What Happens When You Lose

So I lost a bet as you heard on Monday, and my punishment was this blog. Yes I said punishment! As y'all know my friend, Miss Football, is a HUGE Oklahoma State fan from a small town like mine, Logan, NM! On Saturday her hometown played mine for the 1A Girls State Basketball Championship. Unfortunately as the last buzzer went off the Logan Lady Longhorns were victorious. So today I am going to tell you all about two of Miss Football's favorite things, small towns and Stillwater.

As I started thinking about how I was going to write this blog, I was clueless! First, I don't know crap about Logan (we were sworn enemies growing up on the court), and second, I AM AN OKLAHOMA SOONER FAN, not an Oklahoma State Cowboy. So it was obvious that I needed to bring in back up! Who better to tell me about her small town and Stillwater than Miss Football herself.

Small Towns
Miss Football has talked about her small town on numerous occasions and I can't help but agree with her. Much like my small town, her small town is filled with some of the best people you could find. People that shut down stores and drive 3 hours to pack the pit for basketball game, or sign up to bring casserole dishes when a loved one leaves us behind. People that would drop everything they are doing to help you gather cattle, or listen to you practice your speech before the state contest. This my friends is what small towns are all about. If you are from one, you know what I am talking about, if you aren't, you have no idea what you are missing out on.

Stillwater
Now this is where Miss Football went to college and I think it is safe to say that she fell in love with that town. This is a town where she met her best girlfriends, her favorite guys, and many memories that are irreplaceable. Now after reading all her stories over the past few years, I guess I can kind of see why she considers Stillwater "the happiest place in the world"! Now y'all don't go get crazy, I still do not like that awful orange color, but I can see how some people would. Its not just a symbol of OSU Cowboys and time to get your guns up, but a place to develop friendships that last a life time and the memories that keep you up years later as you laugh and reminisce.

So as a closing statement that I am being forced to say against my will, 

Logan and Stillwater are the best!

Have a great day lovelies!

My Final Winter Break

As I wrapped up what was my very last winter break, I couldn't help but reminisce and reflect on how truly blessed this chapter of my life has been. I can't help but look forward to everything God has to offer me in my next chapter.

With this being my last winter break, I must admit it sure was a great one, if not the best one yet! I was able to travel nearly 2000 miles across the state of New Mexico and west Texas! During those trips, I was able to see all my family and most of my good friends too!

After traveling back home, my mind couldn't help but be bombarded with tons of memories from my younger years. You have heard me talk about growing up in a small town before, but man it really was great! I mean yes I know you have more than the normal amount of drama and gossip, but don't all towns have that?

My small town was filled with people that drove pick-up trucks with trailers. People that would drop everything they were doing to help you out and people that always wanted the best for you. Over break I ran into one of my favorite elementary school teachers and it absolutely made my day. She is just one of the great people that I have had the privledge of meeting. My small town also introduced me to my High School BFF and the Future Famous Guy which I was able to see both of them during my break in Lubbock. I can't help but be happy thinking about all the good times in my life from that small town.

I don't mean to brag, but my life really is the best. But when it is filled with best friends that are able to talk you into dying your hair purple...again, and a Dad that tells you that one of the main characters on a tv serious would make nice grand kids, followed by a wink here from him and a big smile, how can you not brag.

All of this is just part of the reason why I smile every time I see a pick up truck and trailer, why my heart fills with joy when I drive through my small town, and why I can not be grateful enough for the beautiful life God has blessed me with and all the amazing people in it. When I think about the break and all the happy memories I had, I can't help but look forward to the next, new and exciting chapter ahead of me.

Prayer Warriors Needed

Alright friends I have a prayer request. For those of you who aren't from Eastern New Mexico or small towns across the nation let me fill you in a little on how we do. When there is a sports team in the state tournament, stores shut down, lights shut off, & the town goes to state to cheer them on. When ever somebody gets married you reserve an extra 200 seats, just for the hometowners. And y'all whenever a tragedy strikes family, friends, or neighbors.... We pray! We pray and we get our prayer chains working to help out whoever it is in need. Friends, this is when I need your help!

There is a sweet girl from a neighboring town of my hometown that was in a terrible boating accident Memorial Day weekend. Miss Shaina is still in ICU fighting for her life and touching people's lives all across the states of New Mexico and Texas. She has a facebook page set up under "Shainas Prayer Warriors" that updates everybody on her current condition and has 8700+ members that are currently praying for her.

So I ask of you to take a little time out of your hectic day to say a little prayer for her, or take some time to think about her and her loved ones. From personally having a close friend in a similar situation I know the pain and heart ache her loved ones are enduring. I ask you to pray for strength and faith for all those affected by this terrible tragedy. The power of Prayer is a wonderful thing! So, lets get together friends and help out a family in need.