Solice

In all of life's busyness, appointments, engagements and responsibilities we need to take time out. when life is overwhelming and demanding remember to take some time out for solice.. peace. Find time alone to rest and gather your thoughts. You will be a better person for it. We all need time for quiet and peace. Just as you feed and clothe yourself, remember to take care of your soul. It is the core of who you are.

Inspiration

Things That Inspire Me

In my quest to be inspired I stop to think... what inspires me? 

Saturday's. 

 Cherished moments 

 Cotton Candy 

 A cup of tea 

 Paris 

 Hugs 

 Bike's w/ basket

 God 

 Laughter 

 A rainstorm 

 Chandeliers 

 Day dreaming 

 Ruffles 

 Sundresses 

 Surprises 

 Music 

 Creating 

 What inspires you???

Faith

Though I do not see the wind blowing, I see the effects of the wind, just as I feel it blowing on my skin. Though we do not physically see God, we see the effects in our lives and others lives and I feel him with me.

 ...for we walk by faith,not by sight. 2 Corintians 5:7

True Relationships

Spending time with my mom today made me realize what a privilege it is to spend time with her. I watched her as she shared today and felt such a deep appreciation and love for her. To some she may just be a 68 year old lady, but to me, she is my hero. She is beauty,wisdom and strength rolled into the most meaningful, love filled, giving life. I love her. I hope as I grow older I am half the lovely human being she is. She is the essence of beauty inside and out. 

In today's fast pace life and vast technology we have lost the true meaning of relationships. To see someones face on face book or read what someone ate today or where they are going is not the same as sitting in front of someone connecting with them on a personal level. Seeing their excitement or showing compassion in their pain. Our kids will grow up thinking having a friendship is reading someones profile, texting a comment or tweeting an opinion. How sad that we have lost touch with human beings. sharing your true heart (not what you want the world to perceive about you.)just being able to be who you really are.

Relationships are so beautiful. Try it the old fashion way. Call up an old Friend, let them hear your voice. (Not a text) Have lunch with a loved one, let them see your face.( Not a picture of what you ate that day). Send a handwritten letter ( Not an email)

LIFE IS SHORT, CONNECT WITH PEOPLE, NOT WITH DEVICES. 

Instagram Magic

Just a few pic's I used the instagram app. All these were taken by Me.

1. vintage typewriter taken at Roundtop.

2. Little girl that know"s I looove her pink boots and must have a picture taken when she wears them.

3. My vintage suitcases I am collecting.

4. A weed/flower in my front yard

5. My garden bike i purchased in Roundtop. Planning to plant flowers in the basket!

Sisterhood

My Sister
Sisterhood. There is no truer friendship than a sister. thru the years we develop friendships with those who float in and out of lives. But a sister is someone who is connected through your heart always and forever. Though miles may physically put you apart you are still such a special part of each others lives that can never be pulled apart. I love my sister.

Eyes Wide Open

As we await our first foster child, we continue to live the life we know now. Though we know things will be different soon, we cant stop "living" because we are waiting. So many times people live in a state of WAIT. They are waiting for when they get that job, that house, that raise, that education,that relationship. Life is to precious to wait to live. Live each day to its absolute fullest and don't waste a moment. 

A Roundtop Experience

Yes, once again Roundtop has come and gone. The day was fueled on pure adrenaline and vast amounts of joy. I cant tell you how much this event thrills my soul from top to bottom. We literally walked for 9 hours with one 30 minute break to eat. Just had to show this pick as I await more to share. If you have never been to Roundtop antique show, you are missing out! Make plans..another one happens in 6 months. See you there. Pictures... to be continued. 

Details in Life

Details in an ordinary day are under rated. My eyes stumble upon utter beauty everyday. Like the way the sun spills into my home each afternoon. how the colors of the grass compliment the ruffles in my skirt as I sit back and relax. How beautiful my quiet saturday breakfast looks sitting on my dining room table. The pure joy my dog brings after a long day. Or the beauty God sends me while driving home. There is beauty in all our dayz. Dont let the days pass by without acknowleging and enjoying every moment in the details of an ordinary day,

Through The Lens of an Amateur

 

I recently purchased a professional level Canon Camera in hopes of learning and eventually starting a business. I know that I have alot to learn so I try to practice as often as possible.There is so much beauty in the simple things we see everyday and sometimes dont stop to take notice. I have started with nature, working in the macro setting. Practice practice practice.

Our Story

I realize with all life's changes, good and bad... It is "Our story." We each have a unique life story and we are the main characters. My husband and I have been married for 7 years now. Though we had thought we would start our own family the cards we were dealt lead us here. Though eventually we will adopt a child, we chose to foster children along the way. Though the process was long, the day is upon us. We just signed our contracts last week and are officially "A licensed foster home." We are thrilled and excited as we start a new chapter in our lives.Each life on this earth is precious and important as it plays out. We all have something to give. So go ahead... Write your story.

