Hey ladies! Hope this Sunday finds you all well! I miss all of you and hope that your 4th day is continually awesome! Just wanted to remind all of you that the mens half of wte 88 went on this weekend. I hope that you have kept the men in your prayers as I have. Let's help them in making their 4th day a great one. While I cant be at the events in Messina this weekend, I hope some of you are there to welcome our new roosters! Remember that the women's half of the weekend is Nov 6-9. I will be driving up late Saturday (after 6 pm) and coming back after closing on Sunday. If anyone from the Elmira/Horseheds/Corning area wants to ride up with me, you are more than welcome just let me know before hand! Look forward to seeing some of you at the women's closing.
Decolores!
Woohoo!
Brandee
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ultreya
Good morning sisters, I hope this finds all of you well. Just wanted to remind all my sisters in the Elmira area that Ultreya is tonight at Penn. Ave. UMC in Pine City at 6:30 with a dish to pass followed by the meeting. Bring a place setting, dish to share and drinks. Also for those of you who havent heard, there is a Crysallis weekend going on this weekend. The hoot (similar to our closing) will be on Sunday night at 7 pm at Oakwood UMC in Elmira Heights. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or need directions. Also wanted to share this I got in my daily email.
Decolores!
Woohoo!
ysiC,
Brandee
WHAT DO YOU HEAR?
A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square in Manhattan. It was during the noon lunch hour and the streets were filled with people.. Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens were wailing, and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. Suddenly, the Native American said, "I hear a cricket."
His friend said, "What? You must be crazy. You couldn't possibly hear a cricket in all of this noise!"
"No, I'm sure of it," the Native American said, "I heard a cricket."
"That's crazy," said the friend.
The Native American listened carefully for a moment, and then walked across the street to a big cement planter where some shrubs were growing. He looked into the bushes, beneath the branches, and sure enough, he located a small cricket. His friend was utterly amazed..
"That's incredible," said his friend. "You must have superhuman ears!"
"No," said the Native American. "My ears are no different from yours. It all depends on what you're listening for."
"But that can't be!" said the friend. "I could never hear a cricket in this noise."
"Yes, it's true," came the reply. "It depends on what is really important to you. Here, let me show you."
He reached into his pocket, pulled out a few coins, and discreetly dropped them on the sidewalk. And then, with the noise of the crowded street still blaring in their ears, they noticed every head within twenty feet turn and look to see if the money that tinkled on the pavement was theirs.
"See what I mean?" asked the Native American. "It all depends on what's important to you.."
What's important to you? What do you listen for? Some people say that there is no God, and that He never speaks to us anymore. But perhaps they can't see or hear Him because they aren't listening for Him. They are living for themselves, not for God.
If you are in tune with God, you will be able to notice Him at work in your life and in the world. And you'll be able to hear Him when He speaks.
Decolores!
Woohoo!
ysiC,
Brandee
WHAT DO YOU HEAR?
A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square in Manhattan. It was during the noon lunch hour and the streets were filled with people.. Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens were wailing, and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. Suddenly, the Native American said, "I hear a cricket."
His friend said, "What? You must be crazy. You couldn't possibly hear a cricket in all of this noise!"
"No, I'm sure of it," the Native American said, "I heard a cricket."
"That's crazy," said the friend.
The Native American listened carefully for a moment, and then walked across the street to a big cement planter where some shrubs were growing. He looked into the bushes, beneath the branches, and sure enough, he located a small cricket. His friend was utterly amazed..
"That's incredible," said his friend. "You must have superhuman ears!"
"No," said the Native American. "My ears are no different from yours. It all depends on what you're listening for."
"But that can't be!" said the friend. "I could never hear a cricket in this noise."
"Yes, it's true," came the reply. "It depends on what is really important to you. Here, let me show you."
He reached into his pocket, pulled out a few coins, and discreetly dropped them on the sidewalk. And then, with the noise of the crowded street still blaring in their ears, they noticed every head within twenty feet turn and look to see if the money that tinkled on the pavement was theirs.
"See what I mean?" asked the Native American. "It all depends on what's important to you.."
What's important to you? What do you listen for? Some people say that there is no God, and that He never speaks to us anymore. But perhaps they can't see or hear Him because they aren't listening for Him. They are living for themselves, not for God.
If you are in tune with God, you will be able to notice Him at work in your life and in the world. And you'll be able to hear Him when He speaks.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Morning ladies! Hope that this finds all of you well and dealing successfully with the chaos of life. I hope that your 4th day and walk with Christ are going as great as mine. Just wanted to share this with all of you.
Decolores!
Woohoo!
