Let Freedom Ring!!!

The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is celebrated because of the United States' freedom from Britain. This National holiday is associated with fireworks, picnics, concerts, barbeques, and much more. Every year we celebrate, but do we really stop and think why. It's just another careless holiday. We get excited because we get off of work, and we get to stuff our faces and pop firecrackers. Freedom is a big deal. More so than America being free from Britain, we are free from sin. When thinking about Freedom we should all be lead to think about our Freedom that came from the cross. Before we can truly be free from anything else, we must accept the gift Christ has given us. July 4th is a great day to be thankful for all of our Freedoms, as a Nation and as individuals in our daily walk with God. Tomorrow I pray that we would all be conscious of the true meaning of this great holiday, and instead of being mindless to food, and fun really think about all we have been freed from. Have a happy 4th of July. Spend it with people you love, and together share in God's wonder.


And I'm singing for freedom
I know I'm not the only one
Praying to the one
Who can bring me this freedom
I'm ready for change

**AMANDA**

Let's Grow Old Together

A Week In The Life...

The past few days have been pretty crazy. Wednesday night we had my parents over for dinner. We ordered pizza, and just sat around and talked. Then we hung out with some friends from church. Thursday was payday, and DATE NIGHT!!! Me and Mike ate at Chilis, and then came back to the apartment and watched Forest Gump. It was the first time I have ever seen that movie and it was pretty amazing. I got off work today at noon, and I came home and took a three hour nap. It was pretty great. Then we went to Hobby Lobby and got a really cute zebra rug for our entry-way. After that we went to the Wyman's for some more pizza, and The A-Team. It was a really good movie. We are now back at the apartment for a few minutes, so I can blog, and Mike can drink coffee. He's a big coffee drinker now. Tomorrow we have a trip to Midland planned, and a B-day party for my friend Sarah. We are also still looking for Mike a car, so if anyone knows of anything please let us know. Well, I think it's time to take Mike home, and get to bed. I'll keep you posted with more beautifully outrageous thoughts.

(Our Rug)

**AMANDA**

Two Lives Becoming One LIFE!!!

For those of you that don't know, I am getting married August 7th, 2010 to the most amazing man on the planet. We began dating in January, got engaged in February, and have been spending our time since then preparing our special day. Michael Adrian Mirano has been my best friend for over a year now, and I am so blessed to have in my life. I truly don't deserve all the love he pours out. I have never been happier in my life, nor had such an urgency to pursue God. Things are going super great, and I can't wait for the next chapter of my life to begin. I moved into our first apartment in May, and Mike will move in August 7th. We have a one bedroom apartment on the third floor of Brady Station. It has been so much fun decorating together, and putting our own unique personalities into our home. Mike is currently working on getting his license, and we are looking for his first car. We both work at Vital Signs, and Mike is planning on beginning college at UTPB in the fall. Everything is happening so fast, but I wouldn't trade any of our crazy times. Well, it's way too late for me to be blogging. I'll be back tomorrow with more beautifully outrageous thoughts. ;)

**AMANDA**