tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75239397375877835052024-03-14T11:20:33.291-07:00Blessed to be a BlessingAleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-23015564310693728122012-12-05T10:50:00.002-08:002012-12-05T10:50:35.157-08:00Up and Running?Hello Lovies!<br />
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<a href="http://aleshablessed.com/" target="_blank">My new website</a> is (mostly) up and running. It still looks pretty basic, but I'm working on the design. It may take me a bit.<br />
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<br />Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-15148182103201141512012-12-03T09:23:00.001-08:002012-12-03T09:23:26.788-08:00The Girl Behind the Blog: That One Time...Hello lovlies!<br />
It's time for...<br />
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(Actually it's past time, but that's beside the point.)<br />
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The lovely hosts are <a href="http://www.5ohwifey.com/" target="_blank">Ashley from 5ohWifey</a> and <a href="http://www.fromawkwardtoart.com/" target="_blank">Julie from Awkward to Art</a>. Go meet them both please? They are wonderful! =)<br />
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I finally figured out a few awkward stories about myself and am here to share. Aren't you excited?<br />
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{Just a note...when I say that my grandmother lives with my grandparents, I meant that she lives with my parents.}<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this little video, but before you go, I need to warn you that in a few days I won't ber here. Here being: http://tobless.blogspot.com<br />
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Instead I will be moving this blog to:<br />
http://aleshablessed.com<br />
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If you go there right now you will see a generic page with no content...so don't! =)<br />
But by Wednesday or Thursday, I will (Lord willing) have all of this, moved over there! Stay tuned the next few days for following information, etc. There will be plenty of changes, especially because I will not be using the blogger platform any longer. Yep...I'm switching to Word Press.<br />
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Honestly, I'm actually a bit sad. I have really liked blogger. But I think it will be best for my blog right now. Hope to see you all around still! And don't worry, although I hope to be posting more, there will be no other major changes...at least for awhile! =)<br />
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Be blessed,<br />
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<br />Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-45182244680485095852012-12-01T14:56:00.002-08:002012-12-01T14:56:59.149-08:00Alphabet Week 20: TTTHello lovelies! We made it To week Twenty!!!<br />
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<b>First Word that Pops into My Head:</b><br />
Tea - I like tea...especially in the evenings. You?<br />
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<b>People I Know:</b><br />
Travis - My husband and the BESTEST person in the whole wide world!<br />
Tony - My dad goes by Tony (his name is Anthony) and we have good friend named Tony<br />
Taylor - I know a few girls and boys with this name<br />
Tannah - A little girl that I used to go to church with.<br />
Trenton - One of Travis' college friends<br />
Tabbie/Tabby/Tabitha - Lots of these ladies that I love<br />
Tad - A pastor at our church in Olympia<br />
Ted - A firefighter who was a friend before he was a firefighter...Idk why I said it that way! haha!<br />
Thomas - Another friend<br />
Tons more... =)<br />
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<b>Colors:</b><br />
Tan<br />
Tangerine<br />
Taupe<br />
Teal<br />
Terra Cotta<br />
Turquoise<br />
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Travis - Of coarse!<br />
Talking - Yep. Sad but true!<br />
Teens - I miss being a youth leader<br />
Teaching - I love, love, love teaching!<br />
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Tabacosis - Tabaco poisoning<br />
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<b>Food:</b><br />
Teriyaki - Travis loves teriyaki, but I'm not a huge fan<br />
Thai - Neither of us likes thai food<br />
Tortillas - LOVE<br />
Tamales - My great grandma used to make AMAZING tamales...but I was too young to appreciate them. =(<br />
Tangerines - YUM!<br />
Tomatoes<br />
Turkey<br />
Tarts, Tortes, and other yummy "t" desserts!<br />
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I hope this Tops off your day and week Terrifically!<br />
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Be blessed.<br />
<3<br />
Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-14174125437341172822012-11-26T06:00:00.000-08:002012-11-26T06:00:15.683-08:00My LoveFriday night was rough.<br />
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It was one of those moments that started slowly; in fact, it has been building for awhile.<br />
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Like the kind husband he is, Travis started asking questions.<br />
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And my heart started coming out.<br />
And then the tears started coming.<br />
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It was one of those moments when you start crying and then the tears won't stop.<br />
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I stopped a few times, but each time, within a few minutes, the tears just came flowing back out.<br />
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And my husband was so sweet and gentle.<br />
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He cleaned the living room, played a board game with my, let me cry all over him, listened, and then carried me to bed when I finally fell asleep on the couch.<br />
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It is one of those days where I am just blown away by how blessed I am. Travis in my life is simply the grace of God toward me.<br />
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So today, I want to take time to express my thankfulness for one particular area of my life...<br />
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Travis,<br />
Thank you for being mine, and only mine! I'm so thankful I can trust that completely.<br />
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Thank you for loving me unconditionally<br />
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Thank you for being willing to say the hard things out of love.<br />
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Thank you for constantly trying learn how to love me best. Thank you for asking things like: "How could I have said that better? What would you prefer? And, does that make you happy?"<br />
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Thank you for being close to me: physically and emotionally.<br />
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Thank you for working so hard to provide for and take care of me.<br />
