"This Is Your LIFE..."

I haven't done so well lately, but I try to get to the gym M, W, F mornings. I check the girls in and head up stairs to plug away at some type of cardio and some weights- I've got my hot pink i-pod and it is jam packed with over a thousand songs- it's funny, lately I stick to the handful I have purchased from i-tunes.

One of my favorites that always makes the cut is "This is your life" by Switchfoot. I like the music, I like the lyrics- makes me think, stirs me to do and be better. It's one of my theme songs- but, for me it goes deeper. It's not only about me (even on Thursdays)- I believe I am here for a bigger purpose than myself... I remember the scriptures of Psalms 139:13-16. God has a plan and purpose for my life.

"This is your life, are you who you want to be?"- even deeper- "This is my life, am I who God called me to be?" I want to LIVE the legacy I aspire to leave. (another favorite song- Nichole Nordeman- Legacy)

I have many roles I take seriously; I am a woman, wife, mother and keeper of my home. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, friend... I want to be the best and all that I am called to be in each.

I did a study last year that really helped me clarify, answer some of my questions, get connected, centered again and helped me move ahead. Sometimes we lose sight of the bigger picture in the midst of our daily "stuff". It was a personal study that asked me a million questions and in the end revealed my personality type, gifting, love language, strengths- weaknesses.. and on and on. I believe knowledge is power. I have been able to save myself a lot of grief by knowing these things. It helps me be intentional about the "projects" I take on and the direction we are taking our family.

It's a daily prayer- God, you have a plan and purpose for me- show me, help me. I want to be intentional about how I live, not just react to what is on my plate for the day. Help me see your big picture for me, my life, my family.

My mission for this year: Be intentional with a teachable heart. Reflect Gods love, hope and peace to my family and those who know me.

Back to the gym for another personal revelation- even if I spend every morning in the gym -if I do not eat right- I will not get the results I am looking for- I will not see the fruit of my hard, sweaty workout. Note to self: stay away from Paradise Bakery cookies!!!

Spiritual picture- practice what you preach. A healthy tree bears good fruit (Matthew 7:12-20) As a christian and believer, I live for someone other than myself... prove it. Am I showing it daily- Oh God, please help me...

"Legacy"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbi4nSrhRxo
"This is your life" http://www.last.fm/music/Switchfoot/+videos/+1-ESDosGlpvi0

Organized blogging... ?

I love to be organized- I am finding that I even blog organized. Yikes- do I have issues? I guess the first step is to acknowledge. I might be able to ease up as the girls get older, but for now, being a little over the top organized- works for all of us.

I am finding that I post in paragraphs. I like to organize my subjects and categorize my thoughts. You may find me rambling but it's under a subject usually- so you can decide if you want to read on or not...

just a bit more about me...

A Day 2 CeLeBRaTe ME !

Did you know Thursday is a special day for me at my house? It's my day to be spoiled rotten!

I love my role of wife and mommy- it's HUGE in my eyes . I have a heart to serve and aspire to be a Prov 31 woman. It takes a lot to manage it all and this girl (me) is in touch with getting her "love cup" (as we call it) refilled.


You won't hear me complain, very often. I am well cared for by my team- recognized, appreciated, heard, supported and spoiled.


Enough said, here are my delicious details of a typical Thursday.

• Get up and ready for the day along with my girls
• Shower, Dress in real clothes, hair, makeup
• Get my girls to school
• Head to my HBC group (http://www.homemakersbychoice.org/)
• Visit with some of my favorite ladies
• Hear from a mentor I love and trust: Donna Otto (founder of HBC, published Author, talented teacher- full of Godly wisdom, friend)
• Be encouraged in my role, inspired to grow
• While I am away- 2nd & 4th Thurs- I am getting help with my house keeping (sweet Patricia and crew).
• Go out to lunch with my girlfriends
• Get Brooke & Kate from preschool (I love their excited greetings)
• Home for naps (me too sometimes)
• If I don't sleep- I catch up on whatever needs my attention (another day- another post)
• Pick up Lauren from school
• Snack, homework, free-time
• 4:00 Mommy helper arrives (I finish any pending tasks that need my attention)
• 5:30 DATE NIGHT Begins
• Nick & I enjoy a dinner out- together ALONE (do you know how much we love to date eachother?)
• Hang out more or run an errand without kids in tow
• Come home to clean kids in bed (yippee!!)

My life is good and I am counting my blessings as I type. I'll gladly share the details of my working day another day in another post- let me finish savoring all of the above... it's still Thursday. : )

With a full love cup,

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