Stand Strong no matter what you are facing.
Walk in Quiet Confidence and Not in Pride.
Be Sure without being Stubborn~
Firm without being Unteachable ~
Enduring but not Discourteous~
Full of Truth balance with Grace~
People are often unreasonalble and Self-Centered ~ Forgive Them Anyway.
If you are kind people may accuse you of ulterior motives ~ Be Kind Anyway.
If your honest people may cheat you~ Be Honest Anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous~ Be Happy Anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow~ Do Good Anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may not be enough~ Give your Best Anyway.
For you see, in the END, it is between YOU & God.
It was NEVER between You and THEM.
I got this from someone at work and I have read it over and over. I need to read
it DAILY. It's so easy to just REACT to people, situations, circumstances, etc....
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Shane
Really should have been in Gymnastics....
WOW....I can't believe its been SO long since I posted!!!! Time just flys!!!
Well, anyhoo, its been a VERY busy few months. The new job is going great.
I absolutely love it! I work with a really great group of people. I'm still taking
pics here and there and I adopted a new dog. (We are still trying to figure out if
he's a keeper! I'll post a pic soon...)
Life is just going by too quickly....Montana is growning up and changing more and
more every day. I'm 25lbs down and counting. I could kick myself for letting
this happen to me!!!! Its SO much harder getting it off!!!!
I am of a THANKFUL HEART this holiday season. Although, life is NOT
turning out quite like I had planned I am attempting to make the best of it.
Unfortunately, I am more successful at it some days and a good bit less on others!
I find lately that I am struggling to FOCUS on ANYTHING. My mind is all over the
place!! I feel the need for CHANGE and thats really ironic because the older I get
the less I like change!
Truthfully, I don't even know why I blog. It's not like anyone is really reading it!!
I originally started blogging to expose my photography and then it kinda just grew
from there. I've invested so much time in it I hate to let it go..... I'm just thinking
out loud....hhhmmmm guess I'll post a few pics!
Well, anyhoo, its been a VERY busy few months. The new job is going great.
I absolutely love it! I work with a really great group of people. I'm still taking
pics here and there and I adopted a new dog. (We are still trying to figure out if
he's a keeper! I'll post a pic soon...)
Life is just going by too quickly....Montana is growning up and changing more and
more every day. I'm 25lbs down and counting. I could kick myself for letting
this happen to me!!!! Its SO much harder getting it off!!!!
I am of a THANKFUL HEART this holiday season. Although, life is NOT
turning out quite like I had planned I am attempting to make the best of it.
Unfortunately, I am more successful at it some days and a good bit less on others!
I find lately that I am struggling to FOCUS on ANYTHING. My mind is all over the
place!! I feel the need for CHANGE and thats really ironic because the older I get
the less I like change!
Truthfully, I don't even know why I blog. It's not like anyone is really reading it!!
I originally started blogging to expose my photography and then it kinda just grew
from there. I've invested so much time in it I hate to let it go..... I'm just thinking
out loud....hhhmmmm guess I'll post a few pics!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
It's a NEW Season...It's a NEW Day!
It it with great excitement and anticipation that I approach this next phase of my life.
NOoooo...I would NEVER have dreamed I'd be going at it alone with my precious
lil' Montana but nevertheless, I AM. (I mean I have really done it alone most of these
8 years anyway!)
AND, of course, I know that I am not totally alone. My Jesus is with me ALWAYS!!!
For that, I am SO THANKFUL!!!!
Anyhoo, Praise the Lord, my TEST at the studio has blessedly come to an END!!!!
I'm sorry to have to say it, but I met some of the most rude and ignorant people
during my time at Picture ME!
It is with GREAT GRATITUDE and EXCITEMENT that I am going into my
position at Eye Care Surgery Center!! I believe many opportunities are going
to be opened up to me in the near future. Lord help my brain to retain as I
study for my certification which will afford me higher pay!
My God has HIS hand on my life and I KNOW that HE is ordering my
every step! I have been in Ophthalmology since 2005 and I truly love it.
Of course, the eye is exactly like a 'camera' so maybe there is some
weird connection? jus sayin......
Have no fear, I will continue to operate my lil' ole photography business
on the weekends! So if you live in my area...CALL ME!!!
I have a whole NEW world that is getting ready to be opened up to me
at the sweet age of 44 (very soon to be 45! ssshhhhh) I really cannot
hardly believe it!!
