Sunday, July 12, 2009
Being a mom (week one)!
In my first week of being a house mom you could say that I am learning a lot! This first week has been busy week of getting unpacked, cleaning, organizing, already one trip (five hour) trip to the hospital and finding myself around this new town. I didn't know if I would be equipped since I haven't even had a baby or have been pregnant to understand and care for others. I think God has given me the ability to do what I am doing and surround me with the people who will help guide me. I am super excited and already believe that I am making a difference in my new home. I am grateful for this opportunity to be apart of something bigger than myself.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Next Chapter of My Life
It has been a while since my last post, a few months really. SO, thank you Rachel for asking for an update on here, I know at least I have one blog follower.
I do want to share that while life is busy one of the things going on was I have had some major health issues (they have all been resolved) and so my focus has been on other things. I can honestly say that I think I have a clean bill of health now, from brain MRI to Steroid Shot to many cavities, including a wisdom tooth pulled to skin testing for allergies to seeing a podiatrist to well, the list goes on. In addition I have also had a major postive thing going on in my life including the next chapter of my life....
“A scientist puts 3 rats in a tub of water to see how long they could swim before they drowned. The rats treaded water for about 4 hours and two of them drowned. Before the third one went down, the scientist pulled him out, dried him off and gave him a few days to rest up. A week later he conducted the same experiment using the same rat and two new ones. Around the 4 hour mark, the two new ones succumbed to fatigue and drowned, but the other one kept swimming. And swimming. And swimming. He swam for 2 days! Hope is a powerful thing. No, the story isn’t pleasant, but the meaning behind it is. Deep in the depths of all of our Princess hearts, there lies HOPE. Even those who are cynical (Gene, are you reading?) still have hope lurking somewhere. Hope that someone, just one person will prove them wrong. It only takes a little encouragement to bring Hope alive again. I’ve found this out recently for myself. Just a few actions from another person brought hope (and love) flaring to life again, and that feeling is exhilarating. Faith, Hope and Love are the three strongest forces in the universe. Hope makes us dream bigger, hope keeps our hearts soft when things around us are too much to bear. Hope says don’t just look with your eyes, look with your heart.” Keeping a Princess Heart: In a Not so Fairy Tale World. Nicole Johnson
In the last few years I have been the swimming rat and I have held on to the hope that I am dreaming for big dreams. Specifically in this last year I was very open to wherever God has for me. In the last few years I was in a different place and for the first time in a very long time I was willing and trusting Him on my journey (even if that was back in ministry). Yes, at one time I told God NEVER again will I work in Ministry, oops had to revisit that one (and never say never to the big guy)! Along with this in the last few months I have been frustrated with my job (don't get me wrong I love my job but I did not feel that I am impacting people in the capacity I could). I was then reminded that life is short and it had me think about what am I doing with my life right now. I want to do a job that I am passionate about and LOVE. Well, God is the dream-maker and I am going to be embracing another chapter of my life this week. I am moving in just a few days to become a house-mom to unwed mothers at a Christian home. I am beyond excited and know that this job during this time is for me.
I can't wait for the next chapter of my life, so as I say goodbye to the town that I have known for nine years, I can't wait to see what God is going to do and how he is going to use me.
I do want to share that while life is busy one of the things going on was I have had some major health issues (they have all been resolved) and so my focus has been on other things. I can honestly say that I think I have a clean bill of health now, from brain MRI to Steroid Shot to many cavities, including a wisdom tooth pulled to skin testing for allergies to seeing a podiatrist to well, the list goes on. In addition I have also had a major postive thing going on in my life including the next chapter of my life....
