It has been a while since I last posted and I thought I would update you on what the Lord has been working and doing in my life. Since November 15, I have turned 24! I am so excited to start this new year on a grand journey with my maker, my Father, my lover, and my friend. For my birthday I spent the day with my family, my friends, and the desert. For a while, I had wanted to see the stars, to worship the Lord for my life that He has sustained and given me. I talked to my friend Zaphy and she hopped on board with the idea. After visiting my family, a small band of my friends went out to Joshua Tree and found a place of solitude. We worshiped and I, in the presence of my friends and in the secret of my heart dedicated this next year to Abba. I gave Him back my life.
I am so done living life as normal. I am done living mediocre and thinking that where I am now is enough. … because it’s not. I know that there is so much more that the Father has for me. He has a great plan, one that is so much bigger than I could ever imagine. He has so much of Himself for me, His love and the power of a life fully immersed in His presence. I was given a name…. Aisha. It means life. I truly know that life is where I am to dwell in, that I am to be life, not my own but His. This is a small part of my heart’s desire and I plan on taking this year and relentlessly pursuing Him, dedicated every day to this Holy calling.
Since the last post, my Lover has been continuing to call to me, to speak words of Truth, to call me by name, to speak His Word, to tell me who I truly am. It has been difficult. The spirit of this age and the prince of this world has noticed my stirring heart and has tried to separate me, make me doubt, make me unsure of Abba’s words. I have had to battle against my own will, my own way. Abba though has broken some old chains that I once had. I feel freer now than I ever have before. The battle still presses on and slowly the true warrior is teaching me how to use what He has given me to fight against the adversary.
I praise the Lord because my hope is in Him; He is my shelter, my refuge. I stand underneath the shadow of His wings and meditate on His goodness.
I am a crown of splendor in the Lords hand, a royal diadem in the hand of my God.
I am full of beauty, I am delighted in, I am beloved, I am a daughter of the King.
All because of who HE IS, my dwelling place. This is where I am.
Oh p.s. If you read this before the last week of December, please keep me in your prayers. I am contemplating a possible internship in addition to the same amount of time I work at the girl’s house. I want to walk in His way and inquire if this is a wise, right, good decision and if this is His will for me. Please pray that my eyes would be open to Abba’s already set plan and to step into it by His direction.
Thank you so much!!!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Short and Sweet.
Alright guys, usually my posts are long, and this one would be long too, but to capture all that has happened in the last couple weeks... It would take forever. That can be reserved for face to face conversations if you would like to know. So, basically here is the breakdown.
Abba has lead me to a dry, wilderness.
He has removed all that I once cared about.
He has made himself the center of my thoughts, mind, and heart.
He allowed me to press into the wilderness and seek His face.
He has revealed Himself to me as I continue to do so.
He showed Himself to me.... and I fell face down in Love.
Abba has lead me to a dry, wilderness.
He has removed all that I once cared about.
He has made himself the center of my thoughts, mind, and heart.
He allowed me to press into the wilderness and seek His face.
He has revealed Himself to me as I continue to do so.
He showed Himself to me.... and I fell face down in Love.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
I am longing for something more. The dreams that I had, the longings that I once held in my hand now seem so small, too small for the Great Maker and Father that I have. I know He can do so much more with my life. That small flame to know more is kindling. He is so much bigger than I can ever imagine, more glorious than I could ever see, more loving than I could ever hold.
Small kindle, burn brighter
brighter still, ever increasing
fill these empty spaces as I
make room.
Oh would You make the room
your Light fills every place
nothing can escape it
you make the dark places known
illuminate with your Truth
Let us welcome Your Light
with arms open wide
eyes clear, hearts humbled
willing all of us to You
continue with Your patience
and loving-kindness
be faithful to us, to me
like only you know how
At the end we will be
ever giving You glory
let it shine on me
only then can I truly live
Small kindle, burn brighter
brighter still, ever increasing
fill these empty spaces as I
make room.
Oh would You make the room
your Light fills every place
nothing can escape it
you make the dark places known
illuminate with your Truth
Let us welcome Your Light
with arms open wide
eyes clear, hearts humbled
willing all of us to You
continue with Your patience
and loving-kindness
be faithful to us, to me
like only you know how
At the end we will be
ever giving You glory
let it shine on me
only then can I truly live
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Abba's Song
He sung this song over me today. My heart remembered, my eyes were cleared, and I was strengthed by Love.
Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.
All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.
No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you.
Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.
All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.
No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mirror, Mirror
I was browsing one of my very talented friend’s website and was blown away with her work… the way that she captures beauty, the way she exudes beauty. To find, pour forth, and share that to others blew me away.
I have been thinking about beauty lately. I went to a friend’s wedding recently and one of my friends there got on the topic of how the bride was beautiful because of her gentle and graceful nature about her [among other things]. …
and in the midst of these conversations and ponderings I have been asking in a quiet voice, so that even my heart can barely hear: Where is my beauty?
Now before all of my lovely friends come to my rescue and speak words to rest assure that I am indeed beautiful, would you hear my out.
I know I am beautiful. The God of the universe, the maker of heaven and earth, all good, all beauty, all wonder and grace has made me after all. He does not make mistakes and all that he speaks and touches becomes astounding and full of love and beauty. So I know I am beautiful. But where is it? In which part[s] of myself is beauty present?
I was reading proverbs 31- the famous ‘woman of noble character’ segment the other day trying to get a sense of what the Word calls beauty. She has strength and dignity, she works feverously, giving to the needy, is not afraid of trials and uses her skills to support her family.
Looking at Ruth, how she left her home, her people to go to a place and take care of her mother-in-law. When others would have said ‘peace out lady- I’ve got my whole life ahead of me’- Naomi even told her to go and find a new husband… but she did not. She stayed with Naomi and worked; she found favor because of her beauty-so much so that she is remembered thousands of years later.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
Where is it? I have come to remember that my real beauty comes from the Lord and my proximity to Him. The more that I draw near to Him the more of His beauty can be seen in my being. Which in turn will burst from me and people will wow at it- they will wow at His beauty made real in me. He has stamped His image on me, and it is beautiful. When I allow Him to shine on me, I mirror His beauty and the world wows. Not only does this show through me but His glory and beauty is shown through all of us when we allow Him to.
I pray that we all will allow it to break forth.
The world needs His beauty
I have been thinking about beauty lately. I went to a friend’s wedding recently and one of my friends there got on the topic of how the bride was beautiful because of her gentle and graceful nature about her [among other things]. …
and in the midst of these conversations and ponderings I have been asking in a quiet voice, so that even my heart can barely hear: Where is my beauty?
