30 hour famine

I was so blessed yesterday to be a part of a 30 hour famine with my school's christian club CYA(: We started fasting at 7 am on friday and went until 1 pm today(saturday). Friday night we held a benefit concert to raise money for World Vision who gives clothes and such to kids in out nation and other nations as well who are less fortunate than ourselves. During this time, we not only had a strengthening of our relationship with God, but we also had a strengthening of relationships with each other! It was an amazing night and I believe God really moved in our lives. Above are some pictures of the concert(:

When The Weight Of The World Strikes..

There have been days where I just want to fall apart. I just want to throw the towel and I find myself crying and crying. Last night was one of those nights. I was letting the weight of this world get to me and boy was it heavy. The thing though is, that in this time of my great need in comfort not only was my God there for me, but so was my mom! We had the most beautiful bonding moment. I loved having her hold me and tell me everything was going to be okay and rub my back. It took me back to when I was a little girl and I scraped my knee and I would come running into the house crying about it. And, of course my mom would come to my rescue with band aid and boo boo bunny in hand. Then my baby brother(well I say baby but he is 5), Brady slept with me too and gave me the most amazing snuggles. There is something about the love of a child that models after the love of God. The love of a child is never conditional. They love you so deep-deeper than a lot of people that are far more mature. I am so thankful for him and for Hugh, age 3, as well. I don't know where I would be without them. And I also feel I must thank my God for his comfort even when I don't deserve it. When he gives me comfort, when those people in my life give out, when I need someone to talk to He is always there waiting. So I do believe it is true that beauty does come from pain. Even though I am upset now, I know that God has me in his hands always. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you;  do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” 

This is Kari Jobe Singing Find You On My Knees.  Here's a link if you want to see the lyrics..http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/karijobe/findyouonmyknees.html  

Trip to Akron With The Family(:

Hey guys! Happy Saturday to all of you(: My day has consisted of trips to art and scrapbooking stores, Swensons and Earthfare(an organic superstore). Oh boy-the guys were handsome at Swensons-although I regret to say I didn't want to appear creepy and snap a photo. But I will post some pictures I took while I was out.

Actual Easter Day(:

Today is Easter! I am so thankful for today.I spent church this morning teaching our toddlers about the reason for Easter, watched my brothers race for eggs with giant smiles across their faces, and have spent dinner with the ones I love.  Above are pictures of my little brothers and their new bibles, the beautiful table my mother set, and my new fire bible(: Today has been a bit chaotic but I am enjoying every bit. Life is too short not to enjoy every second.

Easter 2012

I love Easter not only because it reminds of how much Jesus sacrificed for us but also because of the great memories made with my family..here are a few pictures (: Hope God blesses you with great memories with you own family this holiday season.(: