Friday, September 5, 2014

Cream Colored Ponies and Crisp Apple Streudle..



September favorite things
I am sure that you all will pick up on a couple common themes this month. We are going through a bit of transition.  But…it is glorious, and new and we have embraced it. Whether we like it or not…we are thrust in the face of change every 3 months or so (Well…in Rochester, NY it is often 6 months or so…J ) Happy Fall.
Cooler weather   (HA! )
Women of Faith- Best conference YET!
Patsy Clairmont- Not only is this little bundle of fire an inspiration to myself and millions of women all over the world…I finally got to meet her!!!
Let’s All Be Brave  by, Annie F. Downs-  Get it. Read it. Love it.
God’s Grace
God’s Mercy
Joyce Meyer 365 Devotionals.  There are MANY to choose from.  I am currently working through ‘Love Out Loud’  If you have the YouVersion Bible app- you can choose from all of her devotionals  for FREE on your phone!

My nieces and a GLORIOUS weekend of little girl love.
Veggie Tales. Need I say more?
The Best Yes  by, Lysa Terkheurst- Get it. Read it. Love it.  If you want to join the study I am leading….send me a message.
Papermate Flair pens. Is there ANY other writing utensil?
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel -  Just when I thought that getting my own light to do my own gel nails was enough…good ol’ Sally launches a new product. No light. 2 coats. Stays for 2 weeks AND comes off with regular ol’ nail polish remover!  No soaking in acetone! No scraping!  Just a goold ol’ cottom ball.  EPIC. Game changer.
Forgiveness
Labor Day
Harvest
Apples! (it’s early, but they are looking BEAUTIFUL)
Farmers Markets
My gift of creativity.  Thanks, God.
The Bible
My Faith in God’s Word and teaching
Change
The realization that I don’t NEED to fit a mold. -  I lived years 1-18 “needing” to fit a mold. “needing” to fit in. “needing” to be popular.  “needing” the approval of others. Then, I lived years 19-30 LIVING. I didn’t care what other people thought of me.  I didn’t care that my parents probably wouldn’t “approve” of my “look” or how I chose to live my life. 
THEN, I turned 30- I had the Dude. My body changed.  My career changed. My friends changed. My EVERYTHING changed. And, know what….my THOUGHTS changed. Back to my OLD way of wanting approval from any and all outside sources.  A few weeks ago, though, when I REALLY hunkered down and went to battle with my brain, I declared freedom from the “outside”. I have 3 little hearts to raise in one image alone. Jesus’. How could I do that authentically while I was striving to live in the image of society?  The good Lord gave me all that I need to live a happy life. I am going to be ME.  Different. Special. Creative. Glorious. Loving. Devoted. Mama. ME. Amen.
GraceYingling Jewelry on Etsy
Coco and Juan on Etsy
Sarah Clemens Clothing on Etsy
Beauty Batik Boutique
New Beginnings
Lisa Bevere-  I listened to her speak at W of F and am still thinking about her message.
Christine Caine- Again, listened to her speak and her message has not only resonated daily, it encouraged me…and my family…to follow God’s call and make a change that we were scared to make.
Muppets Most Wanted- pure awesomeness.
Mom’s Night Out-  best movie I have seen in years.  I laughed…A LOT.  I cried…A LOT. I LOVED it.
Sulferzyme-  Young Living has supplements too!  Member  number 1401485
Community- not just in the neighborhood sense. A REAL community. [CHALLENGE: look up the definition and write out what you want community mean to you.]
Leggings
Tall boots. -  soon.  I have faith.
My dad. His birthday is on the 21st.  Wish him happy birthday…and happy retirement. J
The stars
Friendly faces
New friends
Old friends
My 3 boys. – such joy…such deep, pure, palpable J-O-Y.

My husband. My partner. My Love. 

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