Big God

The first time I saw the ocean in person I was blown away by the feeling of God's presence. My toes buried in the sand, taking in the rhythmic sound of the waves. There is nothing like the powerful push and pull of the ocean's tide and the great expanse of "the deep blue" to make you fully aware of His awesomeness. I remember feeling teary eyed and humbled by His power.

Then when we visited Colorado for the first time and I gazed up at the enormous mountains and there it was again, His handiwork bold and blazon right in front of my eyes. The earth shaped and molded by none other than God himself.

Years ago we went to a concert and one of the songs went "My God's a big God. He walks among the Mountains." I can remember the deep bass of the man singing. It was one of those rumbly super deep voices. I can't help but recall that song when thinking of mountains and their size, and how the song said He walks among them...like they are just stepping stones:)

Every time I see a hawk on the side of the road. I feel His presence too. It's kind of an inside thing between Him and I. I can't really explain it, but when I see one it's a reminder that He is watching over me. He is keenly aware of my little life and all that's going on. He has his eyes on me and I have nothing to fear. Isn't that cool??

Do you have anything that speaks to you?

How does nature affect you?

Have a blessed day.

Photo Credit: All photos Flickr #1 Shawn Nixon, #2 manyfires, #3 Joel Alexander, #4 Michael Skelton

Painting with Big Chick

My Big Chick has been asking all summer to paint with me. I hate messes and generally don't let the girls paint with "real" paint, so this was a stretch for me. Gotta say it went without a hitch. We had so much fun. The theme was cupcakes. You know how I love me some CUPCAKES:)




I got us all set up and away we went. Big Chick really has so much natural ability. She has always been good at drawing and seriously didn't need my help at all!

Can you tell whose is whose??

Big Chick's masterpiece:) Didn't she do great??

This is my favorite flavor of cupcake... red velvet with cream cheese icing. Remember our anniversary? That was my inspiration.

I think I will hang them from red ribbon in the playroom. Can't wait for our next session together. What would make another great theme??

Have a blessed day.

My new apron

Got a little package in the mail the other day. Isn't it beautiful?? I ordered an apron from Jeanne, at A Bushel and a Peck.

(This sign hangs over my kitchen sink)

Now I will be honest, I really don't like to cook. I do it because I have to, but it's not my favorite thing. It comes down to the details. I have a mental road block when it comes to meal planning. Anyway my little gift to myself just might make me rethink cooking. How cute is this...

Thank you Jeanne. I LOVE it!! Now I'm afraid to get anything on my pretty little apron;)

Have a blessed day.

You are the Gift

My sweet friend Brigetta from Transparent Mama wrote a post this week that touched me to the core. In a nut shell the message was "May you be the woman God created you to be, no more...no less." I needed to hear that. It was a like a light bulb moment for me. That's it! That's what my problem is. I'm always trying to be more...

I've been having some internal struggles going on for a really long time. I love to paint and everyone says I need to do something with it. I keep telling myself I'm going to start an Etsy store to sell some things, but I feel like there is a road block to my creativity. It really comes down to being afraid. Afraid of failure, afraid of not being good enough, not knowing what I'm doing etc... I constantly compare myself with other artists and creative people. I never went to art school and to be honest I don't really know what I'm doing. But what I do know is that when I paint I feel free and passionate. It just makes me happy. That complete joy has to be from God, and I don't want to sit on the gifts and talents He's given me. But yet I feel frozen...

You are going to think I'm a crazy person, but when I was at Wal-Mart the other day I bought myself a card. It was like the card was speaking to me...telling my inner person what I needed to hear.

I think we all need to hear these words. Don't sit on what the Lord has given you. There is only one you. Just be YOU. There is no one else who can.

Have a blessed day.

Photo Credit: Connections from Hallmark, words by Suzanne Berry