I was on my way into Target today to get a gift for a friend of mine in the hospital. As I was walking in I saw a man in a wheel chair that was struggling. About 15 to 20 people passed him by.
I slowed and asked him if I could help.
His leg had fallen off of his wheelchair - so he couldn't move forward. He asked me if I could place his leg back on the chair. I said of course. He looked like he needed to be lifted up - and placed better in the chair. We both laughed a little and said that I couldn't help him with that.
We strolled in together.
It was a little difficult to understand him - but we talked for about 5 minutes.
His name is Bob.
He asked me if I knew of the actor Cary Grant - I said, "absolutely". He told me of his dinner with him in Vegas. It was a nice chat.
I told him that I had to get going to visit my friend. He asked me my age - and said if I was just a little older he would be interested to have lunch with me. He also mentioned that many people don't take the time to talk to him and he was thankful I did...
As I was saying that I needed to get going a woman came in and looked at me like, "are you ok" I smiled at her and finished my conversation with Bob and then went to find my gifts.
The woman waited for me and said, "Are you ok?" I said, "of course" she asked, "Did he ask you to stop" (or something like that) I said - "No I asked him if I could help him and then we were talking..." I was sort of thankful that she was concerned - but so turned off by it also...
HE'S A 60 YEAR OLD MAN in a wheel chair... What could he do to me? He hasn't had someone pay attention to in a while and needed help. I was happy to help him and hopefully add something to his day.
She seemed shocked by this and said, "Oh, OH - thank you so much! That is so nice! Thank you so much for helping him."
I was unnerved by her gratitude for talking to him. Isn't that normally what anyone would do if they see someone needs help?
Why was it such a shocker? Why did SO MANY people walk by and not notice him. Why was it such a big deal to be nice and helpful?
I got teary eyed in Target wondering how many times I pass people by?
Today I didn't. ... But why is it such a novelty to be nice?
Friday, January 30, 2009
STELLA is BACK!
I got my baby back! She is all clean and FIXED. I'm laughing at myself for how much I love my car - but I seriously do. I've missed my auto start so much. It was awesome how it all worked out...
My car had to go in - but the shop didn't have openings until the 26th... She was drivable until then. My parents and Megan were going out of town that day - so I had 2 options in cars to borrow. Megan and RC graciously let me use hers while she was gone... (so I didn't have to pay anything for a rental)... I got a call yesterday saying that she was done and I could come get her - but I wasn't able to yesterday (and honestly didn't have the money to go get her - $500 deductible)...
I've been on a CASH BUDGET... which is hard - because I am paying things off as I go - and don't have much extra right now for a cushion... SO - I wouldn't have been able to pick her up yesterday. I looked this morning and my check from ET was deposited already - so I could go get her! YAY!
I'm learning to rely on God for everything. My prayer has been that he would provide financially for what I NEED - not the extra's but what I need - I have seen that so many times I can't even explain. It's been amazing! Having total dependence on Him! He knows what I need - and he won't hold it back!
Stella's got her groove back! I love my car!
My car had to go in - but the shop didn't have openings until the 26th... She was drivable until then. My parents and Megan were going out of town that day - so I had 2 options in cars to borrow. Megan and RC graciously let me use hers while she was gone... (so I didn't have to pay anything for a rental)... I got a call yesterday saying that she was done and I could come get her - but I wasn't able to yesterday (and honestly didn't have the money to go get her - $500 deductible)...
I've been on a CASH BUDGET... which is hard - because I am paying things off as I go - and don't have much extra right now for a cushion... SO - I wouldn't have been able to pick her up yesterday. I looked this morning and my check from ET was deposited already - so I could go get her! YAY!
I'm learning to rely on God for everything. My prayer has been that he would provide financially for what I NEED - not the extra's but what I need - I have seen that so many times I can't even explain. It's been amazing! Having total dependence on Him! He knows what I need - and he won't hold it back!
Stella's got her groove back! I love my car!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Friends all over the world!
