I have been so discouraged lately. I look down the list of groups that have cancelled their mission trips to Mexico and I just want to cry!
Fear is such a strong feeling! I understand fear, I live in fear of so many things; the dark, bugs, being alone, and getting hurt. According to the Word of God, "Perfect love casts out fear." That does not mean that you don't feel fear but that you don't live your life and make decisions based in fear but based in love and faith. I hate when people pull the "God card", saying that "God is telling them not to go on a mission trip this year." Really?! Really....God tells us to go to the ends of the earth telling people that His kingdom is near. He tells us to love our neighbors, to love our enemies, to love those who persecute you. We are God's children and He has called us to a life of service. The poor, the widow, the lonely and the hurting need us!
There are dangers everywhere you go or stay! That is part of evil being in this world. I can't promise you that if you follow God's commands that you will be totally safe, but I can promise you that you are in the hand of the Almighty God! I can promise you that God will be pleased! You will be blessed in this life or in heaven! Trust, hope, serve, and have faith. We are ALL needed to make a difference in this world, to touch the lives of the lonely, the hurt, the fearful, and the lost.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Ellen show
This video cracks me up. Whenever I am kind of tired or down, I am now going to watch this. Thanks Gladys for the laughs.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sunny San Diego
I am a San Diego girl through and through! The mostly sunny days is a big thing for me. Cloudy days tend to make me feel gloomy inside but sunshine gives me energy. I think I am really solar powered. :-) I know we need the rain especially in this drought but man do I love the sunshine.
We have a three day weekend coming up and I am really looking forward to it. I will be spending some quality time with the hubby and signing people up to join our small group. I am hoping to catch up with my brother since his life seems to have changed overnight and I know nothing.
Hopefully I will also be disciplined enough to get some exercise too. I have been doing a Tae-Bo video a few times a week and every time I feel like I am going to be sick afterwards. It is a good workout but it is hard. I love that it has uplifting gospel music in the background and you even have little kids, older people and out of shape people doing the workout in the video. I hate those videos where everyone already looks perfect! Not really all that helpful when you are having trouble breathing while doing the workout with them.
I know this is a lot of rambling but this is what was on my mind! :-P
We have a three day weekend coming up and I am really looking forward to it. I will be spending some quality time with the hubby and signing people up to join our small group. I am hoping to catch up with my brother since his life seems to have changed overnight and I know nothing.
Hopefully I will also be disciplined enough to get some exercise too. I have been doing a Tae-Bo video a few times a week and every time I feel like I am going to be sick afterwards. It is a good workout but it is hard. I love that it has uplifting gospel music in the background and you even have little kids, older people and out of shape people doing the workout in the video. I hate those videos where everyone already looks perfect! Not really all that helpful when you are having trouble breathing while doing the workout with them.
I know this is a lot of rambling but this is what was on my mind! :-P
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Life is Messy!
There are times when I really wish that Jesus would have said, " If you make me your Saviour, your life will be perfect and happy." Alas, that is not what He said, He is my pillar of strength and provides for my every need but life is hard.
I have struggled with depression for the last 10-12 years. Over the last week, I have been going downhill fast - just getting really depressed. I am overweight and not able to get it together, I look at everything through tinted glasses (glass half full kind of thing), it was gray for days and Dan was out of town. All these things added up to me taking a sick day with a physical and emotional breakdown. God sure knew what He was doing when He put Dan and I together. He knows just what to say (even if he doesn't know what to say, he says the right thing) and he holds me and lets me cry on him. He is strong and firm but loving and tender all at the same time. I will be going back to counseling to work through my food issues (emotional eating). Dan is going with me to help me out and understand with me. I am truly blessed with the best husband for me. I love him so dearly.
It is hard for me to gain perspective on my life and friends and work. I view things through such a different lens. I take things so personally and worry that I am not liked etc. It certainly does not help me keep friends but it also makes it hard to get close to people. I wish I could change this part of me. Any suggestions? How do I see the truth through my own cloud of hurt and loneliness?
Sorry this is so depressing but I am basically just journaling my week.