Brandee
Dropped Passes
I recently read an interview with a professional football player where he was asked about a dropped pass. I was glad they asked him about it. He is paid a lot of money to catch passes. He is a professional. He is not supposed to drop passes. I have seen athletes who blame the passer, or the weather, or use other excuses. I have even heard athletes say it is no big deal to miss one pass - no one catches everything.
This athlete said he should have caught it, he was going to work harder in practice, and he would concentrate even harder so he would never drop another pass. I imagine he will drop another one at some point in his career, but I sure liked his attitude. I am now a fan of his, and I want his team to do well.
I found myself applying these principles to Christians who sin. We are not supposed to sin. We are supposed to be different. We claim to be, we ought to be, and we want to be. Yet sometimes we drop the ball spiritually. I am convinced that is when our true credibility is established. Christians are not perfect. We sin and make mistakes. The test of our faith and the authenticity of our belief will be seen in how we respond to those sins.
Authentic Christians do not make excuses. They are sorry, ashamed, and hurt when they do things not in harmony with their convictions. They pledge to do better, they take corrective action, and they seek forgiveness. Real Christians are not hypocrites because they sin. They are hypocritical if they fail to deal with it.
If you have been hesitant to "buy into" the idea of Jesus because of what some of his followers have done, I urge you to look a little deeper. We are not perfect, we sometimes make mistakes, and we betray our principles sometimes. But your decision about Jesus is not based on what any Christian has done. It needs to be based on what Jesus has done.
Christians are not perfect, but we follow the One who is.
So I am asking you to look past our failures. We are not yet what we want to be. But because of Jesus, we are being changed. We are becoming more like him and less like this world.
Decolores!
Woohoo!
Brandee
Dropped Passes
I recently read an interview with a professional football player where he was asked about a dropped pass. I was glad they asked him about it. He is paid a lot of money to catch passes. He is a professional. He is not supposed to drop passes. I have seen athletes who blame the passer, or the weather, or use other excuses. I have even heard athletes say it is no big deal to miss one pass - no one catches everything.
This athlete said he should have caught it, he was going to work harder in practice, and he would concentrate even harder so he would never drop another pass. I imagine he will drop another one at some point in his career, but I sure liked his attitude. I am now a fan of his, and I want his team to do well.
I found myself applying these principles to Christians who sin. We are not supposed to sin. We are supposed to be different. We claim to be, we ought to be, and we want to be. Yet sometimes we drop the ball spiritually. I am convinced that is when our true credibility is established. Christians are not perfect. We sin and make mistakes. The test of our faith and the authenticity of our belief will be seen in how we respond to those sins.
Authentic Christians do not make excuses. They are sorry, ashamed, and hurt when they do things not in harmony with their convictions. They pledge to do better, they take corrective action, and they seek forgiveness. Real Christians are not hypocrites because they sin. They are hypocritical if they fail to deal with it.
If you have been hesitant to "buy into" the idea of Jesus because of what some of his followers have done, I urge you to look a little deeper. We are not perfect, we sometimes make mistakes, and we betray our principles sometimes. But your decision about Jesus is not based on what any Christian has done. It needs to be based on what Jesus has done.
Christians are not perfect, but we follow the One who is.
So I am asking you to look past our failures. We are not yet what we want to be. But because of Jesus, we are being changed. We are becoming more like him and less like this world.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Please continue the prayers
Hi everyone,
I am really having a hard time with this depression. Please keep up the prayers. I really need them.
I have good days and bad days so keep those prayers coming!
I really appreciate it.
Amy
I am really having a hard time with this depression. Please keep up the prayers. I really need them.
I have good days and bad days so keep those prayers coming!
I really appreciate it.
Amy
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Greetings & A Prayer Request
Hello sisters!
I hope this finds each of you well and enjoying the beauty around us as the seasons change and the leaves turn.
I would like to ask for prayers...tomorrow at 2:30pm I have a job interview for a full-time position. It sounds like an exciting opportunity and since I'm currently working only 12-15 hrs. per week going full-time would definitely help our financial situation. And most likely I would be eligible for health benefits, etc. which would be a big help since I have been without coverage for approx. 5 years (self-employed and then part-time). However, there is a downside that I am struggling with. If I was to take a full-time position, I would be giving up and missing some things that are important to me...such as being the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Mentor Mom, attending field trips and volunteering at my daughter's school, picking her up every day and spending the afternoon together, etc. Not to mention that I really like where I'm at (aside from limited hours and no benefits) and the thought of getting back to full-time hours after not doing so for 8 years!
