If you know me even just a little bit you know:
I LOVE BIRTHDAYS!
Why? Its the one day that I get to be selfish and do whatever I want! :)
So it begins: 28days till My Birthday! (yup just 4 weeks away!)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
You Are Strong Enough
This is my heart on this very hard Easter:
Happy Easter!
No matter what is happening in our lives, Christ has Risen and He is ALIVE! And we have a reason to Live!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Ottoman
I know that on Facebook and on here I have mentioned making an ottoman.
One of the lovely ladies I work with gave me a coffee table and an end table. The end table was an awkward height (more like a coffee table), so I decided that I would make an Ottoman. After googling and looking through "How to" websites and blogs from other individuals who have made ottomans I made a list of all that I needed and headed out.
Today My first stop was at Hayley's House. I borrowed her staple gun. :)
Then off to JoAnn's. Who knew there were all kinds of different fabrics. After about 30mins of wondering through and picking out what I thought would work and match (mind you I forgot the pillow that I wanted to bring to check colors). I then ask a lady to help me and she did so much. Amazed and blessed because I did not really know how much of anything I needed. I knew how long and wide the table was and that was about it.
This was then followed by going to Lowes (since it was on the way home). I was a little overwhelmed when I walked in and immediately called my dad. I never knew that there were different types of sand paper. I would have never guessed what all I needed. Thank you Daddy! :)
It was a lot harder than I thought it would be...And my hands feel raw...
I am so glad that it was only the four thin legs of the table that I had to sand...
One of the lovely ladies I work with gave me a coffee table and an end table. The end table was an awkward height (more like a coffee table), so I decided that I would make an Ottoman. After googling and looking through "How to" websites and blogs from other individuals who have made ottomans I made a list of all that I needed and headed out.
BEFORE! |
Today My first stop was at Hayley's House. I borrowed her staple gun. :)
Then off to JoAnn's. Who knew there were all kinds of different fabrics. After about 30mins of wondering through and picking out what I thought would work and match (mind you I forgot the pillow that I wanted to bring to check colors). I then ask a lady to help me and she did so much. Amazed and blessed because I did not really know how much of anything I needed. I knew how long and wide the table was and that was about it.
My pretty fabric...it does have some brown/tan in it... |
Batting and the Foam Pad/cushion |
This was then followed by going to Lowes (since it was on the way home). I was a little overwhelmed when I walked in and immediately called my dad. I never knew that there were different types of sand paper. I would have never guessed what all I needed. Thank you Daddy! :)
All three different kinds of sand paper and a sander block. | Along with Hayley's Staple Gun and Spray Adhesive |
And the 5hours of sanding begins :) |
It was a lot harder than I thought it would be...And my hands feel raw...
Awesome scratch/injury from the sanding. |
The Water Test |
First Coat of Clear Wood Finish (outside!) |
After 3 coats and a night of drying we get to begin the fun part :)
The batting was pretty easy. I then had to fold the fabric up and around the legs. This was a little more time consuming and difficult but I would imagine if you were a really good Christmas present wrapper it wouldn't have been that hard :)
A big success! :)
Now the next project: Covering the pillows that came with my couch with the same fabric my ottoman is covered in. (I also want to get some stain resistant spray or whatever it is to protect them).
Sprayed Adhesive onto the top and also onto the foam (outside of course). I then laid the fabric/batting down to begin stapling it |
I stapled the batting first on the sides. |
And then along the edges (kind of like wrapping a present). |
Very happy with how the legs turned out |
AFTER! |
A big success! :)
Now the next project: Covering the pillows that came with my couch with the same fabric my ottoman is covered in. (I also want to get some stain resistant spray or whatever it is to protect them).
Thursday, April 21, 2011
April 21st
My Utmost for His Highest By: Oswald Chambers
"'Let not your heart be troubled...'(John 14:1,27). Am I then hurting Jesus by allowing my heart to be troubled? If I believe in Jesus and His attributes, am I living up to my belief? Am I allowing anything to disturb my heart, or am I allowing any questions to come in which are unsound or unbalanced? I have to get to the point of absolute and unquestionable relationship that takes everything exactly as it comes from Him. God never guides us at some time in the future, but always here and now. Realize that the Lord is here now, and the freedom you receive is immediate."
Lord let me lay it all down at the foot of the Cross. "In view of God's Mercy"(Romans 12:1) (which is Christ dying on the Cross for me). "So in view of the cross" the least I can do is lay myself down(everything) at the alter. Lord be gracious and patient with me as I know I will have to continue to re-lay it down over and over again.
Jesus I trust you. And I will sit in this for however long you need me to.
"I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24)
"'Let not your heart be troubled...'(John 14:1,27). Am I then hurting Jesus by allowing my heart to be troubled? If I believe in Jesus and His attributes, am I living up to my belief? Am I allowing anything to disturb my heart, or am I allowing any questions to come in which are unsound or unbalanced? I have to get to the point of absolute and unquestionable relationship that takes everything exactly as it comes from Him. God never guides us at some time in the future, but always here and now. Realize that the Lord is here now, and the freedom you receive is immediate."
