Thanksgiving

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever"-Ps 107:1

This has been another exorbitant year. I spent the majority of my time in San Antonio and I am thankful for the time I had there. I'm thankful for the opportunity to share a home with my best friend and thankful for all of the new faces I met and new friendships that were made. I am thankful for my family's health and for my own and for surviving the H1N1 flu virus. For a while I thought I wasn't going to make it. I am thankful for my family and for the favorable circumstances that allowed me to have lived close to my brother, his wife, and my beautiful niece for the majority of this year. I am thankful for healing and for another year of moving forward; pressing on toward the goal. I am thankful for friends and loved ones that have encouraged me, prayed for me, spent time with me, laughed with me, thought of me, and loved me. I am thankful for my dog Kona, my car that is finally back up and running (thanks to my big brother!), having a roof over my head, and a job that provides; a God that provides. I am thankful for all of those that our paths have crossed and made my life the richer, like Misti for her ceaseless friendship and advice, the Metcalf's for their sincere love and friendship, Shaye Miller who was my first role model, all of my hookers, the Hot Bod Pod,old co-workers, new friends, old friends, my brothers and their wives, my amazing and very large family, and most of all for the unfailing love of our Heavenly Father.
May you be blessed today and always!-L

Happy Birthday Zinnia Pearl!

Zinnia Pearl is not so little anymore. She's a big one year old! We had her birthday party this weekend and she was so adorable opening presents and smiling with her sweet little three toothed grin. She's walking all over the place and even saying a few words too. She did such a great job opening presents and loved her pretty pink birthday cake.





Her very first Build-a-bear from Aunt Linzie



New ride from Grandma Bunny







Cake time!!



Yum Yum!


Clean up time

Decisions, Decisions

I feel like I've been stagnant for 3 years. Standing on a carpet of moss in a fungus infected pond only to feel rejuvenated after a good rain. Okay, so maybe that's a little dramatic, but where is this life of mine going?
I've moved 5 places in the past 3 years and I don't feel like I've made much progress. I've finally settled on a place and have almost been in San Antonio for a whole year. That's huge for me! The lease to my apartment is up in October and it's time to take charge! I don't want to feel motionless anymore. I'm anxious to see the next page in this crazy gypsy adventure of mine. I want to be productive and feel accomplished in something. I've wanted to go to cosmetology school since I was unable to attend a University due to finances. I've thought about packing things up, purchasing a simple lifestyle in a travel trailer, and moving to Oregon. Fresh start it seems. I've contemplated traveling out to New Mexico and being near family and of course putting myself through cosmetology school there.
Today, while I was in church I was inspired by something else. It's called CARES Team. Transforming apartment living through Christian ministry. CARES Team has teamed up with different apartment complexes throughout most Southern states to provide a free apartment in exchange for 20 hours of your service. This is a perfect opportunity to be Jesus to my neighbors, my community, and this world. Not only is it a great way for me to love on people in my community, but it's also smart financially.
I don't know what this life has in store for me, but my prayer lately is for me to hear God's calling. Whether it's in the Northwest, across the sea, or right here in San Antonio. I'm tired of working long odd hours and not being able to pour myself into things of this nature. I want to share my passion and my love for God with people. I want to attend Cosmetology school and have a feeling of success.
Please pray for the upcoming months. Pray that I will be able to hear God and have a sense of peace about my upcoming decisions. I've applied to a few different Cosmetology schools in the Portland area, Albuquerque area, and here in San Antonio. I even found a great deal on a trailer in Portland, but am having difficulty finding a place to park it! I'm having a difficult time hearing where God is wanting me. If I am suppose to stay right here in San Antonio and join a CARE Team I will need a partner/roommate. (CARE teams accepts married couples or two single adults) Or maybe just pray for a husband.-wink- I appreciate your prayers in advance, and for the conversations I know I'll be having with several of you seeking advice and direction. We'll all get through this life one way or another! Love, L

Zinnia Pearl is almost 1

Turning 1 next month...



Where did the time go?

McGuyver to the Rescue!

My job has its busy moments. It has its junctures of impulse and adrenaline, but most days are calm and quiet with only the simple action of assisting someone who has locked their selves out of the room. I am very grateful for those days. The days I don't have to respond to a fire alarm or a student who is unconscious. Today I responded to a very unusual call. The complainant advised that there were baby ducks in the fountain and unable to get out. Sure enough, when I got to the fountain there were 12 baby ducks all swimming around in the fountain. The cement step leading out of the fountain was about 6 inches from the top water and the poor little ducklings were unable to get out. Now, I am no animal buff, but growing up we had several animals that abandoned their young after having had human contact. I decided the best thing to do was to make some sort of ramp for the ducks to walk up. I searched around campus and finally found a 2x4 that was long enough to reach the water and the first step of cement and it worked! The ducks got the hang of it instantly and helped one another waddle up the ramp and onto dry land! Who knew ducks could be so smart? Unfortunately three little ducklings didn't pay attention to their brothers and sisters and didn't use the ramp to escape. Instead they swam around the fountain darting under water and swimming until they had no breath left. I found a shovel and took off my shoes and socks and climbed in the "recycled water" fountain to scoop the ducks out and place them on dry land. I like to think that they're all safe and sound now and that all of the little ducklings found their Mom and are nestled safely under her wing tonight. They sure were cute little things. As for me, I'll add duck rescuing to my resume tonight.

We're on Etsy!!

My beautiful sister in laws and I have started an etsy store! We're calling ourselves "The Lady B's". We're selling vintage treasures we find at Goodwills, garage sales, and thrift stores. It's just in the beginning stages and we only have a couple of items listed, but it's been a fun start so far!
Check us out HERE!

1/2 Marathon

I took the plunge! A few weeks ago two of my good friends and I were discussing training for a 1/2 marathon. They completed their registration earlier this week and today I did the deed too. It's official. I am running in the 2009 San Antonio Rock'n Roll 1/2 Marathon.
The race is in November and the vigorous training starts now! I spent the day gearing up with some new running shorts and tennis shoes for extra motivation. Say an extra prayer for me this week. I'm sure training this week will have me pretty sore!