Our Holiday weekend.

 Hello Beauties! I really hope you all had a fantastic Independence Day with your loved ones!!

My husband had to work pretty much all week nights this week including the 4th and had to get his sleep during the day. So we really didn't get to see  him much this week. So we celebrated The 4th in the comfort of our own home loving on 4th of July Cup cakes and five guys!! And the fireworks kept Evie up so her and I snuggled in bed and watched Beauty and the beast while watching fireworks out the window. It was so nice. And I was actually surprised she loved them! As you can see the smile on her face in the picture above. She actually laughed at them.

What did you all do for your 4th?

Thoughts on Valentines day

So it's that time of the month again.. That time of the month when I log onto good old Facebook just to see all the single girls post the same status' "Why do I have to be single on V day?"  "Why do I have to be lonely?"

May I give you single ladies some encouragement today? It's obvious that Valentines day isn't your most favorite holiday at the moment. And for the longest time it wasn't mine either.... It was actually well, a very lonely day for me because it was a big reminder  saying "Hey your single!" While all of my friends went on there dates with their Mr. I was at home watching corny romance movies. Crying my  eyes out because Buttercup finally realized that her beloved Wesley was not dead.  (Yes I am a hopeless romantic & proud of it!) But you know Valentines day doesn't have to be a reminder that your single. What is this holiday really about anyway? It's about love, and who loves you more than Jesus? Ummm.... No one!  How about this Valentines day instead of thinking about the boyfriend/husband you don't have, why don't you think about the people you do have that love you? Have you ever thought about buying your mom or bestie a Valentines day card? Or even better Jesus? Jesus is the best Valentine a girl could have. How do I know this? Because He's been mine ever since I've realized just how Amazing and loving He really is! He's even my Valentine now. Leon and I do our thing a week or so before Valentines day because Valentines day is mine are Jesus' holiday. Plus we very much dislike crowded places. but don't worry there's enough of Jesus' love to be shared! He want's to be apart of your Valentines day too!!


John 3:16  “For God so loved the world,that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

Romans 5:8 "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

 Romans 8:37-39  "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."

 Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

1 John 3:1  ?See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him."

I don't know about you ladies, But I'm pretty swept off my feet by Jesus! How about you?

 Captivated by a love so grand.
I was lost until He gave me His hand.
Took me up into a life unknown.
An amazing Love He has shown.
He gave me wings so that I may soar.
A life of fear I live no more.    

A Valentine's day Poem for you single ladies!

Waiting for the days to pass me by.
I'm waiting for the days to be your bride.

I often feel  so rushed by  many.
And they say a "man like you, there aren't any".

But I choose to trust the One who writes the best love stories.
And to live this life of singleness with no worries.

Because I'm saving all the best of me.
With no regrets I do believe.

Everything I have will be given to you.
A love we'll share that's forever true.

Until that time, for you God will prepare.
Prepare me for the love and commitment we both will share.

And until that time I will continue to seek God as my for ever first love.
For He will forever be my first Belove.

And I will wait for you yes, this I say is true.
And when I know you are the one, I will quietly whisper "I love you"

Welcome 2013

Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s 2013 and I couldn’t be more excited.
I feel like this year is going to be so much different than last and also more excited as we head down a new journey in our lives. I started out the year of 2012 as a newlywed and this year of 2013 I am starting out as a newly mom. I couldn't be more blessed to start this year with my husband and new precious daughter.

I have so many things to look forward to this year. Like Evelynne crawling, her trip to the beach, spring walks as a family, her 1st Birthday and Leon graduating from the police academy. 

So much excitement for one year!

I saw this picture on facebook the other day and thought it was perfect! This is what I pray and want my mindset to be everyday for now on, and I pray you get this from my blog with every post.

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2012

Happy New years eve everyone!! I bet your getting ready for the big explosion of fireworks tonight.
I honestly can't believe that this is the last day of 2012!

I feel like it's gone by so fast and maybe it's because so many things have happened to me this year. Wonderful things I have never experienced before and things I will never forget for as long as I live.

9 Blessings of 2012:
1. My husband and I celebrated the big one year Anniversary on the 23rd of Dec. It was wonderful. This year we have made it through one year and we still adore each other (Most of the time anyways)We have celebrated one year of never giving up on each other, choosing to love one another, and letting God use both of us as one to bless other people and each other. I love living with my best friend and sharing such a personal and special commitment with him. Forever and always!

