The gift of our individuality

People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea,
at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular
motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering… Now, let us
acknowledge the wonder of our physical incarnation— that we are here, in these
particular bodies, at this particular time, in these particular circumstances.
May we never take for granted the gift of our individuality.

                                        -St. Augustine

How often do we not cherish and appreciate each individual person? How beautiful it is to know that each person we meet carries their own unique aspect of our Divine Creator. How beautiful it is to know that God has given each and everyone of us the gift of life. How beautiful is each life. How beautiful it is to be alive. How beautiful it is to love and be loved. How beautiful it is to give thanks. How beautiful it is to share in likeness with one another, yet to delight in our differences. How beautiful it is to speak with others. How beautiful it is to meet a new person. How beautiful is a person!

fashion trend of the 80’s

          

Dancers are very practical in their attire. And when they invented a clothing item that would help them warm up, they were starting a fashion trend whether they knew it or not. Fashionistas saw the potential of  legwarmers and by the mid ’80’s, they were being worn everywhere and by everyone. Today they are still considered fashionable and look great with skirts, dresses, and over jeans. Go ahead. Take the fashion risk.

 

Taking part in the healing of the Haiti Earthquake

I’ve been reading up on the earthquake in Haiti. I hate learning of a huge tragedy and then feeling like there’s no way I can help in the healing of it. I’m in no position to donate anything or to go to Haiti as a doctor or to do anything! Is there really nothing I can do? Tell me, Why does God give us a longing to help, but no way to achieve a position to help?

But when we really think about it, we see what great part God has given us. He’s given us the position of the praying. It’s a very important position. We must live up to it and pray frequently for those in Haiti, and all other souls who need healing in any way.

“Pray with great confidence, with confidence based on the goodness and infinite generosity of God and upon the promise of Jesus Christ.” – St. Louis de Montfort

I thought this interview with a missionary from Haiti was really interesting.

The princess, the pauper or…my mom?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

We’ve all been asked this question. It’s a fun one. But one that rarely ever has a definite answer. Until you actually are grown up, there’s a lot of discernment going on. Should I be the princess or the pauper? (oh and by the way, I’m being creative here and changing the prince and the pauper to the princess and the pauper! So pretty much, the pauper gets the prince.) These are totally important questions! Questions that concern who we want to be one day, who we want to become.

So who will I choose? The princess or the pauper? Here’s my answer: neither. So then what do I want to be when I grow up? Here’s my answer: My Mom.

Actually just a few minutes ago I was reading blogs from a blogspot made for moms. And a lot of mothers were writing about how they are running their homes just like their mothers had. And quite a few wrote that they are trying to prevent it but just can’t, like it’s all natural. Well I’m glad to hear that imitation of one’s mother comes naturally! That will make my job a whole lot easier. Because there is nothing I want more then to be my loving, giving, and fun mother.

When I was about thirteen, I was mom junior. I went with her everywhere. I remember the time when she was pregnant with my youngest sister, Megan. Could there possibly be anything in life that is more fun then baby girl clothes shopping with my Mom?

Times are too busy. My Mom goes to Costco about once a week. Today was the first time in months I wasn’t too busy to go along with her. That’s why I’m here now, writing about my Mom. Getting to spend time with her renewed my admiration for my mother’s love, for a mother’s love in general. Mothers give and give and give. We children are so blessed and lucky to get to receive what they give. What they give isn’t just something simple. It’s a profound love of protection, comfort, and peace.

Now I don’t know why God has done this but He’s blessed me with one of the best moms ever. She teaches me so much about everything from faith, love, and even style. My sisters and I have been so gifted with the perfect mother-daughter relationship. So we must never argue with her, huh? No we totally do! But we always get through it and once again look up to the women that our mother is. And then hope and pray that our transformation from girlhood to womanhood is twins with hers.

Now please don’t get me started on the love between a mother and son. There’s something very unique and significant about this relationship. It will have to wait for another entry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our neighbors, Barry and Webb.

Love, snuggies, and bangs – great ways to start the new year!

So a blanket with arms. Pretty nifty, huh? If you haven’t watched the snuggie commercial, your missing out on something that has a lot of mocking material. Take a peak and you’ll see what I mean.

The first time I watched this commercial I was with John, my ten year old brother. Now John thought this was hilarious. So do you know what he did? He got me one for Christmas! It was so funny. So far I’ve quite enjoyed my backwards robe.

John is the comedian of the family. Can’t you tell by this recent shot of him?

 

Along with the snuggie, I got some great presents. How was your Christmas? Over all, mine was lovely. God has given me so many gifts, and I was overwhelmed by the love He has shown us all by coming to the world as an infant. What better way to thank Him then to make the resoulotion to grow in friendship with Him in the year 2010?

Aren’t New Year resolutions kind of scary? They’re scary because well…change is always scary. But what we need to see is that changing our lives so that we can better love God is actually not scary at all. It’s what we were made to do. We are called to love. What about your New Year Resolutions serves this purpose?

On a side note, a few of my friends have recently gotten bangs. I’ve been amazed at how different they look! Bangs really add a lot. Are bangs a change for the better? That really depends on your face shape. Ask your stylist. Changing your hairstyle can be a fun and refreshing way to start the new year!

I think Hilary Duff looks better with bangs. Would you agree?