Edit Me

I decided to join in this challenge because it is featuring one of my favorite bloggers Amy.

This is the before shot:





This is the after shot:





Update:  I didn't know at first that you are suppose to put what you did.  I am going to try really hard and remember what I did.

First I ran PW's action Fresh and Colorful.  2nd I ran an action called Dreamy Soft Diffusion.  I found that on deviant art but its been a long time.

If you would like to join in head over to Ashley plus three.

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Grieving

On Sunday, my pastor spoke about grieving and how to deal with it.  My first reaction was I know this topic all to well after loosing both my grandmothers.  But, it did prepare me for the news I received last night that my Great Aunt Janice passed away.  Then today we received news that was really upsetting but I was asked not to share what it is on the internet.  I am full of sadness right now.

God has plans for us.  He knows when it is our time.  He also has a place for you in his kingdom when you die.  Last night I felt him wrap his arms around me and show me his presence when I heard the news of my aunt died.  I will trust him with his plans for my other family member that is going through something really hard right now.  I wish I could be the one there wrapping my arms around them and helping them through this difficult time.

I pray that God gives my family the strength they need to get through some of these difficult times ahead.  I pray that God shines his light to them and they will know him and that his plan is what you should trust.


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“May God give you

more and more grace

and peace

 as you grow in your

 knowledge of God

and Jesus our Lord.”

2 Peter 1:2

The picture is of my daughter and two of her friends at a recent field trip to a local dairy farm. They where listening to the farmer talk about the company and the cows.

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How do I answer a call from God?

I am really struggling with knowing if I am being called into missionary work. 

I have always enjoyed doing things for other people.  I am quick to help if I have the means to do so.  My heart has been heavy and I want to answer God's call.  

I want to put my medical training to a good use without having to take on a full time job. There are so many opportunities for me to go on mission trips as a medical assistant.  

So my question is how do I answer my call?

I have never felt so passionate for something.  

I want to do what is right for me and my family.  

I know that it means leaving my family behind while I travel the world but I really feel that this is what I need to do. 

Will you please pray for me as I struggle with this decision. 

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