In Memory of the Ones I love and for the Ones I love...

I recently saw the movie "Courageous" and the movie targets mainly fathers, but along the way everyone is touched and inspired. In the movie one of the character's loses his daughter, and goes through deep pain, that maybe initially he does not know how he will ever overcome. This desperate father seeks the help of his pastor, and his pastor points him to the Lord. The pastor says something really powerful, "that we all need time to grieve, and that living with the loss of the loved one was like living with an amputation, because even though you healed you were never the same. But that those who do go through a loss like that develop such an intimate special relationship with the LORD that others do not know what that is like. The pastor gives the man the choice to be bitter over his daughters death, or to let the Lord heal his wound with his help. Not only does this man embrace the Lord; but with the Lord's help and seeking scripture he becomes a better father, husband and friend.

If one member of the family hurts we all hurt. Earlier this year we lost my Tia Letty...she battled cancer. As you see her here, this was her attitude with just about everyone. She is Loved and missed. Super Alegre as we say! She will always be remembered for the joy and cariño she contributed. Todavia sueño contigo...

Mi QueridoTio Jose (hermano de mi papa),  se nos fue en el 2009. Lindisima persona...Extraordinario.

"What May Seem Chaos is Actually Beauty and Harmony."

This semester I took a botany class. Which is really the best time for me, any time prior, I would have less appreciation for the study of plants. Even though I thought I would have a different experience, and I was going to love everything about it. But I am very grateful for the class because my professor is very knowledgeable about the subject, he actually helps write our text books.

But anyway,  George Valliant said, " if you want to study the lives of men, then study trees." I know there is alot more to us then trees for sure. I read in his Harvard University Study, that Love "good relationships" is really the main contributor to a persons happiness and state of well being and longevity. Yes, Love- including forgiveness.
  Initially his comment on trees was a little whack to me. But then I saw things in a different light. God is the creator of all things so all of creation testifies of His Majesty. In nature, "What May Seem Chaos is actually beauty and harmony." 
 Sometimes if a tree is completely destroyed in a forest fire, it is actually for the purpose of survival. Even when a dead tree just falls dead it benefits the rest of the surrounding land. Recycles nutrients, growing space for others to grow and food for fungi. Okay so you just took a Botany simple crash course basics...

The good news is I'm not here to tell you, that your going to be used as food for fungi.hahah! I think that I grew up almost wanting to runaway from problems sometimes instead of facing them. It s almost like when we go through something the first thing that can pop in your mind is why? or Why me? "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face your trials of many kinds.(James 1:2)" His intent was, that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord." Ephesians 3:10-11) 

So I learned something metaphorically speaking. And I am speaking encouragement to myself: nature automatically knows what to do in its DNA. So you know what you are also designed by the Heavenly Father to face problems and solve them, not just to runaway from them. For the last couple of months a friend of mine recommended a book titled " Blessing your Spirit." It says,"The problems God has designed for you to solve will bring the greatest treasures in your life. People are remembered for the problems they solve or the problems they create. May you be blessed with wisdom and pure Joy when you face different kinds of problems. May you be blessed with rejoicing in the situation, instead of complaining and turning back."

  Sometimes we experience loss, whether its a job, or a relationship. Sometimes what we face according to our view is the unbearable it just seems like life as we know is going to end. But whatever situation the Lord has entrusted you with, can be your best comeback. You have the opportunity to see the Lord demonstrate his infinite Manifold Wisdom in the situation and reveal his faithfulness. You can have the courage to face the problem you think you cant handle, and you will have room to have new life in you. Your character is just being polished for better things when you pass the test, just like Joseph. It was God that put him into prison, yet it was God who took him out. Not only did he take him out of prison, God blessed Joseph, he let his character be polished and I am pretty sure he knew the Lord was with him through it all. It was God that let Job be tested, yet it was God who restored him double. Your best days may actually be ahead of you and behind you. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
 

This tree is dependent on the Son-Light and for that reason its stature is a inclined towards Him.

EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce

This list is what is safe to buy low on pesticides and what not to buy that you should aim for organic. Just a little help list.

Clean 15

Lowest in Pesticide

1

Onions

2

Sweet Corn

3

Pineapples

4

Avocado

5

Asparagus

6

Sweet peas

7

Mangoes

8

Eggplant

9

Cantaloupe
- domestic

10

Kiwi

11

Cabbage

12

Watermelon

13

Sweet potatoes

14

Grapefruit

15

Mushrooms

           Buy these organic     

            The United States is the second leading apple producer, with more than 7.5% of world production. The apple a day keeps the doctor AWAY is at the top of the list.

1

Apples

2

Celery

3

Strawberries

4

Peaches

5

Spinach

6

Nectarines
– imported

7

Grapes – imported

8

Sweet bell peppers

9

Potatoes

10

Blueberries
– domestic

11

Lettuce

12

Kale/collard greens

Adele - Make You Feel My Love

just Because!

A little bit of la frontera...

 La segunda bandera mas alta del mundo. Localizada en la Gran Plaza, Piedras Negras, Coah.

 The second tallest flag in the World. Located at the Gran Plaza in

Piedras Negras, Coah.

Un poco de Piedras Negras, atra vez de mis ojos. Solo queria compartir un poco de la arquitectura Mexicana. La verdad Mexico es un pais muy bello, riquisimo en cultura. Mexico tiene demasiado que contribuir.

A little bit of Piedras, Negras through my eyes. Just wanted to share a bit of Mexican architecture. 

