Book Review:The Lost WIfe

I just finished reading The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman. I found out about this book from another blog that features bloggers and their favorite books. Since I am always looking for a new book to read I decided to give this one a try. This book is beautiful and tragic and heartbreaking and full of survival. The story is about two people who are married and then torn apart during the time of the Holocoust only to be reunited years later.  The writing will suck you in and you will feel and see and smell every detail. It ended up being harder to read than I imagined in the aspect that it spent some significant time in some heartbreaking situations, but in the best way possible. I absolutely recommend this book, it's one that sticks with you days after you finish reading, and to me those are the best kind.

I believe

-That celebrating silly like days like "Christmas in July" is fun and good for the soul. Blast those Christmas tunes all day long and take the weird looks with a smile and watch Christmas movies with hot chocolate in hand.

-Doing a bible study with your mom is one of the best things you could do. It will grow your relationship and she will get to challenge you more than anyone else because she knows you better than anyone else

-We do not always need to try and hold in our tears. Let them fall, often (if it's a smaller issue) the pain will fall out with them.

-Cinnamon Roast Almonds are DELICIOUS and ADDICTIVE

-Amazing things can happen when you truly spend time praying about a situation instead of just acting right away.

-I enjoy staying busy throughout my day much more than having nothing to do but lay around (obviously this is NOT always true)

-When having to do with love, action is essential. Love Does. (read about it)

Truth

Your life is right now! It's not later! It's not in that time of retirement. It's not when the lover gets here. It's not when you've moved into the new house. It's not when you get the better job. Your life is right now. It will always be right now. You might as well decide to start enjoying your life right now, because it's not ever going to get better than right now—until it gets better right now!

--- Abraham Hicks

Thankful Thursday (on Friday)

It's hard to get upset about the little things when you count your blessings. It's even hard to get too upset about the "bigger" things, because once you count your blessings you can sometimes see how small the big things are. So I am going to try once a week to make a list on the things I'm thankful for at the moment.

Week 1:
1. My family- seriously I don't know where I would be without a family who loves the Lord like they do and who supports me 100%
2. Steve- this man has made me so happy the past 8 months. He challenges me and makes me laugh like almost no one else can.
3. My home. I have a warm or cool home to come to everyday.
4. My car. Even though old Jude is having some major trouble these days I am so thankful I even have a car to worry about and that I have had this same one for as long as I have.
5. Laughter- nothing lifts the spirit like laughter
6. Tears- though they may not be fun, they are healing
7. My health. I am a healthy person overall and I have the ability to work out. This is a blessing
8. The rain- we sure needed it around here
9. Access to the Bible- I take for granted how easy it is for me to read my Bible anywhere and to have a complete Bible to read.
10.Rainbows- they are good reminders that God is in control and that he never breaks his promises, even when the rain falls.

What are some things you're thankful for today?

Things I've Learned

Well, there are a lot, and from a lot of different people, but today I am going to focus on what I've learned from one particular person: Steve...

-sometimes all you need is to get a couple hours outside of your own city to feel completely recharged

-don't take life too seriously. It's too short. Sure, there are things and times where seriousness is necessary, but over all, just have fun.

-don't take yourself too seriously. have fun. sing at the top of your lungs, dance, laugh at yourself.
-make going outside a priority. It's good for your soul.

-Seinfeld really is a funny show

-Exercise and eating well is the best thing you can do for yourself. It's a priority, not an option.

-Communication is hard, but important

-You will never be satisfied with guitar tone

-Being in love with your best friend is the greatest 

and I am SURE there are about 100000 other things he has taught me in the past year. but these are the big ones

"The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you" Psalm 9:9-10

Remembering this for my family today. He never forsakes us. He works all things together for good. He loves us. He holds us.

If you think of it, send up a prayer for my family.