With a Heavy Heart...

I am writing this today with a heavy heart. My heart goes out to my earliest childhood friend, Maleigha, who yesterday lost her 21 month old baby girl tragically to sudden illness. I cannot begin to imagine the pain that she is experiencing. Baby Mattalyn was the pride and joy of not only her mother, but her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and great grandparents. Today their hearts are broken, their world has been shaken, and life as they knew it may never be the same. I am asking you today that you join me in praying for this precious family who are facing what no one should have to face.

+ Pray that God's grace and mercy carry them through this difficult time.
+ Pray that God would guard their hearts in the midst of their pain and grief, that they would know he is near them during this time and always.
+ Pray that they would find strength in each other.
+ Pray that in the midst of all the questions, God gives them peace.

To Maleigha and the entire Ornelia family, we are with you and praying for during this difficult time. Our hearts are broken with you. Much love goes out to you today and in the days ahead.

Project Gratitude - Day 30

Day 30 -

Well, friends, today is the last day of November and I am happy to say that I actually succeeded at posting something everyday. :) I honestly wasn't sure that I was gonna be able to, some days a barely got it them in on time. (Much like today lol)

Anyway, today I am grateful for the amazing support system of friends and family that I have. :)

To all of you who have always supported me and continue to support me and believe in me, I want to say a huge, heartfelt... "Thank You" :)

Much Love.

Project Gratitude - Day 29

Day 29 -

Today I am thankful for those special moments God gives us at random, the moments where we are reminded that we are not alone. Those special moments that God creates, for the simple purpose of encouraging us.

I am also very thankful for the Brantley family. :) They have been such a huge blessing to our family and I am so grateful that God crossed our paths. :)

Project Gratitude - Day 28

Day 28 -

I am so grateful for days like today where there is nothing to but enjoy doing nothing. :) It has been a while since I had a day like this, and for the most part I enjoyed every moment of it. (Only downside has been having a cold :( )

Also, I am thankful for my dad who has done his very best to take care of me and my mom today (since my mom is sick too). He has tried to get us anything that will make us feel better. :) Love you dad.

Project Gratitude - Day 27

Day 27 -

I am thankful to have had the opportunity to spend the day in San Diego visiting family. :) Its so wonderful to be around people that make you feel "at home" and like you belong and always have a place with them.

So, today I am thankful for all the family I was able to see and spend time with today. I love you all. :)

Project Gratitude - Day 26 - Thanksgiving Edition

Day 26 -

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I give thanks for being blessed with spending the afternoon and evening surrounded by family who love me (as well as being surrounded with amazing food!). Today I count the huge blessing that it is to have a family that I know are there for me no matter what life may throw at us and no matter how much we (*cough* Daniel and I *cough*) get on each other nerves at times haha. It was a great day today.

Today I am thankful for the people I spent the day with: Dad, Mom, Daniel, Guera, Joshua :), Harvey, Elaine, Ellie :) (And Brian and Ian for a little while too).

Much love to you all.

Project Gratitude - Day 25

Day 25 -

I am grateful for the wonderful day I got to spend with my grandma today. :) I love how even though my grandma always enjoys giving tangible gifts to her family she never sells short the gift of her time. No matter what lies ahead, I always have these precious moments with her, and they will always only belong to me :) I am so thankful to have the opportunity to really know my grandma, I wasn't as fortunate with my grandma on my dad's side, so I really appreciate the blessing that it is.

Needless to say, again, I am thankful for my grandma today. :)