Crazy to think that in a month I will have 4 friends in 4 different countries ... FOR MONTHS!!
Right now I've got a friend biking across Africa! - so nice to hear from him.
I have a friend who is playing Basket Ball in Lebbenon - miss him.
My sister will be in Australia in a month - I'm so proud of her AND I don't know how I'm going to handle it!
My Brother will be in Peru in a month... can't wait to hear about his studies and adventures - there totally won't be a dull moment I'm sure!
My Mom and Dad are in the state - but getting away together for a week - this week.
My roommates Megan and Marley - are visiting Megan's family... (they're in the country just away... and right now)
My other roommate RC is going on a Mission Trip to Mexico in February...
HOLY CRAP!! I don't know if I've ever had this many people close to me take trips this close together or this far away for an extended period of time.
I'm not that great with Good Byes... they kind of freak me out. But I'm so excited for each person!
I guess I just have to plan a trip soon!
Right now I've got a friend biking across Africa! - so nice to hear from him.
I have a friend who is playing Basket Ball in Lebbenon - miss him.
My sister will be in Australia in a month - I'm so proud of her AND I don't know how I'm going to handle it!
My Brother will be in Peru in a month... can't wait to hear about his studies and adventures - there totally won't be a dull moment I'm sure!
My Mom and Dad are in the state - but getting away together for a week - this week.
My roommates Megan and Marley - are visiting Megan's family... (they're in the country just away... and right now)
My other roommate RC is going on a Mission Trip to Mexico in February...
HOLY CRAP!! I don't know if I've ever had this many people close to me take trips this close together or this far away for an extended period of time.
I'm not that great with Good Byes... they kind of freak me out. But I'm so excited for each person!
I guess I just have to plan a trip soon!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Can't get enough
Of my sister - before she goes!
Not really sure what to do about Australia... when should I go over with Krista?
I am DREAMING of going over there with her right now instead of the end of March. To help get her settled and to see everything with her. If I visit later... I don't think we will have as much time together.
BUT it's a lot to get together by February 24th. I guess if I'm supposed to go now - it will all come together and I'll go.
No matter when I go I have to get my stuff together to get a tourist VISA, buy a plane ticket, have spending money and pay bills BEFORE I go... there's a lot to think about and plan for in a little period of time.
It's been a great month for closings and lia sophia... so either way I should be able to swing it. I TOTALLY want to go now - but we will see.
I don't know if I can wait until March to go...?
Did I mention I need a Vaca right now??? And that I can't get enough of my sis before she leaves. I'm going to miss her - like no one's business. I wish she could just pack me up in her suitcase... I don't think I'm going to like this being half way across the world. Good that it's only for a short period of time!
PS - Joel should move back. Or closer. Or we could move out to him. I'm used to him being gone... but don't like being used to it.
Not really sure what to do about Australia... when should I go over with Krista?
I am DREAMING of going over there with her right now instead of the end of March. To help get her settled and to see everything with her. If I visit later... I don't think we will have as much time together.
BUT it's a lot to get together by February 24th. I guess if I'm supposed to go now - it will all come together and I'll go.
No matter when I go I have to get my stuff together to get a tourist VISA, buy a plane ticket, have spending money and pay bills BEFORE I go... there's a lot to think about and plan for in a little period of time.
It's been a great month for closings and lia sophia... so either way I should be able to swing it. I TOTALLY want to go now - but we will see.
I don't know if I can wait until March to go...?
Did I mention I need a Vaca right now??? And that I can't get enough of my sis before she leaves. I'm going to miss her - like no one's business. I wish she could just pack me up in her suitcase... I don't think I'm going to like this being half way across the world. Good that it's only for a short period of time!
PS - Joel should move back. Or closer. Or we could move out to him. I'm used to him being gone... but don't like being used to it.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sad Today...
Don't really know why I'm sad. But I am.
Life is good. It still will be good after February... (Joel & Krista leave the country for Peru and Australia)
I think realization is setting in now.
