I know, I know... It's been quite a while since I've blogged. I really am rather terrible at this. So I'd like to take this time to update you on the events of my 'whirlwind' life...
So much awesome stuff is going on right now. I'm still keeping extremely busy serving in the Jr. High Ministry at church. It's a big time commitment, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I LOVE my Jr. High Girls, and I'm thankful for having each of them in my life. God is doing so much in their lives and I'm being blessed through it. We are having a Mother/Daughter Tea on May 15th, so a couple of us leaders, and about 10 girls will be getting together and making a 'music video' to announce the tea. It should be a lot of fun! I'll try to post it once it's done. We also took them to Winter Camp the last weekend of February -- talk about a humongous blessing!! So many awesome decisions were made for the Lord, and we (leaders) were able to connect with a lot of them on a much deeper level. It was amazing. God was truly working in that camp... What an honor to be a part of something so great.
As far as my 'home life' -- I moved again! Suprise, suprise... I'm extremely happy where I am, now, though! God has brought an amazing couple into my life, for me to live with and we have a beautiful house in the French Valley area of Murrieta. They also have four awesome children: Kierstin - age 10, Joe - age 7, Hannah - age 3, and Baby Dylan - age 1. As you can imagine, it is an extremely busy and active household, but I absolutely LOVE it, and thank God every day for my 'family'. His faithfulness in providing for me, has been more amazing than I could have ever dreamed.
I'm also still working full time @ UCSD. The commute is long, but well worth having a job, AND a nice place to live. I'm also still going to school part-time online, as well. Yes, I stay rather busy...
I also decided that this year was my year to better myself all the way around: spiritually, emotionally and physically. So I joined a gym and have drastically changed my eating habits. It's hard at times, but I know it's good for me, and well worth it in the end. So far I've lost about 10 lbs. Not too bad of start, but I have a long ways to go. Just pray with me, that I'll continue faithfully in my new endeavor.
More exciting news is that 2 of my wonderful 'sister-in-laws' are pregnant!! YAY for more babies!! I'm SOOO excited for them... Jessica is due July 3rd and will be having her 4th baby - another girl. That makes the score: boys - 1, girls - 3 in that household. Then Christine is due September 23rd with their 3rd child. We're not sure what she's having yet, but I think everyone is leaning towards boy #3 .... we'll see!!
And I think the last piece of exciting news is that my parents are officially in escrow on their first house!! They have decided to buy a house up north, only about 15 mins from where I live. They will still be commuting to San Diego for work, like I do, but I think that the beautiful house they can afford will make it worth it... I'm so excited for them! Home ownership is such a blessing and privilege, and my parents have worked so hard to accomplish this. I'm thankful that God is blessing them abundantly... It will also be nice to have them close finally! And, if they like my church, we might be able to attend as a family again... :)
I think that's it as far as exciting announcements. But I'd like to leave you with a little 'food for thought', if you will...
I attended a funeral on Monday, for a dear man - Pastor Don Hamer of San Diego. Pastor Hamer had approx. 2500 people attend his memorial service (or so I heard)... The place was packed, though! I could not believe how many people showed up. And it really made me stop and think: What kind of legacy am I leaving?! Will there be this many people at my funeral... most likely not. The thought really challenged me to step out and make a difference in the world. I need to be molding my character after the character of Christ, and stamping my mark on the world - a mark that reflects the love God has for each and every one of us... I hope that all of us are leaving legacies that will be remembered long after we are gone...
Hope this finds you all blessed...
♥ Beth
2 Timothy 4:2
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
2010 - Time to heal..
Wow, it's 2010 -- So hang on tight, and here it goes!
I was sitting in Church on Sunday, thinking back over the past year of my life. The only word I could utter was 'WOW'.... SO much has happened, so much has changed! We were having communion and Pastor Brian was prompting us to reflect on all of 2009. I sat there, and I couldn't help but ball my eyes out. My heart cried out to the Lord, expressing everthing that just seemed to jumble through my mind at that moment... Hurt, pain, laughter, forgiveness, anger, lonliness, excitement, contentment, awareness, peace, spiritual hunger, longing, separation, depression, joy, sorrow - it was all there, everything I'd felt this last year, and it was flooding over me, and I knew I couldn't bear it alone. I've been trying to give it over to the Lord, but I think I also keep fighting myself and taking it back. But this year, I resolve not to take back these thoughts and feelings, but to give them straight to Jesus, who IS the GREAT I AM! HE is my hope, HE is my husband, HE is my best friend, my strength, my joy, my comfort... Then we sang the most perfect song. A song that blessed me beyond measure... I cried even harder, but not out of despair, out of hope that God had great things in store for me. All I have to do is make HIM my everything...
