You've got a friend in me!

You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles
From your nice warm bed
You just remember what your old pal said
Boy, you've got a friend in me
Yeah, you've got a friend in me

You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
If you've got troubles,I've got 'em too
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
We stick together and can see it through
Cause you've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me

Disney's Toy Story - You've got a friend in me

This week has been hard going, in fact it's made a triplet in my last month! I love the good days, but sometimes want to bad days to be a little bit brighter.

I've been challenged by so many things this week, unbelievably has changed certain things that I do in my daily life and my daily walk with Jesus. 

I miss certain people, I'd love to have more time for people, give more, pray more, love more, be selfless, give hugs more...

One thing that has struck me today.... I keep focusing on being loved, by people....and I've been so consumed with what people think of me, acceptance and how I act around people, that I've forgotten WHO I am loved by.

I am loved by friends. YES.

I am loved by family. YES.

I am loved by my church. YES.

..............and by who? GOD!!

If any of this post will encourage you, I really want to encourage you from the bottom of my heart to remember, that you too, are loved by an unchanging God, who cares so much, that He gave us Jesus.

Tomorrow is another day...yes! Another chance to try harder with our relationship with God! How exciting is that!!!! 

Religion says DO.

Jesus says DONE.     -  Jefferson Bethke

If you get a spare few minutes, check out this video - VERY encouraging!

Why did I copy 'You've got a friend in me?' ...

Because amongst all my wants and desires... I've been given amazing friends. Tonight, Bethany and I cooked fajitas mmmmmmmmmmm, attempted to watch Toy Story 2, and have a catch up. I sometimes get disheartened by the lack of true friendships in my life - but I am very grateful for the ones I have, because they actually make up for the loss in the others! Thankful!

Bethany has a blog too... check it out! It's under blogs I follow!

C x

Encourage.

This past week has been such an emotional roller coaster... wasn't sure I'd make it through - but He gave the strength again! I have been given amazing support, friends, verses... I could go on!

I have loved psalm 119v73-80 these past few days... my thoughts were 'wow' and that is all I had to say - for once! Just wow...loved, accepted, forgiven.

After a busy day at work today, I logged onto facebook, to see that Alyssa Joy had a new post... and an amazing one at that. I've been feeling a failure at SO many things lately, and I've been reassured through her amazing gift of writing and encouragement!

Check out her website... You'll love it!
http://blog.alyssajoy.me/

The post is Lessons in Grace...we all need it!!!!

LOVE this photo on there...



C x

busy, busy, busy

During a crazy couple of weeks, I've been struggling to find time for a social life!!! I would have never have thought I'd be a busy person....but I am! I am not even in a full time job yet, but I am working the equivalent! Time for uni, essays, work and social time...wow... there literally aren't enough hours in a day! Don't you just hate those days?!!!! I DO!

I've managed to find some time to hang out with friends, and those times have been treasured for sure. I went out to The Little Blue Deli one afternoon with a friend, Kate. We both have busy lives, but it was lovely to catch up and just hang out together! I am very blessed. Plus, they do the best Caramel Bliss Hot Chocolates - ever!!!



Isn't it just the cutest?!

During this week, we've had a Capernwray team at our church... it's been amazing to hang out with friends who have a common interest, and are about my age! It's been amazing to watch them be a part of our community and be welcomed by everyone. We will miss them a lot!!!!

C x

Beyond blessed....x

Let's try this again... Yes, my post 'deleted itself' - I repel technology!!!! Right...

After a rather hectic week, I had been looking to my day off - Sunday! What a day to have off too.... Today we gave thanks to God for my little friends Emelia & Asa Shaw..... I have SO much love for those two! I'm looking forward to watching them grow up and as a family. Today was a reminder of how powerful God IS. We may have doubts.... but that's ok, who doesn't!? If you don't - I salute you!!

I am very proud of my friends Lizz&John, they are so encouraging, humble, loving, gifted... you guys are really special to me, thank you for everything! 

This morning, I woke up to my little sisters, Isabelle & Jessica shouting at me - Yes, at 7am after not getting to sleep till 1am.... I was exhausted, but they made it less painful as I love spending the time I have with them. They're an amazing blessing to me, after 16 years of being an only child - It's nice to finally have sibling time! I cannot wait until they are older, we are going to have so much fun!

Love you girls a lot!

 

C x

Romans 9v25

Flicked through some books this morning whilst having an hour or so to myself.... 
Came across this beauty....

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Sant!

C x