I am super excited about the new Karen Kingsbury book coming out March 22nd! I can’t wait to sit down and just read. Lately all the books I have been reading have been deep and thought provoking, I can’t wait to read a fictional book.

I am choosing to be positive. My job can be incredibly frustrating at times but how I choose to react makes all the difference.

I am choosing to believe in myself. I tend to sell myself short a lot. No longer, I am talented and I can do whatever God has in store for me.

I am leaving for Thailand is just 6 short weeks. yikes! I just found out that I was accepted and have to raise about $3000. I am choosing to trust God. If it’s in His will that I go, then He will provide. Support letter is in the works.

I am overwhelmed. This year, there are many things that I want to accomplish and I think that I need to narrow down my list because I feel as though I am failing at everything.

In my talks with Christina, I have realized that I have many shortcomings but I need to start focusing on my strengths. Putting my strengths and weakness’s together is going to make me a better person. I have unique strengths and am looking forward to learning how to use all of them for God’s glory.

Politics are my destiny. I have struggled for the past 2 years about being involved in politics. Last week, God revealed to me that I will never not be involved in politics. God has allowed a desire to be awakened inside of me to not be afraid, to stand up for what I believe in. Today was a day spent in prayer for a dear friend who is being attacked and has received at least 2 death threats for standing up for what’s right. I want to be just like her. I wasn’t able to be there to support her and felt so helpless but I was reminded that prayer is my greatest ally.

My desire is to live my life glorifying God. That is my one single passion. Nothing else in this world matters.

T’was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
‘Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

When we’ve been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’ve first begun.

1. I am a very loyal person. I will stick by your side even if it’s totally outside my comfort zone.

2. I listen.

3. I am very compassionate.

4. If you hurt anyone that I care about, I will fight to restore their dignity and character.

5. I am optimistic.

6. You can ask me to do anything… and I will do it to the best of my ability. Even if I don’t think I can.

7. I am passionate about certain things and will fight for those things.

8. I am a servant at heart. I feel useless unless I am helping with something.

9. I am a giver. Gifts.Time.Money.Things. I give whatever I have.

10. I am hospitable. Anyone is welcome at my house, anytime. I like people.

11. I am responsible. You can count on me.

Well. That’s all I can think of at the moment. I must move on to reading Strength Finders since it arrived today and I haven’t opened it yet.

Photograph remind us not only of the good times but also the hard times.

To me a photograph is worth more than money.

Photographs remind us of who we were and who we want to become.

Photographs capture emotions and are often are filled with love. and joy. and happiness. and laughter.

Photographs remind me to pray for certain people.

Photographs showcase our talents.

Photographs are the stories of our souls.

Photographs are sometimes the only way to communicate with someone.

Photographs are our attempt to capture the beauty of God that surrounds us.

Candid photos are my favorite, as they capture “Real” life and how we interact with the world around us.

Photographs are a way to remember people you love who are no longer living on earth.

To this day, my family still talks about my 7th grade photo. Hands down, W.O.R.S.T photo ever! Every time we see that photo, which is not very often because I have made sure it’s buried, we laugh and are reminded of the good old days.

Life is fleeting, Photographs are an attempt to capture how precious life really is.

Photographs remind of us of the past and give us hope for the future.

Photographs are a way of know what is happening in the world.

Photographs give us a glimpse into other people’s lives.

Photographs are a way to share with others when words just won’t do.

Photographs embrace the beauty of all things that God has created.

Photographs connect people.

I L.O.V.E :

Jesus.

My Family.

Snow.

Born Shoes.

Flowers.

Lace.

My friend, Deanne.

Cheesecake.

Pencil Skirts.

Jasmine Tea.

Politics.

Books.

Pictures.

Homemade Bread.

Vintage Jewelry.

Kona Coffee Lotion.

Thrift Stores.

Skiing.

The Mountains.

TeenPact.

Coffee.  Especially Caramel Latte’s

Strawberries.

Music. Addison Road. FFH. Third Day. Mandisa.

Turquoise and Brown together.

Pearls.

Leather Boots.

Babies.

Dancing in the Rain.

Ice Cream.

This is just start of things that I L.O.V.E

My goals for today are:

1. Finish my Mission Application.

2. Take a picture of something that inspires me.

3.  Go outside with my camera and brave the below zero temps.

When I listen to instrumental music, I run imaginary movies and slides shows in my mind filled with images from my own life’s autobiographical images inventoried in my memories.

So today – I offer this link to Rob Thomas’s “Little Wonders”.  Watch and listen to the lyrics as Rob Thomas’ singing accompanies them.  For you, what are “these Little Wonders” he sings of?

For me, the words encourage me to let go of any “stuff” that’s maybe weighing me down, that I’ve been hard on myself about, staying clear about what’s important to me everyday, “being there” with an open heart, free from judgment for those people (family, friends, clients) who need me – and truly in the bigger picture, life if short and I want to make the most of every moment for myself and the people I love.

Little Wonders