Photography Retreat. . .

I am enjoying a long weekend in Wilmington on a photographer's retreat. Other than the horrible cold I now have, the weekend has been a blast! I can't believe it will be over tomorrow morning. . . Here are a few pictures from the weekend. . .

Jill's Caring Angels. . .walking for a Friend.

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Defrazzling. . .

Our next bible study is the FRAZZLED FEMALE! We attended the Frazzled Female Conference in Williamston, NC at the Memorial Baptist Church. It was great!! A few pictures of us at the conference. . .

Celebrating Valentine's Day in a Special Way. . .

I recently asked folks to send Valentines to my house to mail in to the HIS RADIO project: Hearts for Kids.

Here are a few pictures of the valentines. Thanks to everyone who participated!!

Celebrating 88!

Last Sunday, I had a few folks over to celebrate my grandmother's 88 birthday! Nothing too big, but a nice turnout and time of family fellowship. Here are a few photos of the two birthday gals! We also celebrated my mom's birthday.

Wrestling. . .

I took a few pictures last night at Wesley's wrestling match. I met Amy, Wesley, and their parents a few years ago through a dating relationship. Amy is the ultimate puppy sitter! Wesley is known to help me out a few times as well with the dogs. He is a great teen and I really enjoy seeing the Lord work in his life. His parents are amazing and I love how God uses them in WFWB. Wesley, thanks for letting me come take a few pictures and for being a great person! I also added one picture of his dad. I am truly blessed to call them friends.

Christmas. . .Just a Taste. . .

Here are some pictures from the Christmas Season at my house! Looking forward to 2010! Yeah!!

Day 3 of 60

Whew! What a crazy Saturday I ended up having, but a good one! I had been up doing a few chores around the house, when the phone rang. . . I was walking out the door to go to the gym. . .The call? The friend of a friend was in need of a photographer for their wedding as their photographer had the FLU. Now, I like taking pictures, but a professional photographer, I am not. By God's grace and the blessing of a good camera, the pictures look good. I've got some serious editing ahead (I shot almost 900 pictures!, but it was fun. They are a great couple! I think it was kind of cool that God orchestrated that event on a day when I needed to keep busy, and they needed some photos. I had fun!

Later, I met some friends for dinner. . .Now, I guess I failed again to not spend any money, but I needed to see these friends. . . we had not talked or visited in a while, so it was nice! I did; however, bring home leftovers for a second meal, so that was nice. I plan on counting this as one of my free times to eat out on my rounding week.

However, in a pinch I needed batteries for my camera's flash. . .I knew I had some but wasn't able to put my hands on them. . . I refused to give up and found those batteries!

I have a prayer request for myself. . . I am having a terrible time with numbness/pain in my neck and arm/wrist/elbow. . . Yesterday really bothered it. It's a long story, but it has been ongoing for a while. I just don't like talking about my pain/problems. . . so, I haven't mentioned it. I ask that you pray for healing. I have another test on Monday.

Deeper Still- I'm coming! :o)

I am leaving soon for the Deeper Still Conference this weekend in Greensboro. . . I need it. . .I am at a very dry point in my life.. . Thank goodness for my bloggy friends as well as my church friends. . .or, just friends in general! And, thank you for Christ. . . I know I can take this all to him and shout/cry/scream/ask and it's gonna be ok. I like that about Him.

I am struggling with two areas in my life- my parents and their situation as well as my singleness. Now, normally, I love being single (well some parts of it). . . but, here lately, I want a husband. It may seem strange, but I desire to find a husband so I can serve him. . .And, I'd like a couple of kids. Children to raise in a Christian home. Children to teach and nurture. . .

Now, I am not saying that I don't have a lot going for me. . I do. I have a great church family, an amazing family, a nice home, and so many blessings I could write for hours on my blessings. . . but, since my ride will be here in a little less than 2 hours. . .I'd better end this post. .

Looking forward to Deeper Still and some Renewal time!! Looking forward to spending time with two of my best friends- Erica and Jessica. . . We both went to college together. . . Sounds like fun!!

Congrats Amy!!

Here are a couple of pictures from Amy's Graduation Party! We are all so proud of you!!

Thank you for being a dear friend and an amazing Christian Woman!

The BIG 3-0

So, I am not quite 30 yet. . . I have a few more days before it happens. . . I am actually really excited about "the next 30 years!"

I celebrated last night with some wonderful friends at Daily Grind, one of my fav. places to eat in town!

Here are a few pictures from the event. . .

Walk for Life

Yesterday was the annual Walk for Life in our community. . .Here are a few pictures of the event. I was a volunteer.