just a few things

I got to thinking about the past 26 years of my life.  My birthday is only 18 short days away after all (cough cough...hint hint).  Here are a few things I've learned over the years :)

1.)  Filter.  I give up already.
2.)  Never ever hover in heels.  It burns your calves.  Just sit down already.
3.)  Don't sweat the small stuff.  It really is small stuff.
4.)  Don't search for significance in all the wrong places.
5.)  Breath
5.)  Paths of righteousness don't lead through fields of sin.
6.)  Seek adventure.  Live on the edge.
7.)  Silence is my friend
8.)  Always have a pair of stretchy black pants and north face fleece on hand.  It's the go to outfit.
9.)  It doesn't have to be raining to wear rain boots.
10.)  Satan is tricky...don't be fooled.
11.)  Marry your best friend.
12.)  What kathryn said...don't buy a dog larger than you.  It requires great strength.
13.)  The only person that needs your approval is God.
14.)  Don't be discouraged by Country Club Members....there are Barb Mitchell's in the mix somewhere.  Just keep looking.
15.)  "Just remember...at the end of the day we all put our pants on one leg at a time." my boss
16.)  Chick-fil-a is amazing
17.)  Use your words
18.)  Just laugh...it makes everything better.
19.)  Great girlfriends are a necessity.
20.)  DO NOT go too far into the ocean.  You may drown.
21.)  Chicken biscuits aren't as good as you say they are.
22.)  Don't leave without your travel mug.
23.)  Call grandma.
24.)  My dad is George Banks.
25.)  My mom is super woman.
26.)  Give your kid a sister.  Best move my mom and dad ever made.  I bet Bruce put on the moves....filter...nah.
27.)  Make sure your parents make best friends with a family, preferrably the Kurtz's.  It makes life really fun, but don't steal them from us.
28.) Be near a restroom when drinking starbucks...I'm just sayin.
29.)  Dad said it's all about location, location, location.
30.)  Careful dad's, you might create very high expectations for future husbands.  Poor jake.
31.)  Buy underwear from GapBody.  They are amazing!
32.)  To be continued...

Life Update and Top 10 Home for the Holidays

I'm long overdue for a blogging session.  I have my coffee in hand, mac on lap, and I'm ready to go on this beautiful sunday morning.  Jake is working this morning, so I'm going to stay in and watch a little Crossing Action via the web.  So what's been going on in Holly Springs, NC...not a whole lot.  I've now been at the club for 5 weeks, and I am realizing how much I miss my lazy days in the sun.  I was spoiled all summer, but I'm thankful for my job.  Jake and I are determined to knock out some of the school loans :).  We are locked into our apartment until this time next year, then the hopes are to purchase a home.  I am so ready for that day!  I'm over the apartment living thing.  My dream house location would be in Raleigh somewhere around the NC State Campus.  There are a lot of older homes in this area, way out of our price range, but you know how I am.  I research and research until I find that needle in a haystack.  You know what Bruce Dawg always says...location, location :)  Jake is still loving his job, soaking up as much info as he can.  Most of the people he works with have degrees in engineering or bio pharm, so he has to work extra hard to get to their level and do the things they do.  Jake's degree is in business and econ, slightly different haha.  He's doing great though.  He's way smarter than I am :).  Glad I married up in the brain department.  We are still loving NC!  We we are being transformed into wimps.  We aren't bearing the slightly cold November very well.  It's been in the 40's during the day, and rainy.  I busted out the scarf, rain boots, and puffy vest last night.  I remember in IL when 40 degrees felt like a heat wave.  I remember getting yelled at by Terri at SCI for never wearing a coat (it bunched up around my suit too much), and here I am freezing in NC.  Go figure!  Let's see...what else.  I'm missing home, counting down the days until Christmas.  Jake and I will both be working Thanksgiving, so our Thanksgiving meal with probably consist of frozen pizza.  I'm thinking about getting the club chef to let me take some thanksgiving food home, not sure if that will work.  Christmas will be wonderful though.  I absolutely can't wait to hang out with my family and hometown buddies.  Let me just list a few things that I love about coming back to Quincy for the Holidays!

