Day 6

Day 6 came right after Day 5...

Today I woke up around 10:30 and got up and started to get ready for my workout. I spent the first 3o minutes of my day praying and reading scripture. Lastnight, some guys and I got together to catch up and pray for one another! I was wanting to go to the throne for my friends.

I got to thinking about Sarah and was being a little self-fish and texted her and said, "COME TO GEORGIA" I sent her the message and never heard back from her! See her plane was leaving NC around 10 or so, so I figured she was on the plane headed back to Texas. I got out of bed an began putting on workout clothes, when my phone finally made noise, (I got a new message) I noticed it was a picture message and it was from Sarah, the title was "I'M IN GEORGIA" it was a picture of a welcome to Georgia sign. I texted her back and was like, why are you teasing me? I than received another picture message from her, titled "See..well sorta..my head is...." this picture indeed had her head in it, along with the sign... I than was like, what is going on? She quick called me and said, "I am 90 miles north of Atl" I was totally shocked, and I could not think or say anything straight. She told me to get cleaned up and head up towards ATL, and think about where we wanted to eat for lunch. I was like ok! So, I got cleaned up, and began driving up to Atlanta.

We decided to meet at my brother house, that way it would be a local spot she would be able to use her GPS too. I pulled up and sure enough I saw a car with an Illionois liscence plate (does anyone know why most rental cars have Illionis plates?) Sure enough, my beautiful girlfriend was sitting behind the wheel. I jumped out of my truck and hurried over to her. When our eyes meet, we both just had big smiles on our faces! I was just so stinking excited I wanted to jump up and down like it was Christmas morning, and I just got a nerf football! (that was a great Christmas gift when I was a kid)

I introduced Sarah to my brother, he was home, doing some work and than I wanted to take her to my favorite pizza place in Atlanta, Fillini's. Fillini's is a great place to eat pizza and it just famous too! We actually had their special, so it had everything on it! I actually have two slices left, maybe to eat for dinner tonight. Anywho, back to the story....

After lunch, Sarah and I drove around Atlanta, and I showed her where I grew up as a child. I took her to see my house in Dunwoody, and even the High School! By this time, our sweet tooth's were both active, so a stop at Brusters for some double chocolate chunk did the trick.

Our next stop was back at my brothers house, we waited for him to finish up on some work, and we all went out to dinner. I wanted to go somewhere that you cant find in every town. See Sarah travels and my brother travel alot for their jobs, and I guess when you travel, there is this unspoken rule (or maybe its spoken) to not eat at any chains. I guess I understood it, I don't travel, but it makes sense. I suggested seafood, (Sushi) and Brent suggested we go to Goldfish. It is located over at the Perimeter Mall (where I used to hang out as a kid) Sarah ordered some amazing red snapper, Brent had Sushi, and so did I. It was very good. We were crunched for time, cause Sarah was leaving Atlanta around 10:15 to travel back to Texas.

Before Sarah had to leave for the airport, we spent about 45 minutes talking and praying for one another. One of the most amazing things I like about Sarah is her prayer life. The girl can flat out pray! I am very thankful that she prays for many things, including us. It was great, to be standing in the parking lot holding one another and praying to our Father in Heaven! It was Fantastic. We said our goodbyes, and she drove to the airport, and I drove back to Carrollton.

Sarah, You continue to amaze me everyday! I have never been surprised in my life! Yesterday, was the best surprise anyone has ever given me. The pure fact that you put me before yourself, completely humbles me! Thank you for driving 5 hours to spend the day with me. I hope that your time in Atlanta this time was the best one yet! Today is Saturday, so just think... You will be back in Atlanta in less than a week... THANK YOU

Day 5

Today is Thursday December 18th, 2008 and I have been in Georgia now for 5 days. Tonight I am over at my sister's house hanging out. This morning my youngest niece, Kailee, had surgery. (She had her tonsils out, she's only 5) Today started off great, I was in charge of the other two. Benjamin and Kamryn. We all got cleaned up and went over to Jerry's Country Kitchen for breakfast. See, you can go to Ihop and eat breakfast, but nothing compares to a good ole country breakfast. I had the most amazing sausage and gravy biscuit! Jerry's is famous for their pancakes, you order them individually. They even say, " (3) don't even think about it" Allow me to paint a picture for you, Jerry's pancake is the size a hubcap! (I am serious) Back in college my Friend and I would go and eat there, and yes we both would eat 3. You have to remember that Adam and I were the "Big football guys" The kids ordered pancakes, and I knew that I would be able to help out Kamryn finish hers.

After that, we ran to Publix (the kids wanted to buy their sister some flowers) and we ran over to Hobby Lobby. I figured they would enjoy going there, I mean, I do. They actually just were going along for the ride and knew that I wanted to go, so they acted cool! It worked out for all of us. Our next stop was over to Tanner Medical Center to go and see Kailee. Kailee did absolutely great and was looking upbeat too. I had one of those uncle/niece moments too. I was standing there and she said "uncle Aaron, get over here and give me a hug" see, I used to beg her to hug me, and would pretty much get shot down every time. Hey, if she said that because of the medicine she was on... I'll take it :)

Tonight, one of my sister's great friends and family brought over dinner for everyone! We had a honey baked ham and some mac and cheese and broccoli casserole. It was very yummy! Oh and now we are watching the Grinch (the one with Jim Carey)

The highlight of my day today was the phone call that I received around lunch time. I have yet to write about my girlfriend, but I figured it was better now than never. Sarah called me on her way to pick up lunch for some of the people she is working with this week. She is actually working up in Hickory NC this week, funny because, I drive home to Georgia, she hops on a plane and is only 4 hrs away from me. I have to admit that its been 5 days from the last time we have seen each other. (are you catching onto the 5 theme yet?) The 5th day marks the longest time Sarah and I have not seen one another. (it is absolutely driving me crazy) I do have some great news though... The day after Christmas, she is flying to Georgia to meet my family and also help me drive back to Texas. If you are the praying type, please pray for Sarah and myself. I have never meet anyone in this world like her! I am completely humbled that God would have sent me an angle when I was least expecting it. Sarah, if you happen to stumble on this, I am so very thankful for you in my life. I like you more this second than the last! I am excited to see what God has planned for us, and how He is completely in control of it. I want to thank you for giving me a chance, and walking up and saying "Hi" Please know that I'm counting down the time before you are here! I can't wait to see you!

I have lost 70 lbs...

I have realized that my blog pretty much stinks... I have not kept up with it like I wanted to when I began it. I will be done with finals on Wednesday and than a much needed break for 25 days until spring semester begins on Jan 15th. I wanted to share with you a few picture of the past year! The first pic was taken in March, the 2nd picture was sometime in May. The 3rd picture was this summer (July/August)! The 4th picture is the most recent, December 2, 2008

I am weighing around 260 and I have lost a total of 70 pounds. I am doing so great, I am amazed! I will be glad to tell everyone what my secret is, but its no secret to me. I will be visiting my own blog more often in the future! Again, for all my faithful readers (I don't think I have any) but if your out there, please stay tuned! God Bless...