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"!

My Walk

Today I took a walk in a place I have found to be very comforting. Here are some pictures of quite possibly my last walk there...

And God Answered...

I needed something today, i asked... and God answered. Not only did i know it was him, i could feel his peace and stillness calm my weary heart. Lord let me never forget.

A 5K RUN!

TODAY I had the honor of watching my friend Morgan Harper run her first 5k. Thought i would take a moment to say WOOT WOOT to this fine hot mamma ! She ran it in 26.11 her goal was 25!

Congrats Morgan and Good Luck next week!