So, it's kind of a battle between where my heart is leading me and where common sense is leading me. In reality, I know I need to trust the Lord and go where He leads. So, I would appreciate your prayers for peace of mind and that I would hear the Lord clearly as I go through the interviewing process, and if selected, the decision making process of deciding if this is the path I need to take.
Thank you in advance for your prayers...I will update with news as soon as I have some.
I can't wait to see some of you again at the next Ultreya.
Love to you all!
Gabrielle
I hope this finds each of you well and enjoying the beauty around us as the seasons change and the leaves turn.
I would like to ask for prayers...tomorrow at 2:30pm I have a job interview for a full-time position. It sounds like an exciting opportunity and since I'm currently working only 12-15 hrs. per week going full-time would definitely help our financial situation. And most likely I would be eligible for health benefits, etc. which would be a big help since I have been without coverage for approx. 5 years (self-employed and then part-time). However, there is a downside that I am struggling with. If I was to take a full-time position, I would be giving up and missing some things that are important to me...such as being the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Mentor Mom, attending field trips and volunteering at my daughter's school, picking her up every day and spending the afternoon together, etc. Not to mention that I really like where I'm at (aside from limited hours and no benefits) and the thought of getting back to full-time hours after not doing so for 8 years!
So, it's kind of a battle between where my heart is leading me and where common sense is leading me. In reality, I know I need to trust the Lord and go where He leads. So, I would appreciate your prayers for peace of mind and that I would hear the Lord clearly as I go through the interviewing process, and if selected, the decision making process of deciding if this is the path I need to take.
Thank you in advance for your prayers...I will update with news as soon as I have some.
I can't wait to see some of you again at the next Ultreya.
Love to you all!
Gabrielle
Monday, September 22, 2008
Hey!
Welcome to another week sisters. Today is the start of fall and the leaves are turning everywhere. God is good. I got this in my daily email and wanted to share it with you. Hope you all have a great week.
Decolores! Woohoo!
Brandee
The Father's Arms
Some days have been "toughies", but I keep thinking about something I saw the other day.
I had to go to a store way on the other side of town, and I was in a hurry to get back home to make sure my mom was okay. (She is 94 years old and frail.) It seemed like the weight of the world was on my shoulders. Taking care of her is my honor and joy, but some days are just harder than others.
Then I saw something that changed everything.
I had to stop for a school bus to let the children off. A little boy, about 5 years old, needed to cross the road in front of me and his little back-pack was so heavy it was sliding off his shoulder. He was groaning and struggling a lot. But there to meet him, on the sidewalk... kneeling down with arms outstretched, was his dad.
All of a sudden, the child shouldered his burden and ran to his father with the most joyful expression and not a care in the world. His dad lifted him up and swung him around and back to the ground. They ran to their front door, hand in hand, sharing the heavy load.
It made me think how God is like that. Just when we can't take much more stress or bear another burden, He opens his arms and takes us in and lets us know that our burdens are shared.
Ginger Nielson
Decolores! Woohoo!
Brandee
The Father's Arms
Some days have been "toughies", but I keep thinking about something I saw the other day.
I had to go to a store way on the other side of town, and I was in a hurry to get back home to make sure my mom was okay. (She is 94 years old and frail.) It seemed like the weight of the world was on my shoulders. Taking care of her is my honor and joy, but some days are just harder than others.
Then I saw something that changed everything.
I had to stop for a school bus to let the children off. A little boy, about 5 years old, needed to cross the road in front of me and his little back-pack was so heavy it was sliding off his shoulder. He was groaning and struggling a lot. But there to meet him, on the sidewalk... kneeling down with arms outstretched, was his dad.
All of a sudden, the child shouldered his burden and ran to his father with the most joyful expression and not a care in the world. His dad lifted him up and swung him around and back to the ground. They ran to their front door, hand in hand, sharing the heavy load.
It made me think how God is like that. Just when we can't take much more stress or bear another burden, He opens his arms and takes us in and lets us know that our burdens are shared.
Ginger Nielson
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Please pray for me.
I am having a bit of depression and could use all the prayer I can get. This happens to me once in a while so I know how to handle it but would very much appreciate the prayers as I navigate this.
Thanks!
Amy
Thanks!
Amy
Daily Thoughts
Hey ladies! Hope that all of you are well today. I have been thinking about all of you and memories of our weekend, the closeness with God and each other, sustain me on the tough days. I get these daily thoughts in my email and thought I would share this one because it really made me think about all the times that I said no thanks to God and chose the ways of the world.
