During the GO trip every night we would have a 'holy huddle'. Darius would teach a lesson. I wanted to share what he taught.

The more tired I am, the less patience I will have.

Just because I'm obedient to God doesn't mean I won't suffer.

Patience=Long suffering. 2 Timothy 3:12 - In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted

I am rich. Ecclesiastes 5:10Whoever loves money never has money enough;
whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income.
This too is meaningless.

God wants me to use my money to benefit others.

Don't love money.

Desire a great name over great riches.

God wants us to continually be in communication with Him. James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.

God wants me to understand why I'm going through a trial and how He can use it for His glory.

Prayer can remove my problem or give me the grace I need to get through the situation.

Get righteous people to pray for me.

Just because I grow in age, doesn't mean I'll grow in maturity.

If I'm growing in my fiath, everyday, I should be more like Jesus than I was the day before.

Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Don't conform, be transformed.

Honestly evaluate my life in light of God's word.

Hear and do what God teaches you.

Have an awareness that extra trials will come.

Just because a kid doesn't start a relationship with Christ, doesn't mean they weren't listening.

God can bring good through bad circumstances.

Allow God to scatter me where He wasnts me to be.

So that's it! Great reminders. :)

Thankful

So this last month, being at camp and all, I heard a lot of people talk about stuff that was going on in their lives. Most of it bad. And after a while, it started to bother me. We have SO much to be thankful for, and yet they continue to complain about some thing in their life and ignore all the things that are actually good.
I'm not saying I don't complain about stuff...I've just finally realized what I have.
Here's some things you can be thankful for, even when things aren't great.
-That God DIED for you, and He loves you and is ALWAYS there for you.
-Your family. It may be a bit messed up haha but family is family!
-Your parents. They may be divorced, or you may have only one, but at least you have them. There are thousands of orphans, and here you are with parents and you hardly thank them for everything they do for you.
-Your friends. Do I really need to explain that one?
-A house. A bed. Clothes. FOOD.
-AIR CONDITIONING!
-Money. You may never have 'enough' but you always seem to get through...(thank God for that one...)
-Pets. Seriously, pets can bring so much joy.
-A phone, or computer.
-Music. You may not obsess over music as much as I do, but everyone loves music.
-Church. My church isn't even in it's own building! But I love it, and God uses it.
-Knowing that no matter what happens, you will always have God. I remember Tasha and Christina said something a few weeks ago at church...It was that once we have accepted Christ, He is always in us. So wherever we are, no matter what is going on, He is with us.
-Knowing that when you die, you are going to the best place-Heaven.
-Your health. Most of us aren't seriously sick or anything, right?
-Our country's freedom. And really, Obama hasn't done anything too crazy yet has he? :P
-Religious freedom. We don't have to worry about being killed or punished for following God, unlike other countries.

So you see, we really have a lot to be thankful for. And the Bible says to praise God, even in the storms. :)

Verses

Wow, two posts in a day!
So I've been doing this thing where when I'm really bored or I just don't know what to do about something, I read a chapter of the Bible and write down everything that stood out....Here's some from today.

Proverbs 16:2-3 all the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, but the Lord weighs the motives. commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Proverbs 16: 11 A just balance and scales belong to the Lord; All the weights of the bag are His concern.

Proverbs 16:17-18 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.

Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Proverbs 16:25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is god medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 17:27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

-Hayley

Viruses of Life

So we found out my computer has over 60 viruses. Wow. And what's weird is that I have virus protection on it. Apparently it hasn't worked haha.
But this reminds me of something; God is like virus protection...He's always there for us and He protects us. But sometimes He lets stuff happen to us. :)
That's why we need to trust Him and follow Him.
There's this verse I haven't been able to forget this past week. It's Psalm 66:15 As for me, I shall call upon God, and the Lord will save me.

Something cool that's happened--I'm saving up money for that super awesome camera I want. The problem was that I didn't really have a way of getting more money. I'm trying to sell some old show clothes but that hasn't gone anywhere. But I got a call on Monday from this lady I've babysat for and she asked if I could babysit every Monday in July from like 7:30 to 5. Of course I said yes! And then today I got asked to babysit tomorrow for someone. :) So now I'm going to have some more money. But I have a plan. Since we're going to the Grand Canyon in two weeks, and camp is in 3 weeks, I have decided to buy a smaller digital camera to have until I can get the big one. Haha I'm trying to decide between 3 Nikon's. Guess I'll decide at the store...

As you might be thinking, yes I am on my mom's computer. Haha which is a twin of mine.
Tonight is Mall Madness for church. Can't wait!

-Hayley

Update :)

Well this week has been pretty awesome. Josh came over Monday, and he came over Friday.
On Friday I was at Hunkapi from 7:45 to about 10:15. I helped with a lesson with this little boy who is going to be in a Special Olympics horse show next Saturday. We were practicing the barrel pattern. He enjoyed it quite a bit :) I think Joe Tom did too(the horse). One of the instructors/managers, Tara, said he used to be a roping/rodeo horse. We were only walking though. After that I lunged and groomed Will who I was supposed to ride in a lesson at 9. But the person never showed up so we cleaned stalls instead. :) fun.

On Saturday I was there from 7:15 to 11:15ish. I led Joe Tom in 3 one hour lessons. This week was better with the OT. (Hippotherapist, specializing in occupational therapy). The first week was a little off...she just wanted to get to know the 3 kids and she didn't know very much about the place or how things worked. So I basically had to guide her through stuff. But this week was much better.

