January
Awesome to finally have my own place
Better to have it with my sister!
February
It is great to do something you love
Especially with the people you love
March
life is what you make of it
can't determine what other people will do - I can only decide how I will be
April
Excited to see new love in other people's lives
Knew that it wouldn't ever be like that - if things didn't change
May
Change is needed.
Change is good.
June
New Beginnings are exciting
It is good to laugh again. Laughed a lot!
July
Growing all around
Personally, relationally and in business
August
Stability is nice
Communication is amazing when it works! Nice that it works!
September
God provides!!!
Sometimes within 10 minutes
Ocotber
my favorite month - let go of some expectations
and was blessed!
November
Thankful for each person in my "world"
No matter how long or short they are a part of it
December
God gives you what you need - when you aren't looking for it
it's your job to take care of it!
... life doesn't go how you plan
... that's ok... and good
... reunions are great!
... broken relationships suck
... family is awesome
... time with them is even better
... life is about relationships
... building them and learning from each
... life is WORTH living to the fullest!
... do what you've always wanted to do
... pursue what you want
... if you don't you WILL dry up
... kids have an amazing power to add so much to our lives
... my life has been blessed this year (9 close friends had kids... 22 aquaintances)
... God Provides
... whether we acknowledge Him or not
... I love to travel
... Can't wait to travel more
... I miss my brother
... I am thankful for him
... my parents are wise and compassionate
... great examples of how I want to be
... Making new friends keeps life interesting
... Keeping long term friends brings stability
... I love my jobs
... lia sophia, Executive Title, Photography with my mom
... I love weddings
... I'm not ready to be married
... going to the chiropractor works
... I don't have migraines anymore
... massages
... worth the money you spend
... a new used car is worth the money
... my butt warmers, auto start and GPS (stella) are life savers
... even if someone is in your life for a short period of time - it's worth it
... friendship is good
... I love connecting with women
... can't wait to be involved with Grace
... I miss "My Girls"
... need to get together with them!
... relaxation is needed
... being on the lake is relaxing
... Grandpa is STILL A STUD!
... time with him is priceless
... Cleaning out your closet is a good thing
... as long as you don't fill it with more
... paying off debt is needed
... just because there is room on a credit card doesn't mean you need to spend it
... I really want to be clean and organized
... we don't always get (or do) what we want
... I need sleep
... more than I think
... working from home is amazing
... and hard
... follow up is not one of my strongest attributes
... I WILL work on building this skill
... forgiveness is necessary
... it's the choices between life and death
... God is good
... all the time
... I am excited for today
... AND the future not just the future
... if we don't see ourselves for who we are and where we are
... we will never be fully alive
... taking time for yourself is WORTH it
... and not natural for me
... being alone is GOOD
... and needed for a time
... I am excited to see all that 2009 will bring!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Something New...
Can not wait to get our Spring/Summer lia sophia catalog! It gets shipped out today!! :O) Party at my house - when we get it!
I'm excited for our new line of jewelry!
Kick Off: Thursday January 15th 2009
www.liasophia.com/suzyjewels
I'm excited for our new line of jewelry!
Kick Off: Thursday January 15th 2009
www.liasophia.com/suzyjewels
May your Soul Feel It's Worth
O Holy Night - has got to be one of my favorite Christmas songs. (period)
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Soul Felt Its Worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
We sing the songs every year at our Christmas Eve services at Church - or with family at Christmas parties. But do we really know the weight of the words? I love the music of Christmas - but the words didn't hit me - until I read them on a Christmas card a few years back... How can 1 line of a song mean so much? Those words have stuck with me. I can't shake them.
Christ came for us to KNOW OUR WORTH in Him! He came so we would know Him. He came so we could have the best life possible. That we would know the most amazing love and security in Him. He came to bless us - to BE a blessing.
I'm amazed with the business of Christmas right now. My Christmas shopping is not complete, my presents are not wrapped, all of my letters are not out... and I have a half of a day to get it all done... In talking to people MOST have said, "It doesn't even feel like Christmas" the snow is here, the lights are hung, the tree is up - but it doesn't feel like Christmas.
So what is Christmas supposed to feel like? My sister has said that having a relationship with God is like "Christmas everyday" - I think that the feeling of Christmas is knowing that there is more to this life than what we know. Knowing that God thought high enough of us - loved us enough to send Jesus to the earth - to live and die for us is pretty amazing. I think that's what Christmas is supposed to feel like.
I'm sort of glad that it doesn't "feel like" Christmas - because I think the "feeling of Christmas" gets skewed so easily. So hopefully... we will get to the point where everyday feels like Christmas!! True Christmas!
I pray you and your loved ones will truly know your worth this Holiday Season!
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Soul Felt Its Worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
We sing the songs every year at our Christmas Eve services at Church - or with family at Christmas parties. But do we really know the weight of the words? I love the music of Christmas - but the words didn't hit me - until I read them on a Christmas card a few years back... How can 1 line of a song mean so much? Those words have stuck with me. I can't shake them.
Christ came for us to KNOW OUR WORTH in Him! He came so we would know Him. He came so we could have the best life possible. That we would know the most amazing love and security in Him. He came to bless us - to BE a blessing.
I'm amazed with the business of Christmas right now. My Christmas shopping is not complete, my presents are not wrapped, all of my letters are not out... and I have a half of a day to get it all done... In talking to people MOST have said, "It doesn't even feel like Christmas" the snow is here, the lights are hung, the tree is up - but it doesn't feel like Christmas.
So what is Christmas supposed to feel like? My sister has said that having a relationship with God is like "Christmas everyday" - I think that the feeling of Christmas is knowing that there is more to this life than what we know. Knowing that God thought high enough of us - loved us enough to send Jesus to the earth - to live and die for us is pretty amazing. I think that's what Christmas is supposed to feel like.
I'm sort of glad that it doesn't "feel like" Christmas - because I think the "feeling of Christmas" gets skewed so easily. So hopefully... we will get to the point where everyday feels like Christmas!! True Christmas!
I pray you and your loved ones will truly know your worth this Holiday Season!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
one of the best inventions EVER
Heated mattress pad!
Especially when you live in the basement.
Perfect to crawl into - my toes are even warm, I don't need 8 blankets... just 6 :O)
If you don't have one... it's well worth the investment!
I'm all toasty tucked in!
LOVE IT!
Especially when you live in the basement.
Perfect to crawl into - my toes are even warm, I don't need 8 blankets... just 6 :O)
If you don't have one... it's well worth the investment!
I'm all toasty tucked in!
LOVE IT!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Held
On the other side of a nasty weekend - here are some things I've come away with.
No matter what we go through - we have the option to be held in it and helped through it... BUT we make that choice. We determine who we let in and what we listen to.
I've got a great relationship with my dad. I've always been his little girl that he bounces on his knee. No matter how old the 3 of us get he always wants to provide for us, protect us and take care of us so I think this weekend was a pretty rough one for him also.
I'm pretty sure that he was disappointed that I'm 27 years old and let important things like this slide - and also sad because he doesn't want to see me hurt.