Now before all of my lovely friends come to my rescue and speak words to rest assure that I am indeed beautiful, would you hear my out.
I know I am beautiful. The God of the universe, the maker of heaven and earth, all good, all beauty, all wonder and grace has made me after all. He does not make mistakes and all that he speaks and touches becomes astounding and full of love and beauty. So I know I am beautiful. But where is it? In which part[s] of myself is beauty present?
I was reading proverbs 31- the famous ‘woman of noble character’ segment the other day trying to get a sense of what the Word calls beauty. She has strength and dignity, she works feverously, giving to the needy, is not afraid of trials and uses her skills to support her family.
Looking at Ruth, how she left her home, her people to go to a place and take care of her mother-in-law. When others would have said ‘peace out lady- I’ve got my whole life ahead of me’- Naomi even told her to go and find a new husband… but she did not. She stayed with Naomi and worked; she found favor because of her beauty-so much so that she is remembered thousands of years later.
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30
Where is it? I have come to remember that my real beauty comes from the Lord and my proximity to Him. The more that I draw near to Him the more of His beauty can be seen in my being. Which in turn will burst from me and people will wow at it- they will wow at His beauty made real in me. He has stamped His image on me, and it is beautiful. When I allow Him to shine on me, I mirror His beauty and the world wows. Not only does this show through me but His glory and beauty is shown through all of us when we allow Him to.
I pray that we all will allow it to break forth.
The world needs His beauty
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Newest Project
I made this photo calender for my boss. She was having her first grandchild and the office threw a party for her. This was the gift that I made. The baby was born in September, so I started the calendar from there so she could add photos as the year went along.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Life as of now...
Hello all!!
I hope these weeks have been treating you well. It is officially Fall as of two weeks ago; I am so excited to be entering into a new season, ready for what the changes bring, in sight, smell, taste, sounds and touch. I love the fall season, but sadly California does not get too much of it. Well I am definitely going to enjoy every minute of it!
Last week was very busy. We had training [which I desperately needed] for three days from 8-5 pm. Afterwards I went home and continued working at the house. It made the days seem more packed then they already are. To make things more interesting I started getting sick on the Monday before training. All week was spent coughing and blowing my runny nose. I was managing until the end of the week. I spent the weekend and the beginning of this week napping and resting as much as I could. I can say now that I am officially in recovery mode and the only symptom left is a small sore in my throat.
OH, but the best part of last week was that my cousin Jessica came from Texas and I was able to see her! It was so great talking with her, laughing and catching up. I was sad that we could not hang out as much as I wanted but still thankful for the time we did have.
Sunday the 26th Girls Hope of Baltimore was on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which also showed 30 seconds of Girls Hope of Southern California! We were all so excited to watch and it was great seeing all the things that the Baltimore girls got to do and the house that was built for them. I loved seeing their mothers and the encouragement behind each of their girls for a better life. They are truly strong women.
This week has been good seeing as I am getting over my sickness. It was my sister’s birthday on the 27th and I am so excited to get to see her soon and celebrate with her! On another up note the new season of Chuck has started and I am excited to see where the story goes. I have a feeling though it’s going to be a good season. Going back to my last blog, I have been stepping out in faith and have been practicing all that Abba has been teaching me. As time continues, all that He is teaching me is becoming a part of my reflex and it is becoming close to my heart the way it is close to His. I am not saying it has been easy but Abba is definitely giving me His strength.
Well that is it for now, but I have more to come shortly [like this week!]
May the rest of your week be showered with His love.
A-dawg ^-^
I hope these weeks have been treating you well. It is officially Fall as of two weeks ago; I am so excited to be entering into a new season, ready for what the changes bring, in sight, smell, taste, sounds and touch. I love the fall season, but sadly California does not get too much of it. Well I am definitely going to enjoy every minute of it!
Last week was very busy. We had training [which I desperately needed] for three days from 8-5 pm. Afterwards I went home and continued working at the house. It made the days seem more packed then they already are. To make things more interesting I started getting sick on the Monday before training. All week was spent coughing and blowing my runny nose. I was managing until the end of the week. I spent the weekend and the beginning of this week napping and resting as much as I could. I can say now that I am officially in recovery mode and the only symptom left is a small sore in my throat.
OH, but the best part of last week was that my cousin Jessica came from Texas and I was able to see her! It was so great talking with her, laughing and catching up. I was sad that we could not hang out as much as I wanted but still thankful for the time we did have.
Sunday the 26th Girls Hope of Baltimore was on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which also showed 30 seconds of Girls Hope of Southern California! We were all so excited to watch and it was great seeing all the things that the Baltimore girls got to do and the house that was built for them. I loved seeing their mothers and the encouragement behind each of their girls for a better life. They are truly strong women.
This week has been good seeing as I am getting over my sickness. It was my sister’s birthday on the 27th and I am so excited to get to see her soon and celebrate with her! On another up note the new season of Chuck has started and I am excited to see where the story goes. I have a feeling though it’s going to be a good season. Going back to my last blog, I have been stepping out in faith and have been practicing all that Abba has been teaching me. As time continues, all that He is teaching me is becoming a part of my reflex and it is becoming close to my heart the way it is close to His. I am not saying it has been easy but Abba is definitely giving me His strength.
Well that is it for now, but I have more to come shortly [like this week!]
May the rest of your week be showered with His love.
A-dawg ^-^
Sunday, September 19, 2010
And the wheels came off.
These past couple of weeks have been filled with excitement, fun adventures, a changing of winds, and as always a new experience that will make me stronger.
We just got two new girls in our house!! Our two seniors moved out about a month ago to go to University, and our two new girls have come into the house within a week of each other. They are both in the 6th grade and are so little. I mean, I know I am small by they are small for reals... not just in size but in age too! It's like you just want to hug them and help them as much as possible. The girls have been getting adjusted to the house and I am so happy that they get to become apart of our interesting family. Having little ones definitely changes the atmosphere of the house. We have been watching a lot more Disney channel and I have a date with one of my girls to watch Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam [I am totally stoked ^-^]
I am excited to report that I am officially a part of a bible study group. I have been wanting to get more involved in the community of my church and now that all the classes/connection groups have started up again, I can! I am really excited to meet new people who I can share with the burdens, joys, and all that comes in life. I met a new friend at church recently and it has been great getting to know her and to be able to sit in service with a familiar face. There has been sharpening that I have received as a part of growing deeper with my new friends here and I am so thankful to Abba that He provides that sharpening through others. I am so glad that He uses us to build each other up.
