Branson, MO!

Well, I know I didn't post about this as soon as I should have but anyways, here it is.

Last Thursday we (my brother and I) went to Branson, MO for a choir tour. Thursday we sang and got critiqued by the judge. Our choir director didn't like the judge because during his critique he helped her direct and she said he was lucky he didn't get a punch in the nose!

After we sang we went to the Dixie Stampede and had a blast! The dinner they served each person was huge! they gave us each a whole rotisserie chicken, a slice of pork, a bowl of soup, a biscuit, corn on the cob and a huge apple turnover type dessert! If I had eaten all that I wouldn't have needed a meal for the next week! It was, however, very good and the show was even better!

At the beginning we were divided up into the North and the South. Then they did a lot of really neat tricks during the first half. In the second half they had a series of races and contests between the North and the South (I forgot to say, we were on the Southern side).

Some of the contests were between audience members, like the stick-horse race and the chicken chase. Others were between members of the cast, like the Ostrich race. Still others were between animals representing each side, like the pig race (I know, some of these were pretty crazy!). Our side, the South, was winning but because it goes against history for the South to win the contestants from the show made sure that the North won. Phooey! Oh well, it was all for fun!

Friday we went to Silver Dollar City (in case you don't know, Silver Dollar City is an amusement park). I had a blast! I love roller coasters and I'll ride anything! We rode a new ride that they have called The Great Swing (click on the picture to see a video of what the ride is like!) It was really fun! I have to get off now so I will end this post although I might add on to it later!

-ellentia

**Edit**
FYI, Specter, the changes made since this was first posted are template changes, nothing exciting! (except that I figured out how to change the colors and font of my template so it is a one-of-a-kind template!)

Confirmation Sunday

Well, since I didn't get to post about this last Sunday I will post about it now. Last Sunday was confirmation Sunday which means that everyone who was in the confirmation class gets confirmed and joins the church as full members.

Jc and I participated in the class so we were both confirmed, even though we have already been baptized. It was really neat and now I am an official member of the Methodist church.

During the service we had to stand up in front of the church and take our vows and then we went and talked with a minister and then your family and friends came down and prayed over you. I was trying so hard not to cry (because I was happy, not sad) but unfortunately the tears got the better of me : }

It was kinda funny, I got four crosses that day! Well, I have to go clean up and pack for a choir trip to Branson Missouri (I will post about the trip afterwards) and so I will go for now!
-Ellentia

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-ellentia

Footprints

One Night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking on the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you the most you would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

I just love that story. I don't know who wrote it but whoever they are they did a good job. Today, the craziest thing happened. Today (yes, in April) it snowed! Not a big heavy snow but a light feathery snow that won't stick. Maybe if were lucky it'll snow on Easter! Wouldn't that be something! Well, I need to go now so to all you who read my blog (Specter) thank you for your constant support and good day!

-Ellentia