I'm SO EXCITED for both of them! They have to go - this is a chance of a lifetime! If I didn't have a bunch going on here I would want to be out of the country for a while too! To experience other cultures. To be immersed in it! To do something BIG on my own. There aren't TOO MANY people who can say they've lived in another country on their own for a while.
I'm missing my sister already and she's here! I feel like I can't get enough time with her before she leaves. I wish Joel were here so we could do the same thing with him!!
I can't wait to hear stories and see pictures and visit. But today I'm sad. It sucks.
Life is good. It still will be good after February... (Joel & Krista leave the country for Peru and Australia)
I think realization is setting in now.
I'm SO EXCITED for both of them! They have to go - this is a chance of a lifetime! If I didn't have a bunch going on here I would want to be out of the country for a while too! To experience other cultures. To be immersed in it! To do something BIG on my own. There aren't TOO MANY people who can say they've lived in another country on their own for a while.
I'm missing my sister already and she's here! I feel like I can't get enough time with her before she leaves. I wish Joel were here so we could do the same thing with him!!
I can't wait to hear stories and see pictures and visit. But today I'm sad. It sucks.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
I LOVE john legend!
Ran into you yesterday
Memories rushed through my brain
This Time - by John Legend. good song.
Memories rushed through my brain
This Time - by John Legend. good song.
HWY 100
A little shook up!
I was driving to a closing today - and the traffic in front of me started to stop. Some people were swerving to not hit the car in front of them. All of the sudden we were STOPPED. This lasted for 5 mins I called the office (I left early to get to my closing) to tell them that I didn't know what was going on... (I sat for another 35 mins)
Northbound Highway 100 in Edina was closed for hours Friday after a police chase and crash.
Around 2:00 p.m. a State trooper was chasing a driver who failed to pull over for a traffic violation.
The male driver turned north onto Highway 100 and stopped.
As the trooper approached the man's pickup truck, he drove away.
A short time later he hit a median wall and the truck flipped.
The man was ejected from the truck.
He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.
The State Patrol said alcohol was detected.
All lanes of northbound Highway 100 were closed between the Crosstown and Excelsior for an accident reconstruction team.
The traffic lanes have since reopened.
This happened about 30 cars in front of me. I saw police cars - rushing past to get to the scene. I saw cars in front of me getting OFF on the entrance ramp to the highway. The traffic behind me started turning around to get off of the highway on the entrance ramps. I was stuck... My client was stuck also. It was surreal. There was nothing we could do.
I got to my closing about a half an hour late... I figured I was about 2 mins away from being front row to the accident.
I'm thankful that I forgot my phone downstairs and turned around to get it! I don't usually stress about being late anymore... knowing that there is probably a reason for it. I've seen too many times in life things "work out" a certain way... and the timing was "right".
Good News - I got to all of my closings - it all worked out - and my car doesn't have more damage (than she already has... on the 15th Stella got in a fight with a snowbank... AND LOST and now needs $1100 worth of work to make her better).
Makes you think of all of the things you're thankful for.
I was driving to a closing today - and the traffic in front of me started to stop. Some people were swerving to not hit the car in front of them. All of the sudden we were STOPPED. This lasted for 5 mins I called the office (I left early to get to my closing) to tell them that I didn't know what was going on... (I sat for another 35 mins)
Northbound Highway 100 in Edina was closed for hours Friday after a police chase and crash.
Around 2:00 p.m. a State trooper was chasing a driver who failed to pull over for a traffic violation.
The male driver turned north onto Highway 100 and stopped.
As the trooper approached the man's pickup truck, he drove away.
A short time later he hit a median wall and the truck flipped.
The man was ejected from the truck.
He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.
The State Patrol said alcohol was detected.
All lanes of northbound Highway 100 were closed between the Crosstown and Excelsior for an accident reconstruction team.
The traffic lanes have since reopened.
