My Husband Would Disagree

Right now, it is literally pouring rain outside! I am so excited for this time because first off I love the rain! There literally were days when I missed this in California because it hardly even rains. Plus when it did rain, I would celebrate when others (those Californians) would be bitter about this thing called water droplets falling from the sky. I love being able to sit by my bedroom window and hear the water pound the roof, pound the streets, and most of all just seeing the droplets fall off of the trees. This sign of rain is a good indication that fall is here and it will be staying around for awhile. It means that it will nourish the leaves to make them change different colors. It will mean that there is mud...oh the days of playing soccer in the rain and mud. Being able to slide tackle or do a diving header after a good rain because that means you can go the distance and get all dirty. A good rain means that God's creation becomes that much greener (of course if you live in the Pacific Northwest). A good rain means that after it gives a good down pour you are able to go outside and smell the freshness that the rain provided. A good rain means that you are able to sit inside the house, wear sweats and be bundled, and enjoy a good book (in my case homework). I just love this time of year and how I missed you Oregon Fall. Bring on the rain and bring on a new season of life for God to reveal new things to me. Enjoy the rain Oregonians/Washingtonians and remember God is blessing us with many things as He brings the rain. Sorry Mr. Californian you soon will have to be an Oregonian and hate the rain while I love the rain.

I Need This....

and this

First Day Done!

Today, I had my first day of substitute teaching after taking a year off of any work. I am so thankful that I was able to get 4 hours in the classroom. I am praying that God continues to provide sub jobs that way we can start paying off bills and save money for rent coming January. Oh I know God will provide.

No Explanation

There are times when I have felt I have given my all in different situations. Some situations for example are in the classroom trying to do the very best that I can. Another situation would be on the soccer field when I have given my all and I just wanted to be dragged off the field because I could not give any more. Another situation would be in my personal relationships with those that are around me I try to be the best possible friend that God has instilled me to be. Lately (the past year and a half or so), I have been discouraged with friendships. I have felt like I have been let down more than once in numerous occasions. I have felt that I have given my very best in each friendship that I have had and then I get slapped in the face by some circumstance or for some reason the friendship turns sour. There are times when I do not know why the friendship has turned sour. There are times when I understand the circumstance and our friendship just has to move on and then there are times which still baffle me to this day. I have been trying to wrap my head around this whole concept of friendship, but I still struggle with this from time to time. The one thing that I do know is that God knows my heart and He knows how much I care for people. Even though this is a tough time, I realize He is in greater control that I am. God has instilled me a passion for friends and I just ache for when I lose a friend and I rejoice when I gain a new friend. Even all of this said, I still struggle with friendships.

My Dad's Birthday

This past Monday was my dad's birthday, so after staying the night in North Bend, Oregon after Amy's wedding, we decided to drive up the coast to enjoy the scenery and let my dad have a walk on the beach. It was a gorgeous drive and we saw rain and sunny weather up the coast. We stopped in Lincoln City for lunch and for dessert and then for dad's walk. After we ate lunch, we were off to Woodburn Outlet mall to arrive to many people as well as lame sales. It was a great day to two days to spend the wedding with my parents + Katie and also spend my dad's birthday with him.

Introducing....

Matt and Amy Myers!

These two lovebirds got married yesterday and I am very excited for these two!!! It was a gorgeous wedding that was in her parents' backyard and an intimate setting. Then we had some delicious food at the Culinary Institute. Congratulations Matt and Amy and excited to see you two grow in the Lord as He leads you two.

*FYI I saved Amy from a bird omitting some waste on her during the ceremony. Instead of Amy getting the omission, I received it on my leg during the prayer and sand ceremony. Katie and I had way too much fun with that. Oops!!!!!

Katie....A certain someone is waiting for you with these flowers! ;)