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Thank you for patiently explaining things to me...over and over and over again.<br />
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Thank you for making me laugh everyday!<br />
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Thank you for singing to me and for me and about me constantly! I love your singing.<br />
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But truly, the one I need to thank is Jesus. It is from Him that all good blessings, like my husband, come.<br />
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Lord,<br />
You have blessed my life so much, most of all through the your sacrifice on the cross. Your grace is amazing and makes me thankful everyday.<br />
Thank you for my husband. He is truly the biggest blessing of my life. I am humbled and amazed that you would bless me with such a godly and wise husband. Keep him close to You. Teach me to love, serve, and honor him well. Bless him richly. Thank you again for the beautiful gift of my husband.<br />
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I am blessed,<br />
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Snake...I think this is due to the fact that seeing the "sss" made me think of snakes. (And Harry Potter...)<br />
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<b>People I Know:</b><br />
Sarah - lots of Sarah's, including my cousin!<br />
Sam - Both boys and girls!<br />
Samantha (see above)<br />
Samuel (see above)<br />
Scott - Are "s" names just really popular?<br />
Sandy - My small group leader for women's bible study in WA<br />
Shane - Again...a few!<br />
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Saffron<br />
Sandy Brown<br />
Sand<br />
Sangria<br />
Sapphire<br />
Scarlet<br />
Sea Green<br />
Shamrock Green<br />
Silver<br />
Sky Blue<br />
Slate Grey<br />
Steel Blue<br />
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<b>Favorites:</b><br />
Swimming<br />
Swings<br />
Singing<br />
Skies<br />
Skillets<br />
Skeins - Of yarn! =)<br />
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<b>Dictionary Word I didn't Know:</b><br />
Sabliere - Sand pit<br />
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<b>Food:</b><br />
Salad<br />
Shrimp - If any one of you ever wants to buy me shrimp...let's just say I will eat it all as fast as possible (while still trying to look lady-like) and be exceedingly happy! Cold with cocktail sauce or in a pasta is best. I could probably write a whole post on shrimp, but I will spare you.<br />
Seafood - Yum<br />
Salmon - Also yum<br />
Sandwiches<br />
Salami<br />
Sausage<br />
Soup!<br />
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I hope this puts a Smile on your face! I wish you a smiling and sunny weekend!<br />
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Be blessed.<br />
<3<br />
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The beautiful city I live in. It takes my breath away every day.<br />
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My loving family. I miss them all so much. My heart is heavy thinking of them all so far away.<br />
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My wonderful husband who fills my life with blessings daily. I cannot imagine life without him. He is my number one blessing for sure.<br />
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The fact that my sister arrives in Florida to visit me, soon! Very soon!<br />
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I am thankful for delicious sweets and treats like pumpkin pie for breakfast.<br />
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But most of all, I am thankful for the One to whom I give thanks. I am thankful for grace, for not only a clean slate, but for the righteousness of Jesus credited to my account. I am thankful for the hope of heaven someday. Truly, I am blessed.<br />
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<3Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-80282536819820358212012-11-23T07:31:00.001-08:002012-11-23T07:31:38.928-08:00Happy ShoppingWho is out Black Friday Shopping? Who is afraid to try and brave the crowds?<br />
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Well if you fall in the first category and you feel like your feet are about to fall off, or if your snuggling at home shaking your head at all the crazy people out running around, turn on your computer and come check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AleshaBlessedDesigns" target="_blank">Alesha Blessed Designs</a> on Etsy.<br />
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Through Monday at Midnight, I am offering 30% off EVERYTHING in my shop.<br />
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Want a custom order? Email me and I'll work on quoting you a price. <3<br />
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Oooo! Wait! One more things. If you want more discount codes for handmade shops, head over to <a href="http://mybeautifulcrazylifex33.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Beautiful Crazy Life</a> and check out Brianna's <a href="http://mybeautifulcrazylifex33.blogspot.com/2012/11/black-friday-holiday-gift-guide.html" target="_blank">holiday gift guide</a>!<br />
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Be Blessed<br />
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As I was reading <a href="https://www.youversion.com/reading-plans/395-she-reads-truth-thanksgiving?day=2" target="_blank">yesterday's #SheReadsTruth devotional</a>, I got curious. We were reading in Lamentations, a book written by "the weeping prophet", Jeremiah.</div>
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I wondered, what comes before <a href="https://www.youversion.com/bible/59/lam.3.esv" target="_blank">Lamentations 3:22</a>?</div>
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The chapter begins with Jeremiah crying out prophetically for the nation of Israel.</div>
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From this verse through verse 20, the prophet is crying out to the Lord. He feels abandoned, rejected, and punished. He admits his sin and cries out that he has no peace.</div>
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He is in utter anguish.</div>
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But then verse 21...</div>
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It reminds me of the Psalms, where time-after-time David cries out to God in the utmost anguish. Yet without fail, his cries of hurt, despair and confusion to statements of trust, faith and hope in God Almighty.</div>
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Listent to his statements of faith...</div>
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<span class="verse v1 selected" data-usfm="LAM.3.1" style="-webkit-background-clip: padding; background-clip: padding-box; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="content" style="-webkit-background-clip: padding; background-clip: padding-box; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Lord is my portion, says my soul,</span></span></div>