Plant Love

Is this not A-dorable? Found it on pinterest a few weeks ago. Just the cutest.

So plant love where ever you go. Though you might not see all the beauty that grows along your path of life, rest assure that it will not go unnoticed. Love grows. So have a pathway of love all along your journey behind you. And your path before you will be filled with much joy.

HAPPY WEEK!

Perspective

Life with all its ups and downs is really about perspective. When something does not go exactly your way or look like the life you planned for yourself, take a different view. Stand above it, sit down beside it.. or get right down in the middle of and look UP! You might be surprised at how different your problems look from a different view. Life has so much beauty with all the messiness, heart ache and disappointment . For from that springs forth, hope joy and fulfillment! Just try it :)

New Endeavor"s

Almost a year ago, my husband and I began the pursuit of becoming foster parents. We chose to foster to adopt. We began the classes, not knowing what to expect and followed our hearts. We are fully aware that we are choosing to take care of the children until a parent or relative will be able to provide a safe loving nurturing home for them. We know that we will fall in love with each child that passes through our lives ... and then leaves. But isn't it better to love a child and provide a nurturing loving environment for them then the alternative of them remaining in an unstable hurtful environment? To know that though they may grow up and never remember us is OK considering we gave all we were to give them a good start in life and chance of a bright future.

We are beyond excited to complete the process as it is coming to an end. And look forward to this new endeavor in our lives.

Going Going,, Gone!

Spring break is Oooover! So Sad. but I tried to squeeze in every bit of fun and enjoyment with a spoonfull of things I had to do, into my week. Mission accomplished.

Ever notice how time flies by the older you get? Life goes by so FAST. Dont wait to live the life you've always dreamt of. Make those plans and move forward. whatever it is you want to do, to accomplish, to tryout .... DO IT NOW.

As you grow older, you'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn't do. - Zachary Scott

Another year of bliss

Today I celebrated another year of life.Though not every moment can be blissful, I can honestly say I try to focus on the good and my heart overflows with gratefulness. Id hope to think I lived with zest, Ran with the wind in my hair and the sun on my face. Life is beautiful and I choose to see beauty in every day. what a precious gift life is. I pray I wake with joy, Live on purpose and count my blessings daily.

Happy Birthday to Me

Tokens Of Love

When the weeds grow tall and need to be mowed the children go crazy for them. They shreak with excitement. Though we see tall ugly weeds, they see beauty needing to be shared. I can not tell you how many countless "tokens of love" I have received. I find them in my pockets when I go home, in my book bag in my car, in my hair...

But I never tire of being on the receiving end, for they are given with love.

Tokens of Love.

Had to snap this shot of them as the children crowded around.

Beauty Grows Everywhere!

Beauty does not have to be in the perfect circumstances to grow. Today was overcast and cold. On our sunday drive, I had my husband stop at the most random places, so I could snap these pictures. The purple and white flowers were on tree's at a gas station. One right across the street from each other. The pink ones were in the corner of a deserted parking lot and the yellow ones in a feild along side of the road near a subdivision.

So next time you don't see beauty in a bad situation.... Look closer.

Who you want to be?

This is your life... Are you who you want to be?

Permission to Laugh

LAUGH - to show or feel amusement or good humor. Express joy. exult a sense of well being.

In life's daily atrocities we may forget to laugh. We were designed to "enjoy life." So why do so many of us miss the boat? The opportunities present themselves daily.

Give yourself permission to Enjoy the life God gave you. Though we must take care of our responsibilities,we must also give ourselves a break. Dont let life get too serious that you dont take the time to feed your soul with life and laughter. let go. Break loose of the dull routine. Life's problems seems so much more bearable after a good laugh.... So Laugh Often.

The most wasted of days is that in which we have not laughed. - Nicholas Chamfort

Each Moment

When we are present in each moment, the past gently rolls up behind us and the future slowly unravels before us. - Rev. Richard Lay

Being Yourself

I may not be the most beautiful, the thinnest, the most talented person in the world. But I am happy being me.

Stop letting the world dictate who you are. Be yourself. The world needs you and all your uniqueness.

