Breast Cancer Awareness

      Recently I just went for my first Mammogram.. Staying faithful and knowing everything will be ok. I waited for the results The call came when I was doing my favorite thing looking for books! All I heard was redo, density, your nest appointment will be in 2 weeks.
My heart starts beating and I am asking, What does Density mean? Should I be worried? No, the nurse says! I was fine with the possible call back to redo the test, I however was not with the terms that were used. Now I wait, one day, two days, a week and another week. Tuesday October 27th,15 arrives...reminding my self its going to be ok, no problem I have been through so much this is just another trial to make me stronger.

Ms. Ross, I stand and head back. Taken into the room to change and secure my purse and clothes..I wait to be called. Vicky calls me into her office. She asked for me to sit down. She tells me that they called me back to recheck my left breast, as she saying this... To myself I am starting to feel a strong wave of anxiety start to rise... I take a deep breath... I asked why? She tells me that there is an area of Nodules... could be normal for me,to rule anything out they want additioenal pictures. I start to tear up, I know that I will be OK and even if I am not I will praise my FATHER, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. 
Go into the room and proceed with the two additional pictures needed. Vicky tells me she has to put more pressure to get a better view, I wince in pain... Take a deep breath, and breath!!! A few minutes later.. We were done!!!
Vicky ask for me to wait as she gets these checked... Within 5 minutes she comes back and says I am all clear... It was nothing.
I praise GOD for that... But in that fleeting moment... There could have been. 
I don't say that lightly because though I do not have anything to worry about, I began to pray and think about ALL who have been effected by breast cancer and all cancer. It has imprinted on my heart and in my spirit to daily intercede for a world ravaged by this disease. 
My journey forward will be forever different in this life... In a moment... In a blink of an eye... LIFE CAN BE CHANGED!

To everyone who reads and shares this with anyone with cancer... You have someone who is praying for you and is sending you hugs of comfort and plenty of love to go forth on your journey.

With a humbled and thankful heart...
Tina

Eucharisteo

    Last week my friend and I started Ann Voskamp study, "1000 Gifts". It is on Eucharisteo ..Thanks!
Since beginning this study the day to day is not the same..what we see with physical eyes, there is more to it...the beauty of creation, the playfulness of our pets, the sound of a heart beat...these are GOD'S GIFTS...In it is HIS love for us!
In the picture above you see the other three words...each are from the root words in "Eucharisteo"...

Charis-Grace
Eucharisteo-Thanks
Chara-Joy

In one word we are given much and it turns back to GOD, for without HIM we would NEVER fully experience it! Grace, Thanks, Joy!! Simple three words and yet in our day to day routine we don't take time to enjoy GOD'S GIFTS. Each day you wake up its a gift...the creator has sustained you to experience another day, GOD'S LOVE is in abundance for us, will you take time to see it? To bask in it?

I really like what Ann shares about the 1000 gifts, She says,This dare to write down 1000 things I love, it really is a dare to name all the way GOD loves me, the true love dare!
How simple and beautiful is that?!! Do you know how much you are loved, how much OUR FATHER adores you right where you are at. 
If you are reading this and have not accepted JESUS as your savior, HE loves you and HE is waiting for you to accept HIM. Its really easy to do and you can do it right where you are it. I am going to share a simple prayer all you have to do is repeat it and mean it and you will be saved.

Dear Jesus,
Please forgive me for all my sins, cleanse me OH LORD, come into my heart, be LORD of my I surrender all to you, In JESUS name...AMEN!! 
(If you said that prayer..Praise GOD welcome to the family) Very important you get into a bible believing church where you can be discipled and grow in your new life as a Christian...I am so happy for you!

I want to end with this from Ann, its powerful in every season of life we go through...
In the silent times: Seek GOD
In the painful times: Praise GOD
In the terrible times: Trust GOD
At ALL times: Thank GOD 

Grace,Thanks,Joy..start your list of 1000 gifts today...please share what has been revealed, we are on this journey together will you celebrate..Eucharisteo...I sure am!!!! 

