It has been a while!
I have been forced to merge my email accounts & it has been crazy trying to log on to this site! I have found a loop-hole! Praise the Lord!
I have had many blessings these days! Many involve testing and some just involve good ole people!
I will write more when I find some more time. Right now I have to help prepare dinner!
Blessings and LOVE!
Amber
About Me
- Amber
- I am a 25 year old college grad and am taking the road less traveled. A couple of years ago I moved from my hometown of 20+ years and a life of stability and familiarity to follow the call of the Lord. It sounds a bit crazy but I know my Father's voice and He said to go...so I did. I am a Pre-K teacher and tutor and I believe in relying on the Lord to the best of my human ability for every open door to be provided. He has not failed me yet and I am beginning to think He never will...(He doesn't!He is GOD!)I love playing the guitar and I have been blessed with a voice to praise my maker. I look forward to writing and playing worship music with my future husband(whomever God is bringing) one day and raising an army for Christ.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Praise, Praise, Praise...
So here is the PRAISE story I promised you!
I had been thinking about getting a Mustang for quite some time now...since I was 15 to be exact. The dream never quite seemed like it would come true because even as a college grad with a great job, $30,000 dollars is quite an investment.
It had never been practical to GO BIG in my life. However, I am finding out that with God I can go BIG as I want. He is the Father of goodness & blessings & He made a dream come true.
My original dream was to own a 1967 Metallic Blue Stang. I have searched & searched for one but since I travel so much, it was not going to be a car I would ever get. Not until this year had I had the itch to go test drive Mustangs. I had never even driven one because family and friends prefer standards & well, I am an automatic girl.
Summer creeped along, I told the Lord, " I really want a mustang for my 25th birthday!" I could not think of a better gift to give myself.
On June 16th I drove down to the Ford dealership to drive a Mustang. I sat behind the wheel of an automatic, candy red 2012 stang & it was heaven on earth.
There was one catch... I didn't care too much for the new body style & the price. The only reason I even thought about buying new was warranty but even warranty couldn't shake the desire I had for finding the perfect Mustang for me.
We drove to many places around town but there were no Mustangs. Heart sick, I began to give up on finding the perfect car & I chose to stick with my trusty Hyundai.
Mom said, " What about that dealership by....." I totally had forgotten that one, so I drove on to the last lot & to my surprise my car was sitting in the front line of the lot. I just wanted to see what the asking price was & not get my hopes up too much when Robert, the sales rep, approached me. I asked him the details & he said they were asking $15,900. This deal was better by far, but something wasn't selling me yet. I got back into my car & began to drive away. Before I could pull away my sister from the back seat yelled at me,
"Why are you not driving that car?" Something rose up in me & I whipped my car back into the lot & took Baby Blue for a spin. As soon as I got behind the wheel I knew it was my car.
I knew I wanted that car but I also had to leave out of town the next day & I couldn't make a decision on a whim without counsel from the Lord & my family.
I only had 3 expectations:
1) My car would be a Mustang
2) It had to have an older body style
3) The price had to be just right
I left the car on the lot & prayed the whole weekend. I tried to hear God & I struggled. Amidst the fun roadtrip I went on & the adventures I had, I was anxious to get back to the dealership.
I finally heard, "wait....just wait..."
So I let the thoughts go. I waited...until Monday.
I called Robert back & to see if I could take the car for another drive. He said he'd be happy to lend me the car for the day but he also said that someone had taken it for a spin that weekend but it was still available.
I picked up the car & all was well with the world again. I had one place in mind to take the car...Boston Automotive! I was not going to pursue this car any further without a proper inspection from a trusted friend. I was surprised at what he said. He told me that I would be a happy girl for a very long time if I bought this car. It looked great to him. He also let me know that he restores Mustangs so I trust his judgement.
After hearing what he said, my mind was made up. It was going to be my car...& I had only had it for 30minutes.
I drove the car all day & took it back to Robert. He asked me what I thought about it & I happily let him know I was coming back the next day at noon to make a deal with him.