1. Comfy chairs at Starbucks with Kat (I swear I'm going to sneak one of those chairs out and shove it in Kat's jeep.)
2. Dad waiting on us hand and foot...oh what a good dad I have!
3. Coffee and long morning talks with mom
4. Pedicures with Rosie
5. Hanging out with my girls!  I can't wait to hear the hoebing's laugh (really loud), love me some Rosie, talk to sweet Lindsey, hug on De, hang with Sarah, and some quality couple time with our Dave and Megs.
6. Hugs from grandma
7. SNOW (just for Christmas)
8. Quincy food - Tiramisu, Abbey, Maid Rite and Park Bench here I come!
9. The Crossing Church
10. Walking into my mom and dad's cozy house, decked out for the holidays, filled with the aroma of Christmas Tree.  I love their house and neighborhood.  It's my dream location!

There's my top 10, and life update!  See y'all soon!

Liz

Day 2 @ MDCC

Everything went well today.  I'm starting to get the hang of things and everyone is very welcoming!  Here are a few pics of the club.  I have a pretty beautiful place to spend my week.  My drive into MacGregor Downs goes something like this.....I weave through a neighborhood of perfectly manicured homes,  cross the bridge with tennis courts, pro shop and pool on the left, glance at the huge lake as mist lingers just above the surface, I arrive at the the club house, and look out across the  dew filled greens of a perfectly landscaped golf course.  Ahhhh.....if only I were a member.  Oh well.  I think I'm perfectly content just working here :)  I'm sure Jake will take advantage of our employee privileges at the club haha.

First Day at MDCC

My first day at the club was good.  It was a typical first day, an overload of information.  Nicole is doing a great job training me, and the staff has been very welcoming.  I met the cutest 90 some year old member today.  He was precious and in search of a cup of coffee and a piece of pie.  The club was closed today, however Nicole and I were able to scrounge together the goodies for him.  He was absolutely adorable as he shuffled through the halls with his golf club :)  He made me smile.  I'm so glad he was the first member I got to meet!  So I found out my specific job title is "member services."  This is going to be a great way to really see how the club works, build relationships with members and guests, have my hand in events and marketing, and truly put my organizational and time management skills to the test big time.  I think Stoney Creek trained me well in the juggling/wearing multiple hat category, so I should be good to go.  Pray for me tomorrow.  The club will be open, and I'm sure the pace is going to pick up.  I'm ready for the challenge.

Noted,
Liz

J.O.B. to the MDCC

I stumbled across a job on craigslist, go figure.  I sent in my resume, had 2 interviews, and got the job yesterday evening.  So here is what I'll be doing.  I am going to be in charge of customer services. I am really excited because this is a great way to get my foot in the door at the club.  I will be taking event reservations, coordinating and planning member events and working on promotional materials, etc, etc.  I'm super pumped because basically the 2 things I love are wrapped up into one job.  Oh...and the other exciting thing...my hours are normal (8:30-5)!  Woot to the woot as kat would say :)  I will probably only have to work 2 saturdays a month during the day and the rest is basically all week days.  If I do have a member event, they mainly take place during the week.  Maybe I should explain member events.  Basically member events are events for the members...duh.  Things like wine nights, seafood night, Christmas events, etc.  This does not include wedding receptions or corporate events, which can be a good thing because that means I don't have to work insane hours.  I'm hoping the position I accepted leads to future opportunities at MacGregor Downs Country Club, and that I will be able to work for them many years to come.  I'm excited to work with the management and staff as well.  They seem like great people.  I'll keep you updated on my work endeavors.  Next week is my last at the bakery.  I'm sad to leave my little part time job, but a great new adventure awaits me!

Noted,

Liz

Check out MDCC website!

macgregordowns.org

Hanging with Addison

Addison loves to dance in her car seat, however I don't think she was loving it as much tonight.  When I stopped taping she informed me the music was a little too loud. 

