Lost in Love

This first year has been a little crazy. Since I graduated in May 2016 I have been in school. Last June I took 6 hours, In the fall semester I took 16 hours, and in the Spring I thought It would be a great idea to take over 20 hrs!!!! I have met some wonderful people, and grown closer to some I already knew. I was a student recruiter for NWCC this past year, which was tons of fun, between APEX and giving campus tours. I was a work study in the Ranger Bookstore which was a total blessing! In August I was uncertain of my major, but also knew somewhere in the Health-Care field. In September I visited a school that I was interested in, and by October I was accepted there for the final fall semester. November was crazy with Finals coming up, but I was relieved by the time December came. I went on my second Winter mission trip with Navajo Missions  (click the link if you are interested in giving, or how you can pray specifically pray for them). In January classes started back and by ...

My heart and mind have been so restless recently. Am I where I should be? Will everything work out? But YALL, doors keep opening and I just keep walking through them. My plan is to just walk through all of God's open doors until He starts shutting them. He HAS started something SO GOOD and HE WILL FINISH what He started. Today I am reminded that I need to just sit back down and watch my heavenly Father at work! Be praying for me as big & important things are happening through these next few weeks. I don't have a back up plan now, and so I just KNOW that the Lord is going to come through. I have a great peace about it. Hillary Scott- Still   (Song of the Day) Love, HG <><

HE delights in our specific prayers I believe that God is a God of specifics. He didn't just make plants or animals. He made flowers, trees, and cactuses. He made lions, Elephants, owls, and Dogs. He delights in us being specific in our prayers because He is the one who truly knows our hearts; so He can see through the walls we build up. I believe that when we become "real" with each other and especially God, that he is able to make a  great change within our lives and hearts. Don't let the World fool you. You're not the only one with struggles. You're not the only one who questions if this is the major you really should be in. You're not alone. Be specific in your prayers to God and He will be specific in answering them. My Jesus is so good. He is so faithful, and "wherever He Leads I'll go". You delight in showing mercy, and mercy triumphs over judgement!! Hanna Grace <><

Someone said "take it easy" as they left the bookstore today. I'll admit I wanted to burst into tears. I definitely teared up and had to take a minute to calm down (I'm already an emotional person and college isn't helping LOL(it's also in my genes hahaha mom)). I haven't heard that phrase in almost 8 months. My Pepe always said that every time we left, that was his "goodbye". I knew it would be one of the things I would remember about him when I started thinking that he would be really sick soon. 8 months. It feels like yesterday but it hasn't been that long. 8 months of going to your house and waiting for you to show up just like you had run to the store or taken the dog for a walk or had come out of the computer room. I'll admit that for a while I pretended that that's where you had gone. 8 months of seeing huge candy bars and wishing I was sharing one with you. 8 months of wishing I could bake you something again. A couple m...

A few people have asked me recently why I haven't been blogging. Well the truth is I've been trying, since at least March, but I just haven't made it yet. I think constantly of new topics to share but constantly feel inadequate in my experience, words, or guidance to share with those younger (or older than me) my thoughts on certain topics. The Lord's been showing me recently that I need to let him be my joy. I need to be filled with his love for his people and be his vessel in showing joy and love and kindness and compassion. I need to not be so focused on my inadequacy and focus more on how perfect my maker is. So, today I will not feel inadequate. Today I will show his love and kindness and joy and compassion and peace and patience through my broken life. Today I will not question my maker. Lord, let me be your vessel.  Romans 9:19-23  19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?”  20 But who are you, O man, to answe...