With every pound that I shed over the next few months I am not only
shedding WEIGHT. I plan to let GO of alot of things along the weigh!!
(way...heeee) The burden from these past 6-8 years is being lifted!
I see the SUN shining through!!! I feel the cool breeze of fall.....
It REALLY is a NEW Day and a NEW SEASON!!!!
NOoooo...I would NEVER have dreamed I'd be going at it alone with my precious
lil' Montana but nevertheless, I AM. (I mean I have really done it alone most of these
8 years anyway!)
AND, of course, I know that I am not totally alone. My Jesus is with me ALWAYS!!!
For that, I am SO THANKFUL!!!!
Anyhoo, Praise the Lord, my TEST at the studio has blessedly come to an END!!!!
I'm sorry to have to say it, but I met some of the most rude and ignorant people
during my time at Picture ME!
It is with GREAT GRATITUDE and EXCITEMENT that I am going into my
position at Eye Care Surgery Center!! I believe many opportunities are going
to be opened up to me in the near future. Lord help my brain to retain as I
study for my certification which will afford me higher pay!
My God has HIS hand on my life and I KNOW that HE is ordering my
every step! I have been in Ophthalmology since 2005 and I truly love it.
Of course, the eye is exactly like a 'camera' so maybe there is some
weird connection? jus sayin......
Have no fear, I will continue to operate my lil' ole photography business
on the weekends! So if you live in my area...CALL ME!!!
I have a whole NEW world that is getting ready to be opened up to me
at the sweet age of 44 (very soon to be 45! ssshhhhh) I really cannot
hardly believe it!!
With every pound that I shed over the next few months I am not only
shedding WEIGHT. I plan to let GO of alot of things along the weigh!!
(way...heeee) The burden from these past 6-8 years is being lifted!
I see the SUN shining through!!! I feel the cool breeze of fall.....
It REALLY is a NEW Day and a NEW SEASON!!!!
Big 3rd Grader!
My babies first day of 3rd grade at a NEW school and she was not even nervous!
I think I was more apprehensive than she was.!!!
Of course, Chelsi had to come along for the big drop off!
She is used to going to the bus stop with us every morning but little
does she know that I will start a new job on Monday and she will
not be able to do that anymore =(
School has been in for a whole week TODAY.
So far - So good
We thank Aunt Tracie for the school shoes, mawmaw Diane
for the puppy lunch bag, Nanny for the booksak, Sis. Angie
for help with uniforms and Daddy for supplies!!!!!!
We are SO BLESSED!!!!
My God supplies ALL of our needs!!!!
We thank Aunt Tracie for the school shoes, mawmaw Diane
for the puppy lunch bag, Nanny for the booksak, Sis. Angie
for help with uniforms and Daddy for supplies!!!!!!
We are SO BLESSED!!!!
My God supplies ALL of our needs!!!!
=) =) =)
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
One in a Million Rose
'One in a Million Girlz'
Our Precious POM Pastors wife has such a burden for our girls...
she took it upon herself to instruct them in a 6 week course (during our mid-week
service time) just to let them know how SPECIAL they are!
At the end of the course they were recognized during our
morning worship service by being escorted by their fathers, presented
with a crown & rose; then they were taken out to an exclusive dinner
to Olive Garden! Montana SO enjoyed it.
Can you believe I FORGOT my camera!!!!!! The few pics I have
are from my Iphone, and I have yet to upload them.
At least I got a shot of the gorgeous rose and crown!!
Resting in Jesus
Like the Dew in the morning gently rest upon my soul....
REST JESUS!
I wish I could say that I NEVER worry or fret but that would NOT be the truth!!
I REALLY do have FAITH in God. Why can't I just sit back and RELAX while
I am waiting ....WAITING...and WaAaaiiiTTTing ????!!!!
I KNOW HE is up to something BIG concerning me.
I have been spending alot of 'quiet time' (during the moments
that I can) over the past couple of weeks;
worshipping, praying, seeking and attempting to LISTEN
for His voice; awaiting direction; needing some 'tidbit' of assurance that He
IS listening and HE IS working all things out to the GOOD for me !
Life is SO loud...work, traffic, people, media, kids, obligaitons, bills, sickness,
guilt, fear, confusion, betrayal....Sometimes ya jus gotta TURN IT ALL OFF!!!
Get in a QUIET place, b r e a t h e....and LISTEN.
a n d .be.reminded...
