Wow- SIX of my favorite things...or something like that. Before I start...let me add this disclaimer...I have a tremendous headache right now...just took some tylenol...
#1. And most certainly #1...My most favoritest...is my Jesus. I have been pulled from the pit of despair. I have been rescued and healed. My past hurts and wounds are just that...PAST. I am am new creation...a new WOMAN. I am so thankful for my Jesus...for his pain, his humilation, for his blood. He is the only way to God and Heaven...I can't do anything to earn my way...Christ paid for me...because I am his Beloved. (No really, Amy means beloved) I am constantly amazed and how deeply I am loved. How I am always provided for, and how my Lord increases my love for him, along with my knowledge of him. I love how he opens my eyes, makes me laugh and cry with JOY...I have found the Bible to be a tremendously exciting book to read...(seriously...use your Lord of the Rings imagination, and go read about David!!!)
#2. I love being a mom. I know everyone says it, but this is the hardest thing I have ever done...and it is (usually) the most rewarding...laughs, giggles, dishes, laundry...oh, the glorious work of it all. I have never been more challenged!! Not one to be a scheduler...keeping four kids straight with who needs to be where at what time has been fun! -I am acutally using a planner!! This is actually Clay talking to me about who needs to be where and when...
#3. MMUUUSSSSIIIIICCCCCC. NOPE- I have not grown out of this. My tastes have changed over the years, though. I am not so excited when it comes to Motley Crue and the like...NO- don't get me wrong though, I still like it LOUD...and hard...only now...its all about Christ. Christian music has changed...if you didn't already know. Bands like Family Force 5, (www.familyforce5.com) Switchfoot, (www.switchfoot.com) Newsboys, (www.newsboys.com) Skillet, (www.skillet.com) and guys like Toby Mac, (www.tobymac.com) and Phil Joel (www.deliberatepeople.com)-Phil is a little on the more mellow side...but well...just go check it out!!! This music is my passion. Promoting it is my calling. (more on that at a later time) Luckily, my family is in love with this music as well...so much so, that Chloe got a one of a kind 8th birthday! A meeting with her favorite singer...Rebecca St. James-
At the same event, Caitlyn me her "favorite guy" former Newsboy, Phil Joel.
It was actually very cute. At 3 years old, she sees him (thanks to video, she knew who he was), runs up to him with a very loud, "I LIKE YOU!!!" He scooped her up in his arms and they just chatted! When the Newsboys came back to our area, Cait decided she would give Phil the picture of them w/ her autographed...and he would autograph her copy...(2005)
The other day, I was trying to figure out what is was that I love about this music so much...besides that we sing great things into our lives, and we praise God all the time...It came out of my mouth this way- "I love music so much because when I don't have words for how I feel, music speaks for me." Wanna know how I am...check out what songs I am listening to.
#4. This one is two of my most favorite ministries. Above Rubies (www.aboverubies.org) has changed my life. The teaching here has revolutionize the way I feel about the tough parts of being a mom. All that training, laundry, dishes...it is all my priveledge...and my joy. I GET to do this. I don't always do it right...but I am getting better with God's help, everyday! My other favorite is Deliberate People (www.deliberatepeople.com) This is all about getting deliberate in our pursuit of Christ. Getting to know him on purpose...not letting life lead where it may...check out the site...they say it better than I can!! I promise you...it will be more than worth it!!
#5. Shout out to DUTCH BROTHERS coffee. (www.dutchbros.com) DB is my treat...my yummy, yummy treat... 'nuff said!
#6. Well, this one is kinda vain...I love my hair straightener. Truth be told, I need a new one...but I love what a little straight iron and some heat does to my strawberry mop. Oh, Yeah...looking like a rock star! (not really, I just love to say that!)
#7. Wait...this was only a list of 6...So- there ya have it...six of my personal favorite things...I actually can add another...and I'll do it in picture form!!! Enjoy!
Cody and Brittany- soccer stars
Coaches and kids...Brendan w/ Brit, and Clay w/ Cody
uuhhh...yeah...??? 
One of Chloe's drawings
One more from Chloe!!I had some of Cait...but they must be too big...maybe next time...
So, Now I tag...only two...
Kimberly and Tracy!!!
2 comments:
Thanks for the challenge! LOL
Amy--I love your 6things! Most of them didn't surprize me, of course! Wow, we're coming up on another BOB. Should we start feeling old now?? Look where we are compared to back then. You are awesome!!
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