Finding Pure Joy in Tragedy

This week I have been thinking non-stop about the Mitchell family.  I can't get them out of my mind.  The last several days has been a spiritual journey for me, as well as many others all over the world.  John and Shawna Mitchell are a couple from our home church in Quincy, IL.  God has taken them through a journey over the last 8 months or so that many of us can in no way relate to, other than the pure joy of the news you are expecting.  Some can even relate to the joy (and worry) of finding out that you are pregnant with twins.  I can't relate to either one of these experiences (yet), but I can imagine the pure love that must overcome many mothers and fathers to be.  I am sure that a majority of people on this earth have no way of understanding what came next.  I'm not sure even John and Shawna understood, but I do know they understood that all the glory goes to God.  That He is our rock, and that their bundles of joy were in His hands.  The Mitchell's soon learned that their twin boys were conjoined.  Now, let me preface this story with the fact that I have never talked to John & Shawna about their pregnancy, and do not know even half of the trials they faced.  All I know is the information I read on the facebook updates and news from back home.  Please do not quote me on all of the medical details, however I know there were complications along the way.  The boys (Kad & Jal) were conjoined in a place that I believe could be surgically corrected at birth, and their survival was promising.  Shawna & John left for Philadelphia last Wednesday where they would stay until the birth of their boys.  This they did, however long story short the boys did not survive.  Kal & Jad ran into our fathers arms Monday afternoon.  Shawna delivered the boys yesterday morning at 11am eastern time.  According to facebook the delivery went well, the boys are beautiful, tiny feet were casted, and memories were made with these 2 very precious gifts of God.  Our worldly desires are to hold these babies on this earth alive and well, however God had other plans (better plans).  He knows best, beyond our understanding.  Kal & Jad were called home to be with with our Lord and Savior.  We will have to wait a little longer to meet these special boys, but that is okay.  We can find rest in God.  I found myself consumed with this tragedy, yet I also found myself celebrating and singing praises to our awesome Lord for the lives that Kal & Jad lived to the fullest in their mothers womb.  I sat on my bed yesterday morning from 10:40 am to 11:30am signing praises, blaring Chris Tomlin music, on my knees, jumping up and down, and glorifying His wondrous works.  Jad & Kal have shown the light to so many individuals.  More heard about the amazing God we serve because of their precious little lives than many of us will ever share in a lifetime.  Thank you Mitchell Family for shining.  Thank you for giving all the glory to God.  What an inspiration you are.  

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken." Psalms 34:17-20

Yellow

This is what Jake eats. Yellow food. :)

No Reservations

I woke up Saturday morning, rolled over and asked Jake...so where do you want to go? Make a decision. Topsail was the decision and any other plans would be decided along the way, including hotel reservations. We packed up the car, dropped Zoe off at the Bed and Biscuit, and hit the highway. Along the way we saw a billboard for a place to stay, called the number, and booked a room. Check! Reservations! We ended up spending a majority of the afternoon in Surf City, just down the road from Topsail. We witnessed a beach wedding, watched a jeep get stuck in the sand right next to the wedding ceremony (idiots), and laughed at Jake as he was the only boogie boarder in the vicinity other than the 5 year old with mask goggles on. Everyone else was a legitimate surfer haha. He felt like a pretty cool kid I'm sure. Topsail and Surf City were great places to go for fun in the sun and great surf, not so great for cute beach homes and shops. We packed our things around four and hit up a couple stores in search of a beach sticker for our collection displayed on our cooler (I know. We are pretty cool kids). We then headed for Wilmington where we spent the night, had a nice dinner, indulged in the greatest homemade waffle cone with pb and chocolate ice cream, and walked around the downtown shopping area. We spent Sunday afternoon at Wrightsville Beach. Once again, the waves were amazing! They were bigger than I've ever seen. Warnings were on the news that morning for high tide (7 to 9 ft at Wrightsville and higher in other areas). Jake and I had a blast with our duo boogie boards. We were out there for hours...until I about drown to my death. It was the scariest moment of my life. Jake and I decided we wanted to catch one of the really really big waves. We watched another guy ride the inside of one and we wanted to do the same. So I was paddling and paddling, fighting the current with all my strength. I definitely made it out there to the "big wave." I made it too far in fact. I couldn't touch and SLAM. The wave nailed me. It sucked me down further and further and the current carried me harder and harder. It felt like I would never find the surface for air. My boogie board ripped from my wrist and I was tossed inside the wave like a rag doll. Eventually I surfaced to only be slammed by another wave. Eventually I was able to swim out with whatever little energy I could muster. That was the end of my boogie boarding for the day. Lesson learned. Don't ever ever think you are a strong enough swimmer to fight the ocean. The ocean always wins. I was fearless, but no longer will I seek out the biggest wave. I think I'll be perfectly content riding the 5 footers :) All in all it was a great anniversary weekend! Stay posted. Video coming very soon, as in tomorrow. Jake put it together. Pretty funny tid bit of our weekend adventure with no reservations!

