God is amazing

You know I picked the title for my blog for a reason. God works in so many, wonderful and mysterious ways. It is sad so many people cannot see this. God created this wonderful world, and everything works in harmony in it. God sends people into our lives to show us the good and bad in us, to bring love and happiness when we need it most. 

But equally God can make life hard, or the decisions people make, make life hard, but you know no matter how tough things are God makes them right. I have used this phrase a lot in the past week "God knows what He's doing.... yup He knows" and its true. When going through hard times you may say "God why are you doing this to me" but really when you look back you are usually glad that it happened because, eventually, good came out of it.

This happened recently with Chicken and I. We were having fights almost every day of the week. I was not nice to her at all, and I didn't notice until one day she just exploded and it all came out. I hurt her so much, she didn't even want to look at me. She told me we would never be best friends again, never go to see each other, nothing. I thought it was all over.

I asked God why would He take away someone that I cared about so much (even though it was my fault she was gone in the first place). I knew I had to change, change my mood swings, watched what I said and I had to become more independent. I prayed firstly that I  would change, not completely, but change my "clingy" attitude, then I prayed that my friendship with Chicken would not end. A good friend of mine, a one I met online actually ;) (you know who you are) told me to say 3 Hail Mary's a day, and I did.

A few weeks later I am a way better person. I have realized jealousy pushes people away, fighting is no use and giving people a bit of space and freedom does not mean they forget about you, in fact it was the best thing I've done. Chicken and I are now the best of friends and loving every minute of it!! 

So even though it may have not seemed like God was doing any good by "making" - not the right word to use- fight, He knew I would become a better person at the end of it all.

OK you are probably sick of hearing about Chicken and I but we have went through a lot. I know I depend on her for a lot and probably sound immature but still God is my rock! :)

Sunday

This Sunday has been a brilliant one. As  I posted earlier Chicken and I were arguing yesterday, well what I thought was an argument but it was not at all, anyway we've sorted it all out and are back to the way we were- happy, delighted, best of friends. I really don't like the way I worry so much although I am learning day by day that God knows what is planned for my life, so worrying is no use. Chicken played a match with the county team and the Coach was very impressed, this gives her a good chance of being on the senior team!! I'm so proud of her :)

We didn't get to mass AGAIN. I cannot wait until I can drive or move out so I can go to mass whenever I feel like it and especially on Sundays. I watched a little mass on TV though but it's not the same. 

I have a day off from school tomorrow so it's only 4 days of school this week woohoo! Hopefully I will get lots of study done this week because time is running out. 

I don't know why but this weekend I've been thinking a lot about marriage and family life. I really can't wait to find the right guy, get married and have a family. I feel this is what God is calling me to do. Ever since I was 13 or 14 I've dreamed about having a family of my own.

 I know some people say that that age is too young to be thinking about things like that, but I was. And ever since then all I want in life is a Husband and kids (obviously when I'm older), I can't wait for my wedding day, kids birthdays, schooling-just basically watching them grow. Reading blogs here has also made me more excited about my life and the future. Hopefully God will provide me with everything I need to be a good wife, mother and person in the future. For now though its back to the books!!

This week

This week has been good. Things have gone a bit pear- shaped between Chicken and I and I don't know what I've done!! I am going to try to ring her tonight, hopefully she will answer and be in a good mood.

Studying has also gone badly this week. Only 4 weeks to the leaving Cart so I better get my skates on! I done well in my Irish test (that I didn't study for) so I am proud of that :) although I really need to start studying! 

Its the Month of May, the month dedicated to Our Lady. What a lovely month!! This month I will try my best to say 3 Hail Mary's a day, and try to say the Rosary when I can. For me Mary is such a good example of kindness, happiness, peace and love. The love she showed for God is just amazing! I don't know how other religions don't regard her as someone special because for me Mary is a person who we can all model our lives on, especially women. 