He told my mom, "I wish that I could just take her and cuddle her to protect her from everything"... my mom said, "Dave, she's 27" but he still wants to hold me through it. (not physically... but metaforicaly) I don't think that a parent ever stops wanting to make the world a safe place for their kids...
I'm so glad that my mom told me this! On my way out of the courthouse I was walking to my car - and started crying - there was such a RELEASE that it was all taken care of. The ladies were nice, there were no lines, no more drama and it was DONE. It was DISMISSED!
I heard my mom's voice replaying, "Your father just wants to hold you and protect you" Then I got the thought, "If that's how much my earthly father wants to protect me... how much more does God want to hold me and protect me, in everything I go through?"
There are many things that come to the surface in my life when I go through loss. There is the heartache of it naturally - that nothing really but time can heal. But there are deeper issues that I am ready to get to the bottom of. they come to the surface and I stuff them back down - or run and hide. But IT'S TIME! I don't want to continue to struggle with them. I don't want to live the rest of my life like that. Feeling small and insecure. Worrying about everyone else before myself.
It is sad to me that it takes breaking to get me to that point - but I am thankful to be there and won't let it be in vein. I WILL cross over the bridge. Not just come to it and chicken out, or run away and hide.
I know that I am being held and know that there is a plan - and IT'S NOT MINE. Now it's my turn to hold on... to that!
No matter what we go through - we have the option to be held in it and helped through it... BUT we make that choice. We determine who we let in and what we listen to.
I've got a great relationship with my dad. I've always been his little girl that he bounces on his knee. No matter how old the 3 of us get he always wants to provide for us, protect us and take care of us so I think this weekend was a pretty rough one for him also.
I'm pretty sure that he was disappointed that I'm 27 years old and let important things like this slide - and also sad because he doesn't want to see me hurt.
He told my mom, "I wish that I could just take her and cuddle her to protect her from everything"... my mom said, "Dave, she's 27" but he still wants to hold me through it. (not physically... but metaforicaly) I don't think that a parent ever stops wanting to make the world a safe place for their kids...
I'm so glad that my mom told me this! On my way out of the courthouse I was walking to my car - and started crying - there was such a RELEASE that it was all taken care of. The ladies were nice, there were no lines, no more drama and it was DONE. It was DISMISSED!
I heard my mom's voice replaying, "Your father just wants to hold you and protect you" Then I got the thought, "If that's how much my earthly father wants to protect me... how much more does God want to hold me and protect me, in everything I go through?"
There are many things that come to the surface in my life when I go through loss. There is the heartache of it naturally - that nothing really but time can heal. But there are deeper issues that I am ready to get to the bottom of. they come to the surface and I stuff them back down - or run and hide. But IT'S TIME! I don't want to continue to struggle with them. I don't want to live the rest of my life like that. Feeling small and insecure. Worrying about everyone else before myself.
It is sad to me that it takes breaking to get me to that point - but I am thankful to be there and won't let it be in vein. I WILL cross over the bridge. Not just come to it and chicken out, or run away and hide.
I know that I am being held and know that there is a plan - and IT'S NOT MINE. Now it's my turn to hold on... to that!
Monday, December 15, 2008
bad news, Good News
bad news first - I got arrested this weekend (1:45am on Saturday morning) if you'd like to know the details - read bellow... IF you want to skip to the good news go to the **
DETAILS: I was pulled over for speeding but didn't get a ticket - I got a warning for no proof of insurance. In my recent move I lost my card, and had made calls into my insurance agency to get it... I called 3 times before getting proof... a month later. By this time it was after the due date - so I put it out of my mind that I actually had to GO DOWN TO THE COURTHOUSE TO SHOW THEM THE PROOF... (I'm a REAL smart one I know)
Fast forward to Saturday morning... My tabs were expired and I put that out of mind also (I have a tendency to do that... something I'm working on) - I was 2 blocks from my house and was pulled over. I got my driver's license out and told cop about my incident with the insurance - he went to go run my driver's license and said he'd be right back... it was a LONG TIME... anyone who has ever been pulled over knows that that is NO GOOD.
He comes up to my car and said, "Suzanne... I pulled you over because your tabs are expired... BUT I have to cuff you and take you in ... there is a warrant out for your arrest." I was SHOCKED! Doesn't this sound like a bad dream??
I've heard of that happening - but I never got any notice (because of the move). I told him that I lived 2 blocks away - so he followed me to my house so that my car wouldn't have to be towed (an extra $200) He walked me through everything that happened and let me call and text a few people - saying I'd just have to put it away from the people from the jail came out... so I was cuffed and driven off in the back seat of a police car... It was surreal!
I was FRISKED!! It is NOT an experience like at the airport. The booking lady put me into a CELL... yah - I was IN A CELL.
I sat down and cried (2 tears) and then was like, "BUCK UP SUZY... You're here! You were stupid - it's an expensive lesson to learn - but not the end of the world! Make the most of it!" So I started to pray.
There was a woman laying on the floor under a blanket and I started to think about teen challenge. She asked what time it was and we started talking - she was in there for a DUI, theft and running from the cops. She said she would be there for the weekend and had been waiting to be "booked" since 6pm... She said she was going to court on Monday (today) to see what would happen. They were talking about sending her to some home... She started to say, "tee..." I said, "Teen Challenge?" She said, "Yah, that's it!" I started to tell her about it - that they've got the highest recovery percentage and that I have a friend that works for them. I told her it would be hard - but will be good - and if she can go there - to do it. She was then taken out of my cell to be "booked" We saw each other again when I was being booked and smiled across the way.
I was out of there at about 3:45 - so it took about 2 hours - but I'm so glad for the timing (in the night)- 7 people were radioed in on my way out.
RC - came to pay my bail and pick me up. In it all - it seems pretty orchestrated. Like there was a plan - I'm not sure what it's all about yet - but I've seen glimpses of it.
Why I think it was orchestrated:
Marley - RC and Megan's 14 month old baby girl wouldn't go to bed that night... she was up until Midnight... which NEVER happens - she's usually asleep by 8:30pm at the latest. If she would have gone to bed - RC & Megan would have been asleep... and they wouldn't have had their phones on them. I may have had to stay overnight and then wouldn't have had my phone to text and give all of the details. I couldn't get a hold of Kyle and don't think my dad has a check card to get cash - so RC & Megan were really the only option and the closest to the jail.
I have been pretty raw ever since this happened. This weekend has not been the best - because of other details I won't go into.
But... ** GOOD NEWS! It is all taken care of!!
This morning I nervously went down to the courthouse - showed them my proof of insurance - they dismissed the charges - I will get my bail money back - AND didn't have to pay anything for the "warning"!!! How SWEET is that! I'm so thankful my car didn't get towed (That money would have been gone - no way of getting that back). I got my address on my license changed and my tabs updated! It all worked out.
I'm not sure exactly why I went through all of that yet...
