Linking myself! :-P

Decided to link myself to Kelly's Korner Blog for singles. I tell everyone I am looking for the man God has for me- so you never know! 

Watergate Salad

I am linking with Kelly's Korner Blog today to share a favorite summer dessert!
Watergate Salad

• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 

In a large bowl, mix together pudding mix, pineapple with juice, marshmallows, and nuts. Fold in whipped topping. Chill.

I always double my recipe to make it go farther and last a little longer! :)

Let Go and Let God!

I love this song, "This is the Stuff"... My last post I was so down... so sad... so silly, but sometimes, you just need to get it out. We all have our sad times.
 
I am so lucky tho, b/c I had a weekend where I was truly reminded how blessed I am. I am surrounded by people who love me and who are always there for me- no matter what. I am so lucky honored to have these people in my life! 
 
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I am truly blessed. 
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On a seperate note- this week it the start of a big change happening in my life. I am not sure what the outcome will be- I have given it to God and know that whatever He thinks should be, will be. I want this- and will explain more about it later- but, I'm going to "Let Go and Let God!"

A Step Behind...

My entire life I have felt like I am a step behind-
-last to be picked for a team
-last one to finish a race
-last years clothes from the clearance rack
-last to be invited
-last to get a date
-last to join
-last to love

Everything in my life has always been a struggle.
Nothing has ever come easy.
I look around and see everyone with things and lives I want.

Why is this my life? Why have I been hurt more than I have been loved? Why do I draw to people who hurt me?

What did I do wrong?
---maybe if I were thinner
---maybe if I were prettier
---maybe if I were richer
---maybe if I were smarter
---maybe if I were a boy
---maybe if I gave in
---maybe if I hadn't
---maybe if I conformed
---maybe if I would have been a leader
---maybe if I weren't me

Maybe one day I will get the things I dreamed of.
Maybe one day I will get the man I prayed for.
Maybe one day I will get the family I hoped for.
Maybe one day I will at least love me- even if no one else will.

A Women's Bible Study

Lately, I have felt God at work in my life. I feel so incredibly blessed by what He is doing for me. In that, I keep asking Him to show me what I can do to give back to Him in some small way- though I know it won't compare to all He has given me!

My heart is craving a women's ministry. I recently put on facebook that I was seeking one out, but someone posted a comment that if I started one- they would come. That has got me thinking... God blessed me with the beautiful house- one with lots of room- and a couch big enough to seat many! What if I hosted a Bible study?? I don't know yet if I am at the point of "leading" one- but does any true study have a leader, other than God? We could allow Him to lead... I have a teaching backround and know how to prepare a lesson- it wouldn't be much to prepare something once a week in the evenings.

So that's where I am- I am going to begin to pray about if this is the right decision. This was not where I was going with this, but it's where He has lead me to think on.

I also ask- Charleston and CRBC friends (women), as you read this- would you be interested? Would you come? If so, what day and time and what would you want to study??

So many questions I am facing and have to pray about and let God decide for me.

"I got chills... they're multiplying!...

...'Cuz the power, You're supplying... it's electrifying."

OK- I promise this post isn't an ode to Grease- this is really about chills I am experiencing. Chills I am getting from my Precious Savior for all he is doing for me. I am so completely blessed and so undeserving. I am overwhelmed with great people in my life and I can't even begin to comment on them all, so in fear of forgetting someone, I'm not going to. I am going to say thank you to a mighty God who just continues shed His grace on me.

Before you think this is a bragfest about things, that's the amazing part-- it's about the wonderful people and peace God is continuing to give me. I am so thankful for the ability to just talk to Jesus any time I want, and know He is listening-- to ME! Little(ish), insignificant ME!! I can stop what I am doing at any time and just say a quick work to Him and He answers. It's not always what I want- but in the end, I know it was right. But He always answers me with the peace I get inside and the chills and tingles I get from knowing He's there in my heart.

It's an amazing feeling! I love you sweet Lord!

So much to do... so little time!!

Oh me oh my! I am so overwhelmed right now! Overwhelmed with excitement, sadness, happiness and about 10 different other emotions.
In one week from right now I will be with my awesome family, who are volunteering (some more willingly than others), and we will be loading up a uhaul for my MOVE. Hence the reason I haven't been as blogging as much as I'd like. I have so many things I want to share- but I am only going to touch on them at the moment. 
I am so excited! I'm getting nervous about the move, but I know it will all work out! (Even if I have to be reminded)

I have really been thankful for all that God is doing in my life and those around me! My dad made it back from his trip and while, things didn't work out as planned, they worked even better! Praise God!
I can't wait to talk more about this- but really want to sit down and make sure I've got it all in there! :)

Even more exciting than moving is Easter Sunday is coming up! Why am I excited? Not only to celebrate the reason we are able to be Christians, but that we will be taking that gift and putting it in action.
My cousin, Annie, had a wonderful idea for our family this year- we will be heading downtown to have Easter Dinner with the homeless. I cannot tell you how awesome this is going to be! God is surely working in all of our lives!

God, we are yours! Use us!!