I just heard this great quote:
The church is supposed to be an emergency room for the sinner.
Not a country club for the saved.
I just pray that the Lord helps me so that I bring even a small amount of justice to his Kingdom.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
I am just now getting around to this...
In October 2008, my company sponsored a User's Mtg. for our worldwide customers and guess where it was??? It was in Padua, Italy (Veneto Region), which is roughly 35 mins. by train from Venice. Our meeting in Padua lasted for 5 nights and then on the last 2 nights, we went over to Venice to enjoy ourselves. I might be a career woman, but there was no way I was going to Europe without my fam. Plus, my daughter (who celebrated her 1st b-day in Venice, by the way) wasn't quite weaned yet, so she HAD to go.
Here are some pics of our travels.
St. Marks Basilica, St. Mark's Plaza, Venice (Our hotel was right around the corner!!)
Dex and Naiah sitting across from me at a restaurant around the 
Although you can't really see the water in the background, this is a pic that we took on the Gondola ride we took. How many of us can say we rode on a Gondola for our 1st b-day?
My little Diva.
Pictures from Naiah's B-day Party 9/27/2008
For Italy pics, scroll down further...
For Italy pics, scroll down further...
In October 2008, my company sponsored a User's Mtg. for our worldwide customers and guess where it was??? It was in Padua, Italy (Veneto Region), which is roughly 35 mins. by train from Venice. Our meeting in Padua lasted for 5 nights and then on the last 2 nights, we went over to Venice to enjoy ourselves. I might be a career woman, but there was no way I was going to Europe without my fam. Plus, my daughter (who celebrated her 1st b-day in Venice, by the way) wasn't quite weaned yet, so she HAD to go.
Here are some pics of our travels.
St. Marks Basilica, St. Mark's Plaza, Venice (Our hotel was right around the corner!!)
Dex and Naiah sitting across from me at a restaurant around the corner from the plaza and our hotel.
Although you can't really see the water in the background, this is a pic that we took on the Gondola ride we took. How many of us can say we rode on a Gondola for our 1st b-day?
My little Diva.10-06-08
Reflections of His Grace
Last night, my daughter woke me up around 2 am and then again around 4 am. She's had a little congestion lately so sleep is always a little more difficult at times like these. We co-sleep so we are pretty much there for her in a second when she wakes up crying. God has certainly been working on my patience lately. When my daughter wakes up in the middle of the night, guess who she wants? Mommy. And guess who has to wake up in the morning? Mommy. Daddy just finished his Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction (w/ Elem. Ed cert.) in Dec. and is taking it easy until the Fall when he'll begin teaching. So Daddy's lucky in that he doesn't have to fight early morning traffic for a while.
As I was rocking my daughter back to sleep at around 4ish, I thought to myself that two years ago this month, I was ecstatic and overjoyed at the opportunity to birth a child. I scanned my memory for those special moments since then that I've been so blessed to experience. The way it felt to carry her in my belly, the birth of my beloved baby, the closeness of nursing her, the experiences of weaning and so many in between.
I don't always have the patience I desire to have, but right then and there I had to thank God for his grace. Without his mercy and love, I don't know where I'd be right now, but I knew it probably wouldn't be here stroking my daughter's face as she snuggled in my arms.
My cup really does run over.
How full is your cup? If you think about it, even though you still have prayers that it doesn't seem like God has answered yet, you're probably living in an overflow too. Praise him right now for all that he has already done! And then, Praise him in advance for all that he is about to do!
As I was rocking my daughter back to sleep at around 4ish, I thought to myself that two years ago this month, I was ecstatic and overjoyed at the opportunity to birth a child. I scanned my memory for those special moments since then that I've been so blessed to experience. The way it felt to carry her in my belly, the birth of my beloved baby, the closeness of nursing her, the experiences of weaning and so many in between.
I don't always have the patience I desire to have, but right then and there I had to thank God for his grace. Without his mercy and love, I don't know where I'd be right now, but I knew it probably wouldn't be here stroking my daughter's face as she snuggled in my arms.
My cup really does run over.
How full is your cup? If you think about it, even though you still have prayers that it doesn't seem like God has answered yet, you're probably living in an overflow too. Praise him right now for all that he has already done! And then, Praise him in advance for all that he is about to do!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Faith!
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY:
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen!
Hebrews 11:1
MY PROFESSION: Chemist
MY PROFESSION (at heart): Fiction Writer
I’ve always looked at my chosen profession as sort of a means to an end. As a young girl, I never had the courage to step out and do what I wanted to do, as opposed to what was smart for me to do.
My current journey/struggle in life is my ongoing search for an agent. I first began writing back in 2005/6 while I was in graduate school. It was my first crack at writing so I put my all into it, not knowing that it actually required more than putting your thoughts on paper in a haphazard kind of way. My novel had no story arc, the characters were all the same person (shaking my head at the memory), and it was just plain BAD. The queries I sent off to agents got lots of attention, but the fulls and partials I sent failed to impress. From there, I got discouraged and decided to push forward to finish school and get my head out of the clouds.
