What is life about these days?

I've been told I need to start my own blog... and the truth is I've had it for many years now, but haven't posted in more than a year. I always had the same excuses: too busy with work, school, church, to really dedicate time to it. Well, I have decided it is time to make time for it... and here it is...

What has happened in the last 15 months?

I have lived through more than I ever thought I would, that's for sure... And I have learned things about myself that I never expected... My faith has been tested, my strength as well, and my willingness to live life to the fullest.

Yes, the last 15 months have been filled of uncertainty, despair, sadness, pain, and illness. But they have also been filled with tremendous peace in the middle of the storm, laughter while in pain, and a strength I frankly didn't know I had.

I also found my relationship with Jesus again. To say I've been away from Him is kind of close to the truth... The fact is, it becomes easy to step away after time, and stay away... Once we get busy with everyday life, and work, and everything is going great, it is easy to forget about, or put off if you will, an everyday life of prayer, and communion with God.

He was so merciful, though! Even when I haven't been the most faithful of His servants, He saw it fit to bring healing, peace, and strength into my life, during the darkest of times... He was there, He has always been there... and I am beyond thankful for His grace and mercy in my life, undeserving as I was.

Prayer... the power of prayer is something I've always said is amazing... but until you've been through a time where nothing but God will get you through, you're able to truly understand the amazing power and strength that you receive through prayer... Jesus is as near as the mention of His name.

So the last 15 months have not been the easiest of times... but I got through it! And my family and friends have been amazing too! My mother never left my side during those six and a half weeks, and my father spent his evenings with me every day. My little sister sneaked in some snacks (that mom would've never allowed)... and my other sister, my best friend, Megan, who was there every treatment I went through, and is pretty much the only person in the world my mom entrusted overnight care to... Thanks Megan! And to all my family and friends who were with me, supporting me and praying for me... I'll never be able to thank you enough... Your support has meant the world to me and my family...

So these are some of my ramblings... Hopefully I'll make more sense the more practice I have at writing this blog thingie! Thanks for reading!.

Mom

Mom… such a simple word, only three letters
Yet, I can call out and say Mom, and she’ll come running
She’ll give me a hug, she’ll give me a kiss, hold me close
And make me feel better...
If I am sick, she’s there to help me heal
If I am sad, she’s there to make me smile
If I am hungry, she’ll feed me
If I am stuck on a problem, she’s there for me
If I need a shoulder to cry on, she’s there
If I need strength, she’ll hold my hand
And always, always, I know you pray for me,
I can feel your prayers every day, as I go to work,
When I take a test, when I have a problem, you pray…
And things happen… the prayers of a mom are always heard.

So Mommy, I honor you today, and every day, really…
I take the time today to say how much I love you and admire you.
If God one day grants me the blessing of becoming a mom,
I pray I can be like you…
Meek, but strong enough to withstand life’s most difficult situations
Loving and kind, yet a force to be reckoned with when your children are involved
Hospitable, generous, accepting, friendly…
I am so thankful that God brought me to you….
You’ve loved me and comforted me every day from the moment I was born…
I love you mom!

Life Happens

Most people see life as a never-ending rollercoaster
Some say that when you have a plan and then you can't see it through, life happens...

I believe life is a gift and it should be lived as one
And when things go wrong and nothing seems right
Don't fret, don't fear, sooner or later things will turn around

And when you feel lost and helpless
And it seems that you're alone
It is then that you must trust that things will soon change
And that someone will be there

Annaleigh

Mourning a loss... I spent a few hours going through pictures and making this video... as I made it, I wept and prayed for Annaleigh's mommy and daddy, and for her Lollie and Poppy, and for LaLa and Kiko... may God give you the strength and peace of his Holy Spirit. Love you all.

The Time Has Come Today

Today it hit me... In just a few months I'll be a college graduate, and in 5 months, I'll be starting my new degree in hospitality management...
This has been a long time coming... From the time I was 14 years old, I made a list of goals to be obtained... Among them were some goals such as learning to learn another language besides Spanish, to travel outside of the country and live in a new country... Another goal was to finish high school with honors, and attend college... to help out actively in the ministry...

I am thankful to say that I have been able to do everything I set out to do when I was 14... Attending college was not possible for several years... there was a time when I thought that it would never happen... even some time when I decided I wanted nothing to do with the ministry and I did not want to be a Pastor's daughter again...

Six years after we moved to Conroe, Texas I can say that I cannot imagine my life without God, without being in the ministry... without church...

I am so very blessed... I have a family that loves me, a church I consider as family, the freedom to worship as I wish... and in the very near future, a college degree...

The time has come for me to set new goals... to go beyond where I've gone before... to seriously consider the possibility of establishing a more permanent ministry...

I want to have goals... to be challenged more... to truly participate in the ministry... to have real career... to do more... care more... believe more... love more

My only wish is to please God with my actions... to do His perfect will in my life... I pray that you my friend, can say the same...

I'm Excited!

Now I get to blog from my cell!!! yay...

Bear with me

Hello All!!

So today I begin my latest class; one which I'm pretty excited about... Behavioral Science...This class is the reason you see different personality test results posted on my blog... y'all bear with me... I hope this class is as exciting as I'm hoping it will be..

Much love and blessings to all of you!