This happened about 30 cars in front of me. I saw police cars - rushing past to get to the scene. I saw cars in front of me getting OFF on the entrance ramp to the highway. The traffic behind me started turning around to get off of the highway on the entrance ramps. I was stuck... My client was stuck also. It was surreal. There was nothing we could do.
I got to my closing about a half an hour late... I figured I was about 2 mins away from being front row to the accident.
I'm thankful that I forgot my phone downstairs and turned around to get it! I don't usually stress about being late anymore... knowing that there is probably a reason for it. I've seen too many times in life things "work out" a certain way... and the timing was "right".
Good News - I got to all of my closings - it all worked out - and my car doesn't have more damage (than she already has... on the 15th Stella got in a fight with a snowbank... AND LOST and now needs $1100 worth of work to make her better).
Makes you think of all of the things you're thankful for.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
one of those days
today seems to be just one of those days... where procrastination is constant.
I hate that! I hate these days. I don't know what it is - and I just can't shake it!
I'm so excited on many different levels. Business is going well. We will have 3 people added to our team in the next 2 weeks - which is SO AWESOME. And tomorrow is my busiest day out of the month for closings...
Personally I feel like I'm growing - and "getting things" growth that will last.
Emotionally I'm in a good place. So I'm not sure why I can't get ANYTHING done today.
I know that I've just come off of a few really busy weeks and am going into 2 EXTREMELY busy days... so do I just need to allow myself this day as a "breather"? But the thing is - I don't have time for it to be a breather! I can breath on Saturday.
Joel and I were talking last week (or maybe longer now) about procrastination and how it's hard to do what's not "comfortable" it's so easy to curl up in a ball and ignore that things that need to get done... I don't know if there's something extra in our blood or DNA that makes us more prone to this... but there is something about doing things last minute that gets me going. If it's not last minute - I don't feel the excitement about it. I've gotten better with this. But today has been a bad day for it.
Even as I write - I know I shouldn't be writing - I should be DOING what I need to... I thought maybe if I wrote about it I would get it out and miraculously be motivated.
We'll see. Hopefully that's the case!
I hate that! I hate these days. I don't know what it is - and I just can't shake it!
I'm so excited on many different levels. Business is going well. We will have 3 people added to our team in the next 2 weeks - which is SO AWESOME. And tomorrow is my busiest day out of the month for closings...
Personally I feel like I'm growing - and "getting things" growth that will last.
Emotionally I'm in a good place. So I'm not sure why I can't get ANYTHING done today.
I know that I've just come off of a few really busy weeks and am going into 2 EXTREMELY busy days... so do I just need to allow myself this day as a "breather"? But the thing is - I don't have time for it to be a breather! I can breath on Saturday.
Joel and I were talking last week (or maybe longer now) about procrastination and how it's hard to do what's not "comfortable" it's so easy to curl up in a ball and ignore that things that need to get done... I don't know if there's something extra in our blood or DNA that makes us more prone to this... but there is something about doing things last minute that gets me going. If it's not last minute - I don't feel the excitement about it. I've gotten better with this. But today has been a bad day for it.
Even as I write - I know I shouldn't be writing - I should be DOING what I need to... I thought maybe if I wrote about it I would get it out and miraculously be motivated.
We'll see. Hopefully that's the case!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The Easy Road
What's comfortable.
We are such creatures of comfort! I hate this. It can keep us trapped in places of our life where we shouldn't be - or arent' meant to be. Just to FEEL comfortable.
Not wanting to walk the hard road - the one that will bring lasting change - lasting results. Because of fear - or because of lack of desire - or follow through. Something may seem like a really good idea - and you know that it is the best for you - but the completion of that task - that's a different story! You like your comfort - even though you know it's not the best for you! (I like comfort... even though I know it's not the best).
I think that in life we don't spend enough time in the uncomfortable places. We want to get out of them as soon as possible. Maybe that's where the growth takes place. Maybe we should embrace that discomfort as much as we embrace comfort? Maybe we're meant to live there more. I wonder what MY life would be like if I embraced discomfort as much as I do what I love...?
