I have had many things on my mind this last week. Yesterday, in Sunday school as my thoughts bounced hither and thither, struggling to focus on the lesson, the truth and peace of the Gospel came back to me:
If Jesus left the courts of Heaven to clothe Himself with a limiting, mortal body, and to endure those limitations and difficulties, and to take upon Himself the wrath of God for the filthy-heartedness which He never committed; if He expressed His love for you like that, then will He not express His love and understanding to you in those weighty decisions which your heart feels burdened with and for which you lips cry out "Lord, give me wisdom?"
For those who know Christ, know that God has already lavished on you the greatest act of love possible. That gives courage to face the day with peace.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Announcing...
Little shoes for tiny feet
Oh I cannot wait to meet
the bundle of joy so small and sweet!
Yes, I am going to be an "Aunt" for the first time in my life!!! Words cannot express the overflow of joy I felt at that moment when my dear Bro in law and Sis told us the news! It is one of the happiest moments of my life (no joke)! What a gift.
Here we come August 22nd!!!!
Photography copyright of The Beauty of the Lord
Friday, January 1, 2010
Still Here
While I have been absent from the blogging world of late, I have been very present and active in the world outside of my computer screen. My primary activity has been sewing, sewing, sewing like a mad woman before my next quarter begins on Monday. Altogether I have been a little, happy "domesticate," enjoying many of the activties I do not often enjoy when in school. Here is a list:
~*~ Made 2 new dinners that surprised my family. (They were surprised only because they were "actully good." I suppose there was some doubt as to whether my dishes would be good, considering the fact that they came from my school food scicence class lab book . Sigh... my culinary pursuits are forever looked upon with eyes of skeptisim.). Kidding!
~*~ Improved my sewing skills by begining on a dress. It is still in progress. I also began to keep a "sewing journal" to document the progress of my new skills and projects. ! So many delishious ideas are now screaming at me that almost can't stand it. Good thing there is a chance my life will extend past Chirstmas break...there will be other times to sew!
~*~Finished a child's Bible story (of sorts) that I have working on for a few weeks.
~*~ Started C.S Lewis's The Great Divorce. Magnificent! Dispite the fact that it is only 100 some-odd pages, I am taking it slow and savoring it. If I highlighted the good parts, every line would be marked up. No, I must be content to copy some of my favorite ones in a different notebook.
~*~ Started running again!
~*~ Sat and talked with mom! A blessing that is more "rushed" when school deadlines encourch.
~*~ Photo collage of my photo postcards and notecards that will be available for purchase. Upcomming post soon!
Oh, and since I haven't said it yet let me do so... Happy New year!
May we live out today sowing in the Spirit and not in the flesh. May we not grow weary of our sowing, trusting rather in Gods’ power to reap good things.
Paraphrase of Gal 6:8-9
~*~ Made 2 new dinners that surprised my family. (They were surprised only because they were "actully good." I suppose there was some doubt as to whether my dishes would be good, considering the fact that they came from my school food scicence class lab book . Sigh... my culinary pursuits are forever looked upon with eyes of skeptisim.). Kidding!
~*~ Improved my sewing skills by begining on a dress. It is still in progress. I also began to keep a "sewing journal" to document the progress of my new skills and projects. ! So many delishious ideas are now screaming at me that almost can't stand it. Good thing there is a chance my life will extend past Chirstmas break...there will be other times to sew!
~*~Finished a child's Bible story (of sorts) that I have working on for a few weeks.
~*~ Started C.S Lewis's The Great Divorce. Magnificent! Dispite the fact that it is only 100 some-odd pages, I am taking it slow and savoring it. If I highlighted the good parts, every line would be marked up. No, I must be content to copy some of my favorite ones in a different notebook.
~*~ Started running again!
~*~ Sat and talked with mom! A blessing that is more "rushed" when school deadlines encourch.
~*~ Photo collage of my photo postcards and notecards that will be available for purchase. Upcomming post soon!
Oh, and since I haven't said it yet let me do so... Happy New year!
May we live out today sowing in the Spirit and not in the flesh. May we not grow weary of our sowing, trusting rather in Gods’ power to reap good things.
Paraphrase of Gal 6:8-9
Friday, December 18, 2009
Food Fact and Fitness Fridays-Holiday Workout
The cookies, caramel corn, fudge, hot cocoa, and numerous other goodies are here. Keep up with all the goodies you eat this season by doing this workout that I started about 6 weeks ago. It is called "4 Workouts to Blast Your Body Fat." It does...blast fat I mean. I don't really care if you think you are in shape (like I did), this workout will challenge you.
Give yourself a little time to get used to it. Test the moves out before you do the "for real" and on the one minute timer. Then turn on then music and do it! I do suggest a little 3 minute warm up (like walking in place, hamstring pulls, fast or slow high-knees etc) before you begin. the movements are polymeric, meaning you so them really fast (high intensity) for as long as you can stand it (sort duration) Personally, I have found this one of the most effective ways to tone up and stay strong. I do this two (three if I can) days a week on the days I do not do cardio. This whole workout--without a warm-up -- will take less than 15 minutes! Very doable! If you so desire and have the time you can follow this workout with a Pilates or stretching routine.
