Jun 19, 2008

Answers...

1. Name the funniest moment you have had...in great detail!:
This is actually really hard for me to answer, cause it was funny to only me and christy, but back when we were youth we went to Prince George for a youth convention. We were driving somewhere in town and we passed a man walking. As we passed him, he fell, but in the most bizarre way. He kind of tripped & folded in half at the same time. Christy and I were the only ones that saw and we laughed all day about it! And by laugh i mean, crying, snorting, can't catch your breath laughter!!If we talk about it now, its just as funny (and thats almost 10 years ago)

2. Wildest thing you have ever done...

Well, anyone who knows me, knows that I'm wimpy for the most part. But when I was 18, i went to Africa & Malta, and while I was away, I decided I would try things I would never try normally! I went cave swimming (which involves at some point, going under the water cause your head hits the cave ceiling, cause its inches from the water and your hoping that there is an opening along the lines so you don't die! Its hard to explain, but even talking about it makes me feel freaked out! How did I do that!), went to a Turkish Bath House (called a Harem) where people are not clothed at all and bathe all together, went parasailing & cliff jumping! Most of those things terrify me now, but then, I'm not sure what was different! Techincally, I guess those aren't really wild, but they are for me!


p.s. I guess you could throw skinny dipping in there as well!

3. One materialistic item you really really desire.


A home of our own!! I just want a house, partly because thats what we want to buy before we begin the adoption process, so I get a bit anxious! I know God's timing is perfect, but I still get a little antsy!



4. If you had to pick one cooking staple what would it be?
Wow..this is actually a hard question to answer. Cause I automatically want to pick one from every category. But if it could only be one, probably chicken. I have probably made chicken 200 different ways by now. Its fast and easy to cook, and there is endless possibilities
Our fave sauce:
-brown sugar
-crushed or powdered ginger
-ketchup
-soy sauce
load it onto the chicken, cover with foil and cook for 40 minutes...YUMM-O!!

5. What 3 items would you want to have if you were stranded on a desert island?
a. Glamour Item- my eyelash curler (can't live without it...almost an obsession)
b. Safety Item- a knife or machete of some sort to cut trees, evil animals etc...
c. Bible & Blanket (can they tie!?)


6.If you could have any super power what would it be? Would you use it for good or evil? How would it benefit you or man kind?
I would want the ability to see peoples motives. Not their thoughts, just their intentions. I think we get hurt or offended because we don't see peoples real motives. It would give me so much freedom. I would understand why people do things and I could help people do the same & also keep them safe from those who have bad intentions as well!

7. If there was one part on your body that you could put extra weight what would it be?
My wrists..they are pretty boney. And I can afford a little weight there!:)

8. Your most favourite poem in the whole entire world is...??
Good question!! There are so many I love, but my all time fave is:


I Love You, not only for what you are,
But for what I am when I am with you,
Not only for what you have made of yourself,
But for what you are making of me.
I love you for the part of me that you bring out.
I love you for putting your hand into my heaped up heart
And passing over all the foolish, weak things that you can't help,
Plainly seeing there, and for drawing out into the light
All the beautiful belongings that no one else had
Looked quite far enough to find.
I love you because you are helping me
To make of the lumber of my life
Not a tavern, but a temple
To make of the dreams of my life
Not a thought but a reality,
Out of the works of my every day
Not a reproach but a song...
a Love song.

by Roy Croft

This is how I feel about Mark. I still am in awe that God brought me a man like him. He has surpassed every expectation, trumped every list of wantings that I had written and given me a fairy tale!!
9. If you could have anything you ever wanted?? What you you want and what would you do with it??
I know it will sound cheesy, but all I want is a child. I want to be a mother. To experience that would be everything I ever wanted! I would raise it to be like its Daddy, crazy, funny, passionate, loving, a defender of the weak, and a true worshipper!