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How beautiful is this cry from Jeremiah's lips? And how much more beautiful that it comes from a heart that feels utter bitterness and pain. It comes from a soul who feels that weight of his sin and the separation that creates between him and God.</div>
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Do we know God's character well enough to hope in Him even when we can't see Him at work?</div>
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Do we have the faith to say with Jeremiah, "But this I call to mind"? </div>
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Will we choose today to look to Jesus and find our hope in Him? Will we, with Jeremiah, list the goodness of the Lord and choose to live in light of His goodness?</div>
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My prayer is that God will give me the grace and the faith to hope in Him daily, and I'm praying the same for you.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Becky - from <a href="http://forthisseason.com/" target="_blank">For This Season</a></span><br />
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So go say hello to these lovely ladies! Don't worry, it won't be the last you see of them this month!<br />
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Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-54761465538853296502012-11-19T05:30:00.000-08:002012-11-19T05:30:03.467-08:00Tutorial: Yarn Wrapped Jar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This project was inspired by a <a href="http://tobless.blogspot.com/2012/01/hello-again.html" target="_blank">dear, dear friend</a>, who is also a brand new blogger! Yay!<br />
Her blog is called <a href="http://msfleetingbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fleeting Beauty</a>! I can credit her with almost anything I know about makeup.<br />
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So even though she is just starting out, you should all go follow her and give her some encouragement to keep going. I promise, if we can convince her to keep going, you will learn a TON from her. That girl KNOWS fashion and makeup!<br />
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Anywho, a few months before I left, she showed me how she put coffee beans in a jar and then used it to store her makeup brushes. SO CUTE!<br />
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So when I emptied out a coconut oil jar, I decided that this was the perfect use for it!<br />
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But my label wouldn't come off, and I wanted to look cute. Hence, the yarn.<br />
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The Liquid Fusion Glue doesn't dry very quickly, which was perfect for this project.<br />
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This photo shows the lines I made with the glue before wrapping the yarn around the jar.<br />
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As you wrap, go quickly (so the glue doesn't dry on you), but make sure that you are getting an even wrap. You want the yarn strands touching each other and covering the whole jar.<br />
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From the photo at the top right, you can kind of see what I did with the beginning end of the yarn, but let me explain just to make sure it is clear.<br />
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<li>Place a line of glue perpendicular to the rim of the jar, running from the middle of the section you are planning to cover in yarn to the bottom edge of the section that will be covered.</li>
<li>Place the beginning end of your yarn along the line, sticking it to the jar.</li>
<li>Put the rest of your glue lines {see pattern above} on the jar</li>
<li>When the yarn is stuck all the way to the bottom of your initial glue line, gently turn the strand of yarn at a 90 degree angle and begin to wrap it carefully around the jar. As you wrap the jar, you will be covering the beginning of strand of yarn. In other words, the strands you are wrapping around the body of the jar will be perpendicular to the beginning of the strand that is glued down.</li>
<li>Keep wrapping until you have covered as much of the jar as you want covered</li>
<li>Wait and hour or two to let the glue dry. {DO NOT CUT YOUR YARN}</li>
<li>Follow the glue lines pattern a second time and wrap your jar again. This will give you a better coverage if you are using think yarn like I did.</li>
<li>When you are finished wrapping the jar a second time, clip the end and be sure to secure it with some extra glue.</li>
<li>Let it dry overnight and then fill with whole bean coffee and makeup brushes!</li>
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The BEAUTIFUL final product!</div>
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The coffee beans are so beautiful aren't they? It makes me happy. <3</div>
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{There's lots of happiness going into this post. Can you tell?}</div>
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A day or two after these photos were taken, I moved the jar to the front. I wanted it more easily accessible and it was so pretty that I wanted it more in the forefront!<br />
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So pretty! I had so much fun editing all these pretty pictures. So you get to share in my joy by getting an overload of finished product photos!</div>
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Have you ever wrapped a jar in yarn? How do you store your makeup brushes?</div>
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Be blessed.</div>
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<3</div>
Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-61414457403561513502012-11-18T05:00:00.000-08:002012-11-18T05:00:07.465-08:00IF+THENTruth has a way of throwing me off balance.<br />
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Sometimes its so easy to live life believing lies even after you've been shown the truth.<br />
It's easy.<br />
It doesn't require the pain of change.<br />
It's simple.<br />
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So what truth is throwing me off balance right now?<br />
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This truth that was spoken by <a href="http://redemptionindelraybeach.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">my pastor</a> this past Thursday.<br />
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The text was <a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Mat&c=13&v=53&t=ESV#53" target="_blank">Matthew 13:53-58</a><br />
These words from His sermon are sticking with me this week.<br />
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His "if/then" statement really hit me.<br />
IF I can trust God with this, THEN why can't I trust God with that?<br />
Truth.<br />
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Matthew 13:58 - "<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief."</span></span><br />
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If I believe the above statement and if I know that He says, "Trust me. Have faith. Love me first."<br />
Then why don't I?<br />
