Every situation is my learning experience. Everyday I learn what it is to be more of a Godly young lady. Everyday I learn what I need to work on.

One of my learning experiences...

            My good friend, Mrs. Y, gets to go to Smallville. That's the good part.  The bad part is, I can't go. When she told me, I was so happy she gets to go, but was sad I couldn't. After thinking on it and mulling it over I started to tear up a bit, cause I wanted to go so bad. Note to self: Don't mull over things. It doesn't help anything.

            I am sending her some stuff to get signed: calendars, one of my Smallville dvd sets, a custom made t-shirt from Joe. I hope I get to go next year, since its that last season they will be doing.

            I first saw Smallville on February 25th, 2004. A friend of our family, who is all into superheros and comics, lent us the first season because he thought we would like it. We watched almost the whole season that day. Everyone, but me, was sick. Ever since, I have been a faithful fan of Smallville.

            I met Mrs. Y in September of last year, when I posted about watching all 5 seasons before the sixth season started. She left me a really cool comment and told me if I ever wanted to, she had a brother who worked for Smallville and would be happy to take me to the set sometime. You can ask Mom, but I was in hysterics for the better part of a week. That was just the craziest thing that had ever happened to me.

            So for about a year, I have been dreaming, dreaming mind you, about going to Smallville. So this is kinda a letdown, because I want to go so bad. But I know there is no possible way for me to go now. I am ok with it. God has something else planned for me besides going to Smallville. And Mom doesn't really want me to go anyway. Hopefully I can go next year before Smallville ends forever.

            There are some things I have been thinking about since I have found this out. Things like being content, following God's plan, trusting God, not putting material things before what is important.

            I need to be content with what God decides about this. If I don't get to go ever, then I have to be content with the fact that God knows whats best for me. That there is something bigger He wants to give me.

            I need to follow God's plans, not make my own. He knows about the future, what decisions need to be made or not made.

            I am trusting Him with the desires of my heart. I am trusting His plans. I am trusting Him with my life.

            I need to make sure that I am not putting going to Smallville before the other important things in my life. I need to make sure its not the center of my life.

            And a thought from my Mom as she was reading this… Does God want me to go?? I mean, yeah, its really cool that  I could go and meet everyone from Smallville, but is that what God wants me to do??  I mean, yeah it would be really cool to go and meet everyone, but is that what God wants me to do?? Probably not. They are not Christians, and I shouldn’t be gaga over meeting them. They are just people.

            I have a long way to go in this journey of life. This is just one step. I hope I can complete it with flying colors, but that means I need to work harder on my rough spots.

P.S. For all my Smallville Fan friends... Smallville season 7 starts September 27th. Smallville season 6 comes out on dvd on September 19th. I am so excited!!

P.S. 2: I have started a Homeschool Seniors 2008 blog. If you are interested in joining and are a 2008 senior, go over there and take a look at what we will be doing and what to do.

As Always,

          

Commented by sharla88

Wow what a great mindset! I have no clue what Im going to be doing for the collage prep we will most likley be pulling it together this year. I hope we can meet up as well Im the same as where Ill sit and listen to what moms say about things and try to think about how i want to be when i get older. HAHAHA Well it dosnt matter if your not ALWASE behaving becuase you were around us and thats all that matters thou Im sure your Mom would disagree! I LOVE IN. and I got you all something really nothing at all but I thought you might like SOMETHING from me! ;) so I need your adress! My cousins are all fine Thou the youngest is fussy she might be tething so you know how that goes..... Yes Kate LOVED your horses she kept pulling me back wanting to see them. Oh that shirt sounds neat i think ive seen one like that at Tagreget they sell her shirts there alot. Thanks for thinkin of me!!!
Love ya
GB~
sharla~

Commented by mandygrace

Oh I’m sorry you don’t get to go, but it sounds like you have the right attitude about it! If the environment isn’t a place where God would want you to be, at least you can have peace that you know you are following His will.

I’m glad I got to stop by the Daily Planet today. :-D
Blessings,
Mandy

Commented by Eyebright

You and Jocelyn just really know how to hit the nail on the head. Both of you guys post things that really speak to me.

Thank you a ton!

Commented by quietcajun

When we decided to cancel our TV we consoled ourselves with the ability to still rent the Smallville DVDs later on !

Commented by baruch117

I first saw Smallville back in 2003. I thought it was pretty good, and I still do. I also thought that the Superman Returns movie was pretty good too. I have heard this a few times in th past that, some relate Superman to Jesus. I don't quite know where *they* have that idea from. The Lex Luthor character is played out very well in both Smallville and in Superman Returns. They just *had* to stick that little strand of hair up on Superman’s head (yeah, it's also in the old 1950's movies and before that.) Anywho, how are you and how's it going?

GOD IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE

I admit that there are times
That I am tempted to despair.
Then God speaks in all His mercy
To let me know He's there.

He took care of yesterday for me.
Tomorrow is in His care.
Today He will walk beside me
In answer to my prayer.

He brings constant joy and comfort
To ease my concerns away.
I could not go on without Him
To be my companion through each day.

