Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Just Breathe @ 2:04 PM
As my baby sleeps, I can't help but stare at her. Sometimes I find myself wondering where this crazy life will take her, but mostly I love to soak in the time we get to spend together. Being a mother really shows you what selflessness looks like. At first my mindset was all about how I had to face this battle to get the little one to sleep as quickly as possible so I could focus on getting the things I needed to get done accomplished, but oh how I was COMPLETELY WRONG. It isn't a battle at all, it is precious time with a treasure I have been given. Sure it won't be all happy times, but it is time we will never get back. My past wasn't my favorite place, but if I had to I would face it ALL again if it meant I could have the life I have now. God is so faithful! He has always been there and continues to teach and guide me. I am so thankful for my beautiful present, I look forward to my future (knowing God is in control), and I am grateful for how my past has strengthened me. Looking back, I have always been a people watcher, and my favorite views to take in are elderly couples and a mother or father with their child. I remember my teenage self daydreaming of my future life. Would I ever find my husband? Would God bless me with a baby of my own? I still am a "wonderer", but God has been teaching me to enjoy the here and now. Breathing in the small and big moments of life that I will soon miss! I will miss her tiny toes and fingers, I will miss those times I get to rock her to sleep, I will miss folding the never ending pile of tiny clothes and I will miss her early morning smiles (unfortunately I know the day will come when she isn't THAT happy to see me every morning). I want to be able to look back and say that I truly cherished each second and made the best of the "not so fun" moments . It shouldn't be this hard to believe that God answered all my prayers and more, but it still brings me to tears knowing he loves me despite my daily shortcomings. HE is the one my heart will ALWAYS praise! This song by Hillsong United is a great reflection of what God is showing me...it is my heart's desire!
OCEANS
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
[x6]
I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Just Breathe @ 2:04 PM
As my baby sleeps, I can't help but stare at her. Sometimes I find myself wondering where this crazy life will take her, but mostly I love to soak in the time we get to spend together. Being a mother really shows you what selflessness looks like. At first my mindset was all about how I had to face this battle to get the little one to sleep as quickly as possible so I could focus on getting the things I needed to get done accomplished, but oh how I was COMPLETELY WRONG. It isn't a battle at all, it is precious time with a treasure I have been given. Sure it won't be all happy times, but it is time we will never get back. My past wasn't my favorite place, but if I had to I would face it ALL again if it meant I could have the life I have now. God is so faithful! He has always been there and continues to teach and guide me. I am so thankful for my beautiful present, I look forward to my future (knowing God is in control), and I am grateful for how my past has strengthened me. Looking back, I have always been a people watcher, and my favorite views to take in are elderly couples and a mother or father with their child. I remember my teenage self daydreaming of my future life. Would I ever find my husband? Would God bless me with a baby of my own? I still am a "wonderer", but God has been teaching me to enjoy the here and now. Breathing in the small and big moments of life that I will soon miss! I will miss her tiny toes and fingers, I will miss those times I get to rock her to sleep, I will miss folding the never ending pile of tiny clothes and I will miss her early morning smiles (unfortunately I know the day will come when she isn't THAT happy to see me every morning). I want to be able to look back and say that I truly cherished each second and made the best of the "not so fun" moments . It shouldn't be this hard to believe that God answered all my prayers and more, but it still brings me to tears knowing he loves me despite my daily shortcomings. HE is the one my heart will ALWAYS praise! This song by Hillsong United is a great reflection of what God is showing me...it is my heart's desire!
OCEANS
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
[x6]
I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
LOVE.
About me
Hello blog world, my name is Amanda and I love this beautiful life I have been blessed with! Here are a few things about me...
1. I love Jesus with all that I am! I will forever seek him and be his servant.
2. I got married to the man of my dreams at the age of 21.
3. I hope to have 3 children of my own & adopt 2.
4. One of my dreams is to travel the world. I have been to Louisiana,Seattle,Maui Hawaii,Oahu Hawaii, and many different parts of California and Mexico. Italy, and Greece will be our next stop!
Some other places that are on my top list are Ireland & Jerusalem.
5. Along with traveling, I dream of opening up a Christian camp someday. Where kiddos from all over can have fun and learn about Jesus.
6. I love photography, all sorts of music & movies, home decor, the beach, vintage themes,camping, the outdoors, and almost everything that has to do with summer!
7. I adore children and I have my bachelors degree in teaching (& my concentration is in English). I have my teaching credential and I'm so excited to see what God does with that in the future.
8. I am always up for randomness and adventures.
9. Country living is the life for me. Horses, beautiful sunrises & sunsets, lots of land to play, and extremely peaceful.
10. Skydiving is quite the rush, I loved It!
"OUR LOVE STORY"
JULY 10,2010
It sounds so lovey dovey, but it is a story that must be told because ladies & gents...
TRUE LOVE IS POSSIBLE!
Jared and I knew of each other through church and friends. We never talked, just saw one another at youth group a few times. Six months prior, I had been dumped by my first boyfriend. I had decided that boys were heart-breakers
and I was a loooong ways from getting married and finding the right guy. So I made the commitment to focus on God and school. During those six months God taught me so many things and I learned so much about myself.
Then one day, Jared (my husband) and one of our youth leaders decided to invite people to go skydiving with them. With skydiving being on my "life to do list" I jumped at the opportunity. He got the message out to all his friends, but no one else ended up going. It was just us three.
Crazy I know, but we were both excited to jump out of a plane! The day came, and we both were a little nervous. I began to think, "these two boys just might be the last two people I see alive" (i know,dramatic thought! lol). It was such an amazing experience
to be floating in the air. The drop was a huge rush, but then became very peaceful. After skydiving together, Jared and I just seemed to click. We had a ton of things in common, so he surly didn't waste anytime...he asked me to go on a date with him later that day.
He picked me up in a flashy red corvette, and took me to Tahoe Joes and to play some pool. He was so cute, and planned the entire thing. Everything was a surprise, and the last surprise was super romantic. He took me to knights ferry to star gaze...and yep...
there is where we shared our first kiss (Oh and I am DEFIANTLY not the type to kiss on the first date). I waited till I was 18 to even have my first boyfriend.
I could tell though that Jared was QUITE THE GUY, I could talk to him about ANYTHING and the way he talked about his relationship with God made my heart MELT. On the ride home from knights ferry he asked me to be his girlfriend. I
considered myself not ready to start a relationship just yet, so I told him I had to think about it. (He still jokes about it today that that was the longest drive home he ever had.) It wasn't awkward at all though because I explained to him
why. I prayed in my head about it the whole ride home, I was very hesitate to open my heart back up again to a boy that I barley knew. At the end of the drive I came to the conclusion that I should give him a shot, and get to know him more through our boyfriend
/girlfriend relationship. So after much back and forth thought, I said YES to being his girlfriend that night. It just so happened to be the best decision I have ever made; and I will forever remember that huge smile that lit up his face after I said yes.
We dated for 3 and a half years before we got married, but only because of my parents. We knew right away that we were meant to be husband and wife, but I knew my STRICT parents would never give us their blessing till I was done with all my schooling.
So we prayed LONG and HARD for what GOD wanted for us, and his timing was PERFECT! My parents didn't like God's timing because I was still in college,and it took them A VERY LONG time to come around (the ENTIRE 10 months).
BUT Jared proposed to me on a hike while watching the beautiful sunset and scenery, and so then... the wedding plans began! We got married ten months later in our beautiful small town church, and I couldn't be any happier! Jared shows me what it is like to love
like Jesus everyday.
GOD IS SOOOOO GOOD, and his timing is EVERYTHING! He certainly knows what he is doing!
