The Long Wait is Over!

The long awaited picture that so many of you have asked for, Mark and I. He is an amazing man with such a big heart. Our Creator has been good to me! He has blessed me with so many wonderful people in my life and I am eternally thankful for His love.

My life has been changing so much lately that I feel as though at times I must stop and just breath. Just with in the last month there are friends moving away, friends coming, and those who continue to give great advise. There have been times lately that I feel overwhelmed with the volume of change that this year has brought, but I do know that everything will work out!

Change is becoming a way of life for me whether I wanted it that way or not, but that is okay with me right now. I hope that I continue to grow and adapt to change so that way I wont become hardened towards the next move the Creator has in store for all of us. It seems that we need to learn to embrace change and make it apart of our lives. However, when it does feel a little overwhelming take time to stop, breath and evaluate the amazing things in your life and the people who make you feel wonderful. So I will leave you all with this... love is the greatest gift we could ever give or receive!

Change 2009

So on to the sequel of the last post. It seems as though things have changed so much I don't always know were to start. The challenges that seem to be coming towards me lately only strengthen my resolve to move forward and see what the Creator is doing. Today, is my mom's birthday so I must first start by showing her my love and respect for all she has done for me! She is the most amazing mom and I am glad the Creator let her be mine! Love you mom! I have been thinking a lot about love and what it means in different settings. Just like I love me mom for all she does and continues to do for all those around her, but she also is the most amazing individual with awesome ideas for the creative arts. I love my dad because he has taught me to never give up on my dreams and the goals that are in my heart and mind. I love my brother for always going to pizza hut with me when I needed a friend to talk to about life. There are numerous people that I love deeply for who they are and the part they play in my life, but what is love? To love someone is to allow them to gain a place in your heart which can be very exciting and scary at the same time. It seems that my boyfriend Mark has done just that, he has captured a part of my heart. So once again change! I find that as I search to discover me, the Creator has placed people in my life to challenge me to discover what true love is! This year is a year of change and uncertainty for so many of us, but it is also the year to discover the love of the Creator and all those He places in our lives. So I will challenge everyone with this, what part of your heart is captured and by whom?

Reflections of the last year

Wow! There is so much that has happened in this past year that I am amazed at the growth in my life. I have faced many challenges that have forced me to grow and look ahead to the changes that will be coming this year. When it seems that the Creator is so far a way all it takes is me changing my perspective and I can see that He hasn't moved it was me. The challenges that I have faced seem to have grown up over night and as quickly as they came they have gone. There seems to be a theme for this coming year 2009 and that is change. However, for me change began this past year. I have had many life changing things take place. I have met a wonderful man who never ceases to make me smile and laugh until my sides hurt. It seems that the Creator knew exactly what He was doing when He placed Mark into my life. This past year has been a challenge that is teaching me to reach deep within to all that He has placed within me to cope with change. There is so much more to say, but I don't have enough time to spend today listing the changes and reflections so I will continue to write when time allows.

Life's Twists and Turns

It seems as though just when you think life has thrown you one more curve ball than you can't handle, the Creator says, "Swing!" You hear the "Crack" of the bat against the ball and you watch as the ball soars higher and higher and then it disappears into the outfield. Then you begin the game of running to each base as you pray that the outfielder doesn't catch it. Then you hear the crowd grow loud as you then realize that you hit the ball out of the park and can finish running the bases with a sigh of relief. I know that I am in the place where the sound of the ball is hitting the bat. I don't know how far I will get, but this I know I'm aiming for the high places. Then may the Creator give me the grace to run to the best of my abilities. I must remember no matter how long it takes to run this race, He is there cheering me on and encouraging me to "swing."

What is your dog telling you?

Okay I haven't been blogging enough lately, but I finally found some time so I am going to share a funny story with you all. Over the 4th of July I had not quite a whole week off. So my dog Preacher and I got to spend some quality time together. He had been behaving so well, he was getting to stay out of his crate while I was away. So after six days off I had to go back to work. I didn't think twice, of course Preacher should get to stay out of his crate while I'm working. For some of you I can see that your wheels have just begun to turn. Yes, you're right he decided to rebel against me being gone again. He just couldn't help himself! When my mom arrived to let him out to use the grass, it was just too late for... the Dog Whisperer! He shredded my book from one side of the apartment to the other. And who really knows how much he ate I never found the hard cover. Mom then gently called and left me a message at work that Preacher was now back in his crate after is tantrum with the book. Mom stopped by my work to brace me for what I was going to find when I got home after finishing a long day at work. She gently reminded me to take a deep breath before I entered the apartment. I took her advise and entered my apartment slowly. I began to laugh so hard as I saw my "dog whisperer" book shredded. What irony of all the books on my coffee table to grab he chose to destroy, decimate, annihilate, the book on how to train him. It got even funnier as I began the search for the remains of my once very helpful book. I found bits and pieces from my kitchen to my bed. Needless to say he had a very good time being rebellious at my expense. So I came to the conclusion that he wasn't too happy about the idea of me going back to work and leaving him alone, as well as, that we need to continue his obedience training. I hope you all enjoyed this story as much as I did telling it! I leave you with the question in my heading, what is your dog trying to tell you?

He use to be so cute and now he is so...

Eyes Wide Open

Face head on...

Do not close your eyes open them wide.

You must look through to see... to see.

Do not close your eyes open them wide.

You must walk on through to see... to see.

Do not close your eyes open them wide.

You must not deviate from this path

that I have chosen you to walk and see through!

Face this challenge head on!

Do not look back only face it head on...

Eyes wide open, look and see...

Invitation

crystal clear water inviting you in
seeing into the depths of the unknown
relying on only the One who is beckoning
focusing on the leading of the Spirit
stepping in shocking waves of love
releasing waves of unstoppable strength
cascading over all those standing around
being charged with electicity, power,
clarity of body, mind and spirit