Rose and Thorn

I am sitting here, flying on a plane to australia. No big deal right? Except wait, what is life? Well life is pretty dang amazing, thats for sure! I have cried a lot today, saying goodbye to my parents and then my two little sisters and best friend at the airport was all i needed… Continue reading Australia Bound

Despite telling myself I am not going to cry, my emotions always seem to express themselves through big fat tears rolling down my cheeks. I swear, I have cried more in the last few weeks then my whole life. So what is it this time? I lean back against the plain white wall and close… Continue reading Love Always, A New Chapter

I feel like lately my life is so very chaotic. I have a lot of energy that I don’t know what to do with, life is overwhelming me, and my upcoming trip to Australia is starting to become more real and my fears becoming more potent. All of that combined with not having enough alone… Continue reading Its Okay To Fail

Today, the last day of may marks the beginning of having only one month before I leave for Australia. One-month people! That is so crazy, I know it is going to come so quickly-I mean may flew by. So this morning before church, I was really praying for Gods mindset on it all. Because in… Continue reading Forever Awaits

It all started when I was driving to my dear friend Cierras house. Even though I was struggling a lot and had had kind of a rough day, there is something about driving with the windows down, trying not to get distracted by the way the clouds are bringing the sky to life all the… Continue reading Sunsets and Gods Love

Why I am so stubborn, I don’t know. I always insist on having my way, instead of being soft hearted and listening to others. I don’t know why, but lately God has been really pointing out that I am stubborn and I love control. If things don’t go my way, I get upset. If I… Continue reading Being Soft Hearted and Embracing Change

Can I just say God is so good? Tonight I had such a break through moment. One of those where their isn’t a doubt in my mind that God loves me and only wants the best for me. Here is my feeble attempt to be honest and vulnerable and open my heart to you. Let… Continue reading Opening Up Your Heart, Being Authentic

Slow Down. Breathe. I don’t know why I am always so anxious for what is to come, like a little kid watching the presents pile up around the Christmas tree. The excitement running through their veins, anticipation strung up like Christmas lights. The twinkling Christmas tree promising that one-day their dreams will become tangible, and… Continue reading Slow Down, Look Around

This is a little story to remind you all that God sees us where we are at, and He delights in loving us. Some days I wonder what it is like to not be a morning person. To be able to sleep in late and not wake up full of energy. Like this morning, when… Continue reading You are Chosen

Well As of, April 21st, I am officially going on a six month long missions trip to Australia. No big deal, just half way around the world, by myself for a whole new adventure.  I think God has a sense of humor because a year ago exactly was when I surrendered my life to Jesus. … Continue reading Australia Here I Come