Stillness

It's late, yes. But it's my most favorite time of the day... seriously. Especially now that summer is upon us in California, it's these cool evenings that make it all worthwhile to me. I love this time of night because it's so quiet - and calm. There's nothing stirring here except the whirl of the fan above my head and the hum of the neighbors air conditioning unit outside. The windows are open and it's simply beautiful. Today is Easter, and what a perfect ending to such an important day in history. I'm so blessed to live where I do and to have the adventures that I have here in Southern California. It definitely is a "busy" place where everyone's trying to be someone. So it's times like tonight - at this moment - where it reminds me of home. Sometimes I think about putting a twin bed outside on my patio just so I can sleep "outdoors" yet still have the convienences of a house - well, ok, an apartment. Days like today/tonight make me not want to go to work the next morning. It's this stillness that I think we all search for in one way or another. In fact, God tells us to "be still and know that I am God." It's in this stillness where sometimes we find answers. For me, it's the only time I really get to think and "be." There's no traffic, no tv, no children running around outside playing, no neighbors upstairs bouncing around. It's just me and ... me. Me and God. How I've longed for moments like tonight. Thank you, Jesus, for bringing stillness back into my spirit and reminding me that life is only as chaotic as I want it to be.

From Rags to Riches

Yes, that is me and Dakota Fanning. I was almost like a kid at Christmas when I had the opportunity to meet her up in Beverly Hills last weekend. One of our young supporters at my job was honored at another non-profit's Gala where Dakota (yes, we're on a first name basis now! LOL) was the presenter of the award to him. It truly was a beautiful evening. I don't often get the opportunity to get all dressed up and be a woman, but I did that night! Actually, I've found that I've had to invest in more "ballroom" attire because I've had to attend more and more events the last few months that require this type of dress. Sadly, I do not have any other pictures of me from that evening up in Beverly Hills other than this one. So sorry! More to come, I'm sure.

I am so amazed at what God has provided me with in the past year. I have literally gone from rags to riches, and I owe all the glory and honor to Him. He has definitely been my Jehovah-Jireh when I felt it was all for not, and he has continued to bless me over and over as new levels of favor abound for me. I am a blessed and anointed woman of God! Praise the Lord!