Thankfulness

What am I thankful for? How often do say thank you? How often do I say thank you to God?

Today I am joining up with Erin from Sweetness Itself to list why I am thankful.





Thankful List:

Travis
{Marriage is an amazing and beautiful gift! I dreamed about my wedding and my husband for most of my childhood, yet I could never have imagined how beautiful,challenging, and fulfilling it is. God really knew what He was doing when He said, "It is not good for man to be alone." And boy, did He make it good for man and woman to be together. I am so thankful for His blessing of marriage.}

Our Church
{As frustrating and challenging as working at a church can be, and as incredibly difficult it can be to serve under certain people, I am so thankful for a godly church that teaches the Word of God. If being a part of a church was not hard sometimes, then it would not be worth it. It amazes me how much God used the church to shape my thinking, my beliefs, my attitude, and my desire for serving Him.}

Vision
{The importance of vision has become so incredibly clear to me over the past months. I am so thankful for God's calling on our lives to move to Florida. He has told us that it will be hard, that we will be broken. But He will break us so that His Spirit might be poured out through us. He assurance that He is working in our lives, that He is working through our lives, and that He is working in the world around us is SO reassuring. I fear nothing, because I know that He is in control and has a plan. Praise God that He has called us according to His purposes and that He is working for good in us.}

My Family
{I almost cry thinking about this one. I have grown so much in my faith through them...both them being challenging and through them sharing their lives and walks with God with me. They are my - our - biggest supporters and dearest friends.}

Sunshine
{Who isn't thankful for the sun? Or maybe it's just because I currently live in one of the cloudiest and rainiest places on the planet, but the sun makes me smile. I am so thankful for the sunny days God gives me. And think about it...why do sunsets never grow old? And forget just the sun, light itself is essential to our lives. And God, who is light, not only gave us just the right amount of light, but He made it beautiful too. Isn't He good?}

Jesus' Righteousness Credited to MY Account
{This is so beautiful, so mysterious, so humbling. He chose to not only forgive my sins by DYING on the cross, but He credited all His righteousness to my account. THE SLATE ISN'T CLEAN! The slate is full of the righteous perfect works of Christ Jesus with my name claiming them all. The records show that I am perfect in God's eyes! The Father sees Jesus, in all His perfection, when He looks at me. And I did NOTHING to deserve it. I am amazed, humbled, and thankful. What an I do but love Him with my life?}

Somewhat are you thankful for?

Be blessed.
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Goodbye

Did you know that I enjoy writing? Writing poetry? I wrote poems constantly when I was in upper elementary school. I don't write them often now, but sometimes there is no better way to express yourself.

I wrote this back in April when I was really struggling with the thought of telling my siblings that I was moving to Florida. I felt God very gently remind me that I would have eternity with them in heaven, and then ask me if I could give Him my few short years here on earth to serve Him.




It is incredibly hard to wrap my brain around that, but I am trusting God that He will give me the grace and strength I need to live on the other side of the country from my family.

This was written to be a song...it hasn't quite made it there yet. But here are the words. They are a comforting reminder to me when I get very sad about moving.


Tears slip softly down my face
As I watch you drive away
Have you ever noticed how everything goes silent when you feel alone?

No longer there to laugh with me
No longer there to cry or sing
Have you ever noticed how the world feels empty when you're left behind?

But i know a day is coming
When we will never say goodbye
And although I am not there with you
During these moments here on earth
Don't cry, just think ahead to what will come
This life is just the beginning
We have eternity ahead

Written words and photographs
Just simply aren't the same
Have you ever noticed how hearing their voice just makes you miss them more?

What if someday it's not you
But its me who says goodbye
Have you ever noticed how much harder it is when you're the one to leave?

But i know a day is coming
When we will never say goodbye
And although I am not there with you
During these moments here on earth
Don't cry, just think ahead to what will come
This life is just the beginning
We have eternity ahead

But I know that I am heaven bound
This is earth is just a passing place
A day is coming when we'll never say goodbye
So if we hold on tight to Jesus
I know we'll see Him face-to-face
The best is yet to come in heaven - eternity with no goodbyes
Be blessed.
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Friends, Friends, Friends

Hello again! Curious what I've been doing the past week?

Well, be curious no more. =)

THE SUN IS FINALLY HERE!!!

I'm loving the new #SheReadsTruth plan in Proverbs. God is speaking! 

