I think I am going to hide for a little bit.
This week is for my kids.
I'll share in pictures.
I don't exactly feel like words.
Monday, November 22, 2010
City of Life in Kissimmee FLORIDA!
The equipment used on this video was a steadicam and camera crane op with a Panasonic HVX-200 camera at 24fps.
Now, that's what I'm talking about!
Now, that's what I'm talking about!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Ricardo's Dream
This morning my son told me about a dream he had last night and it made me all fuzzy inside.
He woke up to tell me that he saw me being rocked inside really big arms and that he heard a soft lullaby. In the dream he saw me crying but he also saw a big hand drying my tears.
I asked Ricardo, "Do you think it was G-d drying my tears?"
Ricardo's answer was immediate, "I KNOW it was G-d drying your tears Mom."
(Tears)
I'm so glad it's up to G-d to examine our hearts.
He knows the truth... always.
That never changes.
(sigh)
Can I live to see you come in the clouds?
Can You, my King, give me the privilege of experiencing such a magnificent event with my children? I want us to hold hands on our way up...
He woke up to tell me that he saw me being rocked inside really big arms and that he heard a soft lullaby. In the dream he saw me crying but he also saw a big hand drying my tears.
I asked Ricardo, "Do you think it was G-d drying my tears?"
Ricardo's answer was immediate, "I KNOW it was G-d drying your tears Mom."
(Tears)
I'm so glad it's up to G-d to examine our hearts.
He knows the truth... always.
That never changes.
(sigh)
Can I live to see you come in the clouds?
Can You, my King, give me the privilege of experiencing such a magnificent event with my children? I want us to hold hands on our way up...
Friday, November 19, 2010
Condemnation: An Expression of Strong Disapproval
Tonight after service, my heart was spiritually held by the most amazing sisters in Yeshua. We prayed and cried, and G-d soothed me.
After serious prayer, G-d confirmed that my words had come from Him, as harsh as they were, and that it was His doing... not mine.
I cried. I cried and asked G-d why. Why did it have to be me? Why couldn't He have used someone else to address a truth that had been hiding behind false appearances?
Discovering also that a person is a liar while showing a different face to the world, is not easy. In fact, it hurts. It hurts to bring forth the truth to people like that.
No. I don't know this person's heart... but G-d does, and that suffices.
There are some people I don't ever want to meet and I am ok with that. I have been ok with that for several years now, and G-d told me. He told me what was REALLY there and He has been right from the very beginning. The truth is the truth. Don't dress it up with lies and falseness because it will eventually come right through for everyone to see. Fake self righteousness only works temporarily.
Meaning of the word condemnation: an expression of strong disapproval
Yes. I disapprove.
I disapprove of fake self righteous people.
I disapprove of liars.
I disapprove of hypocrites.
Some people forget their own stories. They forget what they once said and when they get caught switching it around to make themselves look good, they don't like it. Pride... wow. What a double edge sword!
I caught this person in a lie today. He had said one thing to me and another to his family in regards to what really happened to him during a past relationship. The girl in question never double dated. She moved on quickly (this is known as a rebound) but only after she finally asked him, after almost a year, if their relationship would soon go to the next level and he responded that he was not sure.
Imagine her frustration after he had already introduced her to his family, particularly his mother who approved of her. He himself shared this information with me.
THAT is what he told me a couple of years ago over the phone.
As I read his text messages and that email, I was stunned.
Stunned at the lie.
Stunned at the words of self justification.
Stunned at what pride does to a man who claims Godliness but sends text messages (just this past August) such as "The weather in Florida is hot, like the ladies?" or in reference to potential dates, "The menu looks good..."
The whole email on his reasons for "not dating" because he is waiting on G-d (when I already know based on previous emails and conversations that he has dated quite a bit) simply baffled me. I even thought for a second that this was not the same man... Who was he kidding by being so defensive?
Definitely not G-d.
This person has lost my respect.
I could care less what title he holds or who he is related to.
Courtesy and integrity are two separate things.
If out of courtesy to his family I would've held back my words, I think I would have done him a disservice. G-d confirmed that the indignation within me came directly from Him and I am glad that I had that amazing prayer moment with people who had no idea what had happened. They were used by the L-rd to bring a word of peace into my heart and I praise Him for that.
I wondered about Nathan and how he felt when he confronted David...
But honestly, my prayer is that G-d never uses me that way ever again.
After serious prayer, G-d confirmed that my words had come from Him, as harsh as they were, and that it was His doing... not mine.
I cried. I cried and asked G-d why. Why did it have to be me? Why couldn't He have used someone else to address a truth that had been hiding behind false appearances?
