Drew Brees:Coming Back Stronger

So I finished reading a book called "Coming Back Stronger" written by Drew Brees. Drew Brees seems like a great guy and role model. Also a great inspiration with his faith and his ability to trust God and lean to Him and not blame him for anything. He as I wrote above, "Coming Back Stronger". It is a great book. I recommend it to everyone to read. I have never met Drew, but think it would be awesome to meet him and I hope to be able to meet him one day. Now for alittle details from the book. Drew grew up in a very sports-minded family. They were always a very athletic and competitive family. They competed in all sports at every get together that they had. Drew first played football for Westlake High School, where he even almost quit playing football. With talking to his mom he decided to stick it out and play. And he ended up being the starting JV quarterback his sophomore year and his junior year, he was the varsity starter. But then he tore his ACL at the end of his junior year season and heading into the third round of the playoffs. He could of just gave up right then and there and not play football again. But he pushed through rehab and got better and came back stronger. And with this injury, he listened God in church after it happened. And he became stronger in his faith. He strengthened his relationship with God and trusted God. He believed in God and that God had a reason for his injury. He didn't get mad at God or even blame him, but used the injury as I said to grow closer to God and listen to God and learn things happen for a reason and you can grow and learn from what happens in your life. And because of his injury the year before, alot of the colleges didn't sign Drew to their college or even give him a chance. But he didn't give up the hope. But then Purdue looked at him and wanted him. So he ended up at Purdue University. Also that is where he met his future wife, Brittany. After college he was drafted to San Diego. And he played for the Chargers until his shoulder injury. And again he didn't give up. He was determined to get better. He worked hard and relied on God. And once again, he came back stronger. And then when he was able to come back to play football, the Chargers wouldn't let him start. He would of been the back up quarterback. So he looked at different teams and waited for one to pick him. But it seemed like no one wanted to take a chance on him. But then it came that two teams were looking to have him play for them. The New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins. He visited both teams and ended up choosing New Orleans Saints. While their first few seasons didn't go as well as they hoped, Drew didn't give up. He kept at it and was a great leader to his team. He treated them like family and helped them out. And over the years, they grew and got better and even ended up being Superbowl Champions in 2009. Also in 2009, Drew and Brittany had a son name Baylen. Now you will have to read the book for more details on the games and injuries and also about his life. But before I go, here are some quotes I like that Drew mentions throughout the book. Drew prayed to God and trusted Him even when his arm hurt so bad and he was in complete agony. He had prayed, "God, I know that if You bring me to it, You will bring me through it. I know You have a plan, but quite honsetly I don't see it right now. But I know it's there. I know I have to believe. I know I need to have faith. I have to trust You. And I do trust You. But it's hard right now." Yeah, he said it's hard right now, but he still trusted in God and believed Him. He didn't give up. And he didn't stop believing in God or trusting Him. Here are some more quotes: "You're only as strong as your weakest link." "But no one ever said the Christian faith is about living according to your own terms or time table. It's about dropping anchor when you're in an unpredictable place. It's about knowing that though things may not make sense on paper, you have to trust God to see the bigger picture. You have to choose to live from the heart and trust what you cannot see." "If God leads you to it, he'll lead you through it. Everything happens for a reason, and everything is part of his master plan." "If you let adversity do it's work in you, it'll make you stronger. When you come out on the other side, you just may be amazed at the things God has allowed you to accomplish-things you might not have bleieved were possible." "All God wants is for you to utilize the talents and abilities He has given you-to be the best you can be and to reach your full potential. All you have to do is give Him the credit in return." "I truly believe that God can use anything-even an injury-for good. I believe that God has a plan for people's lives, even when that plan doesn't work out they way we think it should." "God's refining process is never easy. God's sometimes puts us in the fire, and it's going to hurt, but it will mold and shape us into the people he intends for us to be." And this quote is from his wife Brittany, "That which does not kill you makes you stronger." Well that is all. Want to know more..like I said, go read "Coming Back Stronger." I highly recommend that you read this book. It's a great book on Drew. It's also inspirational. Hope you liked this blog. :)

Mothers day

• Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful and caring mother! Also to all the other mothers out there...HAPPY MOTHER'S Day!!