Spread love

So today We decided to spread love. Our Spread love party" began with food and friends and a great game of white elephant gift exchange.(who says its a christmas only game?) Then we all headed out around town. I downloaded the most awesome encouraging words from the bravegirlsclub.com site. Attached them to treat bags full of goodies,lollipops and construction paper hearts ( about 100 hearts!,25 lollipops, 40 candy bars,and 20 goodie bags and along with a cupcake and a smile.) We stopped at local washateria"s( oh.. gave out quarters too), gas stations, grocery stores, fast food restraunt's, Tatoo parlors( best response here!) video stores... and a taco truck. People were surprised and happy. Nico,(he's 5) our prize participant, melted many hearts among the recipiants. It was a great night. One guy at tattoo parlor said wow, why are you all doing this? Nico said "

To Spread love". He said "cool".

Mission accomplished. Love was spread.

Happy valentines day to All

Calling All Dreamers

On another blog I saw a post that moved me, last year.

She got idea from this blog( bravegirlsclub.com It is awe-inspiring.

This art is from her blog) My friends and I are planning on doing a "spread love project"( I named it) that came from an idea that this blog sparked in me. I will post it next week to let you know how it went.

Calling all dreamers out there.

Create a plan and make it happen!

In the Midst of Adversity

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass .... It is about learning to dance in the rain.

I used to wait all the time to get to a better place in my life when I was going through a hard time. But through the years I have learned that life is too short to wait. Waiting is such a waste of precious time. learn to LIVE right in the midst of adversity. Smile and press on! Life only gets better :)

Chasing dreams

Dont ask Yorself what the world needs: ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who come alive. - Harold whiteman

So go ahead. Give yourself permission to chase those dreams!

More than meets the eye

Looking through a lense of our upbringing, values and our experiences we make quick judgment's on people. We assume things based on their looks, actions and thoughts. Just because they look, act and think different does not make them insignificant. People "Are who they are," based on where they came from and the experiences they have come through. Next time you encounter a person whom you think you know what they are all about, start a conversation. Be kind and open hearted. They may really be in need of a kind word "OR" You may be surprised at what they might have to offer YOU from their experiences. We all have something to offer this world to make it a little brighter.Lets learn from each other. Open the eyes of your heart and hang the judgements up! There is so much more to life then what meets the eye.

HAPPY TRAILS :)

Celebrate :)

A book I bought last year reminded me to find ways to celebrate life. Even on ordinary dayz we can find reasons to celebrate. The author talked about having birthday candles on hand ready to pull out on any given day. What a great idea. Pull out those candles and light them up. Life is too precious to wait for an occasion. Life itself is reason enough to celebrate. Today is the last day of the first month of the year 2o12! Celebrate the joys of everyday living.

There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate. - Robert Brault

An Inspired Life

The year of 2012 is my year of inspiration. I choose to live an inspired life. To chase my dreams and love with abandonment. I will sing in the shower and dance in the rain. I will rekindle my sense of wonder and find beauty in every day. I will stop to smell the flowers and listen with my heart. I will find time for my freinds and family and remember what really matters. I wont sweat the small stuff and focus on my blessings. I will aspire to do great things, dream big dreams and believe it can be done. I will take more chances, conquer fears and have the courage to embrace the unknown. Fill my heart with peace, love and joy. Have faith that can move a mountain and find joy in the journey, what ever lies ahead. To live with passion, be in awe of beauty and be thrilled just to be alive. this is the year of

AN INSPIRED LIFE.

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to alive- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. - Marcus Aurelius

Though it may seem I have lost the passion for blogging, I have not. There is more than meets the eye. I stopped posting so often when I got this new ANDROID phone. and though they are supposed to be the best things out there, I find them to be less then desirable a and a huge disapointment for my needs. I only use my phone for calling, texting, checking emails and capturing great pictures for my BLOG. So after 2 months of pure frustration thinking it was limited technology skills I find out YAHOO and android are not friendly with each other. So not only can I not receive my emails on my phone. but worst of all I can not send my pictures I take on my phone and send it to my computer! I wrote yahoo several times with NO RESPONSE. Have been up to the sprint store several times asking how I can resolve this issue. No help. I have tried use my cord to transfer pictures and MAC has issues downloading the application on my android. Ive spent hours trying to solve this issue, Ive just about given up. Please help or chime in if you know how I can resolve these issues. I am at my wits end.

The eyes of my heart

A recent sermon reminded me to keep focused. That when I thirst for something greater, I know deep in my soul, it is God. The signs are there. Frustration, unfullfillment, no real direction, discontentment.

No person or circumstance will quench my thirst for something greater, than God. I need not look to any one person or try to obtain any circumstance to give me peace and direction. I know what I need.

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord . . .

Waiting

My husband has learned the meaning of waitng like a rock star. He used to fuss and stress but has seemed to master the art and Bella seems to find this time with him priceless.

We must all learn to master the art of waiting, because its part of life. God know's what is best for us and when. So sit back, kick off your shoes and enjoy the life and time you have right in front of you.

Wait Upon The Lord ,,,