 











2. My first time experiencing  pregnancy and the precious life growing inside me! Being pregnant with my daughter has made me more pro life than ever before! Just feeling her kick and move inside me and seeing her suck her fist and respond at sonograms. I know now more than ever that babies are living beings at conception! I will never forget the first time I saw that angelic face of hers. I love her unconditionally  more and more each day. And being a parent has clearly made me become a bit more understanding of God's love for me. Being a wife and mother is the best experience I have ever received.  Jesus, you have made me blessed! You can read about my pregnancy experiences here.

3. I have found the freedom of saying "No"  Many of you would find that not to be a big deal but if you are a people pleaser like I was and is still fighting for victory in than you would know how stressful it can be to give people that "N" word. But now that I am a mom and am also going deeper in my identity in Christ I'm no longer intimidated to let people know how I truly feel about certain things,  speaking my  mind in a gentle way, and saying "No" when it needs to be said. Sometimes behind the word "No" there is freedom.


4. My relationship with God has increased so much this past year. I am not only learning more about my identity but also His! And His Identity in me. He is my loving Abba, My King of kings, Alpha and Omega, The Great I Am. The One I will always be able to trust and count on. When all else fails me, He never will! He is my dearly Beloved. The Great Healer, Magnificent Warrior, And Beloved Father. And He is my great help. I will forever be His Princess Warrior. Fighting the great spiritual battle that has been going on long before my time. And I will be there standing in Victory until the end.

5. I started the blogging world and I am so glad I did! I originally starting blogging as an online journal for myself, then a devotional for myself and others and that led to an "All of the above blog" Full of Jesus and my life as well! Deciding to be a blogger has changed my life for the better. I have met some dear friends across country and in other states and I love hearing their life stories, lessons and devotions that I can relate and apply to my own life. You bloggers have been such a blessing and encouragement to me. Seriously, you don't even know! I would wake up one morning feeling well dry and than I would pull up one of your early morning blog posts and read along. It clearly makes my day! I also want to thank you guys for your support, comments, and e-mails! You guys rock!

6. My Pastor, Husband and I went to a "Global Awakening" conference held my Randy Clark. It was an amazing experience! God has taught me so much on that conference and I also received the gift of word of knowledge.  I saw so many young people so full of the Holy Spirit! That encouragement continues to leave me hungry and thirsty for more! I was prayed over by Randy Clark and his gang. And just in case you don't know who Randy Clark is, He is the man who prayed and prophesied over "Heidi Baker" One of  my favorite Authors!  Your welcome =D I remember an event that took place there between a young girl and I that I will NEVER NEVER FORGET! On the night before we left during worship I was laying on the ground surrendering to Jesus and just loving Him. And during worship Randy told everyone to put your hand on someone and worship with them. (I honestly don't remember his exact words because I was in my own little world at this point) And when I was just laying there I felt a little hand touch my leg. When I looked down I saw a beautiful little blonde headed girl look at me. Instantly I felt a bond between me and her. After worship Randy told everyone to hug someone. And we both gave each other a really big hug! A hug like two best friends would give each other after not seeing one another for a long time. Looking back I really wish I was able to talk to her and go up to her. I was just in my world with Jesus I paid no attention. I really believe now though, that this whole experience that occurred that night was God's way of telling me what He wanted me to be doing. To love and be an example on all of his daughters. To give them discipleship and direct them.

7. I was so happy after a long two years of Leon trying to get a career and steady paying job. It finally happened last September when he joined the police academy.It was perfect timing too! I praise God for His continual favor upon  my hubby and I. Since then he has been shown much favor from his leaders. He graduates in February! So soon he will no longer be a trainee but a Baltimore City Cop.

8.Our Church Spirit and life Fellowship finally has it's own location. So, ladies and gentlemen we are no longer  in a hotel room. =D And best part is there's a nursery!

9.  Finding out my dear friend and sister Krista was pregnant with her son not long after I found out I was pregnant! I couldn't begin to express my joy about that. It was defiantly a God thing. I will never forget that special phone call from her. <3 I was so glad and blessed to have her as a pregger buddy. Even though we were separated in two different states. Now we are both enjoying our little blessings and will be reunited shortly!

This year of 2012 has been a great year for me! Relationships have become stronger and letting go has become easier. Friends have been made and cherished and old friends I have learned to let go.

This year has been a year of new seasons. And I am ready to let it go so that a new year of new seasons will takes it's place. I'm excited to see the plans God has in store for my family and I in the year of 2013!

                        May 2013 bring many blessings to you!

Christmas pictures.

 

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! Our Christmas was wonderful and even more special with our new little girl! We pretty much stayed home and Ashley (My sister in law) and I made dinner. then we searched for beautiful Christmas lights. Evie slept the whole time. This girl loves car rides.

Did you do anything for Christmas? Do you have any Holiday traditions you do every year?