I often wish I could travel back in time to see what things were like when my parents first got married. I would love to see where they lived, what they believed, and what the world was like back then.I’m going to give you a chance to travel back in time and see the story unfold for my husband and me almost 21 years ago.Every person’s life is like a book, with each stage in life being a chapter. Let me turn back the pages of time, to chapter one, the beginning of our book, of our story. The year was 1991, the Internet had not yet been invented, cell phones were unheard of and Walkman’s were the rage. I was a young girl of 22, with blond hair and green eyes, looking straight to the future and all it had to offer. I was working at clothing store, while finishing up my social work ... read more
Celebrations
I'm usually pretty shy. I'm not one to draw attention to myself for any reason. Today is different. It's my birthday! When you're a stage IV cancer survivor, birthdays are HUGE! Birthdays are a reason for celebrations. As a friend of mine once said, "Better to have one than not to have one." So true. Whoo Hoo!Tears come to my eyes as I write this. I've been through a lot, more than most people could imagine. But, the thing is...God has been with me every single minute. I'm so very, very thankful for God and what He has done for me and my family. I'm here to tell you if you every doubt, if you every feel discouraged, if you ever feel like you're all alone, turn to Him. I promise you He is forever faithful!So, today I praise the Lord for allowing me to be here another year with my family ... read more
Walking in Your Footsteps and a Link Up
They're following in your footsteps.. Walking right where you've gone... Do you want them to go where you've been? Will you be proud if they see the things you've seen? Think about your actions.... Think about your words..... They will model everything you do... Put Jesus first in your life.... Walk in His ways... Lead them towards the Son. Now it's time for a link up party ! The purpose of Leaving A Legacy is three fold. It's mission is to challenge it's readers to work on leaving Godly legacies for their children, to be a place of encouragement for its readers, as well as sharing my journey as a cancer survivor. You can link up your posts that deal with leaving a legacy and ones that offer encouragement to the community.This link up will be happening every Thursday at Leaving ... read more
Marveling in Silence
"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 Sitting in utter silence I'm amazed at His goodness. As the stillness of the evening engulfs the creation around me I marvel at the beauty of His world. He did this all for us, for His children to enjoy. Sometimes I am so quick to rush through my day without stopping to think of how unspeakably amazing He is. If He can create such beauty, hang the moon and stars in place, how much more does He love His children? So much more!That problem that seems so overwhelming.....give it over to Him. Are you afraid, He doesn't understand or might not be able to help? Look around....oh yes He can!If He loved us enough to give us such beauty, HE LOVES US ENOUGH TO TAKE CARE OF OUR EVERY NEED. Don't forget this. Don't doubt this. When you get to the ... read more
A Cord of Three Strands
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12As I begin to count the things I am thankful for this week, God has placed one thing on my heart that I am especially grateful for, my husband. He is my best friend, my biggest fan, my supporter when I don't think I am able to go on, a shoulder to cry on, my partner to laugh with, the keeper of my dreams, the love of my life. There is nothing I would want to do to hurt my relationship with my husband.Friends be on the lookout for things that can slowly erode away at the relationship with your mate. Society puts so many things in our way that can turn our hearts away from what really matters. They may seem as if they are little things, like they are no big deal. But ... read more
Praise the Lord!
"Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!" Psalm 150:1-6 Please take a moment to click on the following link to enter ** The Legacy in Writing Giveaway!! ** I hope you have felt uplifted and renewed while visiting Leaving A Legacy. I want to take a moment to invite you to get additional updates that are not posted here on the blog by connecting with us through Facebook and Twitter. You can also subscribe to Leaving A Legacy and have the latest posts delivered ... read more
Time Traveler
I slowly make my way through, the dark and dusty attic, through the treasures of the past that have been left behind. My foot bumps against the old movie projector that used to belong to my father. I pull the cord above and light filters across the room. I look this way and that to see if the old movie reels are still somewhere to be found. I pick up one marked 1970, and I gently place it into the old machine. With a flip of the switch, the sound of the motor whirs, and I feel as if I'm a time traveler stepping into days gone by as the story of the blond haired girl unfolds.She totters this way and that taking her first steps into her future, getting ready for the path that lies before her. Oh, how I wish I could go back in time to help that young child, to guide her steps and protect her ... read more
Practice What You Preach and a Link Up
Those eyes see everything. They're always watching every move you make. What type of things are you teaching your children? What type of character are you displaying to them? Do you practice what you preach? Do your words and actions match?We need to "live out loud " our relationship with the Lord. God's word states that, “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children." Deuteronomy 4:9It is our responsibility to teach our children in the ways of the Lord, to create a spiritual legacy that lasts from generation to generation. God does not want us to act one way in public and then another at home. "15 I know ... read more
A Legacy in Writing and a Giveaway
~ A Legacy in Writing ~The writing or the setting down of the thoughts from our souls are so important. Capturing the memories from the past and hopes for the future are more valuable than we could ever imagine. The practice of journaling is so valuable. It can be used to create a remembrance of your history, a place where tales of your ancestors can be kept. It can hold a record of where you've come from, where you're going, and the progress you've made along the way.Journals can be used during your quite times with the God, to write down your prayer requests and praises. It can be used to document the blessings the Lord has bestowed upon you. It can help you stay focused as you move forward in your relationship with the LordYou can also use a journal to write down thoughts from your ... read more
The Beauty of Scars
Most anyone who is a cancer survivor has scars. Both emotional and physical. Seen and unseen. Scars that have changed the lives of both themselves and family members. Scars that have opened up paths that many would have never choosen to be on. I know this has rung true in my life. What about you? We all have scars of one sort or another. We all have a story to tell. Stories of trials and suffering that have created us into new beings, that have made us the essence of who we are. I often wonder who I would be without my scars. Would I be as stong, or as determined? Probably not. Would I be happier? Would life be easier? Maybe. But, here's the thing......without the scars I wouldn't be me. The me who God is molding me into. The child of God He wants me to be. When the hardness of ... read more