Dear Ellen

You are home. Finally, after 91 years. I am so happy for you, but then I am sad. In a way I am jealous, but I am comforted knowing that my turn will come soon enough. Thank you for some of my fondest memories. For the baby rabbit that you fearlessly caught for two silly little girls. For the Sunday goody bags, and for all of your stories from 91 years of living. Thank you for the stale marshmallows and the endless supply of candy in the crystal container. For the Michigan trip to Aunt Esther's, and the oversized pencils that you bought us...even after Esther said no. Thank you for the one million year old cholcolate, and for faithfully coming to every recital, concert, play, and birthday party. Thanks for being concerned about every area of my life, from braces, to feet problems, to school papers. Thank you for your constant prayers, my middle name, your sparkling eyes, and your looks of horror. Thank you for your love. This "Young Lady" misses you very much, and I wanted you to know that "I love you...more than you know."

Connections 01.19.11

Philippians 1:20-21 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. ~ Thank you Ellen for loving me "More than I know" You were a joy to my life. See you soon!

Connections 01.12.11

Isaiah 43:16 Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;

Jesus Cards

In an effort to carry the name of Jesus, Babbs, Curly and I decided to create comething called "Jesus Cards" Please pray for the cards, the people that will recieve them, and for our boldness as we proclaim the wonderful name of Jesus! I hope and pray that each one of the cards will impact a person in a special and personal way. God is good! Seriously. All the time.

Connection 01.05.11

Philippians 2:14-15 : "Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world."

To spark the creative side of my brain, I have decided to weekly capture a picture that is parallel to a verse out of the Bible. The title of this project may change, since "Connections" isn't all that creative...but whatever the name, I hope you enjoy!

Wow. God.

Passion has come and gone and with it many things in my life have changed. I could write about everything; large and small that my God taught me in the four days I spent in Atlata, GA. Instead, I want to tell you of the glorious God that I serve. Jesus Christ whom I love and the Holy Spirit who has changed my life. I guess I have always known of the greatness of God and the life changing message of Christ -- sure I've been convicted here and there, but the magnificence and power that I experienced during Passion 2011 was more than just a religion that we are expected to follow. My God is great! He is huge and He is the creator. His love for us and unendeing compassion caused Him to send His Son Jesus Christ. Just think about it. We who were still chained to sin, we who had nothing to offer, we who had absolutely no hope -- and then boom, God gave us the free opportunity to become (literally transformed) the righteousness of Jesus Christ!!! Right there is enough to make me dance and sing and laugh, just knowing that a supernatural being greater than anyone's imagination truely loves me as His child. So I guess all I can say is: Wow. God.