I was sitting in Church on Sunday, thinking back over the past year of my life. The only word I could utter was 'WOW'.... SO much has happened, so much has changed! We were having communion and Pastor Brian was prompting us to reflect on all of 2009. I sat there, and I couldn't help but ball my eyes out. My heart cried out to the Lord, expressing everthing that just seemed to jumble through my mind at that moment... Hurt, pain, laughter, forgiveness, anger, lonliness, excitement, contentment, awareness, peace, spiritual hunger, longing, separation, depression, joy, sorrow - it was all there, everything I'd felt this last year, and it was flooding over me, and I knew I couldn't bear it alone. I've been trying to give it over to the Lord, but I think I also keep fighting myself and taking it back. But this year, I resolve not to take back these thoughts and feelings, but to give them straight to Jesus, who IS the GREAT I AM! HE is my hope, HE is my husband, HE is my best friend, my strength, my joy, my comfort... Then we sang the most perfect song. A song that blessed me beyond measure... I cried even harder, but not out of despair, out of hope that God had great things in store for me. All I have to do is make HIM my everything...
'Be My Everything'
by Tim Hughes
God in my living
There in my breathing
God in my waking
God in my sleeping
God in my resting
There in my working
God in my thinking
God in my speaking
Be my everything
Be my everything
Be my everything
Be my everything
God in my hoping
There in my dreaming
God in my watching
God in my waiting
God in my laughing
There in my weeping
God in my hurting
God in my healing
Christ in me
Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
You are everything
Christ in me
Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
Be my everything
by Tim Hughes
God in my living
There in my breathing
God in my waking
God in my sleeping
God in my resting
There in my working
God in my thinking
God in my speaking
Be my everything
Be my everything
Be my everything
Be my everything
God in my hoping
There in my dreaming
God in my watching
God in my waiting
God in my laughing
There in my weeping
God in my hurting
God in my healing
Christ in me
Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
You are everything
Christ in me
Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
Be my everything
I challenge anyone who might read this, to make Christ your everything. He is the only one that can strengthen our resolve, and make us happy... HE loves us more than any one person ever could. He has sacrificed more, and hurt more than we could ever imagine... He knows where we've been, and He knows where we're going... So as I sit here, writing this, I am determined to make 2010 a year of healing - emotional, spiritual, physical...
'Thank You, God, for your never ending love and mercy. Thank you for understanding what I'm going through, and for never forsaking me. Thank you for the friends and family You have strategically placed in my life. I want this year to be 100% devoted to You and the perfect plans You have in store for me. I want you to be my everything, and heal my broken heart... Love, Beth"
'Thank You, God, for your never ending love and mercy. Thank you for understanding what I'm going through, and for never forsaking me. Thank you for the friends and family You have strategically placed in my life. I want this year to be 100% devoted to You and the perfect plans You have in store for me. I want you to be my everything, and heal my broken heart... Love, Beth"
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
I'm terrible....
.... at this whole blogging thing. Yes, an utter failure. Sorry peeps! I've been SOO SOOO busy, though. I moved again! Wooo HOO!! Let's here it for move #6 in two years... Yes, I think that should be rather close to a record. Okay, maybe not, but it's still a lot of moving. So, as I'm sure you've already gathered, I'm sick and tired of packing and unpacking. Well, this time, I've signed a 1 year lease, so, Lord willing, I will remain put for 12 consecutive months. But, then again, that could get boring real quick, and off again I may go...
I have much I'd like to share with all of you, because I've learned so much in the last few weeks. Mostly about contentment and joy. Real joy. It seems that I've hit a few more bumps in the ever bumpy road, and I've lately found myself down and discouraged. BUT - God is faithful! He has brought me perfect verses in my times of hurting and loneliness. (no surprise there I'm sure)
Psalms 6:4 "Turn O Lord and deliver me; save me because of You UNFAILING LOVE.'
Psalm 13
1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul,
Having sorrow in my heart daily?
How long will my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God;
Enlighten my eyes,
Lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4 Lest my enemy say,
“I have prevailed against him”;
Lest those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in Your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
6 I will sing to the LORD,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me.
Well, I just wanted to share these fabulous passages with you, in hopes that they might bring you joy and comfort like they did me. Hopefully all of you are not in need of these verses, and are feeling jolly and loved every second of every day. But if the need arises.... here they are.
Well, life, outside of what I've already shared, is normal. Still working, still going to school, still eating, breathing AND sleeping. Basically all the same stuff as before. :)
Sorry, I have no kids, and no pets, so no great pictures or funny stories from me. Perhaps next time, though, so stay tuned...
♥ Beth
I have much I'd like to share with all of you, because I've learned so much in the last few weeks. Mostly about contentment and joy. Real joy. It seems that I've hit a few more bumps in the ever bumpy road, and I've lately found myself down and discouraged. BUT - God is faithful! He has brought me perfect verses in my times of hurting and loneliness. (no surprise there I'm sure)
Psalms 6:4 "Turn O Lord and deliver me; save me because of You UNFAILING LOVE.'