I don't want to take the easy road - even though that is where I am prone to go. I want to seek out the hard road. What will bring the most character? What will build me the most - even though it's hard. I want it!
We are such creatures of comfort! I hate this. It can keep us trapped in places of our life where we shouldn't be - or arent' meant to be. Just to FEEL comfortable.
Not wanting to walk the hard road - the one that will bring lasting change - lasting results. Because of fear - or because of lack of desire - or follow through. Something may seem like a really good idea - and you know that it is the best for you - but the completion of that task - that's a different story! You like your comfort - even though you know it's not the best for you! (I like comfort... even though I know it's not the best).
I think that in life we don't spend enough time in the uncomfortable places. We want to get out of them as soon as possible. Maybe that's where the growth takes place. Maybe we should embrace that discomfort as much as we embrace comfort? Maybe we're meant to live there more. I wonder what MY life would be like if I embraced discomfort as much as I do what I love...?
I don't want to take the easy road - even though that is where I am prone to go. I want to seek out the hard road. What will bring the most character? What will build me the most - even though it's hard. I want it!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
What Church SHOULD BE!
Man Church was good today!
I almost didn't go... I was running late.
The only spots available where in the BACK ROW - by the time that I got there! Instead of being annoyed I was so excited! It has been awesome to see the growth at Grace in the last few months! I had visited years ago - and it just seemed too large - and I didn't feel connected. But in May I started going there and it has felt like home ever since.
One of the biggest reasons is the new Pastor that they (we...) have. His name is Pastor Troy Dobbs! He is my kind of Pastor! He says it like it is. I think that he has got a great grasp on God - and knows that he doesn't KNOW IT ALL ... but is confident in what he does know about God - and what he means for the church to be!
It seems like every week I have gone - God has used his sermons to touch my life specifically in the areas that I've needed him to! It has been great! Today - I was encouraged by the fact that the Church WAS what it should be. Pastor Troy's sermon was about our economy... the things that we should not do - we should not stop being generous... (that's the one that sticks out in my mind... there were 8) The thing that stuck out the most to me was the concern for the people in the congregation that have lost their jobs... or are worried that they will lose their jobs. He had a special time of prayer for them!
He asked us to truly BE the BODY OF CHRIST and pray for each other! Church isn't about going - singing - hearing something nice and then going home and staying the same! Going to Church should encourage us to be more Christ Like! And to be Christ Like wherever we go. If that is happening the Bible says that he'll draw people to himself! AND we GET to be a part of that!!
SO toady... I experienced what I believe the church is MEANT to be. And am exited to be that to the people around me!
I almost didn't go... I was running late.
The only spots available where in the BACK ROW - by the time that I got there! Instead of being annoyed I was so excited! It has been awesome to see the growth at Grace in the last few months! I had visited years ago - and it just seemed too large - and I didn't feel connected. But in May I started going there and it has felt like home ever since.
One of the biggest reasons is the new Pastor that they (we...) have. His name is Pastor Troy Dobbs! He is my kind of Pastor! He says it like it is. I think that he has got a great grasp on God - and knows that he doesn't KNOW IT ALL ... but is confident in what he does know about God - and what he means for the church to be!
It seems like every week I have gone - God has used his sermons to touch my life specifically in the areas that I've needed him to! It has been great! Today - I was encouraged by the fact that the Church WAS what it should be. Pastor Troy's sermon was about our economy... the things that we should not do - we should not stop being generous... (that's the one that sticks out in my mind... there were 8) The thing that stuck out the most to me was the concern for the people in the congregation that have lost their jobs... or are worried that they will lose their jobs. He had a special time of prayer for them!
He asked us to truly BE the BODY OF CHRIST and pray for each other! Church isn't about going - singing - hearing something nice and then going home and staying the same! Going to Church should encourage us to be more Christ Like! And to be Christ Like wherever we go. If that is happening the Bible says that he'll draw people to himself! AND we GET to be a part of that!!
