9/11/14

Dear Heavenly Father,
I am so blessed.  In all these obstacles and hurdles, beacuse of you, I know there is a door.  With you by my side, I know I will find the knob in the darkness.
Amen
Thank you to everyone in my life...especially thr last couple days- K, C, and PM.  Each of you are above amazing and I appreciate the support. Sometimes there are moments it all seems too much and then I am reminded of how each struggle, each climb, each overwhelming moment, makes us learn a little more.  I am so grateful for the reminders.  As this week comes to an end, I am grateful that 13 years later, we have not forgotten.  I am grateful that my faith gets stronger every minute.  It is such an amazing feeling to feel my faith and belief getting stronger.  Over the years, it was just never clear to understand.  I am so blessed I found the courage to reach out.  I certaintly never thought I would have the courage to be an assistant let alone give a blessing with PM right there.  The encouragement is so overwhelming, thank you!!!
<3 Jen

9/3/14

Please pardon my delay in sharing my gratitude... I am so grateful to our Lord for giving me this amazing opportunity to live my life in a way that will Glorify and serve our Lord... I am so grateful and although do not always feel the "writing bug"...  I do each day and night remind myself of my attitude of gratitude.
Right from work, I was given the opportunity to watch Mackenzie in Karate action and see my son laughing and enjoying himself when asked to assist the younger group. (Later his group went and he earned his white belt) I am so proud of him!!!!  It is great to see them both enjoying this!!! Once that was over I was once again given the opportunity to look deep inside and find out more of what makes me who I am.  I may not respond well to this initially, but I really do appreciate the moments of clarity.
"What does nurturing mean to you?" Wow why is that so difficult to answer? "How do those words make you feel?"
Finally I was able to answer,
"Being given the opportunity to feel you matter to the person who is "nurturing" you". HMMM yeah, thanks C..... It was a good thing that HT's Healing Service was right after...  Dear Heavenly Father,Please look out for those who are in need, all who are returning to the classroom and especially help to calm the fears.  I know you hear all the prayers whispered in your ear and I ask that you provide me and those who are in need of answers, the guidance down the right path.  Amen

7/8/2014

What a year can do....One year ago today I started to run the workfirst program again for another non profit. it was a trying year.  I was not happy in the position... a year later I started a training for an interviewing position and turned down an opportunity to walk back into a classroom.  If things were different, perhaps it could have worked.. but really the responsible person in me knew there was no way.  Saturday night, I not only served with my love by my side.... I really did well... I felt how well I did... and was even reminded about how I used to be afraid of standing up in front of the congregation....
I know this is where I am supposed to be in this part of my journey.... working towards finding who I am and who I am to become..... with a love by my side, children following our moves and God directing this journey..... May we all have a wondrous Wednesday... Amen

6/24/14

Three years ago, my friend, his wife, their beautiful girls welcomed two beautiful babies into this world.  Five hours later they said goodbye to Cullen..... There isn't a day that goes by, I do not think about how amazing they all are.  No matter how crazy, no matter how stressful, life IS so precious!!!! Happy 3rd Birthday Cullen and Grady... May our Heavenly Father help you blow out your candles, Cullen and may your wings help Grady....

Tomorrow June 25, 2014- Allison and Taylor leave for their mission trip to Haiti! Please keep them in your prayers. May they serve God by serving those in need! May they be touched as much as those who reach out to them! Heavenly Father, keep them safe on their journey and bring them home to share the Good News of their adventure.
Let's start a prayer chain! Pass this on!
Amen

6/17/14

It seems many signs are coming along this week.  I am receptive to hearing them and trying my best to decipher how each sign should be interpreted.  I am blessed to have God on my side, a very supportive partner and wonderful children in my life.  Thank you for all the support..

Dear Heavenly Father,

I try each and everyday to not only live my life in a way that will glorify You, but that will also help my children to do so as well.  Thank you for standing next to me during this journey.  Thank you for giving me an amazing support system to help guide me along.  I will continue daily to keep the Faith that all will work out the way You want it to and until such time... I will be as patient as possible.

Amen

6/12/14

May we all go to sleep with the knowledge that "Each morning we are born again.  What we do today is what matters most."- Buddha

May tomorrow (Friday the 13th provide you with "a glad & fruitful day" -PM

Dear Heavenly Father,
The opportunity to follow YOUR path is a precious gift.  Thank you for taking my hand as I walk this journey. I understand there is a point and a lesson to learn from all experiences.  I am willing to take on this position if offered.  Knowing it won't be enough (but more than nothing), The hours won't work once the time change (and before than)- HOWEVER it is working with families and children 0-3 and does have medical / dental benefits!!!!!!  Please give a gentle point to my resume on sitting on a pile for review.
Amen

6/11/14

Dear Heavenly Father,
As I sit here... I just want to say.... Thank you.
Amen