Why Do I Have Fears?

Tonight, along with my husband, I attended a prayer service for a state-wide day of prayer event. In which, by the way, my husband and I are participating in the area of worship. From the moment I arrived I could feel my heart race, my palms got sweaty and I was, internally, though maybe externall too, uncomfortable.
We arrived, were greeted by a lovely welcoming comitee, ushered to our seats and the first thing I lean over to tell my husband is, "That made me uncomfortable; when that happens I feel like my space was invaded." And although that is how I genuinely felt about it, did I have to voice it?
If by that last paragraph you haven't noticed, I'll tell you, I'm an introvert. I like my space and I rally like it when others have their own space too.
So, we were praying and people went to the front to pray for various needs. This went on throughout the service when the last prayer session was about to begin.
Now, I'm not going to say this to justify anything, but last night I had a migrane all night and woe to my surprise this evening before heading to the prayer service my headach returned, of couse it compared in nothing to the migrane I had last night. But come to my surprise the person in charge of that last prayer session asked me to go up and pray. I FREAKED! Turned to my husband, Julio, and said no! I declined the invitation to pray!!!
My mind was spinning.  I was freaking out, scared, confused and opted to decline a chance to pray. Of course my head hurt, it didn't impare me to pray. But my stomach churned, my pulse elevated and I got so nervous.
So the rest of the service a sat in my seat, with my nervous tic and embarrassed countenance.

This brought on a load of issues.  Frist off, I'm totally embarrassed. What was I thinking?  And of course my defense mechanism kicked right in and my outward façade was a determined, strong one. Secondly,  this put me in an awkward position. All I wanted to do was run, and I did. As soon as the final prayer was prayed and they began with the farewell song I slipped out of there, avoided eye contact with anyone or anything but the floor, went to the restroom and headed straight to the car. I told Julio I was going to the bathroom and I'd meet him out side. Thirdly,  I put Julio in a toughy. I new I had embarrassed him as well as soon as he told the leader 'she doesn't feel well and would rather not'. OMG!!! This made me feel a brazillion... I mean, a bazillion times worse!
So now, I began this post from the front seat of my car, waiting for Julio to come out and am now lying here in bed. We argued, he of course has the right to be upset, but I hold fast to my reasons.  Even if they do seem childish,  they are true fears I know I have to deal with and only with God's help will I ever get over them.
But my lingering concern is, Julio. He believes I had the obligation of praying, I of course don't. It was an invitation and I declined, it could have been handled differently,  yes. But he felt the need to go apologize to the pastor and try to explain my actions,  which he doesn't understand, to those who asked. So on our way home-silence!
We arrived he pointed out my faults. I expressed my points and the desire I have of him understanding my discomforts and then he watched some TV while I finished up this post. Now we are both in bed and I'm enjoying the sound of raindrops while wondering how this will be mended.

So, why the fears? Beats me! I stand in front of hundreds of people every week. The difference, I prepare and am not caught off guard. My defence mechanism kicks in when caught off guard. I normally have all week to prepare myself, and this time nothing.
So beyond making excuses all I can say is this exiguous area of my being creates more problems for me than a skunk in my trunk.

Now God, this is me asking You for wisdom and strength.

"Life didn't promise to be wonderful." ~Teddy Pendergras

Praying For My Husband

I got this from another friend =D, very wise to pray for your husbands, girls. Do feel free to post this on your wall to encourage your circle of friends!

by Nancy Leigh DeMoss 

“She does him good . . .” (Proverbs 31:12a)

Bless your husband by praying for him! The Apostle Paul instructed all Christians to pray for one another (Ephesians 6:18). This includes wives’ responsibility and privilege to pray for their husbands. Earnest prayer for your husband is good for him, for you and the spiritual health of your home (Proverbs 31:11-12).

Satan desires to destroy your husband, especially his character and his leadership in your relationship. Trust God through prayer as you daily surrender your husband and marriage to the Lord’s wise, loving care.

