More like family than friends...

Just the word vacation draws up so many emotions in each of us.  Many of us have happy memories, laughs with friends, long nights spent soaking up great conversations, mini-trips, enjoying delish food and a host of other things.  I simply L.O.V.E vacation.  It is something that I plan for many months in advance.  I think about where I should go, when, how long I want to stay.  My favorite vacation spot that I first went to 4 years ago is Oregon. I truly love going there. Have you ever been somewhere and just felt like you belonged?

The first time I ever went to Oregon I cried leaving because for some reason I just felt like my heart was captured by the beauty of Oregon from it's coast-line to the mountains to the easy-going people.  Over the past I have discovered my love for the outdoors from the coast to the mountains and everything in between. 

I've always been a girl that loves being outside, but never knew just how much I enjoy God's creation until I went to Oregon. But all of the nature and sights are not nearly as much fun if you can't enjoy it with others that hold a special place in your heart and it just so happens that I have two families that I am very close with that live in Oregon.  As a matter of fact, one of the families is the reason that I first went out to Oregon back in 2006 after they moved there from Georgia.

They both take me in and treat me like family. 

Thank you to my dear friends, the Unwins and Condellos for always making me feel so loved.  I hope that each of you have people like these in your life...that are more like family than friends.

~Jennifer

What's in a song?

One of my new favorite artists is JJ Heller. Have you heard of her? She has a way of singing exactly what I'm feeling in my heart. Here is one of her songs titled "Your Hands". It talks about how no matter how much our world is crushed because of circumstances in our lives or whatever you may be going through, Jesus holds us close & we are always in His hands. Many times in my life I wonder how/where the Lord is in a situation, but it's only after I go through the "fire" that I realize He was always right there with me.  We are His--His cares & love for us NEVER end! Thank you Jesus that you never leave us despite how things may seem to us.





What song is He using currently to help you to heal or encourage you? I'd love to hear of other suggestions :)

~Jennifer

A little about me...

I want to use this post to tell you a little about me :)  My name is Jennifer and I was born, raised and now live in Atlanta, Georgia.  I grew up a relatively normal child with two parents, a sister and a brother.  At the age of 19 my parents got a divorce and it caused me to question so much about my life.  During this hard time and even before, I can now look back and see God's hand at work in my life through my circumstances and my friends.  The Lord knew who I would need to help me through this very difficult time. 

About a year and a half after my parents got a divorce, I realized my utter and desperate need for a Savior and He drew me to himself on January 16, 1999 I surrendered my life.  Since that time I've contined to have challenges, but I know that He has always been right by my side.  I now live in a suburb of Atlanta and work in the area too.  I love soccer, the smell of fresh cut grass, seeing my family, spending time with my friends (near and far), chocolate...especially dark chocolate, beaches, mountains, and really anything outdoors. I definitely do not understand everything, but am glad to follow the one who does. 

Do you have any questions for me?  Anything you want to know about me??  Feel free to ask and I will answer!  Since I'm just starting this adventure, I'm sure that I am missing something :)

~Jennifer

First-time blogger

Hi! Welcome to my corner of the blogosphere world :) I’ve been contemplating for a while now to start a blog and actually made it a goal for this year, so almost 9 months later I’m finally starting this one. I hope to use this blog as a place for me to journal what’s happening in my life and write those thoughts out. We’ll see how this goes. If you have any suggestions or tips, please feel free to let me know. I look forward to this new adventure!!


~Jennifer