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Life's short. I had the reminder of that as a fellow dental hygiene classmate of mine passed away on Thursday. My heart and prayers goes out to her family, and friends. I cant find words to express my thoughts and feelings on this matter. She was 25 years old, and its hard to not feel sad for those who are left behind. But we are reminded that life here is only temporary. That we again shall meet...in a better place. God has plans for us all, and although we fight the "whys" and more, we really dont know what tomorrow will be. But for now, we need to remember to embrace life...embrace living each moment with God, and embrace living life to the fullest, and using the talents we have towards others. Live. Laugh. and most importantly LOVE.

Stacy Meyers, you will be missed. Your heart of gold and welcoming smile will forever be remembered.

under your skin

I hate how the devil just knows how to get you. Things can be going so strong with God, yet he just knows all too well how to get under your skin. He knows your insecurities and at a moment you are weak, he comes unwelcomed.

I woke without pushing snooze for the first time in a long time this morning. Woke up, had a great breakfast and made it to work by 7. today was going to be a great day...

Nope.

But tomorrow is a new day. I am finding I am needing God in all times, and need to constantly pray to him.... "put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the devil."

As my walk with Jesus becomes closer, it only makes the devil want to get me even more. the devil wants me to NOT glorify God. I am going to have to be ready and alert at all times for his sneak attacks.

Its funny, I saw a commerical for a diet with a little blue monster that keeps popping up and the girl just shuts the monster away. Made me think of what I need to do... :) Shut the devil away with "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworty-think about such things."-Phil 4:8.

God, prayers to the Japinga family.

writing

I havent written in a while. I wrote a poem last night...and im going to share a few lines. If you wanna read the whole thing, drop me an e-mail.



"Your the unbrella
When the weight of the world
falls down like rain
preventing me
from going insaine

you are the bridge
when the world
falls out of place
With open arms
to me
you always embrace. "





God is so cool :)

baby its cooold outside.

-2 degrees. wow thats wicked :) Had great company here at the house tonight. it was great. I love how being around people just brings joy to my heart. Looking forward to what this new week brings.

Story.

Story.

Everyone has a story to share. The 80 year old man with his whimsical jokes and war stories, the grandmother with stories of joy and laughter and cooking recipies, the new mother and baby moments, to the 4 year old sharing about her day at school. The thing I find the most intriguing is not everyones story is heard. Not enough people are willing to hear, to listen, or lend an ear to peoples experiences. Each memory and experience had shaped and added personality a person contains. Each freckle reflects endless memories in the sunshine, crows feet to reflect each moment spent laughing. Anyone and everyone can learn from each other; it is up to us to ask, to listen, and to learn from them.

From people I have personally met or heard stories from others, have shared many things with me. I may have not always follow the advice they gave, but after experiencing some things on my own, I wish I would have listened. The life lessons from our elders, peers, parents and grandparents really do reflect the experiences we come across in our own life, regardless of how silly it may seem at the time. 1 Peter 5:8-0 "Be sober, viliginate, because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world." I remember rolling my eyes at my parents as a kid, thinking o great another lecture. But as I grow older, I will get better at listening and remember to listen.

History; a topic I thoroughly hated growing up. This is something horrible to admit, but its true. Granted I loved hearing stories from my grandpa and was intrigued by the memorials in D.C, but i never really appreciated or actually understood history. But when it comes down to it, everything one does changes and affects the future. The decisions and the actions one makes is a cause and effect to the future. If Nixon was never president, would the Watergate scandle ever exisited? What if Martin Luther King never shared his dream? How would that of changed history? I find it amazing how the decisions and choices we make not only affect ourselves, but can also affect those around us. There are a LOT of people who have greatly impacted my life, mostly for the better. And i am sure I know i have adjusted peoples lives, whether in a good way, or not.

Whats important with people's story, is that in each story..there is God. Right in the middle. in the crap, the good, etc etc in the story.

***G***

ST*O*R Y

***D***

This weekend, I had the blessing to hear a story; the story of an incredible woman. How much she loved people. How she was loved. and so on. Daisy.

What an inspirational person. It was so great to hear stories about her, and to learn and see what an amazing woman she was. I might not of known her well, but I know she is someone I want to be like. Someone to look up to, to learn from, and to remember. Her positive attitude and perspective on life is one to mimic. Daisy has spread her "seeds" to us all, and it is up to us to enrich the "seeds" and gifts she gave us, and to spread our own. I know there is a lot of "daisy" in me, and Im going to work on making the daisy in me shine. Her story is one I will share, learn from, and spread.

Matt 13:31 "Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants...." Simply put...plant seeds in the seeds of people and of Gods word through love.

Thank you Daisy for your faith, attitude and hope, and especially, for showing us all how to love. Have fun dancing, singing, sewing, and loving in heaven :)