tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82818549795460125722024-03-13T13:35:28.284-05:00My HideawayMy Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-53079938297731073532014-06-17T15:25:00.000-05:002014-06-17T15:25:21.854-05:00What is Baby D????A little while ago my husband and I found out what our precious little one is!!! To tell our family we had them gather for pizza and choose either a pink or a blue balloon for what they thought it is. I had previously poked holes in the color of the balloon that was NOT Baby D's gender. We told them that when they blew up the balloon, if it is a girl the pink balloon would stay inflated and the blue balloon would deflate, and visa-versa if it is a boy (the blue balloon would stay inflated and the pink balloon would deflate). It was <span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>SOO </b></u></span>much fun!!!<br />
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My Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-19820892445210644022014-06-05T09:46:00.000-05:002014-06-05T10:22:44.657-05:00The next chapter...Life has changed so much for me since the days I first started this blog. I have never been a "true blogger" so to say. Every once in a blue moon I will think about my small space on the World Wide Web, and then when a bluer blue moon came around I may actually post something. <br />
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In my very first post I said that this was a place for me to log some of the projects that I was creating for home and school, and I did do that (with some of them when I thought about it). The other part of that post said that this may be a place where "I tell my story as it is being written." That is what I am going to do today.<br />
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In 2010 (the birth of this blog), my husband and I had been married for slightly over a year. We were both still in college with plans to conquer the world, and to an extent we did that. The world we lived in at least. God blessed us so much as He guided us to complete everything we set out for. We have both since graduated (he multiple times, finally receiving his doctoral degree in May!!!). I was got a job teaching 3rd grade literacy at the school I interned with. We moved into our first "real" (non-campus) apartment. The next chapters to our book seemed to be logical to me... Jacob gets his dream job... We {finally} buy our own house... Eventually, we begin to start a family... And we all live happily ever after, right?<br />
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Well, any literacy teacher should know that I forgot one very important thing in my fairy tale... the problem. There is always a twist in a plot of a thrilling story. That is what makes us unable to put the book down until we relish the last few words, and my rough draft had no thrilling plot twist. Don't worry though; God was my editor and inserted for us the missing parts (for this chapter anyways).<br />
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On a whim, my husband applied for a couple of residency programs that specialize in the areas of his career he is most interested in. He was accepted! I was/am so proud of him. That same week I came down with this horrible virus that had been being passed around my classroom. So bad in fact that I willingly went to the emergency room. Let me be clear in that I have NEVER been to the hospital before (for a personal illness). I am not one who doesn't believe in them; I just know that with viruses and other non-serious illnesses they have to simply run their course. Anyways, Jacob rushes me there. I am dehydrated and have lost about 10 pounds in 9 hours. AND....... I find out I am pregnant!!!<br />
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At this point, most people probably think that I am being over dramatic, and that there is nothing taxing about any of these situations, and to be honest there really isn't. The part that makes it hard for me to swallow is that the residency program is in Florida... Miami, Florida. Still not bad at all, right? But...<br />
We will be 20 hours away from any family, friends, and comfort.<br />
I will be moving this far while 6 (close to 7) months pregnant.<br />
I am very worried that I am going to have a hard time finding a new doctor because I will be so far along when we move.<br />
I had to quit my job (of course), but his will not begin until August causing us to be without any income whatsoever for the three months prior/during the move.<br />
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This is our first child. My parents first grandchild, and the first grandchild with his families last name. I wanted more than anything to be surrounded by love and support and spoils (for Baby D of course) during this amazing time. And I know that technically we still will be, but I still can't help having a hard time being excited about this move.<br />
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God has always told us that He knows the plans he has for us. There is a reason that He is sending us to Miami right now. I just have to shut up and follow. (Much) Easier said than done. I want to be like Jonah and sail to Tarshish instead of Nineveh. Lol, but I am not so keen on being swallowed by a whale. ;) I know this is God's plan for us. There have been too many signs pointing in the same directions (and doors closing to the others) to think otherwise. I also know deep down in my heart that everything will work out perfectly, and I truly am excited for all the new adventures that we will be having. That is what we wanted when we got married isn't it? To embark on new adventures together? Well buddy, I do believe that this qualifies =-).<br />
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So, this is where I leave you. This chapter has no ending yet. The plot is still unfolding as we go along. <br />
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If you have made it this far then you deserve some type of medal for listening to the rantings of a pregnant woman outside of her comfort zone. Lol, I wish I had one for you!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
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<br />My Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-50791921800631010062012-08-04T12:49:00.001-05:002012-08-04T12:49:14.396-05:00DIY Class RugEver since having my own classroom became a reality I have been drooling over super adorable rugs to give it that cozy "home away from home" feeling. Unfortunately, my just out of college budget along with my husbands still attending Physical Therapy school budget meant that those dreams would still remain entrapped in my pillow... <br />