SO toady... I experienced what I believe the church is MEANT to be. And am exited to be that to the people around me!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Elephant in the Room
I love getting to a new place in a relationship. Even if that means you have to walk through something hard. Really hard. Most of the time... that's when you KNOW what your relationship is made of ... IF you get to that other side.
Some friendships come and go. People are in your life for a time - and then they are not. Then there are the friends that you fight for. Because they are a part of you. Not just a part of your life - but a part of you. They are TRULY the friends that will be for good. For life. It's not just the fluffy things that you say. But it's truth!
I just had a first "non fight" but hurtful time with a dear friend of mine. I honestly didn't ever think we would be in the spot we were today - we are so similar and are strength and encouragement for each other. It was a little scary not knowing how we would handle it. But as we talked - we agreed that our friendship is more important than anything that we could face professionally and that we would work at shrinking the elephant now in the room.
We just got off the phone and everything is good. I am SO EXCITED for this next year! We will be doing a triatholon together... we both have got a lot of changes in life and a lot of growth that has been happening! So this isn't going to stop that! Nice to get to the other side - and know that a friendship is for REAL - not just circumstantial! That those connections are true and real!
2009 - I'm excited to see what I'm made of... and what the relationships I invest in are made of!
Some friendships come and go. People are in your life for a time - and then they are not. Then there are the friends that you fight for. Because they are a part of you. Not just a part of your life - but a part of you. They are TRULY the friends that will be for good. For life. It's not just the fluffy things that you say. But it's truth!
I just had a first "non fight" but hurtful time with a dear friend of mine. I honestly didn't ever think we would be in the spot we were today - we are so similar and are strength and encouragement for each other. It was a little scary not knowing how we would handle it. But as we talked - we agreed that our friendship is more important than anything that we could face professionally and that we would work at shrinking the elephant now in the room.
We just got off the phone and everything is good. I am SO EXCITED for this next year! We will be doing a triatholon together... we both have got a lot of changes in life and a lot of growth that has been happening! So this isn't going to stop that! Nice to get to the other side - and know that a friendship is for REAL - not just circumstantial! That those connections are true and real!
2009 - I'm excited to see what I'm made of... and what the relationships I invest in are made of!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
RCE
TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!
I feel like I'm having a baby or something... or it's the day before my wedding. I don't know what EITHER of those is like - but I'm assuming it's something like this. It doesn't seem like IT'S HERE... but it is!
There are so many things still to do. But it's under control. There is so much anticipation! I can't wait to be able to provide a girls night out for so many women! We have about 128 RSVPed... so that is SO MUCH FUN!
I hope people are blessed by this event!
Every woman wants to feel special - NEEDS to feel special and loved and Beautiful!
We GET to provide that tomorrow. We GET to provide a fun experience - a night where every women will feel special. A night where we can all get what we need out of it!
It's been amazing to see it all come together! Having an idea come alive is amazing!
I can't wait for our Red Carpet Event!
I feel like I'm having a baby or something... or it's the day before my wedding. I don't know what EITHER of those is like - but I'm assuming it's something like this. It doesn't seem like IT'S HERE... but it is!
There are so many things still to do. But it's under control. There is so much anticipation! I can't wait to be able to provide a girls night out for so many women! We have about 128 RSVPed... so that is SO MUCH FUN!
I hope people are blessed by this event!
Every woman wants to feel special - NEEDS to feel special and loved and Beautiful!
We GET to provide that tomorrow. We GET to provide a fun experience - a night where every women will feel special. A night where we can all get what we need out of it!
It's been amazing to see it all come together! Having an idea come alive is amazing!
I can't wait for our Red Carpet Event!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Memories
How and why does our sense of smell bring back memories so quickly... how are those memories so strong and vivid? Memories can replay like a movie.
When I get a whiff of my mom's perfume I remember my childhood and am comforted.
