Let's see.
Kristy and I just got back from a weekend in Salt Lake. Our boss/dentist sent us to the Utah Dental Association's convention. It was amazing. Terrific, fun road trip. Just her and I. Awesome tradeshow. Surrounded by thousands of perfect smiles. Great classes. The thrill of being part of a young, thriving, advancing industry. The thrill of potential to do great things in my job. 26th birthday. Fancy restaurant birthday dinner. Different fancy restaurant birthday dessert and coffee. Coffee way toooooo late at night on my birthday, 100% sleepless night before driving home. Round-a-bout drive back home. We took a very long way and hit four different states in one day. Love that! :-) I love my job. God is so good to me.
26th birthday. I have great friends and family. They treat me like a princess, I am humbled. (Brittany, if you read this, you have no idea how much your thoughtfulness meant) I thought I would have life all arranged by now, you know? Like the husband and kiddos and white picket fence encasing a kid-friendly dog. Pff. I have a career, a sweet nephew and some failing houseplants. It's all good though, it's God's plan. I'm glad I can't see ahead, even though I try to peak sometimes. But its weird that my next "big" birthday is now 30. When did that happen?! I remember speculating about the magical age of 16. {Disclaimer: Okay, for all you that are older than me, I expect the usual chiding of "you're still a kid, don't talk to me about old!" I know, its pathetic that I'm whining. But this is MY blog.}
Baby Sister has not arrived yet, but I can't wait to meet my niece. Girls are so much fun to buy clothes for too! Kristy made some really cute things for her, I need to post pictures. You'd flip out. Anyways, she'll be here in a few weeks. Kristine and Clayton are ready.
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Showing posts with label blessed. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
such and such things
and if [that had been] too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.
II Sam. 12:8
There's such freedom in doing things God's way. Letting go and putting my life in his hands.
He hath given me such and such things!
Salvation.
Mountains.
Family.
Friends.
Chocolate.
My own thermostat for my room.
A happy heart. {so happy}
Smiles that can't be wiped off my face.
A pair of Silver jeans given to me. Perfect fit. Perfect length.
A massive appetite. I can't wait for mealtime these days. :-)
Did I mention family? I don't think its possible to love them any more than I do.
An amazing church.
Songs.
A car.
Dana.
A job that I love.
Shewwww!
If life gets any better I might burst.
II Sam. 12:8
There's such freedom in doing things God's way. Letting go and putting my life in his hands.
He hath given me such and such things!
Salvation.
Mountains.
Family.
Friends.
Chocolate.
My own thermostat for my room.
A happy heart. {so happy}
Smiles that can't be wiped off my face.
A pair of Silver jeans given to me. Perfect fit. Perfect length.
A massive appetite. I can't wait for mealtime these days. :-)
Did I mention family? I don't think its possible to love them any more than I do.
An amazing church.
Songs.
A car.
Dana.
A job that I love.
Shewwww!
If life gets any better I might burst.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
introspect
Random things of late.
1. I'm going to take over the Betty Crocker franchise here shortly. Yep, I'm that good. It's like I have found my inner cook or something.
2. I am now employed. God is so good to me. Last Wednesday I was telling Him that I felt like a lost little girl. And then two hours later someone called that I interviewed with about 2 months ago. I'm now a dental assistant at the office where Kristy is a hygenist. HUGE learning curve but I really enjoy the job. Its fun and working with the dentist I do different things all day long. Today we extracted several teeth, set a crown, did some fillings, sealents, etc. This is an entirely new career that I could use anywhere I end up in life. And God gave it to me. Just because He's good.
3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith. You can almost see the Pearly Gates reflected in their eyes. What special people. May I be as gracious, strong, sweet, wise and Christ-like when I near the end of my race... but I fear to ask for that because those qualities came through great adversity and many tears shed in their lives.
4. I love holding hands with little kids and old people. There's an older couple I've been caretaking for lately, and she ALWAYS holds my hand. I love that. So sweet.
There are two messages communicated through those hands that reach for mine:
1. I need you.
2. I trust you.
That's all I want.
5. I've been confused and focused on something for a year and a half. Lately the light has broken through dimly. I think I know what I need to do. "It shall be well." I will learn the lesson. I will recover. And God is still good. My pastor always says... "it's never too late to do right." Sometimes its just hard to know exactly what RIGHT is.
