Great Things
“The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” ~ Psalm 126:3
I don’t have many words to describe the 2010 regional tournament. In some ways, it was a pretty normal tournament—all the running around and fabulous friends and uncomfortable shoes. But then, there were so many different things. It all went so far above my expectations that I can’t even begin to describe it.
A year and a half ago, I posted about weakness. A few things have changed since then—speaking doesn’t scare me anymore, and I’ve learned that there are worse things in life than participating in a debate round. But one thing will always be the same: I’m just Beth. I mess up, I stumble over words, I have illogical arguments, and I need all the help I can get.
That’s how I know that whatever artificial success I achieve on the outside…is all because of Christ’s success on the inside.
Talk about amazing!
“speaking doesn’t scare me anymore, and I’ve learned that there are worse things in life than participating in a debate round.”
HAHAHAHA!!! I laugh.
I laugh because I SOOOOOOOOOO knew this day would come. And when it did, you would be a force to be reckoned with in the debate world. And, it has.
And you are. God’s got GREAT and TERRIFIC things planned for you, and your AMAZING speaking voice. ;-D
Sounds like you had a ton of fun! We should do a phone call or something, soon, so we can really catch up.
~Mariella
We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished and overcome to get to this point. Most of all we are proud of the dedication to God through Christ, knowing that They are the true source of your strength and will use it for good and for Christ. May God continue to bless you with His wisdom, and lead you in the paths of righteousness all the days of your life.
Beth. You. Are. So. Super. Duper. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, I’m soooooooooo proud of you! 
Have fun at Nationals!
<3
~Joy
Lol what Ben said. This regionals was pretty much the most ironic thing to happen in the history of me knowing Beth. Everyone knows what she thought about debate and speech a year ago….now she’s creaming everyone and made nats in everything! Way to go Beth!
I was right there when that photo was taken! I saw history being made. Can I have yall’s autograph?
:more profound stuff:
It was already pretty cool being Beth’s dad…now it’s just a little cooler.
Hey Beth! Are you still around? I see you are still alive over at Jibenow, but have you abandoned your blog? Okay, who am I to speak? My blog has been abandoned for about four months now…
Anyway, how are you?! Did you get the letter I sent you?
I hope to hear something from you soon! I miss you and your awesome family.
Alison