Day 1 Pray that your husband will grow spiritually and consider his accountability before the Lord. Pray that he will guard his heart by developing spiritual disciplines—Bible reading and study, prayer, meditation, scripture memorization, etc. (2 Peter 3:18; Prov. 4:23)

Day 2 Pray that your husband’s relationship with God and His Word will bear fruit in his life. Pray that he will be a man of wisdom and understanding, fearing the Lord. (Prov. 3:7, 9:10; Ps. 112:1)

Day 3 Pray that your husband will be humble and quick to agree with God about his sin. Pray that his heart will be tender toward the voice of the Lord. (Ps. 51:2-4; Micah 6:8)

Day 4
Pray that your husband will grow in leadership skills in your relationship—protecting and providing for you. Pray that he will lead you wisely and love you sacrificially, so that God will be glorified in your marriage. (Eph. 5:25-29; Col. 3:19)

Day 5
Pray that your husband will be faithful to his wedding vows. Pray that he will have a desire to cultivate your relationship as a sign of his loyalty and commitment to you, and as a picture of Christ’s love for the Church. (Prov. 20:6; Gen. 2:24)

Day 6
Pray that your husband will love righteousness and hate wickedness, especially the evils of the culture. Pray that he will recognize and avoid wickedness in his own life, and if necessary, take a clear, strong stand against evil. (Prov. 27:12; John 17:15; 1 Cor. 10:12-13)

Day 7
Pray that your husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate relationships with the opposite sex. Pray that his heart will be pure and undivided in his commitment to you. (Prov. 6:23-24, 26; Rom. 13:14)

Day 8
Pray that your husband will work hard to provide for your family, to the best of his ability. Pray that the character qualities necessary for a successful career and ministry will be a growing part of his character—persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind, organizational skills, positive relationships with people, determination, etc. (Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 15:58)

Day 9
Pray that your husband handle finances wisely, will have discernment concerning budgeting and investments, and will be a good steward of his money in regard to giving to the Lord’s work. Pray that money will not become a source of discord in your family. (Prov. 23:4-5; Rom. 12:13; Heb. 13:5)

Day 10
Pray that your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise his convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he needs to hide from others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12)

Day 11
Pray that your husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s heart before the Lord. Pray that he will listen to God and desire to do His will. (Prov. 15:33; Eph. 6:6)

Day 12
Pray that your husband will yield his sexual drive to the Lord and practice self control. Pray that your sexual intimacy together will be fresh, positive, and a reflection of selfless love. (Prov. 5:15, 18; 1 Cor. 7:3; Song of Solomon 7:10)

Day 13
Pray that your husband use practical skills to build your family and make wise decisions for your welfare. Pray that he will serve unselfishly. (Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3-4)

Day 14
Pray that your husband will speak words that build you and your family, and reflect a heart of love. Pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)

Day 15
Pray that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)

Day 16
Pray that your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray that he will not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies, but that he will experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the Spirit’s control. (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)

Day 17
Pray that your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life after Christ and strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)

Day 18
Pray that your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of eternity. Pray that he will reject materialism and temporal values and put God first in his life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5; Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)

Day 19
Pray that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will not give in to anger, but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)

Day 20
Pray that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray that he will not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the temptation to indulge in pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)

Day 21
Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)

Day 22
Pray that your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and with others. Pray that he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and yield any resentment and unforgiving attitudes to the Lord. (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)

Day 23
Pray that your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children wisely and loving them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)

Day 24
Pray that your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work and play. Pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)

Day 25
Pray that your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and injustice, and that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will protect you and your family from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)

Day 26
Pray that your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray that he will offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those goals that will bring God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)

Day 27
Pray that your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his body—the temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he will practice self-control by making wise food choices, and get sufficient exercise to stay healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 9:27)

Day 28
Pray that your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)

Day 29
Pray that your husband will surrender his time and talents to the Lord. Pray that his spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and in your home. (Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7)

Day 30
Pray that your husband will serve God and others with pure motives. Pray that he will obey the Lord from his heart, and glorify Him in everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)

Day 31
Pray that your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life. Pray that his attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he brings his thoughts into captivity to the Word of God. (John 8:44; 2 Cor. 10:4-5)

General Thoughts

Well today is no different that other days. I arrived at work, got the things I need to work on in order. I do however have several things roaming through my mind. I think about the weather and how in a matter of days it now feels like fall is arriving. I also think about all the little things that happen around me that so many time are taken for granted. I appreciate the clouds in the sky, the raindrops on my car, the breeze that clears the heat. I also contemplate the magnitude of God. All His wonders, His glory, His majesty in every little detail. Hes magnitude is truly unveild when I observe the smallet details. Where would I be without Him?