1. lesson learned - DON'T PROCRASTINATE! get things done when they need to be done
2. lesson learned - there's a reason for everything - even though we may not see it
3. lesson learned - Don't Drive with out proof of insurance I guess it's "like murder in the traffic world"
If your tabs are expired... go now to get updated tabs!! run... or drive - but don't speed!
DETAILS: I was pulled over for speeding but didn't get a ticket - I got a warning for no proof of insurance. In my recent move I lost my card, and had made calls into my insurance agency to get it... I called 3 times before getting proof... a month later. By this time it was after the due date - so I put it out of my mind that I actually had to GO DOWN TO THE COURTHOUSE TO SHOW THEM THE PROOF... (I'm a REAL smart one I know)
Fast forward to Saturday morning... My tabs were expired and I put that out of mind also (I have a tendency to do that... something I'm working on) - I was 2 blocks from my house and was pulled over. I got my driver's license out and told cop about my incident with the insurance - he went to go run my driver's license and said he'd be right back... it was a LONG TIME... anyone who has ever been pulled over knows that that is NO GOOD.
He comes up to my car and said, "Suzanne... I pulled you over because your tabs are expired... BUT I have to cuff you and take you in ... there is a warrant out for your arrest." I was SHOCKED! Doesn't this sound like a bad dream??
I've heard of that happening - but I never got any notice (because of the move). I told him that I lived 2 blocks away - so he followed me to my house so that my car wouldn't have to be towed (an extra $200) He walked me through everything that happened and let me call and text a few people - saying I'd just have to put it away from the people from the jail came out... so I was cuffed and driven off in the back seat of a police car... It was surreal!
I was FRISKED!! It is NOT an experience like at the airport. The booking lady put me into a CELL... yah - I was IN A CELL.
I sat down and cried (2 tears) and then was like, "BUCK UP SUZY... You're here! You were stupid - it's an expensive lesson to learn - but not the end of the world! Make the most of it!" So I started to pray.
There was a woman laying on the floor under a blanket and I started to think about teen challenge. She asked what time it was and we started talking - she was in there for a DUI, theft and running from the cops. She said she would be there for the weekend and had been waiting to be "booked" since 6pm... She said she was going to court on Monday (today) to see what would happen. They were talking about sending her to some home... She started to say, "tee..." I said, "Teen Challenge?" She said, "Yah, that's it!" I started to tell her about it - that they've got the highest recovery percentage and that I have a friend that works for them. I told her it would be hard - but will be good - and if she can go there - to do it. She was then taken out of my cell to be "booked" We saw each other again when I was being booked and smiled across the way.
I was out of there at about 3:45 - so it took about 2 hours - but I'm so glad for the timing (in the night)- 7 people were radioed in on my way out.
RC - came to pay my bail and pick me up. In it all - it seems pretty orchestrated. Like there was a plan - I'm not sure what it's all about yet - but I've seen glimpses of it.
Why I think it was orchestrated:
Marley - RC and Megan's 14 month old baby girl wouldn't go to bed that night... she was up until Midnight... which NEVER happens - she's usually asleep by 8:30pm at the latest. If she would have gone to bed - RC & Megan would have been asleep... and they wouldn't have had their phones on them. I may have had to stay overnight and then wouldn't have had my phone to text and give all of the details. I couldn't get a hold of Kyle and don't think my dad has a check card to get cash - so RC & Megan were really the only option and the closest to the jail.
I have been pretty raw ever since this happened. This weekend has not been the best - because of other details I won't go into.
But... ** GOOD NEWS! It is all taken care of!!
This morning I nervously went down to the courthouse - showed them my proof of insurance - they dismissed the charges - I will get my bail money back - AND didn't have to pay anything for the "warning"!!! How SWEET is that! I'm so thankful my car didn't get towed (That money would have been gone - no way of getting that back). I got my address on my license changed and my tabs updated! It all worked out.
I'm not sure exactly why I went through all of that yet...
1. lesson learned - DON'T PROCRASTINATE! get things done when they need to be done
2. lesson learned - there's a reason for everything - even though we may not see it
3. lesson learned - Don't Drive with out proof of insurance I guess it's "like murder in the traffic world"
If your tabs are expired... go now to get updated tabs!! run... or drive - but don't speed!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Taking the Plunge
Why are some decisions so hard to make. Especially when there is something right in front of you that you KNOW you want... shouldn't those decisions just be "no brainers"?
But there is so much to weigh. There is so much to think about. Risks to analyze. What if you take the plunge and you fail? At least you know you tried right? What if the fear of not "making it" keeps you from taking the plunge... until it's too late?
What if you over think everything? Then you never know... Right? Where's the line between being smart and "safe" and taking a risk because you believe the risk is worth taking? People do it all day - everyday. Some succeed - some fail. It depends on what I put into it.
I feel like I need to dive in, I need to take the plunge. But will I be able to make it work? Will I succeed? If I don't - then what happens? If I don't try - will that be worse??
Once I have a few things in order I'll take the plunge. I'll go "full time" with lia sophia.
I'm excited.
But there is so much to weigh. There is so much to think about. Risks to analyze. What if you take the plunge and you fail? At least you know you tried right? What if the fear of not "making it" keeps you from taking the plunge... until it's too late?
What if you over think everything? Then you never know... Right? Where's the line between being smart and "safe" and taking a risk because you believe the risk is worth taking? People do it all day - everyday. Some succeed - some fail. It depends on what I put into it.
I feel like I need to dive in, I need to take the plunge. But will I be able to make it work? Will I succeed? If I don't - then what happens? If I don't try - will that be worse??
Once I have a few things in order I'll take the plunge. I'll go "full time" with lia sophia.
I'm excited.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Birthdays
Expectations.
Funny... when you have high expectations it's so easy to be disappointed... but when you truly don't expect anything - you can be so pleasantly surprised.
I'm easily satisfied... when people listen. I don't need big things.
A text message at Midnight, a drive out to a Pumpkin Patch, the scenic route back and dinner at Enjoy is perfect. The GPS added to the perfection. You were going to get me one for YOUR birthday - so you didn't have to listen to my lost stories... (even though I think you think it's endearing)... Thank you for being thoughtful!! And for a GREAT birthday.
Funny... when you have high expectations it's so easy to be disappointed... but when you truly don't expect anything - you can be so pleasantly surprised.
I'm easily satisfied... when people listen. I don't need big things.
A text message at Midnight, a drive out to a Pumpkin Patch, the scenic route back and dinner at Enjoy is perfect. The GPS added to the perfection. You were going to get me one for YOUR birthday - so you didn't have to listen to my lost stories... (even though I think you think it's endearing)... Thank you for being thoughtful!! And for a GREAT birthday.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Playing Catch Up
I love when you can get together with a friend that you haven't seen in YEARS and it's like no time has past at all!