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So I did what any right minded female would do and hit up Pinterest. I had seen many pins and blog posts before about painting a rug, but I was never sure of how it would turn out so I passed them by. However, after finding a bland $24 rug at Lowe's images started flooding back into my mind.... <br />
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I don't have an exact link to where I got the tutorial from because to be honest I looked up about a million (possible slight exaggeration). All you have to do is search DIY rug and you will have all the resources you need. <br />
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I picked up some spray fabric paint and Scotch fabric protector from Hobby Lobby (I already had painters tape) and was on my way. Now, because I'm anal retentive I had to make a sketch to scale of the width of the tape I used (about 2") before I created my designed on my rug. I highly recommend this step because it saves the time of pulling up tape a gazzillion times over. <br />
*hint* It is no exaggeration when said that painters tape will have a hard time sticking to the rug. Just put it down best you can and spray the paint directly above appointed area. <br />
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I had a blast making this, and I plan on making another one for my desk area (this one is for the library), and updating the one I have in my craft room already!!! <br />
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So many possibilities! I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did.<br />
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I am so fortunate to have great teacher mentors in my life, and one provided me with her entire library (over 2500 books!) which is absolutely fabulous and a true God send (before I had maybe 10 books to fill this reading teachers shelves). The only problem I am having is organizing all of these books :/ It is what I have been doing all week and it still looks like a mess. <br />
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But it will get there. As will the rest of the classroom, and I'm sure it will look much better with eager third graders in it. <br />
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That's all I have for tonight (because I haven't been doing much of anything else lol). I do have a couple posts of some things I have made for my room that will be up shortly.<br />
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Olivia<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I received a call around 8:30 pm a couple weeks ago informing me that <b><u>I am an official 3rd Grade Literacy teacher</u></b>!!! <i>YAY</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Needless to say I am secretly terrified <i>(though not so secret at this point)</i> Lol. Don't get me wrong. I know with all my <u>heart</u> this is what I am meant to do. I have never felt so <i>comfortable</i> as I have with my students in a classroom. It's just <strike>a little </strike> a LOT nerve racking for it to be<b><u> MY</u></b> classroom this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Have you heard of it? There is a scavenger hunt going on on Pinterest! Pretty cool huh? It is sponsored by The ScrapBox and you can find all the details at <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">IHeartOrganizing</a>. Go check it out and join in on the fun!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">They all live right down the street from the first house that I have ever lived in <i>*the house my father built*</i>. The same people live in it now who bought it from us when we moved away to Memphis, TN all those years ago. It was almost a surreal feeling to drive past it every day.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Anyways <i>*exiting off Memory Lane*</i>, I had some fun times with all my little cousins, and I was able to scrapbook a few of those while I was there. <i>*There are more to come now that I am home too*</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">It really has been a long time. Close to a year in fact. Honestly, it made me sad looking at my last post. <b>One:</b> because it was portraying the loss and grief of my family from when we lost my niece Evie. <b>Two:</b> because of how long it has truly been. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I obviously took a break from blogging and social media in general <i>(except Pinterest, but that really doesn't count right?)</i>. I focused mostly on my family and finishing school. Speaking of which I can proudly say that I am an official college graduate and certified teacher!!!! Yay!</span><br />
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<br />My Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-69285028769401776102011-09-24T09:00:00.002-05:002011-09-24T09:00:01.215-05:00Evelyn "Evie" Grace Alexander<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Let me tell you a little about our sweet niece Evie.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">She was born on September 17, 2011. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">She was 1 pound 10 ounces and 13 inches long.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">She had the most perfect fingers and toes I have ever seen.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">Her daddy won the debate over her hair color... It was blond like his.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">She had a perfect button nose like her mommy... Who had desperately been praying that would be the case.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">Her ears were perfectly round and symmetrical.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">She was born into a family who loves her, and anticipated her coming with so much joy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">She was due on Thanksgiving Day; and we are thankful to have loved her and lost her than to have never known her at all.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">She is in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts every moment of every day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;">In the words of her mommy, "She is being kept by the best babysitter until I have a chance to have her again."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">She is our Angel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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so perfect and so small.<br />
These tiny footprints<br />
never touched the ground at all.<br />
Not one tiny footprint,<br />
for now I have wings.<br />
These tiny footprints were meant<br />
for other things.<br />
You will hear my tiny footprints,<br />
