You would think only so much can go wrong
Calamity only strikes once
And you assume that this one has suffered her share
Life will be kinder from here
Sometimes the sun stays hidden for years
Sometimes the sky rains night after night
When will it clear
But our hope endures
the worst of conditions
It's more than our optimism
Let the earth quake
Our hope is unchanged
How do we comprehend peace within pain
Our joy at a good man's wake
Walk a mile with a woman whose body is torn
With illness but she marches on
Sometimes the sun stays hidden for years
Sometimes the sky rains night after night
When will it clear
But our hope endures
the worst of conditions
It's more than our optimism
Let the earth quake
Our hope is unchanged
Emanuel, God is with us
El Shaddai, all sufficient
We never walk alone
This is our hope
Our hope endures, the worst of conditions
It's more than our optimism
let the earth quake
Our hope is unchanged
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Gods love
I dont even know where to begin. First of all, i feel so lucky and so blessed to be loved by the God of the nations. the God who put earth in to place, who created the beautiful sunsets and the wonderous snow storms. the God who put the power into the waves of the oceans, and the calm into the cool spring breezes. the God who alligned the stars and knows exactly how many are in the vastness of space. the God who commands the storms and the God who orchestrates the very lives that we live. the God who presents us with the greatest gift of all. salvation. and the forgivness of sins through the blood shed on the cross by his One and only son. the Son who experienced the weight of all human depravity and sin in that moment on Calvary and took the punsishment of our filthy hearts. the God who knows us each by name and knows us better than we know ourselves.
i love how Psalm 139 says it"
1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.
5 You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, [a] you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!"
God knows each and everyone of us and loves each of us the same. He has time for all of our petty worries, our cries, our petitions. We are important to him, not because He needs us, for He is God and He is Holy, He is Glory, He is I AM, yet he takes time to love us and know us. What an amazing love that is!!! I want to know it more and more everyday. i want to take time and cultivate my love with my Savior. I want to forget about my own desires, my own wants, i want to forget about mine mine mine. and give it all to Him. I want HIM to be first and foremost in my life. to be my one desire. I want my heart to be a place that is welcoming to Him, not a place full of the filth of this world. but a place that is pure and worthy of our King. I will never attain any of that to its fullest, because i am fallen. we are all fallen. but with his help we can grow each day. we can become more and more like Him. We are called to be imitators of Christ. Ephesians 5:1,2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." ...what a high calling. I want to live a life of love. I want people to see Jesus in me. I want to live in the power He has sent us out with. The power that raised Jesus from the dead on the 3rd day. The power that healed the blind, the paralyzed, the broken hearts...the power that walked on water, that fed the 5000. I dont want to be lazy and live a wasted life.
I long for the day when i will be made complete in Him. the day when i meet him face to face. my Jesus. who holds my heart.
I love the song by Mercy Me ~ Finally Home
" I'm gonna wrap my arms around my daddy's neck and tell him that I've missed him.
and tell him all about the man that i became and hope that it pleased him. there's so much i want to say. there's so much i want you to know
When i finally make it home. when i finally make it home.
Then I'll gaze upon the throne of the King frozen in my steps
and all the questions that i swore i would ask, words just won't come yet.
so amazed at what I've seen, so much more than this old mind can hold.
And the sweetest sound my ears have yet to hear voices on angels."
When we have finished the fight here. when we have told all we know of His undying, forever faithful love, when He sees fit to bring us home. that is when we will truly know God's love. when we are with Him. complete. made whole. until then I want to learn more of this love. and in this unperfect world i want other to know Gods perfect love. I pray He would use me in this.
i love how Psalm 139 says it"
1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.
5 You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, [a] you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!"
God knows each and everyone of us and loves each of us the same. He has time for all of our petty worries, our cries, our petitions. We are important to him, not because He needs us, for He is God and He is Holy, He is Glory, He is I AM, yet he takes time to love us and know us. What an amazing love that is!!! I want to know it more and more everyday. i want to take time and cultivate my love with my Savior. I want to forget about my own desires, my own wants, i want to forget about mine mine mine. and give it all to Him. I want HIM to be first and foremost in my life. to be my one desire. I want my heart to be a place that is welcoming to Him, not a place full of the filth of this world. but a place that is pure and worthy of our King. I will never attain any of that to its fullest, because i am fallen. we are all fallen. but with his help we can grow each day. we can become more and more like Him. We are called to be imitators of Christ. Ephesians 5:1,2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." ...what a high calling. I want to live a life of love. I want people to see Jesus in me. I want to live in the power He has sent us out with. The power that raised Jesus from the dead on the 3rd day. The power that healed the blind, the paralyzed, the broken hearts...the power that walked on water, that fed the 5000. I dont want to be lazy and live a wasted life.
I long for the day when i will be made complete in Him. the day when i meet him face to face. my Jesus. who holds my heart.
I love the song by Mercy Me ~ Finally Home
" I'm gonna wrap my arms around my daddy's neck and tell him that I've missed him.
and tell him all about the man that i became and hope that it pleased him. there's so much i want to say. there's so much i want you to know
When i finally make it home. when i finally make it home.
Then I'll gaze upon the throne of the King frozen in my steps
and all the questions that i swore i would ask, words just won't come yet.
so amazed at what I've seen, so much more than this old mind can hold.
And the sweetest sound my ears have yet to hear voices on angels."
When we have finished the fight here. when we have told all we know of His undying, forever faithful love, when He sees fit to bring us home. that is when we will truly know God's love. when we are with Him. complete. made whole. until then I want to learn more of this love. and in this unperfect world i want other to know Gods perfect love. I pray He would use me in this.
Monday, March 23, 2009
sunshine and suntans.
well lets just say welcome to spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it
and welcome to allergies!!!!!!!!!! boo, i do NOT love it.
got to figure something out bc with this nice weather i am planning on being outside ALL the time. at least anytime i am not at work.
the sun is out, there is a refreshing breeze, flowers are starting to bloom.
its time for reading at the pool, biking at umstead, pick up soccer, laying out, etc, etc.
oh and i will be at the beach majority of my open weekends. (thats my goal anyway)
im so thankful that we have seasons here in NC. however i wouldnt mind less freezing cold days and less humidity:) humidity and i are NOT friends. i think i would be an angry person without air conditioners. G, you saw me the 1st day in St John(i got over it, that place is AMAZING, i would go back tomorrow). BUt if bathing suits and tank tops were appropriate attire, then i would be at complete peace with humidity:)
this spring/summer i have goals:
1. get my bike fixed up so i can start cycling outside. cycling is my new hobby, but ive only taken classes indoors. i think umdstead would be great to check out
2. spend time at parks (umstead, fletcher park) playing soccer, throwing the football, biking, hiking, playing ultimate frisbee, etc. i love the outdoors and i love being active.
3. get to the beach A LOT!
4. eat delicious seafood each time i make it to the beach. love me some scallops or shrimp and grits:)
5. drink sweet tea with some great music on and windows down in my car.
6. GET A TAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love tans, they make me happy. i really want a flip flop tan, those are the best.
7. play on the playground at topsail, for tradition (G remember the cactus.AH)
8. PRACTICE SURFING . i can get up on a short board, but not a long board. i think its too heavy for me to get going and catch the wave.
9. get over my fear of jellyfish. thanks to that one back in highschool, i am terribly afraid.
10. walk to the pier and back at topsail.
11. spend a couple days in downtown wilmington shopping and eating, what a great combo
12. IGA. i will be there a lot.
13. hit up the dairy queen at topsail. thank goodness for blizzards. delish. chocolate with resees cups
14.i really want to go to the dockside in calabash again and get the amazing grouper special.
15. why do so many of these involve food?! :)
16. make an awesome mix cd for the summer, ya know some chill acoustic stuff...
