Empty

I am re-learning what it looks like for me to sit in the arms of a God who really loves me. Not the pretty, all put together, I have it all figured out version of me, but the insecure, scared, knobby kneed little girl that does not have the strength anymore to climb the mountain alone. I am tired of getting halfway up the mountain and then sliding, falling crashing down to the bottom. How do I just be where I am at and let God carry me up the mountain. How! Here is a snippet from my devotion:

“My plan for your life is unfolding before you. Sometimes the road you are traveling seems blocked, or it opens up so painfully slowly that you must hold yourself back. Then, when time is right, the way before you suddenly clears-through no effort of your own. What you have longed for and worked for I present to you freely, as pure gift. You feel awed by the ease with which I operate in the world, and you glimpse My Power and My Glory.

Do not fear your weakness, for it is the stage on which My Power and Glory perform most brilliantly. As you persevere along the path I have prepared for you, depending on My Strength to sustain you, expect to see miracles-and you will. Miracles are not always visible to the naked eye, but those who live by faith can see them clearly. Living by faith, rather than sight, enables you to see My Glory.

Psalm 63:2; 2 Corinthians 5:7; John 11:40

It is always darkest before the dawn. So, I will let Jesus carry me into the dawn even though I cannot see it.

Goosey

Not much more needs to be said. I am pretty darn lucky to get to live with my sister, Dave and Ashby during this time in all of our lives. For such a time as this. I’ll take it. More pics to come.

 

Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.

“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.” -Friday Night Lights

 

This picture captures me right now so completely. Looking ahead to what is just around the corner in anticipation, resting on the solid space around me, leaving the closed space behind but still a little bit of a pause before the step. All very vague, but not lost.

Uniquely Yours

Lauren and Lacey are lifelong friends who  are launching a sweet talk show called Uniquely Yours. In short it is an online show for high school and college aged women focused on creating an open forum  to talk about all the things we as girls face…all ends of the spectrum. You remember right…sitting in class in high school,  grabbing your cell phone from your backpack, snagging the hall pass and heading down the hall to the bathroom to make an important call (or text) while “going to the bathroom.” These are the things that girls need a place to talk about, especially with other girls who have been there and are only a little bit further ahead in the journey.  These girls are awesome! Check out some pics from the shoot.

Alex Tosti working her magic as photographer and videographer during the shoot. Fun shot! Freezing cold too:)

Lacey has the sweetest smile! She lights up when she laughs.

Beautiful! And add 30 degrees with wind chill-champ! Go girls, so excited for your new venture.

Abundance!

Ever feel like life is overflowing, like life is abundantly full. I know, it seems this feeling is often hard to come by, BUT (large pause) tonight I am relishing it, soaking it up and being absolutely sure to take a note of this delightful moment in time. It’s kind of like the Israelites did in the desert…execpt my “stones” enter the cyber world and circulate the vast expanse of this “linked in” world. My stones:

1. Family who would fly to the moon and back for me

2. Friends (scattered all over the country) who encourage and make me laugh until I pee my pants

3. The sweetest dog (currently sitting at my feet, passed out) who is a loyal friend:)

4. Dreams, opportunity, growth, healing and home

These moments give us fuel to draw from when the feeling fade away. Praise the Lord.

xo

Harvest Song

 

Harvest Song Video

This is my prayer in the desert
And all that’s within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides

Verse 2:
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

Chorus:
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

Verse 3:
And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it’s way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I’ll stand

Bridge:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

Verse 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I’m filled to be empited again
The seed I’ve recieved I will sow

Love, in all its many forms…

“To lose balance for love  sometimes is part of living a balanced life.” -Liz Gilbert Eat Pray Love.

-Photo credit Alex Tosti

Calling all Women

Calling all women, wives, sisters, moms, aunties, grandmas, professionals, all you women out there who do do do and go go go for your people, do not forget to sit back and take some time for yourself. No it is not selfish, it is important for your heart to get lost in your favorite book for 20 minutes while on your lunch break, put a mask on your face while cooking dinner for your family, go for a run, or sit down and create something artistic. Whatever it is, I challenge you to find time once a week for a little “me” time. Today, I planted a pot of flowers and all I had was 20 minutes and it was such a treat to get dirt under my fingernails and create something beautiful. What will you do this week…

Tis the Season

Family is by far the biggest blessing in my 2010 year. I am thankful, encouraged and brimming over with a happy heart thinking of all the ways my family has been and continues to be a blessing to me. We all gathered this Thanksgiving at my parents beautiful condo overlooking the Puget Sound. The Henderson Clan shown in true colors, take two! Love them, love my sister cousins, aunties–the whole stinkin’ clan. Thankful.

Fall

”We need what Beauty speaks. What it says is hard to put into words. But part of its message is, all is well. All will be well.” -Captivating