Mexico is a beautiful country, rich in culture. Mexico has much to
contribute.

COLORIZE: Paris I dream of you!!!

COLORIZE: Paris I dream of you!!!

Paris I dream of you!!!

I dream of you Paris!!
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CONFIDENCE 

comes not always 

from being right, 

but not fearing 

to be wrong. Calender quote

COLORIZE: Spending vs. Investment

COLORIZE: Spending vs. Investment: "' Only when we recognize and honor the resources we've received can we start investing in the things that truly matter to us: our life priorities.'"

Open my Eyes...

Open the Eyes of my Heart and I will become
Alive
in your Hands.

Spending vs. Investment

Recently I picked up a book by Vicki Norris. She is the founder and president of Restoring Order and also an on-air for HGTV's nationally syndicated Mission:Organization. Since its Spring time every one does some type of Spring Cleaning. Which I am a behind at this point. My goal for this year is to be a better manager of time, money and space. Because I tend to want to do it all, I need help. I heard from a friend, money should not be used for spending but for investment. Fortunately, I found wise Truths to help me along the way in Vicki Norris' book. I wanted to go ahead and share them with you.
                                       Favorite Book Quotes:

" Invest in experiences and relationships, instead of buying more stuff."

" Only when we recognize and honor the resources we've received can we start investing in the things that truly matter to us: our life priorities." Once you appreciate the cost of something, you can preserve it s value" By Vicki Norris. www.restoringorder.com

Spending             

•  Is an activity                                                                           
• We trade our resources for something in return.     
• Executes a trade   

 Investment      

• purposeful choice           
• We choose to sacrifice our temporary comfort for long term gain.
• Investing offers a reward.
• Requires a commitment of time, finances and energy.

Seven Evidences of Humility

I.                   Seven evidences of humility By Mike Bickle

A.                Evidence #1: Teachable spirit—Being eager to learn from others and easy to correct. Humility is quick to hear or to be taught and is slow to speak or to correct and instruct others (Jas. 1:19). Pride seeks to quickly speak or teach others instead of being quick to be taught (or to hear). It is expressed in a condescending attitude with an inappropriate confidence that is not rooted in truth.

¹Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. (1 Cor. 8:1)

¹⁹Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath [anger]… (Jas. 1:19)

¹⁸Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise…let him become a fool [one who sees their great need to learn] that he may become wise. (1 Cor. 3:18)

B.                 Evidence #2: Sees personal faults—Humility is quick to take responsibility for personal faults. Pride does not see personal faults—is defensive instead of being quick to acknowledge its errors.

⁶Not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. (1 Tim. 3:6)

C.                 Evidence #3: Grateful spirit—Humility sees we are getting a better deal than we deserve (if all the information was considered). Pride complains much, feels mistreated, has a bitter spirit.

D.                Evidence #4: Sees the value of others—Humility has a deep awareness of others. Everyone has an important story that involves their joy, pain, lack, gifts, and agenda. Pride is self-absorbed and distracted with much emotional traffic in seeking to manage many of our negative emotions.

E.                 Evidence #5: Kind with faults—Humility is kind and patient with the faults of others. It is not easily insulted, offended, or angered. Pride is quickly exasperated with the faults of others and easily offended and insulted. The measure of our anger is the measure of our unperceived pride.

F.                  Evidence #6: Does good in secret—Humility does good in secret because it first seeks approval and recognition from God instead of from people (Mt. 6:1-6, 16-18). We naturally draw attention to how devoted, smart, diligent, anointed, and generous we are (with money and time).

G.                Evidence #7: Seeks the benefit of others—Humility uses its position of influence to benefit others instead of treating others roughly or bullying and intimidating them. 

³In lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. ⁴Let each of you look out…for the interests of others. ⁵Let this mind be in you which was in Christ… (Phil. 2:3-5)

²³The poor man uses entreaties, but the rich answers roughly. (Prov. 18:23)

Louis Armstrong - When You Wish Upon A Star (1968)

Strength

Strength- the quality of state of being strong. 
Force, courage and might.

Another word for Faith is persuasion in this verse and strength here means miraculous power. Be persuaded, be strengthened.

Hebrews 11:11 Through Faith also Sara herself received Strength to conceive seed and delivered a child when she was past age, because she judged Him Faithful who promised.

Bloom

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                                                           BLOOM
     A flourishing, healthy condition; the time or period of greatest beauty.
         We all have a chance to bloom.The more we are willing to be ourselves the more life from within will spring forth.Your voice is unique, your gifting is unique, even the sound of your dance is unique. 

                                           Only you can be you. 

       "We are each planted in a garden in the midst of a great variety of flowers. Each has its own color, fragrance, and season of blooming." James Goll

Du Francais le langue de l'amour..

This is my own Eiffel Tower....
it was a gift from my friend Laura Ruiz.

FRENCH WEEK!!
Du français la langue de l'amour. Growing up I always wanted to learn a foreign language. I have yet to visit Paris. To some people it might be a waste of time to learn another language, especially one that is not used around our area. French is the official language in 30 countries..

Coming up Adry..my French professuer.

Francais

Maggie Deller posted," It takes time to learn another language but it is so totally worth it as it opens up another realm of possibilities and access to a person or a group of people you may not have had otherwise. It creates understanding greater than the assumption. And yes, sometimes one needs a 'translator' to bridge the gap too while you work at learning the other person's language."

Taller del Sabado :)