"oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally golly what a day"

So its been one crazy day. Seriously.( I bought the cartoon version of Robing Hood today, in reference to my title, LOVE that movie) Much has occurred in the last few days, and I have alot of decisions to make. I feel so blessed that these things have come to me. I'm a bit overwhelmed. I feel like all I do is study, and work, and don't really have time to think or do much of anything else. I've come to realize that my favorite time of the day is when I spend it with the Lord, which unfortunately, doesn't happen every day. I am getting there though. I love how He has been leading me, and guiding me, and giving me peace about things. Oh sweet hour of prayer. I love listening to hymns on my ipod, and digging into the word. I can't wait to teach one day. Proverbs 3:5-6 has been in my head ALL DAY, and even though its quoted alot, how much do we (I) really practice it? That verse has so much meaning "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not unto your own understanding and He will make your paths straight". So very true. I need to start putting that into practice, rather than just having it memorized. Also, Isaiah 41:10 " Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.' This verse has such an awesome promise, doesn't it? Its also one of the verses from my 2nd favorite hymn of all time: How Firm a foundation:

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say, than to you He hath said, To you who for refuge, to Jesus have fled?

Fear not I am with thee, oh be not dismayed, for I am thy God and will still give thee aid. I'll strengthen thee help, thee and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

When through fiery trials, thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply. The flames shall not hurt thee, I only design, Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.

The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not I will not desert to its foes. That soul though all hell, should endeavour to shake, I'll never no never, no never forsake.

What an adventure lies ahead of me, a journey to embrace, with the Lord as my guide, not only ahead of me, but also by my side.

Pick flowers, not fights

This is time for class, not showdowns..pick flowers not fights..
Oh valentimes day, AKA: singles awarness day, (and the initials spell S.A.D, that was kindly pointed out to me once). I saw some good qoutes today, like the marquee in the arts and technology building: "It's time for class, not a showdown" and the shirt at target "pick flowers, not fights".

19 years of singleness. But I can't complain. I've always had good valentines day without a boy in the picture. in elementry school i lived for those parties. you would decorate your own box, and then everyone would leave valenties in your box during the party, and I loved seeing all the cartoon valentines I got, usually with candy attached. My parenty always got me stuff in middle school and high school. One year I received a Josh Groban CD. Another year it snowed! i remember me and my childhood best friend walked around the neighboorhood taking pictures of snowman. ( I still have that album..titled: weird snowman collection). Last year, My mom bought me the Les Miserables soundtrack, and came to visit me at school! that made my day. THis year, i kinda forgot about the holiday. It was warm, i went to school and there were no balloons and bears at TCC, but when I went to work, all my kids had candy from school and told me about their parties. I had some kids give me the corny cartoon valentines with the amazing qoutes, and one girl even made me a valentine! sweet kids! the best part was they all said TO: Mrs. Allison. I can't even count how many times I've told the kids im not married, because they ask me almost every other day. But I guess since I'm a teacher, they just assume I'm married. well one day I will be, and I'll have a real valentine who loves me and brings me flowers or something of the sort, but until then, I'm content with being single and living for the Lord.

"We're Back!..reunited and it feels so good.."

Hello blog world, for those who actually read my blog! I had forgotten I had this this thing..and so im going to try, from now on, to keep up with it. (They keyword here is try). Well, its late, and of all the times to be blogging, now is proabably not the best time. Im not sure where to start...how about, this weekend. So I went to Baylor for a campus visit, and I realized how much I miss living on campus, and being around other college folk. Its been my second visit to BU, and honestly, im not sure if I'll go there. its my 2nd choice, A&M being my first. But this is exciting to see what the Lord has planned for me, kinda scary too. I may even still be at TCC next fall. Def. not my first choice though. But I know there is a school out there for me, with my major and minor, and God knows where and when. I also realized that I am blessed with having Matt and Sarah leading my college group, and the small intimate community I have with them and the other guys in the group. I've been kind of discouraged with being in Keller, and having friends move left and right it seems, and having all the financial struggles. so Baylor was a little bit of a refesher. THis weekend was also our church's Global Impact Celebration. One thing that hit me hard was hearing the lady speak about the afterschool program, Beach Club for kids. She mentioned a little girl named Athena, who always carries around a teddy bear, BerryCheery, and I realized, "Hey! that kid goes to my daycare!" Im pretty sure there are no other Athena's who carry around "BerryCherry". THe lady talked about how she prays with Athena and how precious she is. Athena is one of the sweetest kids at my daycare, who brought her bible one day, always wants to make a friend, and asks all of us teachers everyday, quite formally "HOw are you doing today?". I know her parents are divorced, and her mom is a drug addict, and I feel bad for not being more open to talk to her. I know there are so many kids at my daycare who are hurting, parents divorced, so many with one cheating on the other, kids with several step-parents, and siblings, abuse of all kinds, parents who dont care, foster kids,and much of the time, I am impatient, unwilling to talk, and just want to "do my job". I should listen to these kids, and try to talk them, rather than yell and raise my voice, and tell them to go do something else when they want to talk to me.