Prayer
What we don't Know - Teach Us
What we don't Have - Give Us
What we are Not - Make Us
Pastor Troy - Grace Church
What we don't Have - Give Us
What we are Not - Make Us
Pastor Troy - Grace Church
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Little Things
make such a huge difference!
it's crazy how in a moment you can be so discouraged and down - but with one little thing your whole day and outlook is different!
i've been "cold calling" and called 8 people - with out a bite - either people are very satisfied with their title company right now - or have one that is attached to their company. i prayed, "Lord, please give me a bone... i need something". the next call i made was someone who was interested in seeing what we have to offer. then the next call the loan officer said that he remembered a closing we had a few months back and everything went GREAT... (GOOD TO HEAR!) the next call i was able to set up an appointment to meet with the loan officers in their office!
it's crazy what a little good news can do. i think we need to hear more of it right now! we need to laugh more - to talk about the GOOD things - to be there for each other when all that seems to be out there right now is negativity!
the truth is - it's pretty rough more most right now... but if we can see that and understand where everyone is coming from and get through it together - we will. we'll get through it! and it will be better - because we'll have each other to lean on!
i'm so thankful for my job and the people around me. it's great to surround yourself with positive people who will encourage you to pick yourself up by your bootstraps and do what you're supposed to do. not just to accept the negativity out there!
maybe it's good that the things that we've trusted in are being stripped away a bit - so we can know where we can truly trust?
i'm thankful for the little things that make a difference in my daily life - i hope i can give those little things to people - to make a small difference in encouragement!
it's crazy how in a moment you can be so discouraged and down - but with one little thing your whole day and outlook is different!
i've been "cold calling" and called 8 people - with out a bite - either people are very satisfied with their title company right now - or have one that is attached to their company. i prayed, "Lord, please give me a bone... i need something". the next call i made was someone who was interested in seeing what we have to offer. then the next call the loan officer said that he remembered a closing we had a few months back and everything went GREAT... (GOOD TO HEAR!) the next call i was able to set up an appointment to meet with the loan officers in their office!
it's crazy what a little good news can do. i think we need to hear more of it right now! we need to laugh more - to talk about the GOOD things - to be there for each other when all that seems to be out there right now is negativity!
the truth is - it's pretty rough more most right now... but if we can see that and understand where everyone is coming from and get through it together - we will. we'll get through it! and it will be better - because we'll have each other to lean on!
i'm so thankful for my job and the people around me. it's great to surround yourself with positive people who will encourage you to pick yourself up by your bootstraps and do what you're supposed to do. not just to accept the negativity out there!
maybe it's good that the things that we've trusted in are being stripped away a bit - so we can know where we can truly trust?
i'm thankful for the little things that make a difference in my daily life - i hope i can give those little things to people - to make a small difference in encouragement!
Friday, October 3, 2008
PMS
who ever came up with this?? because it sucks!
i am mad at the world today. sad with the world today. almost cried on my way to work. woke up annoyed. went to bed sad and expecting more. i am more needy than i usually am. i am focused on myself. i am worried (probably about nothing) i am crampy, hungry, and craving chocolate. i am bloated like no one's business. i'm pretty sure by the end of the day i'll be fine... but until then i feel like wearing a big sign that says, "WATCH OUT".
this sucks - but at least only comes once a month.
i am mad at the world today. sad with the world today. almost cried on my way to work. woke up annoyed. went to bed sad and expecting more. i am more needy than i usually am. i am focused on myself. i am worried (probably about nothing) i am crampy, hungry, and craving chocolate. i am bloated like no one's business. i'm pretty sure by the end of the day i'll be fine... but until then i feel like wearing a big sign that says, "WATCH OUT".
this sucks - but at least only comes once a month.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Svea Joy Leafblad
I can't wait to meet you!
Born to Amy & Eric Leafblad (big brother Soren).
September 24th (around 7:45pm)
Amy pushed for 20 mins.
I better have labor like this!! (years from now)
Pictures to come!
Born to Amy & Eric Leafblad (big brother Soren).
September 24th (around 7:45pm)
Amy pushed for 20 mins.
I better have labor like this!! (years from now)
Pictures to come!
Held
Two months is too little
They let him go
They had no sudden healing
To think that providence
Would take a child from his mother
While she prays, is appalling
Who told us we'd be rescued
What has changed and
Why should we be saved from nightmares
We're asking why this happens to us
Who have died to live, it's unfair
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held
This hand is bitterness
We want to taste it and
Let the hatred numb our sorrows
The wise hand opens slowly
To lilies of the valley and tomorrow
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held
If hope is born of suffering
If this is only the beginning
Can we not wait, for one hour
Watching for our savior
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held
Ali and Luke, I pray that you're held through this time. That you feel God's comfort and know his love and the love of all of us around you.
They let him go
They had no sudden healing
To think that providence
Would take a child from his mother
While she prays, is appalling
Who told us we'd be rescued
What has changed and
Why should we be saved from nightmares
We're asking why this happens to us
Who have died to live, it's unfair
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held
This hand is bitterness
We want to taste it and
Let the hatred numb our sorrows
The wise hand opens slowly
To lilies of the valley and tomorrow
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held
If hope is born of suffering
If this is only the beginning
Can we not wait, for one hour
Watching for our savior
This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive
This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held
Ali and Luke, I pray that you're held through this time. That you feel God's comfort and know his love and the love of all of us around you.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
verses
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification.
Romans 15:13
May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope.
Romans 12:9-12
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
1 Corinthians 13:8
Love never fails
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification.
Romans 15:13
May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope.
Romans 12:9-12
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
1 Corinthians 13:8
Love never fails
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Are we ever where we WANT to be?
I feel like I've learned in the last few years or so that none of us are where we want to be. There's always more - there's always another level to get to. (even if we're happy where we're at - other people tend to ask the question about the next level).
I think this can be a good motivating factor OR many times a question you KNOW is coming and either laugh because everyone asks it... or you get annoyed because you've heard it so much.
You graduated from High School, "Where are you going to college?"
You're in College, "What are you going to major in?"
You graduated from College, "Where are you going to work?"
You're single, "I need to introduce you to ______________."
Now you're dating, "When are you going to get married?"
You're married, "When are you going to have kids?"
You lost your baby, "When are you going to try again?"
You have 1 kid, "When's number 2 and 3 coming?"
You've got an apartment, "When are you going to buy a house?"
Are we just a culture who is not satisfied? Or are those just the natural things to ask... because those are the things that are "supposed" to happen? What happens when someone just doesn't know... or has chosen to stop planning - because things don't seem to go how you plan.
What about our relationships with God? I hear so many friends talking about how they aren't where they WANT to be or NEED to be.
I heard something that helped me in my life with how I view God and Christianity.
I heard it said that each of us has got the same amount of God available in our lives. If you think of a car - we all have a "FULL" tank, it is our choice to choose to "put ourselves in gear"
I don't think that life is meant to be a rat race - always seeking never finding. Or a game where God just holds a carrot in front of us. I believe that our relationship with God and daily life should be just even a simple prayer each day, "Lord, what can you do in me and through me - let me see what you see and be your love tangibly to everyone around me". I think that it means just giving of ourselves and taking things day by day.