4th fo July Weekend

Well, today I'm in a country that doesn't celebrate the 4th of July but I'm still an American and along with my family I'm gonna celebrate our INDEPENDANCE!!!

I'm so proud to be an American and to be able to celebrate it, although I'm no another place. That small fact doesn't take away my freedom (the freedom that comes from being a US Citizen). I love my country, I love my people and I would NEVER change it.
Now lests get to the point here... Why do we have freedom?

I know many of us say, we have freedom because of those who fought for it. I agree with you, although I believe it goes much deeper than that. I think we continue to have freedom because of those who fight for it, and I am dang proud of those who did, and do and who will. But i know from all those history books I read while in school that our founding fathers did something that distinguishes our country from others. They created our foundations, our costitution and all our structure as a country on the Biblical principals of Theocracy.
Now, we have had our strays away from the Biblical principals yet our country, thanks to those who still hold on to those principals, has survived. We(those who still believe) recognize God as our God, honor our founding fathers, our costitution and our heritage. And I honestly believe that because of those we are a succesfull,  strong, influencial, mighty country, because our God is Strong, Mighty, Merciful and Loving.

So now all I gotta say is: GOD BLESS YOUR AMERICA!!!! And thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of it. - WHAT AN HONOR!!!

It's My Birthday

Ok well today is my birthday and I guess since I haven't blogged in a while I better do it today!!! Well I have many things to be thankful for - first off my Jesus and the ever-growing relationship we have, my family: Julio, Daddy, Mommy Nathan and Jonathan, you have always and always will be a VERY important part of my life. My friends and coworkers in the ministry - you help mold my charactar day by day.
I only wish to express myself in one other way and it is with these words, 'cause without YOU I would deffinitly not be here. I love you FATHER & may I never forget the reason that I live!!!

Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt.
Who am I?
That the bright and morning star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart.

Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.

I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours, I am yours.

Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again.
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me.

Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.

I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.

Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
Cause I am yours..
I am yours..

It's April Fools...

Well, it is April Fool's Day'but the post really has nothing to do with this holiday. =D
   I got to thinking the other day about how people are capable of making things easier and effective. I live in Mexico (and this is in no way directed to or puprosed to offend anyone). And if you have ever been here or lived here you will probably know what I'm talking about... One thing in this country, in which I have lived most of my life and absolutely ADORE, that buggs the heck out of me is the processes they make you go through in order to get anything done. For example: to get your licence you have to go to the issuing office and take 1)your birthcertificate, 2)your voters registration ID card, 3)a proof of address, and this is if you have a licence that needs to be renewed. If it is the first time you get your licence you must take the three things previously mentioned plus 4)a certificate declaring you have no legal allegations declared against you, 5)another certificate declaring you have taken a drivers course (if you are a minor), 6)once there you have to take a drivers test. Ok now I know most of you are thinking, "Well, when I went for my licence they asked me for several of the same things, so what is Natalie talking about". Ok here ges the process(for a first timmer): a) On Monday, you go to the main office and present the first 3 things mentioned (because this is all they tell you you need), b) they'll then tell you you have to all the way across town to process the certificate mentioned in #4 above. Now the problem with step #4 is that this certificate costs money and will not be ready in one day, so you have to go back the next day early in the morning to stand in line and be able to be attended during service hours. The next day you can go and pick up the certificate. c) Now that you have #4 you go back to the licence office and present the first three documents plus the fourth since that was the document you were lacking when you first went to the offices. d) The check your documents and tell you that step #5 is lacking too. (this is the part that buggs me, instesad of them telling you you needed certificates #4 & 5 they only told you about #4, so now...) e) now they send you BACK across town to ask for certificate #5, which also costs money. f) the same process has to be done as in B. g) you finally have all the documents/certificates you need. So you go to the licence office early the next morning and present all the documents. h)They receive them and now they tell you you need 2 copies of each document. i) you have to go find a place that will make the copies and by the time you do you will stand in line, and not be close to beeing attended, when the service hours our up. j)now it's the weekend, since it is a Gov. office they don't oppen os Sat. or Sun. so now you have to wait 'till Monday) Now it's Monday you wake up early to be within the first 20 people in line. You arrive and there are about 30-50 people ahead of you. You wait. l) Now that it's your turn you present all the documents, they aprove of them. *Whew* m) You take the driving test you pass. n) And now they ask you to pay and then wait till the licence is ready. WOO-HOO!!!! You have your first licence!!!! But the cost of the first licence (which has an expriation date within 1 year) cost you: more than a week to process the whole thing with the going back and forth, plus the money you have to pay for 2 certificate and the $450 pesos for the licence which is good for 1 year.
   Now isn't that just frustrating. (By all means this is just an example of where my fristration comes from)