Psalm 13
1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul,
Having sorrow in my heart daily?
How long will my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God;
Enlighten my eyes,
Lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4 Lest my enemy say,
“I have prevailed against him”;
Lest those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in Your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
6 I will sing to the LORD,
Because He has dealt bountifully with me.
Well, I just wanted to share these fabulous passages with you, in hopes that they might bring you joy and comfort like they did me. Hopefully all of you are not in need of these verses, and are feeling jolly and loved every second of every day. But if the need arises.... here they are.
Well, life, outside of what I've already shared, is normal. Still working, still going to school, still eating, breathing AND sleeping. Basically all the same stuff as before. :)
Sorry, I have no kids, and no pets, so no great pictures or funny stories from me. Perhaps next time, though, so stay tuned...
♥ Beth
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Soo...
It's been awhile since I blogged, so I figured I better get to it...
I guess you could say that alot has been going on in my life lately, so here I am to try and update you a little.
It's summer! Well, not officially, but, its that time of year. Well, instead of relaxing and enjoying my adulthood version of summer (which is really no different than any other time of the year, except - hotter), I decided to take a couple of summer classes at school. So, me, being the genius that I am, signed up for not only one, but TWO 4 unit summer classes! Now mind you, summer classes are highly condensed, and I am taking TWO of the hardest, most extensive classes, simultaneously crammed into an 8-week period of time. Now, why I did this, I have not the slightest clue! I must have been feeling ambitious that day... So, needless to say, that has kept me quite busy over the last week and a half. But only 6 and a half weeks to go!
On a more joyous note, I would like to congratulate my multitude of friends that have recently helped in repopulating the earth! :)
Congratulations to Kathleen and Heath on the arrival of London!!
Congratulations to Heather and Brandon on the arrival of Dallas!!
Congratulations to Anna and Joe on the arrival of Eliana!!
Congratulations to Rachel and Chad on the arrival of Ethan!!
So many cute babies floating around, these days! I am looking forward to meeting all of them!! And to all of you who are expecting... Your time will come! :)
Also, in turn, my age has been catching up to me lately, and is lurking around every corner, to remind me that I am no longer a spring chicken... On my mom's side of the family, I am the oldest of 5 granddaughters. Well, my youngest cousin graduated from high school this month, fully reminding me that it has been an entire 5 years since I was there... graduating high school... WOW!! I just can't believe it... So much has changed in 5 years. Some good, and some bad. It just goes to show that you never know what you will become, or where your life will take you. But, lucky for me, I know that God has a hand in every circumstance in my life, so I am feeling safe and very well taken care of :) Now, hopefully, I don't end up being the first of 5 granddaughters to graduate high school, and the last to graduate college! LoL
At this time I would like to make a shout out to....
THE LAKERS, BABY!!!!! We are the CHAMPS!!! WOOOOO HOOOO!!!!
Just had to get that out of my system :)
Well, I'm sure there is so much more going on in my life, than I have had time to share with you. But, I must get hoppin' and get some work and homework done... But if I can be of any assistance to you, in filling in the gaps of my life, then feel free to let me know...
TTFN.... Ta Ta For Now!!
*Beth*
I guess you could say that alot has been going on in my life lately, so here I am to try and update you a little.
It's summer! Well, not officially, but, its that time of year. Well, instead of relaxing and enjoying my adulthood version of summer (which is really no different than any other time of the year, except - hotter), I decided to take a couple of summer classes at school. So, me, being the genius that I am, signed up for not only one, but TWO 4 unit summer classes! Now mind you, summer classes are highly condensed, and I am taking TWO of the hardest, most extensive classes, simultaneously crammed into an 8-week period of time. Now, why I did this, I have not the slightest clue! I must have been feeling ambitious that day... So, needless to say, that has kept me quite busy over the last week and a half. But only 6 and a half weeks to go!
On a more joyous note, I would like to congratulate my multitude of friends that have recently helped in repopulating the earth! :)
Congratulations to Kathleen and Heath on the arrival of London!!
Congratulations to Heather and Brandon on the arrival of Dallas!!
Congratulations to Anna and Joe on the arrival of Eliana!!
Congratulations to Rachel and Chad on the arrival of Ethan!!