Lord let me lay it all down at the foot of the Cross. "In view of God's Mercy"(Romans 12:1) (which is Christ dying on the Cross for me). "So in view of the cross" the least I can do is lay myself down(everything) at the alter. Lord be gracious and patient with me as I know I will have to continue to re-lay it down over and over again.
Jesus I trust you. And I will sit in this for however long you need me to.
"I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24)
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Random Thoughts
Love is a choice.
I am super stressed and its not fair.
Stress causes lack of sleep, appetite and headaches.
I wish someone could make my decision for me.
I wish it was a year from now (no matter what a year from now looked like). I just need a break from the now.
So excited for sleep this weekend.
And that Jesus died for my sins and He defeated Death.
Maybe I can start on my ottoman that I am making out of this coffee/end table I was given.
And maybe I can even sit in the sun and enjoy not being inside all day long (that is of course if the weather man is wrong and there isn't T-storms every day).
I am worth being loved. And God wants that. Even though I am not the most patient person.
Continue to make me patient, Lord.
Heal my heart.
Pray! Prayers are much needed right now.
I am super stressed and its not fair.
Stress causes lack of sleep, appetite and headaches.
I wish someone could make my decision for me.
I wish it was a year from now (no matter what a year from now looked like). I just need a break from the now.
So excited for sleep this weekend.
And that Jesus died for my sins and He defeated Death.
Maybe I can start on my ottoman that I am making out of this coffee/end table I was given.
And maybe I can even sit in the sun and enjoy not being inside all day long (that is of course if the weather man is wrong and there isn't T-storms every day).
I am worth being loved. And God wants that. Even though I am not the most patient person.
Continue to make me patient, Lord.
Heal my heart.
Pray! Prayers are much needed right now.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
New Couch!
Look how nice... |
It may not be brand new but its new to me! And in great condition. |
yes I am aware the pictures are not even... |
Here is the picture I promised of the new shower curtain I got |
Blue Bonnets
In Texas there is a tradition to take pictures in fields of Blue Bonnets (which happen to be their state flower that grows everywhere). Brian and I were going to go this last Sunday when a friend of ours offered to take pictures for us (AWESOME!).
We have never had pictures taken of us so it was very funny :)! we didn't know what to do...and it was a little bright but we had a fun and the pictures turned out great!
Here are some of my Favorites:
Thank you Holly Christian!
We have never had pictures taken of us so it was very funny :)! we didn't know what to do...and it was a little bright but we had a fun and the pictures turned out great!
Here are some of my Favorites:
Thank you Holly Christian!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
New Adventure
Alright. I have waited a little while before I blogged about this to make sure that it was really going to happen.
Oct 22-30th Brian and I are going to Haiti with the church here in Waco that we attend a small group through (not the one that I work at). I am very EXCITED to say the least!
First United Methodist Church of Waco has committed 2011 to going down and building houses in Haiti. By October there will have been 3 trips prior to the one we will take. They are partnering with the international missions organization One Mission Society (formerly OMS) to join with a Haitian community in building strong, safe housing – one home at a time. The quality and type of home we are going to be building will make it a nine day trip.
A little background on how this journey began:
In January we were asked if we were interested. And we were. I just needed to make sure I would have the time off and we could raise the money. So we decided that we would go (this trip was scheduled through the college group we lead a small group through and we would be going in Aug). God would provide :) He reminded me of all the ways he has provided and that any money I have or others have to give is really all his.
Then there was some kind of miss-communication that occurred and because of the things happening down in Haiti, "woman" may not be able to go. I was crushed because I was really excited and long to do things like this and have a heart to GO and serve!
A week later my mom died.
Two weeks later we found out that it was not true and that I could go. At this point I was (and in some ways I am still) overwhelmed. I didn't want to think about going to Haiti. I couldn't. I could barely deal with the right now and the everyday tasks I needed to get done. I told Brian, "I cant make this decision right now". Not only was I still kind of upset about not being able to go before (and I didn't want to get my hopes up again) but having to deal with everything with my mom was not making it any easier.
Oct 22-30th Brian and I are going to Haiti with the church here in Waco that we attend a small group through (not the one that I work at). I am very EXCITED to say the least!
A little background on how this journey began:
In January we were asked if we were interested. And we were. I just needed to make sure I would have the time off and we could raise the money. So we decided that we would go (this trip was scheduled through the college group we lead a small group through and we would be going in Aug). God would provide :) He reminded me of all the ways he has provided and that any money I have or others have to give is really all his.
Then there was some kind of miss-communication that occurred and because of the things happening down in Haiti, "woman" may not be able to go. I was crushed because I was really excited and long to do things like this and have a heart to GO and serve!
A week later my mom died.