We all screw up - we all feel the need to be somewhere else - whether it's wanting a S.O. (significant other) wanting to be married or have kids, or a bigger house, or a new car or purse or shoes. What we have is NEVER ENOUGH... but I think that's the point... WE HAVE ALL WE NEED - we just need to access it. We just need to see what we have and pursue that.
It's not about being good enough, or having enough. It's about what we can give. If we all thought about what we could give... I think we'd all be closer to where we WANT to be.
I think this can be a good motivating factor OR many times a question you KNOW is coming and either laugh because everyone asks it... or you get annoyed because you've heard it so much.
You graduated from High School, "Where are you going to college?"
You're in College, "What are you going to major in?"
You graduated from College, "Where are you going to work?"
You're single, "I need to introduce you to ______________."
Now you're dating, "When are you going to get married?"
You're married, "When are you going to have kids?"
You lost your baby, "When are you going to try again?"
You have 1 kid, "When's number 2 and 3 coming?"
You've got an apartment, "When are you going to buy a house?"
Are we just a culture who is not satisfied? Or are those just the natural things to ask... because those are the things that are "supposed" to happen? What happens when someone just doesn't know... or has chosen to stop planning - because things don't seem to go how you plan.
What about our relationships with God? I hear so many friends talking about how they aren't where they WANT to be or NEED to be.
I heard something that helped me in my life with how I view God and Christianity.
I heard it said that each of us has got the same amount of God available in our lives. If you think of a car - we all have a "FULL" tank, it is our choice to choose to "put ourselves in gear"
I don't think that life is meant to be a rat race - always seeking never finding. Or a game where God just holds a carrot in front of us. I believe that our relationship with God and daily life should be just even a simple prayer each day, "Lord, what can you do in me and through me - let me see what you see and be your love tangibly to everyone around me". I think that it means just giving of ourselves and taking things day by day.
We all screw up - we all feel the need to be somewhere else - whether it's wanting a S.O. (significant other) wanting to be married or have kids, or a bigger house, or a new car or purse or shoes. What we have is NEVER ENOUGH... but I think that's the point... WE HAVE ALL WE NEED - we just need to access it. We just need to see what we have and pursue that.
It's not about being good enough, or having enough. It's about what we can give. If we all thought about what we could give... I think we'd all be closer to where we WANT to be.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Good Friends
There is nothing like a good friend.
One who knows how you are at hello.
I am so thankful for the great friends in my life.
The trust.
The encouragement.
The laughter.
The comfort.
The joy.
The hard times that we get to the other side.
The shoulder to cry on.
The chocolate to (try) to melt for a fountain and eat together.
The prayers for each other.
The text messages.
The little things.
The smiles.
The kids that I get to be "almost aunties" to.
The relationships to watch and learn from.
The expansion of views.
The acceptance of who YOU are... just because you're a friend.
Knowing that no matter how much time has gone by - there is something there that bonds you. Because you're my friend.
Thank you for adding to my life.
One who knows how you are at hello.
I am so thankful for the great friends in my life.
The trust.
The encouragement.
The laughter.
The comfort.
The joy.
The hard times that we get to the other side.
The shoulder to cry on.
The chocolate to (try) to melt for a fountain and eat together.
The prayers for each other.
The text messages.
The little things.
The smiles.
The kids that I get to be "almost aunties" to.
The relationships to watch and learn from.
The expansion of views.
The acceptance of who YOU are... just because you're a friend.
Knowing that no matter how much time has gone by - there is something there that bonds you. Because you're my friend.
Thank you for adding to my life.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Movin on Out... (echo - movin on out)
We are ALMOST all moved out. Just one more trip back to the Savage house and then Krista and I will no longer be roommates. It's a sad day and exciting at the same time.
It's sad that we won't be able to go across the hall, eat dinner together, check facebook together and talk about who's doing what (that's what you do on facebook right?) and just have time "accidentally" together... we both are hardly ever home - but that time that we have with each other is so nice - it will be sad to not have that. I'm so thankful for that time together.
It is an exciting thing - because it means new beginnings for both of us. It's a tangible step TO the next steps in our lives. She's going to Australia in February and I'll have my debt paid off quicker AND get organized (I don't have enough space to NOT be).
It's exciting too... because we will have to PLAN times together - instead of just knowing that we'll see each other when we see each other.
It's an emotional weekend. But good. I'll post some pictures from the move - it was crazy getting a storage shelf from my bedroom upstairs down the steps, around the railing and out into the dinning room... Each of us was stuck at least once... I was squished up against the wall, Krista was caught in the bathroom, dad in the corner and mom with her legs underneath it... This weekend has definitely been a bonding time. Joel you were mentioned many times... Mom of course took pictures of everything - so you'll be able live vicariously through those.
Excited for the New Beginning!
It's sad that we won't be able to go across the hall, eat dinner together, check facebook together and talk about who's doing what (that's what you do on facebook right?) and just have time "accidentally" together... we both are hardly ever home - but that time that we have with each other is so nice - it will be sad to not have that. I'm so thankful for that time together.
It is an exciting thing - because it means new beginnings for both of us. It's a tangible step TO the next steps in our lives. She's going to Australia in February and I'll have my debt paid off quicker AND get organized (I don't have enough space to NOT be).
It's exciting too... because we will have to PLAN times together - instead of just knowing that we'll see each other when we see each other.
It's an emotional weekend. But good. I'll post some pictures from the move - it was crazy getting a storage shelf from my bedroom upstairs down the steps, around the railing and out into the dinning room... Each of us was stuck at least once... I was squished up against the wall, Krista was caught in the bathroom, dad in the corner and mom with her legs underneath it... This weekend has definitely been a bonding time. Joel you were mentioned many times... Mom of course took pictures of everything - so you'll be able live vicariously through those.
Excited for the New Beginning!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Suzy: "Why are there so many mushrooms in the lake?"
Joel: "Suz... those are snail shells"
This weekend was so great... and YES - that really did happen. I swear they looked like mushrooms! I was so confused.
Joel came into town to "surprise" my mom - which thanks to a half overheard conversation she was only HALF SURPRISED... it was still fun though! Joel took a road trip with Jamie - to take her to school in FL. They made about a week of it - and then he stopped in MN on his way back out to Portland.
I miss that kid so much! I wanted as much time with him as possible. My aunt and uncle let us use their cabin to get away - then we went up to Hibbing/Chisholm to visit with Tiff's family and visit her grave site - then Joel hung out with MN friends - and I FINALLY saw the Dark Knight with Krista and Bucky - (it wasn't as freaky as I thought it would be... long... but good). Then this morning we all went to Southbridge. Joel got about an hour and a half of sleep - but was a trooper and went anyway. I got to introduce Joel and Kyle to each other. Which I almost forgot to do... because it feels like they should just know each other! We had a nice lunch (at Perkins...) When it was set in stone that Joel was coming - he texted me to make sure we went there - and since that's my favorite place to go and split a salad with a sample platter I was game for it!