Because I am not capable in my own strength.<br />
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<i>Jesus, fill me with Your Spirit.</i></div>
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<i>Give me the faith to believe in You and to trust You.</i></div>
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<i>Give me the grace to love You before anything else.</i></div>
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<i>Give me more of You, Jesus.</i></div>
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<i>And let all the glory be Yours.</i></div>
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<i>Amen</i></div>
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Be blessed</div>
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<3</div>
Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-11052997964518636002012-11-17T08:30:00.000-08:002012-11-17T08:30:01.997-08:00Alphabet Week 18: RRR<br />
Hello lovelies! Ready?<br />
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<b>First Word that Pops into My Head:</b><br />
Rough - Who knows? Don't ask. =)<br />
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<b>People I Know:</b><br />
Rachel - I know a lot of Rachel's<br />
Robin - One of my mom's best friends<br />
Robbyn - Dear friend from Olympia<br />
Rebecca - I know a few Rebecca's too<br />
Reese<br />
Ray<br />
Rhys<br />
Rich - My uncle! The one we visited in New Jersey<br />
Ronnie - Redemption Church member! =)<br />
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<b>Colors:</b><br />
Red<br />
Robin Egg Blue<br />
Ruby<br />
Rose<br />
Royal Blue<br />
Royal Purple<br />
Russet<br />
Rust<br />
Razzmatazz - Isn't this just the coolest color name EVER! =) It makes me happy.<br />
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<b>Favorites:</b><br />
Ribbon<br />
Roses<br />
Rich Foods (haha!)<br />
Recycling<br />
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<b>Dictionary Word I didn't Know:</b><br />
Raciology - The study of racial differences<br />
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<b>Food:</b><br />
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Radishes<br />
Raisins<br />
Ramen<br />
Ruby Red Grapefruit<br />
Red Onion (YUCK)<br />
Red Potatoes (YUM)<br />
Ribs (I love, love, LOVE ribs)<br />
Reeses (Dark Chocolate Reese's peanut butter cups are heaven in a wrapper.)<br />
Rhubarb (My mom makes a fabulous strawberry rhubarb pie...maybe I should share that recipe sometime)<br />
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Well, there you R! ;-) Have a RADICALLY awesome weekend!<br />
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Be blessed.<br />
<3<br />
Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-26932894065565389872012-11-16T07:32:00.001-08:002012-11-16T16:43:52.996-08:00Snips and Snaps of Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Do you every pray for something, and then it happens immediately?</div>
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And you are blown away and in awe of God?</div>
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And then you wonder if you were really ready for the answer?</div>
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That was me. Last Monday, I prayed with my women's bible study for 8-10 hours worth of tutoring jobs a week. And BAM!</div>
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Now I have 10+ hours of tutoring a week! God is so good!</div>
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But now I'm having to figure out all over again how to balance...</div>
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grocery shopping</div>
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In some of those areas, I feel like this past week was an epic fail. =( </div>
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But God is good, He give grace and He love me no matter what. I am so glad that I serve such a gracious and loving Father!</div>
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And even though some of those areas might have felt like total failures, others were great! Like spending time with my hubby. Now, I'm recharged and ready to tackle life with even more vigor than before! Are you ready? I am!</div>
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to live<br />
to love<br />
to serve<br />
to give<br />
to be still<br />
to exercise<br />
to work<br />
to be in the presence of my Maker<br />
to be filled<br />
to pour out<br />
to give all the glory to Jesus {He alone is worthy}<br />
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So here are just a few random snippets of my life, snapped with my iPhone {seriously...I am so blessed}. Enjoy!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She booked her ticket!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More babysitting.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"The Band" playing a show at spOt Coffee</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just me in a favorite outfit. Why did I not put the bag down for the picture?</td></tr>
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So this is my life. I hope that in some random way, it blesses you.<br />
Keep in contact dear friends!<br />
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Be blessed<br />
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P.S. <a href="https://instagram.com/alesha_blessed" target="_blank">Follow me</a> on Instagram! Username - alesha_blessed<br />
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Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-61985997753176528912012-11-10T10:00:00.000-08:002012-11-10T10:00:04.486-08:00Alphabet Week 17: QQQHello! I have a Question for you...am a little nervous for this week (just wait til "x"), are you? Let's see how it goes!<br />
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<b>First Word that Pops into My Head:</b><br />
Quick - Hmmm...in a hurry to get this done, Alesha? (now I'm talking to myself...uh oh)<br />
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<b>People I Know:</b><br />
Quinton - Sort of an acquaintance from my "homeschooling days" - which I guess was most of my schooling. =) LOL!<br />
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<b>Colors:</b><br />
Quartz Grey - Question? Why have I not heard of this color before?<br />
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<b>Favorites:</b><br />
Quality time<br />
Quality products<br />
Quality people<br />
Quality....ummm, maybe just quality<br />
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<b>Dictionary Word I didn't Know:</b><br />
Quackle - to choke; to suffocate<br />
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I know it's a bit horrible, but I think this word is hilarious! I want to use it, but at the same time I don't, because I don't want anyone to suffocate. Yet on the other hand, I still want to use the word! =)<br />
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<b>Food:</b><br />
Quinoa<br />
Quiche<br />
Quesadillas<br />
Quail - I've never had quail. Question for those of you who have: is it good?<br />
