Sunday, August 16, 2009

Goin' to the Chapel

So we went on a hike to our favorte spot yesterday. First time we went there we talked about dating. Second time we went there we talked about marriage. Third time we went there
WE GOT ENGAGED!

AAA! I'm so excited and so super happy! I am such a blessed woman. Cody purposed on top of our favorite hiking spot overlooking corvallis. It was amazing. I couldn't even say yes cause I got all emotional (of course) but was able to shake my head and later say yes :) I can't thank God enough for this man...my fiance!

Holy smokes I have a fiance! EEEEK!


He did good :)

YES!!!


Sunday, August 2, 2009

Summer Update

Wow, I really have not been on this place in a looong time. I apologize to those I know who follow it. It's been quit the fun-filled and busy last few months. I feel so blessed with the life that Christ has brought me to. There is so much love and blessings I have been given and I just celebrate him for all that he has done and all that he is. His love is overwhelming and has washed like a flood into my life. So to give you a very brief update before I take off again here is where I am right now.

Family:
The family is great! My sisters birthday is today. I am sending all of my love out into the universe hoping she feels hugs from Oregon! Eva is doing well and is more beautiful in spirit each day. My mom is doing well. She very much enjoys the fur covered buddy that has been a therapeutic blessing into her life. Even the cat is beginning to like Chin Chin. Dad is just as big of a kid and father as he has always been. My family is small and we do not have much, but we love each other and thats what matters.

Work:
I strive to appreciate the opportunities that God has used as a tool to get me back to Corvallis. Although one job in particular is a struggle and often days I cannot handle the stress and trials it brings, the point is it got me back to the place I belong and therefore I am sticking it out until God presents the next door that I'm supposed to take. I feel blessed to even have a job in this time of trials and I want to help those that don't. I know life is hard, but if you surrender Christ will provide for you!

Love:
This has been the biggest blessing in my life recently. I fin
ally decided to take myself out of the drivers seat and judging booth. I made a list of all the things that I wanted in a man, all the qualities, quirks and characteristics. I told God that the next man in my life would be chosen by him...and so he was. Cody has been th
e most amazing thing that has ever come into my life. Until you love someone fully for all that they are, for their love for Christ and for the love that they have for you...I couldn't imagine my life any other way. He brings out my smiles, my laughter, my silliness, all my quirks and a love that I have never experienced before. There are days when I just stare, unable to fathom how lucky I am, unable to describe how much my love consumes & pours out of me, how easy it is to see that Christ was behind this one. I cannot wait for this to go places as I know it will. I love you Cody Taylor, for all that you are and for all that you make me :)



There's not much else for me to talk about. It is so amazing to see Christ's work in my life, in my heart and in my love. I feel his love pour through my body, blessing all that I am and all that I hope to be. I pray that everyone will come to know his all consuming grace. Thank you for leading me back to the Church I love so much, to a love I could only dream of, to a family that is standing strong and to a city that runs through me. You are the reason I have all that I do.
Thank you!