I promise ill post something meaningful and substantial this week. For now here is the link to our 15 minutes of fame.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
This is crazy....
Man behind the Miracle on the Hudson: Airing next week!
Elaina & I will be there! What an exciting opportunity and platform to share even a little bit our miraculous story.
Elaina & I will be there! What an exciting opportunity and platform to share even a little bit our miraculous story.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Katie Couric
In 2 weeks we celebrate 4 years since the plane crash. Wow, life has changed.
Since the crash we have been asked by a few big news stations to be on morning programs. Oprah even called! We have never felt peace about most of these and one we agreed to do was canceled because of Haiti new coverage.
I have been working with a author in Denver on my book and shortly we will start looking for a literary agent who can then help us find a publisher.
Lots has happened since the plane crash and we have been blessed to share our story with friends, family, churches & really, the world!
I'm waiting to see if the show can get us a direct flight....if not we will have to graciously say no. The only flight they offered was 8am out of DIA into Salt Lake City. Then SL at 11:30am- JFK arriving at 6:00pm..SUPER LONG DAY.
Please say a prayer that we can get a direct flight or have total peace about doing an all day slight day.
I have been working with a author in Denver on my book and shortly we will start looking for a literary agent who can then help us find a publisher.
Lots has happened since the plane crash and we have been blessed to share our story with friends, family, churches & really, the world!
I'm waiting to see if the show can get us a direct flight....if not we will have to graciously say no. The only flight they offered was 8am out of DIA into Salt Lake City. Then SL at 11:30am- JFK arriving at 6:00pm..SUPER LONG DAY.
Please say a prayer that we can get a direct flight or have total peace about doing an all day slight day.
Monday, January 7, 2013
it had to come to this....
I would say I was 'born to be a mama!'...I have always loved babies and caring for others.
Having E grew those passions & desires in new inspeakable ways. I have learned so much, been challenged beyond anything I could think of and today, I am wondering if i'm finally seeing/feeling the effects of giving myself to someone in such a deep way.
Im exhausted. I honestly want to hole up. Turn of my phone, not talk to anyone for a week (except Chris) and sleep every time E sleeps. My baby is a delight. Me being tired doesnt take away from me loving her, loving our moments together and being so thankful for her. Somtimes I think I allow myself to feel like if I loved her more I wouldnt be so tired.
Is this normal?
Sometimes even thinking about calling a friend seems like so much work. When did life seem like it was 'one foot in front of the other'?
Maybe I am just having a hard week. Maybe it is all catching up with me.
Any tips from moms out there? What can I do to get out of this funk? My friend Carolyn told me the other day that going to work is much easier than staying home with her son; she has a classroom of 30 elementary kiddos.
Needing strength, needing perspective and needing to be honest that sometimes I do try to have it all together; my house, attitude, energy for hubby, listening ear for a hurting friend & 5 time slots a week for coffee/lunch. Instragram can snap a moment and make you think its how it always is. BAHAHAHAH!
Im off to bed (8:02) and working to remember tomorrow HIS mercies are new.
Having E grew those passions & desires in new inspeakable ways. I have learned so much, been challenged beyond anything I could think of and today, I am wondering if i'm finally seeing/feeling the effects of giving myself to someone in such a deep way.
Im exhausted. I honestly want to hole up. Turn of my phone, not talk to anyone for a week (except Chris) and sleep every time E sleeps. My baby is a delight. Me being tired doesnt take away from me loving her, loving our moments together and being so thankful for her. Somtimes I think I allow myself to feel like if I loved her more I wouldnt be so tired.
Is this normal?
Sometimes even thinking about calling a friend seems like so much work. When did life seem like it was 'one foot in front of the other'?
Maybe I am just having a hard week. Maybe it is all catching up with me.
Any tips from moms out there? What can I do to get out of this funk? My friend Carolyn told me the other day that going to work is much easier than staying home with her son; she has a classroom of 30 elementary kiddos.
Needing strength, needing perspective and needing to be honest that sometimes I do try to have it all together; my house, attitude, energy for hubby, listening ear for a hurting friend & 5 time slots a week for coffee/lunch. Instragram can snap a moment and make you think its how it always is. BAHAHAHAH!