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I shouldn't have been nervous. It was a bit short but not bad. (I'm still convinced "x" will be a nightmare though!)<br />
Have a wonderful weekend lovelies!<br />
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Be blessed.<br />
<3Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-53515607580699226692012-11-09T15:19:00.000-08:002012-11-09T15:19:42.828-08:00What's Been Going on: Instagram<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So for those of you who don't have instagram (or for some strange reason are not following me), I thought I'd give you a peep into my life!</div>
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I started running again this week!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am SO BLESSED that I get to run to the beach every morning!</td></tr>
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Speaking of running, my sister Anna, a sophomore (10th grade), ran at State for Cross Country last weekend.<div>
<span style="font-size: large;">And she took 5th!!!!</span></div>
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Her team took the State Championship title for the 7th year in a row, which is a record in Washington State!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me being ridiculously excited after watching her run over FaceTime! In the words of her coach, "It was the race of a lifetime for her."</td></tr>
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Last Sunday night, I got to see Phil Wickham lead worship for a Sunday night church service in Miami!</div>
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Starbucks have started their holiday drinks and cups, and I have started really pushing myself to get back into God's Word regularly.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starbucks and journaling God's Word <3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seriously, aren't they pretty?</td></tr>
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Another thing that makes me happy? Getting stuff in the mail!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Care package from a dear family in Washington</td></tr>
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I have been trying some new stuff this week.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No, Settlers of Catan is not new, but fried yams are new to me. Sooooo yummy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today, Travis and I got library cards! Yay! I think we might watch it tonight.</td></tr>
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My parents' tried something new this week too, and I got to FaceTime in for the whole thing! You know, for moral support, because my dad required it as a stipulation of him taking on this task. =)</div>
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This morning, I got to babysit this cuteness for 2 hours!</div>
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Just because: This is what I wore one day, although I pretty much wore jeans and boots almost every day.<br />
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Well, this is (a bit) of my life for the week. What about you? What have you been up to?<br />
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Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-35495866806621708882012-11-08T14:58:00.000-08:002012-11-08T14:58:01.148-08:00What I Needed to HearI generally consider myself a gospel-centered person. All-in-all, I feel like I have a pretty decent understanding of grace.<br />
...maybe that in and of itself is the problem.<br />
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Either way, when's sat down to the (yesterday's and today's) #shereadstruth study this afternoon, grace smacked me in the face!<br />
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See, I have been really, really struggling to get my quiet time in over the past few weeks. I maybe sit down with my journal once or twice a week to really dig in. I know that's not enough! But I have been allowing this slacking to cause me to feel guilty, to deny that there is any problem in my heart, and to actually keep me from drawing close to the Lord.<br />
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How messed up is that?<br />
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Well, I sat down and read the words pictured above, and the guilt washed away. <br />
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I needed this reminder.<br />
God loves me at my worst.<br />
He died for me when I hated Him.<br />
He offered up His Son to take my punishment.<br />
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Then He took the righteousness of His perfect, sinless Son Jesus and gave it to ME!<br />
Ladies, do we get this? If you have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and asked Him to save and forgive you, then...<br />
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When God looks at you He sees all the glory and perfection of Jesus Christ!<br />
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Ladies, I don't know about you, but I have such a hard time fathoming this sometimes. But it is glorious isn't it? There is nothing that we can do that will change our position before God. Jesus secured that for us on the cross.<br />
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I was reminded today, that my understanding of grace is far from perfect. I was reminded that I need to allow myself to daily be washed in this truth. I need to pour this truth into my heart moment by moment and let it affect every area of my life.<br />
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Praise the Lord for friends who clean out their closets!</div>
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Two of my three sweet girl friends down here in Florida (yes, we don't know many people yet) cleaned out their closets a few weeks after we got here. Yay for me!</div>
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This sheer, lacy shirt was one of my favorite second-hand finds! Isn't it beautiful!<br />
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And I needed an outfit with which to model this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/113735836/ruffled-giant-flower-headband-in-cream" target="_blank">beautiful headband/ear warmer</a> for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AleshaBlessedDesigns" target="_blank">AleshaBlessedDesigns</a> (my etsy shop). The shirt fit the bill perfectly.<br />
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Additionally, see these boots? I got them online for $15 last winter at <a href="http://www.shiekhshoes.com/" target="_blank">Shiekh Shoes</a>. Black boot heels? Yes please! I love them so much! But unfortunately, I changed out of them right after this photo shoot, because my husband and I were going thrift shopping. Heels and thrift shopping don't really mix. =)<br />
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I love wearing these headbands with big, dangle earring. I feel sophisticated and elegant, while still warm and cozy.<br />