17. go to all the amazing country concerts: Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Sugarland
18. myrtle beach road trip with alicia.while there go to a good concert at house of blues.
19. wear my quicksilver surf shirt, yes that is where my nickname Blue Crush came from, man i have a long ways to go to live up to that standard!
20. wear sunscreen. sorry folks, this is a new concept to me. i just started some last year. but i want to take care of my skin...prevent cancer for as long as possible. yikes!
21. i would really like to find a fun new beach towel. preferably the HUGE kind. like for two people, no, there is no one to lay on it. dont worry you would know about it. :) haha. but i like to spread out. ya know, gotta have room for the ipod, my huge water bottle, my book, tanning oil, i mean sunscreen;)
22. go to charelston, again. love it!
23.tubing on the lake
24. or just get to ride around in a boat. that could be my home.
25. learn how to shag. maybe even salsa dance:)
26. this is a good place to stop.
27. im open to suggestions
love yall and love sunny warm weather
happy monday:)
and welcome to allergies!!!!!!!!!! boo, i do NOT love it.
got to figure something out bc with this nice weather i am planning on being outside ALL the time. at least anytime i am not at work.
the sun is out, there is a refreshing breeze, flowers are starting to bloom.
its time for reading at the pool, biking at umstead, pick up soccer, laying out, etc, etc.
oh and i will be at the beach majority of my open weekends. (thats my goal anyway)
im so thankful that we have seasons here in NC. however i wouldnt mind less freezing cold days and less humidity:) humidity and i are NOT friends. i think i would be an angry person without air conditioners. G, you saw me the 1st day in St John(i got over it, that place is AMAZING, i would go back tomorrow). BUt if bathing suits and tank tops were appropriate attire, then i would be at complete peace with humidity:)
this spring/summer i have goals:
1. get my bike fixed up so i can start cycling outside. cycling is my new hobby, but ive only taken classes indoors. i think umdstead would be great to check out
2. spend time at parks (umstead, fletcher park) playing soccer, throwing the football, biking, hiking, playing ultimate frisbee, etc. i love the outdoors and i love being active.
3. get to the beach A LOT!
4. eat delicious seafood each time i make it to the beach. love me some scallops or shrimp and grits:)
5. drink sweet tea with some great music on and windows down in my car.
6. GET A TAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love tans, they make me happy. i really want a flip flop tan, those are the best.
7. play on the playground at topsail, for tradition (G remember the cactus.AH)
8. PRACTICE SURFING . i can get up on a short board, but not a long board. i think its too heavy for me to get going and catch the wave.
9. get over my fear of jellyfish. thanks to that one back in highschool, i am terribly afraid.
10. walk to the pier and back at topsail.
11. spend a couple days in downtown wilmington shopping and eating, what a great combo
12. IGA. i will be there a lot.
13. hit up the dairy queen at topsail. thank goodness for blizzards. delish. chocolate with resees cups
14.i really want to go to the dockside in calabash again and get the amazing grouper special.
15. why do so many of these involve food?! :)
16. make an awesome mix cd for the summer, ya know some chill acoustic stuff...
17. go to all the amazing country concerts: Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Sugarland
18. myrtle beach road trip with alicia.while there go to a good concert at house of blues.
19. wear my quicksilver surf shirt, yes that is where my nickname Blue Crush came from, man i have a long ways to go to live up to that standard!
20. wear sunscreen. sorry folks, this is a new concept to me. i just started some last year. but i want to take care of my skin...prevent cancer for as long as possible. yikes!
21. i would really like to find a fun new beach towel. preferably the HUGE kind. like for two people, no, there is no one to lay on it. dont worry you would know about it. :) haha. but i like to spread out. ya know, gotta have room for the ipod, my huge water bottle, my book, tanning oil, i mean sunscreen;)
22. go to charelston, again. love it!
23.tubing on the lake
24. or just get to ride around in a boat. that could be my home.
25. learn how to shag. maybe even salsa dance:)
26. this is a good place to stop.
27. im open to suggestions
love yall and love sunny warm weather
happy monday:)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
This just about sums it up...
I need clarity and truth to be
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul
I want love, yeah, I want love
Standing on the battle line
I fight for my mind aching to be free
This war that I face as I long to embrace
And be with my King
And this fire in my soul, desire to be whole
Is deep within my bones
And I long to be near as I cast away my fear
Running for your throne
I need clarity and truth to be
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul
Yeah, I want love, I want loveI want love, I want love
Yeah, I wantI want
I want clarity and truth to be
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
I want
I don't know
I don't know
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul
I want love, yeah, I want love
Standing on the battle line
I fight for my mind aching to be free
This war that I face as I long to embrace
And be with my King
And this fire in my soul, desire to be whole
Is deep within my bones
And I long to be near as I cast away my fear
Running for your throne
I need clarity and truth to be
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul
Yeah, I want love, I want loveI want love, I want love
Yeah, I wantI want
I want clarity and truth to be
And peace to make me whole
I want freedom to come and hate to be done
And love to guide my soul
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
Yeah, I want love, yeah, I want love
I want
I don't know
I don't know
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Hot Tea
is a new favorite drink of mine. i am just beginning to enjoy it:)
today is rainnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyyyy. i am sure that we need it. its one of those rainy days where you could stay in bed all afternoon and read, nap, read, nap, eat, read, nap, watch dvr, journal, journal, journal....
ya know, one of those...
however, that is not reality and one must go to work.
so in order to get myself going, and warm, i am currently drinking English Breakfast Black Tea.
English Breakfast tea is a black tea blend usually described as full-bodied, robust, and/or rich, and blended to go well with milk and sugar, in a style traditionally associated with a hearty English breakfast. It is the most common style of tea in Britain.
The black teas included in the blend vary, with Assam, Ceylon and Kenyan teas predominating, and Keemun included in more expensive blends. Common brands of English Breakfast tea (which do not always include the term itself in the branding) include Ty·phoo, PG Tips, Twinings, Tetley, Taylors of Harrogate, and Dilmah, as well as many own brands.
another one of my favorites is Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey tea is a tea blend with a distinctive flavour and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit.
i will have to say that i like this better than the breakfast tea. it is less bitter and has a tiny bit of sweet to it. i guess that is the hint of bergamont orange found in this tea.
well i will keep you posted on new favorite flavors. i want to try lady grey next.
stay dry!!
today is rainnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyyyy. i am sure that we need it. its one of those rainy days where you could stay in bed all afternoon and read, nap, read, nap, eat, read, nap, watch dvr, journal, journal, journal....
ya know, one of those...
however, that is not reality and one must go to work.
so in order to get myself going, and warm, i am currently drinking English Breakfast Black Tea.
English Breakfast tea is a black tea blend usually described as full-bodied, robust, and/or rich, and blended to go well with milk and sugar, in a style traditionally associated with a hearty English breakfast. It is the most common style of tea in Britain.The black teas included in the blend vary, with Assam, Ceylon and Kenyan teas predominating, and Keemun included in more expensive blends. Common brands of English Breakfast tea (which do not always include the term itself in the branding) include Ty·phoo, PG Tips, Twinings, Tetley, Taylors of Harrogate, and Dilmah, as well as many own brands.
another one of my favorites is Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey tea is a tea blend with a distinctive flavour and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit.
i will have to say that i like this better than the breakfast tea. it is less bitter and has a tiny bit of sweet to it. i guess that is the hint of bergamont orange found in this tea.
well i will keep you posted on new favorite flavors. i want to try lady grey next.
stay dry!!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009
Twinkies
are not my favorite food. and i really dont like them ...at all!
but who would have thought there were so many recipes for desserts using twinkies?!?
only in America huh?
take a look at all of these (I find it quite amusing and a lil bit nauseating):
Chocolate Twinkie Smasher-Items Needed:
3 Hostess Twinkies
6 scoops of chocolate ice cream
6 chocolate cookies
DIRECTIONS: First, you must smash the Twinkies and chocolate cookies in a bowl. Next, scoop the ice cream into the bowl. Then, mix it all together. Voila!! The best thing about this recipe is that it is fun for kids or adults to make!!