Discovering also that a person is a liar while showing a different face to the world, is not easy. In fact, it hurts. It hurts to bring forth the truth to people like that.
No. I don't know this person's heart... but G-d does, and that suffices.
There are some people I don't ever want to meet and I am ok with that. I have been ok with that for several years now, and G-d told me. He told me what was REALLY there and He has been right from the very beginning. The truth is the truth. Don't dress it up with lies and falseness because it will eventually come right through for everyone to see. Fake self righteousness only works temporarily.
Meaning of the word condemnation: an expression of strong disapproval
Yes. I disapprove.
I disapprove of fake self righteous people.
I disapprove of liars.
I disapprove of hypocrites.
Some people forget their own stories. They forget what they once said and when they get caught switching it around to make themselves look good, they don't like it. Pride... wow. What a double edge sword!
I caught this person in a lie today. He had said one thing to me and another to his family in regards to what really happened to him during a past relationship. The girl in question never double dated. She moved on quickly (this is known as a rebound) but only after she finally asked him, after almost a year, if their relationship would soon go to the next level and he responded that he was not sure.
Imagine her frustration after he had already introduced her to his family, particularly his mother who approved of her. He himself shared this information with me.
THAT is what he told me a couple of years ago over the phone.
As I read his text messages and that email, I was stunned.
Stunned at the lie.
Stunned at the words of self justification.
Stunned at what pride does to a man who claims Godliness but sends text messages (just this past August) such as "The weather in Florida is hot, like the ladies?" or in reference to potential dates, "The menu looks good..."
The whole email on his reasons for "not dating" because he is waiting on G-d (when I already know based on previous emails and conversations that he has dated quite a bit) simply baffled me. I even thought for a second that this was not the same man... Who was he kidding by being so defensive?
Definitely not G-d.
This person has lost my respect.
I could care less what title he holds or who he is related to.
Courtesy and integrity are two separate things.
If out of courtesy to his family I would've held back my words, I think I would have done him a disservice. G-d confirmed that the indignation within me came directly from Him and I am glad that I had that amazing prayer moment with people who had no idea what had happened. They were used by the L-rd to bring a word of peace into my heart and I praise Him for that.
I wondered about Nathan and how he felt when he confronted David...
But honestly, my prayer is that G-d never uses me that way ever again.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
The Bible Is NOT A Book About Destiny
The Bible is not a book about destiny. It is a book about decisions. Are you a parasite who wants what is in someone else's hand? Or are you G-d's protege? A protege is a passionate learner who wants what is in G-d's heart. Keep in mind always that most seasons in our lives are determined by our decisions and that reaching is the proof of passion. G-d is not going to give you anything you have not decided to pursue.
This week I had the opportunity to watch a movie based on the life of Temple Grandin and I was blown away! To see a severely autistic child eventually end up with a PhD was simply amazing, but what was more amazing to me was her mother's ongoing struggle to keep her "engaged" in the real world.
THAT right there is what made the huge difference for Temple.
Temple Grandin's mom was determined and decisive when it came to pursuing a normal life for her daughter, and NEVER gave up.
So many others out there have done the same. Augusto and Michaela Odone were parents to a wonderful little boy who developed ALD. They were ordinary parents. Neither one had a doctorate degree. Mr. and Mrs. Odone were ordinary people holding ordinary jobs and they both sough out a cure for this disease by studying for long hours at the library, consulting with doctors and traveling to find answers. Although the damage was irreversible for Lorenzo, the Odones found the actual cure for the disease and saved the lives of many other children with this ailment. Lorenzo's Oil is the title of the movie to this amazing story.
Extraordinary Measures is also another story about John and Aileen Crowley whose two children suffered from Pompe's disease. Mr. Crowley also sought out a cure for this illness with the help of a glycobiologist and was literally able to save his children's life and who knows how many others.
Stories like these inspire me so much and make me realize that too often people sit down waiting for granted prayer requests to fall from the sky without actively doing something towards a positive outcome.
As sick as I have been I have made the solid decision to lead a normal life. This week I was hit hard by a virus but that did not stop me. One moment I was at the hospital (short stay) and the next I was enjoying a slumber party with my kids. If I stay home in a bed feeling the pain, then it will never go away.
For a while I laughed and had fun, and guess what? The pain was GONE! Even the bronchitis I caught this week didn't seem that bad while I was there having a blast with my chidren.
In the process of trying to improve my health I have been seeking out information on different diets and workouts that won't trigger more attacks. Well GUESS WHAT?
For the first time in a long time I had a short stay at the hospital because my heart was strong enough to deal with the virus and so were my lungs. I even had bronchitis on top of all that, but apparently, according to the doctors, I was strong enough this time to be sent home!