“A scientist puts 3 rats in a tub of water to see how long they could swim before they drowned. The rats treaded water for about 4 hours and two of them drowned. Before the third one went down, the scientist pulled him out, dried him off and gave him a few days to rest up. A week later he conducted the same experiment using the same rat and two new ones. Around the 4 hour mark, the two new ones succumbed to fatigue and drowned, but the other one kept swimming. And swimming. And swimming. He swam for 2 days! Hope is a powerful thing. No, the story isn’t pleasant, but the meaning behind it is. Deep in the depths of all of our Princess hearts, there lies HOPE. Even those who are cynical (Gene, are you reading?) still have hope lurking somewhere. Hope that someone, just one person will prove them wrong. It only takes a little encouragement to bring Hope alive again. I’ve found this out recently for myself. Just a few actions from another person brought hope (and love) flaring to life again, and that feeling is exhilarating. Faith, Hope and Love are the three strongest forces in the universe. Hope makes us dream bigger, hope keeps our hearts soft when things around us are too much to bear. Hope says don’t just look with your eyes, look with your heart.” Keeping a Princess Heart: In a Not so Fairy Tale World. Nicole Johnson
In the last few years I have been the swimming rat and I have held on to the hope that I am dreaming for big dreams. Specifically in this last year I was very open to wherever God has for me. In the last few years I was in a different place and for the first time in a very long time I was willing and trusting Him on my journey (even if that was back in ministry). Yes, at one time I told God NEVER again will I work in Ministry, oops had to revisit that one (and never say never to the big guy)! Along with this in the last few months I have been frustrated with my job (don't get me wrong I love my job but I did not feel that I am impacting people in the capacity I could). I was then reminded that life is short and it had me think about what am I doing with my life right now. I want to do a job that I am passionate about and LOVE. Well, God is the dream-maker and I am going to be embracing another chapter of my life this week. I am moving in just a few days to become a house-mom to unwed mothers at a Christian home. I am beyond excited and know that this job during this time is for me.
I can't wait for the next chapter of my life, so as I say goodbye to the town that I have known for nine years, I can't wait to see what God is going to do and how he is going to use me.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Bittersweet
Well, today marks Broday turning 16years old, I honestly can't believe he is 16 years old. He said to me tonight "Sis can you believe it is my birthday?" It is hard to think this little boy is becoming a young man.
My birthday is tomorrow and the last few years have been hard for me. It is Bittersweet for me. I know that while I am passionate about having b-days....now my heart hurts often because just two years ago, my daddy died. It is hard to celebrate while a piece of my heart deeply is sadden by him not being here. It has been two years but it still hurts, and I wish he could see Brody turning 16 years old, Jamie getting married next month. I wish that Dad would call me or send me a one line email. I wish I could tell him how well i am doing. I made the Dean's List for the second time and I was so happy. I called home and Steve said, "Dad would be so proud". I honestly believe that in my heart, I know he would be so proud.
My prayer is above all that God will bring continued healing to me and my family. It has been a hard few years for my family. I am trusting God to bring us Hope as we trust in him.
My birthday is tomorrow and the last few years have been hard for me. It is Bittersweet for me. I know that while I am passionate about having b-days....now my heart hurts often because just two years ago, my daddy died. It is hard to celebrate while a piece of my heart deeply is sadden by him not being here. It has been two years but it still hurts, and I wish he could see Brody turning 16 years old, Jamie getting married next month. I wish that Dad would call me or send me a one line email. I wish I could tell him how well i am doing. I made the Dean's List for the second time and I was so happy. I called home and Steve said, "Dad would be so proud". I honestly believe that in my heart, I know he would be so proud.
My prayer is above all that God will bring continued healing to me and my family. It has been a hard few years for my family. I am trusting God to bring us Hope as we trust in him.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Long time no blog!
WOW it has been a long time. I haven't blogged since January. Just a lot of stuff going on with family, work, and school. I really have lacked in my photography project. I have taken a few pictures but it has been hard to balance every thing. I may try that again or in a different way...just right now life is busy for me.
Some other news, my friend Lacey and I started a new blog about our weight loss journey...come check it out, leave a note or just check us out!http://doublemuffintops.blogspot.com/
PS GO MU TIGERS....Final Four baby!
Some other news, my friend Lacey and I started a new blog about our weight loss journey...come check it out, leave a note or just check us out!http://doublemuffintops.blogspot.com/
PS GO MU TIGERS....Final Four baby!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Downtown
Downtown...where are the lights are at! I am sure this picture would be better had snow been on the ground. I thought it was a good picture.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Storage
Old buildings and barns are one of my photography obsession. I found this one yesterday downtown. I think having the old building that have words are truly amazing. I am not sure why but I do. This one is an old storage building, as you can see.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Jesus Cares
This picture was taken in town. It is attached to a building and is a reminder to me that when your family, friends, job, whatever your circumstances....Jesus will always Care about you.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Fire Place
This picture is my non-working fireplace. I love the candles at it is absolutly beautiful lit up. I think it adds warmth to my apartment when they are burning.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
The 365 Project
Happy New Year!
One of the new challenges that I am working on is The 365 project, it wasn't my original idea. I am going to begin today to start this project. It will be good for me to explore this little passion of photography that I have. I hope to post pictures every day, we will see how that goes!
One of the new challenges that I am working on is The 365 project, it wasn't my original idea. I am going to begin today to start this project. It will be good for me to explore this little passion of photography that I have. I hope to post pictures every day, we will see how that goes!
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