My beautiful friend Madison left at 5:30 AM this morning for Nicaragua.

I asked her to send me some specific prayer requests for when she is gone.  I wanted to know exactly what she was needing so I can make her job a little easier.  With her permission I'm going to share her requests so that all you wonderful people could pray with me!  

Below are the requests that Madison gave me....

1) That we would walk confidently in the power of the holy spirit in us and in our armor in Eph 6. I feel so strongly that often we don't see miraculous things because we are afraid to access the power that is already in us through the Holy Spirit. We are praying for big things and want to merely be conductors of the Holy Spirits power and the Fathers love for his kids. 

2) That love would radiate from us in a way that the people we encounter have never seen before. We want to not only bless the kids, but the staff of the organization we are working with. We want to wear ourselves out so that they can have a little bit of a break. 

3) For protection over the Enemy's attempts to distract us and thwart what Father wants to accomplish with us while we are there. He has already done things to attempt distraction as we lead up to the trip, and I can only assume they will get more forceful as we leave. He will attack us in our weaknesses because he feels he can get an easy hit there but He will also attack us in our strengths because he is intimidated by them. Please pray that we are constantly aware of his punches and we do not let him distract us. He has no victory, and we are not going to pretend like he does by letting him get the best of us. We do not walk in a spirit of fear, but of power, love and sound mind. 

I hope all of you that read this will take some time to say a few prayers as well.  We are all God's children and that makes us a family.  Madison is my Sister in Christ and I'm so incredibly proud to say that.  I love you, Maddie!!!

Morning Happy Time

We all have those mornings where we are grouchy.... driving to work, wishing we were home in bed.  Or running late and stuck behind a big truck that's behind a school bus that's behind a grandma.... on a 2 lane road.  Yup, it happens at least once a week for me but I have found my new Morning Happy Music.  I recently bought the new Passion CD and I'm in love with it.  ALL the songs are so great but I've definitely found my favorite.  It brings a smile to my face and I can't help but singing (very) loudly and beat on my steering wheel.  I have to start my morning drive with this song. :) 

Once you click to play the video it will give you the link for it on YouTube. 
Go buy the CD now... you won't regret it! 


Tomorrow is Friday!!!! 
High five!

yoga, a bloody mary, movie and a night out!

Saturday was such a perfect day!  I had a full day of Sauce+Sass time!  For those of you don't know that's Jocie and I.  She's "Sauce" and I'm "Sass"... we are awesome. 

First thing Saturday morning we met downtown at 9AM for Yoga in the Park

It was awesome... they do it every week and its so nice!  The heat wasn't even an issue since it was so early and the area for yoga is in the shade of the trees and by the water so the breeze is nice.  It was fun... there were a few giggles between Jocie and I when the crazy yoga lady did all these insane moves but it was a great workout which is all that matters.  Definitely going to go again....

After the yoga we walked through the Farmers Market and ended up at Green Room for some brunch and it was delicious as always.  And of course I can't have brunch with out a refreshing Bloody Mary!!  

Ahhhh, yum.

Then we relaxed while watching a movie... Friends with Benefits.  

Very funny movie... definitely enjoyed it

We also went to the Saturday Night service at Grace Church for the first time.  It was great to enjoy church and then have time for dinner downtown with friends and still have the chance to go to church at Crossroads with Madison on Sunday morning.  I'm going to try and do that more on the weekends... makes the weekend a lot happier! :) 

The ladies at The Trappe Door

After church a group of friends got together to see Kelli since she was in town!  It was CRAZY busy there and extremely hot... for the first time I didn't enjoy it much.  I guess that's what happens when everyone finds out about the new hot spot in town.  Having a large group probably didn't help either but spending time with friends was worth it!  

lazzzzy

I loved the message at church this past Sunday so I thought you all might as well!  :)   The video is below... I think we all can take something from this.  Hope everyone had a wonderful Humpday! 

soulmate.

These are mine. 

Jocie, Maddie & Katie

I'm so THANKFUL for them.  

God is so good and He knew what He was doing when He gave me these ladies.

I never had a sister so I'm glad I have them.  

They keep me smiling and laughing.  

Laughing with me... and at me. 

ALWAYS honest with me.

They are the best friends I've ever had.

So... this is a little thank you for everything. 

I love you SO much!!

"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with."

Sex & the City