The first little boy wasn't quite himself. Dawn(the OT) had him push a little wagon with some food in it to Joe Tom. Then we got him ready. For some reason the little boy DID NOT want to wear the helmet. But in order to be on a horse the kids HAVE to be wearing a helmet. So we walked all the way to the other side of the property to see the 'baby horses'. He was able to hold the other end of the lead rope and walk next to me leading Joejoe. He is so cute. His mom and dad and little sister came along with us. They are very nice. His little sister absolutely LOVED the baby horses. Hah who wouldn't??? They were adorable and very sweet. The whole family plus Dawn and her daughter were able to come right up to him and pet him. He seemed to enjoy is very much lol. After that they were able to put the helmet on the little boy and he rode Joe Tom back.

The next little boy is the one I've helped with when I worked on Thursdays. He is very relaxed on the horse. It's kind of sad to me though, because there is no verbal communication with him. His parents have taught him some sign language stuff(like what Darius and Nicole taught Torianna). But that's it. I could tell Dawn got a little disheartened with him. He did most of the things she asked him to do though.

After that, my favorite lesson came. It's a girl, and she is going into highschool actually. She's the most independent of the 3. She can talk, and do most normal things. Her favorite thing to do is ride backwards. Yes, backwards. Sitting BACKWARDS on Joe Tom. It's quite funny. She just giggles and says he's like a pillow. She learned parts of the horse. And instead of saying 'Withers' she would say 'Feathers'. LOl! Part of the time she was able to ride without the lead rope. I walked up in front of her and Dawn walked next to her.

During that lesson, Amanda was having a lesson in the other arena. There's a boy in that lesson...he's much older than the little boys in my lessons...
It was so cool though because he was actually cantering/loping on Tuff with a huge smile on his face. Cantering is a slower more controlled gallop. He wasn't flopping around or anything! It's so cool to see these people with so called disabilities get on a horse and ride somewhat independently(for some) and others ride completely by themselves. Controlling the horse and controlling how they sit and ride. Who says they can't do things??!

It makes it worth it-the heat, soreness-to see those kids riding and have a big smile on their faces, laughing and enjoying themselves. And even with kids like the little boy in the second lesson who doesn't talk, you can always tell if they're enjoying the ride. They're so relaxed, and there's a look of pure delight on their face. Those horses make such a difference in those kids' lives, and I thank God every day for them.

The girls' mom always thanks us before she leaves. So does her daughter. The way the mom says seems to come straight from her heart. She directly thanked me, then Joe Tom and Dawn. Each with the same passion. These people really do appreciate what we(and the horses) do and know that it makes a difference in their childrens's life. That's what I love about it. That's what makes it so worth working in the heat and getting sore from walking 3 straight hours in a row. I love it. I will miss is very much the two weeks I will be gone from it for GO. I will miss those kids. Their smiles, their energy. And I will also miss Joe Tom :)


Now for some other random info. Ok so I just heard Miley Cyrus on a country station. Ew.
Praise band this weekend was fun. Lol. And now I can finally get some rest. hah this afternoon all I did was lay down and watch Untold Stories of the ER. This guy broke his ankle and since he didn't have health insurance, made a cast for it out of concrete!!!! He ended up hurting it worse and causing chemical burns on his foot. He also hurt his side and stitched it up with a copper wire. Seriously people??!! Then this gunman went wild in a hospital and shot a doctor in the head and side. He survived and recovered to go back to work. Wow! Then this 6 year old kid was thrown from a car in an accident. He fractured his skull, broke his jaw, lost teeth, broke an arm and a leg. He fully recovered. With the help of physical therapy ;) And then this other little boy had brain bleeding because he got hit in the head with just a golfball and almost died. Jeez! Talk about live like you were dying.

I haven't been all too excited about GO until about now...hah the week before. I guess I just don't want to leave. for a week. And not be able to see or talk to certain people ;) But I can do it. Hopefully.

Well my fingers hurt from typing. Wow I didn't know I could talk this much!! I will leave you with this :)

Happy Birthday Cat!!

Happy Birthday Cat! My now, 23 year old horse. :)

Hunkapi

So tonight was my first real time volunteering at Hunkapi. The last two weeks was training.

First, I groomed and tacked up Joe Tom. He's very sweet. :) Then this little boy came, (we're not allowed to share names), and he rode him. I led, and the the instructor and another lady side walked. It was so cool though, because the little boy was pretty much screaming and was upset. But as soon as he got on Joe Tom, he was completely calm. In fact, he almost fell asleep!!! Isn't that so amazing???
The instructor had him hold the reins on the 'green part' for 2 seconds. Then we trotted for 5 seconds, five times. And they got the little boy to hold the reins for 5 seconds! :D He had really good balance....and the instructor said I did good leading. Had a good pace. :)

After that, I got Will. He is a black Thoroughbred. And he is tall. And strong. I felt really small lol. About five students, 2 of which I think are volunteers, were going to take their Intermediate 1 test. I got to ride with them because Will needed to be exercised. Haha the instructor told me I needed tight reins with him...but apparently she meant really tight! Seriously the only way he would behave was if I had really short reins with him. I think the bit he was using ain't strong enough for him?? Eh? Maybe? Lol but that's okay...He's a Thoroughbred. What should I expect? Lol. He also had his girlfriend, Lily, in there with us. It's so cute cause he's pure black, and she's is pure white. And deaf. With pretty blue eyes. Can't blame him! Haha they're also stall buddies so...he kept trying to be by her...and he liked to race. Haha anyways...after that we took off all the tack, and then hosed the horses off.
And now, I have 13 hours of community service for Go! Almost there! Haha and now I'm sore.

But it was so worth it-the heat, running, speedy giant horse...hehe it was fun. Can't wait til next week!!!