in the patter of the rain.<br />
Gentle drops like angel's tears,<br />
of joy and not from pain.<br />
You will see my tiny footprints,<br />
in each butterflies' lazy dance.<br />
I'll let you know I'm with you,<br />
if you just give me the chance.<br />
You will see my tiny footprints,<br />
in the rustle of the leaves.<br />
I will whisper names into the wind,<br />
and call each one that grieves.<br />
Most of all, these tiny footprints,<br />
are found on Mommy and Daddy's hearts.<br />
'Cause even though I'm gone now,<br />
We'll never truly part."</span></i></span></div>My Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-9667472451960023212011-09-23T12:45:00.001-05:002011-09-23T12:48:48.122-05:00Finally Friday.. Hey Hey Hey!I'm starting a new trend for myself of only posting once every month or so, and so far it is working fabulously... Lol Just kidding. My infrequency in not a purposeful thing; just a "I have an office job, go to school full time, student teach, and have a husband" thing. Don't feel too bad my blog; my laundry gets neglected too (I am not sure that I should admit that).<br />
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I have been through quite a bit lately. Some good, some not so good, but what would life be without it's ups and downs? I am going to try something new by taking one day out of the week and making several posts, then saving them to publish on a different date. It is good in theory; we will see how long it lasts =-). <br />
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Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite new websites, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>. I am sure most everyone has heard of it by now, but if not you MUST check it out! It is amazing! Is it a virtual bulletin board(s) where you <i>pin</i> pictures of the things you are interested in. Once you join, you place a little <i>pin it </i>button on the tool bar of your web browser, and whenever you come across something you absolutely love click the <i>pin it</i> button and it will ask you what you want to pin. You make your selection, choose which of your boards to put it on, and BOOM you have successfully made a pin. One of the great things about <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> is that when you click on something you or someone else has pinned, it will bring you back to the ORIGINAL site where it was found. Pretty snazzy if I do say so myself.<br />
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From my <i>For the Home</i> board: Isn't this bedroom beautiful. I am in LOVE with that brick wall.<br />
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From my <i>Craftines</i> board: I have been knitting up a storm lately (examples will hopefully be on a later post), and I love this blanket. The lady did it with PVC pipe *gasp*<br />
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From <i>What's For Supper</i>: A coffee milkshake.... My two favorite food groups: coffee and ice cream!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We have been called to "Go" [Matt. 28:9]. It is time for some reevaluation to see if <strike>we</strike> I am still holding on.</span>My Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-1369884707336092302011-08-20T17:31:00.000-05:002011-08-20T17:31:42.791-05:00My name is Olivia...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I have never been good at keeping diaries, and I guess my blogging skills do not differ. Though I have been keeping up with things that I follow (somewhat) over the summer, I just seemed to be in an anti blog posting mood. I never really started this blog to display all of my thoughts and feelings, but I think it's about time I turn over a new leaf. This is not a promise to blog every day and flood this small piece of the internet with everything that goes through my head (someone may have me committed if that were the case). This is simply documenting small parts of my life. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So let's begin. My name is Olivia. This is me...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Today was one of those "lightbulb" (this is said in a Despicable Me voice) type of days. After finding out that the hubs still needs an entire list of medical supplies and a few more books than he has (after spending over $900 on books already) the bank refused to let me get money out of our school fund because he was not with me (working at the time and of course it is his name on the account). Because my emotional state this week was already on rocky ground (last week of summer, last day at my job, plus other things that as a female I cannot avoid) a few, or a lot, of tears were shed. It may sound silly, and thinking back on it I think it does )for some reason money and finances always get me in a tizzy). I kept thinking to myself that it is out of my control, and it was/is. I calmed down and consciously made the decision to place everything, all of my thoughts and actions in God's control. This is something that I have been working on in my life for a while now.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I cannot do this on my own... I cannot do this on my own... I have to keep telling myself that, and I know that it is true because when I try I end up frustrated, mad, and upset. God will give us the strength to get through it. Monday the bank will open and Hubs can go up, take what we need for this semester of Physical Therapy school, and <i>put my name on the account</i>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So.... This was obviously a "Beth Moore" post... I hope you were not bored too much with my trivial rantings! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">TTFN... Tah Tah for now =)</span>My Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-51794740901544893312011-05-09T22:57:00.001-05:002011-05-09T23:11:19.140-05:00My Pink Stamper NSD Challenge 12<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Timeless; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;"><a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/05/national-scrapbook-day-challenge-12.html">MPS Challenge #12</a>--Make a Scrapbook Page, Card, or other with a Kid's theme! </span></span></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Timeless; font-size: large;"><b>Yes... Another LO. This sketch is from <a href="http://artfuldelight.blogspot.com/">Artful Delight</a> also (I believe it is sketch #8). I made this to document my husband's college graduation. Yay! =-)</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Timeless; font-size: large;">For this project I decided to created a layout. I am really loving all of these challenges (that I actually have time to participate in). It is giving me a chance to use some of the paper I have been stashing up. I used My Minds Eye to create this layout. I used a sketch from <a href="http://artfuldelight.blogspot.com/">Artful Delight</a>. She is having tons of. really good sketches this month; if you need some help for inspiration you should go check it out.