Decolores
Woo hoo!
ysiC,
Brandee
Opportunity Lost
"Then [King] Agrippa said to Paul, 'Almost you persuade me to be a Christian.'" - Acts 26:28
Years ago, Walter took his friend Arthur to see some land in open country where cattle were idly grazing. Walter explained about his dream for developing this area. He told his friend that in time the area would be surrounded by many restaurants, hotels and convention centers. He told Arthur that his plan would take all of his money and he needed others to develop the surrounding area. He wanted his friend to have the first opportunity to buy into this project.
But Arthur thought to himself, "Who in the world is going to drive twenty-five miles for this crazy project?"
He said to Walter that he would think about it and decide later on. "Later on will be too late," Walter cautioned Arthur. "You'd better move on it right now."
"And so Art Linkletter turned down the opportunity to buy up all the land that surrounded what was to become Disneyland. His friend Walt Disney tried to talk him into it. But Art thought he was crazy."
Life's like that. King Agrippa had the opportunity to accept Christ and become a Christian. He turned it down. Judas had one of the greatest opportunities in all history to become a follower of Jesus. Instead, he betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Unbelievable! The two thieves who were crucified with Jesus also had the opportunity to receive the gift of eternal life. One accepted. The other didn't.
Life offers all of us many opportunities. We all have the opportunity to become followers of Jesus and to be a part of what God is doing in the world today. That choice is ours. Today. As God's Word says, "Now is the accepted time... now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2)
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, when opportunities from you come knocking on my door, no matter how quiet they are, please give me an ear to hear, a listening heart to hear what you are saying, and the wisdom to say, 'Yes,' to you and your call. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
Decolores
Woo hoo!
ysiC,
Brandee
Opportunity Lost
"Then [King] Agrippa said to Paul, 'Almost you persuade me to be a Christian.'" - Acts 26:28
Years ago, Walter took his friend Arthur to see some land in open country where cattle were idly grazing. Walter explained about his dream for developing this area. He told his friend that in time the area would be surrounded by many restaurants, hotels and convention centers. He told Arthur that his plan would take all of his money and he needed others to develop the surrounding area. He wanted his friend to have the first opportunity to buy into this project.
But Arthur thought to himself, "Who in the world is going to drive twenty-five miles for this crazy project?"
He said to Walter that he would think about it and decide later on. "Later on will be too late," Walter cautioned Arthur. "You'd better move on it right now."
"And so Art Linkletter turned down the opportunity to buy up all the land that surrounded what was to become Disneyland. His friend Walt Disney tried to talk him into it. But Art thought he was crazy."
Life's like that. King Agrippa had the opportunity to accept Christ and become a Christian. He turned it down. Judas had one of the greatest opportunities in all history to become a follower of Jesus. Instead, he betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Unbelievable! The two thieves who were crucified with Jesus also had the opportunity to receive the gift of eternal life. One accepted. The other didn't.
Life offers all of us many opportunities. We all have the opportunity to become followers of Jesus and to be a part of what God is doing in the world today. That choice is ours. Today. As God's Word says, "Now is the accepted time... now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2)
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, when opportunities from you come knocking on my door, no matter how quiet they are, please give me an ear to hear, a listening heart to hear what you are saying, and the wisdom to say, 'Yes,' to you and your call. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Prayer for today-In Remembrance of 9/11/01
Good morning ladies!
I hope this day finds you well. Today being September 11th I wanted to share this prayer with you. I got it in my email this morning and although it was prayed 7 years ago, it is still relevant today. I know that I will always remember where I was when I heard that a plane had crashed into the first tower just as my mom says she will always remember where she was when she heard that Elvis had died. I just urge all of you to cherish every moment because we truly never know when God will call us home. Praise him at all times (even in the bad stuff) because he has an amazing plan for each and every one of us!
Have a nice weekend (see some of you at Ultreya tomorrow)!
Carpe Diem! Woohoo!
Decolores
ysiC,
Brandee
Do It Again, Lord
Max Lucado
Sep 11, 2008
This beautiful prayer was shared by Max Lucado seven years ago after 9-11. It is just as pertinent today as it was seven years ago. I share it with you once again on this special day.
"DO IT AGAIN, LORD"
America Prays
September, 2001
Dear Lord,
We're still hoping we'll wake up. We're still hoping we'll open a sleepy eye and think, "What a horrible dream."
But we won't, will we, Father? What we saw was not a dream. Planes did gouge towers. Flames did consume our fortress. People did perish. It was no dream and, dear Father, we are sad.
There is a ballet dancer who will no longer dance and a doctor who will no longer heal. A church has lost her priest, a classroom is minus a teacher. Cora ran a food pantry. Paige was a counselor and Dana, dearest Father, Dana was only three years old. (Who held her in those final moments?)