When I smell my favorite smells - I'm relaxed - energized - encouraged.
When smells like these linger - it's awesome!
But what about when you're surprised by a smell and it brings memories of a time that you'd like to forget. You haven't thought about that time or those memories in such a long time... and don't want to go there... BUT smell brings you back to that place.
There's no asking if you want to go there - you're just taken there. AND can't shake the memories until the smell is gone...
I love the ability to smell... it would be nice if we could choose the memories attached!
When I get a whiff of my mom's perfume I remember my childhood and am comforted.
When I smell my favorite smells - I'm relaxed - energized - encouraged.
When smells like these linger - it's awesome!
But what about when you're surprised by a smell and it brings memories of a time that you'd like to forget. You haven't thought about that time or those memories in such a long time... and don't want to go there... BUT smell brings you back to that place.
There's no asking if you want to go there - you're just taken there. AND can't shake the memories until the smell is gone...
I love the ability to smell... it would be nice if we could choose the memories attached!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Models
I got to be a stylist today ... it was a lot of fun! We've got 5 girls fitted so far for our Red Carpet Fashion Show!
How great to be able to find clothes that bring out the best aspects of a person's figure - and also to be able to find jewelry that enhances someone's natural beauty. I LOVE it!
Can't wait to show them off to everyone!
How great to be able to find clothes that bring out the best aspects of a person's figure - and also to be able to find jewelry that enhances someone's natural beauty. I LOVE it!
Can't wait to show them off to everyone!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Another Good One - by your side
Why are you striving these days
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away
Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Look at these hands and my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, I love you
I'll never let you go
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away
Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Look at these hands and my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, I love you
I'll never let you go
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Something to think about...
I wish I was more than a man.
Have you ever felt that way?
And if I had to tell you the truth,
I’m afraid I’d have to say
That after all I’ve done and failed to do
I feel like less than I was meant to be.
And what if I could fix myself?
Maybe then I could get free.
I could try to be somebody else
Who’s much better off than me.
But I need to remember this
That its when I’m at my weakest I can clearly see
He made the lame walk, and the dumb talk
And He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time,
yet He knows our deepest desperate need.
And the world waits, while His heart aches,
To realize the dream.
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live through you and me….
What if you could see yourself
through another pair of eyes?
And what if you could hear the truth,
instead of old familiar lies?
And what if you could feel inside
The power of the Hand that made the universe
You’d realize…..
He made the lame walk, and the dumb talk
And He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time,
yet He knows our deepest desperate need.
And the world waits, while His heart aches,
To realize the dream.
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live through you and me….
All our hearts they burn within us.
All our lives we’ve longed for more.
So let us lay our lives before
The One who gave His life for us.
He made the lame walk, and the dumb talk
And He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time,
yet He knows our deepest desperate need.
And the world waits, while His heart aches,
To realize the dream.
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live through you and me….
Let Him live through you and me…
"What would life be like" lyrics - Big Daddy Weave
Have you ever felt that way?
And if I had to tell you the truth,
I’m afraid I’d have to say
That after all I’ve done and failed to do
I feel like less than I was meant to be.
And what if I could fix myself?
Maybe then I could get free.
I could try to be somebody else
Who’s much better off than me.
But I need to remember this
That its when I’m at my weakest I can clearly see
He made the lame walk, and the dumb talk
And He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time,
yet He knows our deepest desperate need.
And the world waits, while His heart aches,
To realize the dream.
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live through you and me….
What if you could see yourself
through another pair of eyes?
And what if you could hear the truth,
instead of old familiar lies?
And what if you could feel inside
The power of the Hand that made the universe
You’d realize…..
He made the lame walk, and the dumb talk
And He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time,
yet He knows our deepest desperate need.
And the world waits, while His heart aches,
To realize the dream.
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live through you and me….
All our hearts they burn within us.
All our lives we’ve longed for more.
So let us lay our lives before
The One who gave His life for us.
