time to Share

Ok so I have millions of pictures and I really just need to start sharing some on a daily bases but we'll see if that happens ;). Jeffrey got home at aboud 2:30 this morning after being in mississippi for the weekend with the praise band he is in. :( it was a lonely weekend but I stayed busy! So over the last few weeks I've taken Unique pictures of random people, things and places. So here are a few.. I promise to have a blog coming up that is actually a little deeper than "here are some pictures" But hey.. for me.. Pictures are my Thousands of words. So there!
A great table at the Dogwood Ladies Christmas Dinner
Another Table Center Piece.. only the detail ;)
Cutest Costume! (Yes this is a complete stranger to me)

GOOOD morning

Ok so yesterday I went and took pictures of Kara Shea she is 3.5 pounds and about 18 inches long. Probably one of the cutest babies I've ever seen. She tried to make her appearance at 22 weeks but she was able to wait until 32wks. Well here she is. She is so beautiful and peaceful. Pray that she continues to grow healthy. She is breathing all by her self and hopefully next week they will start trying to feed her by bottle! yay! Here are just a few pictures of her sweet lil face!

Do you have a favorite!?

VOTE..

I've never tried a Voting blog.. and I dont even know if anyone besides my awesome friend amy reads this.. but here goes it. My cousin got engaged this past week and I took a mini Phoot shoot session with the ring.. YES the ring. Because when a girl gets bling.. it deserves to shine too yah know!? Ok so vote please.. on your favorite.. K thanks!

amwalk21.blogspot.com (Yes I'm a loser I can't add a cool link with her name.. but AMY is the best blogger ever.. thats def one vote I'll give everyday.. so check hers out too!!!)

Picture time...

Ok so Friday night we drove up to Dave and Busters to have a good time celebrating my friend's Birthday.. (James.. seen down below) Wow we had a flipping great time. Jeffrey was the bigger winner out of the two of us.. and once I blew through my coins.. he used his to let me keep playing.. He really is amazing. So down below are just a few pictures of the night. Jeffrey and I walked away with 2 sweatshirts and 2 glasses.. not bad if I do say so myself... Enjoy..

^James and I made a Morph-Baby... Poor Ugly Girl... (Jeffrey and I made a little boy.. sooo stinking cute!!! I'll post that later... have to take a picture of the picture)

^Jeffrey and I were big time winner at Dave and Busters... we can't wait to go again!

^Us again..

^James and I... weird we know..

*FireProof*

Ok watch this .... then go see the movie. Then encourage your church or get a group together that is willing to do the Bible study. Jeffrey and I just started it last night at our church and so far we are in love. I hope it inspires you to go and support a great movies that stands for great things in this world of hurt and trouble. Find hope strong one. Find true love.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5lSu6GkC2k

Lets go to the ZOO

OmG. SO much fun today. I went with my mom and brothers to the Atlanta Zoo and took oooh about 600 pictures of all the beautiful animals. My mom and I are def. going back alone just to sit and watch. The beauty of God is all around when you look at all animals really.. even the gross ones. But anyways, I had a blast today.. One of my girls, from our old church, and I are going to breakfast in the morning! I can't wait to catch up. She went to college this fall and I love her to death! So I'm really looking forward to that. Jeffrey and I are still in prayer about school so please pray for God to send us some clear guideness.

So today I find myself in a much better mood/place. I'm using a "God Filter" today... *Amy this is where I need to know how to copy your blog here.. so here.. amwalk21.blogspot.com is a great friend of mine who.. I swear we are clones.. only I don't blog as much. She is an awesome "expresser" of her thoughts and feelings. So GO and check out her blog. Back to the God Filter is something that I learned from her yesterday about there being a filter that only things come through (into my life) after God.. "approves them". So today.. is a good day only good things.. with positive out looks. I'll be honest.. it won't last forever.. because I'm the type that looks in the dark corners to see whats wrong. But I'm giving it a go. And when I find myself in the corner.. I'll give it another go.. until I stop looking into the corners.


Last thought.. I want for people to reallly start listening to what people are telling you. If you don't understand what I mean. Your GOAL for the day.. is to listen to someone's WHOLE statement or question.. and then think of your response. Be slow to speak... (OH BOY.. CHALLENGE AHEAD FOR ME!!)

Goodn'te &* Goodm'rn

When it rains.. it pours...