Layered Twinkie Delight -Items Needed:
Hostess Twinkie
Scoop of ice cream
Carmel topping
Chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS: Cut Twinkie in half (lengthwise) to create bottom layer. Add a scoop of ice cream. Smother with caramel topping. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Repeat steps 1-4. Top with a dollop of whipped topping. (Oh, and don't forget the cherry)
but who would have thought there were so many recipes for desserts using twinkies?!?
only in America huh?
take a look at all of these (I find it quite amusing and a lil bit nauseating):
Chocolate Twinkie Smasher-Items Needed:
3 Hostess Twinkies
6 scoops of chocolate ice cream
6 chocolate cookies
DIRECTIONS: First, you must smash the Twinkies and chocolate cookies in a bowl. Next, scoop the ice cream into the bowl. Then, mix it all together. Voila!! The best thing about this recipe is that it is fun for kids or adults to make!!
Layered Twinkie Delight -Items Needed:
Hostess Twinkie
Scoop of ice cream
Carmel topping
Chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS: Cut Twinkie in half (lengthwise) to create bottom layer. Add a scoop of ice cream. Smother with caramel topping. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Repeat steps 1-4. Top with a dollop of whipped topping. (Oh, and don't forget the cherry)
No really, there are more than 2..this is just a taste of all you can creat with twinkies..
for more go to...
http://www.hostesscakes.com/recipe_list.htm
ya'll can thank me later for this post;)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
His words
are living. they are at work in our lives. in our hearts. Im so thankful for the times that I hear God speaking to me, personally, through his word. when those times are hard to find, i miss them!! and i long for them. i get frustrated and give up. not what i should so . but sometimes i am stubborn and lazy.
I never want to forget the awesomeness of God. i want to be in AWE of him daily. and never take for granted what HE has done for me ..for all of us. what a priceless gift.
but like i said. when we soften our hearts, we hear him speaking to us in that still small place. i find that its only when i can actually quiet my heart and my mind that i am able to hear my Father. in the ways that he desires me to hear him. this world makes it hard to be quiet. but that doesnt mean its an excuse. we are called to God first. we must create those times. and not become lazy and stubborn.
I was reading last week and God spoke very loudly to me. i had opened to Jeremiah chapter 33. I knew in that moment it was him encouraging me to keep looking for his voice. and I did. what a sweet time. how he blesses us when we obey and we long for him.
It was the first time and place in a while i strongly felt his voice so i have decided to go through the book of Jeremiah since that is where i heard him calling me....
im amazed. i know he has me here for a reason. as i am asking for guidance on if He would have me go to China. im excited. my heart wants to be there. with those i dont know. but yet they are still family. with them to reach others for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. what could be more fulfilling and exciting. its what we are made for
Today was just the beginning of my journey through Jeremiah. but i know that daily God will meet with me there as his words come to life in my heart
im ready. and im eager. i pray i will be faithful with what he teaches me
Jeremiah 33:2 "This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the LORD is his name: 3 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'
I never want to forget the awesomeness of God. i want to be in AWE of him daily. and never take for granted what HE has done for me ..for all of us. what a priceless gift.
but like i said. when we soften our hearts, we hear him speaking to us in that still small place. i find that its only when i can actually quiet my heart and my mind that i am able to hear my Father. in the ways that he desires me to hear him. this world makes it hard to be quiet. but that doesnt mean its an excuse. we are called to God first. we must create those times. and not become lazy and stubborn.
I was reading last week and God spoke very loudly to me. i had opened to Jeremiah chapter 33. I knew in that moment it was him encouraging me to keep looking for his voice. and I did. what a sweet time. how he blesses us when we obey and we long for him.
It was the first time and place in a while i strongly felt his voice so i have decided to go through the book of Jeremiah since that is where i heard him calling me....
im amazed. i know he has me here for a reason. as i am asking for guidance on if He would have me go to China. im excited. my heart wants to be there. with those i dont know. but yet they are still family. with them to reach others for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. what could be more fulfilling and exciting. its what we are made for
Today was just the beginning of my journey through Jeremiah. but i know that daily God will meet with me there as his words come to life in my heart
im ready. and im eager. i pray i will be faithful with what he teaches me
Jeremiah 33:2 "This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the LORD is his name: 3 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
SNOW!!
has finally come to Raleigh! usually its the freezing rain and icy roads we get. never the soft white snow.
i went to bed dreaming about it. and i woke to reality. looking out the window...white was all i could see. the trees, roads, houses, and cars. all covered in a sheet of snow, 6 inches of snow
its so peaceful, so serene...
its the perfect day for reading and movies and sitting by the fireplace with hot cocoa..yes cheesy cliche, but i did it. and loved it.
its the perfect day to have chili for lunch and to take a nap because you can.
its the perfect day to go sledding or tubing with your with you friends.
snowball fights, snow angels.
snow cream
im thankful for the snow today. and im thankful that our Creator gave us such a winter wonderland.
im thankful for the time to relax and have time to myself.
but when this is gone. ill be ready for warm weather, flip flops, tan lines, seafood at Sears Landing. walks in the sand. and fun dresses
i went to bed dreaming about it. and i woke to reality. looking out the window...white was all i could see. the trees, roads, houses, and cars. all covered in a sheet of snow, 6 inches of snow
its so peaceful, so serene...
its the perfect day for reading and movies and sitting by the fireplace with hot cocoa..yes cheesy cliche, but i did it. and loved it.
its the perfect day to have chili for lunch and to take a nap because you can.
its the perfect day to go sledding or tubing with your with you friends.
snowball fights, snow angels.
snow cream
im thankful for the snow today. and im thankful that our Creator gave us such a winter wonderland.
im thankful for the time to relax and have time to myself.
but when this is gone. ill be ready for warm weather, flip flops, tan lines, seafood at Sears Landing. walks in the sand. and fun dresses
Monday, January 12, 2009
Cruise Control and a Birthday
Both played a very important role during this past weekend. Yes I drove to visit Ginny for her Birthday. You wouldnt believe it, but i made it there in 2.5 hrs. and i made it home in 1 hr and 45 minutes. I like to thank cruise control for that. and i would also like to thank people for deciding not to clog up the highways during the time i was road tripping. I had a pretty easy drive and majority of the time the left lane was open for me. i would also like to thank all police men/women for not hiding out on the ramps and medians..ya know, just in case i may have been speeding. i highly doubt it though:-0
well to start off friday night i went to cycling with jenn right after work. needless to say, it was amazing even though i got my butt kicked. i changed and left straight from the gym. i had packed a banana because i knew my body would pass out if i did not feed it right after cycle. arriving at the wonderful condo was great. Ginny and i spent friday night relaxing. i find it funny, but not sad. that fridays tend to be a great night to relax. very contrary to a couple years ago. well we chatted and decided off to bed was the best choice. and saturday came quickly.
saturday morning was productive. we did inventory on Ginny's entire closet. very productive as we ended up with two huge garbage bags full. dontating is wonderful! i love hand me downs. well saturday afternoon was full of errands. lunch was at McAlisters. I would nominate them for best sweet tea anyday! old navy and dicks sporting goods were great to us. not so great to the bank account however. sat night was hanging out and watchin the panthers game at Michael and Jos house. we had chips with 3 amazing dips. then home made fish tacos for dinner. delish! the night was full of cheering, groaning, arms being thrown in the air. and Eli. yes Eli is there 2.5 year old son. i would like to have one of him one day!! he is adorable. so cute. he showed off his football skills. he begged his mommie to watch Arsenal (for those who dont know, that is a soccer team. i love that a 2 year old knew of them!!) he also wanted to watch cars or cinderella, depending on what minute you asked him.
