Oh, how I LOVE me some Beyonce!

Here is a little Beyonce and Jay-Z action for ya this Tuesday morning. Enjoy :0)

Free Them 5K

Here is an easy little 5K run for an imperative cause. Did you know that 3,000 children will be trafficked today? And, did you also know that Seattle is one of the top sites for human trafficking sex circuits? Help fund the security measures taken to ensure sex trafficking is halted. You could even simply walk the 5K :) Just a thought. Happy Tuesday all!

Count Your Blessings

With all of the disasters taking place around the globe, I think it is important to sit back and appreciate all of the little blessings in our lives.

A few things I am thankful for?

* That my family and the people I love are healthy and safe.
* That I live in a country where I am free to openly believe and worship God.
* That I have a job.
* That I have a wonderful, fun, caring, involved family that looks out for me and supports and encourages me in all that I do.
* That I have Adam in my life. He has taught me how to trust, encourage, love, and have more faith.
* That I have a great church that speaks to my heart.
* That I have THE MOST fun, thoughtful friends in the whole world. An answered prayer.
* That I have a place to call home and a puppy to come home to.
* That I live in such a beautiful state and that I often have the chance to explore and vacation in other areas.
* That I have had the opportunity to pursue my education and have the ability to continue to do so throughout the rest of my life.

Happy Wednesday All. Enjoy the beautiful weather!

Churches Helping Churches

"So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Galatians 6:10



This is yet another great place to donate your time and money. The church I attend, Mars Hill, has actually visited Haiti to figure out exactly where and to whom we should give our money and aid from the church in order to be most effective. Mars Hill has teamed up with several other churches to create an organization called Churches Helping Churches whose mission is to help rebuild churches and hope in Haiti (many churches that have land are being used as safe refuge from the dangerous chaos and riots that have been spurred by desperation for survival needs).

Visit www.churcheshelpingchurches.com

How to help....

I know it has been ages since I have blogged, but I wanted to let people know that after the incredible devastation in Haiti, following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake, so many children are orphaned and so many people are homeless, missing, hurting and in desperate, desperate need of water, fuel, first aid and food. We take so many of these basic needs in life for granted here in the United States when we have access to all of that and so much more at the drop of a hat, but in Haiti people are simply looking for clean water and a place to sleep or some help to locate the loved ones that they have lost. A great, safe place to donate is at: www.WorldVision.org/Haiti anything helps. Even $10 can go so far in such a poor country in such need. Also, I know that King 5 news is collecting camping gear to send to Haiti.... I will double check and get you more info on how you can do this. If you have extra tents, sleeping bags etc... now is not the time to toss but to donate. My prayers are with these families and individuals who can not escape the reality of what has been done to their world.

My new found face saver

This is my new favorite product. POM juice is loaded with antioxidents and has made my skin look more clear then it ever has before. I haven't had a single blemish sine I started drinking it. Any pomagranite juice will do, but make sure to look for the ones that are made with pure pom juice because many claim to have pomagranite in it, but really it just has pom flavoring but is made with apple juice and high frutose corn syrups. This POM juice is my favorite brand ... you just need about half a bottle a day and it will not disappoint! :)

Earthquakes in Indonesia

Most of this video was shot in Padang, The West Sumatran Capitol, which is very near the epicenter of the quakes. Padang is home to about 1 million residents and it has been said by the city's officials that most of the city's population, an estimated 90 percent, are still buried underneath the rubble.

There are so many countries dealing with the aftermath of these earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons right now that it makes my heart hurt for them. I pray for the people living through these natural disasters that God gives their hearts strength to get through such despair of loss of life, family and entire cities; and also that they would be able to rebuild and find joy and perseverance through the helping hands of those reaching out to them. I just pray that God would show these survivors love in their time of need.

Again, we are so fortunate to live in the country that we do.