Is Summer really almost over?

Hey everyone! I know I haven't posted in a really long time! Forgive me for that! I just had a couple pictures to share with you all, and one other thing, and then I hope to have some more pictures and stuff up soon about our summer! :D (p.s. I can NOT believe summer is almost over already! :'( ........)


First of all......... On July 16th, I had the privilege of hearing Selah in concert LIVE at the Christian Conference Center we go too in the summer in Alton Bay, NH!!!!!! It was absolutely AMAZING!!!!! I was so glad that I got to go!!!! Here are some pictures...

Myself, Susanna and Caleb with Selah :)

Yeah, so it was pretty awesome! I saw this the other day, and I really liked it and thought I would share it with you all! :D


Things for Which to be Thankful:


The spouse who complains when dinner is not on time, because s/he is home with me, not with someone else.


The teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because that means she is at home & not on the streets.


The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.


The taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.


The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.


My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.


A lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.


All the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech.


The space I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.


My huge heating bill because it means I am warm.


The lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear.


The piles of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.


Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive.


The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I'm alive.


Getting too much email bogs me down but at least I know I have friends who are thinking of me.


So, next time you start to complain about something, I encourage you to look for something to be thankful for! Look for one of God's many blessings in your life! You might be surprised by what you find! :D


In Christ,
~Karissa~

My Commitment As A Christian

MY COMMITMENT AS A CHRISTIAN

I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of Jesus Christ.

I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.

I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded.

I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear.

I cannot be bought, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me because my banner will be clear!

{I got this from an email forward that I really liked! :) Hope you enjoyed it too! :)}

This is a video that my Uncle sent to me one time, and I thought it was soooo good! I hope you enjoy it too! (At first, you're thinking "where is this going?" But then, as it keeps going, you get it. :)

Giveaway @ Duggar Family Blog

Hey everyone,

Real quick, I just wanted to let you all know that there is a giveaway over at the Duggar Family Blog... They are giving away two autographed copies of their new book: A Love That Multiplies! So head on over there, and enter for a chance to win! :) http://www.duggarsblog.blogspot.com

Love,
Karissa :)

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Skydiving

Hey everyone! These are pictures of my Auntie Jenn and Uncle Dan skydiving! They went last Saturday, and it was so fun to watch! I think I'm ready to try it now! lol! After seeing them, it looked so fun, and I want to try it now. :) sorry, I am a little behind on blogging, but hopefully I will update more often now!

Getting ready to skydive

Some of the equipment they use

the "funny looking hats" lol :)

Some more of the equipment

The suits

Auntie Jenn waves to the camera and gets ready to get on the plane

Uncle Dan gets ready to get on the plane

Auntie Jenn boards the plane

Uncle Dan boards the plane

Closing the door

And it starts...

And it goes...

Up...

Up...

Up...

Up...

Up...

And away... okay, literally... away! You are probably thinking "what's the big deal, anyone could go outside any day and take a picture of the blue sky" But if you look reeeaaallly close, you can see the plane and two skydivers (click on it to make it larger, you may be able to see better.) :)

Okay, so I just have noooo idea why this went on here like this... don't ask me.

This is not either of them, but I thought it was a cool picture. :)

Uncle Dan is the pink (with the tiny spot of blue) and Auntie Jenn is the purple and yellow... I thought this picture was pretty cool too. :)

Uncle Dan gets closer...

And he lands... eek! Someone's head got in the way... oops! :P I didn't think it was Uncle Dan, so I had to turn really fast to get his landing. :P

Auntie Jenn gets closer to landing...

Uncle Dan, finally on the ground (okay, that makes it sound like he was in the air forever. lol, not finally I guess... just... there he is on the ground.... okay that sounds lame, I'm just gonna skip to the next one. lol)

HERE SHE COMES!!!!

WOOHOO!!!!

Coming in for the landing...

And...

She (they) land(s). :)

After getting done there, we went to Dunkin Donuts and each got a donut. This was Micah's. :)

Then we went to Uncle Dan's mom's house, and she had a neat waterfall, so I took a bunch of pictures...

This was a plaque in the garden that I really liked. :)

And this was when we got back... Uncle Dan's mom gave the littles some bubbles, and this is Daniel blowing them..... CUTIE PIE! <3

Okay, so that is it for pictures... I did have one more that I wanted to share with you (we took some pictures of us kids by the waterfall, and I wanted to post that), but I forgot, and I already had it all set up, and if I tried to post a picture, it would mess everything up, or delete a different picture, or.. yeah, you get the point. I already had some difficulties in posting these.... Oh well! Here they are, and I hope you enjoyed them.

Before I go,

This is a song that I have

Been really

enjoying recently,

and so I made a video,

and put a bunch of my pictures on there.

I hope you

enjoy! :)

YOU are God alone,

in the good times

AND

the bad!

That is something that I need

to remember often!

I hope you all have a good weekend!

In His Arms,

Karissa Noelle :)

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,

that ye may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Ghost.