Sunday was church, lunch with friends. we ate the brunch buffet at a pizza place. yes the buffet had omelets, fruit, belgian waffles, and pizza. the waffles were AMAZING. the afternoon was chill. ginny and i contemplated life. past present and future. we watched The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Jude Law..LOVE IT! then i got home at 10 pm. like i mentioned before. thanks cruise control.
I loved this past weekend.. for many reasons: I love Ginny, i love her birthday, i now love charlotte friends, i love shomars, i love matthews-mint hill road. yes it is one of my favorite roads. Charlotte was a great time! it was so wonderful that i briefly considered moving there. uh huh, for a short period of time i actually thought about it.
well to start off friday night i went to cycling with jenn right after work. needless to say, it was amazing even though i got my butt kicked. i changed and left straight from the gym. i had packed a banana because i knew my body would pass out if i did not feed it right after cycle. arriving at the wonderful condo was great. Ginny and i spent friday night relaxing. i find it funny, but not sad. that fridays tend to be a great night to relax. very contrary to a couple years ago. well we chatted and decided off to bed was the best choice. and saturday came quickly.
saturday morning was productive. we did inventory on Ginny's entire closet. very productive as we ended up with two huge garbage bags full. dontating is wonderful! i love hand me downs. well saturday afternoon was full of errands. lunch was at McAlisters. I would nominate them for best sweet tea anyday! old navy and dicks sporting goods were great to us. not so great to the bank account however. sat night was hanging out and watchin the panthers game at Michael and Jos house. we had chips with 3 amazing dips. then home made fish tacos for dinner. delish! the night was full of cheering, groaning, arms being thrown in the air. and Eli. yes Eli is there 2.5 year old son. i would like to have one of him one day!! he is adorable. so cute. he showed off his football skills. he begged his mommie to watch Arsenal (for those who dont know, that is a soccer team. i love that a 2 year old knew of them!!) he also wanted to watch cars or cinderella, depending on what minute you asked him.
Sunday was church, lunch with friends. we ate the brunch buffet at a pizza place. yes the buffet had omelets, fruit, belgian waffles, and pizza. the waffles were AMAZING. the afternoon was chill. ginny and i contemplated life. past present and future. we watched The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Jude Law..LOVE IT! then i got home at 10 pm. like i mentioned before. thanks cruise control.
I loved this past weekend.. for many reasons: I love Ginny, i love her birthday, i now love charlotte friends, i love shomars, i love matthews-mint hill road. yes it is one of my favorite roads. Charlotte was a great time! it was so wonderful that i briefly considered moving there. uh huh, for a short period of time i actually thought about it.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Time to Shine in '09 ~ Tay
WOW, i cant believe its the beginning of a new year. and the last year of this decade. time flies!! Next New years eve there will be no option to wear the glasses that say "2009" with the holes in the zeros being the eyeholes..yea, wont work for "2010" . its the small things in life. come one now.
Wellllllllllll as Tay says, its time to shine is '09! i love that. i hope to be the light God would have me to be in this broken world. i hope to shine in a way that is worthy of the name of Jesus Christ. I dont want to be mediocre in my pursuit of this heavenly Savior that wants to know me. I desire to know him. that is what i want for 2009.
I also want to travel. to Switzerland that is, to visit my dear friend Maria.
I want to travel with Ginny to pheonix or to St John.
I will be traveling to Kentucky to be a bridesmaid in Kristin Line's wedding. ive never been to KY..AND they are picking me up in Nashville, TN..sooooooo i cant wait to hang out there too:-)
other than that. i think this year will be exciting. not sure what is to come. but i find that exciting in itself.
all i know is that its back to day one. back to work, back to freezing cold winter weather. back to hoping its warm enough for the beach...its 2 weeks til Trey is 4 months old. and its 2 months from my birthday.
I hope everyone's 2009 is off to a fabulous start!!
the end!
Wellllllllllll as Tay says, its time to shine is '09! i love that. i hope to be the light God would have me to be in this broken world. i hope to shine in a way that is worthy of the name of Jesus Christ. I dont want to be mediocre in my pursuit of this heavenly Savior that wants to know me. I desire to know him. that is what i want for 2009.
I also want to travel. to Switzerland that is, to visit my dear friend Maria.
I want to travel with Ginny to pheonix or to St John.
I will be traveling to Kentucky to be a bridesmaid in Kristin Line's wedding. ive never been to KY..AND they are picking me up in Nashville, TN..sooooooo i cant wait to hang out there too:-)
other than that. i think this year will be exciting. not sure what is to come. but i find that exciting in itself.
all i know is that its back to day one. back to work, back to freezing cold winter weather. back to hoping its warm enough for the beach...its 2 weeks til Trey is 4 months old. and its 2 months from my birthday.
I hope everyone's 2009 is off to a fabulous start!!
the end!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
My Scarf
The temperature today is FREEZING. and so it should be on the eve of Christmas Eve. I do not love the cold, but i do find it necessary during Christmas time! the 70 degree weather this past week felt amazing,but come on, its December, i should not be able to lay out in December. However, if anyone knows me, i will lay out any chance i get! Thanks you Kenny for the song, All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan. im am so seconding that right now. i am not a fan of this pastiness that is taking over. ah
Well i kind of went off on a tangent.
I was saying how cold it is today just to say that because of the coldness I am wearing a scarf! i love scarfs, this is one of the first ones i got. my brothers ex gf made one for my mom and I. (Its ok they dated back in highschool, but check her out on myspace, beautiful voice. www.myspace.com/lydiagray ) this scarf is not the typical cotton or silk kind. its woven with this crazy shag material. It consists of my favorite colors. Green, turquoise, and royal blue. Scarfs are great. They are practical as well as fashionable. so guys, do not always say that girls only get accessories for fashion. this scarf is actually quite practical on a day like this eve of Christmas Eve. Its keeping me warm! and if it looks nice, then thats icing on the cake.
ok random facts about the scarf:
1. i have had it for 9 years. wow i find it crazy that time goes by that quickly.
2. again, i love the colors: green, royal blue, turquoise.
3. its very warm
4. i have worn it a lot this winter
5. it is proof that Christmas gifts that someone makes for you are not always lame!
6. it smells like baby spit up. ( I know that is gross, but its only in one spot. you cannot wash this material. i didnt notice it until i got to work, so i will have to find the spot and hand wash it soon. but in the mean time i will be reminded of my nephew trey all day. the spit up is thanks to him! and actually i do not need help being reminded of him. he is my best friend, no for real, he is)
7. i cannot wear this scarf with orange, red, or pink.
8. it goes best with blue, green, black, white, and maybe brown could work
9. i have another one in this material that is all white.
10. my hair gets knotted at my neck where the scarf is.
11. that is annoying
12. but at least my neck is not cold.
13. i do not know how to make a scarf
14. or matching gloves or mittens or hats
alright well that is all i got. and 14 might have been stretching it, but i am ok with that
Merry eve of Christmas Eve to all!!!
and i hope you get a scarf for Christmas
Well i kind of went off on a tangent.