Seeing Joel was so good for me! Spending quality time with him even better. Most times he's in town we SEE each other - but to truly have one to one time with him - where we can goof off together and talk hasn't happened the last couple times he's been in town. I think just knowing that "we'll always be here" for each other - it's easy to take that time for granted. But there is such a HUGE reminder - that we're not guaranteed tomorrow - so we HAVE to make the most of the time we have together. I hope that I don't take that time for granted again!
Knowing what is important in life is one thing... Family, the people you love, Friends, work etc... but making it a priority is something completely different. This visit - spending time with Joel was a priority! It was nice! I wouldn't trade that time for anything!
Good to see you Bro!! We will be out to visit you soon... hopefully not in the rainy season! I love you!
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(that's a hug... for those who don't know)
This weekend was so great... and YES - that really did happen. I swear they looked like mushrooms! I was so confused.
Joel came into town to "surprise" my mom - which thanks to a half overheard conversation she was only HALF SURPRISED... it was still fun though! Joel took a road trip with Jamie - to take her to school in FL. They made about a week of it - and then he stopped in MN on his way back out to Portland.
I miss that kid so much! I wanted as much time with him as possible. My aunt and uncle let us use their cabin to get away - then we went up to Hibbing/Chisholm to visit with Tiff's family and visit her grave site - then Joel hung out with MN friends - and I FINALLY saw the Dark Knight with Krista and Bucky - (it wasn't as freaky as I thought it would be... long... but good). Then this morning we all went to Southbridge. Joel got about an hour and a half of sleep - but was a trooper and went anyway. I got to introduce Joel and Kyle to each other. Which I almost forgot to do... because it feels like they should just know each other! We had a nice lunch (at Perkins...) When it was set in stone that Joel was coming - he texted me to make sure we went there - and since that's my favorite place to go and split a salad with a sample platter I was game for it!
Seeing Joel was so good for me! Spending quality time with him even better. Most times he's in town we SEE each other - but to truly have one to one time with him - where we can goof off together and talk hasn't happened the last couple times he's been in town. I think just knowing that "we'll always be here" for each other - it's easy to take that time for granted. But there is such a HUGE reminder - that we're not guaranteed tomorrow - so we HAVE to make the most of the time we have together. I hope that I don't take that time for granted again!
Knowing what is important in life is one thing... Family, the people you love, Friends, work etc... but making it a priority is something completely different. This visit - spending time with Joel was a priority! It was nice! I wouldn't trade that time for anything!
Good to see you Bro!! We will be out to visit you soon... hopefully not in the rainy season! I love you!
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(that's a hug... for those who don't know)
Monday, July 28, 2008
It's been WAY too long
doing nothing but tan, eat and relax (while the boys fished). this weekend was great! thank you to tyler and kristen for making bucky's surprise so perfect!! it was an awesome weekend - and long overdue. the fish was great - fried and baked. yah... i said it THE FISH WAS GOOD! i've decided i like cabin fish - but that's the only kind... i think! it's good to get back into reality. but everyone needs a cabin to go to!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Moral Dilema
So say an ambulance was driving next to you on the highway...
They pull up to your car and ask for your number - you speed up and laugh. They catch up to you and say, "Call Me 911"
What does a girl do?
(REALLY happened to a friend of mine) made me laugh a bit and made her day! ;O)
They pull up to your car and ask for your number - you speed up and laugh. They catch up to you and say, "Call Me 911"
What does a girl do?
(REALLY happened to a friend of mine) made me laugh a bit and made her day! ;O)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Being a lia sophia Advisor
"Is like Christmas... Only about 1,000 times better. You don't have to say 'THANK YOU' and you ALWAYS get what you want"
Liz LaLonde - newest lia sophia Advisor - on the Wigstadt Team
I LOVE IT!! That is going to be my new tag line! It makes me crack up every time I think about it. It's perfect! She's perfectly right - why haven't I thought of that? She hasn't had her first show yet... and I've been selling for a year and a half. I love it! She's going to do awesome!
We'll build a team in GA!
Liz - I'm so excited for you! It's a New Beginning! I think it will help to look back and see that there are many positive changes coming! I love you!
Liz LaLonde - newest lia sophia Advisor - on the Wigstadt Team
I LOVE IT!! That is going to be my new tag line! It makes me crack up every time I think about it. It's perfect! She's perfectly right - why haven't I thought of that? She hasn't had her first show yet... and I've been selling for a year and a half. I love it! She's going to do awesome!
We'll build a team in GA!
Liz - I'm so excited for you! It's a New Beginning! I think it will help to look back and see that there are many positive changes coming! I love you!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Law of Attraction
I've been thinking a lot about this lately. You become what you think about. The power of thought is so much greater than I've ever given it credit!
I've experienced this a bit in my careers... all of them. Wherever my mind is... my life follows.
When I think I CAN'T do something... I can't. When I think I can - it usually happens. It's a little crazy the "pep talks" that I have to give myself in the morning - but they work. If I have a big meeting or sales call or party - I've gotta pump myself up for it. There's an anxiety that comes - but once I get my mind in the right place... it's a motivator instead of a deterant.
There is SO MUCH to taking CONTROL of your thoughts. Your life will go where your thoughts lead you.
I heard Chuck Swindall the other day on the radio talking about how "we all have what we need inside of us... When we have a relationship with God we have access to everything HE does." That was freeing to hear... that I don't have to STRIVE to be something else - I just have to "put into gear" what is already in me.
I don't think we can always be in a good place in our thought life - but I see the difference when I'm there.
So what are you attracting?
I've experienced this a bit in my careers... all of them. Wherever my mind is... my life follows.
When I think I CAN'T do something... I can't. When I think I can - it usually happens. It's a little crazy the "pep talks" that I have to give myself in the morning - but they work. If I have a big meeting or sales call or party - I've gotta pump myself up for it. There's an anxiety that comes - but once I get my mind in the right place... it's a motivator instead of a deterant.
There is SO MUCH to taking CONTROL of your thoughts. Your life will go where your thoughts lead you.
I heard Chuck Swindall the other day on the radio talking about how "we all have what we need inside of us... When we have a relationship with God we have access to everything HE does." That was freeing to hear... that I don't have to STRIVE to be something else - I just have to "put into gear" what is already in me.
I don't think we can always be in a good place in our thought life - but I see the difference when I'm there.
So what are you attracting?
Almost Christmas
Can't wait to get home to open my blue boxes.
I'm a dork! I know it - but I CAN'T WAIT to see all of my new jewelry!
Woo Hoo... I'm sure I'll blog more about it!
I'm a dork! I know it - but I CAN'T WAIT to see all of my new jewelry!
Woo Hoo... I'm sure I'll blog more about it!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Trying...
To Turn Over A New Leaf
So organization has never been one of my strong points. (understatement right?)
Last Thursday I had a dear friend come over to help me go through some of my stuff, to help me "de-clutter" my life. We spent 4 hours on it and barely scraped the surface. We got rid of a few bags of garbage and she got 2 bags of clothes... so it worked for both of us.
My dad has always talked about "having systems" we tend to tease him about it, but I'm finding myself CRAVING systems in my house now.
