i got this email from a mom today:
*name has been changed for hipaa laws*
Mellie- We have seen such improvements in "Elliot'"s language skills and cannot thank you enough for all your work with him and the recommendations you have made to us to support his growth.
I have been meaning to email you to tell you a sweet story about Elliot. He always asks me on the days that he goes to preschool if "Miss Mellie is coming to see" him. One Wed. night when we were getting ready to say our prayers, Elliot asked me if you were coming to see him the next day at school. I reminded him that you had just seen him that day at school and that you'd see him the next week. When we thanked God for our teachers, Elliot started naming his teachers at preschool and then said, "Miss Mellie!" I said afterward, "You really like Miss Mellie, don't you," and Elliot said, "She's my friend!" You have truly been a special person in Elliot's life.
AWWWWWWWWWWW. made my day <3 <3 <3
Whatever job you have, do it for the glory of God.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
now let's catch up
- I did get approved to buy a house so sometime before my lease runs out in January I'll hopefully be a home owner.
- Got my 1st screen credit from working in the accounting department of the movie Gospel Hill : )
- Went to my Dreher High School reunion & had a blaaast seeing people & catching up. Everyone looked so great & seemed to be doing well. Looking forward to the next one already!
- I'm finally feeling better from the surgery/complications stuff from the summer. Still have a little ways to go before I'm back to 100%, but I'm praying for a full recovery. Things were crazy there for a while- I had 9 tubes of blood drawn to check for coagular disorders, appts. with vascular surgeons, more ultrasounds of my legs done, etc. Blah.
- Went on a cruise to the Bahamas & had the best time ever...so relaxing yet fun & exciting (ate like nobody's business, drank tropical drinks listening to steel drum bands, snorkeled with sting rays, fishies, & jellyfish (um, yikes- imagine me screaming thru my snorkel tube & kicking my fins like a mad woman), karaoke'd (what's new), had dance parties, hung out with pirates, made new friends, won 3rd place in a "scavenger hunt" out of 28 teams, saw comedians, jugglers, & a vegas style show, etc.)
- Work is going awesome. I had a good performance review and went home with a raise.
- Volunteered at the Babcock Center Fall Dance & loved every second of it.
- My LifeGroup is awesome. Period.
- Got free random VIP to the Blink 182 show in Charlotte. Got in the Verizon Wireless for free thru the VIP entrance & then escorted through all the security to the pit. Had an absolute blast.
- Hung out with one of my BFFs Patrick & Needtobreathe in Charlotte.
- Saw giant dinosaurs & lovedddd it at the Colonial Center's Walking With Dinosaurs.
- Made it to a few USC football games
- Celebrated my grandmother's 85th birthday and thanked God for the most incredible family on planet Earth!
Next up:
Hitting up the fair Monday night for craziness
All The Missing Pieces movie premieres in Greer & Columbia
MJ skating party (details coming soon, so get excited)
New headshots delivered to my agent
Watching my girl Katie from HSM2 in Sleepy Hollow
Michael Jackson movie This Is It
Homeless for the Homeless
Brand New
Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin
Life is amazing. Thanks for all of it, God- the good, the bad, the tough, the exciting. You're everything.
- Got my 1st screen credit from working in the accounting department of the movie Gospel Hill : )
- Went to my Dreher High School reunion & had a blaaast seeing people & catching up. Everyone looked so great & seemed to be doing well. Looking forward to the next one already!
- I'm finally feeling better from the surgery/complications stuff from the summer. Still have a little ways to go before I'm back to 100%, but I'm praying for a full recovery. Things were crazy there for a while- I had 9 tubes of blood drawn to check for coagular disorders, appts. with vascular surgeons, more ultrasounds of my legs done, etc. Blah.
- Went on a cruise to the Bahamas & had the best time ever...so relaxing yet fun & exciting (ate like nobody's business, drank tropical drinks listening to steel drum bands, snorkeled with sting rays, fishies, & jellyfish (um, yikes- imagine me screaming thru my snorkel tube & kicking my fins like a mad woman), karaoke'd (what's new), had dance parties, hung out with pirates, made new friends, won 3rd place in a "scavenger hunt" out of 28 teams, saw comedians, jugglers, & a vegas style show, etc.)
- Work is going awesome. I had a good performance review and went home with a raise.
- Volunteered at the Babcock Center Fall Dance & loved every second of it.
- My LifeGroup is awesome. Period.