He made the lame walk, and the dumb talk
And He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time,
yet He knows our deepest desperate need.
And the world waits, while His heart aches,
To realize the dream.
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live through you and me….
Let Him live through you and me…
"What would life be like" lyrics - Big Daddy Weave
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Organizing Events
Our NEW Spring/Summer lia sophia catalog comes out in February
SO... we're having a RED CARPET EVENT to premier our new line of jewelry
A few months ago I heard the idea of doing a Fashion Show as a premier ... I hadn't even thought of this. It just clicked with me - that this is what we were going to do!
We have the PERFECT venue (a church in Bloomington) - I saw in my head how it all would come together!
The point of the evening is to show off our new line - but MORE to show everyone that comes an amazing time!
We don't really get many chances to dress up (as women outside of High School) and the majority of us LOVE to dress up and have a special occasion! I'm so excited to be able to provide that!
We will have a RED CARPET. We will have Paparatzzi. We will have Food and Drinks. We will have drawings for gifts. A FASHION SHOW and VIP seating for the FASHION SHOW.
I get to put together the outfits for the FASHION SHOW - the jewelry and the clothes. ALL of the outfits are being provided by the BUCKLE at the Mall of America! I am so excited about this! It's amazing when people get behind an idea of yours and support you! We've got 7 sponsors for the evening so far!
We will be giving away gifts all through out the night. Jewelry. FREE Facials. FREE Massages. FREE pair of jeans from the Buckle. Gifts from a Health Club. Mary Kay. ReMax. Executive Title.
It's so awesome when it all comes together! When what you see in your head happens!
I really love organizing events!
January 15th 2009 - our RED CARPET PREMIER EVENT - Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
It will be a blast!
SO... we're having a RED CARPET EVENT to premier our new line of jewelry
A few months ago I heard the idea of doing a Fashion Show as a premier ... I hadn't even thought of this. It just clicked with me - that this is what we were going to do!
We have the PERFECT venue (a church in Bloomington) - I saw in my head how it all would come together!
The point of the evening is to show off our new line - but MORE to show everyone that comes an amazing time!
We don't really get many chances to dress up (as women outside of High School) and the majority of us LOVE to dress up and have a special occasion! I'm so excited to be able to provide that!
We will have a RED CARPET. We will have Paparatzzi. We will have Food and Drinks. We will have drawings for gifts. A FASHION SHOW and VIP seating for the FASHION SHOW.
I get to put together the outfits for the FASHION SHOW - the jewelry and the clothes. ALL of the outfits are being provided by the BUCKLE at the Mall of America! I am so excited about this! It's amazing when people get behind an idea of yours and support you! We've got 7 sponsors for the evening so far!
We will be giving away gifts all through out the night. Jewelry. FREE Facials. FREE Massages. FREE pair of jeans from the Buckle. Gifts from a Health Club. Mary Kay. ReMax. Executive Title.
It's so awesome when it all comes together! When what you see in your head happens!
I really love organizing events!
January 15th 2009 - our RED CARPET PREMIER EVENT - Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
It will be a blast!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Don't want to go in there...
So I was sitting at home this afternoon - looking at the door to my storage closet. I wanted to start the year off right - organizing - getting things ready for this year. In business. Personally. Everything. My storage room hasn't really been touched since I moved in. I just close the door - not looking at the mess or dealing with the mess. I go in as quick as I can to grab the one thing that I need and then leave right away.
It made me think of where I am in life... I think there are things in all of us - that we don't want to face. We don't want to see... but we have to!
I NEED to clean out that storage room to be the most productive that I can be! I need to clean out some things in life to live the most abundant life.
I'm excited for a New Year of Beginnings!
I will clean the closet.
It made me think of where I am in life... I think there are things in all of us - that we don't want to face. We don't want to see... but we have to!
I NEED to clean out that storage room to be the most productive that I can be! I need to clean out some things in life to live the most abundant life.
I'm excited for a New Year of Beginnings!
I will clean the closet.
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