We are sad, Father. For as the innocent are buried, our innocence is buried as well. We thought we were safe. Perhaps we should have known better. But we didn't.
And so we come to you. We don't ask you for help; we beg you for it. We don't request it; we implore it. We know what you can do. We've read the accounts. We've pondered the stories and now we plead, "Do it again, Lord. Do it again."
Remember Joseph? You rescued him from the pit. You can do the same for us. Do it again, Lord.
Remember the Hebrews in Egypt? You protected their children from the angel of death. We have children, too, Lord. Do it again.
And Sarah? Remember her prayers? You heard them. Joshua? Remember his fears? You inspired him. The women at the tomb? You resurrected their hope. The doubts of Thomas? You took them away. Do it again, Lord. Do it again.
You changed Daniel from a captive into a king's counselor. You took Peter the fisherman and made him Peter an apostle. Because of you, David went from leading sheep to leading armies. Do it again, Lord, for we need counselors today, Lord. We need apostles. We need leaders. Do it again, dear Lord.
Most of all, do again what you did at Calvary. What we saw here last Tuesday, you saw there that Friday. Innocence slaughtered. Goodness murdered. Mothers weeping. Evil dancing. Just as the smoke eclipsed our morning, so the darkness fell on your Son. Just as our towers were shattered, the very Tower of Eternity was pierced.
And by dusk, heaven's sweetest song was silent, buried behind a rock. But you did not waver, O Lord. You did not waver. After three days in a dark hole, you rolled the rock and rumbled the earth and turned the darkest Friday into the brightest Sunday. Do it again, Lord. Grant us a September Easter.
We thank you, dear Father, for these hours of unity. Christians are praying with Jews. Republicans are standing with Democrats. Skin colors have been covered by the ash of burning buildings. We thank you for these hours of unity.
And we thank you for these hours of prayer. The Enemy sought to bring us to our knees and succeeded. He had no idea, however, that we would kneel before you. And he has no idea what you can do.
Let your mercy be upon our President, Vice President, and their families. Grant to those who lead us wisdom beyond their years and experience. Have mercy upon the souls who have departed and the wounded who remain. Give us grace that we might forgive and faith that we might believe.
And look kindly upon your church. For two thousand years you've used her to heal a hurting world.
Do it again, Lord. Do it again.
Through Christ, Amen.
Max Lucado
I hope this day finds you well. Today being September 11th I wanted to share this prayer with you. I got it in my email this morning and although it was prayed 7 years ago, it is still relevant today. I know that I will always remember where I was when I heard that a plane had crashed into the first tower just as my mom says she will always remember where she was when she heard that Elvis had died. I just urge all of you to cherish every moment because we truly never know when God will call us home. Praise him at all times (even in the bad stuff) because he has an amazing plan for each and every one of us!
Have a nice weekend (see some of you at Ultreya tomorrow)!
Carpe Diem! Woohoo!
Decolores
ysiC,
Brandee
Do It Again, Lord
Max Lucado
Sep 11, 2008
This beautiful prayer was shared by Max Lucado seven years ago after 9-11. It is just as pertinent today as it was seven years ago. I share it with you once again on this special day.
"DO IT AGAIN, LORD"
America Prays
September, 2001
Dear Lord,
We're still hoping we'll wake up. We're still hoping we'll open a sleepy eye and think, "What a horrible dream."
But we won't, will we, Father? What we saw was not a dream. Planes did gouge towers. Flames did consume our fortress. People did perish. It was no dream and, dear Father, we are sad.
There is a ballet dancer who will no longer dance and a doctor who will no longer heal. A church has lost her priest, a classroom is minus a teacher. Cora ran a food pantry. Paige was a counselor and Dana, dearest Father, Dana was only three years old. (Who held her in those final moments?)
We are sad, Father. For as the innocent are buried, our innocence is buried as well. We thought we were safe. Perhaps we should have known better. But we didn't.
And so we come to you. We don't ask you for help; we beg you for it. We don't request it; we implore it. We know what you can do. We've read the accounts. We've pondered the stories and now we plead, "Do it again, Lord. Do it again."
Remember Joseph? You rescued him from the pit. You can do the same for us. Do it again, Lord.
Remember the Hebrews in Egypt? You protected their children from the angel of death. We have children, too, Lord. Do it again.
And Sarah? Remember her prayers? You heard them. Joshua? Remember his fears? You inspired him. The women at the tomb? You resurrected their hope. The doubts of Thomas? You took them away. Do it again, Lord. Do it again.
