My 100th Post

100 things about me.

1. My name is Stormy Rebecca Kelly. I have three first names.

2. I'm currently 16 years old. My birthday is July 6, 1993.

3. I live in a community called Rosewood just outside of Goldsboro, NC.

4. I love music. I sing in my school's Show Choir. I'm a Soprano.

5. My current two favorite bands are Fee and Owl City.

6. I listen to just about any kind of music, but my iPod is at least 50% 80's music.

7. I have the blessing that my parents are still married, but both sets of grandparents have divorced and remarried, and my maternal grandfather has passed on.

8. I have one sibling. Her name is Savannah and she is 10 years younger than me.

9. I do not remember a time when our family did not have pets. Currently, we have 2 Boxer dogs-one female one male-Dallas and Diesel, a girl cat-Piper, a Bearded Dragon-Harley, and we are getting a Maltese for Christmas-Jessica.

10. I am a Christian. I go to a church called Whitley, where I am in a youth group of over 100 teens.

11. My best friend is Beth Stovall. I've known her since first grade, and we recently found out that somewhere far down the line, we might be cousins. That hapens a lot in our town.

12. I cried when Michael Jackson died.

13. My dad travels a lot with work, so we go wherever he is when schools out.

14. I love musicals. Little Orphan Annie is probably my favorite. I also like Mr. Holland's Opus.

15. I'm in 11th grade.

16. My favorite color is purple.

17. I have two beds in my room because my sister is afraid of the dark and being alone.

18. I live upstairs in a two story house.

19. I like watching NCIS. Abby is cool.

20. I cried when Jon and Kate split up and again when I watched the last show.

21. I met Kate Gosselin this past April. She's cool. She signed my copy of Multiple Blessings.

22. I have an awesome family. I thank God that they are too many to count.

23. I meet at least one family member I didn't know before at every family reunion.

24. I want to teach a lower grade when I am an adult. I love kids.

25. This blog is my outlet.

26. Kingdom Twindom and Profoundly Seth are two of my absolute favorite blogs to read.

27. I hate getting dirty because my grandma never let me as a kid. I'm actually kind of afraid of getting dirty.

28. I don't like other people's feet. I don't know why. I just don't.

29. The beach is amazing to me. I could stare at the ocean for hours.

30. I hate having braces because I don't like having other people's hands in my mouth.

31. My cousin Tabetha is the only person I tell everything. She's 18.

32. I love Taylor Swift. She's my favorite single artist.

33. I believe that there is a reason for everything.

34. I really want to see Patch Adams, but I can't find it anywhere.

35. I am extremely mature for my age.

36. Most of my friends are older than me.

37. I'm always tan. Beth is jealous of that.

38. I read Junie B. Jones books to my sister, because I like them and she does too.

39. Savannah once cried when I told her I was too tired to read anymore.

40. I have the same birthday as Beth's mom.

41. I know a lot of people with the same name.

42. There are two younger kids named Stormy in Rosewood.

43. They are both named after me.

44. My mom drives a school bus.

45. I've had the same handwriting since 7th grade.

46. I got in trouble in first grade for writing my name in cursef. The teacher said it made the other kids look bad.

47. I hate it when I'm at a restaurant around my birthday and the people I'm with tell the waitress and they sing to me.

48. I believe a little prayer goes a long way.

49. I like photography.

50. I like writing.

51. I have had the same teacher for every science course I've taken in high school.

52. She's my 2nd cousin.

53. I went to private school for kindergarten.

54. I'm synesthetic. Everything has a color.

55. I've been in Rosewood since first grade.

56. I like big cities, but I could never live in one.

57. I love small town life.

58. Fall is my favorite season.

59. Christmas is my favorite holiday.

60. My birthday is in Summer.

61. I love the beginning of Spring.

62. My two favorite foods are chicken and pasta.

63. I love Cheerios.

64. I love road trips.

65. I'm afraid of airplanes.

66. I've only been to Disney World once, and I was 14.

67. I'm going again in March.

68. Both times are because of chorus. We go on a big trip every year to sing.

69. I've been to America Sings twice. I love it.

70. I think technology is awesome.

71. I need a job.

72. I like driving.

73. I love it when the fair comes.

74. I like Twilight and Harry Potter.

75. Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday.