I was saying how cold it is today just to say that because of the coldness I am wearing a scarf! i love scarfs, this is one of the first ones i got. my brothers ex gf made one for my mom and I. (Its ok they dated back in highschool, but check her out on myspace, beautiful voice. www.myspace.com/lydiagray ) this scarf is not the typical cotton or silk kind. its woven with this crazy shag material. It consists of my favorite colors. Green, turquoise, and royal blue. Scarfs are great. They are practical as well as fashionable. so guys, do not always say that girls only get accessories for fashion. this scarf is actually quite practical on a day like this eve of Christmas Eve. Its keeping me warm! and if it looks nice, then thats icing on the cake.
ok random facts about the scarf:
1. i have had it for 9 years. wow i find it crazy that time goes by that quickly.
2. again, i love the colors: green, royal blue, turquoise.
3. its very warm
4. i have worn it a lot this winter
5. it is proof that Christmas gifts that someone makes for you are not always lame!
6. it smells like baby spit up. ( I know that is gross, but its only in one spot. you cannot wash this material. i didnt notice it until i got to work, so i will have to find the spot and hand wash it soon. but in the mean time i will be reminded of my nephew trey all day. the spit up is thanks to him! and actually i do not need help being reminded of him. he is my best friend, no for real, he is)
7. i cannot wear this scarf with orange, red, or pink.
8. it goes best with blue, green, black, white, and maybe brown could work
9. i have another one in this material that is all white.
10. my hair gets knotted at my neck where the scarf is.
11. that is annoying
12. but at least my neck is not cold.
13. i do not know how to make a scarf
14. or matching gloves or mittens or hats
alright well that is all i got. and 14 might have been stretching it, but i am ok with that
Merry eve of Christmas Eve to all!!!
and i hope you get a scarf for Christmas
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Catching up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2o1uxzI-hA
1. This song is amazing. it made me cry. for several reasons. i love crying. not the sad kind, but the kind that you cant keep away. the kind that comes from your soul.
listen to that song please. and especially the lyrics. its amazing. our Lord, King, Savior is amazing. and his ways our not our ways. I hope i learn more about that!
2. So 2008 is ending. WOW has it been a year to remember. More has happened in this year than ever, i feel like i say that every year. ha. but i wouldnt change any of it. God has been so gracious to me. I want to know him more, and honor him more. I want to shine of his love more in this dark place. I want to remember that this is not my home.. i want that to resonate in my heart, not just my mind. I dont want to get comfortable here or feel cozy. We are only passing through. I want to be constantly looking toward the day that we do go home, and do everything in sight of that.
3.Well my nephew is perfect. yes he was born on Sept 19th. its probably now in my top 5 favorite days of my life. its true. i love him to death. HE is the most precious picture of innocence and purity. When his lip curls and he gets sad. its the most real sadness. he doenst know how to fake being sad for attention yet. his face looks as if he is trying his best to be happy, but that lip still wins and curls. its pitiful. your probably like, why the heck is this kid so sad. well its because sometime his stomach bothers him. a baby changes everything.
4.WE got to celebrate his first thanksgiving not long ago..how special. all my aunts, uncles, cousins were there. we ate til we fell back on the couches, we watched all the good football games, we talked about life, the Lord, and the love that he has blessed our family with..im so thankful, its not like that everywhere.
5. Soccer season has a break. Its nice. to have time after work for the gym again. Um there is this one instructor. Jenn. she is amazing. i dont know how she does it. Alicia, you know what im talkign about. But i love her classes. Cycling is awesome and i just started her sculpting. i think i might die after every class..but i love it. kinda like how i love roller coasters and scary movies. ya know.haha
back to soccer, our season starts back up again in january with our first season game being february 7th. man that is gonna be here soon. and we will freeze at practice. i love those girls. they are blessing. i love this opportunity. i want to help them be a better team. i hope they will have more mental discipline this year, and more fight in them. thats the only way i know. i also hope to show them JEsus. I want them to know its cool to love him and follow him at all ages. and during their time in 6th grade.
6. Its 3 weeks til CHristmas. I love this time of year. We always have a birthday cake for Jesus. its great. a baby changes everything, its true. Its going to be super busy til then, 3 Christmas parties, 2 concerts, a girls night tonight which i am SUPER pumped about.
our christmas tree is up at my parents' house. its great. alicia and i are decorating our townhome this saturday. it will be a fun roommie bonding day.
7.so with this last month of the year now upon us. i want to cherish each day. i want to live each moment in the moment on not looking for anything more or wishing for something. i want to be thankful for where God has me, what he is teaching me and showing me this day. Because life and breath is too precious to miss out on. Soon it will be 2009. i think it will be a great year. my heart is excited. i dont really know why. but it is. and i like that
1. This song is amazing. it made me cry. for several reasons. i love crying. not the sad kind, but the kind that you cant keep away. the kind that comes from your soul.
listen to that song please. and especially the lyrics. its amazing. our Lord, King, Savior is amazing. and his ways our not our ways. I hope i learn more about that!
2. So 2008 is ending. WOW has it been a year to remember. More has happened in this year than ever, i feel like i say that every year. ha. but i wouldnt change any of it. God has been so gracious to me. I want to know him more, and honor him more. I want to shine of his love more in this dark place. I want to remember that this is not my home.. i want that to resonate in my heart, not just my mind. I dont want to get comfortable here or feel cozy. We are only passing through. I want to be constantly looking toward the day that we do go home, and do everything in sight of that.
3.Well my nephew is perfect. yes he was born on Sept 19th. its probably now in my top 5 favorite days of my life. its true. i love him to death. HE is the most precious picture of innocence and purity. When his lip curls and he gets sad. its the most real sadness. he doenst know how to fake being sad for attention yet. his face looks as if he is trying his best to be happy, but that lip still wins and curls. its pitiful. your probably like, why the heck is this kid so sad. well its because sometime his stomach bothers him. a baby changes everything.
4.WE got to celebrate his first thanksgiving not long ago..how special. all my aunts, uncles, cousins were there. we ate til we fell back on the couches, we watched all the good football games, we talked about life, the Lord, and the love that he has blessed our family with..im so thankful, its not like that everywhere.
5. Soccer season has a break. Its nice. to have time after work for the gym again. Um there is this one instructor. Jenn. she is amazing. i dont know how she does it. Alicia, you know what im talkign about. But i love her classes. Cycling is awesome and i just started her sculpting. i think i might die after every class..but i love it. kinda like how i love roller coasters and scary movies. ya know.haha
back to soccer, our season starts back up again in january with our first season game being february 7th. man that is gonna be here soon. and we will freeze at practice. i love those girls. they are blessing. i love this opportunity. i want to help them be a better team. i hope they will have more mental discipline this year, and more fight in them. thats the only way i know. i also hope to show them JEsus. I want them to know its cool to love him and follow him at all ages. and during their time in 6th grade.
6. Its 3 weeks til CHristmas. I love this time of year. We always have a birthday cake for Jesus. its great. a baby changes everything, its true. Its going to be super busy til then, 3 Christmas parties, 2 concerts, a girls night tonight which i am SUPER pumped about.
our christmas tree is up at my parents' house. its great. alicia and i are decorating our townhome this saturday. it will be a fun roommie bonding day.