A little bit of everything

Let's see..I last posted on Thursday.  Thursday I worked at night.  It was a pretty good night.  Wasn't too bad, not too busy, but not overly slow.  I was with another supervisor, so it felt like old times before I became supervisor.  The other lady closed both registers and did the reports.  I took trash down and vaccuumed.  But then I did take the deposit for her.  But when I got to the bank, the deposit box was out of order.  Well let's say I was a little frustrated and mad.  But then I called my manager and was told what to do.  I took the deposit back into the store and then was fine after that.  Friday work was so busy and people just seemed to be everywhere!! We were so busy almost the whole night.  I was fine up until maybe the last 40 mins.  Then the people were starting to annoy me and kids were annoying me.  Usually I am not like that.  I don't know what happened.  But I just breathed deep and ignored them the best I could and kept my frustrations to myself.  Then finally when everyone was gone, I was trying to count the drawer and was coming up over.  Then I realized I didnt have the right report printed out.  So once I got all the right reports printed I counted the drawers and everything came out.  I kind of went fast though.  I messed up doing the reports, beacuse I tried to rush.  Now I didn't save it, so I was able to go back through and do it right.  And then everything came out right.  But I really really need to slow down! I need to take my time and not rush! I mean really, I have no where really I need to be.  Yeah, I'd like to get home and relax before bed.  But I really need to slow down and take my time.  Work needs to come first and come out right.  And then when everything is down and I know I did my best, and am truly done with things, then come home and relax.  So like I said really there is no reason I should rush.  I need to take my time.  It seems no matter how hard I try I always want to rush and get things done early and get out of there to come home.  What I need to do is what I do sometimes.  I need to pray to God more and have Him truly help me out and help me to slow down.  Take my time.  Ok..well enough on that.  

Thurs and Fri-other than work I have been reading alot.  My Bible, Daily Devotional, and Bible Verses through my email.  I also had Jasper out alot.  He loves to be out.  Even if he just sits or lays down.  He is funny.  :)  I also have been reading my book.  I am reading about Drew Brees.  He is a good man and Christian.  His book is good so far.  I never met him, but he seems like a good man.  I hope one day I can get to meet him too.  Well..not too much else.

Today(Saturday)-I was off all day.  I was so glad.  :)  It was so nice and beautiful.  I loved it out.  I mostly relaxed today, but then why shouldn't I?  I mean I do deserve a day to relax right?  Well anyway..yeah I relaxed all day.  I had Jasper out alot and most of the day.  We walked around and sat.  I also read alot. My Bible, Bible Verses online and my Devotional.  Also some of my book on Drew Brees.  It's still really good.  I am enjoy reading about Drew.  Then I did shoot some hoops.  Fun!  Later my brother and I went for a walk to the bridge.  It was fun.  Saw some little fishies, threw some rocks in and took some pictures.  But other than that, I really didn't do much.  As I said..I relaxed and had a peaceful day off.  Now I have Jeff Dunham on.  He is funny!

I also was reading some of a friend's old blogs.  Some of them are so great and helpful to me.  She is such a godly person.  She is a Christian and such an inspiration.  And a role model to me and others.  Yeah she is younger than me, but that is how I feel.  She is the type of person and Christian I want to be.  I mean I am a Christian, but I really I don't feel like I do much to show it.  I don't go to church, because my parents don't.  And I don't drive, so it's really not that easy for me to go.  And I really don't have too much money to donate either to charities.  So yeah, I really don't feel like I am pleasing God.  I know He loves me no matter what, but I just can't help but feel like I am not living up to my potentional.  I am not being a good Christian.  I do read my Bible and share my Devotional sometimes and sometimes religious pictures.  And I pray for others all the times when they ask me too.  But yeah..I'm really not the best person or Christian.  It's something I really need to work on.  

Well..not too much else going on.  So goodnight everyone!!

