Life's Update..

   SO! It has been a WHILE since my last blog, I figured I should write. I don't know if anyone even reads them, but then again, how can they if I'm not posting any?! Any-who, I am going to just spend a few minutes on a little update, a day in the life of ME.

  Ben: He's the 1 year old love of my life.. I nanny for his family, normally full time, but as of late, his mama is on maternity leave. Yes! that's right! Another little one! Her name is Juliet and she is just absolutely beaUTIFUL. I didn't think a cuter kid could come out after Ben, but the LOW AND BEHOLD! I am looking forward to going back to work! I miss my little man so..... **tear* Its sooooo amazing how much he has grown since I first met him (4 months I think). He is ALL over the place. Talking, dancing, running/walking and progressing every day! It is such a blessing that his family has chose ME to share his precious life with, I am truly grateful for them.

  Family: I'm still living at home with Mom, Dad, Jt, Mike, Hannah, and sometimes Chel (jt's gf), Cristiana (mike's gf), and Dave (my bf). Between the 9 of us our house is usually pretty full! Which I love, because I enjoy the company. Hannah is 5 now and in pre-school. It is AMAZING how she's grown into such a pretty little lady. I am sure a proud Auntie!

  &Me: I am playing the trumpet, taking lessons privately and LOVING it. I have a wonderful teacher also, if anyone is interested in the socal area.. I am hoping to someday play it for the Lord, in some way that glorifies Him. I am focussing my every day on my faithwalk and really working hard to make each day better than the last. I have learned, that with God, it's possible. As long as I rely on Him for everything, He gives me strength to overcome each day grow in the process. I am still studying the Bible in a progressive study, and soon I hope to share what I have been taught. I am working toward a Discipleship-type thing where I will be able to lead a Bible study. It's something that I have ALWAYS had the heart to do, but never felt I was equipped enough with the Word, but I am confident & HUMBLED to have learned as much as I have, and to be able to share it with others. 

   It is ONLY to God's Glory and by His Grace that I have even been blessed enough to even learn His word. He truly saw my hungry heart and fed me. He has begun to change me from the inside out and I am truly thankful. My viewpoint of life, people around me, myself and even my future have changed, because for once I am looking to the word as my guide. My future and Hope is truly in the Lord and in doing his work. I have found such a Joy inside His word that overwhelms me in the best way possible. I am so excited about how amazing his word is that its difficult to even contain. Even more so, there are so many people I want to share it with!

  

    

  In Conclusion: My life couldn't be any better! I am so excited in every day that I am alive. I hope that for anyone who reads this, they may be blessed in one way or another, and not feel like it was a waste of their time! And sorry if it was..... 


  Any-who!! Until next time!!


In Him,
Allison

life's update..

    there have been so many things going on lately that i haven't had much of a chance to blog.. I have been taking a little bit of a break from the P90x bc of various reasons such as being sick, out of town, stress, loss of a loved one etc. but plan to start up and FINISH next week. I have made it to week 9 and i have 5 weeks left. i can do it! just gotta press on.
    life has handed me a few curve balls but i know i have the strength to overcome them. God doesn't give me anything i can't handle and in fact i am blessed to even be having these struggles so that i may persevere and grow. one of my favorite verses is found in James chapter one, verse 2 and it reads:

"Consider it pure joy my brothers [and sisters!] whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance"

    I love this verse because it encourages me to overcome whatever i may be struggling with and right now i feel like that's a lot. But i also know God is taking care of me and will repay me for this. as long as i am doing my part, which is learning His Word! Which i am! and it is the most wonderful thing. i have been growing in knowledge and strength and it is so exciting. i am growing closer to God and becoming more and more in His image, the more i am learning. it is so wonderful! nothing else even matters, because i know that God is bigger and that he will take care of me as long as i am seeking his kingdom and righteousness first and foremost!