Im off to bed (8:02) and working to remember tomorrow HIS mercies are new.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Vines & Branches
We have so many blessings to celebrate. When I think about God and all that he has been faithful to do I realize HE DID IT ALL. Without me and my help.
He brought Chris to a place where he was ready to date me...then a place (through tragedy) where he was ready to marry me. Thankfully starting out family was not such a big area of struggle.
Waiting for me has always been such a struggle. I am such a 'go getter' kinda gal. I see something that I want or believe in and I make it happen! God is gently reminding me to let him lead me in his will for my life.
Today I was spending time in John reading about abiding in the True Vine.
A few things that came to mind as I read:
One: A branch is only as good as its vine. I am nothing and have no place to belong if I am not attached to The Vine.
Second: A vision as I read this passage came to mind. I thought of being a lowly branch and being towards the root of the vine. Two things I saw in regards to being low: Bowing low to Jesus and his majesty and also being close to the deep roots and first waters that the vine receives.
I want the Holy Spirit to be my first source of life and I also want to live a life that bows low to his desires for my growing.
The passage that struck me most and I have prayed over today is John 15:2 ' He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.'
He Prunes every branch that DOES bear fruit.
Glory, Glory! This means he is growing me, making me more holy and more like him.
I dont doubt that all the waiting ,all the trauma and all the struggles (big and small) were all part of his pruning process to bring more holiness and create a more fruitful life in me.
Looking back it has been a tough journey, very dark at times. Today I look over my life and all the pruning God has graciously done in my life and I am humbled that he chose to spend so much time caring for me. My heart. My life. My spirit. My relationship with him!
As I approach 2013 (if we make it past Friday) I choose to abide in my True Vine and have a willingness to do as he sees fit for my life as a wife, mother, friend and sister.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Carry Your Name
When questions arise from these horrific acts like Friday all I can do is listen to worship. Thankfully Pandora plays my 'like' songs over and over again! This song has given me such a needed reminder that by HIS WOUNDS we are healed....those children and families are healed. Couldnt be more happy that we are celebrating his birthday this month. I am also gently painstakingly reminded that my purpose here is to carry his name to the lost, the needy and broken hearted. I could do so much better.
Praying for peace over ALL who are affected by this tragedy. Its affecting more than just Newtown, although their pain is unlike any we will ever know. Many are struggling emotionally & spiritually and if you are a believer in Jesus, you must recognize that this all started in the spiritual realm. Thankfully we can cling to the fact that it will end in the spiritual realm someday. I have never wanted Heaven more!
Carry Your Name by Chrisy Nockles
How merciful the cross
How powerful the blood
How beautiful Your arms
Open for us
No greater love
God's only Son
Jesus, Jesus
No other name
Mighty to save
Jesus, Jesus
By Your wounds we are healed
And You have conquered the grave
And in Your rising, we will rise
To carry Your name
Above every name
I will carry Your name
Carry Your name
Jesus, Your name forever
For all of my days
How powerful the blood
How beautiful Your arms
Open for us
No greater love
God's only Son
Jesus, Jesus
No other name
Mighty to save
Jesus, Jesus
By Your wounds we are healed
And You have conquered the grave
And in Your rising, we will rise
To carry Your name
Above every name
I will carry Your name
Carry Your name
Jesus, Your name forever
For all of my days
Friday, December 14, 2012
New Blog: Oh No GMO
I have been more interested in food, healthy and true wellness more than ever these past few years.
Lately I have been doing lots of reading on GMO's and their health effects on the body, children and their links to disease. I started a blog that you can check out.
Just getting started (there is a lot to cover) but what I am finding and reading causes me great sadness for how our country looks at food, healthy and true wellness.
Lately I have been doing lots of reading on GMO's and their health effects on the body, children and their links to disease. I started a blog that you can check out.
Just getting started (there is a lot to cover) but what I am finding and reading causes me great sadness for how our country looks at food, healthy and true wellness.
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