I have struggled with depression for the last 10-12 years. Over the last week, I have been going downhill fast - just getting really depressed. I am overweight and not able to get it together, I look at everything through tinted glasses (glass half full kind of thing), it was gray for days and Dan was out of town. All these things added up to me taking a sick day with a physical and emotional breakdown. God sure knew what He was doing when He put Dan and I together. He knows just what to say (even if he doesn't know what to say, he says the right thing) and he holds me and lets me cry on him. He is strong and firm but loving and tender all at the same time. I will be going back to counseling to work through my food issues (emotional eating). Dan is going with me to help me out and understand with me. I am truly blessed with the best husband for me. I love him so dearly.
It is hard for me to gain perspective on my life and friends and work. I view things through such a different lens. I take things so personally and worry that I am not liked etc. It certainly does not help me keep friends but it also makes it hard to get close to people. I wish I could change this part of me. Any suggestions? How do I see the truth through my own cloud of hurt and loneliness?
Sorry this is so depressing but I am basically just journaling my week.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The House
We have slowed down in our house improvements. Dan is always working, over Christmas break, he tore out our closet and painted and put up a brand new closet organizer. We don't have any doors on the closet but it is organized. I am thrilled to have my car in the garage and to have my dresser in my bedroom. Those were big things for me so thanks Dan!I don't have any updated pictures of the house, sorry about that.
Dan received a barbecue for Christmas and we used it for the first time last night. It made some really good burgers. We are really excited to have a BBQ and it will bring some variety to our current diet.
I have not written in awhile, I just can't seem to think of anything that you all might find interesting to read.
I am back at work and getting ready to put out another newsletter. I am trying to figure out a way to let everyone know of my passion to help people and the ways that we really need their help. We have about 600 families being moved in Mexico that will need homes ASAP. We need as many people as possible to pitch in by sending money and coming on trips to have homes for the poorest of the poor in Mexico. Our pastors say this is the worst they have seen so far. We are jazzed to be a big part of the life changes for these families this year. Help us provide safe housing for these families.
God bless you all!
Dan received a barbecue for Christmas and we used it for the first time last night. It made some really good burgers. We are really excited to have a BBQ and it will bring some variety to our current diet.
I have not written in awhile, I just can't seem to think of anything that you all might find interesting to read.
I am back at work and getting ready to put out another newsletter. I am trying to figure out a way to let everyone know of my passion to help people and the ways that we really need their help. We have about 600 families being moved in Mexico that will need homes ASAP. We need as many people as possible to pitch in by sending money and coming on trips to have homes for the poorest of the poor in Mexico. Our pastors say this is the worst they have seen so far. We are jazzed to be a big part of the life changes for these families this year. Help us provide safe housing for these families.
God bless you all!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Holidays
I love the holidays! I love the festive air and the smiling faces and the lights and the scarfs and hats. Dan and I drove up to Paso Robles to have Thanksgiving with his dad and step-mom. It was a long drive, but it was so wonderful to see everyone and enjoy a relaxing weekend with family. Dinner was delicious! I am always so well fed at their house. :-) I like that all our family is pretty much within driving distance. Holidays is such a great time to see everyone and celebrate the year together.
Yesterday we decorated our new home for Christmas. I had Christmas music on all day long while we put up stockings and lights. We will hopefully be getting our tree this coming weekend!
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the time I take to reflect on the year and be thankful. I am going to list some of those things for you.
~ I am thankful for God's persistance. They way that He desires to spend time with me no matter what mood I am in or how well or not so well behaved I have been.
~God loves me as I am and not as I should be
~I am thankful for my husband and the way that he pursues me and desires to know me better
~I am thankful for our new home
~I am thankful for our church family and that we are starting to get connected
~I am thankful for my job and all the wonderful friends that I work with
~I am thankful for family
I am thankful for so many things. I would love to hear what you are thankful for. Please let me know.
Blessings ~~~
Yesterday we decorated our new home for Christmas. I had Christmas music on all day long while we put up stockings and lights. We will hopefully be getting our tree this coming weekend!
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the time I take to reflect on the year and be thankful. I am going to list some of those things for you.
~ I am thankful for God's persistance. They way that He desires to spend time with me no matter what mood I am in or how well or not so well behaved I have been.
~God loves me as I am and not as I should be
~I am thankful for my husband and the way that he pursues me and desires to know me better
~I am thankful for our new home
~I am thankful for our church family and that we are starting to get connected
~I am thankful for my job and all the wonderful friends that I work with
~I am thankful for family
I am thankful for so many things. I would love to hear what you are thankful for. Please let me know.
Blessings ~~~
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