So you see, I pray but I act on it too! I pursue health.
All that green stuff I drink all day is paying off!
I've eliminated lots of stuff from my diet, but I allow myself a moderate break during special ocassions. I also watched a video called FOOD MATTERS that was quite impressive! Doing more research on the subject I have realized that most of the stuff that we as Americans consume is nothing but poison to the body because by the time food reaches the stores it is packed with pesticides and chemicals that hurt us. Did you all know that G-d created a body that pretty much heals itself when nutrition is optimal? VITAMINS are important! SUPER IMPORTANT because our food lacks the level of nutrition that our bodies need.(I am not here to sell anything. You can buy whichever brand of vitamins you want!)
Yeshua died so that we could life and have it ABUNDANTLY! Not only am I STILL learning how to spiritually live according to HIS WORD, but I am also learning how to live according to HIS nutrition standards! The information is in the BIBLE itself and even in the food that HE created for US!
Check this out!
As far as I am concerned there is HOPE all around me! I have DECIDED to pursue LIFE and I am honoring G-d in this pursuit! Why? Because I am not being a parasite. I am seeking the knowledge and wisdom that comes from the heart of G-d! His LOVE is everywhere and this shows in the food that He created for us, but we have failed in seeking this knowledge out.
I am pursuing life!
What have YOU decided to pursue?
This week I had the opportunity to watch a movie based on the life of Temple Grandin and I was blown away! To see a severely autistic child eventually end up with a PhD was simply amazing, but what was more amazing to me was her mother's ongoing struggle to keep her "engaged" in the real world.
THAT right there is what made the huge difference for Temple.
Temple Grandin's mom was determined and decisive when it came to pursuing a normal life for her daughter, and NEVER gave up.
So many others out there have done the same. Augusto and Michaela Odone were parents to a wonderful little boy who developed ALD. They were ordinary parents. Neither one had a doctorate degree. Mr. and Mrs. Odone were ordinary people holding ordinary jobs and they both sough out a cure for this disease by studying for long hours at the library, consulting with doctors and traveling to find answers. Although the damage was irreversible for Lorenzo, the Odones found the actual cure for the disease and saved the lives of many other children with this ailment. Lorenzo's Oil is the title of the movie to this amazing story.
Extraordinary Measures is also another story about John and Aileen Crowley whose two children suffered from Pompe's disease. Mr. Crowley also sought out a cure for this illness with the help of a glycobiologist and was literally able to save his children's life and who knows how many others.
Stories like these inspire me so much and make me realize that too often people sit down waiting for granted prayer requests to fall from the sky without actively doing something towards a positive outcome.
As sick as I have been I have made the solid decision to lead a normal life. This week I was hit hard by a virus but that did not stop me. One moment I was at the hospital (short stay) and the next I was enjoying a slumber party with my kids. If I stay home in a bed feeling the pain, then it will never go away.
For a while I laughed and had fun, and guess what? The pain was GONE! Even the bronchitis I caught this week didn't seem that bad while I was there having a blast with my chidren.
In the process of trying to improve my health I have been seeking out information on different diets and workouts that won't trigger more attacks. Well GUESS WHAT?
For the first time in a long time I had a short stay at the hospital because my heart was strong enough to deal with the virus and so were my lungs. I even had bronchitis on top of all that, but apparently, according to the doctors, I was strong enough this time to be sent home!
So you see, I pray but I act on it too! I pursue health.
All that green stuff I drink all day is paying off!
I've eliminated lots of stuff from my diet, but I allow myself a moderate break during special ocassions. I also watched a video called FOOD MATTERS that was quite impressive! Doing more research on the subject I have realized that most of the stuff that we as Americans consume is nothing but poison to the body because by the time food reaches the stores it is packed with pesticides and chemicals that hurt us. Did you all know that G-d created a body that pretty much heals itself when nutrition is optimal? VITAMINS are important! SUPER IMPORTANT because our food lacks the level of nutrition that our bodies need.(I am not here to sell anything. You can buy whichever brand of vitamins you want!)
Yeshua died so that we could life and have it ABUNDANTLY! Not only am I STILL learning how to spiritually live according to HIS WORD, but I am also learning how to live according to HIS nutrition standards! The information is in the BIBLE itself and even in the food that HE created for US!
Check this out!
As far as I am concerned there is HOPE all around me! I have DECIDED to pursue LIFE and I am honoring G-d in this pursuit! Why? Because I am not being a parasite. I am seeking the knowledge and wisdom that comes from the heart of G-d! His LOVE is everywhere and this shows in the food that He created for us, but we have failed in seeking this knowledge out.
I am pursuing life!
What have YOU decided to pursue?
Monday, November 8, 2010
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