7.so with this last month of the year now upon us. i want to cherish each day. i want to live each moment in the moment on not looking for anything more or wishing for something. i want to be thankful for where God has me, what he is teaching me and showing me this day. Because life and breath is too precious to miss out on. Soon it will be 2009. i think it will be a great year. my heart is excited. i dont really know why. but it is. and i like that
Friday, October 03, 2008
Give Me Your Eyes - Brandon Heath
This song is so IT. I pray this would be the desire of our generation!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGr8as7pPBE&feature=related
Look down from a broken sky
Traced out by the city lights
My world from a mile high
Best seat in the house tonight
Touch down on the cold black top
Hold on for the sudden stop
Breathe in the familiar shock
Of confusion and chaos
All those people going somewhere
Why have I never cared
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken-hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me your heart for the ones forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see
Step out on a busy street
See a girl and our eyes meet
Does her best to smile at me
To hide what's underneath
There's a man just to her right
Black suit and a bright red tie
Too ashamed to tell his wife
He's out of work, he's buying time
All those people going somewhere
Why have I never cared
Chorus
I've been here a million times
A couple of million eyes
Just move and pass me by
I swear I never thought that I was wrong
Well, I want a second glance
So give me a second chance
To see the way You've seen the people all along
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGr8as7pPBE&feature=related
Look down from a broken sky
Traced out by the city lights
My world from a mile high
Best seat in the house tonight
Touch down on the cold black top
Hold on for the sudden stop
Breathe in the familiar shock
Of confusion and chaos
All those people going somewhere
Why have I never cared
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken-hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me your heart for the ones forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see
Step out on a busy street
See a girl and our eyes meet
Does her best to smile at me
To hide what's underneath
There's a man just to her right
Black suit and a bright red tie
Too ashamed to tell his wife
He's out of work, he's buying time
All those people going somewhere
Why have I never cared
Chorus
I've been here a million times
A couple of million eyes
Just move and pass me by
I swear I never thought that I was wrong
Well, I want a second glance
So give me a second chance
To see the way You've seen the people all along
I was tagged so here i go!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
7:15 am
2. Diamonds or pearls?
i like both but for the most part i prefer diamonds:-)
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
The Dark Knight
4. What is your favorite TV show?
um i have a few, LOST, the Office, Privelged (its my newest addition to DVR)
5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
plain oatmeal with bananas and chocolate chips
6. What is your middle name?
Shae
7. What food do you dislike?
brussel sprouts
8. What is your favorite CD at moment?
i have a mix CD at work that i enjoy. it includes: john mayer, jason mraz, maroon 5, tonic, gavin degraw..I also love my shane and shane CDs, always!
9. What kind of car do you drive?
Lexus
10. Favorite sandwich?
if i could only eat one sandwich for the rest of my life it would be turkey on wheat with lettuce, tomato, honey mustard, provolone cheese.
11. What characteristic do you despise?
when people try to hard..just relax and be yourself. I also do not like people who are fake. I guess thats the same! haha
12. Favorite item of clothing?
A good pair of jeans!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and always my rainbows, tan, black, or ivory..haha
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
I’m really itching to get to
14. Favorite brand of clothing?
i love banana republic, express for dress pants, nordstrom and belk..that didnt answer the question.sorry
15. Where would you retire to?
Who knows if I’ll retire! That’s a long way off. but i do like raleigh..close to the beach and the mountains..haha..i need to travel more though before i decide. and who knows what ill think when im old..
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday?
well most recent was my 26th..my bestests came to town and surprised me!! cheesecake factory. but the overall most memorable was my 20th!! i had a pinata. and got sang to on the bar by all the KA pledges..um yes it was interesting!! that was a longggggggggg time ago!
17. Favorite sport to watch?
I like college football, nfl too. i love watching soccer. oh and olympics!!!!!! track, gymnastics, swimming
18. When is your birthday?
Feb 27th
19. Are you a morning person or a night person?
um id say mornings now.i used to be nocturnal
20. What is your shoe size?
7.5 or 8..yes big for my height..dr.s said i was gonna be 5' 6" ..hmmm
21. Pets?dog , Cody,..he's a german short haired pointer..AMAZING
22. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us?
id have to agree with lauren..im super thnkful of how the Lord saves me everyday, how He blesses me, and loves me. but im an aunt now!! thats exciting news
23. What did you want to be when you were little?
i wanted to be a soccer player.h.aha
24. How are you today?
wonderful..life is grand. ive got all i ever need! Jesus, family, friends, a house, a job, a dog, food, clothes, etc etc..
25. What is your favorite candy(lollie/chocolate)?
dark chocolate
26. What is your favorite flower?
dont know, gerbera daisies i think
27. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
thanksgiving, nov 8th..morgans wedding..its gonna be a blast!
28. What is your full name?
Kristin Shae Beacham
29. What are you listening to right now?
a mix CD that was a favor from my friend emily's wedding last weekend...its great..beach music, shag music, real chill ..Lovin In My Babies Eyes..great song!!
30. What was the last thing you ate?
ugh...i never do this..i had a jr cheeseburger from wendys..reason being this: i took my car to get inspected and i could walk to the wendys for lunch..but incase you are wondering,the next thing i will drink is a mocha from stonewold
31. Do you wish on stars?
not really..but God made them and that is amazing..i do like to lay outside on a nice night free of mosquitos and look at them:-)
32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
GREEN!!! my favorite color
33. How is the weather right now?
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! i love the fall..its cool, not cold, refreshing, not humid, and its sunny:-)
34. The first person you spoke to on the phone today?
Hmmm i talked to Ginny's voicemail..next was work stuff:-(
35. Favorite soft drink?
Mountain Dew..but i prefer sweet tea from cloos!!
36. Favorite restaurant?
HMM i love Cafe Luna, Maggianos, Sear's Landing at Topsail, ...
37. Real hair color?
umm dirty blonde?!?
38. What was your favorite toy as a child?
the tree in our front yard.also my bike and the creek. i loved my soccer ball too
39. Summer or winter?
I do not like extreme weather. i love fall and spring!!
40. Hugs or kisses?
righ now def hugs!!
41. Chocolate or Vanilla?
CHOCOLATE..i dont even like vanilla ice cream..does that make me wierd?
42. Coffee or tea?
well depends on the type..i actually drink espresso and sweet tea..i dont drink coffee or hot tea much
43. When was the last time you cried?
um last wed night..for someone i love..
44. What is under your bed?
two paintings i havent hung in my house yet
45. What did you do last night?
gym with alicia!! then coffee with a friend... :-)
46. What are you afraid of?
losing my family..
47. Salty or sweet?
sweet!!!
48. How many keys on your key ring?
um house, mail, office, beach house..
49. How many years at your current job?
3
50. Favorite day of the week?
friday night, saturday, sunday..that is 2.25 days
51. How many places have you lived in?
um Nashville, TN; Cary and Raleigh,NC
52. Do you make friends easily?
I think so.ive been told im easy to get along with.
I Tag Tay...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Bon Qui Qui
this might be one of the funniest things i have ever seen!
please enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZkdcYlOn5M
please enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZkdcYlOn5M
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Family..Two kinds of Family
I love my family. I couldnt have a better one in my opinion. I am blessed to have grown up seeing my mom and dad love each other while doing their best to portray Jesus' love in all they do. They are best friends. I hope to have that one day:-) I have two awesome brothers. We have grown very close in the past 8 years..i think its because we are all older and more mature. We have been able to discuss God in our lives, our views, struggles, beliefs, etc etc...
I have the best aunts and uncles too might I add. Ever since i can remember we have gotten together a handful of times each year. Thanksgiving and Christmas are always my favorites. We used to all get together at my Nana's house..there was much food, love, laughter..and lotsssssssssss of kids..which brings me to my cousins. I am the oldest..the youngest is now 16 months old. Well my Nana passed away 6 years ago..i was worried that our family get togethers would become few and far between..but we have kept the same traditions..the only change is we no longer meet at Nana's house. Christmas is usually at my parents' house and Thanksgiving at my Uncle Rick and Aunt Lynda's house..they live at Lake Norman..its nice:-) AND NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is the newest addition to our family..my first ever nephew!!! i am sooooooo head over heels in love with this precious, tiny, innocent baby boy. My dad made a comment, 'its not very often that you get to see innocence." its so true... Trey, this special baby, is brand new to the world. He is dependent on others for everything, eating, being changed, changing his clothes, giving him a bath..and as he grows older, being taught of Jesus and his love, being taught how to talk and to read and to write, how to feed himself, how to ride a bike, play sports, interact with his friends..and on and on..praying and hoping that as he grows up he doesnt learn his ways from the world, but he learns his ways from the Lord Jesus his Savior..my prayer is and will continue to be that Trey will one day experience God calling him to Himself..and that Trey would respond and obey and confess his need for a Savior allowing Jesus to reign in his heart...Its so special to see a baby grow in the womb and all the way up to 9 months as he then experiences his first breath of air in this new world..its amazing..its a miracle..and its full of joy...Im so thankful for Trey.