- Got free random VIP to the Blink 182 show in Charlotte. Got in the Verizon Wireless for free thru the VIP entrance & then escorted through all the security to the pit. Had an absolute blast.
- Hung out with one of my BFFs Patrick & Needtobreathe in Charlotte.
- Saw giant dinosaurs & lovedddd it at the Colonial Center's Walking With Dinosaurs.
- Made it to a few USC football games
- Celebrated my grandmother's 85th birthday and thanked God for the most incredible family on planet Earth!
Next up:
Hitting up the fair Monday night for craziness
All The Missing Pieces movie premieres in Greer & Columbia
MJ skating party (details coming soon, so get excited)
New headshots delivered to my agent
Watching my girl Katie from HSM2 in Sleepy Hollow
Michael Jackson movie This Is It
Homeless for the Homeless
Brand New
Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin
Life is amazing. Thanks for all of it, God- the good, the bad, the tough, the exciting. You're everything.
All For One
I also said I'd blog about HSM2 with some pictures, so, again, here we go:
Being a part of the show this summer was truly an experience I'll never forget. I made so many new friends, gained confidence in being on stage (I mean it'd been yeeears), grew as a performer, & had the time of my life.
I want to thank everyone who came out to support me, the show, & local theater. We sold out almost every show & got held over for an extra week. It was wonderful to see my lifegroup, some of my church family, & my blood family out in the audience. It truly meant so much, so thanks : )
Here are some photos from our journey:
Such fun!! I was asked to audition for Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and I said "What you tryin to say!?" haha. I passed on that one, but I would definitely like to do more community theater in the future. HSM3 or Hairspray would be amazing. We'll see what's next...
Being a part of the show this summer was truly an experience I'll never forget. I made so many new friends, gained confidence in being on stage (I mean it'd been yeeears), grew as a performer, & had the time of my life.
I want to thank everyone who came out to support me, the show, & local theater. We sold out almost every show & got held over for an extra week. It was wonderful to see my lifegroup, some of my church family, & my blood family out in the audience. It truly meant so much, so thanks : )
Here are some photos from our journey:
Such fun!! I was asked to audition for Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and I said "What you tryin to say!?" haha. I passed on that one, but I would definitely like to do more community theater in the future. HSM3 or Hairspray would be amazing. We'll see what's next...
Pride
I said I'd blog some of the notes from the Pride study and I'm a woman of my word, so even though it's months later, here it is:
CULTIVATING HUMILITY
PRIDE is: contending with God for supremacy. With pride, there’s no room for God to be everything.
Pride is
1) Satanic (it’s the root of every sin & flaw that we have)
2) Competitive (at its core, it’s rivalry because it wants ME to be central & have the attention, not you)
3) Atheistic (you act like there’s not a God infinitely superior to you)
God’s view of pride: Job 25:2-6
Proverbs 6:16-17
Proverbs 16:5
1 Peter 5:5-6
Daniel 4:28-33, 37
****************** EXAMPLES OF PRIDE******************
1. If you’re caught up in a secret sin & concerned with how people would view you
2. Marriage conflicts (thinking “there’s no way my spouse is right in this”)
3. Unresolved conflict (you don’t want to humble yourself to whom the conflict is with)
4. Can you deeply rejoice when God provides & blesses someone when your needs are far greater?
5. Do you have to bring conversation back to you all the time? Have a story for everything? One up everyone?
6. Your 1st reaction to being corrected is to defend yourself or correct the person speaking/ Can you take correction with no resentment in your heart?
7. Complaining (you’re saying “that’s not good enough for me”)
8. At work do more of your thoughts go to how frustrating or stressful your job is or how blessed you are to have it?
9. If you’re prayerless (you believe you’re self-sufficient)
10. If you’re bitter (you’ve put your pain ahead of God’s command to forgive)
11. If you have low self-esteem (you’ve squeezed out God’s voice & you’re listening to YOUR opinion over GOD’S opinion)
12. You have an anger/temper problem (how dare you do that to ME? mentality)
13. Are you easily annoyed? (I’m better than this)
14. You’re angry at God (Who are you, God, to have arranged my life like this?)
15. You’re a quick crier (you like sympathy, hugs, attention- very needy- me me me)
16. If you need help & won’t admit it
17. Pride wearing “humility camo” (saying “I hate my hair” just so someone will say “No, it’s beautiful” – seeking complements)
18. Comparison pride (you think you’re prettier, smarter, etc.
19. Spiritual pride (holier than thou attitude)
HOW JESUS DEALT WITH PRIDE:
Mark 9:33-35
Mark 10:35-27, 41-45
INTENTIONAL PURSUIT OF HUMILITY
Phil 2:1-10
Humility: emptying myself so that God may be all/ Having a high view of who Jesus is so that it puts you in your place.
