Imperfect perfection

Words! mean a lot, but actions speak louder! pictures can speak volumes to people, and your appearance as well! Although, everything is not required to be perfect as we wish it to be.

words: sometimes we say things and it just don't come out right, or maybe they are harsh and blunt, some of us don't say enough or express our true feelings. We all have something to work on right?

actions: it is obvious the things we do usually say more about who we are than the words we speak. we (especially us Christians) preach about what is right or wrong, but if we aren't walking in the way of the light then who we are to judge? That just shows that Christians aren't perfect either. We all know the ONE and ONLY man that ever walked the earth who was perfect was Christ himself.

pictures: I absolutely love capturing imperfect moments, emotions, or just looking at those every day life pictures! they speak to me about life.

appearance: I have a flip flop opinion about this. I don't think that it should control everyone's "judge a book by its cover" opinion. I think that we should be ourselves not a brand or a style. I think that everyone is different. On another note..... let God be the judge.

Everyone has convictions, everyone changes at different times.

with all that being said, let people be who they are and love them as Christ loves you and them!

 there is someone who isn't perfect for each of us, but they are a perfect fit. don't forget to accept their flaws.

I'm back! 2015 [a year of change]

Well, I am back to blog life, photo challenges and more! I intend to do something photographic/challenging at least once a week. So this week I start with a selfie! And I think about what people see in a person, how we all judge the outside appearance, how we are so obsessed with ourselves, our clothes, makeup and more! but WHY? Why are we so self indulged? Why do we think WE have to be so perfect? If we are created in "GOD's IMAGE" then did HE make any mistakes? I think NOT! So please, be easy on yourself this year, love yourself and your friends/family for who they are, talk to people and listen more! Everyone has a story, and its not all written on their clothes, make up, new shoes or purse! With much love!!!!
Lenay

The Backbone!

an email I recieved from my sis! Makes a lot of sense!

NOW - This is a President!!!

America , Canada , all Europe ....... needs a President like this. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Australia Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.'

'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!'

'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented.. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'

'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'

'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this... but, once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life,

I highly encourage you take
advantage of one other great Australian freedom:

'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.' 'If you aren't happy here, then LEAVE. We didn't
force you to come here. You asked to be here. So, accept the country YOU accepted.'
----- Maybe if we circulate this, American citizens will find the backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths.


If you agree, please SEND THIS ON!

Coins for Children

Everyone is passionate about something..... And it's good that everyone has a different passion and goal in life or we would be boringly the same! A few weeks ago at church our service was about Children who are being trafficked around the world for drug & sex slaves. Immediately I knew that I was going to do SOMETHING to help! A lot of times, people think, oh this wouldn't happen to me or my child. But the truth of the matter is it can happen to ANYONE! Here are some of the facts :

300,000 children in the U.S. are at risk every year for commercial sexual exploitation. -U.S. Department of Justice

Investigators and researchers estimate the average predator in the U.S. can make more than $200,000 a year off one young girl. – NBC Report by Teri Williams

600,000 – 800,000 people are bought and sold across international borders each year; 50% are children, most are female. The majority of these victims are forced into the commercial sex trade. – U.S. Department of State, 2004, Trafficking in Persons Report, Washington, D.C.

If you are passionate about children, then maybe you would consider giving to the fund that helps Rescue the victims of this horrible act and put away the men who do it!

Just click on the link below!
Donate Here

5 Love Languages

Most people do not know this, but there are 5 different love languages. 5 different ways that we feel loved and love others. One of these is YOUR love language! It is up to you to figure out which one that is. This applies to single, married, children, teens and adults, we all love and are loved.

Love Language #1
Words of Affirmation
Verbal compliments or words of appreciation are powerful communicators of love. They are best expressed in simple statements of affirmation such as: "you look sharp in that suit" or "Do you ever look nice in that dress. Wow!" Encouragement requires empathy and seeing the world from your spouse's perspective. We must first learn what is important to our spouse.

Love Language #2
Quality Time
A central aspect of quality time is togetherness. Two poeple sitting in the same room are in close proximity, but they are not necessarily together. Togetherness has to do with focused attention. Quality time does not mean that we have to spend our together moments gazing into each others eyes. It means we are doing something together and we are giving our full attention to the other person.

Love Language #3
Recieving Gifts
Gifts are visual symbols of love. Most wedding ceremonies include the giving and receiving of rings. The person performing the ceremony says, "These rings are outward and visible signs of an inward and spiritual bond that unites your two hearts in love that has no end." That is not meaningless rhetoric. It is verbalizing a significant truth-symbols have emotional value. These gifts are not the normal birthday, anniversary, expected gifts.

Love Language #4
Acts of Service
Such actions as cooking a meal, setting a table, washing dishes, vacuuming, removing the white spots from the mirror, getting bugs off the windshield, taking out the garbage, changing the baby's diaper, painting a bedroom, dusting the bookcase, keeping the car in operating condition, cleaning the garage, mowing the grass, trimming the shrubs, raking the yard, walking the dog, adn changing the cat's litter box are all acts of service. They require thought, planning, time, effort, and energy. If done with positive spirit, they are indeed expressions of love. If the person who feels loved by this language has to ask you to do these things, its pointless, you must do them on your own, willingly.


Love Language #5
Physical Touch
Physical touch is also powerful vehicle for communicating marital love. Holding hands, kissing, embracing, and sexual intercourse are all ways of communicating emotional love to one's spouse. For some individuals, physical touch is their primary love language. Without it, they feel unloved. With it, their emotional tank is filled, and they are secure in the love of their spouse.

All of the above information can be found in the book "The Five Love Languages" by Gary D. Chapman Ph.D
There are quizes to take to find out what you and your spouses love language is.

5 Love Languages

Hobbies....

So I have been holding out on yall. I have a fun hobby or two. I love to PAINT and personalize things... also enjoy making t-shirts. I have a myspace full of things i have made. you should check it out!

My Boutique

Here is a photo of my latest creation!

Weekend Get-a-Way!

So this past weekend we went with the military on a Marriage retreat to Canaan Valley , West Virgina. There were 5 commercial busloads of us! The trip up there was supoosed to be 8 hours but turned into 16 due to the snow blizzard in West Va we ran into. Sleeping on a bus is not fun or easy, but we did a lot of it! The ride up to the top of the mountain to our final destination was kinda scarey! We finally made it though and was so happy to be there!


We went tubing on saturday, it was really fun and really cold! We also attended two classes about the 5 love languages. This is a book i recommend everyone read. "The 5 love languages" by Chapman & Campbell. Learning how to love is important because each person needs a different kind of love! I will blog in more detail about the 5 love languages!


We finally made it home last night around 11 p.m. Exhausted!

www.canaanresort.com