    I also wasn't getting much business at the spa because massage seems to be a slow world at the moment so i quit the spa and am a nanny for a WONDERFUL couple with a 4 month old precious boy. His name is Benjamin, and  be still my heart! i have fallen in love with this baby and i absolutely LOVE my job. if i can even call it a job..he is so easy and perfect and it's like i can't believe i'm even getting paid to do this! it is so wonderful! I am also making enough money to pay my bills now! which is definitely a BONUS!

   Anyways..more to come later!

Sister Till the End

I wrote this poem for my sister-in-law who was having a hard time accepting how much she means to my family and I.. Along with giving her this poem I gave her a ring that I wear a matching one, with 2 hearts on a silver band and "sisters" engraved on the inside..

Michelle, this poem is for you..

We're sisters till the end,

To love and to cherish.

Through thick and through thin,

Our bond will not perish.

We keep each other strong,

Isn't that what it's all about?

Friendship in which we both belong,

Sharing and growing all throughout.

I'm writing you this poem today,

To show you what you mean to me.

There are too many words to say,

But my point I hope you can see.

We'll be together forever and always,

We're sisters till the end.

Whatever life may throw our way,

We'll be strong through thick and thin.

At Uncle John's Place

when i am here,

i am who i want to be.

there's a fire in my veins,

that consumes all of me.

i gaze through the window,

and it brings me outside.

the sun beats down,

as the rays are my guide.

my inspiration grows,

while the waterfall dances.

tree branches swish side to side,

above the butterfly prances.

theres an angelic sound,

as the birds sing in harmony.

for all across the sky,

i hear their sweet melody.

the crisp, warm smell,

tickles my nose.

as the summer sky wind,

so gently blows.

this nature is so inspiring,

in God's beautiful showcase.

i can always clear my mind,

at Uncle John's Place.

Sept. 19th-Anniversary

Today was Dave's and my Anniversary. It was a wonderful day!! Dave came over this morning and we went to breakfast at a little old coffee shop called Howard's that we go to often. Then Dave took me horseback riding on a trail and it was sooooooooo fun! Last time I rode I was like 6 years old! My horse, Skip, had gas. Dave's horse, Benny, was hungry. He kept grabbing bushes as we trotted by them, every chance he got! It was actually quite hilarious. Then we baked some pizza and watched tv until it was time to get ready for dinner. He surprised me and took me the Anaheim White House. It was a home to a family, built in 1909 that is famous and now a restaurant. The food was wonderful, and the service was great! We had steak and ham/cheese stuffed chicken, with amazing veggies and Gnocchi (potato dumplings). Then for dessert a tower of solid sugar! well, Caramel and sugar.. along with chocolate covered strawberries, mini tarts, cream puffs etc. a sample platter, if you will...it was all soooo wonderful! They even gave us a glass of Cider on the House, for our Anniversary. It was a little pricy, but definitely worth it! Today was our best Anniversary yet and I can't wait to spend another year with him. They're going by so fast! I can't believe how fast it came and went! It was and amazing day, and I owe it all to David..

Firefly

So.. I decided to start a blog.. This first entry is about why I want to become a Firefly.. I learned this from Patsy Clairmont over the weekend at the Women of Faith Conference (amazing/lifting/encouraging experience by the way).. It's a concept that parallels being a light in this world of darkness.. like Jesus is the Light and I am called to be in the Light. You know, This little Light of mine, I'm gonna let it Shine?? Yea, same thing. So I want to become a firefly and be a light to the world.. Patsy also encouraged us to have friend fireflies. It's important to have friends with the same desires so we can grow together and build up one another. There was a period in my life when I didn't quite grasp this concept.. but the deeper I've gotten into The Word the more I have understood the importance of the fellowship and why I need to study and learn with friends.. girl friend preferably who can relate to my situations and that I can confide in..I long to be a Firefly so the world can see Christ's light in me.. I want to shine like a bright star.. it's funny how a night lit up by fireflies looks similar to a sky full of stars..