These past couple weeks have definitely been interesting. I feel the season of change is happening and the Lord is bringing me to a different place in Him. Last time I mentioned being challenged by certain things and realizing His love brings forth a call and response each of us make. Our response to love Him in obedience and trust is what Abba has been speaking to me about. Only now He is done speaking. When I say this I mean that what He asks of me I have now heard; He has shared with me His heart and now I am left to respond. These days have been silent and the winds of His words which were once full, rich and plainly present have become now a hunger in my heart. I long to hear words of love, but lately I noticed that the stillness is always before me. I know that He is always with me and is with me now in this silence. It is just so different. I have come to see that now the wheels come off. He has been training me, teaching me, showing me and now He is taking the training wheels off. I am to ride, to put into practice all that He has shown me knowing that He is still with me even in the silence. Knowing that what Abba has taught me I can only do in His strength, in dependance on Him- even when I cannot hear His voice of encouragement pushing me forward. He wants me to ride like never before knowing it is His strength that makes me soar through the sky. My faith is being strengthened, stretched, and pushed beyond the limits I once knew and was comfortable with. All I can say now is "Here we go!!!!!"
Be blessed dear brothers and sisters in the knowledge of His love for you
May all glory and praise be due to Him who is worthy!!
We just got two new girls in our house!! Our two seniors moved out about a month ago to go to University, and our two new girls have come into the house within a week of each other. They are both in the 6th grade and are so little. I mean, I know I am small by they are small for reals... not just in size but in age too! It's like you just want to hug them and help them as much as possible. The girls have been getting adjusted to the house and I am so happy that they get to become apart of our interesting family. Having little ones definitely changes the atmosphere of the house. We have been watching a lot more Disney channel and I have a date with one of my girls to watch Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam [I am totally stoked ^-^]
I am excited to report that I am officially a part of a bible study group. I have been wanting to get more involved in the community of my church and now that all the classes/connection groups have started up again, I can! I am really excited to meet new people who I can share with the burdens, joys, and all that comes in life. I met a new friend at church recently and it has been great getting to know her and to be able to sit in service with a familiar face. There has been sharpening that I have received as a part of growing deeper with my new friends here and I am so thankful to Abba that He provides that sharpening through others. I am so glad that He uses us to build each other up.
These past couple weeks have definitely been interesting. I feel the season of change is happening and the Lord is bringing me to a different place in Him. Last time I mentioned being challenged by certain things and realizing His love brings forth a call and response each of us make. Our response to love Him in obedience and trust is what Abba has been speaking to me about. Only now He is done speaking. When I say this I mean that what He asks of me I have now heard; He has shared with me His heart and now I am left to respond. These days have been silent and the winds of His words which were once full, rich and plainly present have become now a hunger in my heart. I long to hear words of love, but lately I noticed that the stillness is always before me. I know that He is always with me and is with me now in this silence. It is just so different. I have come to see that now the wheels come off. He has been training me, teaching me, showing me and now He is taking the training wheels off. I am to ride, to put into practice all that He has shown me knowing that He is still with me even in the silence. Knowing that what Abba has taught me I can only do in His strength, in dependance on Him- even when I cannot hear His voice of encouragement pushing me forward. He wants me to ride like never before knowing it is His strength that makes me soar through the sky. My faith is being strengthened, stretched, and pushed beyond the limits I once knew and was comfortable with. All I can say now is "Here we go!!!!!"
Be blessed dear brothers and sisters in the knowledge of His love for you
May all glory and praise be due to Him who is worthy!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Enveloped in ....
joy, love, laughter, motivation, and a giving heart. Everyday more and more these girls that I live with are working their way into my heart, creating their own spaces that are especially for them. I am starting to see them for who Abba has created them to be. I am filled with excitement that I get to be a part of that. I get to be one of the people in their life who holds a mirror to their beings and says "look my dear, this is who you are. Do not listen to those other voices, for here is your beauty" Sometimes I get nervous about finding the right thing to say, how to correct, to say something or stay quiet... it can be so overwhelming. However as soon as I remember that all I have to do is hold the mirror and our Father will illuminate their beauty and change their hearts... that's when I know great things will happen. For our Father's words, the small whispers He speaks into their beings, and His love are powerful things leading us into ever-increasing knowing and loving of Him.
We recently added a new addition to our house. She is a youngling, full of energy, smiles, and quickness. She showed me her art work today [really good!] and I got to read a story that she made up. It was so great to see her so enthusiastic about school and dinner. She had a couple servings of dinner which made me feel good [I am our house cook] and I helped her make her lunch. I am so excited to get to know her and serve her in doing basic everyday tasks. Oh and all the other girls have been truly wonderful to her by making her feel welcomed. I am really excited about this next coming school year.... there is lots in store. There has been so much to do here since the start of school and I am so glad for rhythm, schedule and order that comes with school. I know what happens [more or less] throughout the day and I am able to plan accordingly when needing to run errands or do office work.
Besides work, I am getting ready to dive into my church that I am now a member of here in Fullerton. I am excited to start going to a Bible study and a connection group [they are like home fellowships, life groups etc.] I also hope to volunteer in a children's class.
As to social/non-work life... things are good. One of my great friends, Zapphire, will Lord willing be coming down to southern California and I will get to spend much needed face-to-face time with her. My cousin from Texas will also be coming here for a wedding and I get to see her that week. I am so excited! Oh and Lord willing I will be going to the Onething conference in Kansas City this year... I am so excited for that. It is a gathering of young people with the intention of growing closer and deeper in love with Jesus. Lots of great events are happening and I am so glad and thankful to be in this season.
Here's to this season!!
We recently added a new addition to our house. She is a youngling, full of energy, smiles, and quickness. She showed me her art work today [really good!] and I got to read a story that she made up. It was so great to see her so enthusiastic about school and dinner. She had a couple servings of dinner which made me feel good [I am our house cook] and I helped her make her lunch. I am so excited to get to know her and serve her in doing basic everyday tasks. Oh and all the other girls have been truly wonderful to her by making her feel welcomed. I am really excited about this next coming school year.... there is lots in store. There has been so much to do here since the start of school and I am so glad for rhythm, schedule and order that comes with school. I know what happens [more or less] throughout the day and I am able to plan accordingly when needing to run errands or do office work.