I've gotten good advice that when I leave my car to take something in with me. And when I come home from a trip to unpack right away - no matter how tired I am. Having a day set each week for laundry - no matter how much or little I have. Things like that, that are common sense to some people - for some reason don't connect in my head. It's time to be a big girl now and take care of these things!
I am a clutter FREAK. I hate it. I hate when it's around. But not enough to do something about it. Those who know me can attest that my room has been clean about 5% of my life. I don't know if I should be admitting this to the public... BUT maybe it's part of the turning?
I don't want to be a clutter freak. I don't want to be a pack rat. Is there a support group for this? If there is I should sign up for it. That's what I need - something else that I'd be waisting time talking about my "problem" instead of just taking care of it! Hopefully the leaf will be flipped soon.
I always say "when ____________ happens I'll start being organized". Really? It's just time to start! I've lived in denial for so long...
Can't change where I've been. I can work on the things that are worth working on. This is worth working on! - I may always tend toward being messy... that's ok with me - it's who I've been and where I've been - BUT that doesn't give me an excuse to stay there.
If you've got any pointers... I'm all ears!
So organization has never been one of my strong points. (understatement right?)
Last Thursday I had a dear friend come over to help me go through some of my stuff, to help me "de-clutter" my life. We spent 4 hours on it and barely scraped the surface. We got rid of a few bags of garbage and she got 2 bags of clothes... so it worked for both of us.
My dad has always talked about "having systems" we tend to tease him about it, but I'm finding myself CRAVING systems in my house now.
I've gotten good advice that when I leave my car to take something in with me. And when I come home from a trip to unpack right away - no matter how tired I am. Having a day set each week for laundry - no matter how much or little I have. Things like that, that are common sense to some people - for some reason don't connect in my head. It's time to be a big girl now and take care of these things!
I am a clutter FREAK. I hate it. I hate when it's around. But not enough to do something about it. Those who know me can attest that my room has been clean about 5% of my life. I don't know if I should be admitting this to the public... BUT maybe it's part of the turning?
I don't want to be a clutter freak. I don't want to be a pack rat. Is there a support group for this? If there is I should sign up for it. That's what I need - something else that I'd be waisting time talking about my "problem" instead of just taking care of it! Hopefully the leaf will be flipped soon.
I always say "when ____________ happens I'll start being organized". Really? It's just time to start! I've lived in denial for so long...
Can't change where I've been. I can work on the things that are worth working on. This is worth working on! - I may always tend toward being messy... that's ok with me - it's who I've been and where I've been - BUT that doesn't give me an excuse to stay there.
If you've got any pointers... I'm all ears!
Monday, June 30, 2008
No better place to work
than LifeTime Fitness Pool.
How sweet is it to sit outside and get a tan while working.
I put together a few "drop" catalogs today by the pool. (for those of you asking "what's a 'drop catalog'" ... our catalog changes twice a year - so I mark up catalogs with the word "drop" over items that are being discontinued - so customers will know which items they would have to get now if they want to purchase them because this is the last month to buy these items before the catalog changes next month).
*** This months' special is the best of this catalog - Buy 1 Item @ Regular Price (always your least expensive) Get 2 Items @ Half Price (always your MOST expensive) - so you are always getting the most for your money!
It was nice... and my skin is a little darker because of it! Now it's on to the boring stuff inside. Fun while it lasted and a great way to start the day!
How sweet is it to sit outside and get a tan while working.
I put together a few "drop" catalogs today by the pool. (for those of you asking "what's a 'drop catalog'" ... our catalog changes twice a year - so I mark up catalogs with the word "drop" over items that are being discontinued - so customers will know which items they would have to get now if they want to purchase them because this is the last month to buy these items before the catalog changes next month).
*** This months' special is the best of this catalog - Buy 1 Item @ Regular Price (always your least expensive) Get 2 Items @ Half Price (always your MOST expensive) - so you are always getting the most for your money!
It was nice... and my skin is a little darker because of it! Now it's on to the boring stuff inside. Fun while it lasted and a great way to start the day!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
is Sprinting bad for you?
there's a season for everything.
I've never been a runner... I want to will myself to enjoy running. But bottom line is... I am a wuss! Maybe someday I will run.
I'd like to sprint right now. But should probably train slowly. I have never been great with discipline and training - but I think it's time to start.
I've heard from runners that the training you put in before the race is crutial to how you complete it. So while training may seem long - it prepairs you. So though I want to sprint. I'll start to walk, jog and then run. I want to put the work in to get the best results. Who knows maybe someday I'll run a marathon??
First I've got to start with a BLOCK!
I've never been a runner... I want to will myself to enjoy running. But bottom line is... I am a wuss! Maybe someday I will run.
I'd like to sprint right now. But should probably train slowly. I have never been great with discipline and training - but I think it's time to start.
I've heard from runners that the training you put in before the race is crutial to how you complete it. So while training may seem long - it prepairs you. So though I want to sprint. I'll start to walk, jog and then run. I want to put the work in to get the best results. Who knows maybe someday I'll run a marathon??
First I've got to start with a BLOCK!
Krista - Africa - Australia
Living with my sister has been such a joy! We've been close for the majority of our lives - really only fighting over clothes, shoes and when we are PMSing. If we get into it... all that we have to do is apologize (one of us) and hug and then the other apologizes and everything is fine. We're pretty easy to please.
Krista is in Africa right now - on a Safari. She was there building a school room for orphans - through the Watoto Ministry. We went to Africa a few years back with my dad. It was one of the best weeks of my life - it's amazing to be able to give and know that what you did will make a difference in a few people's lives. When we were there we built a home for 8 orphans. Krista has been back twice now and was able to see the home we built. I feel so blessed to have been a part of it. And having the chance to almost DIE in the Nile river... if you want to know I'll tell you the story. To see more information about the Watoto Ministries visit: www.watoto.com
I am excited for Krista. She is planning on moving to Australia to work there (for an undetermined amount of time)... she's got to go... so I can visit! I'm really proud of who she is! She is one of my best friends! Can't wait till she gets home!
(Joel your post will be coming soon!) love you both! SO glad you're in my life and that I get to call you family!
Krista is in Africa right now - on a Safari. She was there building a school room for orphans - through the Watoto Ministry. We went to Africa a few years back with my dad. It was one of the best weeks of my life - it's amazing to be able to give and know that what you did will make a difference in a few people's lives. When we were there we built a home for 8 orphans. Krista has been back twice now and was able to see the home we built. I feel so blessed to have been a part of it. And having the chance to almost DIE in the Nile river... if you want to know I'll tell you the story. To see more information about the Watoto Ministries visit: www.watoto.com
I am excited for Krista. She is planning on moving to Australia to work there (for an undetermined amount of time)... she's got to go... so I can visit! I'm really proud of who she is! She is one of my best friends! Can't wait till she gets home!
(Joel your post will be coming soon!) love you both! SO glad you're in my life and that I get to call you family!
SO there's THAT
Stacy London... wow!