I was talking to my husband the other day about the processes we have to go through, becuase in May I plan to submitt my Event Planning Business before Mexico's IRS equivalent and make it official. I'm excited!!!! Except for the whole process of going back and forth. Anyway, I asked Julio why things here weren't made to be more practical and I gave him the following example:
-If I owned a bussness that painted the lines in a parking lot and I had the option of using a pait brush or a spray gun, which would I use? Let's look at the pros and cons. Both get the job done. With a paint brush I need 5 people to get, lets say, 20 lines done in 1 hour. With a spray gun, I need 5 people to get 75 lines done in 1 hour. In 5 hours, with 5 people and paint brishes I get 100lines done. And if I have 5 guys for 5 hours and spray guns I get  375 lines done. I get more money and more work done right??? That is my way of thinking. But here in Mexico they decide to do it differently: They have 1 process, which requires 6 people - 1 person to receive documents, 1 person tu sign documents, 1 person tu make the change of info for the new documents, 1 person to charge you for the documents, 1 person to seal the new document(s), and last but not least 1 person at the pick-up window... Now please tell me that there are people more capable working at you office and can receive, verify, change info., sign, stamp, receive payment and deliver/send/or hand you your new documentation.....???? Plus that way I would only have to pay 1 person to do all 6 steps instead of payin 6 differnt people.

I wonder..... and will keep wondering I guess.....

Thanks for taking the time to read.

A New Outlook

Life is full of adventures, as I have said before. Life has been created with enormous blessings, from the beginning. It has it's ups and downs because of our nature but has been created for greatness. I have a new outlook on life. I don't want to be one of those mediocre people, like I used to be.

I want to be free, blessed and great. My relationship with the Lord needs to be deeper than it is now. I need to be likable, happy, agreeable, kind, loveable, loving, grateful, honest, understanding, gracious, faithful, along with may other qualities that He has that I need to perfect. I need to rely on Him to guide and protect me, not use my own strength and knowledge, but use wisdome that comes from spending time with Him. I want to be an example to others without having to go over and over the importance of them learning to be or do, but when they see me they see the example they need to follow. I want to be able to cry out to God at moments of distress and listen to Him as he instructs. I desire to constantly hunger for more of Him, need His presence, and long for His constant love. Faith, I want faith like no other that doesn't humanly doubt or have any other human characteristics. I need courage, courage to confront sin and to defend what is morally, ethically and spiritually correct.

I now understand that through my abilities this will never be accomplished. I require a relationship with You!!! An intimate connection that molds me into beeing more like you. I LONG FOR YOU!!!

The End Is Here...

It is inevitable, the end is near, well actually it is now here. Many things to still do, many I haven't even started =S Time flies. And the Bible has the end times described throughout. So, now it is here, as I mentioned before, inevitable.
So what are we to do??? Look ahead, never behind. Knowing that God has us by the hand. His mercies are forever!!! Prepare for what is to come beyond this point and enjoy the ride. Soak up all the trials and their lessons about life, love and for course about Who God Is. Love those around you like you've never loved them before. Forgive. Pray, pray for all those on your facebook, AIM and MSN, yes even those you have on there you really don't know. Pray for world peace, thogh it seems like a long shot, it is the desire of God's heart that there be pease amongst the beeings of this planet. Smile, smile because the earth would be one heck of an ugly place if the flowers never bloomed, the trees never grew and gave fruit, the animals never roamed and mirrors didn't exist. Breathe, breathe in the air that gives life before we make it disappear. Stand next to a tree and just breathe.
The month is over. So over that it is hard to even fathom that 2010 only has 4 months, 18 weeks, 122 days, 2928 hours, 175680 minutes, 10540800 seconds left in it. The end is now here. Say farewell to August and HELLO SEPTEMBER!!!!!!!