“The truth is this, Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you…” Andrew Murray, Humility
The Daily Battle of Purposefully Applying Truth (Morning Practices)
1)Reflect on the wonder of the cross of Christ
“How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross?” C.J. Mahaney
Col. 1:13-22
Col. 2:13-14
2 Cor. 5:21
1 John 4:9-10
2)Begin the day by acknowledging your need for God
Rom. 14:23
Rom. 8:5-13
Gal. 2:20
3)Express gratitude to God
James 1:17
1 Cor. 10:10
4)Practice Spiritual Disciplines
(ex. serving, fasting, worship, reading Bible, prayer)
1 Tim. 4:7
5)Cast your cares upon Him
Matt. 6:25-33
Phil 4:6
1 Peter 5:5-7
PRIDE IS THE ROOT OF ANXIETY:
Pride is self-sufficiency and self-reliance (Deut. 8:11-17)
Pride takes credit for what God alone does (Daniel 4:28-35)
Pride refuses to trust in God or is just anxious about the future (Prov. 28:25)
Times of Special Focus:
1)Study the attributes of God (Isaiah 40:9-33)
2)Study the gospel (Eph. 2:1-10, 1 Cor. 1:29)
3)Study the doctrine of sin…sin kills, steals, & destroys…
(Heb. 3:13, John 10:10, 1 Peter 2:11)
CULTIVATING HUMILITY
PRIDE is: contending with God for supremacy. With pride, there’s no room for God to be everything.
Pride is
1) Satanic (it’s the root of every sin & flaw that we have)
2) Competitive (at its core, it’s rivalry because it wants ME to be central & have the attention, not you)
3) Atheistic (you act like there’s not a God infinitely superior to you)
God’s view of pride: Job 25:2-6
Proverbs 6:16-17
Proverbs 16:5
1 Peter 5:5-6
Daniel 4:28-33, 37
****************** EXAMPLES OF PRIDE******************
1. If you’re caught up in a secret sin & concerned with how people would view you
2. Marriage conflicts (thinking “there’s no way my spouse is right in this”)
3. Unresolved conflict (you don’t want to humble yourself to whom the conflict is with)
4. Can you deeply rejoice when God provides & blesses someone when your needs are far greater?
5. Do you have to bring conversation back to you all the time? Have a story for everything? One up everyone?
6. Your 1st reaction to being corrected is to defend yourself or correct the person speaking/ Can you take correction with no resentment in your heart?
7. Complaining (you’re saying “that’s not good enough for me”)
8. At work do more of your thoughts go to how frustrating or stressful your job is or how blessed you are to have it?
9. If you’re prayerless (you believe you’re self-sufficient)
10. If you’re bitter (you’ve put your pain ahead of God’s command to forgive)
11. If you have low self-esteem (you’ve squeezed out God’s voice & you’re listening to YOUR opinion over GOD’S opinion)
12. You have an anger/temper problem (how dare you do that to ME? mentality)
13. Are you easily annoyed? (I’m better than this)
14. You’re angry at God (Who are you, God, to have arranged my life like this?)
15. You’re a quick crier (you like sympathy, hugs, attention- very needy- me me me)
16. If you need help & won’t admit it
17. Pride wearing “humility camo” (saying “I hate my hair” just so someone will say “No, it’s beautiful” – seeking complements)
18. Comparison pride (you think you’re prettier, smarter, etc.
19. Spiritual pride (holier than thou attitude)
HOW JESUS DEALT WITH PRIDE:
Mark 9:33-35
Mark 10:35-27, 41-45
INTENTIONAL PURSUIT OF HUMILITY
Phil 2:1-10
Humility: emptying myself so that God may be all/ Having a high view of who Jesus is so that it puts you in your place.