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Skinny jeans + dark cami + sheer top + colorful sweater + boots + ear warmer + giant earrings = one of my all time favorite fall outfits<br />
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...maybe next time I'll actually keep it on all day! Haha!<br />
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What is one of your favorite fall outfits?<br />
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Doing...that's a tough word for me.</div>
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I am a perfectionist, an A-type personality, a proud personality, a legalist... God has broken me over and over again on the issue of legalism. It is God alone who judges and not me.</div>
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Thus, the thought of "doing" is one that scares me. How do I "do" without becoming proud and self-righteous?</div>
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Yet read these verse again. There is no room for question. If I am not acting on what I believe, then do I really believe it?</div>
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Over and over again, I go to God's Word and am convicted. God is speaking to me and I hear, then I walk away...and I forget. I don't take time to let God's Word settle into my heart.</div>
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This is something that God has been slowly, but steadily pushing and pushing into my life over the past several months. Sometimes He whispers, sometimes He nudges, and sometimes He shouts into my heart, "Slow down. Let this penetrate your heart. Open up to Me. Soften up. Listen."</div>
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Everyday is the same battle. A battle in my deepest heart. Will I take the time to open up and be vulnerable to a King who loves me unconditionally and only has my best at heart, or to look in the mirror of His perfect law and then to walk away.</div>
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One option is easy.</div>
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One option will never leave me the same.</div>
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I am praying that God will continue to pushing this on my heart and that I will learn to let His Word truly "sink in" and change me. That I will let His Word penetrate me and make me a doer, not a hearer only.</div>
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Do you have a hard time slowing down enough to let God's Word really sink into your heart? Do you, like me, struggle with letting God's Word change your life and lead you into action?</div>
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Do you write a blog? If so, I would encourage you to take part in this AWESOME blogger link-up.<br />
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Yes, blog angels!<br />
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It can have its ups and downs, but you an also meet some amazing people along the way!<br />
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As previously announced, the blogger who I was an "angel" to was Angie from <a href="http://womanhoodwithpurpose.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Womanhood with Purpose</a>!<br />
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Although we had a bit of trouble connecting during the last few weeks of this challenge, I am super excited to be button swapping with her. Basically, we'll continue to work together and I'll get to know her even more...and promote her blog through the whole month of November too!<br />
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She is such a sweetie and has tons of wisdom and advice on marriage and life.<br />
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Next, at the halfway point I got to find out who my angel was! Becky from <a href="http://forthisseason.com/" target="_blank">For This Season</a>! She had done a great job because I hadn't figured out that she was my blog angel, but as soon as I got her email I was like, "Oh, she has been the one leaving all those sweet comments!"<br />
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Becky and I immediately connected. She offered up advice where I asked for it and was constantly available (even though she was like 38 weeks pregnant). She is like a super mom! I am blessed to learn from her blogging experience and her crocheting experience. She is also button swapping with me for November and I am looking forward to getting to chat with her a bit more after she gets done with her maternity "leave".<br />
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Yep, she had an ADORABLE little baby boy! <3<br />
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For me, this blog angels session was a big success! I will not be participating in the December one because I will simply by too busy. =( But I look forward to participating again next year!<br />
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Be blessed.<br />
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Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-34413128688832319472012-11-03T08:46:00.002-07:002012-11-03T08:46:31.216-07:00Alphabet Week 16: PPP<br />
Hello...<br />
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<b>First Word that Pops into My Head:</b><br />
Pea/Pee - I had a youth leader in high school who I loved to death. When she ate peas, she would throw them one-by-one onto the table or her plate and say, "I pead!" (peed) And then she would die laughing...and that's all I can think of this week. Haha!<br />
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<b>People I Know:</b><br />
Poppy - This is what I call my grandpa whose "real" name is Perry<br />
Perry - My uncle who goes by Chip...yeah, so we use nicknames a lot. =)<br />
Philomena - One of my amazingly sweet small group girls back in Olympia<br />
Peggy - I have known a few<br />
Paul - Also have known a few<br />
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<b>Colors:</b><br />
Peach<br />
Periwinkle<br />
Persimmon (I LOVE the name of this color)<br />
Pine Green<br />
Pink<br />
Powder Blue<br />
Puce<br />
Purple<br />
Platinum<br />
Plum<br />
Pumpkin (Of coarse! And this is a perfect color for this time of year)<br />
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<b>Favorites:</b><br />
PEOPLE (watch <a href="http://tobless.blogspot.com/2012/11/three-things-i-useneed-everyday.html" target="_blank">my vlog</a>)<br />
Pockets<br />
Pillows (Seriously, who doesn't love a fluffy, warm, soft pillow? ...I want to take a nap.)<br />
Pumpkins...the carving kind<br />
Picking berries or apples or...whatever. Picking food is fun!<br />
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<b>Dictionary Word I didn't Know:</b><br />
Pelf - money or wealth, especially when regarded with contempt or acquired by reprehensible means<br />
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Pumpkin Pie<br />
Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted<br />
Pacific Salmon, Cod, etc.<br />
Pancakes<br />
Parmesan Cheese<br />
Parsley<br />
Potatoes<br />
Pastries = Heaven<br />
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I liked the letter P. It was a "perfect" letter to work with. Haha! <3<br />