You changed Daniel from a captive into a king's counselor. You took Peter the fisherman and made him Peter an apostle. Because of you, David went from leading sheep to leading armies. Do it again, Lord, for we need counselors today, Lord. We need apostles. We need leaders. Do it again, dear Lord.
Most of all, do again what you did at Calvary. What we saw here last Tuesday, you saw there that Friday. Innocence slaughtered. Goodness murdered. Mothers weeping. Evil dancing. Just as the smoke eclipsed our morning, so the darkness fell on your Son. Just as our towers were shattered, the very Tower of Eternity was pierced.
And by dusk, heaven's sweetest song was silent, buried behind a rock. But you did not waver, O Lord. You did not waver. After three days in a dark hole, you rolled the rock and rumbled the earth and turned the darkest Friday into the brightest Sunday. Do it again, Lord. Grant us a September Easter.
We thank you, dear Father, for these hours of unity. Christians are praying with Jews. Republicans are standing with Democrats. Skin colors have been covered by the ash of burning buildings. We thank you for these hours of unity.
And we thank you for these hours of prayer. The Enemy sought to bring us to our knees and succeeded. He had no idea, however, that we would kneel before you. And he has no idea what you can do.
Let your mercy be upon our President, Vice President, and their families. Grant to those who lead us wisdom beyond their years and experience. Have mercy upon the souls who have departed and the wounded who remain. Give us grace that we might forgive and faith that we might believe.
And look kindly upon your church. For two thousand years you've used her to heal a hurting world.
Do it again, Lord. Do it again.
Through Christ, Amen.
Max Lucado
Monday, September 8, 2008
Hi Everyone!!!
I wanted to stop and say HI!! It was great to see most of you on Saturday! I missed all of you who were unable to make it!
I pray all of you are doing well!
I want to be sure that you all know that I am happy to pray for/with any of you who want or need it. Please call anytime, I will love to hear from you.
I miss you all very much!
Love, Amy
PTL This picture was taken in front of my house! Check out the double rainbow!! Praise God!
Thanks for your prayers
I wanted to thank all of you for your prayers.
Cassie is not picking her hair nearly as much. The first three days of school she didn't do it at all in school. It had gotten so bad it was all she could think about.
Also for those of you who were praying for my hubby, Dave, he went in to talk with the Human Resources about insurance and long story short they offered him $1.70 an hour raise and his supervisor has backed off. They will pay for him to take a class during work hours and give him a raise after he completes it.
God is so good all the time.
Also wanted to say it was great seeing all of you at the reunion. And everyone who was not able to make it you were in a my prayers and thoughts.
Christy
Cassie is not picking her hair nearly as much. The first three days of school she didn't do it at all in school. It had gotten so bad it was all she could think about.
Also for those of you who were praying for my hubby, Dave, he went in to talk with the Human Resources about insurance and long story short they offered him $1.70 an hour raise and his supervisor has backed off. They will pay for him to take a class during work hours and give him a raise after he completes it.
God is so good all the time.
Also wanted to say it was great seeing all of you at the reunion. And everyone who was not able to make it you were in a my prayers and thoughts.
Christy
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Reunion!
Just wanted to stop and say what a great time that I had at the reunion! Woohoo! For those of you that were there, it was awesome to see all of you and I look forward to each and every time that our paths will cross in the coming days. For those of you that weren't there, please know that you were in our thoughts and prayers and were missed by all of us.
Hope everyone has a great week and a continually awesome 4th day!
Decolores and woohoo!
ysiC,
Brandee
Hope everyone has a great week and a continually awesome 4th day!
Decolores and woohoo!
ysiC,
Brandee
Monday, September 1, 2008
In my thoughts
Hey all! I hope that today finds all of you well. I am having a great week and wanted to stop in and say hello to everyone! I got to see my table mom on Sunday at church (woohoo!) and I almost learned my first chord on the guitar (double woohoo!). Unfortunately it doesn't look like I will be able to make the reunion due to my work schedule but I'm still praying that God can work a miracle! If I don't get to see you all at the reunion then have a great time for me and you will all be in my prayers.
Woohoo and Decolores,
ysiC,
Brandee
Woohoo and Decolores,
ysiC,
Brandee
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Me and my new baby!
Ok I got a new baby today...a guitar. I'm bound and determined to learn how to play.
The pictures crappy but here is a picture:
Just as an add on to this post: This is the first time I've ever picked up a guitar in my life! Let me just tell you that after like 30 minutes of playing with it last night my fingers are dying. And then I tried for like an hour today to play one chord! It's hard! Like anything, it takes time and practice but I sure hope my fingers get tough or else I won't be playing guitar lol. It might not sound pretty but I'm working on my joyful noise!
