We love because he first loved us.
1 John 4:19

What a man desires is unfailing love.
Proverbs 19:22a

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Micah 7:18

Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.
Luke 6:30

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8

"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever."
Isaiah 40:8

When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
Psalm 56:3-4

I have begun my journey with God. There are people who have touched my heart and my soul and really helped me. First and foremost, my sister, Katie. She has been there to answer questions that I have and tell me it's okay AND normal to be scared. Realityjunkie and Auntibeck's words of encourgement through commenting on my comments to Katie have really helped out too, I often go back and re-read them. I am so excited about this new life I have with God. I am so excited to begin it, live it, and end it eternally with Him.

Things I Do Not Like

1.) Making "Maintenance Agreement Quote" Calls

I cannot stand sales. I do not want to be a sales person. I figure if someone wants to buy something, THEY WILL CONTACT YOU. That is what I am doing today because I am all caught up on my work. Calling various customers of ours and saying "I was going through our system and I saw that your machine is not under a maintenance agreeent. Judging from your past service calls I think a maintenance agreement would be great for your machine. That way you would not have to pay for labor, parts, or supplies for each call." BARF!

2.) Brushing My Wet Hair

My hair is thick and tangley and it freakin' hurts to brush. I realize that I need leave in conditioner, but do I ever purchase it? No, because I forget and I never make shopping lists. So I rarely brush my hair.

3.) People Saying "Sex & The City" Is Stupid

Yes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but if it's negative and putting down something that someone enjoys, what's the point? You don't like it? DON'T FREAKIN' WATCH IT THEN!!!

4.) Complaining About Something That You Won't Change

If you're not going to do something about it, shut the heck up. If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change the way you freakin' think about it.

Can You "Seldom" Someone In Heaven?

I was lucky enough to be the younger sister of John Gregory Knapp. By lucky I mean:

1.) Getting farted on.
2.) Getting tackled at random moments.
3.) Listening as he told my new boyfriend that I was born with poop on my head.
4.) Being anywhere near is vinegar feet.
5.) Seeing him walk around in my apartment in his long underwear that had holes all over the place and weren't really serving the purpose since he complained that it was "drafty".
6.) Being the victim of the horrifying "SELDOM!!!"

This ultimate insult started with my brother-in-law, Daryl Kramer, who thought it was funny to run finger under our noses and saying "seldom" The four younger Knapp children carried on this tradition all throughout our lives and even passed it on to nieces and nephews. Some of us have even carried the tradition on to our significant others.

Ahem, Katie and Isacc. What is the word Isaac used when he tried to seldom you, Katie?

So, when you are seldomed, it is your duty to get that person back. It might not be the same day, week, or even month. It might be six months down the road at Thanksgiving dinner. You sneak up on them while they're eating and sneak in with a seldom attack.

I was still waiting on my sneak attack on John. I was waiting for the perfect moment, like at mom's house during dinner with his new girlfriend. I will have to wait until I meet up with him in Heaven. John will be reaching out to hug me and I'll do a fake hug move and get him under his nose. "SELDOM!!!"

You're In Charge Now

I gave my life to God last night. It was rather unconventional how I did it, but honestly, would you expect any less from me? I was laying in bed last night and I just had a little conversation with God. I told him I was giving him my life. Then I ended it with singing the words to "Jesus Take The Wheel" in my head. Yes, I know that song word for word. It just felt right. My baptism is to follow. So do I get cake and presents and do I get to choose my own God Parents?

She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy with the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It's been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was going way to fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was sooo scared
She threw her hands up in the air
Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this all on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life
I know I've got to change
So from now on tonight
Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Oh, Jesus take the wheel
Oh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
Oh, take it, take it from me
Oh, why, oh