'HE is the Master Builder'
'Peace in the Midst of the Storm'
'For I know the thoughts and plans I have for you'
'When you pass through the waters I will be with you &
when you walk through the fire you will not be burned....'
'TRUST and Believe that HE IS a rewarder to those who seek him diligently'
(I could go on and on!)
These words resonate within my heart and brain constantly.
So since I know all of this..what's my problem?
Why do I let the enemy plague me with fear?
God has NEVER let me down yet!
HE has NEVER failed to show up on time!
Character is developed in the presence of adversity.
O.K.
Lord, I pray today that whatever it is that You are trying to perfect in me that I
fully allow you to accomplish it! I know that the longer I resist, question,
argue, cry and pout I am only prolonging the process.
I truly desire to EMBRACE this situation and move FORWARD.
I don't know how to cope with the fracture of a 20 year marriage!
I just DON'T.
Speak Lord -- I'm Listening.....
Ya know sometimes, God doesn't always answer right away, but He IS listening!
I feel such a blanket of SILENCE above me right now that it's unreal.
To watch the enemy violently destroy someone whom I loved and trusted
for over half of my life is painfully unbearable.
Yet it HAS happened. As Job so stated:
'the thing I've feared the most has come upon me'
STILL I WILL TRUST HIM
Yesterday, as I was loading my groceries in the back seat I
heard the gentle whisper of the Lord saying..
'REST IN ME'
I'm telling you, it stopped me dead in my tracks!
.........d e e p s i g h..........
HE IS LISTENING....HE WILL ANSWER
REST IN HIM
Puppy Lovin' Girl
My Girl LOVES,LOVES, LOVES Dogs!!!
She sleeps with them, (a different one every nite!)
doctors them, dresses them and YES sometimes
she enjoys acting like them!!!!!
She has said since the age of 4 that she is going to be a Veterarian.
I sure pray so!!!!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Halloween 09'
Montana and Caitlyn were going with MiMi to Aunt Sharons
for her Annual Halloween party...I just came across this pic today and
thought they just looked SO cute I had to post it!
(needless to say, they have both grown and changed ALOT since this event)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Most List
I SHOULD READ THIS EVERYDAY!!
The most destructive habbit - WORRY
The greatest joy - GIVING
The greatest loss - SELF-RESPECT
The ugliest personality trait - SELFISHNESS
The greatest shot in the arm - ENCOURAGEMENT
The greatest problem to overcome - FEAR
The most effective sleeping pill - PEACE OF MIND
The most crippling failure disease - EXCUSES
The most powerful force in life - LOVE
The most dangerous pariah - A GOSSIPER
The worst thing to be without - HOPE
The deadliest weapon - THE TONGUE
The two most power filled words - I CAN
The most worthless emotion - SELF PITY
The most beautiful attire - A SMILE
The most prized possession - INTEGRITY
The most powere channel of communication - PRAYER
The most contagious spirit - ENTHUSIASM
The most inportant thing is life - GOD
PASS IT ON.....
The most destructive habbit - WORRY
The greatest joy - GIVING
The greatest loss - SELF-RESPECT
The ugliest personality trait - SELFISHNESS
The greatest shot in the arm - ENCOURAGEMENT
The greatest problem to overcome - FEAR
The most effective sleeping pill - PEACE OF MIND
The most crippling failure disease - EXCUSES
The most powerful force in life - LOVE
The most dangerous pariah - A GOSSIPER
The worst thing to be without - HOPE
The deadliest weapon - THE TONGUE
The two most power filled words - I CAN
The most worthless emotion - SELF PITY
The most beautiful attire - A SMILE
The most prized possession - INTEGRITY
The most powere channel of communication - PRAYER
The most contagious spirit - ENTHUSIASM
The most inportant thing is life - GOD
PASS IT ON.....
Saturday, July 10, 2010
POM RWY 2010
Montana
NESA
TRACIE
TERRY
PASTOR
NESA
TRACIE
TERRY
PASTOR
Hannah Harkins
Michael Anthony
KERRY
JOSHUA
SOPHIA
RIAH
GABY
Red, White and You Day is a Community Event sponsored by the
POM...(Pentecostals of Mandeville) every Memorial Weekend.
There is barbque, cotton candy, snowballs, face painting, volleyball,
space walks, various contests and MORE...it's just a wonderful time
of FOOD, FUN and FELLOWSHIP for everyone!
I had to work, but I managed to get a little bit of time in at the
latter end of the day...Glad I was able to capture a few tid-bits!!!
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