Zach didn't make it here on earth. He entered into Heaven yesterday mid day. It breaks my heart and at the same time I'm joyful for the miracles that God has used this situation for. Zach's Mom was able to go tell a young girl in the same hospital that she would be getting Zach's heart and another chance to live. It amazing to me.. God's perfect plan.. isn't what we would normally think or want it to be at ALL. But thats why He is in control. The rain has brought a different mood on my lately... It just seems like one of "those" days. Nothing really wrong.. just nothing really right. Maybe its because for the 3rd day in a row.. I'm eating a hot pocket. Yeah thats def. it! Jeffrey and I are continuing to search for God's direction with school and life :). I'm stuck today.. thats a good word.. stuck. I'm always stuck in something.. in a mood.. in a situation.. at work.. haha. Jeffrey and I are hoping to sneak in another real short get away to the mountains.. alone.. so that we can just enjoy each others time. Between Work, Church, Family and Friends.. we have some prioritizing to do. I sat last night in Jeffrey's truck.. just staring at him... wondering.. why did he choose me? I'm so thankful for him and all he puts up with. (thats alot in case you don't know me) He is always up lifting, and always so sweet. He makes my heart smile and makes my heart melt all at the same time. He is truly a blessing and for him I'm thankful. I have alot of things I'm thankful for my salvation.. I'm thankful for my family.. I'm thankful for my friends and my job. My prayer today is for Zach's family, for the family's affected by this and for those who will be. That people will open their hearts and realize that tomorrow really isn't promised. What are you doing today?

Better believe it...

I just discovered I CAN in fact blow a bubble inside of a bubble!! I'm so excited. I don't really have a whole lot to share.. kinda bumming today. Go see fireproof the movie it was great! I'll return.. when I'm feel like sharing.

:)

whew doggie...

I am not feeling well today at all. Achy body, sore throat and I worked a whole day.... But enough complaining. Just got back from my brothers baseball game. I love my brothers I don't know what I'd do without them. They are such a joy to watch grow up. They are almost like my kids!! Jeffrey's youngest brother got baptized this past Sunday by Daniel the youth Pastor at Dogwood. Its such a great feeling knowing that your family has made the decision to accept Christ. There is nothing like experiencing from the outside a commitment of someone you love to trust in God. We've been so busy.. Like always it seems. I can't say its a bad thing, just can't say its a good thing either. 

Sometimes life just really gets you. You know? Like all at once.. a billion questions that seem like they need to be answered right now, just swarm into your brain. When will we have our own place? Are we going to go to school? Which one? When will we be debt free, Dave? But I know I'm guilty of trying to do all these things on my own. I heard something recently that gave me chills... Temptation is the attack on trusting God. Trust  me... It will hit you either RIGHT NOW.. or in a day. I found myself constantly attacking my trust on God recently. The questions seemed to be turned to God.. God, when will we have our own place?! God, are we going to school?! God, which one should we go to? God, when will we be debt free?! God, we are working so hard.. can we have a small break?!.. You may not want to be honest with yourself.. But I've thought that a lot recently. As I write this my heart is breaking... "How can I think like this?" God must be so disappointed in me. I feel like my heart is so NOT trusting.. and Jeffrey's is a Solid Rock. Sometimes I'm a tad jealous at how sure he is on EVERYTHING, but then other times I appreciate the way God made me. My eyes are wide open. My Mind is wide open. My heart, however is growing.  

I find that when I am lacking in the trust department is when I learn the most. So I try to tell myself, be patient, wait, be still and listen. I have to admit this is not me AT ALL! I like to run fast, scream loud and paint with BRIGHT colors, break the "types" and yet fit in with them all. I like talk and not listen... I don't like to wait.. I hate being still and I'm wayyyy not patient. So these are things I am trying to be. I'm speechless now... I'm listening now... I'm waiting now.. I'm patient now.... His timing is perfect. I believe it, But I'm guilty of not practicing it daily. I can admit that.  God is Love and His Love is MORE than enough for me. In all areas of my life I choose to believe that!

In His AMAZING Grace,

Jessica

 

Along time.. wow....