And now for my other family..my eternal family, my brothers and sisters in Christ. I have in the past couple of years been SO very blessed with fellow believers that i can experience life with, day by day..we live together..we share struggles, we share praises, we share prayers, we share love, we share the Lord Jesus Christ in our hearts ..and what and AMAZING bond this gives us.. we are united in a supernatural way that only God our Creator could ever instill in people. I am so thankful for these friends. God gives us this family to help us through our visit hear on earth..until the day which we are called home to be with him forever.. all of us in this family of Christ have been given a job, a calling, of the highest honor and responsibility. We are allowed to claim Jesus name..to share him with others..to portray him to others in our actions, words, thoughts, desires..etc etc.. what a high calling, to be the hands and feet of the Lord. How awesome that God would choose to use us and allow us to be used in his works. I pray that we would yield to the Holy Spirit in our hearts. that we would be transformed into people that rightly represent Jesus. that we live TRUTH. we let go of our worldly desires and desire Him and Him alone..that we would stay on the narrow path and live in the abundance he desires for us. I pray that we OBEY our heavenly Father. and that we love him and others the way he first loved us. I want to know our Father better. We are fulfilled by the Lord and him alone. How can we be fulfilled if we dont know him. I want to know him so well that my desires become his own. I want to be a woman of prayer. I want to lose my pride. I want so many things in my heart but I know its only through the strength of my Father that i will be able to live a life worthy of his calling. I hope our generation can see past the decoys and distractions of this world. and that we would see with eyes set on eternity. That we would push everything out of the way and only seek our Fathers face. I hope that the world can see Jesus love through us. I hope and pray that we would rightly love each other..with pure love..not selfish love, not expectant love, not forced love, but with love from a pure heart, love with no alterior motives...i pray that we would learn and know Jesus' love. that we would quit trying to do it on our own.but that we would die to ourselves and let him love the world through us. There is sooooooo much 'other' stuff in me that keeps me from allowing the Lord to work through me to the full potential. wrong ways of thinking, worldly desires,selfish desires, laziness, past sin that only the Lord can redeem, selfishness, pride, impatience, etc etc..but how AWESOME that our Lord cares enough to reveal our sins to us so that we can daily give them to him and allow him to change our heart and minds..every day is the day of salvation, every day he redeems us. And thank goodness for the family of believers he gives us to go through this journey with. We are his soldiers. and we need to be fully armed..our culture has so many vices. but in him, we can change the world...
I have the best aunts and uncles too might I add. Ever since i can remember we have gotten together a handful of times each year. Thanksgiving and Christmas are always my favorites. We used to all get together at my Nana's house..there was much food, love, laughter..and lotsssssssssss of kids..which brings me to my cousins. I am the oldest..the youngest is now 16 months old. Well my Nana passed away 6 years ago..i was worried that our family get togethers would become few and far between..but we have kept the same traditions..the only change is we no longer meet at Nana's house. Christmas is usually at my parents' house and Thanksgiving at my Uncle Rick and Aunt Lynda's house..they live at Lake Norman..its nice:-) AND NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is the newest addition to our family..my first ever nephew!!! i am sooooooo head over heels in love with this precious, tiny, innocent baby boy. My dad made a comment, 'its not very often that you get to see innocence." its so true... Trey, this special baby, is brand new to the world. He is dependent on others for everything, eating, being changed, changing his clothes, giving him a bath..and as he grows older, being taught of Jesus and his love, being taught how to talk and to read and to write, how to feed himself, how to ride a bike, play sports, interact with his friends..and on and on..praying and hoping that as he grows up he doesnt learn his ways from the world, but he learns his ways from the Lord Jesus his Savior..my prayer is and will continue to be that Trey will one day experience God calling him to Himself..and that Trey would respond and obey and confess his need for a Savior allowing Jesus to reign in his heart...Its so special to see a baby grow in the womb and all the way up to 9 months as he then experiences his first breath of air in this new world..its amazing..its a miracle..and its full of joy...Im so thankful for Trey.
And now for my other family..my eternal family, my brothers and sisters in Christ. I have in the past couple of years been SO very blessed with fellow believers that i can experience life with, day by day..we live together..we share struggles, we share praises, we share prayers, we share love, we share the Lord Jesus Christ in our hearts ..and what and AMAZING bond this gives us.. we are united in a supernatural way that only God our Creator could ever instill in people. I am so thankful for these friends. God gives us this family to help us through our visit hear on earth..until the day which we are called home to be with him forever.. all of us in this family of Christ have been given a job, a calling, of the highest honor and responsibility. We are allowed to claim Jesus name..to share him with others..to portray him to others in our actions, words, thoughts, desires..etc etc.. what a high calling, to be the hands and feet of the Lord. How awesome that God would choose to use us and allow us to be used in his works. I pray that we would yield to the Holy Spirit in our hearts. that we would be transformed into people that rightly represent Jesus. that we live TRUTH. we let go of our worldly desires and desire Him and Him alone..that we would stay on the narrow path and live in the abundance he desires for us. I pray that we OBEY our heavenly Father. and that we love him and others the way he first loved us. I want to know our Father better. We are fulfilled by the Lord and him alone. How can we be fulfilled if we dont know him. I want to know him so well that my desires become his own. I want to be a woman of prayer. I want to lose my pride. I want so many things in my heart but I know its only through the strength of my Father that i will be able to live a life worthy of his calling. I hope our generation can see past the decoys and distractions of this world. and that we would see with eyes set on eternity. That we would push everything out of the way and only seek our Fathers face. I hope that the world can see Jesus love through us. I hope and pray that we would rightly love each other..with pure love..not selfish love, not expectant love, not forced love, but with love from a pure heart, love with no alterior motives...i pray that we would learn and know Jesus' love. that we would quit trying to do it on our own.but that we would die to ourselves and let him love the world through us. There is sooooooo much 'other' stuff in me that keeps me from allowing the Lord to work through me to the full potential. wrong ways of thinking, worldly desires,selfish desires, laziness, past sin that only the Lord can redeem, selfishness, pride, impatience, etc etc..but how AWESOME that our Lord cares enough to reveal our sins to us so that we can daily give them to him and allow him to change our heart and minds..every day is the day of salvation, every day he redeems us. And thank goodness for the family of believers he gives us to go through this journey with. We are his soldiers. and we need to be fully armed..our culture has so many vices. but in him, we can change the world...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
TayTay...
Ok so i totally forgot to blog about something in my last blog..which then reminded me of some other stuff i would like to mention!!
yes this blog is dedicated to Taylor and her hilariousness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so if you refer to the previous post, the one about hot cocoa( i didnt check the number) well Taylor was there too!! it was a marvelous night..BUT i forgot to mention the funniest part..all of the sudden while we are sitting on the couch Tay puts her mug down and notices she has spilled homemade cocoa ALL over her sweatshirt and pj pants!!! omg..so funny. one, because not only was it like half her mug that was all over her..but two, because she didnt even feel it..so needless to say we had to pause the movie cuz we were laughing so hard..and are lucky no one peed their pants..
a couple other things about tay that that i would like to mention are her 2 hilarious quotes!!
the second of the 2 happened this same weekend while we were at the NCSU football game..on the front row, in the end zone!! it was incredible..well taylor loved it so much..that she says in a very excited tone, "THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFFFFFFFFFFFE!!!!!!!!!" HAHA love it!!
ok now for the first of the two quotes..this one happened at a friend's bachelorette weekend. We were just having the typical girl time and Taylor added to the conversation, "I really dont think I want to share my life with anyone else" WHAT?!?! for real.if you know Tay the way i do..that is the last person i excpected to hear that from!! HAHA..soooo as of right now ..the count on quotes is:
Taylor - 2, the rest of the world - 0.
