inspirational song

a woman loved

A woman is most beautiful when she is in love . . . when a woman knows that she is loved and loved deeply, she glows from the inside. This radiance stems from a heart that has had its deepest questions answered. "Am I lovely? Am I worth fighting for? Have I been and will I continue to be romanced?" . . . you will continue to be romanced all your life. Yes. God finds you lovely. Jesus has moved heaven and earth to win you for Himself. He will not rest until you are completely His. The King is enthralled by your beauty. He finds you captivating.

a birthday in carlsbad

I took Nic to Carlsbad to celebrate his 24th birthday a few weeks ago :) We had a delicious breakfast, went to the Museum of Making Music (they gave us two kazoos for a birthday present!), rented bikes from some shady bike shop and rode along the ocean and through some reeds near a lagoon. We ended the night with incredible Mexican food at Garcia's. It was a great day!! Enjoy the photos ...

things I have noticed ...

1. People who shop at Henry’s or Jimbo’s are a special breed. I shop at both and always enjoy the variety of people I meet inside :) For instance, the woman buying organic peanuts for her pet wild squirrel. That woman is awesome. Or the man in his business clothes who is carefully scanning the dried fruit bins. Also, the hippie-like mom with her frizzy-haired daughter combing through the fresh produce. You don’t see these people at Vons or Ralphs … they just don’t shop there.

2. While we are on the topic of grocery stores, I would like to add how thankful I am for the little handy wipes the grocery stores have now added near their front doors. I can now “sterilize” my cart handle before shopping and that makes “germophobics” (like me) much more satisfied shoppers. However, I have never seen anyone else use them and I go grocery shopping a LOT. hmmmm …

3. I noticed a man in Starbucks this afternoon who was on chapter 64 of his novel. I have never even come close to reaching chapter 64 of any book!! That man inspires me.

4. Today I had this little song in my head: “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.” I was singing it while driving and then I stopped and thought about how the song does not specify which friend is which. There is a big difference between gold and silver … are my new friends the gold or the silver?! They need a second verse that clarifies.