Posting Things

So yesterday I basically was mad and writing what I feel. I really shouldn't write it all online. Why? I mean there is only a slim chance that people who I am talking about will read this. You might be thinking..how do I know? Well this blog site, I haven't shared with anyone I know. Again you might be thinking why? Well I guess, because I want something to be my own. No one copying my idea or doing something that I started first. I did add this site to other sites under websites, but I doubt anyone paid attention or even cares. But yea, with hardly anyone knowing about this blog I can freely type what I want and hope that someone out there will read it and enjoy reading it. I know it's boring at times, but hey..my life is kind of boring. But even then I should becareful what I write about. I don't want people to come across this and automatically think I am talking about them. Although some days I really think why post anything at all? Why not just write everything in a journal? Because alot of time, I feel as if I am wasting my time by posting blogs. Well by posting anything. Because no one comments my stuff. Or even follows my blog. Do people even read my blog? Sometimes I feel I am just writing form myself and wasting time. But I am sure there is someone out there reading my blog, but just not.commenting it. And who knows down the road, maybe God will surprise me and let someone comment me and follow my page. Only He and time can tell. Guess that's why they say don't quit. Never give up. You just never know what the future will hold and never know who is reading your work and if it's helping anyone, because it just might be. But I probably won't be writing too much on my feelings on here, don't want to start anything. I should really learn how to confront my feelings head on and talk to the person instead of writing about it on a public site. But sometimes I really hate hurting people and sometimes people take the truth hard and get all defensive on you and hate you anyway. But it's something I want to work on. Tell the truth fully and not be afraid to stand up for myself. I shouldn't have to do something I am not comfortable with. But anyway...enough on that. * * * Not too much has happened lately. Mostly have Jasper out, read, work and some more. Nothing exciting anyway. Sometimes I wish my life was more exciting, but then it's nice to be able to enjoy a simple and peaceful life.

Not to except so much

I really try to be a good person and not expect so much from people. I try not to get my hopes up, so later I am just crushed. But you know what..I end up getting my hopes up and crushed. And I still expect things from people. But like I said..in the end I get hurt..crushed. Also disappointed and mad. Some examples would be like when I comment someone so much on their fb page and I think they would do the same, but no. They don't. They ignore me. Or they would write back to my comment but they don't. Or if I write someone a letter, well I expect to get one back from them. And sometimes they say they will but I never hear from them or they say they have one started but months pass by and I still don't hear from them. I know these are stupid little things, but I can't help it. Sometimes it's the littlest things that can really hurt someone. And I hate liars and braggers. And that the fact that some people think that the world revolves around them, well guess what!! It doesn't. And sometimes people can be so clueless when it comes to what I wrote. Some people think you are talking about them when in reality it's people in general, but then others agree with you but it's them who you are talking about. Some days I wish I could get rid of fb. Because it usually turns into one big ol drama fest. And if it wasn't for some people, I think I would close mine. But some people are so nice and caring and it's the only way to talk to them. So yea I don't want to get rid of it just yet. But only time and God can tell how long I keep it. And another thing I hate is when someone gets mad over how you do your fb page or who you keep ir delete as friends. I mean it's MY fb page, not yours! And if people are going to ignore me and not bother me, than why keep that person as a friend!! And I hate to be mean, but I kind of feel like I got lied to this past week. I can't say for sure, but that is how I feel. Well I could go on, but don't really have the time or patience right now..some people I swear are annoying on purpose!!

Goal and more

You know..even if you only work at something just for the day or even 15 minutes or so and you accomplish your goal, it feels so great. Like today my brother and I were shooting hoops like we basically do everyday after lunch except weekends, but anyway.. We were talking and shooting hoops and he said something about shooting with his left arm even though his dominant hand is the right. Like me. But while I was shooting normal, I thought it'd be cool to try something different. So I made a goal to at least one time get the ball in the hoop with my left hand. So while I tried alot of times in between shooting with my right hand. I came close a few times and then way off others. I prayed to God that He help me or at least let me get one left handed shot in the hoop. And while it didn't happen right away when I prayed, it was a few minutes later. And I got my left handed shot in the hoop. I was so happy and God answered my prayer in His own time. :) So I shot a few more right handed but then quit. I was tired. But it did feel good to try something new and succeed at it. * * * Well..not much has been going on lately. Nothing too exciting. I work. Work is still going good. As usual some days are busy and others are so slow and boring. Supervisor job is good too. * * * I had Jasper out alot. He loves to be out. Even if he just lays somewhere. Also have been reading my Bible, Bible Verses and Daily Devotional. Not sure when I last wrote and what I was reading. But I finished reading The Hunger Games Triology. Lately I finished Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Both were good. Now I am taking a break from reading fiction(fake) stories and reading something true. I'm reading Coming Back Stronger by Drew Brees. It's good so far. After this book, my manager gave me a book to borrow, so I will be reading that one next. So other than working, reading and having Jasper out. Not too much else has been going on. I have gone for some walks, shot hoops, watched tv. On Sunday, my parents and I went to Keithan's Bluebird Garden. Although I didn't see any bluebirds. Lol. Lots of pretty flowers though. * * * Well there's more I would like to write about, but I am getting tired as it is almost midnight and I am on my phone and my touchscreen is really starting to get on my nerves. Errr!! Haha So I will end here. Not sure how many people read this. Never get any comments. Well goodnight.