TAYLOR!!! we love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
xoxo
i get to see you SOON!!!
yes this blog is dedicated to Taylor and her hilariousness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so if you refer to the previous post, the one about hot cocoa( i didnt check the number) well Taylor was there too!! it was a marvelous night..BUT i forgot to mention the funniest part..all of the sudden while we are sitting on the couch Tay puts her mug down and notices she has spilled homemade cocoa ALL over her sweatshirt and pj pants!!! omg..so funny. one, because not only was it like half her mug that was all over her..but two, because she didnt even feel it..so needless to say we had to pause the movie cuz we were laughing so hard..and are lucky no one peed their pants..
a couple other things about tay that that i would like to mention are her 2 hilarious quotes!!
the second of the 2 happened this same weekend while we were at the NCSU football game..on the front row, in the end zone!! it was incredible..well taylor loved it so much..that she says in a very excited tone, "THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFFFFFFFFFFFE!!!!!!!!!" HAHA love it!!
ok now for the first of the two quotes..this one happened at a friend's bachelorette weekend. We were just having the typical girl time and Taylor added to the conversation, "I really dont think I want to share my life with anyone else" WHAT?!?! for real.if you know Tay the way i do..that is the last person i excpected to hear that from!! HAHA..soooo as of right now ..the count on quotes is:
Taylor - 2, the rest of the world - 0.
TAYLOR!!! we love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
xoxo
i get to see you SOON!!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A Few Things..that is all
1. Friday my nephew Trey was born. He is 7 lbs 12 oz. 20.5 inches. and PERFECT!! seriously i cant even believe it..its such a miracle. i could just sit and hold him and watch him all day long
2. It is fall..and I LOVEEEEEEEEEE it!! this means pretty leaves, awesome weather, football games, cookouts, the fair, reunions with friends, camping, jeans and sweaters!!!!!!!!:-)
3. Alicia moves in Oct 11th..i am so excited!
4. I love my soccer team. The girls are so adorable and getting more and more excited about soccer. not to mention they have already improved a ton!
5. I start my first acylics painting class today. awesome
6. Friday night is a secret.
7. Sat is WFU game. and Sat night is EM's wedding.. ELON REUNION!!
8. Ive been sick so ive missed working out. Cycling is thursday and i cant wait to get on the Bike
9. Lets back track....Sat was the NCSU game..AMAAAAAAZING and SO fun!! lets just say i lost my voice bc of it. haha..Sat night was Fox and the Hound then out for some dancing, mostly with the girls, but they guys did make an effort. Matt's hair looked good twice in a row..haha.
10. Im excited for about all my new friends
11. I am sad MAria is gone. i will miss her. but im excited to go visit her in Switzerland
12. I want to watch What Happens in Vegas again. GRae, you down?? want to make it 3 times? haha..we could drink that homemade hot cocoa again!!
13. Next week is bbq and shopping spree night.
14. Next week is also the Martina Concert.
15. Last but not least are a few more
16. I love Jesus..i want to love him more and more everyday. that is my hearts desire. He has been truly incredible in my life. so faithful. saved me from situations in my life that i couldnt see the future in. but he knew!! has blessed me with so many amazing friends and family. And even in the tough times He has given me OVERWHELMING joy!! that is soooooooooo worth the obedience that at one time was difficult. God will reign always. He will win the battles..and i strive to daily yield to him
17. I pray for my husband everyday..no no no. i dont know who he is yet. But i cant wait to meet him. and i pray that Jesus reigns as Lord in all areas of his heart and life! We will have lots to talk about one day. i pray its soon
18. Im getting a massage today!
19. im eating 42 st oyster bar for lunch today
20. i wish there were more hours in a day
21. i wish ants could never get into houses!
22. I want someone to invent chapstick that is unbeatable.that works and never stops working!
23. My dad is playing golf today. he is good at everything
24. i love my coworkers..that is a huge blessing!
25. i made homemade choc chip cookies last night
26. tonight i will make choc chip muffins
27. Thurs after cycling i think i will go out to eat sushi
28. I love Sake House
29. I cant wait for Thanksgiving
30. I cant wait for Christmas
31. I dont care for Halloween.
32. I love game nights
33. I love guitar and singing nights
34. I love the Hoods
35. I miss my brother Josh
36. Next year i am traveling around Europe
37. I am also going to Colorodo with a group of friends!!!
38. I will end here..i know 38 is a random place to end..but i ran out of time!
maybe ill continue this randomness later!!
2. It is fall..and I LOVEEEEEEEEEE it!! this means pretty leaves, awesome weather, football games, cookouts, the fair, reunions with friends, camping, jeans and sweaters!!!!!!!!:-)
3. Alicia moves in Oct 11th..i am so excited!
4. I love my soccer team. The girls are so adorable and getting more and more excited about soccer. not to mention they have already improved a ton!
5. I start my first acylics painting class today. awesome
6. Friday night is a secret.
7. Sat is WFU game. and Sat night is EM's wedding.. ELON REUNION!!
8. Ive been sick so ive missed working out. Cycling is thursday and i cant wait to get on the Bike
9. Lets back track....Sat was the NCSU game..AMAAAAAAZING and SO fun!! lets just say i lost my voice bc of it. haha..Sat night was Fox and the Hound then out for some dancing, mostly with the girls, but they guys did make an effort. Matt's hair looked good twice in a row..haha.
10. Im excited for about all my new friends
11. I am sad MAria is gone. i will miss her. but im excited to go visit her in Switzerland
12. I want to watch What Happens in Vegas again. GRae, you down?? want to make it 3 times? haha..we could drink that homemade hot cocoa again!!
13. Next week is bbq and shopping spree night.
14. Next week is also the Martina Concert.
15. Last but not least are a few more
16. I love Jesus..i want to love him more and more everyday. that is my hearts desire. He has been truly incredible in my life. so faithful. saved me from situations in my life that i couldnt see the future in. but he knew!! has blessed me with so many amazing friends and family. And even in the tough times He has given me OVERWHELMING joy!! that is soooooooooo worth the obedience that at one time was difficult. God will reign always. He will win the battles..and i strive to daily yield to him
17. I pray for my husband everyday..no no no. i dont know who he is yet. But i cant wait to meet him. and i pray that Jesus reigns as Lord in all areas of his heart and life! We will have lots to talk about one day. i pray its soon
18. Im getting a massage today!
19. im eating 42 st oyster bar for lunch today
20. i wish there were more hours in a day
21. i wish ants could never get into houses!
22. I want someone to invent chapstick that is unbeatable.that works and never stops working!
23. My dad is playing golf today. he is good at everything
24. i love my coworkers..that is a huge blessing!
25. i made homemade choc chip cookies last night
26. tonight i will make choc chip muffins
27. Thurs after cycling i think i will go out to eat sushi
28. I love Sake House
29. I cant wait for Thanksgiving
30. I cant wait for Christmas
31. I dont care for Halloween.
32. I love game nights
33. I love guitar and singing nights
34. I love the Hoods
35. I miss my brother Josh
36. Next year i am traveling around Europe
37. I am also going to Colorodo with a group of friends!!!
38. I will end here..i know 38 is a random place to end..but i ran out of time!
maybe ill continue this randomness later!!
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