In CHRIST love and service,
Tina

 

Needing To Be Refilled

Over the pass few days I have been dealing with an emptiness that has me fighting a very strong emotional battle. As an encourager I am there for others to every capacity I can be. What happens when the encourager herself or himself gets depleted? It is what I am going through, you feel empty. I know GOD is always with ME and leaning on HIM is daily for me, I am relational and not having a close relationship to anyone where I can turn to be refilled, well its disheartening. 
Over the past couple of years I have been hurt, pushed away from those I thought were friends. Getting close to anyone to be honest has me guarded  I don't want to go through all the pain again. Yet I know I need someone who can be a mentor, a supporter and an encourager. 
I am married and my husband is my best friend and I am thankful for him, I can go to him with pretty much everything but there are those times when he is unable to fill  that need and right now that is where I am. 

Being in the dessert is not a place I like to be, it has been sometime since I have been here....I am seeking to be filled to overflowing.....Fill me LORD!!!! 

Matthew 7:7 
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Be blessed,
Tina

Holy,Holy,Holy hymn

        We are blessed to have the cross as a reminder of what OUR SAVIOR did for us. I read about the hymn Holy,Holy, Holy by Reginald Heber. The lyrics are based on 
Isaiah 6:3 
"Holy,Holy,Holy is the LORD of Hosts; HIS glory fills the whole earth".  PRAISE GOD!!! 
The second passage is from Revelation ...
Revelation 4:8
"Holy,Holy,Holy Lord God, the Almighty,who was ,who is,and who is coming".

Here are the words and may they bless you to take time to WORSHIP OUR KING!!!! 

1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
2. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
3. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love and purity.
4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity. 

Many blessings,
Tina

Good Morning

Good Morning,

     It has been sometime since I have been on here. Life has been super crazy! I am here to ramble for a bit!! This morning I am feeling over joyed for the favor of another day to witness the beauty of  MY FATHERS creation in all its splendor. To wake up to praise HIM. There is nothing more invigorating then praising HIM and a good cup of coffee to add to it..LOL!!! 
Over the last year so much has happened and it is ALL to the GLORY of GOD! I am working, which has not been able to happen for 15 years due to my health at the time. Friends have gone or I should say I have found out who are and are not my friends. My husband has sustained a back injury 15 months ago that he is still trying to heal from..that has been a journey in itself. We left our church that we were attending for almost three years and have found a new church home where we are completely happy...Praise GOD!!! 
Even though so much has happened I am still praising GOD and I am so thankful because HE is faithful and is ALWAYS there!! 
We are never prepared to go through the storm of life but PRAISE GOD we have ONE that makes it all the easier and gives us strength to do it!! If I may encourage you today, you maybe going through a health issue, feeling depressed,lonely,hopeless....Your not alone...there is hope and there is healing....You are loved and GOD loves you all the time...I encourage you to get in the WORD, find some one to talk and if you are not the type to open up, journal it helps. For those who may read this and are not a Christian...guess what GOD loves you too, HE accepts you as you are right where you are at...Accept HIM, Believe HE died for you, Confess your your sins and let HIM start healing you....You will be forever changed!!! 
As I sit and write this I am reminded of the song "Through The Fire" by Jason Crabb it is an amazing powerful song and  its a right now song for whatever it is your going through...listen to it, let the words sink in....and know that YOUR NOT ALONE....YOUR LOVED JUST AS YOU ARE!!! 
Love and Blessings,
Tina

Hello

                 


                Hello,
   
         It has been sometime since I have written... life has been busy.
We had a flood two months, nothing major praise GOD but still enough to have repairs done. I started working after not being able to for 15 years... That has been an adjustment.
I am thankful each day.... because GOD is good and with HIM I can do all things!!
Things are beginning to settle down and I am getting things back in order and thatb includes coming back to blogging.
I will close here... I will return soon...
Love and Blessings,
Tina

Fight Back with Joy Blogger Tour and Review

Hello Fellow Reader's,

   I am so excited about this new book!! It is encouraging, uplifting and beautifully written by someone I admire!! Meredith speaks from her heart and personal experience...her smile alone is am encouragement...it never wavered!! You too can have joy unspeakable joy in what ever season you are in. HOPE and FAITH are key!! Stand strong and know that its just a season...sorrow comes for a night , BUT joy comes in the morning!!!
Happy Blessed 2015 and Happy Reading!!!
Tina

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