10.What is your dream guitar??
Well, I just got one for Christmas, and it is like a dream. Its beautiful, and sounds like butter, its so pretty:

Yamaha FG720S

11. Do you have bellybutton lint?

I've never had it in my entire life!!! Ever!

Jun 18, 2008

Open Mic!!!

All Right Folks! Step right up!
I'm going to do one last post before my trip!
So I'm following in the steps of Christy & Gwen
Please post your questions or subjects you'd like me to
comment on & before we leave I will post the results!!!
There is no question that is off limits
(except for anything inappropriate) &
I will be totally transparent & honest!! You have my word!
So fly at er', this is the chance of a lifetime :)

Jun 16, 2008

ROAD TRIP!!!!


We leave in 4 more sleeps for our road trip, i & i'm so excited!
Here's a little idea of what we'll be doing:

We'll start off our trip by putting in the coordinates into our new GPS
(it was a gift from Marks Step-Mom..what a blessing!)

We will hopefully make it to Coombs to go to the Old Country Market (with Goats on the Roof)
They have the best ice cream, imported gifts, scarves, jewelry etc...
I need new clothing so we will make a trip to my favorite store on earth!
This will be during our day trip to Victoria!

Also during our trip to Victoria, we will be going to Russell Books,a new & used bookstore that is 2 gigantic floors & so awesome!

Yummy lunch will be eaten at this incredible Irish Pub (which i found out is actually called a gastro pub, which means its not in the same category as irish pub food, but its actually fine cuisine) Now don't i feel special!! LOL!!

And the main reason for our trip!
The marriage of Marks little brother, David

to

The Beautiful Mandi!!

So exciting!

On our way home, AAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!so excited i could puke!! JK!

Also on the agenda, boating on the ocean, suntanning, karaoke at Uncle Brads & Aunty Sues, The Whistle Stop Cafe for super cheap wing nite, & lots of Laughter!

Could be the greatest trip so far!!

I am planning to do a photo diary of our trip when we return, so be ready for that!!








Jun 15, 2008

THE END

Zeal
'For zeal for Your house consumes me'-Psalms 69:9
Zebra
one of the most beautiful & unique animals God has created
Zany
definition:
whimsically comical; clownish. Enough said!


Well this brings me to the end! And now I leave it to you the viewer to leave a note, questions, or topics to let me know what you'd like to know & see about me!

Love you all!!

Jun 12, 2008

Y

Yawn
My most favorite relief! And its a loud one at that!


Just ask my husband who I nearly scare to death every time I yawn!


Yoke

'I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away.'

Nahum 1:13


Yield

Then the land will yield its harvest, and God, our God, will bless us

Psalm 67:6



Young
'Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech (what you speak),
in life (what you do), in love (the way you treat others),
in faith (how you respond to God) and in purity (how you treat your own body)'
1 Timothy 4:12


Yodel
Everybody needs a good yodel everyonce in a while:

Jun 2, 2008

X..hmmm

X Marks the Spot
I think Treasure Hunting is something we are always doing,
seeking out the adventure of knowing God, searching for that priceless truth that
will be worth more than anything!




X-men 3

This was my favorite out of them all


XxXxX
I love Kisses! They heal, comfort, change moods...they pretty much are the
greatest invention!!!!



eXcitement

Mark & I are headed on another road trip, the 2nd in our 7 year marriage! I am so excited because this time spent together is so fun & crazy (well you all know us). I'm excited to have him to myself for 17 hours, to talk, laugh, inspire & encourage with! Funn-0!

May 28, 2008

My whole life in W...


Willow
'He took some of the seed of your land and put it in fertile soil. He planted it like a willow by abundant water.'
Ezekial 17:5






Weight
the constant struggle & the hardest thing to conquer!


Winter
'See! The winter is past;the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come!'
Song of Songs 2:11-12 (my verse!)


Worship
How lovely is your dwelling place,O LORD Almighty!
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, O LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you
Psalm 84:1-4






Wind

I LOVE the wind...like LOVE LOVE it!! When its so windy that its chaotic..
I could stand in it forever. Its so fantastic!