Besides work, I am getting ready to dive into my church that I am now a member of here in Fullerton. I am excited to start going to a Bible study and a connection group [they are like home fellowships, life groups etc.] I also hope to volunteer in a children's class.
As to social/non-work life... things are good. One of my great friends, Zapphire, will Lord willing be coming down to southern California and I will get to spend much needed face-to-face time with her. My cousin from Texas will also be coming here for a wedding and I get to see her that week. I am so excited! Oh and Lord willing I will be going to the Onething conference in Kansas City this year... I am so excited for that. It is a gathering of young people with the intention of growing closer and deeper in love with Jesus. Lots of great events are happening and I am so glad and thankful to be in this season.
Here's to this season!!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Update, Updates!
Okay wow, so I have much to write about! Where to begin...
Yesterday was my 1 year at work!! I have made it through my first year and I still love it just as much as I did when I first arrived; that has to be a good sign. To celebrate I went out with the house to go get bolba [almond milk tea=yum] all my girls were there and my other coworker that was on shift. It was so great to celebrate with them... I truly love my girls and my co-workers. The house would not be the same without any of them and I am so happy to know that I get to build relationships with these lovely people. All of my girls are funny, silly, quirky, beautiful, smart, and fun! My coworkers are so supportive and they are always there to laugh with me and to build each other up when it is a tough day at work. I could not have asked Abba for a better place to learn, grow and pour what He has given me to make a difference.
I made a friend at church! It was Sunday and I was going to go to the 10:00 am service but ended up going to the 11:30 am service instead. After worship was over I saw a young woman sitting in front of me. I really felt the need to talk to her, so after service I decided to introduce myself. We talked for a bit and then we ate pizza that the church provided after service. We ended up eating pizza together and getting to know one another. It was so great to meet and talk with my new friend. It has been a year and this is the first person that I have met. I am so thankful to Abba for leading me towards this young lady. I am so excited to get to know her and become more a part of the Eastside community.
This past week was very busy getting the girls ready for school. Today was their first day of school! We [staff] made the girls breakfast, our Academic Coordinator gave the girls gift bags with goodies for their new beginnings, and we drove them to school. Okay here comes the funny story: As we were driving the girls to school today my coworker stopped the van near the school. I thought that she was dropping the girls off where were were, so I hopped out in my pajamas and socks [!] and as I turned around towards the van I saw that my co-worker was driving away!!! I guess the girls told her I was out and she stopped the van. Everyone was laughing and I of course was laughing.... I was almost left on the street with my pj's and socks in front of a random person's house!? let me tell you, it was a very interesting start to my day.
Overall I have been very blessed this past week, and this week is unraveling in an interesting fashion. More to come soon... and pictures too!!
Yesterday was my 1 year at work!! I have made it through my first year and I still love it just as much as I did when I first arrived; that has to be a good sign. To celebrate I went out with the house to go get bolba [almond milk tea=yum] all my girls were there and my other coworker that was on shift. It was so great to celebrate with them... I truly love my girls and my co-workers. The house would not be the same without any of them and I am so happy to know that I get to build relationships with these lovely people. All of my girls are funny, silly, quirky, beautiful, smart, and fun! My coworkers are so supportive and they are always there to laugh with me and to build each other up when it is a tough day at work. I could not have asked Abba for a better place to learn, grow and pour what He has given me to make a difference.
I made a friend at church! It was Sunday and I was going to go to the 10:00 am service but ended up going to the 11:30 am service instead. After worship was over I saw a young woman sitting in front of me. I really felt the need to talk to her, so after service I decided to introduce myself. We talked for a bit and then we ate pizza that the church provided after service. We ended up eating pizza together and getting to know one another. It was so great to meet and talk with my new friend. It has been a year and this is the first person that I have met. I am so thankful to Abba for leading me towards this young lady. I am so excited to get to know her and become more a part of the Eastside community.
This past week was very busy getting the girls ready for school. Today was their first day of school! We [staff] made the girls breakfast, our Academic Coordinator gave the girls gift bags with goodies for their new beginnings, and we drove them to school. Okay here comes the funny story: As we were driving the girls to school today my coworker stopped the van near the school. I thought that she was dropping the girls off where were were, so I hopped out in my pajamas and socks [!] and as I turned around towards the van I saw that my co-worker was driving away!!! I guess the girls told her I was out and she stopped the van. Everyone was laughing and I of course was laughing.... I was almost left on the street with my pj's and socks in front of a random person's house!? let me tell you, it was a very interesting start to my day.
Overall I have been very blessed this past week, and this week is unraveling in an interesting fashion. More to come soon... and pictures too!!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Smorgasbord
Only this is a buffet of varieties of events, feelings, and ramblings of the last two weeks in my part of the world. Well the first thing on the menu and what comes to mind is tea. yes, tea. Tonight as I sit and write, a cup of warm vanilla chamomile tea is soothing me and making me relaxed. It always surprises me how fast tea works at putting me in a relaxed mood. Just a thought. : ]
well, I had these past two weeks off and I spent the time with my family, enjoying their presence and visiting friends. I went to mango tango yogurt shop with my family. I seem to notice that whenever I get yogurt I always get kiwi toppings [it is starting to become one of my favorite fruits]. I spent time watching the mod squad at my house, painting with my sisters and dear friend Casey [shout out-woot woot] and catching up with my friend's lives. I went to a softball game in which said friend caught a ball that bounced off the bat! I went to church and was so glad to see my church family. I was encouraged by the messages and what God is doing and how He is continuing to work in that Body of Christ. I was able to hang out with my friends Casey and Travis, my dear besty Betsy [try saying that ten times!] and have lots of meal times with my family.
Besides doing all those things, I was able to be during past two weeks as well. The Lord has been speaking and bringing to mind several things I would like to share with you great folks out there. Here are the words that can best sum up the things I have been learning: healing, waiting, obedience, and love.
Our Great Father begun the healing process that my heart is undergoing about four years ago. There are past hurts in my life (some big, others small) I realized I was still holding on to. I know that Abba wants to make me whole. It has been within the past couple years that I realized my need and want to be made whole by Him. Within this past year especially, many hurts have been healed. Although the scars still remain, they are now a witness of Abbas work in my life, not a burden. There are still hurts to be healed and I know that He is faithful to provide the healing. It has been a journey and I want to give praise to Him for going before me thus far and always.