Fast forward, two years and I picked up a book by a girl I remembered on the blueboards. It inspired me to take another look at my first draft and all the rejections I received. I took the advice of the comments some of the agents made and I basically threw out the novel. I kept some of the names, but created a much better plot (as in I actually had a plot).
Now, I’m 30 and I’ve just plum decided that I am not wasting anymore time getting to what it is that I really want. I’am going for the whole nine, this time (yeah, I coulda been a rapper, but no use cryin’ over spilled milk).
What I want is to be a creator. I may not be a good writer, the jury is still out on that, but I’m okay with that. I don’t mind being mediocre at it. I will strive to do my absolute best and if that ends up as “You ah-ight” on the scale of “You suck” and “Dang, girl, you’re the next Nora Roberts!”, then it is what it is.
I have faith that whatever the Lord has for me is for me.
Wish me luck!
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen!
Hebrews 11:1
MY PROFESSION: Chemist
MY PROFESSION (at heart): Fiction Writer
I’ve always looked at my chosen profession as sort of a means to an end. As a young girl, I never had the courage to step out and do what I wanted to do, as opposed to what was smart for me to do.
My current journey/struggle in life is my ongoing search for an agent. I first began writing back in 2005/6 while I was in graduate school. It was my first crack at writing so I put my all into it, not knowing that it actually required more than putting your thoughts on paper in a haphazard kind of way. My novel had no story arc, the characters were all the same person (shaking my head at the memory), and it was just plain BAD. The queries I sent off to agents got lots of attention, but the fulls and partials I sent failed to impress. From there, I got discouraged and decided to push forward to finish school and get my head out of the clouds.
Fast forward, two years and I picked up a book by a girl I remembered on the blueboards. It inspired me to take another look at my first draft and all the rejections I received. I took the advice of the comments some of the agents made and I basically threw out the novel. I kept some of the names, but created a much better plot (as in I actually had a plot).
Now, I’m 30 and I’ve just plum decided that I am not wasting anymore time getting to what it is that I really want. I’am going for the whole nine, this time (yeah, I coulda been a rapper, but no use cryin’ over spilled milk).
What I want is to be a creator. I may not be a good writer, the jury is still out on that, but I’m okay with that. I don’t mind being mediocre at it. I will strive to do my absolute best and if that ends up as “You ah-ight” on the scale of “You suck” and “Dang, girl, you’re the next Nora Roberts!”, then it is what it is.
I have faith that whatever the Lord has for me is for me.
Wish me luck!
Inauguration!
Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you!
I'm going to the inauguration!!!
I emailed my Congressman (John Duncan (R)- TN) and requested tix for the inauguration. I am not sure if it helped, but I did introduce myself as Dr. Murphy (heh, heh). In all honesty, I'm sure that didn't matter one bit. What mattered was my place in line. I was #47 and was told that they were usually only allocated approx. 200 tickets. I requested 4 tix but was only offered 2. Hey, no skin off my back. My younger sis, my neice, husband, daughter and father are all making the trek to DC this weekend, but only my husband and I will attend the ceremonies. My dad is basically going as our babysitter which is freakin'-fan-freakin'-tastic if you ask me!
Hallelujah, We Shall ,(scratch that!), HAVE overcome!
It's been a long time comin', but I know change gon' come--- OH YES IT IS!
I'm going to the inauguration!!!
I emailed my Congressman (John Duncan (R)- TN) and requested tix for the inauguration. I am not sure if it helped, but I did introduce myself as Dr. Murphy (heh, heh). In all honesty, I'm sure that didn't matter one bit. What mattered was my place in line. I was #47 and was told that they were usually only allocated approx. 200 tickets. I requested 4 tix but was only offered 2. Hey, no skin off my back. My younger sis, my neice, husband, daughter and father are all making the trek to DC this weekend, but only my husband and I will attend the ceremonies. My dad is basically going as our babysitter which is freakin'-fan-freakin'-tastic if you ask me!
Hallelujah, We Shall ,(scratch that!), HAVE overcome!
It's been a long time comin', but I know change gon' come--- OH YES IT IS!
Writing is like chicken soup for the soul!
Working on a new manuscript right now which is a YA. Not so sure what the title with be yet as I am trying to avoid certain cliche's.
Manuscripts 1 and 2 are complete (the second is the sequel of the other) and I have the outline complete for the next book in the series, but I want to write something fresh and different.
I'll update later when I am more inspired...:)
Manuscripts 1 and 2 are complete (the second is the sequel of the other) and I have the outline complete for the next book in the series, but I want to write something fresh and different.
I'll update later when I am more inspired...:)
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