The pictures crappy but here is a picture:
Just as an add on to this post: This is the first time I've ever picked up a guitar in my life! Let me just tell you that after like 30 minutes of playing with it last night my fingers are dying. And then I tried for like an hour today to play one chord! It's hard! Like anything, it takes time and practice but I sure hope my fingers get tough or else I won't be playing guitar lol. It might not sound pretty but I'm working on my joyful noise!
Answered prayer
Just wanted to thank you all for the prayers for Ike. He has improved and they have taken him out of the induced coma. He is still in ICU but things are looking up. Continued prayers would be greatly appreciated! Thanks sisters!! Lori
Thank you, Lord
Greetings, sisters.
It doesn't take long for us to get back to the daily routines and realize that the Emmaus weekend certainly is a mountain top experience. What matters, though, is that we realize that He is still with us in the slide down the mountain to the plateau and will be with us even if we enter the valley. It's in those valleys that we grow!
Prayer request: Please lift Shirley in your prayers. She's my dear sister in Christ who is struggling for her life. She is not afraid of dying because she knows whose she is, but I pray for peace, NO PAIN (as she is in a great deal of it), and courage to carry out God's will for her. This is not an easy road for her. I know. I watched my husband travel a very similar road....or is it a valley?
Even in the midst of our hardest moments, we can still find joy knowing that He is who He is, and WE are His!
Praise be to God.
DeColores,
Mitch
It doesn't take long for us to get back to the daily routines and realize that the Emmaus weekend certainly is a mountain top experience. What matters, though, is that we realize that He is still with us in the slide down the mountain to the plateau and will be with us even if we enter the valley. It's in those valleys that we grow!
Prayer request: Please lift Shirley in your prayers. She's my dear sister in Christ who is struggling for her life. She is not afraid of dying because she knows whose she is, but I pray for peace, NO PAIN (as she is in a great deal of it), and courage to carry out God's will for her. This is not an easy road for her. I know. I watched my husband travel a very similar road....or is it a valley?
Even in the midst of our hardest moments, we can still find joy knowing that He is who He is, and WE are His!
Praise be to God.
DeColores,
Mitch
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Woohoo! How Awesome is this!
I subscribe to a daily email devotional and this was the devotional for this morning:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you; I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14:27).
I wonder how many Christians have really come to understand the great fact that peace is our inheritance. Peace is what Jesus has left us. It is fundamental and cannot be taken away from us by any circumstance. That is what He means by, "I do not give to you as the world gives."
How does the world give peace? If you were troubled and you went to a doctor who was not a Christian and asked him, "What can I do to gain peace?" what would he tell you?
"Take a trip. Go to Hawaii. Get away from it all." In other words, "Change your circumstances. Go to a place where nothing bothers you, where everything is peaceful around you. Then you can be at peace."
But Jesus says, "I give peace right in the midst of trouble, right in the midst of distress and turmoil and heartache and pressure. I can impart peace to your heart right there, and not as the world gives." Why? Because we can return to that basic relationship we have--"You in Me, and I in you." Out of that comes the guarantee that He is working out His purposes. He will bring us to the end of the trouble. He will still the storm and quiet the waves. We rest in the boat, content, knowing, "No water can swallow the ship, where lies the Master of ocean and earth and sky." That is peace.
"Peace I leave with you. [Therefore]," the Lord adds, "do not let your hearts be troubled." That is addressed to you! It means you do not have to be upset and anxious, weary and worried. "Do not let your hearts be troubled." How? By returning to that place of rest. Return to the phone booth and rest there in the confidence that Superman is within and will work the situation out for you and will accomplish His purpose through you.
You have made me rich, Father, with the inheritance of peace. Thank You that whatever I am going through, regardless of how difficult it is, I can have peace, because You are in me, and I am in You.
God is good...all the time! It's amazing how he works through so many and that he provides just what you need at just the right time.
Woohoo! and God bless!
Brandee
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you; I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14:27).
I wonder how many Christians have really come to understand the great fact that peace is our inheritance. Peace is what Jesus has left us. It is fundamental and cannot be taken away from us by any circumstance. That is what He means by, "I do not give to you as the world gives."
How does the world give peace? If you were troubled and you went to a doctor who was not a Christian and asked him, "What can I do to gain peace?" what would he tell you?
"Take a trip. Go to Hawaii. Get away from it all." In other words, "Change your circumstances. Go to a place where nothing bothers you, where everything is peaceful around you. Then you can be at peace."