Waiting.... oh how that word has come up a lot. Abba is showing me in this season of my life to wait. He is teaching me not only to wait for the things that I have laid out before Him, but also to see and understand that waiting is not a time to sit back and do nothing. Just because we are waiting for the next step in our life, an answer to prayer- whatever it may be- He does not call us to be stumps and just sit around. Waiting does not equate motionlessness. Sometimes it does, but I think we equate those two things too often. No, dear friends while we wait upon the Lord for an answer we need to wait upon the Lord- to serve, to be attentive, to be close, to be ready. He calls us to draw towards Him, to set our eyes on Him and be ever attentive to Him- not because of His answer but because of who He is. Friends if you are in a time of waiting I encourage you- seek Him, praise and worship Him, serve Him and serve others. If you keep staring and straining for the answer it will just seem that much further away and your focus will not get any clearer.
I feel like I have to talk about these next two words together because that is what Abba has been sharing with me about His heart for obedience and love. I am fully convinced that my Fathers heart longs for obedience when He calls us to love Him with all our hearts, soul, mind, and strength. At first I pushed away from this word obedience because it always had a negative connotation for me. obedience as a kid meant having to do what others wanted me to do and having no choice in the matter- I had to do it and tough noogie if I didn't like it. However within this past year obedience has taken on a new meaning.
Obedience is Love.
Jesus came and was obedient to his Father, obedient to death, because He loved his Father, and He loved us. Abba gave us His son as a sacrifice because He loved us and wanted us to be with Him always. We respond in love, the kind of love that Jesus showed- obedience. Jesus did exactly what he saw Abba do. He spoke what he heard Abba speak. He loved his Father through obedience and that is what He calls us to as well. I want to love the way Jesus loved, I want to obey my Father.
dear friends thank you for letting me share my heart. May God bless you and may His love be made reality to you this week.
- Aisha
*All quotations are found in John
well, I had these past two weeks off and I spent the time with my family, enjoying their presence and visiting friends. I went to mango tango yogurt shop with my family. I seem to notice that whenever I get yogurt I always get kiwi toppings [it is starting to become one of my favorite fruits]. I spent time watching the mod squad at my house, painting with my sisters and dear friend Casey [shout out-woot woot] and catching up with my friend's lives. I went to a softball game in which said friend caught a ball that bounced off the bat! I went to church and was so glad to see my church family. I was encouraged by the messages and what God is doing and how He is continuing to work in that Body of Christ. I was able to hang out with my friends Casey and Travis, my dear besty Betsy [try saying that ten times!] and have lots of meal times with my family.
Besides doing all those things, I was able to be during past two weeks as well. The Lord has been speaking and bringing to mind several things I would like to share with you great folks out there. Here are the words that can best sum up the things I have been learning: healing, waiting, obedience, and love.
Our Great Father begun the healing process that my heart is undergoing about four years ago. There are past hurts in my life (some big, others small) I realized I was still holding on to. I know that Abba wants to make me whole. It has been within the past couple years that I realized my need and want to be made whole by Him. Within this past year especially, many hurts have been healed. Although the scars still remain, they are now a witness of Abbas work in my life, not a burden. There are still hurts to be healed and I know that He is faithful to provide the healing. It has been a journey and I want to give praise to Him for going before me thus far and always.
Waiting.... oh how that word has come up a lot. Abba is showing me in this season of my life to wait. He is teaching me not only to wait for the things that I have laid out before Him, but also to see and understand that waiting is not a time to sit back and do nothing. Just because we are waiting for the next step in our life, an answer to prayer- whatever it may be- He does not call us to be stumps and just sit around. Waiting does not equate motionlessness. Sometimes it does, but I think we equate those two things too often. No, dear friends while we wait upon the Lord for an answer we need to wait upon the Lord- to serve, to be attentive, to be close, to be ready. He calls us to draw towards Him, to set our eyes on Him and be ever attentive to Him- not because of His answer but because of who He is. Friends if you are in a time of waiting I encourage you- seek Him, praise and worship Him, serve Him and serve others. If you keep staring and straining for the answer it will just seem that much further away and your focus will not get any clearer.
I feel like I have to talk about these next two words together because that is what Abba has been sharing with me about His heart for obedience and love. I am fully convinced that my Fathers heart longs for obedience when He calls us to love Him with all our hearts, soul, mind, and strength. At first I pushed away from this word obedience because it always had a negative connotation for me. obedience as a kid meant having to do what others wanted me to do and having no choice in the matter- I had to do it and tough noogie if I didn't like it. However within this past year obedience has taken on a new meaning.
Obedience is Love.
"For I have come from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me" 6.38 "If you love me, you will obey my commands" 14.15 "but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me." 14.31 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love." 15.9,10*
Jesus came and was obedient to his Father, obedient to death, because He loved his Father, and He loved us. Abba gave us His son as a sacrifice because He loved us and wanted us to be with Him always. We respond in love, the kind of love that Jesus showed- obedience. Jesus did exactly what he saw Abba do. He spoke what he heard Abba speak. He loved his Father through obedience and that is what He calls us to as well. I want to love the way Jesus loved, I want to obey my Father.
dear friends thank you for letting me share my heart. May God bless you and may His love be made reality to you this week.
- Aisha
*All quotations are found in John
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Days Visualized
Here are a couple of pictures that were taken over the course of these past two weeks. The leaf, grass and water were taken during my trips to the park. If you look closely at the leaf you will see a little colorful creature; it was the coolest looking beetle I have yet to lay my eyes upon. Me with the beautiful lady is my cousin and we are at LAX. I was able to see her off as she left for Korea. She will be there at the least three weeks and at the most two years! I was so glad that I was able to see her before she left. That scrumptious food was consumed today on my day off whilst hanging out with some of my great friends. Can I bring your attention to the surfing panda on the chopsticks?!?! Yes, that panda is surfing... splendiferous!
God's creation is so beautiful, intricate, colorful, fun and wowing; and that is just the creation. How much greater is the One whose hands crafted all the world! may His Name be praise forever for who He is!! Amen
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
I Just Have to Say.
FUN. If I were to describe in one word how dinnertime went with my girls tonight it would be fun. For some reason at the dinner table tonight we got on the topic of animal noises. Well I got the brilliant idea of playing this game. What you do is everyone chooses an animal noise of their own special choosing. When you hear your name you have to make your noise. We started after dinner and went on until the night... it was the FUNNIEST thing ever. We had a crow, a goat [or sheep??], a cat, a dog, and a weird type of bird.
