Vacation

Well I have been on vacation now for several days and let me tell you it is wonderful. I am in Reno, NV visiting my brother and his family and it has been great. It is amazing how quickly Caden has grown and oh how he makes me laugh. This vacation has given me time to reflect and just get prospective on everyday life and how important people are in our lives. Sometimes I lose sight of the fact that family and friends are there to help you become the person we were created to be. I know this is a brief post, but I have lots of reading and relaxing to do so until next time, give someone you love a hug!

Quick Trip Home

Well, for the first time since I arrived on this beautiful side of the state I had the opportunity to go home for a quick weekend. So off we went (that is Preacher and I) to the dry side of the state, funny thing is the rain followed us there. On the way over I drove through fog, snow, and rain, then I hit the sunshine. The weekend was packed with spending time with those that I love. My brother, sister, nephew, had come for a visit so I had a lot of fun watching my nephew start walking more than the three steps. It was so much fun! I spent time with my cousin (more like a sister) and her two boy's (my nephews). Also out of the blue one of my dad's cousins happened to be in the area and called and we met up with them. I enjoyed my parents a lot and was able to share with them more about how things were going and it was good to get hugs too. It was a very enjoyable time and then on Sunday I was able to spend time with my church family. Oh, how I missed them all. But, isn't this God - Saturday night He gives me a dream for the church and it was awesome and I got to share it with them and it just gave them more instruction. God is good! Then early Monday morning I drove back to Aberdeen and went to work at 2pm. Needless to say I had a whirlwind trip that was totally worth it. I was pretty tired last night after work so I went to bed and told myself that I would write about the trip today! I came back and the rain is coming down in buckets!

Life's Little Joys

Our adventures in life will take us in a variety of directions and gives us a lot of insight into the nature of the Creator. Spending time sitting on the beach can give us times of great reflection and courage to face all of life's challenges. This weekend was amazing in being able to reflect on the little joys of life, like the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, and the laughter of my best friend. As I sat watching the waves and the people it was awesome to see countless numbers of smiles and kites along with sand between my fingers falling and making a mound over my feet (free manicure & pedicure)! I was reminded that there are so many who need to have a sense of the love from their Creator and that I could help by just smiling and extending His love.

There is so much excitement and the possibility of a job is right there. I have had positive feedback so far and another phone interview tomorrow. I am just praying and seeking to see if this is the one that will ignite my transition to such a beautiful place as Grays Harbor County. Soon I will be there and will continue on this amazing journey that my Creator has me on. I don't have the words to describe all that is in my heart for the ones He loves, so I will just let myself explain it this way:

When I got home the love that was shown me from my dog said it all.

He was so excited to see me and to just be loved on

he wouldn't let me move even two feet from him.

This is the way that I want to be towards Him who chose me and

towards all those that He loves.

Treating each one as they should be treated, like royalty!

Honoring Him and them through my actions and not just my words!

Adventure Awaits

Well today is another day full of adventure and excitement. My best friend and I will be heading to the coast for a weekend trip. I am excited to see what awaits us on the coast of Washington (hopefully a job for me and a great birthday for her). I will let everyone know what the outcome of this weekend brings to me. I hope for a job that will meet my needs and that of my (soon to be) well trained dog. This weekend however he will stay at home with my parents and be spoiled rotten with extra treats, not that he needs them since he is officially 4 pounds over weight.

Anyway, the adventure begins in about five hours as we head west towards the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Each time I go there I find my heart not wanting to leave those who live there and at the same time wishing I could take all my beloved friends there when it is time for me to go. However, I do realize that it only takes 5 1/2 hours to get back and dry out for a weekend if and when necessary. (This I promise to do!)

Okay I feel blessed because in less than two weeks I will have been on both the Oregon Coast and now the Washington Coast. Oh the bliss of it all, listening to the waves as the crash upon the shore, a joy to behold the beauty of what the Creator has made. So I will leave all those who have found my blog with this a song from my heart to HIS ...

Behold the Bridegroom

My heart is overwhelmed by the sight of You

I have no words to describe my vision of You

O You take my breath away

All I see is the fire in Your eyes as You consume me

Your eyes of fire entrap me

As I stare I can see pools of refreshing

Just one glimpse changes my very structure

As I watch a tear drop fall

I see myself in Thee

Behold the bridegroom comes!