What he said next was not what I expected to hear. He said that the couple who had looked at the car over the weekend had been making a deal for the car & if I wanted to hold it for myself I would have to pay $500 non-refundable dollars. In my spirit I knew I was not supposed to do it. Frantically I stepped outside of his office & called my mom. She left work early to come help me. I was so confused. With God, He is all about perfection & ease. This was too pressured.
I told Robert that my mom was on her way, to please give me 30minutes to consider. I walked outside to my friend & began to panic. She said, "Ask Holy Spirit what to do." I did & all I heard was, "Don't do it..." Sadness took over for a moment and I looked over at the Mustang & sobbed. I had to let go of yet another desire. It wasn't easy. About the time I composed myself, my mother drove up. She asked me what I was going to do & clearly I couldn't go back in to speak with Robert because of my tear stained cheeks, i told her to tell him to give it to the other people. She asked me if I would be alright & all I could think of was if it is meant to be, it will be. If it wasn't, then God has even better.
My mother let her "Momma Bear" come out & she let Robert know that she didn't appreciate the pressure he placed on me to the point of making me cry. She then turned & walked away.
I felt bad for the whole situation. I didn't want to leave the car. I didn't want to make Robert feel bad but God would get the glory still.
I woke up the next day praying hard. I still had a decision to make. Robert said the couple was making a deal but the car was not for sure out of the question. I had to decide if I was even going to pursue the car anymore & prayed one last time & let go.
My prayer was, "Father, if I am to get that car, You will make the wrong that has been done, right. If I am supposed to buy the car, Robert will call me, he will let me know the car is still available, & he will apologize."
What happened next will never leave my memory.
Not even 10 minutes later I received a phone call. I did not know the number so I did not answer. A message was left so I put it on speaker as I put my make-up on. At the moment I heard Robert's voice I began to scream. My sister ran into my room & asked why I was screaming, then crying. I told her about the prayer I just spoke & I let her hear the message again.
1) Robert called
2) He told me the car was available
3) He apologized
History was made, my faith was sealed even more that day, and I became the owner of a car the Lord specifically picked out for me. Sometimes we have to wait. God does not hand us grenades. We all to often pull the safety clip & expect Him to redeem something that was never meant to be placed in our hands in the first place.It is good to live according to His will & it is good to have every decision placed at His feet.
I hope this inspires you to wait upon the Lord.
He will not disappoint.
All glory to you Jesus. Thank you Father!
Amber
p.s. Remember how I said my original dream was to own a 1967 Metallic Blue Mustang? Well, this should let you know a little more about how God works. Come to find out, the 2007 model was designed to look like the 1967 Mustang. I got exactly what I was waiting for!
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I had been thinking about getting a Mustang for quite some time now...since I was 15 to be exact. The dream never quite seemed like it would come true because even as a college grad with a great job, $30,000 dollars is quite an investment.
It had never been practical to GO BIG in my life. However, I am finding out that with God I can go BIG as I want. He is the Father of goodness & blessings & He made a dream come true.
My original dream was to own a 1967 Metallic Blue Stang. I have searched & searched for one but since I travel so much, it was not going to be a car I would ever get. Not until this year had I had the itch to go test drive Mustangs. I had never even driven one because family and friends prefer standards & well, I am an automatic girl.
Summer creeped along, I told the Lord, " I really want a mustang for my 25th birthday!" I could not think of a better gift to give myself.
On June 16th I drove down to the Ford dealership to drive a Mustang. I sat behind the wheel of an automatic, candy red 2012 stang & it was heaven on earth.
There was one catch... I didn't care too much for the new body style & the price. The only reason I even thought about buying new was warranty but even warranty couldn't shake the desire I had for finding the perfect Mustang for me.
We drove to many places around town but there were no Mustangs. Heart sick, I began to give up on finding the perfect car & I chose to stick with my trusty Hyundai.
Mom said, " What about that dealership by....." I totally had forgotten that one, so I drove on to the last lot & to my surprise my car was sitting in the front line of the lot. I just wanted to see what the asking price was & not get my hopes up too much when Robert, the sales rep, approached me. I asked him the details & he said they were asking $15,900. This deal was better by far, but something wasn't selling me yet. I got back into my car & began to drive away. Before I could pull away my sister from the back seat yelled at me,
"Why are you not driving that car?" Something rose up in me & I whipped my car back into the lot & took Baby Blue for a spin. As soon as I got behind the wheel I knew it was my car.