I seriously did not think this was going to catch on when I started the game right after dinner, but to my amazement the girls went along with it. You know sometimes its hard to get teenagers to do something they think is not 'cool'. However, pretty soon it became this collection of shouting out peoples names, hearing animal noises, and laughter all combined in this great mixture of genuine fun, bonding, and silliness.
Its times like these that I honestly cherish, that keep me going, that push me to do better in my job. I am so thankful for the time spent together in laughter. Sometimes I get very serious about my job and today really helped me to remember the fun that comes along with being with a house full of teenage girls!
I know that my Father has me here for a reason... He doesn't really tell me why, but honestly I really don't need to know. I know He has a purpose and plan for me, especially just for me. I know that this season in my life is going to help in that purpose and all my steps He has laid out. Its like one giant surprise waiting for me and when I open it, its going to be so much greater than I ever imagined. I am so excited!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5,6
Peace to you all dear friends,
Aisha [a-dawg] ^_^
I seriously did not think this was going to catch on when I started the game right after dinner, but to my amazement the girls went along with it. You know sometimes its hard to get teenagers to do something they think is not 'cool'. However, pretty soon it became this collection of shouting out peoples names, hearing animal noises, and laughter all combined in this great mixture of genuine fun, bonding, and silliness.
Its times like these that I honestly cherish, that keep me going, that push me to do better in my job. I am so thankful for the time spent together in laughter. Sometimes I get very serious about my job and today really helped me to remember the fun that comes along with being with a house full of teenage girls!
I know that my Father has me here for a reason... He doesn't really tell me why, but honestly I really don't need to know. I know He has a purpose and plan for me, especially just for me. I know that this season in my life is going to help in that purpose and all my steps He has laid out. Its like one giant surprise waiting for me and when I open it, its going to be so much greater than I ever imagined. I am so excited!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5,6
Peace to you all dear friends,
Aisha [a-dawg] ^_^
Sunday, July 25, 2010
hmmm...
I am not sure how to begin so let me start like this: my bathroom was flooded this week. I can say it was quite the adventure. I had just finished cleaning my bathroom and I had the hot water running when all of a sudden the handle POPS off and I suddenly have a newly made fountain in the middle of my bathroom. Me like person I am when things happen unexpectedly started running around the house trying to find the water line so I could shut it off [uh-duh you must be saying to yourself] only to remember that the valve is under the sink. So my common sense kicked in and I went back to my bathroom and turned the valve off. I spent the next hour to hour and a half cleaning up the water. I am just really glad I turned it off and did not soak the carpet.
Yesterday the girls house had a beach day. We left at 12:30 pm and spent the whole day there. The girls went into the water, hung out in the sand, and ate. It was a very relaxing day. We grilled our dinner out on the beach and had s'mores. One of my favorite parts of the day was the grilling. We bought this little tiny gas grill and spent a couple of minutes trying to ignite it. For some reason it would not self ignite like the box said it did. Well thankfully a nice lady had a lighter so we were able to get it started. It was the first time I had personally grilled at the beach and I will say it will definitely not be the last. I had a really good time and my co-workers and even some of my girls were teasing me say that I brought too much food. Okay so I brought a lot... I didn't want my kids starving and its never a bad thing to have stuff left over.
Overall this week has been pretty chill and relaxed. Thank the Lord I have two weeks coming up [the first two weeks in August] I am going to be able to visit my family and get some rest before this new school year picks up for the girls. I am excited that I get to start another school year with them and those two week will give me time to reflect and see what God has for the girls house in this next coming school year. If you guys could keep me in your prayers and my girls, I really hope that this year will be filled with may opportunities to show my girls the love that I have for them and the love that God has for them as well.
The theme of trust has been really showing up this past week in my life and I want to share with you a verse that hopefully will encourage you all.
"Blessed is the man
who makes the LORD his trust"
It comes from Psalm 40. The whole Psalm is wonderful and I encourage you to read it. We truly are blessed when we trust God with all of our lives. He is the creator of our being and He knows us inside and out, He knows what we need and will bless us beyond compare. For who if your son asks for bread will give him a stone?? I encourage you guys to remember and hold onto the hope which was given to you through His words spoken to you, for He is faithful to continue the work He started... and He is one awesome builder!!!
Love you guys,
Aisha
Yesterday the girls house had a beach day. We left at 12:30 pm and spent the whole day there. The girls went into the water, hung out in the sand, and ate. It was a very relaxing day. We grilled our dinner out on the beach and had s'mores. One of my favorite parts of the day was the grilling. We bought this little tiny gas grill and spent a couple of minutes trying to ignite it. For some reason it would not self ignite like the box said it did. Well thankfully a nice lady had a lighter so we were able to get it started. It was the first time I had personally grilled at the beach and I will say it will definitely not be the last. I had a really good time and my co-workers and even some of my girls were teasing me say that I brought too much food. Okay so I brought a lot... I didn't want my kids starving and its never a bad thing to have stuff left over.
Overall this week has been pretty chill and relaxed. Thank the Lord I have two weeks coming up [the first two weeks in August] I am going to be able to visit my family and get some rest before this new school year picks up for the girls. I am excited that I get to start another school year with them and those two week will give me time to reflect and see what God has for the girls house in this next coming school year. If you guys could keep me in your prayers and my girls, I really hope that this year will be filled with may opportunities to show my girls the love that I have for them and the love that God has for them as well.
The theme of trust has been really showing up this past week in my life and I want to share with you a verse that hopefully will encourage you all.
"Blessed is the man
who makes the LORD his trust"
It comes from Psalm 40. The whole Psalm is wonderful and I encourage you to read it. We truly are blessed when we trust God with all of our lives. He is the creator of our being and He knows us inside and out, He knows what we need and will bless us beyond compare. For who if your son asks for bread will give him a stone?? I encourage you guys to remember and hold onto the hope which was given to you through His words spoken to you, for He is faithful to continue the work He started... and He is one awesome builder!!!
Love you guys,
Aisha
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
In Full Swing....
Wow, So these past two weeks have been crazy! There has been so much going on at the girls house and it's crazy to think that this summer is almost over. We have only one full month left before my little ones all go back to school and the older ones go on to University... aaahhh! Well let me break it down for you and give you a little insight into these past two weeks....
The first week [5th-10th] I got back to work didn't go off as I had planned. Everything was the same when I got back to work except one thing... ME. For some reason unbeknownst to me I just could not get my head on straight. I would forget very simple tasks, forget words, I started hearing differently than what people were really talking about, and I just couldn't get back into the routine of my job. It was seriously the oddest week ever at the girls house and my co-workers had a good laugh watching me try and pull myself together. Thankfully by the next week things were a little fixed in my brain.