So many cute babies floating around, these days! I am looking forward to meeting all of them!! And to all of you who are expecting... Your time will come! :)
Also, in turn, my age has been catching up to me lately, and is lurking around every corner, to remind me that I am no longer a spring chicken... On my mom's side of the family, I am the oldest of 5 granddaughters. Well, my youngest cousin graduated from high school this month, fully reminding me that it has been an entire 5 years since I was there... graduating high school... WOW!! I just can't believe it... So much has changed in 5 years. Some good, and some bad. It just goes to show that you never know what you will become, or where your life will take you. But, lucky for me, I know that God has a hand in every circumstance in my life, so I am feeling safe and very well taken care of :) Now, hopefully, I don't end up being the first of 5 granddaughters to graduate high school, and the last to graduate college! LoL
At this time I would like to make a shout out to....
THE LAKERS, BABY!!!!! We are the CHAMPS!!! WOOOOO HOOOO!!!!
Just had to get that out of my system :)
Well, I'm sure there is so much more going on in my life, than I have had time to share with you. But, I must get hoppin' and get some work and homework done... But if I can be of any assistance to you, in filling in the gaps of my life, then feel free to let me know...
TTFN.... Ta Ta For Now!!
*Beth*
Monday, June 1, 2009
The weekend...
...was great! So, I'm back again to share with you all... Well, those of you who care... hehe...
So, Friday I was feeling a little ♪♫ "down in the dumps" ♪♫ So, I decided that, "if the devil doesn't like it he can sit on a tack", and I spontaneously went to a Salon, and re-vamped my 'look'... I'm not exactly sure what put me 'down in the dumps', but I was there, and I now have new hair because of it. I am quite happy with it, and will try to post some pics... But if I can't figure out how, then check it out on my Facebook :)
Then, along came Saturday... One of my most favoritest days of the week! And low and behold, it was a cloudy, gloomy day in June... Who would have thought? Not I... So, instead of being out in the gorgeous sunshine, I spent it mostly indoors. BUT, it was still fabulous, because I spent it with my best friend, G... a.k.a. Gibert :) He even fixed my taillight on Stella (my car), because apparently it was burned out, after only owning her for 3 and a half months. And, I watched a funny movie with his dad and sister, while he slaved outside for me. What would I do without good people in my life...? I shudder to even think about it...
So, to conclude my lazy weekend, we end at Sunday. The day of rest. And restful it was! I woke up late for church, which was a major bummer, but instead of rushing, I opted to listen to the service on the radio and clean my house. Now, while I normally do not do that, I have to admit that it was a nice little break. I still got fed, but also got to accomplish much around the house at the same time. But, I did miss the fellowship, so next Sunday it will be back to church for me :) Then, I finished off the day by just hanging out and watching funny movies with G, his sister Alyssa, and G's friend, Andrew.
As you can see, my weekend was not eventful, but it was wonderful, nevertheless...
Now, to start my week, AND the month of June! Oh man! Where has 2009 gone?!? If someone figures it out, will you let me know?!? Thanks, guys! Well, thats it for now.... Ta - ta!
Beth - OUT
:D
So, Friday I was feeling a little ♪♫ "down in the dumps" ♪♫ So, I decided that, "if the devil doesn't like it he can sit on a tack", and I spontaneously went to a Salon, and re-vamped my 'look'... I'm not exactly sure what put me 'down in the dumps', but I was there, and I now have new hair because of it. I am quite happy with it, and will try to post some pics... But if I can't figure out how, then check it out on my Facebook :)
Then, along came Saturday... One of my most favoritest days of the week! And low and behold, it was a cloudy, gloomy day in June... Who would have thought? Not I... So, instead of being out in the gorgeous sunshine, I spent it mostly indoors. BUT, it was still fabulous, because I spent it with my best friend, G... a.k.a. Gibert :) He even fixed my taillight on Stella (my car), because apparently it was burned out, after only owning her for 3 and a half months. And, I watched a funny movie with his dad and sister, while he slaved outside for me. What would I do without good people in my life...? I shudder to even think about it...
So, to conclude my lazy weekend, we end at Sunday. The day of rest. And restful it was! I woke up late for church, which was a major bummer, but instead of rushing, I opted to listen to the service on the radio and clean my house. Now, while I normally do not do that, I have to admit that it was a nice little break. I still got fed, but also got to accomplish much around the house at the same time. But, I did miss the fellowship, so next Sunday it will be back to church for me :) Then, I finished off the day by just hanging out and watching funny movies with G, his sister Alyssa, and G's friend, Andrew.
As you can see, my weekend was not eventful, but it was wonderful, nevertheless...
Now, to start my week, AND the month of June! Oh man! Where has 2009 gone?!? If someone figures it out, will you let me know?!? Thanks, guys! Well, thats it for now.... Ta - ta!
Beth - OUT
:D
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Hola!
Ok, so this is my first official Blog! Woo hoo!! I don't even know where to start, so I'll just start by saying 'hello'! I have much to fill everyone in on, but it will take time... So for now, I'll just leave you by saying.... 'You stay classy, San Diego' :)
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