reading freak.

way back in july i started a series of books- called 'Redemption', by Karen Kingsbury. I began reading the first book and finished it in 2 days, while in ND celebrating the 4th with Jen and Jay. (started the 2nd while there) Since that weekend i have finished the 'Redemption' series, plus the 'Forever' series-10 books. of course, these books are about the same characters: A Family called the Baxters. I have completley fallen in love with the Baxter family.... it sounds silly, i know, that falling in love with fiction characters could really happen, right? Their just made up characters...well, i've learned a lot of good solid things from this fiction family. First- to TRUST: to trust in God; in all situations, in all seasons of life, in all areas of life, good and bad, when ya want to and when ya dont. Yeah- the book has some pretty cheesey stuff happening, but hey...i am girl- cheesy is what we do. But TRUST is always what keeps the Baxters going. wonder if that whay people think about me? i doubt it! Second- To PRAY: again, in all situations, in all seasons of life, for all areas of life, good and bad, for yourself or others- praying is a must! I have found myself wondering why i am not more like the characters in the books; their first thoughts are always to pray first. ME...well, i pray- and at times i even think i am a consistent prayer. but....man, i can pray way more often and for way more things that at times i think i can deal with myself. Third- To CELEBRATE. there is nothing more important than family and good friends to do life with. As I've read these 10 books i know with out a doubt that i want to celebrate life with my family and friends. Forth- To HOPE. again...these books are cheesey...girly if you will...lots of romance. but...it gives me hope that one day (if i pray more; see #1) romance and the love that i so desire will find it's way to me. I know that there have been a lot of things that i have pondered while reading these ten books the past month +. The kicker is...after the 10th book i thouhgt i'd be finished with the Baxter family, and as the 10th book came to an end i found myself sad. well....low and behold- the Author decided she wasn't ready to finish the Baxter story, so she wrote another series called Sunset; which yes...i am currently on book #2. i actually just bought book 3 and 4 on ebay today. so- there ya have it; I am a reading freak! you should do the same. turn that silly TV off (excpet for the olympics) and read a book. learn something that spurs you on to become a better person. BUT- dont forget to put the book down to read your bible and to go to bed at a decent time...2 things i've sort of forgot to do in my 'Baxter' persuit. SWEET>