“The truth is this, Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you…” Andrew Murray, Humility
The Daily Battle of Purposefully Applying Truth (Morning Practices)
1)Reflect on the wonder of the cross of Christ
“How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross?” C.J. Mahaney
Col. 1:13-22
Col. 2:13-14
2 Cor. 5:21
1 John 4:9-10
2)Begin the day by acknowledging your need for God
Rom. 14:23
Rom. 8:5-13
Gal. 2:20
3)Express gratitude to God
James 1:17
1 Cor. 10:10
4)Practice Spiritual Disciplines
(ex. serving, fasting, worship, reading Bible, prayer)
1 Tim. 4:7
5)Cast your cares upon Him
Matt. 6:25-33
Phil 4:6
1 Peter 5:5-7
PRIDE IS THE ROOT OF ANXIETY:
Pride is self-sufficiency and self-reliance (Deut. 8:11-17)
Pride takes credit for what God alone does (Daniel 4:28-35)
Pride refuses to trust in God or is just anxious about the future (Prov. 28:25)
Times of Special Focus:
1)Study the attributes of God (Isaiah 40:9-33)
2)Study the gospel (Eph. 2:1-10, 1 Cor. 1:29)
3)Study the doctrine of sin…sin kills, steals, & destroys…
(Heb. 3:13, John 10:10, 1 Peter 2:11)
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Ladd's
Some of my very best friends, Gray & Leigh Ladd are adopting a precious baby girl from Africa. Be a part of bringing her home by participating in their giveaway.
THE LADD'S GIVEAWAY
THE LADD'S GIVEAWAY
Saturday, August 15, 2009
*preach*
"You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above." John 19:11
Nothing that is part of God's will is allowed to come into the life of someone who trusts & obeys Him. This truth should be enough to make our life one of ceaseless thanksgiving & joy, because God's will is the most hopeful, pleasant, and glorious thing in the world. It is the continuous working of His omnipotent power for our benefit, with nothing to prevent it, if we remain surrenered and believing.
Someone who was passing through the deep water of affliction wrote a friend:
Isn't it glorious to know that no matter how unjust something may be, even when it seems to have come from satan himself, by the time it reaches us it is God's will for us and will ultimately work to our good?
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Rom. 8:28). Think of what Christ said even as He was betrayed: "Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?" (John 18:11).
We live fascinating lives if we are living in the center of God's will. All the attacks that satan hurls at us through the sins of others are not only powerless to harm us, but are transformed into blessings along the way.
-Hannah Whitall Smith
Nothing that is part of God's will is allowed to come into the life of someone who trusts & obeys Him. This truth should be enough to make our life one of ceaseless thanksgiving & joy, because God's will is the most hopeful, pleasant, and glorious thing in the world. It is the continuous working of His omnipotent power for our benefit, with nothing to prevent it, if we remain surrenered and believing.
Someone who was passing through the deep water of affliction wrote a friend:
Isn't it glorious to know that no matter how unjust something may be, even when it seems to have come from satan himself, by the time it reaches us it is God's will for us and will ultimately work to our good?
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Rom. 8:28). Think of what Christ said even as He was betrayed: "Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?" (John 18:11).
We live fascinating lives if we are living in the center of God's will. All the attacks that satan hurls at us through the sins of others are not only powerless to harm us, but are transformed into blessings along the way.
-Hannah Whitall Smith
Friday, August 14, 2009
I'm such a racist...and randommmm
1. How could I dislike white milk so much, but love me some chocolate milk like nobody's business?
Am I a racist? ha.
2. I think I'm getting approved this weeked to buy a house. Um, that's crazy talk!
3. Does anyone else laugh when you hear Drake's song "Best I Ever Had" because all you can think about is him being the wheelchair kid on Degrassi? lol.
4. I love the show Criminal Minds so much!
5. I learned beaucoups about pride & humility last weekend & I can't wait to write a blog about it soon!
OK, that's all the randomness I have time for right now because I'm off to lunch with the Sharpettes!!
Don't worry I'm still gonna blog about HSM2 and stuff soon. Til then...Happy Friday! Be blessed today! Much love <3
Am I a racist? ha.
2. I think I'm getting approved this weeked to buy a house. Um, that's crazy talk!
3. Does anyone else laugh when you hear Drake's song "Best I Ever Had" because all you can think about is him being the wheelchair kid on Degrassi? lol.
4. I love the show Criminal Minds so much!
5. I learned beaucoups about pride & humility last weekend & I can't wait to write a blog about it soon!
OK, that's all the randomness I have time for right now because I'm off to lunch with the Sharpettes!!