76. I like watching the Macy's parade.

77. I love shopping early morning on Black Friday.

78. I want to take a year long trip to New York City so that I can be there for big events such as the Macy's Parade and the New Year's festivities.

79. I really want to see Wicked on Broadway.

80. I should be getting ready to go to the beach right now.

81. I love Monkeys and Panda Bears.

82. I'm obsessed with Farmville on Facebook.

83. I'm learning part of the dance to Thriller with Show Choir.

84. We are considering performing it at Disney.

85. My mom would have named me Stormy even if I was a boy.

86. I would have made people call me Storm.

87. My sister and I have the same initials.

88. Her middle name is Reese. It's my grandma's maiden name.

89. Her first name was our great grandma's name or somethiing like that.

90. My middle name was also a great grandma's name or something like that.

91. I own most of the animated Disney movies.

92. I still own a working VCR to watch them.

93. I love Curious George.

94. My two favorite shows as a kid were Barney and Rugrats.

95. My mom liked Teletubbies when I was little.

96. My favorite disney characters are Chip-n-Dale.

97. I love watching Peanuts holiday specials.

98. I'm not even close to being ready to leave home.

99. My favorite channel is TLC.

100. I love blogging!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I am thankful for absolutely everything that I have.

My prayer this morning is that those who do not have all of the blessings that I do will have a wonderful and filling Thanksgiving.


God Bless!

Edited Turtle Pic

so you can see the turtles better.

Real Deal Pictures!!

I don't know if you can see them or not, but there are like 20 turtles in this pic!

This one is of Majesty and Allison at Tiki Jims


This is me with Walt Anderson, the guy that invited us.

This one is me and one of my BFFs, Cassie.


This is me with another BFF, Beth.


This one is me and Allie on the beach!!

Real Deal Weekend was AWESOME!!!

and I have the whole story plus pictures for you tomorrow in place of Meet a Friend Monday! You will still meet some friends, but they will be my church friends that came to Real Deal with me.
Just wanted to let you know I am home safe!

The Real Deal Weekend

I'm on the way there now.
It's at Myrtle Beach.


While I wait impatiently to arrive, I have decided to enter the Make Merry Gift Swap over at Kingdom Twindom.

No idea what I'm gonna make yet.

I'll come up with something.

Will blog again when we get finished with tonight's festivities.

All Kinds of Updates and Prayer Requests.

Dalton Update.
Surgery is scheduled for December 2nd.
Praise the Lord, he finally weighs enough.
Please keep praying that he makes it through surgery.


Also Pray for my Nana.
She was told that she only has 3 days tops to live.
She and I are not very close, but I love her.
Daddy is coming home to see her as I type.



Please also pray for the family of the little girl who was killed in Fayetteville, NC

Maybe I Should Call This Meet a Friend Tuesday

because it's late again.
Also, I have many updates for you all, but that will be in a later post because this one is all about Kelsey!


This is Kelsey. There are A LOT of cool things about Kelsey.



She's cute and fun to photograph.


She fits right there with Beth as my BFF.



She's fun and wild and crazy!



And the best thing about Kelsey is...
well, that she's Kelsey!




Love You Kels!

To Mrs. Shepherd

'Nuff Said.

Mantis- Grantham Boy

Yesterday, a little boy in the 4th grade at Grantham School here in Wayne County, NC, was hit by a car on his way to the bus.

He was taken to the hospital, where he passed on today.

Please pray for his family.

I am Already Sick of This....