The next week [which was last week] was jam-packed [strawberry not grape] and it is crazy to think back on it. Extreme Home Makeover decided that out of so many numbers of family to get a house built, BHGH of Baltimore would get a new house built from scratch for the girls in the program there. They announced it on the 9th and flew the Baltimore girls out to California for their vacation getaway that the families usually do on the show. Well we [BHGH] get a call saying that E.H.M. wants us to go sailing with the girls and then have pizza with them at our house. Now, I knew that since this was for the show there would be some filming going on, but was I surprised!! They pretty much got the whole sailing experience, interviewed three of our girls, and filmed inside our home!! The whole experience was really cool and our girls loved hanging out with the girls house of Baltimore. The show is going to be a two hour special airing in September so you all have to watch it when it comes out!!! I will update y'all on that as soon as I get more details. So that happened Wednesday. On Friday of last week we go to go to an Angels game with the whole clan of BHGH and it was all graciously donated! Our girls had fun and they always like it when they can hang out with the boys.
Oh did I mention that I worked ten days straight?!?! yeah I worked ten, 12- hour days straight. That my friends is a feat in itself.. I definitely know the Lord was upholding me those days. I had this weekend off and I spent it at the park, church, and doing manual labor!! I know, I know the last one doesn't really sound like resting at all, but there is something about doing manual labor... we were created to work, God gave us the task of caring for His creation and it actually helped to relieve some stress for me. It felt good to work and knowing something was getting accomplished because you could see it right away, happening right in front of you. I think also it was a different kind of work than what I am doing normally. I hardly ever get to see if the work of my hands with my girls is changing anything and that change is not something that happens over the course of the day. So it was good to see the work that I was doing was making a change that I could see visually. Overall it was a good weekend.
Now, onto this week. I went shopping for our house today [that is one of my duties] and God blessed our house so much! We go to the food bank and get food for a really low cost. This week the food bank was stocked up with so many good things that I did not have to buy half the things I needed on our list at the regular grocery store... God blessed us beyond measure. He always provides our needs, gives generously, and His gifts are GOOD!! I also went to a Dodger game with one of our girls today because the other girls in our house went on another day. It was so good getting to spend quality time with my girl and just laugh, dance, and talk. I truly love my girls and I am so blessed in getting to be a part of their lives.
So my dear friends and family that in a nutshell is the past two weeks of my life. I wish I could have written sooner about it and with more detail, but these weeks have been super packed. I hope that soon things will slow down a bit so I can share some stories with you guys. Well that is it for now. Thank you all for reading this and I am so glad that I get to share a part of my life with those who follow this.
May you be blessed this week,
Aisha [a-dawg] : ]
The first week [5th-10th] I got back to work didn't go off as I had planned. Everything was the same when I got back to work except one thing... ME. For some reason unbeknownst to me I just could not get my head on straight. I would forget very simple tasks, forget words, I started hearing differently than what people were really talking about, and I just couldn't get back into the routine of my job. It was seriously the oddest week ever at the girls house and my co-workers had a good laugh watching me try and pull myself together. Thankfully by the next week things were a little fixed in my brain.
The next week [which was last week] was jam-packed [strawberry not grape] and it is crazy to think back on it. Extreme Home Makeover decided that out of so many numbers of family to get a house built, BHGH of Baltimore would get a new house built from scratch for the girls in the program there. They announced it on the 9th and flew the Baltimore girls out to California for their vacation getaway that the families usually do on the show. Well we [BHGH] get a call saying that E.H.M. wants us to go sailing with the girls and then have pizza with them at our house. Now, I knew that since this was for the show there would be some filming going on, but was I surprised!! They pretty much got the whole sailing experience, interviewed three of our girls, and filmed inside our home!! The whole experience was really cool and our girls loved hanging out with the girls house of Baltimore. The show is going to be a two hour special airing in September so you all have to watch it when it comes out!!! I will update y'all on that as soon as I get more details. So that happened Wednesday. On Friday of last week we go to go to an Angels game with the whole clan of BHGH and it was all graciously donated! Our girls had fun and they always like it when they can hang out with the boys.
Oh did I mention that I worked ten days straight?!?! yeah I worked ten, 12- hour days straight. That my friends is a feat in itself.. I definitely know the Lord was upholding me those days. I had this weekend off and I spent it at the park, church, and doing manual labor!! I know, I know the last one doesn't really sound like resting at all, but there is something about doing manual labor... we were created to work, God gave us the task of caring for His creation and it actually helped to relieve some stress for me. It felt good to work and knowing something was getting accomplished because you could see it right away, happening right in front of you. I think also it was a different kind of work than what I am doing normally. I hardly ever get to see if the work of my hands with my girls is changing anything and that change is not something that happens over the course of the day. So it was good to see the work that I was doing was making a change that I could see visually. Overall it was a good weekend.
Now, onto this week. I went shopping for our house today [that is one of my duties] and God blessed our house so much! We go to the food bank and get food for a really low cost. This week the food bank was stocked up with so many good things that I did not have to buy half the things I needed on our list at the regular grocery store... God blessed us beyond measure. He always provides our needs, gives generously, and His gifts are GOOD!! I also went to a Dodger game with one of our girls today because the other girls in our house went on another day. It was so good getting to spend quality time with my girl and just laugh, dance, and talk. I truly love my girls and I am so blessed in getting to be a part of their lives.
So my dear friends and family that in a nutshell is the past two weeks of my life. I wish I could have written sooner about it and with more detail, but these weeks have been super packed. I hope that soon things will slow down a bit so I can share some stories with you guys. Well that is it for now. Thank you all for reading this and I am so glad that I get to share a part of my life with those who follow this.
May you be blessed this week,
Aisha [a-dawg] : ]
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Life's Little Distractions....
Can make a whole big mess! So the story goes like this:
I was on the freeway going back to Fullerton after picking up my girls from their internships. I was in the carpool lane, which at first was very slow, but it started to pick up after while. I was relieved because I had one other girl to pick up and I didn't want to be late. So here I am driving in the carpool lane, the traffic is freeing up and I was talking to one of my girls in the front passenger seat about the day. All of a sudden a car merges illegally into the carpool lane and cuts me off! I raise my pointer finger, shake it and say "ILL-E-GAL" with as much attitude as I can muster [at this point it wasn't too difficult]. Evidently the guy saw this and decided to wave at me like he did nothing wrong. So we start talking about what had just happened and I am a little upset. I am going on about how rude the guy was and before I know it I missed my junction! To top it off as I was exiting, the car that cut me off decides to flip my girl off and then proceeds to tell her by drawing a heart with his fingers that he loves her... it was the most rude, weird and crazy person I have yet to encounter.
