Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

There's just something about getting together with other single ladies that is so...empowering. Last night I invited my gal-pals over. They've been talking about the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers for awhile now, and I've never seen it. So, last night we crafted and watched the movie. The girls sang along to every song, quoted every line and predicted every future scene. They spoke of how attractive these outdoorzie men were and how it's hard to find a man who can actually cut down a tree and have it land within an inch of where he wants it! I may never get the song out of my head, "Bless her beautiful hide, wherever she may go"!

It's been too long...

I cannot believe it's been such a long time since I've written. Since I've last posted, a few things have changed. I took on a second job, I have joined a wonderful church, I'm in an amazing small group, I turned the big TWO-NINE and Pinterest is prettymuch my favorite thing! I'll be posting some fun ideas as well as some great pictures. My 29th birthday!

This is what I did to my back yard! It's a turkey feeder I turned into a little herb garden...it makes me so happy when I come out my back door and see it!

And, I got a puppy! He's bigger now, but I adore him. Captain Oliver Harrison is a chihuahua mix (they told me), but the bigger he gets the more I think the may have some min pin in him.

I'll post again soon!!! -Kayla

Hope Set High...

This song has been going through my head the last couple of days. My mom got this cd for me in 3rd grade...I'm so old!

-K


Hope Set High by Amy Grant

I've got my hope set high
That's why I came tonight
I need to see the truth
I need to see the light

I've got my hope set high
That's why I came tonight
I need to see the truth
I need to see the light
And I can do my best
And pray to the Father
But the one thing I ought to know by now

When it all comes down
When it all comes down
If there's anything good that happens in life
It's from Jesus

You know that when it all comes down

I've got my hope set high
And like a star at night
Out of the deepest dark
It shines the purest light

I've got my hope set high
Beyond the wrong and right
I need to see the truth
I need to see the light
Cause I can do my best
And pray to the Father
But the one thing I ought to know by now

I'll tell you when it all comes down

January 2011

Man oh man today is such a super slushy day! What a difference from yesterday. Yesterday it dumped snow on us…I think we got about 5 inches. Today it decided to warm up to 41 degrees and melt all that snow we got.

Last night at youth group, Roots, I was so touched by the girls in my small group. They have such tender hearts (espically for teenagers) and are so open to examining them and giving them to God. I’m so thankful for them. I so appreciate their honesty and devotion to God, it’s inspiring. I had to thank God today and He said, “Kayla, this is why you do it”.
A lot has gone on since I’ve written last, I do apologize it’s been such a long time. I got a new tattoo! I’m sure you’re asking, “cute, but what does it mean?” Well, one year ago I had a pretty significant change in my life, and it’s a way of celebrating that. Recognizing how far God had brought me and what he’s done. Realizing I have wings and I can spread them and fly. I need not be scared, worried or fearful of the things of this earth, even the little ones. The Lord has provided for me and has taken care of me this far and my trust is in Him. Also I completed the Beth Moore bible study this summer, and I wanted to celebrate by doing something like this, a reminder I AM HIS!

Humm, what else, Christmas was fun as usual. Mom, Dad, Sam and Rachel came over from Wenatchee. We had a great time eating Pho and opening gifts Christmas morning at my house!
Now it’s just back to work and nose to the grindstone. I am looking forward, however, to a conference I’m going to with my fellow Roots leaders. We’re carpooling over to Forge together. http://forge2011.eventbrite.com/3
Well, I’m hoping it’ll be very soon I write again. Until then friends!

Prayer Power

Thank you Lord for Your perfect timing. I was reminded you really are in control. Waiting really can be hard, but I’m encouraged you have what’s best for ME in mind. I thank you for that.
After realizing you do everything in your timing and for your Glory, I’m actually finding it harder to pray. I always pray for the outcome I want…not what you have planned. One of my key phrases in prayer is usually, “Love them Lord”, but I learned last week that you already love us as much as you possibly can. I want to change my ways of praying, but I’m not exactly sure how. I want to be a better prayer warrior and I pray you’d teach me how. Show me Lord, I’m asking.
I ask you’d comfort B as she’s in the hospital. Please comfort her family and let them know your arms are wrapped around them tightly with love. Give them a miracle Lord. Prepare their hearts for what is to come. I also lift up D. Heal him Lord. Show him you are love. We cannot experience love without you, because YOU ARE LOVE! Thank you for providing the friends and family you have put in my life; I am so blessed to be going through this life with them.
Amen.

Come And Fill Me Up!

I’m inviting God to fill every void in me with the living water that is Christ Jesus.
God fill my compulsiveness with you.
God fill my hunger with you.
God fill my “I’m missing out” feeling with you.
God fill my worry and doubt with you.
God fill my desire for anything but you, with you.
God fill my rejected spirit with you.
God fill my “I’m not good enough” mental state with you.
God take my un-motivated heart and trade it for one full of you.
God inspire my soul.
God encourage me so I can encourage others.
Amen

Brant Thieren

The gentleman I was praying for did end up passing away last week. I'm glad he was a part of my Stoneway experience and I am still praying for the comfort of his family (4 children) and friends. I've posted the link to his obituary incase you would care to check it out.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/spokesman/obituary.aspx?n=brant-thieren&pid=144612066

Breaking Free Week 7

I’m going through the Beth Moore bible study of Breaking Free. This week I’m learning about liberty, doing our father’s will and obedience. One thing that really stuck out to me yesterday was that “we are free when, and only when, He is in control”. Gosh, sure makes sense I guess, but what a commitment! The other thing she said was, “Our liberation is expressed as a reality only in the places of our lives where the free spirit of God is released.” In this week 7 she talks about when we receive Christ and how he actually “takes up residence inside us”. Isn’t that CRAZY to think about?!?!?. And I wonder how in the world I can still manage to disobey! It’s neat to know that He lives in me and it also is a constant reminder for me to try my best to make the right decision. “But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail” Isaiah 51:6

Stoneway 30 Year Open House

Today at work we had our 30 year open house. It was pretty crazy from 8am until 3pm. Reps from every company attended as well as tons of customers. We had Red Lion cater chicken, ribs, potatoes au gratin, homemade pasta and coleslaw…ooh so good! I had fun teasing all the reps and fellow Stoneway employees from other stores. I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time! All in all a great day!
Lord I pray for jr. high tonight. Give me energy and motivation and let me be understanding yet stern. Let me love all the jr. highers and let me make at least one good connection tonight. Thank you for how you’ve healed Brant thus far and I pray you’d continue to comfort their family and heal Brant. Thank you Lord. Also, can you freeze time so I have time to finish my bible study homework? Thanks, amen.
-K

Shopping with Charlene.

Shopping with Charlene is one of my all-time most favorite experiences ever. Charlene went to school with my parents at NW Christian and has been my mom’s good friend all my growing up years. With seven boys and no daughters, she adopted me as her only daughter! What makes her such a good shopping buddy, anyway?
*She always says, “well, try it on, you never know!” even if it’s close to the ugliest thing in the store.
*She says, “Oh, I love how you can put that outfit together in your mind”.
*She always tells me if it’s a major NO!
*She helps me if I can’t get the attire on all the way. (Like last night trying on slimmers…oh sheish! Not sure if anyone else would have done that.)
*There is NEVER enough time for all the shopping we want to do. The stores close way too early! Go-go-go is a great characteristic!
*In and out and on with life. If there’s nothing there…don’t bother.
Just a few wonderful qualities about Charlene! Thanks for the amazing shopping experience last night Charlene! Here’s a picture of my $4 top from Ross. Love-it!