How 'bout them Cowboys?!
I must say, they played an awesome game today! While I enjoy every aspect of OSU basketball, I must say, the part that captured my heart today was probably not televised: James Anderson singing the alma matter with two little girls. It was the cutest thing I have seen in a while. Since I'm no sportswriter, I won't get into all the game details. If you'd like a rundown, I recommend reading John Helsley's article on the NewsOK website. If you'd like my very opinion about the game or my thoughts on fans, contact me. I'm so proud to be a Cowboy fan!
On Friday, thanks to my aunt, my big & I went to the Eli Young Band show at Riverwind Casino. I have been an EYB fan for quite a while, and getting to see & meet them last night was quite a treat! It was also great to catch up with some friends from my time at Riverwind! Caylee & I had a great time, even if it did mean getting back home at 1 a.m. 
Between being sick and having tests, I didn't do too much else this week. My neighbors have finally decided either to be quiet or take their noise elsewhere (thankfully!!), which means bedtime for me! Pray I get over this sickness...and that I haven't passed it to too many people :) Have a great week!

-Shae

Check out Eli Young Band's song Guinevere - one of my favorite EYB songs! 
Bedlam photos at NewsOK.

I don't have much time, but since I slacked for a week, I figured I'd best check in...
This week will be crazy & prayers are needed! I have two tests, and being a little out of test-taking mode, I'm a little nervous! So, I pre-apologize for my blog and/or Twitter being neglected! I'll get back on things soon!

Yesterday I had the incredible opportunity to meet the bands Caleb, Kutless & Casting Crowns, as well as go to the Until the Whole World Hears OKC show! Let me tell you, meeting Caleb Chapman was a dream come true!! I think his music is absolutely incredible and the only thing that could have made it any better was meeting SCC at the same time! :) Also, meeting Mark Hall & the rest of Casting Crowns was amazing, it's not every day you get to meet someone who has written so many of the songs you listen to every single day! I kind of (oops) forgot Kutless was going to be there until the night of the show, but I was so excited when I remembered. During the meet & greet, I found out Jon Micah, lead singer of Kutless, broke the same bone on the same arm as I did! He was such an encouragement even when telling me of his three surgeries. Every one of the men and women I met last night shone with God's light. They were so compassionate and made you feel like they truly wanted to meet you. I understand it was a meet & greet and that's kind of what's supposed to happen, but they all went above and beyond when showing Christ's love. They were in no hurry, and took time to talk to every single person in the room, sign autographs and give hugs.


After the meet & greet was over, the show began, but it was so much different than many concerts you'll go to. It wasn't just a show. It was praise, it was sincere, and above all, it was an invitation to worship God. The people I met in the meet & greet didn't change just because they were on stage. The concert wasn't a show about them, it was a show for God. I'll take that any day over the garbage on TV, the meaningless music that fills various playlists, and the concerts I attend and forget weeks later. I was challenged, not just by music, but by the truth spoken. If the Until the Whole World Hears comes to your city, GO! It's not a waste of time or money. Your world will be rocked and your life will be changed by the music and words. 

-Shae

Check out tour dates here: Until the Whole World Hears Tour dates
Visit the bands online: CALEB, Kutless, Casting Crowns

When I heard the song Faithful (Steven Curtis Chapman), it immediately made an impression on me. Since November 19, 2009, I had a lot of fears. I had nightmares, I wondered how long it would take me to heal. I was frustrated. I got irritated. I couldn't figure out why I was the one to get hit by the truck, why my arm was stuck in a cast, and why my knee hurt. I mean seriously, this is the kind of stuff that happens to people in movies or on the news, not in real life. But apparently it does happen in real life.

Since hearing the song, I have gained a whole new perspective. No matter what God is faithful. In our darkest hours, on our happiest days. God is so faithful.

So although I still don't understand why I was hit, why my knee hurts or why I'm stuck in a cast, I do understand that God is faithful. I'm alive, and that's what counts. This cast will eventually come off. My knee will eventually heal. And hopefully my nightmares will stop and I won't be scared of cars or crossing streets. When will any of this happen? I have no idea. Do I want to know? Well, kind of. But I'm content with where I am, knowing that God has perfect timing for everything.

Always remember that God is faithful. And please keep praying for my recovery :)
-Shae

P.S. - Listen to the song here: Faithful, Steven Curtis Chapman
"I will proclaim it to the world/I will declare it to my heart/and sing it when the sun is shining/I will scream it in the dark"
Faithful, Steven Curtis Chapman


Pictured below: third cast, a left handed drawing & my knee brace

Mic check...1, 2...
Wrong device... OK I'll actually blog later, I just wanted to make sure it was working! :)
-Shae Suzanne