Ok I am really bad about blogging. I have a feeling as my life is changing right before my eyes I'm getting ready to have alot to blog about. Jeffrey and I are pursuing what college he should attend. I'm so blessed to be his wife. He is such an amazing man. I thank God for him... really I do. So lets see besides possibly moving anywhere from Mobile, AL, Lynchburg, VA, to Australia.. we haven't had much on our minds! HA. I'm working with my dad which is just so great. I get the joy of messing with him everyday!! Jeffrey's job is going really well with lots of hours keeping him busy.. but allowing us more money to MOVE.. somewhere.I will tell you that we are ready for some kinda vacation. I'm ready for fall color changes and for the weather to be CRISP. We got Mario Kart for the wii and we LOVE it. Its what we do with our free time.. Which reminds me.. its time for the Walkers to come over and play that with us!!! Be praying for us as we search for God's guidance on college or staying here. God has brought some really great friends into my life recently and I can't thank Him enough for the honesty that these people possess. Its amazing. God rules in every area of our lives.. and He makes that so clear. He continues to amaze me in a way that only He could. He has taken me all over the place I feel but at the same time I see His plan working the way He has created it to. So.. Pray.. pray for miracles but God wants us to. He wants us to believe He can do whatever we know only He can do. I trust Him and His plan... do you?

Any Followers?

I was thinking this morning.. Does anyone even miss my blogging? I still don't think I'm very good at it. But what the heck.. I'm awake, Its early.. I should blog.
I wish I had some exciting news to tell you... OH besides the fact that Jeffrey and I have made the decision to be debt free in count it... 6 months.. at the longest. We can do it. Because we want a house.. well I want a house.. He just wants a place of our own. His new job is going well I actually dropped him off this morning, because his truck wouldn't start. Hooray for that! Yesterday was a very very stressful day but I made it through the wilderness.... (yes i just sang that line). We also received some really disappointing news from Jeffrey's little brothers that has to do with their father.. (i have to watch how much i say.. you never know who is reading this!) Please keep them in your prayers, its a very hard time for them. (history.. parents divorced... dad remarried.. addopting new wife's son) I had a great time doing a photoshoot this week. It turned out that I got to take some shots of the client and I had a blast.. I really loved the studio feeling. Ah.. Jeffrey is leading worship the 6th & 7th all by himself. Which is truly and honor for him to have even been asked. Don't get me wrong. He clearly has the talent. Its still just really cool to see my husband being able to do what God has called him to do! My parents left this morning for a weekend trip. Jeffrey has a really busy sched this weekend so I'm hoping that we can have a little time to ourselves with the house cleared out.

well one day I'll figure out this blogging thing.. and make it interesting.. I just need some funny stuff to happen to me.. and not such seriousness all the time.

until the sky is done falling-I'm still here

too long

wow. Sorry I haven't been blogging lately. Life is so crazy sometimes. Well lets be honest all the time! I have been in a whole new world lately with God that is, a world that is filled with heart ache and overwhelming love all at the same time. My heart has been filled with His love for others and for the love He has for me. I just got back from taking my brothers to see Clone Wars :). I actually enjoyed it. Jeffrey has completed his second week of work.. well almost he had to work today and is still not done :(. But its really brightened up our future for the dreams of our own house. We are so blessed to be allowed to stay in my parents basement but are very excited about owning a home of our own. Oh and being debt free will also allow us to take the vacations that we'd like to take. Or the missions trips we'd love to go on! Check out.... www.careforaids.com Also challenge your self to say "Yes" to the ministries God is asking for your help in. Do some research and be amazed at the little things you can do to make a difference one life at a time. My blog is short today. Just right. oh also.. Heritage Christian Church off of Redwine Rd. has an experience called Step Into Africa. I can't wait to go. Just in case your in the area.. you may want to check it out.

BAD WEATHER

AHHHH.. bad weather makes me laugh.. so hard. My little brother Griffin. Who is 10. Is scared to death of storms bless his heart. Garrett who is 9 acts like he is not afraid but really he is. The wind has picked up to 70 mph-ish. My dad is passing around the house making sure we don't need to get into the basement.. and we (Jeffrey and I are on the Laptop) watching the Disney Channel Games. Thats right you read correctly. Disney Channel Games are really funny. So anyways. I'm feeling better except for the fact that I worked way to much this week and my "female" issues are starting to bother me. Not that you wanted to know but my monthly visits ... Never happen. They used too... But Not anymore.. so for the last 2 years we've been trying to figure out whats wrong and I haven't found a great doctor yet. Losers. They never want to listen to whats really going on and they don't really care to find out whats going on. If I'm honest.. I think my "pain" knocking.. is really me missing my time with God and allowing other worries and feelings to fill that time and thats never good. So now that I can admit and address that issue.. it is no more. I'm praying that Jeffrey job goes well. He starts Monday. I'm so proud of him. I don't think he can even imagine how proud of him I am. He does so much all the time. OOH.. I did a load of laundry last night.. now you may say.. thats no big deal I do that all the time.. but what you don't know .. is I hate doing Laundry.. so Jeffrey was proud of me!! Yay!! I don't mind doing it really.. I find the best time to do a load of laundry is right before we go to bed.. then I can put it in the dryer right before I go to sleep. YAY! GO ME! Ok well.. I'm out.. enjoying the storm. :) and my life... God is amazing. I love Him. Always. 

