Surprise!

Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.  ~Charles R. Swindol

Well, I think it's my turn to start helping make some memories for my mom. 

I decided to surprise her at a Pine Cove scrapbooking retreat this weekend. It was great, but I think I distracted her from getting much done. Oh well! :) 

Mom's (well at least the one I have been lucky enough to have) spend a lot of their time making plans and caring for their kids. A very selfless life.  I think at some point, whenever you find fitting, take over. 

Sometimes when I am talking to other girls, especially younger girls, I find myself saying over and over again, "You just DO NOT UNDERSTAND, that woman that you have been blessed with is one of the most amazing gifts you will ever receive." I tear up every time I think about it. 

So, yeah, I am sappy about my mom. Sure, we fight and disagree(mostly about how much she calls me (: ), but we hardly ever go to bed mad at one another. 

Simply put, I just really love my mom. I am excited to surprise her more and change her diapers when she is old, if I have to.

The 3 W's

I have been doing a lot of thinking about this coming semester and what goals and kind of perspective that I want... Oswald Chambers helped inspire me.

Worship- giving back to God what He has so mercifully given to ME.

Waiting- praying and asking God for clarity and direction to do His will.

Work- putting into action what God has revealed and asked of ME.

These 3 W's have really helped me think of things in a more eternal light. It really sums up the way that we should live day to day. All surrounded by His glory and grace and yet totally unique to each persons passions and desires for life.

So AWEsome.