</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This was actually one of the challenges I was able to work on yesterday (it's a good thing too considering today IS Mother's Day). I have two cards made because both of our mother's came up for Jacob's graduation.</span></b><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In case you did not know, Robyn from <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/">My Pink Stamper</a> had a huge all day event of challenges and giveaways. I was able to steal away during "nap time" yesterday and make things for a couple of the challenges, but I wanted to wait and post them in order.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Olivia</i></b></span></div>My Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-19334646807053684992011-05-03T09:46:00.000-05:002011-05-03T09:46:29.446-05:00Thank Goodness the World Isn't Flat<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Because by now I surely would have fallen off the edge, and according to blogger world I really have. I officially took my last final and turned in my last project yesterday, and I could not be more ecstatic. This was a rough semester, and I had to take a break from by hobbies while I buckled down and got everything finished. This semester really taught me something (more than just how to teach k-4 students), I have an ongoing battle with control... =-0 confession time! Lol, seriously though there is absolutely no way that I could have gotten through these last few weeks on my own, and even though I am currently talking about surrendering control to God, I am not limiting it to that. I, like my mother (shocking how much I notice I am like her the older I get), have a certain way of doing EVERYTHING; from folding towels, to washing and putting up dishes to dusting... there are certain ways that it "should" be done. And my husband, though bless his heart he really tries, does not understand this aspect of me. However, between all three 20+ page papers, ten children's books I had to finish writing, and every test I was studying for (all within the last four weeks) I had the epiphany that it is okay if things are not perfect. Even though the fold is not symmetrical the towels are still put up, and he deserves a gold star and blue ribbon for helping.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">God has blessed me with so much, and I really felt guilty for a while because I was not appreciating it. How could a God still love me and take care of me when I was pushing Him away while saying, "No thank you. I got this." Which, in all honesty, I really did not "have" this. Then after prompted to be ready to tell and explain my favorite Bible verse on the last night of our Journey Group (Bible Study group) the other night, I picked up my Bible and read a passage that I have leaned on so many times, but had let grow cold in my heart. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Romans 8:35-39</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28153" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">36</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">As it is written:</span></span></div><div style="font-size: 16px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> “For your sake we face death all day long; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”</span></div><br />
<div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28154" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">37</sup> No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28155" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">38</sup> For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28156" style="font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: text-top;">39</sup> neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."</span></div><div style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The reason I love this passage so much is because no matter how much we push God away and say, "No, I got this." The harder he holds on. He is not going to let me go; I cannot and will not be separated from Him. </span></div><div style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I don't have anything crafty to show today. Even though I had to take a break from hobbying, I was still creating things for projects and such, but I may post those at a late date (Besides I have to get my camera fixed. It decided to break in all the chaos). However, I do plan on some much needed crafty time this week. I need to make things for Mother's Day, and my husband is graduating Saturday!!! Yay!</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Olivia </i></span></div>My Hideawayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13293673818410411205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281854979546012572.post-33378804861349648172011-03-31T19:27:00.000-05:002011-03-31T19:27:32.702-05:00Update (kind of lengthy)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel so bad for completely neglecting my blog for the past week and a half or so. Last week was our spring break, and I thought I was going to be on here every day and just crafting away. However, that obviously did not happen. My youngest brother and his fiancée came up for a visit and for me to take their engagement pictures. We had a blast. I really love natural looking pictures so we went to the park and flew kites! Of course there were some posie ones too, but it was really fun. I did work a little bit in my craft room. I may have mentioned before that for one of my major projects this semester I have to create and illustrate 10 books. I have several written and I finally used my Bind It All to bind them together. It was my first time using it, and after a little frustration I got it to work in my favor. I also finished illustrating one that I wrote about the state symbols of Arkansas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other than that I have been working on mostly research (yawn). But I am going to show you the wedding/engagement gift I made for my brother. You are going to have to excuse the photo quality because it was taken with a cell phone. I took my favorite from th shoot and framed it with their (future) last name and "established" year under cut from vinyl. It is hard to see but I also etched their names above and below the picture (between the photo and vinyl).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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