Have a wonderful weekend lovelies!<br />
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Be blessed.<br />
<3<br />
Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-32099620320872606132012-11-03T07:46:00.003-07:002012-11-03T07:46:58.948-07:00Three Things I Use/Need EverydayHello all.<br />
Guess what? It's time for The Girl Behind the Blog link up again!<br />
Guess what else? I'm late. =/<br />
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Oh well, I did the vlog anyways and here it is for all of you to enjoy. =)<br />
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The prompt was: What 3 things do you need to get through the day.<br />
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Mine may seem a little odd, but maybe I'm just a little odd. =)<br />
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So what about you? What 3 things do you need to get through the day? Leave me a comment, tweet me, or comment on my Facebook page so I can get to know you better.<br />
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Be blessed<br />
<3Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-14256732360545370072012-11-01T13:21:00.003-07:002012-11-10T06:51:46.088-08:00AleshaBlessedDesignsHello Dear Friends!<br />
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Today I am beyond excited to announce the opening of...<br />
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My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AleshaBlessedDesigns" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> is now open!<br />
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Over the past 4 weeks, I have spent hours dreaming, planning, designing, and (or coarse) crocheting. I have doubted myself many times, but in the end, I knew I needed to make the leap and give it my ALL. And I am so proud of the final result!<br />
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Here is just a peek of what you will find for sale there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/113592138/ruffled-with-giant-flower-headband-in" target="_blank">Ruffled with Giant Flower Headband in Gray</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/113571858/double-bow-headband-in-black" target="_blank">Double Bow Headband in Black</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Double Bow Headbands in Black - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/113571858/double-bow-headband-in-black" target="_blank">Adult</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/113751480/girls-double-bow-headband-in-black" target="_blank">Child</a></td></tr>
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Okay, pause right here with me...<br />
Is she not the CUTEST.THING.EVER???<br />
I loved doing this little photo shoot with her. She is the sweetest little girl, but has a hilariously silly and spunky side as well. And no, she's not mine. Haha! But we did pretend! =)<br />
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I won't lie...its been a bit overwhelming at times, but God is so faithful and good.<br />
So spread the word, like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AleshaBlessedDesigns" target="_blank">my page</a> on Etsy, and share it with everyone you know! I am super excited to start this new blogging venture.<br />
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Oh...and a little secret. I didn't show you ALL the items. There are more! And more in the works too...whew! If nothing else, I hope I can bring some inspiration and courage to your crafting through mine.<br />
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P.S. The adorable new blog and shop design that is slowly taking over? They were created with the help of Kara from <a href="http://www.thesnuglyduckling.com/" target="_blank">The Snugly Duckling</a>. Go say hi and tell her how nice it's all starting to look!<br />
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Be blessed<br />
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Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-78552993676159881932012-10-29T11:20:00.000-07:002012-10-29T11:20:13.521-07:00Insta-Date<br />
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Dear Readers,<br />
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Allow me to share my heart with you today.<br />
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Since we've arrived here in Florida, I have not shared much of what we have been doing. So that is going to change.<br />
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Praise the Lord, my husband got a job at a Starbuck literally ONE BLOCK from our new apartment!<br />
{Yes, our beautiful, little, second-story apartment! I love it!}<br />
I took this photo walking home from his work...in the sun...in late October!<br />
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We are finally settling in, searching thrift stores for more furniture, and starting to develop some good normalcy in life, for which I am so thankful!<br />
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Our apartment is blessing from God. Honestly, it was the only one we looked at. An upstairs apartment 1 block from downtown and about 8 blocks from the beach...seriously? And the number one selling point? The price. God is so good!</div>
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The only downside to our dreamy little place...is the teensy, tiny kitchen. And I LOVE to cook. It took me about a week to get over my fear of baking in such a tiny space. But I finally pulled out my Kitchen Aid mixer and have been in cooking heaven.</div>
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The results have been scrumptious!</div>
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My work...well, no luck yet in terms of finding a "real" job. But God has provided for me to start tutoring. So far I have 2 students! =) I really, really love working with my students and helping them to learn, grow, and succeed. God is good.<br />
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Additionally I am working on launching my Etsy Shop on November 1st!<br />
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So in my long hours at home, I have been crocheting and designing like crazy. Stay tuned to see more!<br />
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However, as life forms some version of a "new normal", the loneliness and homesickness has started to set in.<br />
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Today, I video chatted with my sister so that I could watch my other sister's districts cross country race! I am constantly amazed at how modern technology allows me to be present for important moments like this from literally the <i>other side of the country</i>!<br />
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She ran so hard and so well. I was so proud! My little sophomore sister took 4th! She came back from a bad sprain just 3 months ago, and is looking to be a strong contender at State again this year!<br />