I knew I wanted that car but I also had to leave out of town the next day & I couldn't make a decision on a whim without counsel from the Lord & my family.
I only had 3 expectations:
1) My car would be a Mustang
2) It had to have an older body style
3) The price had to be just right
I left the car on the lot & prayed the whole weekend. I tried to hear God & I struggled. Amidst the fun roadtrip I went on & the adventures I had, I was anxious to get back to the dealership.
I finally heard, "wait....just wait..."
So I let the thoughts go. I waited...until Monday.
I called Robert back & to see if I could take the car for another drive. He said he'd be happy to lend me the car for the day but he also said that someone had taken it for a spin that weekend but it was still available.
I picked up the car & all was well with the world again. I had one place in mind to take the car...Boston Automotive! I was not going to pursue this car any further without a proper inspection from a trusted friend. I was surprised at what he said. He told me that I would be a happy girl for a very long time if I bought this car. It looked great to him. He also let me know that he restores Mustangs so I trust his judgement.
After hearing what he said, my mind was made up. It was going to be my car...& I had only had it for 30minutes.
I drove the car all day & took it back to Robert. He asked me what I thought about it & I happily let him know I was coming back the next day at noon to make a deal with him.
What he said next was not what I expected to hear. He said that the couple who had looked at the car over the weekend had been making a deal for the car & if I wanted to hold it for myself I would have to pay $500 non-refundable dollars. In my spirit I knew I was not supposed to do it. Frantically I stepped outside of his office & called my mom. She left work early to come help me. I was so confused. With God, He is all about perfection & ease. This was too pressured.
I told Robert that my mom was on her way, to please give me 30minutes to consider. I walked outside to my friend & began to panic. She said, "Ask Holy Spirit what to do." I did & all I heard was, "Don't do it..." Sadness took over for a moment and I looked over at the Mustang & sobbed. I had to let go of yet another desire. It wasn't easy. About the time I composed myself, my mother drove up. She asked me what I was going to do & clearly I couldn't go back in to speak with Robert because of my tear stained cheeks, i told her to tell him to give it to the other people. She asked me if I would be alright & all I could think of was if it is meant to be, it will be. If it wasn't, then God has even better.
My mother let her "Momma Bear" come out & she let Robert know that she didn't appreciate the pressure he placed on me to the point of making me cry. She then turned & walked away.
I felt bad for the whole situation. I didn't want to leave the car. I didn't want to make Robert feel bad but God would get the glory still.
I woke up the next day praying hard. I still had a decision to make. Robert said the couple was making a deal but the car was not for sure out of the question. I had to decide if I was even going to pursue the car anymore & prayed one last time & let go.
My prayer was, "Father, if I am to get that car, You will make the wrong that has been done, right. If I am supposed to buy the car, Robert will call me, he will let me know the car is still available, & he will apologize."
What happened next will never leave my memory.
Not even 10 minutes later I received a phone call. I did not know the number so I did not answer. A message was left so I put it on speaker as I put my make-up on. At the moment I heard Robert's voice I began to scream. My sister ran into my room & asked why I was screaming, then crying. I told her about the prayer I just spoke & I let her hear the message again.
1) Robert called
2) He told me the car was available
3) He apologized
History was made, my faith was sealed even more that day, and I became the owner of a car the Lord specifically picked out for me. Sometimes we have to wait. God does not hand us grenades. We all to often pull the safety clip & expect Him to redeem something that was never meant to be placed in our hands in the first place.It is good to live according to His will & it is good to have every decision placed at His feet.
I hope this inspires you to wait upon the Lord.
He will not disappoint.
All glory to you Jesus. Thank you Father!
Amber
p.s. Remember how I said my original dream was to own a 1967 Metallic Blue Mustang? Well, this should let you know a little more about how God works. Come to find out, the 2007 model was designed to look like the 1967 Mustang. I got exactly what I was waiting for!
Can't Wait...
Hello Friends!
Take a listen to this girl, Ellie Goulding. Just click on the link to the left to read about her & listen to music samples.
Featured on Saturday Night Live, I fell in love as soon as I heard "Your Song" come out of her mouth!