Don't worry I'm still gonna blog about HSM2 and stuff soon. Til then...Happy Friday! Be blessed today! Much love <3
Thursday, August 6, 2009
just for now...
i have so much to reminisce about, but only time to post a few videos now...
Wrap party talent show videos:
"Crank Dat Bobby Craft"
Bobby Craft was our awesome bedazzling dew rag wearing stage manager for HSM2 who loved to attack us for using cell phones, not getting the set changes right, being late, not prepping our costume changes, etc. He was really a softie at heart, though. The guys created a song for good ole Bobby & boy was it a hit.
"MJ Tribute"
Some random girl named Mellie Boozer decided to sing a tribute to Michael Jackson. This pitchy struggle of a song was rough, but after 21 shows in a row of singing as loud as possible for 2 hours a night, I'm ok with that.
"Fabulous...Like You've Never Seen it Before"
Some of the guys decided it would be fun to put on our Sharpay & Sharpette outfits & do Fabulous. Holy Moley is all I have to say about that. Raime & I were peeing our pants.
Getcha Head In The GAme
The girls decided to learn the dance from last year's HSM1. I learned this junk in 2 hours. I think we pulled it off for the most part. Go girls!
GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME _______________________________________________________________________________
Not from the wrap party, but yet another video-
"All The Missing Pieces Teaser Trailer"
Matt Aughtry's latest short film looks SOOOOOOO good <3
Wrap party talent show videos:
"Crank Dat Bobby Craft"
Bobby Craft was our awesome bedazzling dew rag wearing stage manager for HSM2 who loved to attack us for using cell phones, not getting the set changes right, being late, not prepping our costume changes, etc. He was really a softie at heart, though. The guys created a song for good ole Bobby & boy was it a hit.
"MJ Tribute"
Some random girl named Mellie Boozer decided to sing a tribute to Michael Jackson. This pitchy struggle of a song was rough, but after 21 shows in a row of singing as loud as possible for 2 hours a night, I'm ok with that.
"Fabulous...Like You've Never Seen it Before"
Some of the guys decided it would be fun to put on our Sharpay & Sharpette outfits & do Fabulous. Holy Moley is all I have to say about that. Raime & I were peeing our pants.
Getcha Head In The GAme
The girls decided to learn the dance from last year's HSM1. I learned this junk in 2 hours. I think we pulled it off for the most part. Go girls!
GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME _______________________________________________________________________________
Not from the wrap party, but yet another video-
"All The Missing Pieces Teaser Trailer"
Matt Aughtry's latest short film looks SOOOOOOO good <3
All The Missing Pieces-Teaser Trailer from William Aughtry on Vimeo.
Monday, July 20, 2009
after the show...
6 year old little boy: can i have your autograph?
me: sure!! did you like the show?
him: yeah, it was great.
[runs off. 5 minutes later...]
same 6 year old little boy: can i have your autograph?
me: i think i already signed your program? yep, there's my name.
him: will you sign another page?
me: oh sure, show me where.
[runs off. 3 minutes later...]
same 6 year old little boy: can i get your autograph?
me: again?? i already signed it 2 times, but ok.
his older sister "jess": YOU WERE HIS FAVORITE, BLOSSOM!
him: JESSSS!!!!! i'm gonna kill you!!!!
[growls at his sister & chases her off. don't see him again]
me: bahahahaha
castmate: you cougar
me: sure!! did you like the show?
him: yeah, it was great.
[runs off. 5 minutes later...]
same 6 year old little boy: can i have your autograph?
me: i think i already signed your program? yep, there's my name.
him: will you sign another page?
me: oh sure, show me where.
[runs off. 3 minutes later...]
same 6 year old little boy: can i get your autograph?
me: again?? i already signed it 2 times, but ok.
his older sister "jess": YOU WERE HIS FAVORITE, BLOSSOM!
him: JESSSS!!!!! i'm gonna kill you!!!!
[growls at his sister & chases her off. don't see him again]
me: bahahahaha
castmate: you cougar
Monday, July 13, 2009
one less
My dear friends Gray & Leigh Ladd were married a little over a year ago. God has put it on their hearts to adopt a baby girl from Ethiopia & I've been praying for them in this process. Every day they get a little closer & I couldn't be more thrilled to see them living out the Word.
Here is a video Leigh posted on her blog today- I know seeing this family bring their baby home got them so excited about what's to come. Check it out:
Here is a video Leigh posted on her blog today- I know seeing this family bring their baby home got them so excited about what's to come. Check it out:
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