I started working on our wedding scrapbook! I'm super excited!
Be looking for more posts about this.

Our dear friends Daniel and Laura were back in Washington and we got to lead worship with them again!
I'm so excited to move to Delray Beach, Florida and help them with the church they are starting. God is good!

Our first two bags are packing and flying back to Florida with Daniel and Laura next Wednesday!

And we had a late night Cold Stone "date" with friends.
(For those of you who have never experienced the joys of Cold Stone Creamery...I pity you.  Let me just say...an extra 2% butter fat makes a big difference...a delicious one anyways!)

All Lovin' No Oven - Sub brownie for whipped cream
Heavenly! Although seriously...all their ice cream is amazing.

And to top off the night, Travis and Jonathan decided to try this juice...yummy...but tangy. The group had mixed emotions about this juice.

(It was purchased during a Safeway run that may or may not have been caused by my constant itching due to running out of allergy medicine two days prior. - Note...I am currently itch free and back on allergy medication.)

What have YOU been up to this week?
Be blessed!
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Pretty, Pretty Dresses (*sigh*)

Yes, I am a Shabby Apple Affiliate now.
(See the adorable button on the sidebar?)

No, I don't own one of their beautiful dresses...yet! =)

I don't like doing sponsorship posts much, but their dresses are SO pretty that I thought I'd take a chance so that if you've never heard of Shabby Apple...well, now you can hear of them!

Here a few of my favorites:

If I got a dress...it might have to be one of these two...aren't they AWESOME! 

So click on the link on my sidebar to see these and more. 

Be blessed.
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Alphabet Week 6: FFF

Well, after a month's break, I'm starting back up with my Alphabet posts!

We left off at the letter F. This one should be fun...haha! =)

First Word that Pops into My Head:

Fan...It's the first day in 2 years where the temperature here is supposed to hit 90 degrees. The fan isn't on yet, but I'm sure it will be soon!

(Right now at 12:30 PM it's 79 degrees F)

People I Know:

Frank...I loosely know one or two "Franks" but this is honestly the only person I know who's name starts with an F. WEIRD!

Color:

Flax

Forest Green

Firebrick

Fire Engine Red (is this actually a color?)

Fuchsia

Favorites:

Fireflies

Fields

Forever

Fawns

Dictionary Word I didn't Know:

Facetious - 

adjective

1.

not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetiousremark.

2.

amusing; humorous.

3.

lacking serious intent; concerned with somethingnonessential, amusing, or frivolous: a facetious person.

This word is also a word with EVERY vowel used once IN ORDER! Cool huh?

(I learned this fascinating fact on my dictionary.com iphone app - it was the "question of the day")

Food:

Fajitas!!!

Frappachino's!!!

Fettuchini Alfredo

Focaccia Bread

French Fries

French Toast

Fried Rice (Korean Style)

Well, there is another Alphabet week post. =) Fun with letters, oh yes!

Be blessed!

Insta-date

Today both my hubby and I had really short work days...Yay!

We were both home by 11 am and ready to spend some time together.

*sigh of happiness/bliss*

We took off for the Farmers Market where we ate peaches, cheesy bread, beef sticks, and fresh raspberries!

...All of which I failed to take pictures of.

(except the raspberries...once we got home)

We walked to a little boutique in downtown and spent the rest of a gift card we got for our wedding. =)

I LOVE the new chapstick

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I finally remembered, on our way to the grocery store afterwards, that I should be documenting this date. (LOL) 

And I snapped this photo in the car.

I love my hubby.

I love spending good time with my husband. Taking walks and just doing random, spur of the moment things is the best. He is my BEST FRIEND and I am so lucky blessed that I get to share life with him.

I'm looking forward to a sunny weekend with (according to the weatherman) temperatures over 90 degrees for the first time in 2 YEARS! Wow!

Be blessed.

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WIWW: 4th of July?

Yep, this outfit is that old! But I was am so happy with it that I had to share.

Shorts: Garage Sale for $1 //  Shirt: Forever 21 (birthday gift)  //  Shoes: Target (last year - little girls section)  //  Sunglasses: Street Vendor in Mexico

I don't have much "experience" styling loose fitting shirts like this, so any advice you have would be great. I was pretty happy with how it looked in this outfit though.

A nice white braided belt would have finished it off nicely...oh well! =)

Well, there's one of my WAAAYYY back outfits for you! I have a few more coming and then we'll get current! =P

Be blessed!

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