This past week, December 26- January 2, I had the chance to go to Arizona. I love the Navajo people and I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to go! We loaded the bus early Saturday morning, and after going through river flooding warnings, flash flood warnings, tornado warnings and watches, we finally arrived at our hotel in Amarillo, TX and were--at last--under a blizzard warning. I will admit that I really did not think it was going to snow that night, because we were in Texas (!!!) BUT GOD, yes, his plans are always better than ours!! We were snowed in that night and the next morning we were able to have a church service together in our hotel's meeting room. I-40 finally opened and we were able to head to Arizona Tuesday morning. Upon arriving, we ate dinner and we were off to bed! Wednesday we worked to organize food, toys, and clothing, then to place them back on to trailers and U-Haul's. After spending the morning organizing at Chinle, we were able to accept the rus...

okay before you say anything, 1) yes I am in a relationship, and have been in the same one for a while. And 2) it used to drive me nuts when my mom would say this while I am still dating someone, but she has a point. Now lets move on to what I mean by teen dating. You will either fall into one of two categories. On one extreme you have worldly teen dating (WTD) and then you have purposeful dating (PD). WTD is what you see on TV and social media. It's the "what can I get from you/ what will you give me" mindset. These relationships are the "happy 1 week I love you so much bae". *gag me with a spoon*. I can say that these relationships are often meaningless and leave you heartbroken. I do not know from experience, but I see it way too often. This type of relationship that is formed is really a hazard, something that as Christian's, and just as people,we should flee from. Proverbs 4:23 tells us to guard our hearts. It really is true that what you put into y...

For my bible class we are going through the book titled "A Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices". I have to admit that some chapters or examples can be a little cheesy, but over all it is a good study and has sparked good conversations in class. Last week we discussed modesty and how it means different things to different people. I have been thinking about that a lot. Maybe modesty isn't necessarily how you physically dress. Maybe modesty is clothing yourself in faithfulness, gentleness, kindness, love, joy, peace, and patience. Or maybe it means to clothe yourself in the armor of God so you are always physically ready to fight the spiritual battles we do or don't face daily. Maybe modesty is mentally dressing yourself in ways that are not prideful or attention seeking.  Whatever your definition of modesty is, I think it also goes hand in hand with this week's chapter on gluttony. By definition, eating (v.) means to consume food for either nutritiona...

I love Psalms. I have never read it all the way through, so that is something I am working on right now, verse by verse. In my bible, the 'title' of chapter 4 is "Answer Me When I Call". The whole chapter expresses quiet trust amid troubling circumstances.  Quiet trust amid troubling circumstances.  Notice the word quiet. There is a reason that 'quiet trust' was used instead of 'trust'. Think about what trusting God entails. If I trust him, chances are I will not be worried, or should not be anyway. If I truly trust God, I will be quiet because I know he will handle it. Our God hears, and not only hears, but listens. You are worth more than the sparrows. (Matthew 10:31)  He knows the number of hairs on your head. (Matthew 10:30) He knows when you lie down and when you rise. (Psalms 139:2)  Surely God of the universe knows your worries. He is handling it. Have a quiet trust. You have to place your problems at the foot of the cross and let it be.  ...

A few weeks ago I had the chance to attend a week long leadership camp also known as Super Summer!! I have my pictures from this week here -  ms super summer on vsco . {you can listen to the following link while reading, if you would like} Lauren Daigle// My Revival I am so very thankful I was able to spend a week surrounded by people who love the Lord & long to serve him. I was apart of Brown 1 and I had the sweetest small group and leader!  One of our last sessions was on missional living. It was probably my favorite session. We talked a lot about what our platform is. So I'm going to ask you, What is your platform? What platform has the Lord placed you on this season? Maybe you are a son, daughter, brother, sister, mother, father, student, employee, employer, teacher, friend, husband or wife. Chances are you have more than one. Whatever and where ever the Lord has placed you, you are there for a reason. Your reason is also a calling and command from...

I have found the best secret. I am doing my best to share this secret with the world. Today I will be telling you how to become rich. Yeah, that's right. Hopefully by the end of this post you will be able to make the right adjustments to your life so you too, can help spread the secret.  ~~~~~~~ I know, you probably clicked on this link thinking "what is she talking about"? I must be honest, I really don't know much in the financial department, you'll have to find someone more qualified than 16 year old me to help you. On to more important things, I want to share with you how to become truly rich. Not financially rich, but truly rich, are you feelin' me? The type of rich I am talking about is spiritually. Rich in faith, in love, in wisdom, in joy and peace, in the fruits of the spirit. All of these things only come from the Lord. To know true love and true wisdom and true joy and peace, you can only know such things through spending time with the...

