Simple Update

Hi everyone.

It's good to be back. For a moment at least.

To be honest, I've missed blogging. I've missed connecting with you all online and sharing my life with you.

Lately I've been volunteering, sewing for the hospital, reading more simpleness books, enjoying family, helping making some films, and living life.

Things have been such a mix this year. I've had some really amazing things happen. Continuing to volunteer, family time, filming, etc. I've also had some hard thing come into my life. My Dad was diagnosed with a Cognitive illness, I've been struggling with discontentment, and trying to decide where God wants me.

It's been a year full of challenge and blessing. And through it all God has been there, loving me, helping me, showing me the way to go. Even though I've been confused, I've never been alone. Even though life has been difficult at times, I've always had the strength to get through. Even though I've cried out in pain and hurt and frustration, I've always found loving arms waiting to hold me.

I don't have it all together, but I'm becoming okay with that. The great thing is I know the one who does have it all together. And He doesn't need any competition.

So today, my goals are to enjoy the life I have and lean a little closer to the one who gave it to me.

God bless you, Rose

Of Simple Goings And Doings

Yes, so yesterday I looked up and went, "I have a blog that people look at on occasion and if I don't post soon they might think I have fallen off the face of cyberspace.

Life has been really good lately. I've had a lot more peace even though my schedule has been hectic. God's helped me to focus on what I am working on and do my best there. It's been very freeing.

Last week I did my first day of hospital volunteering. That was so much fun. I like the people I get to volunteer with and they were very kind to newbie me.

And this weekend we had some dear missionary friends from Africa come over for a visit. I haven't seen them in 4 years and it was a real treat. Hearing about things through e-mail and facebook just isn't the same as a sit down talk. We had a great time hearing their stories and sharing what God was doing on this side of the Atlantic.

This week I have a lot going, but I'm not really worried. I know that God is going to give me the strength and courage to do all that I need to do. For now I can rest in that.

Making Simpleness out of The Craziness

My life has definitely taken a wonderful crazy turn.

Two weeks ago I was wishing for more activity and more to do. I got what I asked for. I now feel like I'm running around like crazy trying to do everything that needs to get done.

Despite all the craziness however, I am enjoying seeing things get up and going. I start volunteering at the hospital on Tuesday. And I'm pleased to report that ASL has been going very well. I'm on schedule for goals so far.

In the midst of everything, God has been teaching me to breath and let Him be in control. Knowing I'm not in charge makes life so much more simple. In the midst of the craziness, I can look to the One who is in control and be at peace.

I pray that you are all doing well and that you have a great weekend. Rose

Simply Fixed, Simply Back

Hello all, my laptop is fixed!
Now I can get back to posting and sharing my simpleness journey with all of you. And since we last spoke, I've done a lot that I look forward to sharing with you.
For now, I want to thank God again for modern media that allows me to connect with all of you.
God bless, Rose

 

My Simple Film Adventure

I was so excited to go to film camp. I had always been interested in making films, but I had never had the chance to work on a movie set.


Then I heard about Filmmakers Academy. It’s lead by Christians who are passionate about making movies for the glory of God.

And I got to participate in their weeklong intensive course. It was hard, but so much fun. I was set designer for the Biblical part of the movie. This was challenging. Not only did I have to work with a very modern location, I also had to learn to work with the directors (some of whom would start saying two different things). If you are a decorator set design is for you. You have to envision what you want for the set and work to implement that vision. For me, it was all new and I had to learn quickly, but I did enjoy it (even if it was stressful at times).

Before

After

And for one day in June we did filming. Complete with Texas heat, bright lights, and smoke machines. I learned that day that most of filming is move the camera and lights around. Yes there is a little acting in between, but most of shooting has to do with cameras and lights.

Fun Fact: They use a lot of wooden clothespins on sets, but they call them C-47’s.

The next day was spent in editing and getting things ready for our film premiere. We also took some time to breathe after the hard day of filming the day before. 

At the premiere I was floored. All of our hard work came together to make a really good film.

I learned so much this week about film. As to where God is going to use all these tools, I don’t know. But I am so glad I got to learn and participate.

If you want to watch the film go to https://vimeo.com/44284055

Simple Film Making and Other Things

By the time you read this I will be at a film camp learning how to make a movie. I am so excited. All week I’ll get to learn about filmmaking from a Christian perspective.

As for this blog I am scheduling things out for the week.

God has been teaching me a lot about simpleness lately. He’s been helping me learn how to live in His simple love. To live in the moment. Getting rid of simple stress. I would love to say that I’ve mastered living simple, but I still find myself slipping into complicated living. Thankfully I have a patient God who keeps calling me to live simply in Him.

So I’ll keep trying. I’ll try to:

Accept this simple everlasting love that God keeps lavishing on me

Do what is placed before me and enjoy it

Live in the moment

Reach out to those around me and touch them with God’s love

How about you? Are there some things in your life that you would like to simplify? If so what? 

Simple Update

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you all what is going on. We had a very nice funeral and my cousin said some very nice words. They were very encouraging.
I am doing better. Still a little tired, but doing better.
This month I have scheduled out blog posts so that I can do Script Frenzy. I'm going to try to write out 100 pages in play/plays by the end of this month. I think I can make it.
I hope you are having a good day. Thank you for all your love and comments. They are such an encouragement . Love, Rose