P.S. Amy I know you'll read this.... I MISS YOU!!! This week.. hanging out?? 

grr

I find myself at a complete loss of words every once and awhile. It amazes me at the pain that we feel in this world.. Some we choose.. Some just happens. Maybe I'm always too negative but I just don't understand why people choose to do the things they know continually hurts them. Can't wrap my mind around that. Sometimes I try but lately I haven't been caring. Bad I know. I care.. I am no longer concerned. If only I could make choices for people. :) That would be great. My heart hurts.. really it does. I can actually feel peoples pain. Sometimes I wish I couldn't and maybe thats why I tell myself I don't care.. because I care too much. God continually amazes me and where He is directing my life. Where I was a year ago? Is like from here to California. The friends I had a year ago... they probably live in California now. I choose to Love God Daily and fail miserably when I try to do things on my own. I need Him. I need Him so badly.
Pain lives inside of me ... less often than it use too. (thanks to my husband) Its there tonight. Small but knocking.. I don't answer the door anymore. I let pain wait outside.. until it decides to go away. Its always better to sleep when you feel this way. Life has created this pain. Its the hurt of being lost.. in life.. and working way too much.. and just wanting to spend a week with people who really care. The type of people that call just to say hey, the kind of people you can pick up with after not speaking for 3 months and be in the same place that you left off. ... ok I'm done.. I'll be more chipper after more sleep

Meet me at The Shack...

I was reading a friends blog just a minute ago and I feel like I have completely failed speaking about the best part of my trip to Destin. It was finishing THE SHACK. Its an amazing book that has touched my soul. 

Mack is the main character and I think everyone can relate to his struggles at one point or another through out the book. I found myself feeling as though I was actually there with him in the Shack while he was talking with Papa, Jesus, and Sarayu. (God, Jesus, Holy Spirit) I love how the writer portrays each one very separate but very together all at the same time. I can't spoil it. Because it is a must read. In fact. You need to go and buy it right now.... Find time to pick the book up.. but I need to warn you.. you must have an open mind to read the book.

Author: William P. Young

zack

ok I know I'm getting really bad. a whole week?! I took a short trip to Destin with my amazing cousin and we had a great time. Now its back to real life. I missed my hubby greatly! Its always nice to come home and know that you were missed!! Here is the best picture by far of the trip. I'll try to share more tomorrow.. but its late and I'm tired.. so here is my new love... Zack

Hip Hip Hoorrraaayy

YAY for BIRTHDAYs I have lots to talk about but it will have to be later. With some pictures.. just wanted to say.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! and i'll be sharing some pictures from a weekend full of fun!

Did What?

Ok so this week has been crazy. I started my part time job at the Jewelry store which is a good and bad. Good because its money.. Bad because, I WANT MORE BLING!!!! I know I know. I just love pretty things that sparkle. But whatever.. no day soon will I have new sparkly bling. I am very happy with the Bling I already have though. On to the next subject of the week... Spray Paint.. thats right Spray Paint. My mom has this iron patio set out on our porch and I was outside helping my dad do some work and I decided to spray paint one of the chairs silver.. WITH OUT ASKING!!!! So for the past 2 days I've been spray painting. 3 chairs yesterday, 1 the day before. Needless to say my fingers and arm are KILLING me. OH and I spray painted the goal post for the basketball court. Gosh, I'm a moron. Jeffrey GOT THE JOB!! I haven't been able to say anything because I wasn't sure who is reading this... but HE GOT THE JOB he applied for which is awesome! He starts Aug. 1st! YAY!! Well I don't really know what else there is to blog about.. Maybe I'll have something later today after I get done working... Till then.

Smile

All of the above picture were taken at the.... Beach!

All the below pictures were taken at Boone Hall Plantation.

These are just a few pictures I can share out of my 1000 that were taken.

It was a great trip and spent alot of great time with my Papa and Grandma Myrna.

I got a part time job that is bringing in some money which is great!

