Superwomen...keeps going and going....and..

I was reminded today of the fact that I am not invincible. Nor can I continue to run around like the energizer bunny. I need to learn to take care of my self just a little better.

I ended up in the urgent care room with my BFF sarah, for several hours. My condition endometriosis, seems to have reminded me that its still there and i need to pay attention to what my body is telling me.

And what is my body telling me you ask?

ONE: eat!

Two: rest, or I will be in crazy amounts of pain

Three: exercise (to strengthen overall health)

Solution:

I now have the food to eat THREE times a day

I'm planning a stress free week (planning not ness. getting)

And come rain or "snow", i'm gong to go to the Proving Ground this week. (Even if my store is on fire).

I make fun but I truly was worried today, I often forget that I need to take care of my body. Please be believing with me that I will not only find a balance but that my condition can be controlled by a new medication and effort to put myself first.

Thank you for your payers and belief

Always, Elizabeth M.

Christmas already

I have sent out Christmas cards for over 7 years now. Its something i look forward to each year as October and November approach. I have been wanting to NOT brake my tradition this year but feel the typical "seasons greetings" and yea!, look how happy i am, does not fit my life, nor would i want to send that type of card out missing an opportunity to truly connect with my loved ones.

So with some thought and waiting on an idea that would fit this year, i have come up with something that i hope will bless each person on my Christmas Card List.

Yes its a secret! But i'm excited to prepare the cards. I will be alone (without family, and a husband) this year for the holidays, so i'm hoping that i will find some comfort in connecting with those i love through cards.

Please be in payer for me as I enter into a season of celebration, differently then it has been for me the past few years. I'm believe for the best always.

So let the crafting begin!

Elizabeth M...makes Christmas Cards!

100 Miles an hour...possibly in the wrong direction.

I have made up my mind. I want to work for CC's and Live in Baton Rouge. So when they called to offer my job. I decided to move back. I did not tell many people and I think I might have hurt a few. But this is where I want to start my life now. I want to be here, in Baton Rouge.

My friend Danielle sent me a card that talked about standing with nothing in front of you. She cheered me on saying that just because I don't know what is before me does not mean i have lost my way and maybe choosing to stand in spite of the fact may be strength unforeseen.

I think I have a lot of strength, and I hope faith too. I really don't know what is next. But I feel there is a journey that began some time ago. Its going to cause me to grow and i know that part of that will require sacrifice, discipline, and obedience. I think the first two i can do but that last one seems to kick my but. Primarily because, I think to much and rely too much on LOGIC.

As for running in the wrong direction (as titled for the post) i don't know. I DO know that i'm done running...i'm going to sit still for awhile and listen.

Elizabeth M

A video that I like from Casting Crowns:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEhRucEVzH8&ob=av3n

Front Porch Swings and Hot Cups of tea

This topic has come up several times for me in the past few months. Not truly of front porch swings but of a life of simplicity and peace. I used to dream of being the one who "rocked" this world. But recently, I revisited a piece of scripture that I meditated on as a youth. Its in ecclesiastics and it talks about how there is nothing better then for a man to do his work and be happy.

I want to work and be happy. I had dreams of traveling the world, speaking to thousands, and really being somebody. But now, after all I have seen, i just want to be near the ones i love and have peace.

I was talking with my brother and I really would love to move with him to a place that would allow us to live out our lives in quiet solitude. Justin tells me to be realistic, so i told him ok lets go tomorrow. But really, how great would it be to live happily? To face what comes with peace, patience, and stillness.

But what of Gods plans you ask? I'm a lover of Gods word and Gods people. Why not spend my life knowing God, and believing for the people he has placed in my life now. What greater needs are there to be lifted to heaven, then that of my friend with a narcotic addiction, my family member with deep rooted pain driven by loss, or my acquaintance with a weary and unsaved soul?

For I do not know the plans God has but he alone will make my path straight. I long for and desire peace and stillness and am thankful that I serve Jehovah Shalom- the God of Peace.

Elizabeth M, desires peace...

I did some sowing...

Here are some more pictures of my room....

I decided to make a Duvet cover and sow on some hand made patches. I think I did quite a good job if I do say so myself...Elizabeth M makes Duvet Covers. Enjoy !

I guess i'm home

I was hoping that my first post about moving to Colorado would be a fun and exciting one. Instead, i find myself a little like a fish out of water. I really don't know what i'm doing. I'm sad and kinda strangely alone. I think alone is fine it just new and was not what I expected. The pictures are of my new home and room. Hope that you enjoy.

I'm going to miss this face!

This is Jorge, aka Chi Chi! He's my baby boy and has gotten so big! I will not be taking him with me to colorado but am so excited to share this picture with you. I hope you enjoy! I will miss you my little buddy! love you lots and lots! Love a member of your pack, "mom"!