Holding On

"Weeping may remain for the night,
but rejoicings comes in the morning"
Pslams 30:5


Life is a precious gift, one of the most valuable things. It can be taken for granted so easily...our friends and family can be gone with a blink of an eye. Recently I blogged about the newest addition to our family, Gianna Olivia. She came into this world 3 weeks before her due date and is now home :) But other people are not so fortunate. I just recently found out an old co-worker of mine has passed away. I moved down the east coast so I am not connected with people back home. like I would want to be. Her name was Anita, she was an older lady...kind of like a grandma for all the teens at Stop and Shop. Her face was always light up with a cheerful smile, and her heart was always full of joy! She would always ask how my day was going, and I had the awesome opportunity to train her, and really form a relationship with her. She was truly an example to live by. She had so much joy, had a very giving heart, loved to help other people, and never asked for anything in return. I remember when she found out I would be graudating from KHS (Kennebunk High School) she was so happy for me and was so proud that she went out and got me a certificate to get my nails done! I was so blessed to know her. Anita came down with cancer and passed away abruptly, I am sure even when she found out she was sick...she was still doing everything for others. That is just how she was. Anita has now gone home to be with the Lord, and I know that she not only had an impact in my life but many others! We love you Anita, you are greatly missed by many.

As many of you know I moved away from Maine the end of May, down to Northern Virginia to start a new nanny position. So I am not sure of the whole situation but this is what I do know, and my heart is so heavy for this family and her friends.
Ashley lives up the street from me, a turnpike bridge seperates the distance between her road and mine. Ashley, a good friend of mine Megan and I hung out numerous times after school and into the summer months. We would drink Caprisun and those fruit drinks in the plastic containers..(teeney weeneys?) I think thats what they are called. Yesterday morning Ashley was pulling out of her road where she lives and was struck by a car. She was ejected from the car and landed on the asphalt. Ashley is now in critical condition, she fighting for her life. Hanging on for the thing we take for granted each day. Ashley is 17 years old and in her Senior year at KHS...she is a fighter and I know she will make it. Prayers are being lifted up for you Ashley, you are a fighter and you will get through this. Don't let this get you down. fight back and show everyone just how strong of a girl you are! We are all praying for you and by your side fighting along with you and your family. Stay Strong!

Guys, I say all of this to make you realize how precious life truly is. It can be taken away from any one of us so quickly. What are you living for? If you passed on tomorrow what would people have to say about you at your funeral?
Make an IMPACT
CHANGE the course of History
LIVE your life for CHRIST

Lyss

Somthing BIGGER

" The devil himself desires nothing more than this, that the people of any place should be half-awakened and then left to themselves to fall asleep again. Therefore, I determine by the grace of God not to strike one stroke in an place where I cannot follow the blow" ~ John Wesley

John Wesley was a ordinary man, with an extrodinary passion for people to experience Jesus Christ personally. He started a movement, a movement that encouraged others to strive for a personal relationship with their savior. He never used his power for personal gain, he knew the seriousness of sin and the imminent judgment of God. he believed that people were lost without Christ, and that their sin brought destruction in this life and the next. He also believed that fiath in Chrsit could, and should, result in loving obedience to His commands. WOW! This brings me to say, that what if he never listened to that conviction that was in His heart...to die to his fleshy wants and desires, beg for forgivness from his heavenly Father and then set out on a journey far bigger then what he could have ever imagined. I have been searching these past few weeks, asking the Lord what his next plan is for my life...I have no job, I have no car, no house, and I am 1200 miles away from what I know as home. Then I came across this book....what if I am to be apart of somthing far bigger then what I can imagine or even fathom? Do you ever wonder if you are making the wrong decision or choice? If you are walking in the Lord's will? I know I have been asking these questions the past few weeks, even days. Are you doing what the Lord has set out for you to do?
I guess I say all of this to get you thinking....the Lord has somthing bigger for all of us. Things we may never imagine ourselves doing, but we need to be ready to anwser that call... the call of Christ

Far From Home

Last night I got the call that my sister was heading to the hospital.....and I was going to be a Auntie yet again!! Well, this morning at 1:44 a.m. Gianna Olivia was brought into this world. She wieghed in at 8lbs 1oz and 22 in. long!! I am an Aunite x3...but 1200 miles away from home :(

Isn't she just beautiful?!?! I am amazed at the beauty of her. She looks so beautiful, so innocent. My prayer for you sweet girl and for your two BIG sisters as well, is that your grow up to be beautiful young ladies full of Godly character. That you would listen to His small voice in your most desperate time of need, and that you would cling to Him when your world feels like it is caving in. Although I am so far away on this very special day, I want you to know that I love you so very much sweet baby girl!! Welcome to this world Gianna Olivia <3