If I feel like it, I'll upload more later on.

four

OH yeah.. went to Boone Hall this morning. Above is NOT my picture. I'll be uploading those soon hopefully. But Wow it was so pretty. We are having a great time. At 7 a.m. this morning we were up moving around and getting ready. We arrived at Boone Hall at 8:45 they open at 8:30 so I was able to get my own really great shots of the trees leading up to the plantation. Pretty famous. Three movies were filmed there, North and South, The NOTEBOOK!!! and Queen. We toured the house after we went into the Butterfly House. Then we went on the trolley and rode around over 700 acres at one time the Boone Hall Plantation was over 4800 acres!!! HOLY CRAP it once sold for $55,000!!! Oh I really wish I could find a great plantation for $55k gosh. Oh the good ole days. Ha! Anyways, visiting Papa has been really great. However its actually been really depressing. He was involved in a chemical spill years before I was born.. he used to run miles and miles a day so he would naturally detox his body. Now that he is older and he injured his hip he can't run anymore. He is on lots of medicines which cause him to be SUPER nervous. The once laughing, joking, always smiling grandpa I knew is no more. I fight tears back as I look at Papa and don't actually "see" him anymore. It breaks my heart but I love him no less. He paces the floor and lays down like 20 times a day. I know he can doesn't have alot of control over himself, I personally think thats why he is anxious/nervous all the time. Anyways.. enough of that.. getting to sad typing about it. I know am fighting away the horrible smoking smell that is up my nose as I type. Now there are 2 smokers in the house and I have one room that I can hide in!!!! Pray that I don't have an attack. Any time I've been in a smoking house for more than 2 days.. I end up in the hospital. I miss my husband and my bed. But I wouldn't trade this for anything. I love my family..... which brings me to another depressing thing about this weekend... salvation.. are they even saved? My dad and I constantly bring it up but it seems as though its a none issue... pray for that too. I'll show you my pictures later. Happy 4th of July by the way!

Its off I go.

Ok I'm leaving. I'll be back sometime on Monday. I know I know. Its a long time to be gone. Jeffrey just got back from California and now I'm leaving. I really hate being away from him but he is very sweet about me leaving. He didn't know my Papa before all the medical things started to happen to him so its hard for him to go and sit for a weekend at papa's house. Its ok though. Hopefully Papa will be feeling alot better! We are trying to decide what exciting thing we are going to do while we are there. The beach is a given. But what next.... Oh my birthday is next week. Sunday actually. The Big 2-1. Doesn't really mean anything though. Because I'm not a drinker. And Jeffrey doesn't want me to drink so I won't. He is the "say so" of our little family and I'm going to listen. (not like me normally but I'm working on it) ok well hopefully the Internet will be up and working at papa's so I can still post. BBS. (Be Bloggin Soon)

Oh Baby Youuu Got What I Need

I'm leaving for a few days to head to South Carolina with my Daddy and brothers. This is going to be an interesting but great trip! I don't think I've ever gone on a trip with just my dad and brothers. So we are going to visit my dads dad, Papa. Needless to say I'm bringing along the camera and I am hoping for alot of photo opportunities. With the beach at my feet and Boone Hall around the corner.. Hopefully I'll get some pictures!!! As for the drive to South Carolina.. that will be unpredictable. 

I got a part time job today! Back at the Jewelry store where I used to work in Highschool.

 I love diamonds~have I ever mentioned that before?

                                                      

I think I'm starting to get the hang of the whole adding pictures thing.. Amy?? I hope I make this interesting enough. I probably blog like a diary instead of like I'm talking to people the more I re-read some stuff. Oh well. Your reading it, aren't you!? Another thing I love is movies.. Jeffrey and I have seen.... lets see.... 2 movies in less than a week. I've seen 3. I saw one movie twice. Oh and I love zebra print. I really do. The more I see it. The more I want it. Everywhere. A Rug. A Purse. A Pillow. A Chair. I'd even like it on my underwear.. haha  Sorry Lame But It Made Me Laugh. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YOU GOT WHAT I NEED.. I really don't know why that song is stuck in my head right now but its really bugging me. Hopefully soon I'll have a song that I can upload. Amy and Jeffrey wrote it. Now Jeffrey is just working with how to make it "full". Whatever that means. Its a musicians mind and that I don't have or have any knowledge about. Oh and.. I'm going to the Beach TWICE this month. Thats right. Since I haven't been anywhere in the last year. I'm making up for it. Once this week and then again in 2 weeks. What Now!