So I get off and turn back around on the freeway. I try to get onto the right freeway only to realize that there is no junction for the freeway that I want... so I have to end up taking a freeway that takes me in the opposite direction. I get off the first exit and turn left only to realize I should have gone right. I make a U-ee and finally get onto the right freeway only to find myself stuck in traffic again. By this time I am for sure going to be REALLY late. I am hoping my girl doesn't think I forgot about her, and the one time I DIDN'T bring my cell phone with me is the exact time that I needed it!! I got through traffic, made it to my destination and picked up my girl. All my girls were very patient and did so well waiting through all of this.
In all the midst of this there was one point in which I looked over to my girl and said "who knew that one little distraction could lead you so far from where you need to be" That's all it took. A guy cut me off and I dwelt on it too much and suddenly I find myself so far from my destination. Friends, isn't that how we get in our lives sometimes? We are going along on our journey, focused on what lies ahead and all of a sudden we get distracted. We dwell on it longer than we should and by the time we know it we are so far from where we are supposed to be. That little distraction has caused us to lose time, momentum, and distance.
Friends, I say all of this to say that I would like to encourage you to
My prayer for you my dear ones:
*Hebrews 12:1-2
**Hebrews 13:20-21
I was on the freeway going back to Fullerton after picking up my girls from their internships. I was in the carpool lane, which at first was very slow, but it started to pick up after while. I was relieved because I had one other girl to pick up and I didn't want to be late. So here I am driving in the carpool lane, the traffic is freeing up and I was talking to one of my girls in the front passenger seat about the day. All of a sudden a car merges illegally into the carpool lane and cuts me off! I raise my pointer finger, shake it and say "ILL-E-GAL" with as much attitude as I can muster [at this point it wasn't too difficult]. Evidently the guy saw this and decided to wave at me like he did nothing wrong. So we start talking about what had just happened and I am a little upset. I am going on about how rude the guy was and before I know it I missed my junction! To top it off as I was exiting, the car that cut me off decides to flip my girl off and then proceeds to tell her by drawing a heart with his fingers that he loves her... it was the most rude, weird and crazy person I have yet to encounter.
So I get off and turn back around on the freeway. I try to get onto the right freeway only to realize that there is no junction for the freeway that I want... so I have to end up taking a freeway that takes me in the opposite direction. I get off the first exit and turn left only to realize I should have gone right. I make a U-ee and finally get onto the right freeway only to find myself stuck in traffic again. By this time I am for sure going to be REALLY late. I am hoping my girl doesn't think I forgot about her, and the one time I DIDN'T bring my cell phone with me is the exact time that I needed it!! I got through traffic, made it to my destination and picked up my girl. All my girls were very patient and did so well waiting through all of this.
In all the midst of this there was one point in which I looked over to my girl and said "who knew that one little distraction could lead you so far from where you need to be" That's all it took. A guy cut me off and I dwelt on it too much and suddenly I find myself so far from my destination. Friends, isn't that how we get in our lives sometimes? We are going along on our journey, focused on what lies ahead and all of a sudden we get distracted. We dwell on it longer than we should and by the time we know it we are so far from where we are supposed to be. That little distraction has caused us to lose time, momentum, and distance.
Friends, I say all of this to say that I would like to encourage you to
"throw of everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."*Even though it is easy at times to get distracted by certain things that happen in life, do not let them hinder you from fixing your eyes on Jesus and the path He has marked out for you. Stay focused on the course He has set your feet upon and put all of your energies into staying faithful to the course; for God will honor your faithfulness and you will be blessed my friends.
My prayer for you my dear ones:
May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever.
Amen**
**Hebrews 13:20-21
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Rest Looks Like This: Part 2
Hello all!
So this weekend wrapped up my two week vacation. Let me just say, I had a wonderful time and I was able to get plenty of rest. When I returned home from Texas, my mom and sisters where waiting at LAX to welcome me home. It was so good to see all of their faces. I was able to visit my friend Casey and eat yummy Indian food with her as we caught up on each others lives. I had frozen yogurt and a movie with my cousin Rachel, I watched Anne of Green Gables with my friend Betsy, and I was able to talk and hang out with my mother and my sisters everyday. I loved getting to see all of these people.... I loved it! I felt so content to just BE with these people, knowing that that is enough. Oh and I cannot forget about Jumbling Towers: best game to play at breakfast time [Jenga is SO over-rated]
A little shout out to my cousin Jessica: I had In-N-Out for you cousin, it was like always awesometacular and super delicious!
Overall the break was filled with lots of friends, family, laughter, downtime, parks, amusement, and goodness
I am ready to conquer the world... or shall I say my little part of the world. ^-^
p.s. the in-n-out bag says Revelation 3:20
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Rest Looks Like This: Part 1
I am so blessed to get two weeks off from work because the girls went home for vacation. A little break down before moving on, since I know some of you might not know exactly what I do. I work and live with six high school girls with an organization called Boys Hope Girls Hope. We help these girls get to college, learn life skills and basically help them in any way, shape, or form. Things like helping with homework, cooking, cleaning, communicating with the school, taking them to the doctors, finding tutors, fixing house cars, making sure their chores are done is all part of what I do. I will talk more about this later but for now.... Vacation Time!!!!
I was able to visit my friend Zapphire in
I returned home refreshed and packed for my next adventure:
So I quickly found out that
I found out that locust sound like sprinklers and everything IS bigger in
Although I was sad I couldn’t stay longer, I was happy that I was going to get to spend time with my family. Part 2 coming soon….
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Here I Am.
Hello you people close to my heart:
I am a blogger! I decided that it was time to share with you all the going ons of my life, which in this season is mostly work and resting. As some of you know, I do not have as much time as I would like to talk with you guys, so I thought that writing a blog will help in letting you know what is going on with my life.
I am really excited to get this going and I hope that you will find this blog if anything somewhat interesting.
More to come....
I am a blogger! I decided that it was time to share with you all the going ons of my life, which in this season is mostly work and resting. As some of you know, I do not have as much time as I would like to talk with you guys, so I thought that writing a blog will help in letting you know what is going on with my life.
I am really excited to get this going and I hope that you will find this blog if anything somewhat interesting.
More to come....
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