I have ordered my very own copy from Amazon & it is on it's way!
Can't wait to jam out!
Blessings~
Amber
Take a listen to this girl, Ellie Goulding. Just click on the link to the left to read about her & listen to music samples.
Featured on Saturday Night Live, I fell in love as soon as I heard "Your Song" come out of her mouth!
I have ordered my very own copy from Amazon & it is on it's way!
Can't wait to jam out!
Blessings~
Amber
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Holy Cow......My Dream Came True...
Hello Friends!
I am here to say that dreams really do come true and GOD hears and answers prayers.
As of June 21, 2011 I am the owner of a beautiful metallic blue MUSTANG!
I could not be a happier girl!
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I have the praise story to go along with this pic filled note but that will come in a few moments!
I am here to say that dreams really do come true and GOD hears and answers prayers.
As of June 21, 2011 I am the owner of a beautiful metallic blue MUSTANG!
I could not be a happier girl!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
It's May, Summer is Almost Here, Fisher Will be Gone Soon, and I am Living 1 Day at a Time?
Yes, I think about many things. I try to work it all out in my brain before it even happens. Do I learn from the stress it causes me? NO! I am stubborn! haha
I say these things to be real. I have alot of things to look forward to but at the same time, it's almost bittersweet because when one things comes, another goes.
Praise God I have Him working it out from beginning to end when I try on my own and FAIL miserably.
Here are just a few things to expound on!
I am currently working in the last 5 days of the 2010-2011 school year and it is bittersweet. I am going to miss my 4yr olds. I almost started crying today at carpool as I unloaded the sweet babies for some of the last times. Daily parents keep telling me that their children will be gone the last week of school. (We are usually out for the summer by now so they have already planned vacations and camps and are deciding to pull them out early.) Thus making our class even smaller and making me cherish the few more days I have left with the little friends
Summer is going to be interesting. Many trips back and forth between home and here. Lord, I am going to pray for the gas prices to FALL drastically now~! haha
It is going to be full of fun, interesting, sunkissed, skinny, water-parky, wedding planny, SING-y , family days and I look forward to every bit of it!
Then there is Fisher. He is my 2yr old boyfriend and pretty much the only person that calls me Amby now. My family and I took turns watching him this year and we have found out quite recently that his family will be moving in a few weeks. I didn't realize how much I loved that little boy and how much he loved me until last night. He saw me and said, "Amby....." My heart melted. He latched onto me and even posed for some pictures that I will be using to make a going away gift for his momma and him one day.
I just cried last night as I got ready for bed and thanked God for this precious baby. He has done something to me and I praise the Lord for his little life. He has helped me to remember to be like a chid. Ask my mom....she thinks I'm doing a great job being like a child...haha j/k. I love you mom.
All in all, God is good. I am alive. I am thankful. I am BLESSED.
Be free to love and live my friends!
I love you all!
Amber
AMY!!!
Hello my friend!
I am writing this to YOU...yes....YOU(Amy L.) to say that I MISS YOU DEARLY! Give those sweet boys a hug for me!
Please contact me!
apalacios333@gmail.com
I am writing this to YOU...yes....YOU(Amy L.) to say that I MISS YOU DEARLY! Give those sweet boys a hug for me!
Please contact me!
apalacios333@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
If I had a facebook...
If I had a facebook, my status would read, " I just don't understand low riders."
I was sitting at a light earlier today and a low rider was in front of me. Suddenly it began to rise into the air and what made me notice it was not what you would think, it was the loud clang of the parts used to make it hydraulic.
I just laughed as it rose and fell before my eyes and thought to myself, " I just don't understand low riders."
If I had a facebook my next status would read, " I miss Casey..."
BUT
I don't have one and it's better that way!
Love and Blessings~
Amber
I was sitting at a light earlier today and a low rider was in front of me. Suddenly it began to rise into the air and what made me notice it was not what you would think, it was the loud clang of the parts used to make it hydraulic.
I just laughed as it rose and fell before my eyes and thought to myself, " I just don't understand low riders."
If I had a facebook my next status would read, " I miss Casey..."
BUT
I don't have one and it's better that way!
Love and Blessings~
Amber
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