Why I haven't been posting.......

This last month has been a whirl wind of activity and excitement. I have decided to share why I was unable to post for such a long time with photographic evidence.

So we've..

Spent time with visiting Grandparents...

Made Thomas The Train cupcakes for little Son's birthday...

Celebrated 9 wonderful years of Marriage (yes Baby went with us)...

Rode bikes with Grandpa...

Saw Sweet Daughter's Ballet Recital...

Went swimming...

Suburban broke down so we had to take public transportation everywhere, including the Ferry...

Went to the Fair to see Handsome Son's Blue Ribbon Art...

I went to a Padres Game (they won!!)...

and I made a diaper bag...

I've been very busy and couldn't even take a breath, let alone post a blog!!!

I know it may not seem like much in photos but trust me there's a whole lot that didn't get captured!

My crazy life

It seems like things keep spinning out of control, yes I know God's in control.

It has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. I'm glad I'm on though. My kids have been a wonderful treat and the keep me on my toes.

But life just throws these curve balls and I don't know how to play the game. Have you ever noticed that the moments between crazy are getting less and less. I really want the peaceful season to last longer.

My husband has this thing about knot holes, how God brings us out to the other side. It's his way of describing refining fire. It seems like we just go from one to the next. It's not always BIG things that are refining us, maybe just an illness or a over due bill. But those BIG things when they come it's just down right painful. I'm kinda of whining right now, it's just how I feel at the moment.

I know that we will come out on the other side stronger and closer to how God wants me to be.

I pray that it comes quickly, real quick!

living in community...

I have often wonder what people really think when I tell them I live In Community. I mean we all live in a community our neighborhood, the few blocks around our homes. Some even live in a gated community.

But I live in a share your life, your backyard, your lawn mower, your couch, and your dinner type of community. It's a joy and sometimes a struggle. When you let people in your life and share so much with them you really began to feel a connection, a family bond. So when there's mistakes and struggles and hard times it can be the hardest places to live. It's easier to turn a blind eye to peoples stuff when they don't live with you. But then you also don't get to really see who they are. What makes them special. You don't get to be encouraged when blessings are shared.

I can't imagine living differently. I'm very blessed to live in such a way that causes me to really care for others, and to dig deeper then the "how are you, just fine" stuff. It forces me to work on my junk too. If I don't then it's just magnified in the daily interactions with my neighbors.

My children really benefit living this way they have no shortage of love. They have so much "family" that is always looking out for them and they get so much encouragement and gentle correction from the Community. The kids have learned to love despite appearance, age, residence, and lifestyle. They have seen heartache and joy, and have so much compassion for people and genuine concern for the lost and broken. We don't shield them from the hardships we help them walk through it so they can see how much God loves and cares for us. They are learning to share the heavy yoke, and the blessings.

I hope that I will be privileged to live In Community for a very long time.

"All the believers were together and had everything in common... They gave to anyone who had need... They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts," Acts 1:44-46

More Pictures

A little bit about me

I have a wonderful and complicated life story. I'm just going to start with the basics.

I'm married to a wonderful man, we have been married almost 9 years. He is truly my best friend, he makes me laugh. I feel completely loved by him. I'm very blessed that we have both worked hard at staying married. It hasn't always been easy but God has brought us through stronger and closer together.

I have 4 awesome children. I did not know I could love someone the way I love them. They bring me such joy. I'm not always as gentle and patient as I would like to be. But I know that God has grace for me too.

I live in a christian community that is serving the needy and the broken. We serve and live together. Many of my neighbors are my closest friends. God has called us to share our lives with others so they see him in us. And that we may see God in them.

I have a loving family that has supported and encouraged me to do the things God has called me to do. I'm very thankful for them. I know that they prayed for me and laid the foundation for my life.

I'm many things, but a seeker most of all. I'm always seeking Christ to see who I really am.

Some of my favorite San Diego pictures, there's one missing couldn't find my picture of Downtown.

My 1st post

I'm starting this blog after many months of deliberating with myself. Do I have time to keep up with this, do I have anything to say, is there anyone out there who will read it? So here I am.

I have been feeling an urge, a "burning in my bones", to say a few things. I'm going to share my life, my beliefs, my joys and sorrows. I hope that as you walk this journey with me your encouraged, and maybe even a little inspired to take a look at your life and make room for change. "We could all use a little change." - Smash Mouth