Two weeks later we found out that it was not true and that I could go. At this point I was (and in some ways I am still) overwhelmed. I didn't want to think about going to Haiti. I couldn't. I could barely deal with the right now and the everyday tasks I needed to get done. I told Brian, "I cant make this decision right now". Not only was I still kind of upset about not being able to go before (and I didn't want to get my hopes up again) but having to deal with everything with my mom was not making it any easier.
God is so gracious.
The Lord uses songs, people speaking and other things like that to speak to me. Oh did he ever! I was reflecting a little more on this opportunity to go to Haiti and how the Lord really has opened the doors and they just need people to GO. ("The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.") I heard the words, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?"( Isaiah 6:8). The Lord reminded me that he was asking me to GO. And that really there was nothing stopping me. So I said, "Here am I. Send me". I want to be that person. When things like this happen I want to go and be obedient. So I decide to trust the Lord and jump in once again. I even went ahead and requested a new birth certificate so that I could get my passport (some how in my last move it got lost? I am not really sure. It is probably in a box somewhere and I forgot I put it there for "safe keeping" and so that "I wouldn't forget/lose it". It always works that way).
But then the only week in August that our group could go to Haiti fell on Brian's brother's wedding. Of course we couldn't go and of course I was crushed once again! By this time I was a little irritated with the Lord because every time he asked me to step out and I did, he closed the door. I couldn't help but ask, "so you dont want me to go?" It was also very hard to continue to be disappointed and go through a roller-coaster when the rest of my life was already that way. So when the October trip came up as an option I did not want to jump right away, for fear of falling.
Yet, the Lord continued to soften my heart and speak truth to me. So it looks like it is a GO! I will be applying for a passport in the next couple weeks and I plan on starting to send out letters the first week in May. I hope that you will join me in prayers as we prepare for this trip as well as offer any financial support, as the Lord leads. The total cost each individual is asked to raise is $1300 (which is not including the cost for a passport and all of the shots needed before hand).
I am excited to trust God and see how he works in the next 5months before we GO.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Oh, Glorious Day
There has been a song that I have heard so many times in the last two weeks that I just LOVE the words to...especially since Easter is the focus right now. Due to the 10,000 Easter Eggs and all the games and activities that will be happening this Saturday for the kids, sometimes this time of year gets overshadowed by candy and eggs!
Maybe you need a reminder of what Easter is really about...
"Glorious Day (Living he Loved Me)" By Casting Crowns
One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and the light shined among us
His glory revealed
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He's coming
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day
One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him
From rising again
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
My Savior, Jesus, is mine
Oh, glorious day
Maybe you need a reminder of what Easter is really about...
"Glorious Day (Living he Loved Me)" By Casting Crowns
One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and the light shined among us
His glory revealed
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He's coming
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day
One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him
From rising again
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
My Savior, Jesus, is mine
Oh, glorious day
Friday, April 8, 2011
Something Fun to Pass the Afternoon
This week has been filled with stress and some not so enjoyable things along with a very slow boring week at work.
SO I decided I would go ahead and make a blog about things I like....
I love how green everything looks and one of my favoirte things is when all of a sudden in the spring you look around and everything is green.
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L
Spring time isn't the only beautiful season. I love the fall. Imagine driving down a tree covered neighborhood road in Colorado with all the leaves changing colors and beginning to fall. It always reminded me of the movies because Arizona has very few seasons.
Winter and Summer are not my favorite seasons but they do hold many things I love:
I love Food. I really really do. My mother taught all of us kids to enjoy food!
Some of my favorites:
There are so many things I love:
These are a few of my favorite people:
These are a few of my favorite things :)
SO I decided I would go ahead and make a blog about things I like....
Greenness |
I love how green everything looks and one of my favoirte things is when all of a sudden in the spring you look around and everything is green.
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L
Maybe you have already noticed (hence the green blog) but Green is also my favorite color. |
Look at all the colors |
Spring time isn't the only beautiful season. I love the fall. Imagine driving down a tree covered neighborhood road in Colorado with all the leaves changing colors and beginning to fall. It always reminded me of the movies because Arizona has very few seasons.
Winter and Summer are not my favorite seasons but they do hold many things I love:
Making A Snowman |
Ice Skating With Friend |
(Winter can be fun, but Snow and I dont always get along!)
Swimming :) |
Jumping on the trampoline w/water |
I never realized how much I enjoyed the warmth of the sun on my face until I left AZ |
I love Food. I really really do. My mother taught all of us kids to enjoy food!
Some of my favorites:
This is what I crave instead of ice cream! |
I love almost all Fruits and Vegetables! |
Funnel Cakes :) |
YUM! |
The Rain :) |
Sunsets (this is one from Arizona) |
Fishing (My dad taught me how at a very young age!) |
AND...even the smell after you blow out a match :) |
I love kids :) |
I love to read and I like learning! |
AND I Love My Family! |
These are a few of my favorite people:
These are a few of my favorite things :)
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