Sister, (and brother) we get weak. We become tired and worn. The struggle is so real. I mean the struggle of following Christ, but it is also so rewarding. It can often be discouraging to keep your fire when everyone is hiding their light under a basket or so it seems. I was reading Psalms 86 the other day and God really spoke to me. I feel like these words are things I should ask God for and praise him for daily. I took excerpts from the passage in Psalms and some are my own added words. Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me. for I am poor and needy there is none like you, O Lord,  nor are there any works like yours for you are great and do wonderful things You alone are God Teach me your way, O Lord that I may walk in your truth unite my heart to fear your name I give thanks to you,  O Lord my God with my whole heart and I will glorify your name forever for great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of ...

  A Night to Shine my twin ;) had to get that boy in there I was totally freaking out at this point because my shoe was stuck on my dress, thanks for helping me!! oh and there will be more to come!!! 

We do not deserve anything. All I can think of is this word. Entitlement. Give me. I need. I deserve. Mine. Want. Gotta have it. Give it to me. I hear these phrases way to often.  People in high authorities think they are entitled to the big bucks, nice cars, fancy houses.  Children believe that they can have the world, if only it would fit in their hands.  Teenagers have the mindset that they deserve freedom and privacy because they are almost adults. Those who do work think that they should not have to have money taken from them. Homosexuals think that they deserve to marry one another because they have a 'love' (temptation and sinful desires) for another.  Those who don't work think they should get money sent to them every month that is taken out of the working peoples' paychecks. Sinners think that they deserve to live a worry free life, to have everything they want to be thrown at them and to be happy. If I've learned something in my p...

Recently I have been thinking a lot on what the Christian walk is to look like. How am I supposed to act, speak, think, live? For those of you who may not know me, I was saved at the ripe old age of 6. Let me define "saved": I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and asked Him to come and live in my heart.  I was baptized not too long after that, to show my church my public profession and to be obedient in believers baptism. I have grown up in the church, I've heard countless stories of the goodness of our Lord, and I have participated in many events within our church that have caused me to grow spiritually, physically, and mentally. (ex: bible drills, Sunday school, GA's, VBS, Wednesday nights, prayer walks, DNows, summer camps, etc.) So far in life I haven't had to experience too much heartache or bad times- I am very thankful that is so. I have also always been pretty sheltered and will probably continue to be- however, I am very thankful for this as w...

Being a part of a Home Educators Association, we have a LOT of events, and even more when you're a Junior or Senior! Last night was the annual Senior dinner! I can only speak for myself, but it was SO fun!!! The theme was Marvel/Superheroes and I am so thankful that the guy's did not succeed when the idea of a hobo themed party came up... on the other hand, I am also thankful for all of the Moms that helped us throw this thing together, we couldn't do it without you!  Class of 2015 Hulk table Momma & I decorated!! sweet friends fam Savanah & Miss America (Female version of Captain America- Just to clarify) Miss America and Clark Kent!!! I am so glad I was able to be apart of this event, I really enjoyed being the seniors servant, I love serving those around me in any way possible!  I feel like I need to brag on the NWMHE Juniors and Seniors... Y'all, my fellow "class mates" and friends are some of the sweetest, kindest, ...

All of these "Snow days" (ha- homeschoolers have school anyway so..) are driving me nuts! Everything I look forward too keeps getting canceled and it's pretty upsetting, not gonna lie! However, It does make for some pretty pictures, I just wish there was a least some snow! This post is mainly just a mash up of all the pictures I have recently taken. I obsess over pictures & photography is my favorite hobby. So not wanting to keep you any longer, here ya go! ice covered trees!! wish we would have had snow! pumpkin wanted some "camera time" ice is just so beautiful   Lyd wanted to be my model & it was snowing!! (Even though you can't see it, its the thought that counts right?) "how am I supposed to pose?" "take a pic of me jumping" she's so cute :) probably my favorite!  She has such a personality!  OH and I love to have "models" to practice taking pictures of, so if anyone ...