This workout really helped to improve my stamina and strength in my cardio workouts. I haven’t run in months because of the constant problems with shin splints. Yet now I can jog pain free!
Here are some hints ...
- Rearrange the moves as you see fit. This workout is intended to be challenging not uncomfortable or painful. For example, my wrists hurt after following the "Cardio ski Hop" move with the “hand tap." By rearranging and separating these moves, I continued to get the fat blast but relived the discomfort.
- Play music that makes you want to move. It really helps!!
Overall, Active. com (which is where I found this workout) is fabulous way to find new workouts and training programs as well as information regarding different sports and activities.
My personal athletic philosophy is, "being active is not an option, it is mandatory (it just looks different in the different seasons of life). Work with what you have (including your available time and money) and try something new regularly!"
Have a fun and active holiday season!
Give yourself a little time to get used to it. Test the moves out before you do the "for real" and on the one minute timer. Then turn on then music and do it! I do suggest a little 3 minute warm up (like walking in place, hamstring pulls, fast or slow high-knees etc) before you begin. the movements are polymeric, meaning you so them really fast (high intensity) for as long as you can stand it (sort duration) Personally, I have found this one of the most effective ways to tone up and stay strong. I do this two (three if I can) days a week on the days I do not do cardio. This whole workout--without a warm-up -- will take less than 15 minutes! Very doable! If you so desire and have the time you can follow this workout with a Pilates or stretching routine.
This workout really helped to improve my stamina and strength in my cardio workouts. I haven’t run in months because of the constant problems with shin splints. Yet now I can jog pain free!
Here are some hints ...
- Rearrange the moves as you see fit. This workout is intended to be challenging not uncomfortable or painful. For example, my wrists hurt after following the "Cardio ski Hop" move with the “hand tap." By rearranging and separating these moves, I continued to get the fat blast but relived the discomfort.
- Play music that makes you want to move. It really helps!!
Overall, Active. com (which is where I found this workout) is fabulous way to find new workouts and training programs as well as information regarding different sports and activities.
My personal athletic philosophy is, "being active is not an option, it is mandatory (it just looks different in the different seasons of life). Work with what you have (including your available time and money) and try something new regularly!"
Have a fun and active holiday season!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Seasonal Thoughts...
What does love look like?
God sending Jesus.
What is the definition of love?
Sacrifice.
How do others know what God looks like?
When we love like Jesus.
1 John 4: 7-9
Monday, December 7, 2009
A college student's WORST nightmare...
...is missing the final exam. This was almost the case...with my classmate. Below is our real "text-versation:" Affer relizing that Mallory wasn't at the 7:am final (and she is never late.) and after completing the final I texted her around 8:o5am. The final ended at 9:00am (note: any spelling "mistakes" are left uncorrected)
Me: Where were yu 4 the final
Mallory: oh my gosh ...comimng
Mallory:I slept through two alrams =/ i'm so dead.
Me: Oh dear u serious i wished i had texted u sooner!
Mallory:I have never woke up late for this class =/
Me:It endes at 9. U could still try and so some of it.
Mallory: i'm on my way -/
Me: BTW...Dr, O is still in the room. I told her u were comming...she understood!
Later...
Mallory: ha i finished before 9=D was a easy final! (sic) thank you for texting me! see you noon tomorrow!
Me:U go girl!
Me: Where were yu 4 the final
Mallory: oh my gosh ...comimng
Mallory:I slept through two alrams =/ i'm so dead.
Me: Oh dear u serious i wished i had texted u sooner!
Mallory:I have never woke up late for this class =/
Me:It endes at 9. U could still try and so some of it.
Mallory: i'm on my way -/
Me: BTW...Dr, O is still in the room. I told her u were comming...she understood!
Later...
Mallory: ha i finished before 9=D was a easy final! (sic) thank you for texting me! see you noon tomorrow!
Me:U go girl!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
A busy College student in a Computer Lab...
You know you are multitasking...when you tell the classmate on the right about the text formatting in your upcoming group power point and when you tell the classmate on your left that you will look on Black Board to find where that group paper (the one that is due within a few hours.) needs to be turned into.
You know you are facing multiple mini crisis when...the classmate on your right tells you that she "can't find" the power point you both spent an hour working on, and when the classmate on your left opens her big blue eyes wide as you both suddenly discover that your 7 page group paper is only supposed to be 5 pages...MAX!
You know God is giving you His special grace when... the classmate on you right fixes the power point without freaking out, cussing out or breaking down, and the classmate on your left reduces the 7 page group essay with in 1 minute.
Did I just hear someone say they were glad to be out of college?!
You know you are facing multiple mini crisis when...the classmate on your right tells you that she "can't find" the power point you both spent an hour working on, and when the classmate on your left opens her big blue eyes wide as you both suddenly discover that your 7 page group paper is only supposed to be 5 pages...MAX!
You know God is giving you His special grace when... the classmate on you right fixes the power point without freaking out, cussing out or breaking down, and the classmate on your left reduces the 7 page group essay with in 1 minute.
Did I just hear someone say they were glad to be out of college?!
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