the unpacking!

Yep, we're in Moab. We've been here for 2 day's now and it's not quite as bad as I thought it would be; I am so glad we have enough food that it's hard (but not impossible) to

complain about everything else. Elimelech hasn't been feeling very good lately. I think I'm going to have to find a doctor for him if he doesn't get better soon.

Mahlon and Chilion met these two girls yesterday and they're supposed to stay for dinner tomorrow, their names are Ruth and Orpah. They're very nice except for the fact that they worship idol's.

I have no idea what to make for dinner tomorrow; I'm thinking about roast, potatoes and a fruitcake for dessert. I think that would be nice but I can't decide what vegetable to have, corn or peas?

Oh well, I'll think about it tomorrow.

 

 

Naomi

Ruth: Part 1

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 10, 2005 @ 7:57 PM

I have decided to do my story like a journal.

So I'm going to write one entry each day.

Here's the first one.......

 

Dear Diary,

Today, just out of the blue, Elimelech came to me and told me we were moving. I was mad/confused by

the news but not nearly as upset as when he told me where we were moving.

To Moab! He actually said we're going to Moab! Maybe I should explain why I'm so upset. The Moabite people are very wicked, they worship idols and pagan gods. Just thinking about the fact that I am going to have to live there with my family, makes me furious! Why would God do this to me? Do I deserve this kind of treatment? I am still praying that God will change my husband's mind. But it truly is impossible, I have the most stubborn husband in the whole world.

I wanted to yell at him so badly, to try to talk some sense into him. I am convinced he has gone mad! This drought must be doing something to his brain.

But as mad as I am at him, I cannot argue with his decision. The worst part is he wants to move tomorrow! None of Mahlon and Chilion's clothes are even clean

so I have to do laundry and pack everything by tomorrow.

Oh, I don't know if I'll live through this move.

I better start packing.

         Your distressed friend,

 

                    Naomi

 

 

 

~So what did you think about it so far?

~Please let me know.

 

Kirsty

 

 

Keep Yourself on Track

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 9, 2005 @ 7:11 PM

Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy way's be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: Remove thy foot from evil.

 

Proverbs 4:26-27

 

Keep yourself on track!

 

This verse helps me to keep myself on track to let me know that He's always there guiding me.

 

It helped me and I thought it might help somebody else.

 

Goodnight all!

 

Kirsty

State Fair / Tortilla Soup

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 7:42 PM

We went to the Fair this morning and got a free breakfast with........

 

~two biscuits with gravy

~sausage patty

~some kind of egg casserole with everything but the kitchen sink in it!

 

It was pretty good (all except the egg surprise) .

 

While we were standing in line waiting for our food, there were some people handing out bag's for a hair salon and it had hair coloring in it! Of course, Jake put it on as soon as he got the chance ~ he got blue!

 It had a blue tint and it looked so ...............hmmm, what word can I use and not get beat up by Jake?

LOL!!!

 

I made some soup for supper and it was so neat because it has 6 tortillas in it!

It was really good. Here's the recipe.........

 

 

 

 

Tortilla Soup

 

4 beef bouillon cubes

1 1/2 qts. water

2 chicken bouillon cubes

3 corn tortillas

Bring to a boil, simmer for 1 hour, covered.

Add enough water to make 6 cups tortilla broth.

 

Saute:

2 tsp. cooking oil (or Pam)

2 cloves of fresh garlic

1 onion

1 jalapeno, chopped

Saute until onion's are clear.

Pour into broth .

Add:

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. worcestershire sauce

1/2 c. tomato sauce

Simmer for 1 hour.

Add:

1 c. cubed cooked chicken

2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes (or 1 can of Rotel)

Simmer 10 minutes.

To Serve:

Crush tortilla chips in a bowl and add shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced avocados. Ladle soup over all and sprinkle lime juice and sprigs of cilantro on top.

 We double the recipe for our family.

It was cold today!

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 7:01 PM

Today was so cold!!

I was so glad!

 

I would definitely take the cold over the heat any day. My brother is the complete opposite, he can't stand the cold.

 

Tomorrow we might go back to the fair; they're serving a free breakfast in the morning and I hope we get to go.

 

Kamryn got three shot's today and she didn't even cry!

Yay Kamryn!

 

I'm pretty tired because we woke up early for the doctor appointment.

 

 

I can barely stay awake.

 

goodnight.

 

Kirsty

 

I'm back!

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 8:25 PM

I'm back!

Sorry I haven't written anything in a while!

 

Today I went to dance and in this new one I don't think that anything will happen to me considering I didn't even do anything!!!

We got through about the first verse and I don't do anything except stand there with my hands behind my back. Oh well, I probably get to do something at the next practice.

 

Yesterday I got to babysit little Joe! I watched him for 9 hour's and got paid 10 dollars. It was a lot of fun except for the fact that he only took one 30 minute nap.

His mom came to pick him up a little after ten-thirty. That is why I didn't post anything last night. I was so tired!

 

Monday at gymnastics, we practiced cart-wheels on the beam. Of course I fell off and twisted my foot! And then we went to the fair and WALKED all over the place. In case you haven't figured it out by now, that is not the best thing to do right after you twist your foot.

 

Tomorrow, Kamryn and Jamin are going to the doctor for check-ups and they are kind of worried about getting shot's. I don't blame them, I sure don't like getting shots and I've never met anyone who does.

 

 

                        Kirsty

 

                                                       

 

Beyond the Gates of Splendor

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 2, 2005 @ 8:37 PM

I watched this movie called Beyond the Gates of Splendor at our church today.

 

It's a documentary of five missionaries who go to a foreign land and try to preach to some natives and............

 

It's a fascinating story and I'll try to tell you more about it later.

 

Exhausted,

 

Kirsty

Full day

Posted by Kirsty on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 6:54 PM

This morning my Mom woke me up and said she wanted me to watch the baby while she went shopping.

So while she was gone, I cleaned the house and got the girls cleaned up.

 

I fixed their hair but by the time my Mom got home, you couldn't tell

Because.............

 

Kamryn tried to put some hair gel on her hair after I had already fixed it so my Dad had to take out the hair-thing's and try to rinse it out of her hair!

 

Kalyn pulled her pigtails out some time when I was trying to vacuum and her hair was still sticking out!!

 

So when my Mom got home, everyone was hungry and we decided to go to Del Rancho for lunch! Yummy!

 

And then we went to Plato's Closet and I got a coat!

It's really cute! Thank's Mom!

 

Then we went to Mardel's.

I watched Kalyn in the play area for a while and then a boy came over there and decided he wanted all the train's! So, of course, that got Kalyn screaming so I had to walk around the store with her!

 

Afterward, we went to Sam's to eat some cheese pizza! It was really good although I put too much crushed red pepper on it! HOT!

 

By the time we got home it was about 7:30 and my dad left at about 8:00 to go play pool at Rev. Jughead's (a Christian pool hall).

 

And now I'm sitting here typing.

 

As you can read, I had a really busy day!

 

On top of all that, Jake isn't even coming back home until tommorow!

He went to his Dad's for the weekend. I miss him!