I realize that Pinterest is beginning to get in some legal trouble, struggling with copyright infringement issues. However, I can confidently say that Pinterest has been a beneficial part of my life for the last year. I am an active user of pinterest, though I am not the most avid user I know, and have found it to be helpful and inspirational. Ideas that I never would have thought of on my own are displayed- it becomes motivating to realize that projects are not only possible, but that I am capable of completing tasks with a how-to process. It inspires my inner creativity, and often is the beginning of beautiful gifts or delicious cupcake recipes. I am SO grateful for pinterest!
I can honestly say that out of all the things I have pinned I have successfully accomplished about 25% of them (of course that doesnt include my wedding board, since that day has not yet arrived).
Now that I have expressed my appreciation of Pinterest, I will resume browsing its pages and pinning things that catch my attention and inspire me. Until next time...
All my love,
Sara Lynn.
PS- If my real wedding looks anything like my pinterest wedding, I will have the most wonderful reception in the world.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Fulfillment
I am continuously amazed at the way God works in my life. He is always doing something, and whatever that is, always is preparing me for the next thing. There is not one event or one person that I have encountered by chance. It has all been part of a perfect plan that has been preparing me for what is to come.
My freshmen year I went through absolute heart-ache and disaster. What I knew the world to be blew up in my face and I was left hurting and confused. Later that year the woman I was supposed to room with told me she didnt want to sign a lease with me, fearing we would ruin our friendship. The next day I got a call from Housing, offering me a position as an RA. All that hurt and heart break prepared me to counsel and love and sympathize with the 80 women I would be taking care of in the two years to come.
Its still hard to swallow, that I'm done being an RA. That is something I have identified with very closely the last couple years. My heart and soul went into taking care of the women around me. Everyday God used one of those girls to give me the peace of knowing I was right where I needed to be, serving in the way he called me to.
I have learned SO much about myself, and about others through this job. What I am beginning to realize now is why I enjoyed that position so much. Being on duty through the night, getting phone calls about lock outs, suicide attempts, conversations about bringing girls to counseling for eating disorders or roommate conflicts. Writing reports on people breaking the rules, and dealing with way too much alcohol...none of that is fun. None of that is easy. But it is through serving that I learn to love.
When I give of myself to others, only then do I feel as though my life has purpose and meaning. I was able to serve those women in a beautiful and very unique way. That chapter of my life has closed, and now my prayer is that the Lord will open up new ways for me to serve. New people, new opportunities.
The purpose of my life is to live a life of purpose.
Today as I sit at the coffee shop sipping a delicious smoothie and enjoying some down time (now THATS a new feeling!) I am extremely grateful for each person that I share my life with. If you are reading this, please don't hesitate to share with me one small way that I can serve you. Are you a lover of snail-mail? Home cooked meals? One on one time?
What can I do to serve you?
All my love,
Sara Lynn.
My freshmen year I went through absolute heart-ache and disaster. What I knew the world to be blew up in my face and I was left hurting and confused. Later that year the woman I was supposed to room with told me she didnt want to sign a lease with me, fearing we would ruin our friendship. The next day I got a call from Housing, offering me a position as an RA. All that hurt and heart break prepared me to counsel and love and sympathize with the 80 women I would be taking care of in the two years to come.
Its still hard to swallow, that I'm done being an RA. That is something I have identified with very closely the last couple years. My heart and soul went into taking care of the women around me. Everyday God used one of those girls to give me the peace of knowing I was right where I needed to be, serving in the way he called me to.
I have learned SO much about myself, and about others through this job. What I am beginning to realize now is why I enjoyed that position so much. Being on duty through the night, getting phone calls about lock outs, suicide attempts, conversations about bringing girls to counseling for eating disorders or roommate conflicts. Writing reports on people breaking the rules, and dealing with way too much alcohol...none of that is fun. None of that is easy. But it is through serving that I learn to love.
When I give of myself to others, only then do I feel as though my life has purpose and meaning. I was able to serve those women in a beautiful and very unique way. That chapter of my life has closed, and now my prayer is that the Lord will open up new ways for me to serve. New people, new opportunities.
The purpose of my life is to live a life of purpose.
Today as I sit at the coffee shop sipping a delicious smoothie and enjoying some down time (now THATS a new feeling!) I am extremely grateful for each person that I share my life with. If you are reading this, please don't hesitate to share with me one small way that I can serve you. Are you a lover of snail-mail? Home cooked meals? One on one time?
What can I do to serve you?
All my love,
Sara Lynn.
Friday, May 18, 2012
#YOLO
The hot thing right now to say is YOLO. What does it mean, you ask. This stands for You Only Live Once. The motto that people have been trying to follow for years, one that is supposed to be intrinsically motivating to life a good life, and to leave a legacy. To enjoy each day as it comes. In today's times however, such is not the case. YOLO is an excuse to party hard, to drink until unconsciousness. Its an excuse to make poor decisions and to justify irresponsible and irrational behavior.
This summer, YOLO is going to be my motto, because it is the truth. I only have one life to live. Each day that comes, also goes...with no opportunity to get it back, to try again. This summer I am making a point to do something each day that is worth noting, worth remembering. Take this journey with me, and see what sort of beautiful things I encounter, the lessons I learn and the little ways in which I am embracing #YOLO.
Summer 2012, let the fun begin.
<3
This summer, YOLO is going to be my motto, because it is the truth. I only have one life to live. Each day that comes, also goes...with no opportunity to get it back, to try again. This summer I am making a point to do something each day that is worth noting, worth remembering. Take this journey with me, and see what sort of beautiful things I encounter, the lessons I learn and the little ways in which I am embracing #YOLO.
Summer 2012, let the fun begin.
<3
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