Honesty

I love when you can have a real, crazy, soul lifting, HONEST, convo with friends! 

Last night, I was able to share with my beautiful friends, honest things. I woke up this morning feeling encouraged, loved, light hearted, and ready to take life on with fresh perspective!

I'm thankful for the friends I have in my life. I'm thankful that God has given me godly, caring, fun, women in my life, that encourage, stretch, and care for me! They also fill my heart with such joy as they come to our home and find relaxation here.

I would encourage everyone, take a step, share something honest with a person you trust. It's good for the soul. It encourages the sharer and the listener. It builds trust and relationship. It lets you see why God allows us to have friendships and relationship. Trust me, it is good!

Soundtrack

Yesterday was a bit of a blah day for me....I hate when I have days like this.
I felt:
 irritated
dissatisfied
sad
worried
unhappy
and I was comparing myself to so many others....that's probably my worst habit! I compare way too much.

Most of the things I long for and desire, I dont see as bad things, but they do distract me quite often. Oh man, if only I could just train myself to see all the good around me all the time. I need to see myself and my life, through Jesus eyes! Be grateful Rebecca!

So, sometimes I do wish there was a soundtrack accompanying me through life. I was listening to music and realized how much that would help those around me (specifically MK) to understand what I'm feeling in the moment....but that's just a silly dream :) 

I'm trying so hard to look on the bright side and be thankful for the "much" that I have...What a process!

Continuing on...

Timing

I've been learning a lot in the last year about Timing. Nothing seems to be in my timing, timing is everything, timing hurts, timing is surprising, timing makes me anxious, timing is hard to accept, timing...

You know how we're suppose to trust in God's timing?! We're suppose to know that his timing will work it out? Well, that's probably one of the hardest things for me. I like to plan. I like to have  an idea of what's going on. I like to have a little bit of control. That's not how God see's fit for me most of the time....

I've been processing the changes and timing's in my/our life right now and have started to see some of the good in God's timing.

We didn't go buy a house and therefore in this season of job hunting, we don't have to stress about a house payment (just rent :) )

We prayed and waited for a job for me and now I'm getting to have one of my favorite jobs ever!

We didn't rush into kids, so our season of just being married has brought a lot of growth, love and time.

We prayed for a church where we can grow, serve, and have community in and now are a part of the best church.

We allow each other to still be the person we were BEFORE marriage and are learning how to become one IN marriage.

Timing. Not always my favorite thing, but when you stop to reflect, it can be perfect!

2013!

Happy New year!
This is actually just a reminder to me, so that I remember the HAPPY part! I want to remember this year as HAPPY. Last year had it's not so HAPPY parts....but that's the joy of a new year! I have lots of ideas and need to prioritize them! I'm learning the older I get, the more I like fresh starts, new beginnings, and small changes! (notice I said small, I still don't care for big changes very much BUT small ones are ok!)

Life is certainly a journey and I hope to enjoy it :)

seasons

come and go. We are IN my favorite season, we are OUT of a rough season, and I'm looking forward to all the WONDERFUL things that are coming up!

Thank goodness there's the ability to change or i would go mad! I still don't always deal too well with changes around me but when you go through a rough patch, you can see change as a blessing!

I'm thankful...

100!

Happy 100 post to me! :) 

Here's some recent projects I've done, that I love! Most are inspired from Pintrest and others from blogs! I like to still add my own touches, so there's a uniqueness to them still :)

My own idea. My bridal bouquet...I will ALWAYS cherish this!

I got this idea from Daisy girl! My idea is to mark the places as we go! I just need to find a frame big enough now to hold it....

And lastly, I saw this idea on andersonfamilycrew! Loved it and now I'm obsessed with wanting to make it for every one I know! :)

Thank goodness for wonderful DYI projects! I love making my home, homey-er :)

More than I could imagine....

...things have changed LOADS! I can't even totally grasp everything! I have a new job, I'm able to breathe easier, I feel refreshed after a jaunt around California, I'm starting to commune with God again (that's been hard for a while...) and I am reminded that I am indeed, loved!

I'm thankful I've kept this "journal" of sorts, for me to realize all the change and be able to look back on it! I will post about our trip in a few days! Glad there's no pressure here!!!!!

 * I saw this on my Mom's fb....sorry, I don't know the source!