God is MIGHTY!!!

Today as I was pondering the thought of getting out of my bed or just laying there with the blankets over my head I ultimately stayed right where I was and began to talk to God. I came before Him as the unworthy servant that I am and began to acknowledge that He is not just a man to have a conversation with...He is God! Why is it that we salute an officer in the Navy, Army, Marines? Yet, when we come before the Lord, on His judgement throne, we so freely speak about what we need, what we want, why this? why that? Isn't He worthy to be praised, honored, revered? This isn't a preaching to the choir motive, it's just what I needed to get through my own skull. I began to speak about how worthy He was and how mighty He is and right then and there, the Lord stopped me and spoke, " Do you know how mighty I am?" I paused, "Yes...well...uh..... He said, " Look out your window." I asked, " What?" This is extremely like me because any time the Lord ever speaks to me, I always ask Him, "WHAT?" and He sweetly says, "Must you always ask questions? Just do as I say my dove." So I got off my bed, walked to the window and peeked out. It was a rather still day and I immediately noticed the neighbor's tree swaying. No other tree around us was moving but their's. As I watched, the breeze slowly crept up and blew over our trees. It was AMAZING. The Lord said, " This is my breath." It was then that I knew of His might, that in one breath of God, He could sway millions of trees and the trees He chose to sway today were mine.

It's one of those, "you had to be there" kind of things but know that He wants to show you His might in such a way that will embed itself forever in your heart.

Blessings my friends~
Amber

It's my party......and I'll smile if I want to :)

Ahhhh yes, my birthday was was just a few days ago. I always have a great time celebrating with my closest friends and family. I love how no matter age you are there is still room to have a party....however, without all the bells and confetti, it is more of "get togethers" if you will. I don't ask for much, just the love of God and the closeness of people I care for. As a tradition in my family, all of the August birthdays are celebrated usually outdoors on the lake. It leaves many options available for boating, tennis, sand volleyball, and swimming. Everyone has something to do. As a memento, I decided to pull my girls out on the docks to snap some shots...here they are.
Kinsley, Kailey, Me, Kayla, and Anne
August 4, 2010

Road Trip

July 29, 2010

Road Trip with my besties! We have been friends since high school. Miraculous and divine appointed I would say. God knew these girls were to be my friends through thick and thin. We decided to go on road trips a loooong time ago together and we did, but we kind of lost the idea as life seperated all three of us. Amber(the gorgeous red head) is still in my hometown of San Angelo, Anne (with her beautiful curly locks) lives in Arizona and is now on the verge of moving to California perhaps, and I am in Midland but in essence, we are still apart. It is so amazing that through all of this, we have managed to keep in touch, see eachother on a regular basis, and still, still be closer than ever. We decided to go tubing on the Guadalupe River....amazing fun! I had never been. After the 4 1/2 hr tube ride and craziest Zorro stripe sunburning of the century, we went into Gruene, Tx to eat at The Gristmill. I had a Filet Mignon to die for all the while sitting on the edge of a cliff to admire the river down below. Very scenic little town with cute shops! Our hotel was very nice and it was located perfectly for every town around us! We were 13 miles from San Marcos ( shop til you drop...and we did), 45 miles from Austin, and 30 miles from San Antonio! PERFECT little trip it was. All of us had much to talk about, life lessons to grasp, memories to cherish, and love to share. I would not be the same without these girls but above all else, God knew that.

Spend time with those you love, you never know when that time will come to an end. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Blessings~
Amber

Collage ofMy Trip Arizona 7/10

It was BEAUTIFUL! Here are some of the things I got to see...

Sitting on the Edge of His Wonder

Anne and I

Grand Canyon and Arizona.....

Here is the Grand Canyon!