Sunday, December 28, 2008

2008



It was this time a year ago that I took my trip to Haiti. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have spent a Christmas in Haiti, and looking back a year later, it is still hard to believe it actually happened. That trip taught me so many things. It taught me that I can survive totally out of my comfort zone, and not just survive, but enjoy that time. It taught me that God really is in control and if something is in His will, it will work out no matter what. It taught me that adoption is in God's plan for me. Something that I have known for awhile but was proven to me in Haiti. It taught me that often when you think you are doing something to bless other people, you are the one who ends up being blessed a million times over. It also taught me that I really can do anything with God's strength and love.

I hope that someday I get to go back to Haiti. And maybe see other parts of the world as well. Reflecting on my trip a year later, I remember feeling so many things and praying, please God, let me hold on to these feelings when I get home. I can't say I have kept that joy, love, and peace with me all year. But God is good and He always knows how to bring it back. I will leave you with the words of a song that I have always loved and that I think express it better than I could.

What a wonderful Maker
What a wonderful Savior
How majestic Your whispers
And how humble Your love
With a strength like no other
And the heart of a Father
How majestic Your whispers
What a wonderful God

Thursday, December 25, 2008


"An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
-Luke 2:9-14

Monday, December 22, 2008

Just starting...


I am starting this blog because I want motivation to do more with photography, and also to see things in my life differently. More like the way God wants me to see them. I am going to try to post photos that I have taken that are more than just snapshots. I also want to include Bible verses and talk about things that God is teaching me.

Right now my life is kind of going in all directions, but there is a verse that was read at my Grandpa's funeral today that I want to share. It is Isaiah 41:10. "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." This verse gave me comfort because I know that, no matter how many ways I am being pulled right now and no matter how much I think I can't do it, God is MY God and he is with me. I do not need to fear.

The photo with this post isn't that great, but it sums up the rest of my life right now...snow, snow and more snow.