Warrior

Broken & defeated no battle cry sounds

In the ears of this warrior, His faith nowhere found

Where is the soldier that once filled those boots

The armor worn boldly , The Generals salute

He has forgotten the feel of his blade

That moves with his skill to strike unafraid

The man that through attack by his comrades would stand

To take out exact at the Generals command

"Rise up man of valor!" Can you hear his Word

He is calling you to fight! You're still in your armor

So take out that sword thats long been away

And fight for the victory that has already been claimed!!

May 26, 2008

V is for...


Valuable & Virtuous
Happy Birthday Starla!
Your friendship is priceless!! Thank you for being a woman of conviction!
You are a phenomenal wife & mother!
You are a tremendous example of discipline & courage!
vir·tu·ous : conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright
Thanks for being You!


Victory
'He holds victory in store for the upright'
Psalm 2:7








Vineyard
'They will live there in safety and will build
houses and plant vineyards; they will live in safety...
Then they will know that I am the Lord'
Ezekial 28:26







Vision
'Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God],
the people perish; but he who keeps the law of the Lord,
blessed, happy & favorable is he.'
Psalm 29:18



U is for...

Unbelievable
This is Stephen. His pictures are unbelievable!
Take a look!











Theres more:
Under the Umbrella Tree

do you remember this? can you name the characters?

May 23, 2008

Truth.Period.

T is for Truth
I have had a few experiences lately that have made me realize that I want the truth of God's Word to be my plumbline, not man's words or and idea, but only His word.
That is my life-source, my hope, my promise! And I don't want to be the fool who rejects it!

Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word
This is my comfort and consolation in my affliction: that Your word has revived me
and given me life!
He sends out His word, and melts ice and snow
The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the
self-confident fool pours out folly.


May 21, 2008

R is for Ruth


Hi this is Mark. I have taken over from Ruth on the letter "R". I have done this with good reason. I will in short order explain why Ruth is an amazing gift from God. Ruth is completely genuine and as such has nothing to hide. What you see is what you get. She is the greatest friend I have ever known. She is radically devoted to her Lord and friend Jesus, and has a radical passion for his interests especially his people. She possesses many gifts, talents, and abilities. She is an advocate for the broken and downtrodden. She always stands up for the underdog. When it comes to the people that she loves she is like a lioness fighting to protect her young ones. Ruth has an adoptive heart towards all children. She is a mother to every child that comes into contact with her. She has a large capacity to love the so-called unlovely. When it comes to loving the underdog, I have always felt that I was the most unworthy of her affections yet she has found it in her heart to show me the unconditional love of our redeemer. I know that she will always stand by my side as my defense, my help, and my co-heir of life. I love you Lioness of the Lord.

Moving along...

So we will be returning to the letter R, but I am going to continue on with the letters!



is for


Sunday


when God spoke hope to me again!



The Garden of My Life

I am afraid To plant this seed.The sun is warm,

The earth is rich and ready,

But the days go by, And still no planting.
Why? The springtime of my life Is passing, too.


And 6 years' planting in a willing soil has borne no living fruit.
So many times I've waited,


Hoped, believed, that God would perform a miracle...
Incredible, but common.

Nothing grew. And often times I feel

The mystery of life and growth
Is known to all but me, Or that reality
Is not as it appears to be.
I have a choice: To put aside this seed,
Leaving the planting to the proven growers,
Pretending not to care for gardening,
And knowing if I do not try I cannot fail.
Or plant, And risk again the well known pain
Of watching for the first brave green
And seeing only barren ground.
He also spoke about a seed, The mustard's tiny grain,
Almost too small to see, But, oh - the possibilities!
Those who doubt, who fear, Are not inclined to cultivate it.
But it was to them He spoke.
And God remembered
Sarah...Rachel...Hannah...Elizabeth...
The seed is in my hand, The trowel in the other;
I am going to the garden
And the Gardener,
Once more.