The Worth Of...Water

Have you ever asked yourself what the value or worth of water is? Here are some definitions of the word worth and value. (I'm only goning to place the ones relative to the post, you may view other definitions through the link).

Worth /wɜrθ/[wurth] (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/worth)
–preposition
1. having a value of, or equal in value to, as in money: This vase is worth 12 dollars.
–noun
2. usefulness or importance, as to the world, to a person, or for a purpose: Your worth to the world is inestimable.
3. value, as in money.
4. a quantity of something of a specified value: ten cents' worth of candy.
5. wealth; riches; property or possessions: net worth.

Val·ue /ˈvælyu/[val-yoo] (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/value) 
–noun
1. relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess.
2. monetary or material worth, as in commerce or trade: This piece of land has greatly increased in value.
3. the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for which it can be exchanged or in terms of some medium of exchange.
4. equivalent worth or return in money, material, services, etc.: to give value for value received.
5. estimated or assigned worth; valuation: a painting with a current value of $500,000.
6. denomination, as of a monetary issue or a postage stamp.
7. Ethics . any object or quality desirable as a means or as an end in itself.
–verb (used with object)
8. to calculate or reckon the monetary value of; give a specified material or financial value to; assess; appraise: to value their assets.
9. to consider with respect to worth, excellence, usefulness, or importance.
10. to regard or esteem highly: He values her friendship.

   Ok, we all know water is the one element nothing can live without. Now the key word here is live.
Plants, animals, humans, etc. must have water in some form to live. So here is my question, what is the true value or worth of water?
Ben Franklin once said, "When the well is dry, we know the worth of water." This statement affects the worth we give the water we have, or in some cases don't have.
   In Mexico you generally buy a 20gal. jug of drinking water to have at the office or at your home because the tap water isn't usually treated like it is in the USA. So, when a person goes to the store and buys a jug of drinking water he can pay anywhere from $9.00-$35.00 pesos for a single jug (it all depends on the brand name and where you buy it). Let's avarage this price out: $20.50 pesos per jug. That would put each gallon at about $1.03 pesos. Not bad considering that the exchange rate dollar-peso is around $1.00 to $12.80 m.n. That means, the gallon of drinking water in Mexico has an avarage value of $0.08 dollars.
   Now let's take a look at the price of water in the USA. A bottle of drinking water costs anywhere between $0.59-$1.29 for a liter of water. Of course, there is name brand water that will cost more and there may be generic brands which may cost less. Considering these costs the price per gallon is $2.36-$5.16. and the avarage cost is: $3.76 per gallon. That is about 4700% more than in Mexico!!!
   We see with this example that the value or worth of water in Mexico and USA changes...
Now, let me tell you a story about what happened in the country when the hurricane hit the Golf Coast and caused major damage to the northern part of Mexico. When the hurricane hit, rivers flooded and literally washed away most of the homes and roadways they came across. This, obviousley left many people homeless, jobless and of course in a state of panic and disorientation. The flooding caused damages to the water supply also. Sure there were millions of millions of gallons of water running through the streets and their livingrooms, but the water wasn't drinkable. So what happened to the drinking water? Because of the lack of supply and the inablilty to transport water and goods from other cities the prices of the water jugs became unbelievable. When a person normally could purchase a jug of water at $20.50 pesos, people were now having to pay no less than $150 pesos per jug. That is about 650% more than the avarage price.
   The worth and the value of the water during this emergency circumstance elevated so high that many people couldn't afford it but made the utmost effort to gather the means to pay for it because it was an essential to their survival. They could have made a 'homemade' water filter using, sand, rocks, a tin can, and some peices of cloth instead of paying such a high price, but the water was so important for them that they didn't care how much the water cost.
It is amazing to me to see how we place an enormous value on certain things like cars, yachts, planes, homes, education, fuel and even water but completeley lose focus of Him who provides the means to fulfill our every need. We give a major importance to the extra things we would like and leave out the essentials. I have never gone without shelter, food, a bed, water(although most times I think I drink more soda). Yet the value I place in the things I don't have is much more than those things I have and have always had. And not to mention the value and worth I give the ONE who has provided me with all the necesary things plus all the little extra things my selfish little me likes.
   He is the most valuable asset I have. He is worth so much more than I can fathom. Yet I tend to let Him warm the bench while I try to make the 3 point shot and win the game, when there is no doubt in my beeing that He is bigger, stronger and better than anything I can do.
Lord, You are my everything and my all. Without you and the worth you have given mw thourhg your Son, I am nothing.
I LOVE YOU!!!

