Family

Ahhh, it was so nice to go home for Spring Break. I definitely needed a break from Edmond. However, I absolutely DID NOT want to leave Ryan. I loved being around my family and just enjoying time spent with them. Today whenever I left home, I got a little emotional, call me a baby if you want, but I don't get to come home for almost a month and I'm used to going home every other weekend. I have a really close-knit relationship with my parents/brother and it's hard NOT to be around them!

I mean, look at these pictures, how could you not love them:

I don't know how I'm going to make it a month in Germany without seeing them....

On a Mission for God,
Cherish

Giveaway?

Okay, so I decided to spice things up a little bit...

I would like to have more followers on my blog. So here's what I'm going to do...
Once my blog reaches 50 followers, I will give away the below print to the person who referred the 50th follower! It will just be the size of your basic picture, but I will frame it and send if off to ya.

Here's the photos: (you can choose from the two)...

So, ready settt...GO! Invite your friends to follow my blog and get a prize! Also, I created an etsy in effort to try and make a little more money for my trip to Germany! They are a little steep as of now, but I'm just trying to see what they would go for. I plan to take more scenic pictures tomorrow, so there are more to come!

Go visit my etsy!

On a mission for God,
Cherish

-Phil. 4:13

Oh, this week (especially tonight)  is going to be so busy and hectic. It's midterms week. I'm sure that those of you who are out of college now, still even cringe at the thought of that. I'm just wanting to know is there a light at the end of this LONG LONG tunnel? What's particularly funny about this upcoming week is the fact that while I know it's going to be crazy busy, I'm not really all that stressed like I used to get about things. I'm proud to say I know why. Jesus has full control of this week and I couldn't be more excited that He does. He is lifting the burden (stress) off my shoulders and carrying it for me. My dear friend, Taryn, blogged a little bit about that this week. Well, kinda. :) It really made me think. Go read it.

Secondly, another dear friend and roommate, Alicia, told me the other day, "Stressing about something really gets you nowhere. What does stress accomplish? Nothing. It just puts more pressure on you." Okay, so that's probably not exactly what she said, but that's the point she was trying to make. She is wise beyond her years.

Thirdly, as all of you know by now, I have committed to going to Germany for a month this summer to do mission work with MRCC. If you would like to donate, feel free. I've listed the information in a previous blog. Please keep me and the rest of the group in your prayers as we prepare for this.

Answer me this...

So, this good ole scripture popped in my head today:

Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." - 1 Cor. 15:33

What do you think this means?!

Germany Bound

So, I'm sure most of you know by now that:

I AM GOING TO GERMANY THIS SUMMER TO DO MISSION WORK!!! I could not be more excited to go and share God's word with the German Natives. A trip like this is pretty expensive seeing as how I will be staying in Germany for a month. The cost you ask? Just a measly $3,250. So, if you would like to donate, the address and information to send the donation to will be mentioned at the end of this post.

Secondly, I ask that pray for myself and the other members going on this trip as we prepare for it. :)

Also, if you want more information about the trip, let me know and I send you an e-mail or facebook message or a letter in the mail if you'd like! :)

That is all!

On a mission for God,
Cherish

If you are wanting to donate send your envelope to:

Memorial Road church of Christ
ATTN: Summer Missions
2221 E. Memorial Rd.
Edmond, OK 73013

Make sure you put somewhere on there that it is for Cherish Sheffield for the Germany Singing Campaign!

82

That is how many days I have left until I go to Germany! yay!


That is also how many days I have left to lose weight. I've currently lost a little over 15 lbs but I am kind of stuck on doing bad and not working out like I should be. I was watching "I Used To Be Fat" tonight on MTV and it's has me inspired. So, I've made my very own countdown chart and will be hanging it on my wall until I find nails big enough to hang 82 sheets of paper.

I WILL be skinny by the time I leave for Germany and I WILL look good. Bye bye bad food, hello healthy crap. I can eat all the Weinerschnitzel I want when I get to Germany!

Pray for me! :)

On a mission for God,
Cherish

Valentines Day

-stole this from an e-mail at work. So so true. :)

A special guy, romantic dinners, moonlight walks, carriage rides.....ahh, falling in love. Its wonderful. Even more special is when he sends a card or note with his loving thoughts written inside. You read it often, imagining his voice and seeing the love in his eyes. Treasured love letters are bundled together and tied with ribbon or kept in a special box. They are a record of your growing love for one another.




God has sent you love letters, too. His Word, the Bible, is filled with descriptions of His love for you. It tells of His sacrifices for you, His plans for you, His hopes for you. It describes what He has already done for you and His other loved ones.



The words of Scripture affirm His unfailing, eternal commitment to you. He loves you and He wants you to know that. Read His Word as if it were a love letter. You'll be overwhelmed with the extravagance of His love for you.


On a mission for God,
Cherish