                                                          

Tudday

Today is another day.. and I'm super excited again today. There is just so much that I'm planning and really looking forward to doing. It looks like the month of July is going to be a good month! I hope! We will see what the next few weeks hold for us.
So last night..... I'm ready to fall asleep and (I know I know what your thinking get your minds out of the gutters) Jeffrey is WIDE awake. He starts picking at me.. Verbally and Physically. I start to get angry and tell him to LEAVE ME ALONE! I wanted to sleep. I was very tired!!! So I finally get to fall asleep... Only to wake up to him "rubbing my face with his hands". Which I can't stand.. I'm weird about my germs on my face. So I scream LET ME SLEEP. To which Jeffrey replys... Where is my sweet Jessy and Who are you??? I cracked a smile and said sweet Jessy is still sleeping.. LET ME SLEEP! (didn't happen) Oh well what can you do. I just woke up and count it as a loss. Oh well. More to come later.. Heading to take the brothers to see Walle!

Yay 4 2Day!!

Ok so let me just keep this short. I'm going to be interning with Peachtree Photography! Yes I'm so excited Jessica is awesome and I can't wait to work with her! God has some great things planned for Peachtree Photography and I'm really excited to be apart of the team! Some other things are starting to move forward too!!! Yay! Today was an awesome day. Hanging out with my Hubby is something I enjoy all the time. I wish we could do it everyday! Who knows maybe one day we can!! I'm so proud of everything Jeffrey learned from the past week he spent in CA. He came home with so much knowledge and is so excited about what God has in store for his music ministry. We can't wait for what God will do for both of us! Whew.. its time for some much needed sleep. I am leaving for South Carolina this Thursday and then I may be going to the beach with my cousin later on in the month depending on work/job. Cross my fingers!!! 

See you on the flip side!

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Oh My Gosh! Two days in a row of blogs.. I am getting better. Today I will probably post two if I get a chance.
I threw up @ 1.30 this morning and couldn't get back to sleep for another hour or so. So I planned on going into work a little late. Well I get to work... and then I'm sent home. OK I can handle that but on my way out, I'm told I'm not needed next week. Whatever. Today is a new day. Started out iffy got a little worse and now, God is going to use this to show off His awesomeness. Jeffrey is going to try and get on an earlier flight tonight. PRAY THAT HE DOES. I need him to bring reason to my crazy mind. I am at my dads office now getting a much needed reality check......
Oh By the way.. I'm super excited about this weekend. The wedding will be amazing. As for me. I can only pray God shows me whats going on for His glory.

ok I'm out

Take me away...

I am a bad blogger... Amy brought it to my attention this past weekend. Its true I have to confess it. I'm going to try and get better. But no promises.

My husband, Jeffrey, has been in CA since Monday morning. After a slight problem with the 1st plane, he finally made it out there about 4 o'clock our time. (he was up @ 6 am our time) I really am starting to miss him. I know its just a "few" days, but its starting to get a little tough. I'm used to seeing him EVERY night and cuddling up in his arms before I fall asleep. I didn't fall asleep until 2 a.m. this morning. It was almost like I was fighting sleep, Sleep something I desperately wanted! I finally crashed only to awake @ 7 a.m. and fight to go back to sleep I finally gave up @ 8.30. This weekend is pretty busy/stressful/exciting all bunched together. Friday - Jeffrey comes home and I get to see Beth Moore that night. Saturday- Beth Moore some more (no pun intended... lol) then I go and take my final "exam" if you will for the photographer. I'm very nervous and very excited all at the same time! who knows what will happen.

Ok so I just got off the phone with Jeffrey... HE misses me 2!!! yay! But he is having such a great time and that makes me sooo happy.

Now its off to "work". Which by the way... my last day is the 3rd of July.. Anybody know of any week day jobs???

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y

Gosh the rain this morning really made me SLEEPY! I'm really excited because today is the last Saturday I'll be working at "this" job. (has to be nameless) So while at work I will try to find another job to make some money. :) I drove last night up to kennesaw to see my bestest friend Ashley Webb. Who by the way is GONE all Summer!! I got to see her for about 40 mins and then we parted ways again. I miss you! But it was totally worth the drive. Tonight Jeffrey is singing at church. Can't wait to see/hear him. He is so talented. Oh I love him! OK well short blog for what will hopefully seem like a short day! Really Looking forward to next weekend. Beth Moore/Photography. Doesn't get any better than that!!! Keep Jeffrey in your prayers he leaves for Cali Monday morning reallly early!