Jay Leno- "Rosewood Middle School: Cash For Flunkers"

Bev Perdue- "If the Wayne County Board doesn't handle it- I will"

The RMS Students- "It's weird"
"Media and Board people keep asking us questions and stuff"
Random Call to RMS- "Can I enroll my kid? I heard they can buy grades there".

Our community is in distress.
This is so terrible.
I am positive that none of the parents or staff meant this.
We were published in the New York Times, Hawaii Daily, and Raleigh News and Observer before the story even hit our local paper, The News Argus.

It's disgusting.
I am outraged.
Mrs. Shepherd should not have to resign.
This is stupid.


Even staff and parents agree.
They have said...
"I am proud to send my kids there"
"Proud to work for RMS"
"I love Mrs. Shepherd to death"



Wanna know what I have to say?

Praying Mantis- Mrs. Greenup and Family

Please pray for my English teacher, Mrs. Greenup, and her family.

Today during class, the phone rang.

When Mrs. Greenup answered she found out that her father in law had had a stroke.

She left school as soon as possible.

Please pray.

Rosewood Middle School.... I went there

So everyone has probably heard about the 'fundraiser' at Rosewood Middle School.

It's been on Jay Leno.
It's been published in newspapers throughout the country (including the New York Times).


It's the middle school I went to.
The one my mother drops kids off at everyday on her bus.
The one I see every day.


The principal is the same woman that was assistant principal when I was there.



Please don't get me wrong on this.
I DO NOT agree with what went on at RMS.
20 points for 20 bucks is definately not the way to go- with fundraising or test scores.

However, I must say that I know some these people personally.

These people are wonderful people with great kind hearts.

They most likely thought nothing of this, and had they realized what they were doing, probably wouldn't have done it.


Just to state my personal opinion on some things that have been said...

I don't think for one second that the principal should lose her job.
AND
I don't think that anyone on that Parent Advisory Committtee should be in jeopardy.


Thank You.
That is all for now.

Still Praying for Stellan

Many of you remember Stellan, the baby with SVT that I've mentioned here and on Praying Mantis. He's back in the hospital, and he and his family need our prayers.



I decided to post my favorite two pctures from 'Stellan Cereal' again.




I am doing this to remind Stellan and family of how much we all love and support them.








Please keep this precious baby boy in your hearts and prayers.

Thank You.

God Bless.

Meet A Friend Monday (Sorry this is Late)

Ok.
So I'm Starting this thing.
Meet a Friend Monday.

Every Monday, I'll introduce a friend of mine to you.

This Week, it's my Best Friend, Beth.




This is Beth. Her name is really Elizabeth, but we all like just Beth.


Beth has fun with our choir choreography. I do too, but really, who can top that smile?!?

She and I have been walking the halls together since the first grade!
Have I mentioned yet that she is extremely photogenic?!


Beth loves to sing and play piano, just like me!




I have shared 11 years worth of memories with this chick so far. And we're counting!



One day, our daughters will laugh at us because we will be able to look at eachother and know what the other is thinking.



Isn't she fabulous?!?!



Yeah, she is, I know.




Love You Bethy!!!

Happy Birthday Sissy!!

The Home Party.


She is at the Barbie age! Hooray! Lol.




Sittin' with 'Rossie'.



Guitar made of Cupcakes! How Fun!



Double Trouble.


Best Friends.





The Party at All-Stars.



Hannah Montana Guitar Cake.



Friends gather for cake and presents at the Fun Center.


Happy Girl!


This was her first time inviting kids from school.




I am so glad she had an awesome big 6!

I have A LOT to blog about...

okie dokie.


Let's get started.

First.
I visited Papa this weekend.
He is out of the hospital and seems to be doing well.
He's on crutches, but surgery and everything went well.
The other surgery was less urgent, according to doctors, and I will fill you in when I know more.


Next.
Savannah's Birthday.
Picture Post coming up next.