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And yet when it was all over, I could only cry. I was so proud of her, and yet all I wanted was to be there to hug her and tell her how much I love her. But right now she is over 3,000 miles away...<br />
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Another one of my sisters is visiting me over her Christmas break! I think my heart starts pumping faster every time I think about it. I truly am SO excited!<br />
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We are going to soak in as much of this...<br />
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As we possibly can! And we're taking a heavily discounted cruise to the Bahamas! =) I couldn't be more excited!</div>
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To be totally honest with you all - places can replace people, but every time I go down to the beach, it makes me a bit less homesick.</div>
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Some days this past week, I've almost been able to trick myself into thinking I'm back in Washington. Hurricane Sandy brought us two days of of gray skies, rain, and wind, all very familiar to me in the realm of weather. However, we're back to sun and blue skies, minus the humidity and plus a bunch of wind. The effects of Hurricane Sandy, although very minimal, are still seen everywhere here. The main effects are the wind, lack of humidity, mild flooding, and crazy waves at the beach.</div>
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Yet in spite of all the loneliness and homesickness, God is good. I am thoroughly enjoying every moment I have with my husband down here...and there are many of them. He is so supportive and loving. When I first started dating him, I knew that if it continued on to marriage, my life would never be the same. And it's not! =)</div>
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My husband has been playing music every Wednesday night at a local coffee shop that has an open mic. He's been doing so well and I love hearing him practice so much.<br />
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And the church? Thursday nights are a wonderful and encouraging time to serve and to be refreshed in God's Word. Although it is small, I believe that faithfulness in these moments is so important. So we are praying, praying, praying for our city, and trying our best to build relationships and to be faithful with what God has given us for now.<br />
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yet in my flesh I shall see God,</div>
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and my eyes shall behold, and not another.</div>
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God is good. My purpose here in Delray Beach is to bring glory to Him, but then again, that is my mission in life no matter where I live.<br />
God is good.<br />
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Be blessed<br />
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<br />Aleshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16247806446612390802noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523939737587783505.post-283038370381574342012-10-27T14:35:00.000-07:002012-10-27T14:35:06.124-07:00Alphabet Week 15: OOOOOOOOHHHH...WelcOme tO this Over-the-tOp, October editiOn Of...<br />
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<b>First Word that Pops into My Head:</b><br />
Octopus...early today I was watching Food Network's Chopped via YouTube, and they were cooking baby Octopus. So I think that is why this word popped into my head!<br />
{By the way, if you even remotely like cooking, go watch this show! I love it!!! Too bad we don't have tv...haha!}<br />
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<b>People I Know:</b><br />
Oma - This is actually just what I called my Great Grandma Madelyn<br />
Opa - This is what I called her husband, my Great Grandpa Ira<br />
Olga - Mother of a youth group student<br />
Yep...that's about it! Do you know any people with "O" names?<br />
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<b>Colors:</b><br />
Orche<br />
Olive<br />
Office Green ??? {Have you ever heard of this color? Me neither...I think it would be better named "Starbucks Green", because really - that's what it is!}<br />
Orange<br />
Olive<br />
Orchid<br />
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<b>Favorites:</b><br />
Organization<br />
October {The name of this month is just so pretty sounding.}<br />
Openness...with people<br />
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<b>Dictionary Word I didn't Know:</b><br />
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Oakus - Wallet or pocket billfold<br />
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{OOOOOkay...}<br />
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<b>Food:</b><br />
Orange Juice!!!<br />
Olives<br />
Olive Oil {I literally use this ALL the time in cooking}<br />
Oats<br />
Oatmeal Cookies<br />
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Well, this has been Outrageously exciting. =) Have a beautiful end of October. <3<br />
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Be blessed.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week, our dear friends, the Torick's, found out the gender of their baby....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I made them a pie. =)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the berry smeared. =( Oh well, it tasted fabulous...I thought. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let me preface this recipe by starting, this is NOT a sweet pie. It really emphasizes the naturally tart flavors of the berries and the crust has a saltier flavor that most pie crust. But it is buttery and flaky and I LOVE IT!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find the pie crust recipe in my <a href="http://tobless.blogspot.com/2012/10/healthy-apple-pie-minis.html" target="_blank">Healthy Apple Pie Post</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4-6 cups of frozen mixed berries (mine had blueberries, raspberries, and marion berries)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup honey</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Stir well and let sit for 15 minutes so the berries can defrost some.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. While your berry mixture sits, roll out and prepare just over half your pie crust to be the bottom crust.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Stir the berry mixture again and pour into the prepared pie shell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Roll out the remaining pie crust dough and place over the pie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Roll the edges of your dough and use a knife to cut designs into the top crust.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">{Note: Be careful not to let any of the filling leak onto the crust, otherwise you will end up with a splotchy design like I did. This is not easy...}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then place a scoop of French Vanilla ice cream on top or simply enjoy it plain, like I did!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be blessed.</span></div>
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