So things im going to work on this week:
1.Patience at work, less yelling, more talking, a softer heart,and prayer for kids and co-workers.
2. Hope in the Lord to take care of my school, summer, and friendships
3. Being thankful and grateful for everything the Lord has blessed me with and less compalining and feeling sorry for ones self.
4. Dilligence with school work and trying to keep up with this blog :D

"If your Bible is falling apart, chances are your life isn't"

One of my favorite quotes stated above. Well, life is different. I am here at TCC now, my family is stranya, and money is ochen tight. However, the over past few weeks I have been reminded of God's faithfulness . I have been praying for a job, as well as joy throughout this trial(s). God has blessed me through cat-sitting, and book selling. Between the two, I have made $400 in two weeks. Amazing. I should, better yet, we should never doubt Him. Father has also reminded me of a verse in Matthew (forgive me for not giving the exact verse), talking about God taking care of all the birds in the air, and I am worth far more than many sparrows. How much truth is in that scripture! Well, I think I may have a job now, its not 100% but I find out Monday, if I do well. I am beginning to see the amazingness of all of this. I am now a Sunday school teacher of toddlers, and I am meeting random people at places, and talking to people I haven't spoken to/seen since High school. I know God has a purpose for me here, and everything else going on in my life. I miss DBU and friends, but I can visit hopefully soon. Even though it seems lonely here at times, I talked to an old friend I am getting re- acquainted today, and he told me loneliness is something he prayed for, and its giving him a chance to spend more time in the word and with Father. I would have never thought to pray for that, but now I see the opportunities its bringing. I am getting excited about it. Thank you Father for everything, even if it seems hard, and its not what I had planned. Your plan is good and perfect, and not used for harm. (Romans 8:28). Your ways are higher than mine, and so are your thoughts (Isaiah 55). Thank you.

"Regan, your on probation from speaking"

So Life is busy, but Harosho (good). My Faith is being tested with all of this crazy school business. but God is working things out, not in my timing but His Timing, Not my Way but His ways. He also providing money for me in ways I would have never guessed, which is a blessing big time, and I have a job interview at school next week for an office position! yay! I am learning alot. As always. To recap Friday night, it was good fun. I love when Michelle, Regan, Evan and myself get together. We had to put Regan on speaking probation, specifically to the waiter at the Chinese restruant. Every time the waiter came around, Regan always said something inappropriate such as " Oh, I'm not eating here." or "I love Japanese food" We sang Disney in the car, and watched Johnny English at my house, and played many a round of peanut butter. I am going to miss those people. Regan is already in Utah, and Michelle will soon be n Wala Wala Washington. Evan will be close, so hopefully we will see each other every so often. Today was my last Sunday at FBC Keller for a while. I love that church. I am excited to return to Hillcrest again. I am so ready to move in this week. I saw a few friends when I went to DBU the other day, even though my main purpose was to turn in paperwork and say goodbye to Kara. I am very sad she is leaving, but I know we will keep in touch. I feel spiritually down today, but evening church was good. I love hearing Matt Pitts preach. On my way home, I saw one guy beating up his mailbox and a kid two yards down from him using a fishing pole in his grass. It made me laugh. This is kind of a boring post, with nothing exciting to say, or inspiring really...tomorrow is going to kill me busy. ..

Randomness: Some coconuts happened this week
I am still going through culture shock
God is providing
I miss my RAS sisters something terrible, and will hopefully have time for phone calls next week

P.S- does anyone know how to link other peoples blogs together??

I got it to work!

well my blog I made in Ukraine works! I'm not really sure how I figured it out...anyways, I am back in America. It is nice seeing friends and family, not sure how I feel about life starting up again so fast. I miss Ukraine so much already. The kids, the people, and my RAS sisters. I am so blessed to have had such a bond with them, that I have never had with anyone else before. You ladies, mean the world to me..i would not have survied the summer without you girls. Seeing Kids come to Christ this summer every week amazed me. Everytime God taught me something new or reminded me of something different from repentance night. I have learned so much this summer, about Ukraine, God, and myself. People keep asking me if I have changed, and I will answer them yes. I think for the better. Today, it felt so good to be back in church. i can't wait to go o bible study this week. We're learning how to be godly men and women for future relationships. I have never been in a relationship still. 19 years of singleness, I know God is preparing for soemthing! I was also reminded today it shouldn't matter what others think of me, only what God thinks. my thoughts are so random right now. oi. well i have much else to be doing so i will put in a better update later.

Lamentations 3:22-24