Ever Wonder?

Have you ever wondered what God is doing? I am in that place right now. It is interesting because I am so peaceful in my life. I know that God is working, I just have no clue what he is doing. It is an interesting place, a good place, but an interesting place. A few weeks ago I was so unsettled, emotional and confused about what God was doing. I was missing family, friends and other people who were once a big part of my life. God provided peace though in an amazing way. He allowed me to let go of what I was holding onto, release and learn.

John 14:27 says, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." I read this a couple of weeks ago, actually right after the event that allowed me to let go. I have learned so much from this simple passage. It is funny how a few sentences can change your entire way of thinking and affect you in ways that you never imagined.

Peace has overcome me. I know that God has a plan and a purpose and that I don't need to be afraid or worry, he is bigger than all of those things, things that I can't even control. It's funny how when you let go new things happen, new people come into your life and things seem to just work out for a reason. I still don't know the reason and have stopped trying to figure out the big picture. I am here and now and letting God take control. I am excited about new things and people in my life, what God is doing and where he is going to take me and how he is going to use me.

Kate's Birthday Celebration

Alright, last night we went out for Kate's Birthday. We went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner and amazing dessert. After that? A Night at the Museum...the funniest movie I have seen in a long time. it was a great night of fun and friends. God has blessed me with amazing people in my life. Here are some pictures. Enjoy!!!

Just a Side Note

Just a little side note. I was driving down the 73 toll road this afternoon and had a realization as to how amazing this world is. It was so beautiful with the clouds and the hills, the city on the horizon and the sunsetting in the background. It really blew me away and I realized how so often I am not even aware of the amazing creation that God has allowed me to live in. I am so grateful for all that God has made and done. Wow!!!

Things to do before I die

Gab and I have been working on lists of the 100 things we want to do before we die. I am on number 60. I thought that I would share a little of what I have listed. Now, I know that my plans aren't always the same as God's and who knows if it might change, but this is where I am at right now. now these aren't in any particular order. Enjoy.
1. Go to India
2. Get married
3. Have kids
4. Speak at an event
5. Earn my maters degree
6. Go to San Francisco
7. Go to Ireland
8. Do missions work in another country
9. Have at least one year with one Sabbath day a week
10. Write my mom a letter expressing my graditude
11. Live somewhere besides Orange County, CA
12. Meet the love of my life
13. Write a book
14. Work at a summer camp
15. Be content with who God has made me
16. Camp in Yosemite
17. Own a home (with a red door)
18. Write a letter to my children declareing my love.
19. Ride my bike down the California Coast
20. Kiss my husband ontop of a mountian
21. Write good youth Bible Study curriculm
22. Homeschool my children for one year (at least).
23. Raise my children (not let the school)
24. Disciple
25. Be a disciple
26. Befriend an enemy
27. Share God's amazing love with students
28. Create a photo murial
29. Drive across the country
30. Jet ski
31. Para sail
32. Backpack
33. Take pictures of God's amazing creation and create a book.
34. Take students on a mission trip
35. Take time to experience Creation
36. Make an effort to show girls that they are beautiful
37. Do disaster relief
38. Wear a size 9
39. Read the Graps of Wrath
40. Develop a Camp
41. Learn not to worry.
42. Learn to play the guitar
43. Learn to play the piano
44. Give something that is important to me to another person
45. Write Nell a letter to tell her how much I love her and what an amazing friend she has been
46. Fly the paraplane
47. Drive the entire West Coast
48. Take Katelynn on vacation
49. Play Tyrone at my wedding
50. Get to know my nieces
51. Get a doctorate degree
52. Fast
53. Create a strong prayer life
54. Create a strong quiet time
55. Learn to be still before the Lord
56. Tithe regularly
57. Love
58. Be loved
59. Live an honoring life to God.
60. Learn to listen to God.

Just a little note, some of these things I am already working on and it doesn't mean that I can't improve in some of these areas. I hope that you enjoyed the list. When I finish I will post the rest.

Girl's Shopping Day

Zaida and I took some of the girls from the youth group on a trip to Santa Monica last Saturday for a Girl's Shopping Day. It was a fun day of food, clothes, Celebrities and girls. No boys allowed. We had a great time. I always love this day, even though I'm not a big shopper I love the time with the girls and Santa Monica is so beautiful. I hope that more girls end up going next year, but it was a blast.

Check out the Pictures.

Exciting

I have to give some thanks to Myspace (I wouldn't normally do this) but it helped me to find one of my old friends. I found one of the best friends I have had randomly because I was bored one day. I found my friend Steve. He is really cool, had some hard times, but a good guy. We used to have the funniest wrestling matches ever. Espically when he would pick me up and throw me across the room and onto the bed. Sometimes it didn't feel very good. I really missed him though. I missed talking to him and hanging out. I really never felt like I had to try to be his friend. He just liked to hang out with me for me. That is what was awesome. I miss those simple times of not having to keep people entertained, but just to be there and enjoying a friend. Having a friend that was respectful of my beliefs even if they weren't the same as his. I don't know. I just wanted to share because I am super excited.

Taco Night

Tonight was taco night at the Culter's. It was a great night. Zaida made home made corn tortillas (gluten free) and it was sooo good. Great friends came, we ate, had fun and watched movies. It was just a great time. The one thing that I really realized tonight is that God has blessed me with amazing friends. They are so great, easy to be around and loving. I could never ask for anything better.