More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured
into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
—Romans 5:3-5
This is pretty much where I am at these days. Meditaingon this verse and the truth that it holds, in my life right now especially. Just putting faith in the fact that no matter "how deep a valley I might be in, there is always another hill top" (as megs would say) and there is some sort of purpose for all of this. This state is temporary and I am excited for the greatness that will come out of it.
Just some food for thought, and a more positive outlook on low points in life.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
today
this is where life has me today,
and most likey for the next three months.
i am determined to make this the best place for me, in my life right now. all we have are the moments of today and this new outlook is what will keep me positive. someone once wrote, "Life is short, forgive sooner and always keep smiling". that's life for ya.
and most likey for the next three months.
i am determined to make this the best place for me, in my life right now. all we have are the moments of today and this new outlook is what will keep me positive. someone once wrote, "Life is short, forgive sooner and always keep smiling". that's life for ya.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
the city
i have done some super fun stuff this summer, and a few of those things involved the lovely city of San Francisco. from seeing wicked, to just walking around embarcadero st, to seeing a giants game at AT&T park, san fran never disappoints. It is so much fun and always has something new, although i could never live in a city, it is so much fun to visit. i recommend it.
my little rugrats.
so this summer i have spent a GOOD portion of my time with kids. I have been nannying for three families off and on and doing random babysitting jobs and did a week of VBS at my church. so needless to say, i am getting pretty popular with the 8 and under crowd. I absolutely ADORE working with kids, and i just love them. But this summer has taught me a lot about kids, and about myself. the past month though i have been spending my days with three great boys and here are a few things i have learned:
1. the contents of my purse have gone from just my wallet and chapstick, to hand sanitizer (LOTS OF IT), some form of toy, a snack of some sort and band aids. Let's just say, I am prepared for just about anything. call me mary poppins.
2. I have seen just about every kids movie that has been out this summer in theaters, some against my will.
3. i have gotten REALLY good at building things out of leggos, my best work was a model of buzz lightyear.
4. speaking of Buzz, i also have gone back to my roots of using my imagination for everything. I have to keep up with a four year old who pretends that cashews are the soldiers from toy story, so i have to be on top of my game. I often play the role of Buzz, because i cant be a sheriff, or so i've been told haha
5. i have perfected my cooking skills, and can now make the perfect bowl of mac n' cheese and/or oatmeal.
6. is going to the bowling ally three times in one week embarrassing? I bet not as embarrassing as loosing to three boys under the age of 10, one being only 4 years old...
7. the folsom zoo is not all its cracked up to be, although their deer and feline house cat exhibits were riveting.
8. because round table has temporary tattoos for .25 cents, doesn't mean we need to by $2 worth, but try telling that to the boys.
9. i have seen every episode of icarly. twice.
10. i now understand the point of mini vans, the sliding doors were GENIUS. everytime they open the door, i gringe becaue it flings so wide open that i get so nervous for the car next to us.
long story short, no matter how worn out i am at the end of the day, i have some of the best quotes from the things that these boys say, and laughing with them is the best. i love it! I am truely blessed by them.
although, some days i do feel like this.
1. the contents of my purse have gone from just my wallet and chapstick, to hand sanitizer (LOTS OF IT), some form of toy, a snack of some sort and band aids. Let's just say, I am prepared for just about anything. call me mary poppins.
2. I have seen just about every kids movie that has been out this summer in theaters, some against my will.
3. i have gotten REALLY good at building things out of leggos, my best work was a model of buzz lightyear.
4. speaking of Buzz, i also have gone back to my roots of using my imagination for everything. I have to keep up with a four year old who pretends that cashews are the soldiers from toy story, so i have to be on top of my game. I often play the role of Buzz, because i cant be a sheriff, or so i've been told haha
5. i have perfected my cooking skills, and can now make the perfect bowl of mac n' cheese and/or oatmeal.
6. is going to the bowling ally three times in one week embarrassing? I bet not as embarrassing as loosing to three boys under the age of 10, one being only 4 years old...
7. the folsom zoo is not all its cracked up to be, although their deer and feline house cat exhibits were riveting.
8. because round table has temporary tattoos for .25 cents, doesn't mean we need to by $2 worth, but try telling that to the boys.
9. i have seen every episode of icarly. twice.
10. i now understand the point of mini vans, the sliding doors were GENIUS. everytime they open the door, i gringe becaue it flings so wide open that i get so nervous for the car next to us.
long story short, no matter how worn out i am at the end of the day, i have some of the best quotes from the things that these boys say, and laughing with them is the best. i love it! I am truely blessed by them.
although, some days i do feel like this.
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