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Friday, February 10, 2017

Uganda Times ↠ Say No

Mt. Wanale

beautiful red dirt


Kevin and me <3



A week ago I was standing in red Ugandan dirt. My hands were never clean and my feet stained red. Little faces beamed up at me with their white teeth grinning. I loved every moment I spent there even though it was different than home. There will be many more posts on the trip and many more pictures. But for now I will give you this poem I wrote about 3 children who were following us around market asking for money.


You pleaded
but i had to say no
inside my heart bleeded
i wanted to say yes
so that you would be blessed
giving you money
food, anything
that would make you
a slave
to a passion that fills with a never ending hunger
it would consume you
never being able to see
outside the box
so i tell you no
gently pushing you
towards a new road
one where He only
can fill the hole

Kevin and Baby Moses

Mr. Sparkle Eyes


Kevine



Thursday, January 12, 2017

Happy New Year ↠ 13 Days Late



↠Happy New Year Everybody↞

Yes, it is waaayyyy past January 1st *screams because almost half of the first month is gone*...but the strange thing about this year is that I have made resolutions(and for the most part kept them)! Yes, y'all should be very shocked. Anybody who knows me understands what I mean.

Here they are!! *drumrolllllllll*

I Will 

➢ not complain

 I would like to think that I don't complain...but so many times I catch myself through out the day like *but whyyyyyy???* or *fiiiinnnnneee...sigh i'll do it* Granted, I may not say them out loud but I do have them rolling around in my head sometimes. Whether I am pulling huge globs of hair out of the shower, digging out chunks of toothpaste from the sink, or even making my bed *like why?? i am just going to get in it 12 hours* 

 

➢ spend time in the Word and prayer everyday 
   
 A recent LifeWay Research study found only 45 percent of those who regularly attend church read the Bible more than once a week. Over 40 percent of the people attending read their Bible occasionally, maybe once or twice a month. Almost 1 in 5 churchgoers say they never read the Bible—essentially the same number who read it every day. 

yeah....a friend wants to come over, you want to watch the latest Netflix series, or I don't even know what. But DON'T YOU DARE! Your Heavenly Father, the one who knit you together before you were even thought of, wants to talk to you. He deeply loves you. My mind can barely fathom the extent of His amazing grace and astounding love. Nothing is more important than spending time with the one who never leaves you. Never. He is always there. If you are feeling sad, don't go to your friends first but turn to God.

➢ actively give out compliments

People love to be told how nice they look or how pretty their hair is or something. For me I honestly don't care if people don't give me compliments. It's just not my thing. So for me it is not something I do regularly. Plus, in a world where the physical appearance is soooo overrated and mentioned people need to know that they are perfect the way God created them.

➢ drink 8 cups of water a day minimum
  
confession time: I never drink water...EVER!! I can go about 2 and a half days without drinking a single cup of water....*yells at myself*  I might wake up and drink coffee (rarely) and then I resort to fruits when I am thirsty. I know it is very unhealthy and I am honestly trying!! 

➢ attempt to blog regularly 

I don't want it to become a distraction but I have enjoyed blogging and just being able to put my thoughts out where other people can see them. I could totally post more often *looks through my 8 rough drafts* but time is a fleeting thing. And family is important and there are many precious moments. 


did you have any resolutions??
what is your fav. Bible verse? 





 

Thursday, December 8, 2016

↠ Echoes ↞



the light in her eyes, 
as they land on her prize. 
a little gasp, 
a mysterious smile
her hands
tenderly touch 
black and white
photographs
and old outdated maps
the wheels begin to turn 
as her thoughts start to churn
stories form 
she is transported to a different world 
where the voices 
of the black & white photos
can be heard

inspired by going to antique shops

pictures galore

hi all. here are some photos of my spring vacation (i promise i didn't just stay in a car..by the rear view mirrors it would look like ...