Wednesday: Mid week!!!!

   We get closer to the weekend everyday. So... today is wednesday, another one of my busy days of the week. Today I have a meeting with the sound crew and need to talk to the mulimedia crew sometime soon. 
   We have an evening service and have been going through the book of Acts. Reminds me of IBC ;D
   I woke up this morning with an acute pain in my left ankle and as I looked down noticed it was quite bigger than it usually is; it was swollen as well. I iced it for a while until the swelling came down, but the pain hasn't gone away. I hope it does soon though 'cause it is quite uncomfortable.

  Changing the subject a little.

The state fair (FENAPO) is in town for the month. I love the fair. All the different attreactions, food, rides, haunted houses, food, concerts, cattle expos., acuariums, dolfin shows, bull fights, shark expo., clothing, food, and my favorite part the "gritones". The "gritones", which literally means 'screamers' are men that have variety stands of household products like blankets, kitchenware, plastic bins, buckets, trashcans, etc. and they, at each stand, act like auctioneers trying to sell their product for 'deal breaking' prices. It is so much fun watching them. Besides the things you can buy with the 'gritones', there are many things you can eat. There is a huge food court with traditional food from all across the state of SLP, but then there are food stands all thoughout the fairgrounds. People selling tamales, elotes, tacos, burritos, fruit cups, hambergers, hot-dogs, gorditas, chips prepared with salsa, quesadillas, and much, much more. I was telling my husband that he better thank God we don't live closer to the fairgrounds or I would be there everyday. 

  

   Well, I better get mentally, emotionally and physically ready for this evening. Wednesdays always seem to go by too fast. Hasta la vista - BB =D

Funny Bunny

A friend sent me this video. I love Pixar!! I liked and am sure you will too.
www.gamaniak.com/video-2822-presto-pixar.html&displayclivk=link
ENJOY!!!

Sunday: busiest day of the week

Ok so what ever happened to Sunday beeing the 'day of rest'??? Well, I believe it still is but definitley not the way one would expect it to be - "rest".
Today was very busy. I woke up at 7am, got ready for church and headed out. I arrived at the church and went staight into devotional with the worship team. After devo. we had a sound check and prayer time before service. When we exited the church to actually fill our tummies it was 2:40pm. We went to enjoy a great meal with mom and dad. Then at 6pm we had a meeting (at the church again) for the new members. So we just left the church, went home to change and now are at my mother-in-law's house to eat dinner.
Busy day, and now still keeping busy. Now I know my rest is in the LORD but come on, could my day be any busier??? I believe so...
God Bless

The Saddness of a Nation Under God

I was online today and came across this disturbing peice of news.
http://www.thefoxnation.com/justice/2010/08/06/sharia-law-comes-new-jersey
This is an article abuout the 'Sharia Law' beeing alowed in NJ. I'm also going to anex some information about the 'Sharian Law' So you can see some of the dangers the US is allowing to be part of our, not their, OUR nation.
http://www.bible.ca/islam/islam-kills-islamic-law-shariah.htm
http://www.americanthinker.com/2005/08/top_ten_reasons_why_sharia_is.html

It hurts to see such a GREAT NATION slowly crumble at the feet of deception.

New Adventures

This is the first day of this blog. Creativity flows as newness lingers for a while. I pray this be a new adventure but may serve as an outlet to many things I have observed throughout life as well.

Enjoy and please don't hesitate to comment.