A beautiful life

Today, a very dear friend got married today! I wish all the joy she and her hubby can stand. Her wedding was absolutely beautiful, the decorations very simply elegant. But what was breathtaking was the love that She and Benjamin shared. I delighted in listening to the vows they proclaimed to each other. Truly, this was a very special wedding. Lisa is stunning and to all who know her, she is very much beloved. I was glad to be a part of this special day.

Sweet life among busy times

It's hard to believe spring is almost here. The fact that the trees are blooming, the sweet presence of flowers are opening, and the lawn is starting to look like a jungle is a breath of sunshine. I LOVE mowing, it's weird I know. But there is something wonderful, be able to survey your work of freshly cut grass against a beautiful blue sky.

The painful blisters on your hands as you haul mulch and spread it across the plot you just weeded is something I'd be proud of. Not the blisters part, but the feeling of being strong...independent. Taking the time to pull out the small weeds with a sun beating on my back is not an easy task, but I welcome it. There were times the last two summers, I'd wake close to six in the morning just so I could be outside before the air got humid. My responsibility of mowing and tending the gardens I jealously guard and hate if I don't have the time.

To me...this is not just a relaxingly thing, it a way of life for me. Something that allows me to be independent, strong, and be able to produce...something beautiful for others to create.

Unlike most enjoyments I have, I a lot of times prefer to work alone. It's my time with God. But I welcome company if they come. It brings a sense of unity and family, something I dearly love.

Netherlands!

There is a song right now that is so perfect for my life is the song Where You go I go by Jesus Culture.

where you go I go
what you say I say, God
where you pray I pray
where you pray I pray
(repeat)

Verse
Jesus only did
what he saw you do
he would only say
what he heard you speak

he would only move
when he felt you lead
following your heart
following your spirit

how could I expect
to walk without you
when every move that Jesus made
was in surrender

I would not begin
to live without you
for you alone are worthy
and you are always good

you are always good
yeah...

you are always good
always good
always good
yeah, yeah yeah

Chorus

Bridge
though the world sees and soon forgets
we will not forget who you are and what you've done for us,
what you've done for us

The reason why this song means so much is because I am living this song. God has opened a huge door for me. There was an opportunity and I took it with my eyes open and diving into the deep. This summer, 6 days after I would have turned 20, I will be leaving on June 18th to go Netherlands for 3 1/2 weeks. God has renewed a passion within me to travel. I will be studying abroad, but I am also going to do my Father's will. I hadn't considered this to be even a remote possiblity of going, then one day I heard him say "GO" , sort'a out of the blue. I checked into it, and out of faith put in application. I found a scholarship and applied for it.

That night I was attacked and began fretting of no worthy consideration. I shoved everything aside and asked God to take care of it all. I reminded myself that God told me to go...all I got to do is obey and have faith. He'll take care of the rest. He WILL provide the way. I can't make it happen, He will make it happen.

Get this my dear friends, about a week later I received an e-mail the same day my Dad was turned away from a potential job, I received a scholarship for Netherlands. Talk about timing!

My God is so very good! When God tells me to do something, I don't stick my toes in to see what's like, I jump with both feet spring all the energy I've got within me. Because I do give it all or I don't do it at all. So what HE says I say, and where HE goes, I go.

Psalms 84

How lovely is your dwelling place
O Lord Almighty!
My souls years, even faints,
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my fleash cry out
for the living God.

Even the sparrow has found
a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young-
a place near your altars
O Lord Almighty, my King
and my God
Blessed are those who dwell
in your house;
they are every praising You

Selah

Blessed are those whose

strength is in you,

who have seat their hearts

on pilgrimage.

As they pass through the

Valley of Baca,

the make it a place of springs;

the autumn rains also cover it will pools

They go from strength to

strength,

till each appears before God

in Zion.

Hear my prayer, O Lord God

Almighty;

listen to me, O god of Jacob

Selah

Look upon our shield

O God;

look with favor on your

anointed one.

Better is one day in your

courts

than a thousand elsewhere;

I would rather be a

doorkeeper in the house

of my God

than dwell in the tents of the

wicked

For the Lord God is a sun

and shield

no good things does he

withhold

from those whose walk is

blameless.

O Lord Almighty,

blessed is the man who trusts

in you.

A perfect life moment

It is snowing outside. From where I am sitting, I can see the grey sky releasing snow to cover the trees and ground. My sister and my "adopted" sister who is an exceedly good friend of ours has come home for the weekended. They along with my mom are curled up and reading. Kate and Chelsea reading the never ending textbooks, and mom reading a new series by the author's name Thoene. I love sitting on the livingroom floor surrounded by people I love. With the scene from outside to the house filled of the warmth of love, my moment of life is perfect. I am very thankful to have a family such as I do. The smell of dinner has awoken everyone of us, for those who have work bent their heads over their tasks hoping to finish before the treat of dinner fellowship arraives. This will be by far one of the most special evenings...I can feel it. I don't need any thing extravegant. Rather...it is the simplicity that is the most touching, just the time with each other basking in pleasent conversation around the dinner table.

college once more

The semester has started...the piling of homework is beginning. Old friends are found again, and new faces to befriend. Learning something new, discovering the truths, and finding more of who I am. It won't be easy, there won't be much time for my family and I to spend time with each other. Except on monday nights and sundays, I'll barely see my friends. But I am happy though I know the sacrifice. I know where I belong...I am home. This is where God is calling me and I am home.

Friends

Amazing. How one touch can make your day seem a little less lonely. A smile encourages you to keep going. An encouraging word you felt you could live. Words...touches...glances they're much powerful then one often thinks.


Friends. How often friends are underrated. They shape and form our lives in ways we never imagine. Friends...meaning at least one portion of your life is vulnerable. In order to have friends you must step outside of yourself and give something of yourself to them. Sometimes we get burn because we hastily give our hearts away. Other times we're too guarded...and end up losing them. Friends can make or break your relationship to others, if you let them. They can determined your outlook on life. Sometimes especially younger people they listen to their peers as if they have the wisdom. And sometimes they do have the wisdom. Over the years I have reliezed just how important friends are...

Friends are not to take the place of parents or God. But rather help you along in your journey in Christ. Friends must tell the truth (tactfully if they can) when God tells them to. I consider true friends when they have seen at your best and at your worst, yet they love and like because they understand that we are all human.


Please, don't say friends are unimportant. They are. Don't say that you don't matter, because to God you do. To at least one person in the world you are a friend and to that person you matter.