But Jesus says, "I give peace right in the midst of trouble, right in the midst of distress and turmoil and heartache and pressure. I can impart peace to your heart right there, and not as the world gives." Why? Because we can return to that basic relationship we have--"You in Me, and I in you." Out of that comes the guarantee that He is working out His purposes. He will bring us to the end of the trouble. He will still the storm and quiet the waves. We rest in the boat, content, knowing, "No water can swallow the ship, where lies the Master of ocean and earth and sky." That is peace.
"Peace I leave with you. [Therefore]," the Lord adds, "do not let your hearts be troubled." That is addressed to you! It means you do not have to be upset and anxious, weary and worried. "Do not let your hearts be troubled." How? By returning to that place of rest. Return to the phone booth and rest there in the confidence that Superman is within and will work the situation out for you and will accomplish His purpose through you.
You have made me rich, Father, with the inheritance of peace. Thank You that whatever I am going through, regardless of how difficult it is, I can have peace, because You are in me, and I am in You.
God is good...all the time! It's amazing how he works through so many and that he provides just what you need at just the right time.
Woohoo! and God bless!
Brandee
Prayer Request
Could you all please include Ike in your prayers. He is in the hospital with pneominia and they have him in a chemical induced coma. The word I received today is they were not sure he would make it. If you could also add his two sisters -
Thank you sisters.
ysiC,
Lori
Thank you sisters.
ysiC,
Lori
I have a...TRUE STORY!
I hope that you're are all basking in the love and doing great! I cannot begin to express what this past weekend has meant to me. Words wouldn't do it justice.
I do, however, have to share how the Lord has been moving in my life since I've been back in the "real world".
After having the tiring, yet ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL weekend that we all had, I had to get right back into the swing of things Monday morning with an 8:30 am meeting (which I ended up 10 minutes late for, but was shown some grace and even thanked for coming in earlier than my usual work hours). Monday evening, I decided that although I had numerous tasks to catch up on (ie. SLEEP, laundry, dishes...) that I would instead take my darling daughter out back to play for a little while. As I stood pushing her on the swing, the breeze surrounding us felt so wonderful and we were engrossed in laughter. Then, it hit me! The whole yard was shaded except for one sunny patch...right where we were. We were in the light!! HE was shining his light on us! I couldn't resist running for my camera to capture the beauty of the sun glowing through the trees.
I do, however, have to share how the Lord has been moving in my life since I've been back in the "real world".
After having the tiring, yet ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL weekend that we all had, I had to get right back into the swing of things Monday morning with an 8:30 am meeting (which I ended up 10 minutes late for, but was shown some grace and even thanked for coming in earlier than my usual work hours). Monday evening, I decided that although I had numerous tasks to catch up on (ie. SLEEP, laundry, dishes...) that I would instead take my darling daughter out back to play for a little while. As I stood pushing her on the swing, the breeze surrounding us felt so wonderful and we were engrossed in laughter. Then, it hit me! The whole yard was shaded except for one sunny patch...right where we were. We were in the light!! HE was shining his light on us! I couldn't resist running for my camera to capture the beauty of the sun glowing through the trees.
Tuesday proved to be yet another great day. I had the day off and I got to snuggle with my daughter in our pjs for quite awhile and just spend the day together.
But wait! It get's so much better...
This morning, as I departed the elevator on the 2nd floor of my office building and headed for a routine task, I looked down the hall and saw the most wonderful sight...my new and dear friend...none other than Adrienne Russell! As Brandee likes to put it, "WOOHOO!"
Love to you all!
Gabrielle
Monday, August 25, 2008
Greetings!
Greetings my sisters! Woohoo!
I hope that this day finds all of you well and that the spirit of God still burns in your heart as it does mine. I miss you all greatly already (yes I know it's not been even 24 hours yet). The sun rose a little brighter out my bedroom window this morning as I pray that it did yours. I set up this blog with everyone (at least those with email addresses) as publishers. That means that all of us can share our prayers and our praises here for everyone to read. I hope that this blog can help all of us to continue growing in the sisterhood that we began this weekend. Talk to you all soon!
Decolores
Woohoo!
ysiC,
Brandee Teer
I hope that this day finds all of you well and that the spirit of God still burns in your heart as it does mine. I miss you all greatly already (yes I know it's not been even 24 hours yet). The sun rose a little brighter out my bedroom window this morning as I pray that it did yours. I set up this blog with everyone (at least those with email addresses) as publishers. That means that all of us can share our prayers and our praises here for everyone to read. I hope that this blog can help all of us to continue growing in the sisterhood that we began this weekend. Talk to you all soon!
Decolores
Woohoo!
ysiC,
Brandee Teer
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