I would just like to remind you
To lean hard upon His breast.
Release each trial to Him.
Wait for Him to do the rest.

Evelyn D. Putnam

SHADOWS

The shadows that hid my soul,
Have all but disappeared.
Where have they gone I wonder?
That darkness I once feared.

In the calm between the storms,
Rich light comes piercing through.
The warmth upon my cheeks,
My sky turns black to blue.

Like a mirage in the desert,
Of which cause my eyes to squint.
I wonder about this new light,
Could it truly be heaven sent?

It penetrates my inside depths,
Like the dew on a morning lawn,
Should I still fear the darkness?
While the shadows seem surely gone.

As the days pass one by one,
The shadows a memory of past.
Your light shines brightly now,
My Savior, You’ve come at last.

Brett Click
Centerville, OH USA

God bless and ttyl--

~Matt/Eragon~

PS/ right now, the Superman theme song is playing in the back of my head, really it is.


Edited by baruch117 on September 7, 2007 at 6:30 AM

Commented by Ebell1993

What a wonderful entry about being content! Sometimes I can't have my way and I know God ddin't want me to go for some reason:) God is so great that way!

~Elizabeth~

Commented by BrielleCostumes

Hello Amanda,
Oh....I'm sorry you won't be going to Smallville.
It's hard when you plan on something and then it doesn't happen the way you wanted it to...or even the way that you thought it might. I pray God has big plans instore for you instead. :) ....

Thank you for your comment...
Wow..I feel like my summer just flew by. So much to do so little time, but I am actually looking forward to starting school...that way I'll be on a schedule again....hopefully that will allow more time for ...well...just stuff. :) Plus the garden is almost done so that will be nice. I think we got everything canned or in the freezer.

Oh, goodness...I don't think you are bad at all for never really "doing" science. I think that it's good if every family has thier own style and way of doing things. Lets see....I have a lot of things to finish up this year in school...so I was just wondering what you were doing. Science for me...I'm doing Aplogia's Marine Biology...(well I started it last year and just decided to carry it over for this year) Thankfully I finish up Algebra so this year I'm doing Geometry and Accounting.

Yep...more costume orders....in fact I've had so many I've had to turn some people down :(, but like mom says "you still have school to do". So I'm looking forward to doing Will's costume...,but I'm still trying to get my brother to model it...lol...wow...that's been hard. Let's just say he doesn't want anything to do with Will Turner so we'll see if he'll do it for me. ;) I'm sure he will.....he is really nice.

Well I better go....I hope you are having a good day Amanda.....It's so fun to get to know you...

Love,
Amanda Brielle

Commented by ChesapeakeGirl

I am so, so very sorry it has taken me so long to answer all of your wonderful comments. You have to be the sweetest person on HSB. I can't even begin to describe how special you are to me and how much you have helped me. I hope I don't sound to weird saying that you are very special to me, when I haven't even met you in person. You are amazing. I hope I do get to meet you, it would be so much fun. When Sharla told me that she was going to meet your family, I was jealous. I told her that she has to tell me all about her visit. I wish I could say more, but I am at a loss of words right now. Thank you so much for leaving all of your wonderful comments. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend. Ciao, Sara

Commented by Free2bme

When I am tempted to become obessesive over "stars" I always take a look at their personal lives. And that usually kills the admiration right in the heart.=]
Hey, I am gonna go check out that Seniors Blog, what a good idea!!
Debs

Commented by Sparkles

Hey Amanda! I'm sure that's a bummer for you. I know you were looking forward to that. Maybe next year! Hey, look on the bright side...at least you will get a lot of autographed souveniers! That's pretty neat!

Jenna ; )

P.S. It was nice chatting with you tonight...ummm, I mean...this morning! LOL!

Commented by dixiefiddler

I can just imagen your disapointment. :-(
I would feel the same way. (though I've never seen Smallville)
My sister says she wants an autographed newspaper too. :-D I put it up on my blog. I'm still excited about it. lol.
Have a blessed day.
Sarah

Commented by Titus2woman

I am so proud of you! At 35 I STILL experience such feelings when being denied my wishes. Disappointment can be such a blessing if we will only LOOK at it in that light! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

Commented by PinkFlamingo

Thanks for posting so honestly! Interesting thing is, I just updated my blog with my own confession of a lesson God taught me this morning...

This paragraph in your post stood out to me: "I am trusting Him with the desires of my heart. I am trusting His plans. I am trusting Him with my life."
I'm right there with ya, girl, learning the same thing! These words from a song touched me earlier today: "You go before me, You shield my way. Your hand upholds me. I know You love me." Just a reminder that God IS God over everything we do and everywhere we go!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend and God bless!
love, Ashley

Commented by giftedgirl

Hey!

I'm doin' good. :-)

I'm sorry you don't get to go! But you seem to have a very good attitude and mindset about it. :-D

Blessings,
Becca

Commented by LittleBrownGurl

Superman SUPERMAN SUPERMAN !!!!!! I love him too :) Just new and page hopping like your blog x15459852