6. My brother and his wife are having a little girl! I'm so anxious to meet her. When Kristine was pregnant with the Little Turkey a couple years ago, I remember asking her how it is possible to love someone so much that I've never even met. Someone that I have no guarantee that he will love me, he hadn't done anything for me, he will probably turn his back on me occasionally. But I love him HUGE, which began long before he knew I existed. I believe I would die to protect him, even if he was being a stinker to me. Wow. That must be how Christ loves us.
Maybe love is a decision, not a feeling.
1. I'm going to take over the Betty Crocker franchise here shortly. Yep, I'm that good. It's like I have found my inner cook or something.
2. I am now employed. God is so good to me. Last Wednesday I was telling Him that I felt like a lost little girl. And then two hours later someone called that I interviewed with about 2 months ago. I'm now a dental assistant at the office where Kristy is a hygenist. HUGE learning curve but I really enjoy the job. Its fun and working with the dentist I do different things all day long. Today we extracted several teeth, set a crown, did some fillings, sealents, etc. This is an entirely new career that I could use anywhere I end up in life. And God gave it to me. Just because He's good.
3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith. You can almost see the Pearly Gates reflected in their eyes. What special people. May I be as gracious, strong, sweet, wise and Christ-like when I near the end of my race... but I fear to ask for that because those qualities came through great adversity and many tears shed in their lives.
4. I love holding hands with little kids and old people. There's an older couple I've been caretaking for lately, and she ALWAYS holds my hand. I love that. So sweet.
There are two messages communicated through those hands that reach for mine:
1. I need you.
2. I trust you.
That's all I want.
5. I've been confused and focused on something for a year and a half. Lately the light has broken through dimly. I think I know what I need to do. "It shall be well." I will learn the lesson. I will recover. And God is still good. My pastor always says... "it's never too late to do right." Sometimes its just hard to know exactly what RIGHT is.
6. My brother and his wife are having a little girl! I'm so anxious to meet her. When Kristine was pregnant with the Little Turkey a couple years ago, I remember asking her how it is possible to love someone so much that I've never even met. Someone that I have no guarantee that he will love me, he hadn't done anything for me, he will probably turn his back on me occasionally. But I love him HUGE, which began long before he knew I existed. I believe I would die to protect him, even if he was being a stinker to me. Wow. That must be how Christ loves us.
Maybe love is a decision, not a feeling.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Repost: Bend in the Road
BEND IN THE ROAD
When we feel we have nothing left to give
and we are sure that the song has ended.
When our day seems over
and the shadows fall
and the darkness of night has descended.
Where can we go to find the strength
to valiantly keep on trying
Where can we find the hand that will dry
the tears that the heart is crying.
There's but one place to go
and that is to God
and dropping all pretense and pride.
We can pour out our problems
without restraint
and gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's crossroads
and view what we think is the end.
But God has a much bigger vision
and He tells us it's only a bend.
For the road goes on and is smoother
and the pause in the song is a rest.
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
is the sweetest and richest and best
So rest and relax and grow stronger
let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended
you've just come to a bend in the road.
Helen Steiner Rice
Bendy roads are scary to drive on, because they are usually going up a mountain. But oh the breathtaking view when you arrive at the top. We just need to let God drive.
When we feel we have nothing left to give
and we are sure that the song has ended.
When our day seems over
and the shadows fall
and the darkness of night has descended.
Where can we go to find the strength
to valiantly keep on trying
Where can we find the hand that will dry
the tears that the heart is crying.
There's but one place to go
and that is to God
and dropping all pretense and pride.
We can pour out our problems
without restraint
and gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's crossroads
and view what we think is the end.
But God has a much bigger vision
and He tells us it's only a bend.
For the road goes on and is smoother
and the pause in the song is a rest.
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
is the sweetest and richest and best
So rest and relax and grow stronger
let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended
you've just come to a bend in the road.
Helen Steiner Rice
Bendy roads are scary to drive on, because they are usually going up a mountain. But oh the breathtaking view when you arrive at the top. We just need to let God drive.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The place I called home
I grew up at the base of these mountains. Wow.
Looking out my back door (yes, those are wild elk)....
Looking out my back door (yes, those are wild elk)....
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