And last but not least.
Church.
Illuminate last night was amazing.
Pastor Jared started a new sermon series called Amazed.
It's about what it takes to be a desciple.
I am very excited.
Next week is ESA (Encounter Student Awards)
We get to go as a celebrity and get rewards for best outfit, best couple, etc..
Excited about that too.


I'm starting something new... after the birthday photo post... be excited... I'm excited...

Deflect- Scribe Scuffle for November

Deflect. This just might be the most serious Scribe Scuffle entry I have ever typed.
And I am already deflecting.


This is the perfect word to do a Scribe Scuffle on. Especially since I have been looking for a way to say what is to follow in this post for quite some time now. Again, I deflect.

On with the point.

Deflect. As a teenager, I do it. A lot. Whether it's that my mind deflects from the assignment I'm doing in school to think of that cute boy that I saw the other day, or that I deflect from cleaning my room to blog... But the most important thing that I deflect from is God.


I go to church.
I miss Sunday mornings sometimes.
More than I would like to, because I stay up Saturday night and fail to hear the alarm clock.
But I go on Sunday nights to Illuminate.

We talk about God.
How He loves us and we love Him.
How to be Holy.
How to be an example.

Typical things teens talk about at church.

One thing that sticks out in my mind is deflecting.

Jared talks about it a lot.
How we tend to get distracted by things like gossip or the opposite sex , or sports, or material items, or our friends...
How when we are distracted we forget to ask ourselves what would Jesus do.
How easy it is to be deflected from the path toward God.

I read my Bible and I read the Bible to my baby sister.
We pray and I pray for others.

Still I am defelcted.
It is so easy to be deflected.
It's from temptation.
Peer Pressure.
Wanting to look cute when I know that certain boy is going to be around.

It also comes from the heat of the moment.
When Savannah makes me mad and I yell at her.
Or I smart off to mom.
I don't think about how I forgot to ask the question or how I have taken a turn away from Jesus until after the fact.

I try to help others so that they don't deflect.
I'm still trying to help myself.

Deflection is dangerous.
Especially when your eternity is on the line.

And it's like Pastor Jared and Pastor Ferrel say.
It is so much easier to drift away from God than to swim to Him.


I am not afraid of much.
I don't fear death.
I fear the dark.
I fear rollercoasters.
I fear horror movies.
I fear deflection.


I feel that I am getting better at staying on my path towards the Lord.
I will continue to work hard so to avoid deflection.

Thank you, Mrs. Sarah for the opportunity to write this post.
I feel that it will help not only me, but others who will read it.

So much to blog about... So little time...

-November 3rd was Savannah's Big 6
I have photos from the family get together but I am going to wait and post them Sunday after the Fun Center party Saturday.

-Papa had one of his surgeries a few days ago (the one for diabetic reasons) and as far as I know he is doing well.

-Dalton was Santa for Halloween! How cute is that?!?!

-The new word came out for Scribe Scuffle.
That's my next post!

Treat Jesus Like You Do Your Cell Phone

So, today is Monday.
I usually doa Music Monday for Mrs. Tara at Keeping Up With The Kelly's, but this week I have something I want to share.

Recently, our youth group, Encounter Student Ministries (ESM), has changed the Wednesday night meeting to Sunday. We meet from 6-8 and we call it Illuminate.

Last night we talked about who God is in our lives.

Pastor Jared gave us a really great example that I just can't get out of my head.

What if God was your cell phone?

You have this amazing phone. It does everything. You can call, text, get online, take pictures and video, send pictures and video, bluetooth, everything. Jared told us he knew we didn't just leave our phones in the car for emergency only. He also said that that's probably how some of us trest Jesus. We have this amazing being that can do anything, yet we call on him only when we are sick or hurt or want something or someone we know has something going on. Then he left us with this:

How would your life be different if you didn't carry that phone everywhere you went?
How would your life be different if you truly lived for Jesus?


I want to hear your answers.
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