If we all show the same dedication to God and to our families as Mary did the world will be such a better place. If the women model their lives on Mary there would be no need for cruel abortions and women would work on their marriage instead of taking the easy option- divorce (although I know sometimes its the only option to protect other family members). Mary is an excellent Saint, Queen of Heaven, Mother of God and this May we should all pray to her and acknowledge her very important role in the life of Jesus

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Hi,

I'm finally back after the computer had some kind of breakdown. The week was good, I got a lot of study done :). It's exactly 5 weeks until the exams start so I really have to get studying hard.

I know that the exams aren't the end of the world, there are plenty of options of you do not do well in them. Some people don't see this and start to get really stressed, and they end up doing badly because they cannot concentrate. I hope this doesn't happen to any of my friends, or anyone sitting exams for that matter.

I cannot wait until they are finished. It will be really different not having the same routine everyday and seeing everyone in school either. College life will be very different but what's good is there are continuous assessments so your final grade doesn't depend on one big exam, one one day :)

OK apart from that rant the week was good, I've gotten on well with everyone, had good times, no bad so overall it was brilliant, I hope to have more weeks like it ha!

Rambling!

I just finished watching the film Padre Pio de Pietrelcina from youtube. The film is amazing and he deserved to become a Saint.  It also taught me that we can all overcome sin, no matter what the temptations are. Padre Pio was tempted by the Devil to go against God's agreement with him and save his Father from death, but he didn't. It would have been extremely difficult for him, knowing he could ask God to help him, but he didn't give into the devil's temptations, he made a promise with God and he kept it.

This made me think about sin in our own lives. Our temptations must be fairly minor compared to the ones Padre Pio encountered. He didn't give in, not once. He kept his faith in God no matter what he was accused of and no matter how hurt he felt he didn't turn his back, in fact, this made his faith stronger.

Sin is awful, and sadly we all sin, everyone does. So this is why God gave us the sacrament or confession, and what a blessing! I can never see how people don't think it's necessary to confess their sins, and there are many churches who believe this too. 

Confession is one of the greatest sacraments.  Time and time again God forgives us, He is probably sick of hearing the same sins but still He forgives. To me that is what is great about God, He never turns our back on us, yet some of us turn our backs on Him, go against His teachings, doubt Him and some leave for good and never come back. Well they are missing out! Big time! I suppose the only thing we can do is to try our best to get them back, if they don't listen well then we give it to God and let them decide, this reminds me of a verse I read last night Matthew 18:15-17.

Typical me. How did I get from writing about the film to confession! Hope I didn't bore you too much. ( And I would recommend the film, it's really good)

Irish Potato Famine Part 2: Potato blight in Ireland

Part 2: Potato blight in Ireland

There were many reports of blight in Ireland in the years prior to the famine but in September 1845 it was official, blight was widespread in Ireland. In November 1845 it was said that over one third of the potato crop had been destroyed.

In 1846 three quarters of the harvest was lost to blight. It was in autumn 1846 when the first deaths caused by starvation were recorded and they weren't the last. There are no exact figures to show how many people died from starvation but I'm pretty sure it was thousands.

It must have been awful to see such hunger and starvation right on your doorstep!!

This week

Hi,

imagine this time next week I will be back in school after 2 weeks off!!! The thoughts of going back :(. These past few days have been good. Me and Chicken are definitely back to our usual selves YAY!!! She always makes my day more interesting from boy problems to injuries to just having fun. I thought I wouldn't go to her house again, went there Monday :) so slowly but surely things are going back to "normal". I thank God for this because He controlled the way things were going to go, and it turned out things went brilliant!!

Started studying today (yes I know I left it too late as always) but I got my Irish and English essays done. Now all that's left is French, and I don't mind that. So for this week I plan to do more study, hang out with Chicken, hopefully meet up with friends from irish college (if they can come up) and again, hopefully make it to mass as it will be Divine Mercy Sunday :)

And also found out today that Chicken and I could be on first aid duty for the Munster match. Not a big match but it's something. Yeah you probably thinking First aid is kinda weird and to be honest I did too when I started but it's great. The best part are the trips away (free entry to concerts and matches that you on duty for ;)) and of course the competitions. 

Last year Chicken came 3rd in the All Ireland individual competition which was brilliant as it was her first year in the competition. And our team came 2nd in the regional/area competition, but we will come first next year ;)

Well that is all for now, talk to you soon!