Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Home Away From Home


I often find myself going to Brad and Jamie's to escape the business of the city! They have designated their guest bedroom as "Jen's Room" and I am so grateful to have such a calming place to retreat to. Their home has definitely become a place that I like to spend my spare time and it happens to be with two very important people in my life. I am so thankful to have such a warm and welcoming sister and almost brother-in-law. I love you guys and thank you for allowing your place to be my home away from home!!!



Sam has become my pal and Brad says I should be honored as she can be a brat! She is a great cat minus the middle of the night obstacle course she makes of the furniture in my room.

Fun decor Jamie and Brad have displayed...who knew they would both love the classics!
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Saturday, January 2, 2010

New Year's Resolutions


I am not usually one to make New Year's Resolutions because I believe if you have the desire to change something about yourself it should start with a willingness from the heart not because it is a new year/new start. However, I have a very good friend who made a New Year's resolution to change some aspects of her life a couple of years ago. She not only accomplished her goals but reached her full potential in many different areas. She has inspired me to do the same and I am motivated to reach my full potential as well!
A few years back I had the opportunity to attend a conference for young women at Harvest Christian Fellowship. At this conference we had many guest speakers discuss what is was to be Proverbs 31 women. The Holy Spirit did a wonderful work in me that day and I turned my life over to Christ. Beautiful in God's Eyes is a book by Elizabeth George; she has spent many years researching exactly what characteristics the woman in Proverbs 31:10-31 possesses. Each verse in this proverb discusses a woman's character, value, loyatly, contribution, mission, heart, provision, discipline, vision, work, confidence, diligence, mercy, preparation, handiwork, husband, industry, clothing, words, management, family, praise, faith, and reward; all of which comprise a woman who is beautiful in God's eyes. I am looking forward to not only completing this book but also implementing these lessons and instructions to my life.
I am CHOOSING to be a single, self sufficient woman.  This is MY year and I will be true to myself, and be satisfied with my life as the amazing woman I am!  A good, deserving man will only be the icing on the cake :o) and I will fulfill my life first and have a man because I want one, not 'need' one (Thanks Stacie...our year has only just begun).
Also, the theme song to my life in 2010 is Settlin' by Sugarland!  
I ain't settling for just getting by
I've had enough so so for the rest of my life
Tired of shooting too low, so raise the bar high
Just enough ain't enough this time
I ain't settling for anything less than everything, yeah
Listen, watch and enjoy!