~forever~

A Few Days....

Wow its been a few days and SOO much has changed. I spoke to my boss about switching my sched. to Mon-Fri, well needless to say I was a little shocked when they told me that wouldn't work. I completely understand though. It is retail however. So with that being said that really frees me up to pursue Photography which I'm so blessed with the opportunity right now. I can't wait to see what God has in store for the Photographer and I. God is good all the time. I'm trusting that He has something lined up for me. Which I know He will show me in His timing. I am feeling so free in His love lately. With all the craziness that is going on in the world, I somehow feel as though I'm standing with just God.

Vacation.. WoW do I need one. PLEASE.

ROLL OUT!!!!

Ok so I had a great night with my cousin who I love dearly.. well we had great food at She's Bistro in Peachtree City. Totally not worth the money.. great but go to Kiku's if you want that kind of food. Anyways Kevin met up with us and then.. the highlight of the night hit.... "someone" pulled up in the car that my cousin has an order against. So we had a get away driver ( Kevin) we quickly loaded up and rolled out. We def. did work son! I'm done with my 2 day selling seminar which was actually really great and totally worth my time. However I am so sleep deprived that I could probably sleep sitting up right. I'll catch you up on everything else going on later.
Until the Sun Rises...



I'll be sleeping of course...

One Year

Dang.. its been a few days. But there is still no time to catch up on everything that's been going on. We are really busy... and have been really busy.
Today.. One Year Ago I was running around like a mad woman trying to get fish for 2 bowls that would be at my reception. Then later today a year ago, I said I do to my perfect match. I love him more and more each day. Its been a crazy year, but I wouldn't trade it for a Billion bucks. I'm so proud of Jeffrey everyday that he accomplishes something different. I can't wait to see what God has in store for us. But right now we kinda feel at a stand still. God has something planned and we are VERY happy with where we are. I had a great night last night hanging out and taking pictures. Its exactly what I needed. I can't wait to see what comes of that too!!! I'm patient and I know God has everything under control.

Happy 1 Year 2 ME!!!!

Truth has a soul... and it wants to be free.

I'm super excited I'm getting my mattress on Saturday. Not just any mattress my Tempur-Pedic Mattress. Oh I can't wait. The joy of sleeping in heavenly peace.. I can't even put it into words. Between the hours of 8-12 they will be delivery my new mattress. YIPPEE.

I dyed my hair today. You can't even tell. :( ok maybe you can a little. Its darker and has a new dark shade to it. I have dark hair anyways.. oh well... Great things are happening all around. Our community group was great tonight. I think its so amazing to sit in a room of transparent Christians who are willing to let others into their life and struggles. God is so wonderful to bring pure truth into our lives. Its not totally lost. Standing for something isn't looked "down upon".

Speaking of truth. I love it. Some may not agree but it truly makes a huge difference, even in friendships. I could write about that for days. I have a personal struggle with "knowing" things that "best friends" don't even know about each other. Shocking things that you would totally think you could share with your best friend. But yet some how, the truth about each persons soul finds me. Anyways, I won't continue. If you haven't been a 100% truthful.. I think its time. You'll be amazed a the freedom and forgiveness God has prepared us with.

Ones soul can be truly seen only by a truthful or hurting heart. Even if its only shared with another for a second. Its there.. just waiting to be free and forgiven. ~jh~

Life Makes Me Laugh

Ouch, Charlie. I could watch that everyday. Charlie, bit me. I woke up this morning barely able to get myself out of bed. I don't know why but lately I'm really struggling getting ready in the morning. Maybe its because I still don't get enough sleep.. but 8-9 hours should be plenty.

I got a new couch today.. well actually the delivery guys showed up at the store today with a couch they were going to throw away and I called dibs on it yesterday. (the customer told us they needed a couch removed) So I claimed it, as long as it was in "good" condition. I know I'm really weird for taking a couch from a stranger. But I will be cleaning it tonight. Thank the Lord. It cost NOTHING.. and NOTHING is beautiful!!

My cousin and I made a list of things we've done that really make us laugh looking back on it. I really can't repeat these things because others probably wouldn't find it funny. Trust me they are great! Just take a minute to see the humor in your past decisions that are kind of "off the wall" if you will. Here I'll give you an example... Have you ever helped yourself to something at someone's house without asking?? (I'll leave it up to your imagination) Those are the kind of things that we just spent a great 15 mins laughing about.

