Day 30

I love celebrating Passover with my family.

Every year on Good Friday we invite some friends over and celebrate a Christian Sader. It's a special time. We get to celebrate what God has done through His blood and resurrection and reflect on His faithfulness. It's also amazing how many pictures of Christ are woven into this Jewish holiday. We love it. 

After the Sader and dinner is over we go outside and enjoy a bonfire and dancing. It's the best. 

I have so many wonderful memories of this yearly tradition. It's so rich in meaning and history. 

I thankful God for a chance to celebrate His love and mercy in setting us free from sin and for delivering us into a new life. 

Day 7

I love the family that God has given me. Wow, I could go on about then for a long time. They have been there through the best and worst in my life. They have supported and helped me through it all. They have cheered me on when I needed it most. They have encouraged me when I was down. They have blessed me and been the hands and feet of Christ when I needed it most and deserved it the least.

Dad- you have guarded me and encouraged me. I know it's been hard the last few years with the MCI, but you still challenge and encourage me. You still love and support me.
Mom- you have been such a support and help. Not many can say that thy have a live in counselor and 24hour on call emotional  support.
Sarah- Bestie, friend, confidant, sister, roommate, and so much more. I'm so thankful for how far God has brought us and that we are still best friends after all these years.
Michael- I'm so proud of the strong man of God you've become. Your heart and strength amaze me. Your work for the hospital and at home are such an inspiration.
Grace- your heart for the lost and your kindness toward others challenge and amaze me. Work buddy and friend. I'm so amazed at how you care for others and you can fix any broken jewelry.
Rebekkah- you have been such a blessing to everyone. I love your heart for God and your beautiful spirit. You work so hard around the land and for anyone who needs a hand. Keep going! You're doing great.
Mikayla- you are so cool. I love your zest for life and your love of adventure, documenting the whole journey with an amazing eye for photography. I love you so much. You encourage me to live life to the full.

Simply Grateful # 26

Day 26 

Cookbooks. I love going through them and trying new things or pulling out an old favorite and whipping up something fun for my family. 

Simply Grateful # 3

Day 3

For an amazing Family. Dad, Mom, Nicole, Sarah, Michael, Rebekkah, and Mikayla, you mean the world to me. You make my day brighter. You love me and care for me like no one else does. You are the best friends I have. 

Simply Give

Sometimes we can get so caught up in our own schedules and our own to do lists that we forget to contribute.
I know that for me, I've been struggling with giving back to my family lately. Now that my life has calmed down a little bit. I want to give back to them.
Why don't we take some time today and show them how much we care. Make a meal without being asked. Write a note to family member. Or just listen to them. Let them know you care.
It's a simple powerful way to impact their lives.

Simple Randomness

Some random facts about me and some things I’m grateful for.

#1. I was freaking out this week about all that I have to do. But God keeps encouraging me and helping me be calm.

#2. I’m thankful for my family. They love me no matter what.

#3. I have about five books to read on my shelf. Do I have a lot of time? No, but I want to carve out some time to read. I enjoy it.

#4. I like jogging to run off stress and sooth my tense muscles.

#5. I’m thankful for this journey of simplicity. It’s definitely hard to think simple when you have a mound of paperwork on your desk. Or when you feel like your to-do list is never ending. Or when your calendar is filling up fast. But I try to just keep focused on one thing at a time and enjoy what is given to me.

#6. Kittens!

Simple Blessings

Sorry I haven't been around much lately.
I've been busy trying to work on a short film idea and helping my family celebrate their birthdays. :D
My sister Sarah turned 22 last Saturday. She's such a special blessing in my life. I'm a better person because she's here. She's one of my simple blessings.
I'm blessed to have three younger sisters that have birthdays this month. :)
I also blessed to yesterday to celebrate the 23 wedding anniversary of my mom and dad. Having such loving and supportive parents is a simple wonderful blessing.
And I'm blessed that Blogger has a schedule function. It makes my life a lot easier. 

Simple Ministry

Ministry is one thing that is so easy to overdo. When we think that we are doing something for God it is so easy to justify neglecting God or family for the sake of doing things for God and family. 
Take a good look at everything that you are doing for God. Ask yourself this, “Is this something that I feel called to, or am I simply doing this because I feel I should?” If you are willing to be honest, this can change how you look at so many things. 
Not everything that we think of as God’s work is really God’s work. God has different callings on all of our lives. The question is: what is He calling you to do? Ministry will result from simply loving the people that God places in your path. 

Thankful for A Simple Life

I'm so thankful for the life I have right now. Spring is in full swing. I have a family that loves me. Friends that care for me. I get to enjoy a relationship with God.

I'm simply thankful for my life and what I have and where God is taking me.

True there are some things in my life that give me cause to worry, but I know that God is good. He will help me with whatever troubles me.