Building a dream

Have you ever felt a strong passion for something. Something you just had to and wanted to do so bad? And you worked hard to get it and get there. Year after year, day after day. Working and praying... Working and praying... This is where I am right now. Trying to get to this point in life where everything happens. Where time and my visions coincide. I am waiting and working . It is a hard life and a hard, long road to travel. I am hoping it all pays off.

For instance one dream is to be a great writer. So far I have written a couple of things. But nothing major. Just free writing, imagining and what not.

But I figure the more I read really good novels and books the more I will learn so that is my goal. To read as much as I can. Gather ideas and methods of good story telling. But then I think I may need to also get back to writing as well so that is my mission. To write good literature.

Wish me well in my mission...

But for starters I want to share one book I really enjoyed reading. It is called Tuesdays with Morrie: an old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson By Mitch Albom. It was such a great book. Very interesting and you could tell every page was heart felt. It is a memoir but also like a documentary, and dedication of someones life. It had good descriptive technique and alot of interesting tidbits of wisdom. Since I am a nurse I loved how deep and how real it was on matters of life and death.

The Colors of Hope

I love colors. Notice all the colors of the Rainbow...
Red is like... love
Yellow is like ...joy
Orange is like... goodness
Blue is like... peace
Purple is like... richness
Green is like... refreshing
These are some of the references I see when I see certain colors. And that gives me joy... I love colors and the joy that they evoke. I guess that is why I enjoy looking at flowers and painting too. It is evidence of God's love and attention to detail.

When God first made the rainbow God promised to never flood the earth again. This is somewhat like him saying he will never leave us nor forsake us. When he makes a covenant he never goes back on it, he never breaks his promises. His word remains forever. Just like a rainbow has many colors, there are many hopes in his promises. Look at a rainbow today and remember that God's promises are true and never fail. Just like when he said he would never flood the earth again.

Read Genesis 9:8-17

Be encouraged

Here is a lilly of the valley flower for your delight.

Today I am reminded of this scripture. Which is great for when times are rough. Jeremiah 29:11-12 When all hope is lost I hold on to this verse.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."

Do you believe it? I do!!!

Have a nice sunday and a great week.

The Sun

I saw the most beautiful garden today and while baskin in it, I felt at home and peaceful.I knew then at that moment everyone can share this love for the sun and the way it makes our days brighter. Even after the rain the sun still comes out again... that is lovely.

This is it
we are all here together.

Again
the sun has risen,
the sun has ushered us in.

We sit in and take our turns
basking in its radiance
but we are in this together
this gift
One by one

Face by face

Time by time

Day by day
it is all ours to hold
and to share.


written today 11/5/10

Thank God

This is just a note of encouragement to be thankful for where you are. Whether the blessing is great or small. No matter what, always be grateful for the little things. Find something or anything to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. Or rather this year... Not just on the month or holiday of Turkey!

I am thankful that...
First, that I have a job
That I am well and in good health
That I have the joy of the Lord in my heart
That I have a family who loves me
That I have friends who care
That the future is still yet unknown and that is a good thing cause God has yet to surprise me with more good things my way.
I am in my church choir

I am all right so far
God is with me wherever I go

My extended family is ok as well

I keep a job fairly well
I am a nurse
I did a full month of school nursing and nothing bad has happened yet. (Hopefully, God willing it stays that way.)

By Christina Carpenter 11/2/10