I am choosing not to be so stressed anymore. Its really started to effect my health again. I'm sleeping poorly, my cycles are messed up again (not preggers) and I really want to be careful so I don't really mess myself up. Gosh if only I wasn't so emotional. I've realized that God's placed certain things on my heart for a reason and I can't wait to see them happen. Patience... oh my favorite word. But I can't get stuck in Patience Land either. Get off my butt and start doing stuff that will get me to the "promised land"! Gosh the song Jeffrey and Amy created is AMAZING!! Tomorrow we will be getting some more feed back. To make sure its not just us that love it! ;) Personally that's good enough for me. God has done some amazing things these last few days. I'm just ready to really see what he has in store for all of us.

I'm Longing.... oh and I'm Laughing

Oh the Beauty...

Of work. I love working. I love doing my job well. But this is not normal. All the day in and day out things that I put up with, is going to have to stop. I almost feel like there is a bully at work. I just continue to trust that God has my perfect job and its right around the corner.

I had an offer given to me last night about some therapy. Now at first you may say one of two things, "Yes, Thank the Lord Jessica is finally getting help." or " You don't need therapy." I say I do.. because its Marble Slab Therapy. Which in my book is the only way to do therapy. In one hand you have about 34 billion Weight Watcher Points and in the other your heart.

There are still very few people who understand me and I think that is why I feel almost compressed as if I can't breath around some people. I'm thankful for the things I have and I am ready to work even harder for the things I want. Like freedom. I have spiritual freedom and can't wait to be free from debt. Its just a great feeling. I think we'll take the much desired vacation to Italy once that is accomplished. So maybe next year I'll be posting about the beautiful EVERYTHING over in Italy.

Dare I say that today is a depressed day? I woke up already feeling defeated. I'm not sure what spiritual battles are around me today, but I choose to stand tall and to encourage my angels that their fight is worth it. I am worth fighting for, I can do great things through Christ and I'm choosing to do so today.

P.S. I can't wait for what God has in store for my husband either. His voice is like hearing angels and now that God has brought someone into our lives that He gives words to.. oh the bliss of happiness through Christ is worth every bad day for just a minute of His Glory Shown on Earth.

Today is another day.

I'm finding that I'm not getting enough sleep lately. Which is a good and bad thing. Good because that means I'm having a great time and not getting into bed until later. Bad because I still have to wake up and go to work! I'm so restless. I find myself all but screaming to move forward. If you haven't heard of Dave Ramsey, your probably living a controlled life. Jeffrey and I completed the first step of his program last night. We are super excited about becoming debt free!

Last night Garrett (the youngest of my two brothers) won the All Star Game that will put them in the championship game today @ 12. I'm sad because I can't be there but I'm soo happy for him. His team plays hard and listens. Congrats!!! My dad is their coach and he makes me smile. He keeps the kids loving the game like so many coaches forget to do. I mean.. lets be honest.. they are only 7 and 8 years old, the scouts aren't looking yet.


Well real life is calling me back.... until next time.

Trying Something New...

So I've totally started one of these because alot of people around me have them. So I'm going to try it out and see if I "feel" like my voice has been heard. I love talking so I'm going to try writing.. hence the fact that I'm Trying Something New.

I'm totally feeling trapped these last few days, work, work, life.. Not to even get me started on friends. Where'd they go? Everyone is so caught up in their own life, which I'm guilty of too. But what can you do? I say you can only call and email so much to try and keep in touch. After awhile sadly I let it go. I believe relationships should be give and take equally from both sides. So if its not.. no matter how sad.. I let it go.

God has been so great. I can talk about His greatness all day long. It continues to amaze me. God brought us to a great community group where we met a bunch of couples that have all been in the same place that we are now. I can't wait to see all the greatness God has in store for each person in our group. Speaking of that.. Jeffrey, my husband, is amazing. He took these God given words from Amy and with God's help turned it into an amazing song. Hopefully God will allow us to take this somewhere. I really can't wait to see what God has in store for all four of us. Amy's words, Jeffrey's musical talent, Dusty's video/bus driving skills, and my, my, my, ... I don't know yet.. Possibly my photography skills and maybe even my ability to come up with creative ideas. I'm waiting, I'm breathless, I'm praying...

My prayer is that I'm prepared for what God has in store for our lives.

He will continue to do His will, I want to join Him. I'm not going to sit and wait for a "calling" He's already called me to serve Him.

God's amazing.. always has always will be.

His Love is all I need.

P.S. I'm ready to use God's gift that He gave me.