We were at our lia sophia reach conference this week. It was AMAZING. I was ALMOST on stage - one qualified recruit away from meeting Tory Kiam - the owner of the company... Next Year - it will happen!
"Shut Up" Stacy London was great. LOVE HER! I learned a lot this week and was really refreshed to hear stories of how lia sophia has impacted thousands of women's lives around the country. It amazes the things that have been accomplished - because of the opportunity.
I met so many wonderful women this weekend! Hopefully lasting relationships will be built through the weekend! Many women have found "a family" in lia sophia and feel like we are able to make a difference in other women's lives.
With lia sophia we have got an amazing product to sell and company that backs it's advisors up 100% - but we are not about the jewelry first. It is a company that is thrilled to be able to make OUR dreams come true.
Whether it's a stay at home mom looking at bringing in some supplemental income. Or a 26 year old who has gotten "under it" in debt - because of stupidity. Or it's just someone who loves being with people, having a great time and likes the jewelry. lia sophia provides a tool that we can all have financial freedom and the freedom of time (eventually) to do what we want and be what we want. I have learned so much about myself through owning my own business. I have been able to see the areas I need work in and the areas that I excel at. The success of my business SOLELY relies on ONE PERSON... me. I will be made or broken through it. I'm excited to be continuously broken and made. I can't wait to see what the future holds... for myself, customers and my team!
2008 looks really great! (cliche... but true!)
www.liasophia.com/suzyjewels
We were at our lia sophia reach conference this week. It was AMAZING. I was ALMOST on stage - one qualified recruit away from meeting Tory Kiam - the owner of the company... Next Year - it will happen!
"Shut Up" Stacy London was great. LOVE HER! I learned a lot this week and was really refreshed to hear stories of how lia sophia has impacted thousands of women's lives around the country. It amazes the things that have been accomplished - because of the opportunity.
I met so many wonderful women this weekend! Hopefully lasting relationships will be built through the weekend! Many women have found "a family" in lia sophia and feel like we are able to make a difference in other women's lives.
With lia sophia we have got an amazing product to sell and company that backs it's advisors up 100% - but we are not about the jewelry first. It is a company that is thrilled to be able to make OUR dreams come true.
Whether it's a stay at home mom looking at bringing in some supplemental income. Or a 26 year old who has gotten "under it" in debt - because of stupidity. Or it's just someone who loves being with people, having a great time and likes the jewelry. lia sophia provides a tool that we can all have financial freedom and the freedom of time (eventually) to do what we want and be what we want. I have learned so much about myself through owning my own business. I have been able to see the areas I need work in and the areas that I excel at. The success of my business SOLELY relies on ONE PERSON... me. I will be made or broken through it. I'm excited to be continuously broken and made. I can't wait to see what the future holds... for myself, customers and my team!
2008 looks really great! (cliche... but true!)
www.liasophia.com/suzyjewels
Who knew...
Pea Pods and Pesto could be so good!
Good food. Good Company. The Good Book. I don't know if there is a better way to spend an evening... so far.
Good food. Good Company. The Good Book. I don't know if there is a better way to spend an evening... so far.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
breath deeply
you know the feeling when you hear your alarm in the morning and after hitting snooze a few times you realize it's REALLY time to get up. you roll over, turn the alarm off and take your first deep breath of the day. then lay there for a minute, stretch, relax a little and then get up to tackle your day. i feel like i've been able to breath deeply and relax and just BE. i wish more moments like this for everyone!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
10 Minutes - no biggie
BNI - business network international has been such a great group to be involved in. I had to give my "10 minute presentation" this morning about Executive Title and I was SO NERVOUS! I worked myself up for nothing.
I don't know if I would have my biggest account (with Wells Fargo) right now if it wasn't for BNI! The theory is that it is easier to refer your friends and family to other friends. So we meet every week (at 7am... YUCK) to build confidence in each other and learn about each other's business. There is only 1 person from each line of work allowed into the group so there is no competition for business. It's so great to get a "warm referral" rather than going out and "cold calling". Not that I don't LOVE cold calling...
What I was afraid this morning would flop, turned into a good confidence builder... so thanks BNI!
I tend to get more anxious than I need to for things like this - but I'm motivated to go earn more business relationships!
I don't know if I would have my biggest account (with Wells Fargo) right now if it wasn't for BNI! The theory is that it is easier to refer your friends and family to other friends. So we meet every week (at 7am... YUCK) to build confidence in each other and learn about each other's business. There is only 1 person from each line of work allowed into the group so there is no competition for business. It's so great to get a "warm referral" rather than going out and "cold calling". Not that I don't LOVE cold calling...
What I was afraid this morning would flop, turned into a good confidence builder... so thanks BNI!
I tend to get more anxious than I need to for things like this - but I'm motivated to go earn more business relationships!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Faithful
Morning by morning I wake up to find
The power and comfort of God's hand in mine
Season by season I watch Him, amazed
In awe of the mystery of His perfect ways
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He's always been faithful to me.
I can't remember a trial or a pain
He did not recycle to bring me gain
I can't remember one single regret
In serving God only, and trusting His hand
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He's always been faithful to me.
This is my anthem, this is my song
The theme of the stories I've heard for so long
God has been faithful, He will be again
His loving compassion, it knows no end
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He's always been faithful, He's always been faithful
He's always been faithful to me.
Song by Sara Groves
The power and comfort of God's hand in mine
Season by season I watch Him, amazed
In awe of the mystery of His perfect ways
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He's always been faithful to me.
I can't remember a trial or a pain
He did not recycle to bring me gain
I can't remember one single regret
In serving God only, and trusting His hand
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He's always been faithful to me.
This is my anthem, this is my song
The theme of the stories I've heard for so long
God has been faithful, He will be again
His loving compassion, it knows no end
All I have need of, His hand will provide
He's always been faithful, He's always been faithful
He's always been faithful to me.
Song by Sara Groves
Know Your Worth
"When you know who you are in Christ, a rest enters your soul that cannot coexist with striving and struggling. Just as darkness cannot coexist with light, striving for approval does not coexist with confidence in His grace. WHO YOU ARE matters more than what you do." - pg. 41 Extravagant Worship, Darlene Zschech
I've struggled for so long to "know who I am in Christ". The funny thing is I didn't realize that while I was struggling so hard to find this "peace" I just need to BE who I am. To know and be confident in who God has created me to be is enough.
This was such a great thing for me to read... when I know who I am... there is a rest and a peace that will cause me not to STRIVE to know who I am in him. Striving so hard gets so tiring!!
This was such a great thing for me to read... when I know who I am... there is a rest and a peace that will cause me not to STRIVE to know who I am in him. Striving so hard gets so tiring!!
I am finding that I have more "peace" about myself - so this makes me think that I'm learning who I am in Christ and becoming more confident in Him (if this quotation is true) which I think it is.
I am excited.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Other's seem to see...
"Everything is just more comfortable when you're in the room" - this was one of the best compliments I've received. Why is it that the person I would love to say that - doesn't feel it, think it, or communicate it? Is the grass always greener?
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