Noted,
Liz

Puke X 3 = Love

WARNING. If blogs about 3 year anniversaries and love make you want to throw up in your mouth a little, do not continue reading. I just wanted to give you a heads up :)

Today, September 15th, 2010 Jake and I are celebrating our 3rd anniversary! I've come to the conclusion that I'm pretty much the luckiest girl on the face of the earth. I married my best friend, co-pilot (that's what Jake calls me), and well...let's be honest, the list could go on. I know it's a little corny, and maybe slightly annoying to some, but I wrote a letter back in junior high or high school. It was more of a prayer to God about my future spouse. It was a very detailed prayer about every single thing I wanted in my life partner. I listed everything from looks, to personality, to the most important one of all....someone that loves God, even more than he loves me. Well, God answered every single prayer request. I spend every single day of my life waking up to this guy, I spend every morning getting ready while listening to my husband sing in the shower, I still get butterflies when he puts his hand around my waist in public, I still get giddy when he walks in the door after a long day at work. Jake, I am so thankful for you. Thank you for being the provider in our family in every single way. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for marrying me 3 years ago today. September 15th, 2007 was the most amazing day of my life, not only because the flowers were perfect, the dancing was amazing, and that we were surrounded my our closest family and friends, but because you called me your wife.

Here are some pictures of our very special day.

Love,
Elizabeth WINFIELD

P.S. I gave Jake the letter/prayer that I wrote before he even existed on the day of our wedding.

OH, and sorry if you puked.


Jake and I decided not to do gifts this year. Instead we are heading to the beach this weekend (that is, if Jake is off work). However, I arrived home from work this afternoon to a few surprises. :)





This was the best weekend of my life! I wish I could do it over and over and over again...with the same guy!

TODAY is a New Day!

Today is a new day. Last night I had a minor breakdown (and it doesn't help that it is that time of the month. I'm sure Jake is thrilled with me for sharing this with the entire world). I have always been a worrier. I am constantly replaying things I've said in my head, asking Jake constantly "is that bad," worried about finding the job of my dreams, worried about if people like me, worried if God likes me, worried that I'm a bad person, worried that I'm too nice of a person, worried about the next thing I'm going to worry about, you get the idea. I have issues haha. Anyway, all this to say here are the words to focus on. If you are feeling discouraged today maybe this will help you too.

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious about nothing, but in everything, through prayer and humble pettition, with thanksgiving make your requests known to God. And the peace that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

P.S. Thanks Christie for emailing this verse to me today. Special thank you's also to my small group that listens and prays for me, friends that ask me out for coffee, sister that listens to me sob even though she has enough stress of her own, and a mom for reassuring me things will be ok. Love you all!

Love & Rockets,
Liz

Wanna Be Outdoorsmen

Jake, Zoe and I ventured over to Harris Lake. We thought a good old hike would be good for all 3 of us. We decided that we need to do more outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, rock climbing....you know, cool things liket that. Plus it's a good excuse to buy cool North Face gear and to go to REI. Today it became very clear we were wanna be outdoorsman. Everything starts off great. The weather is wonderful, the sun is shining, families hiking & biking, I've got the tennis shoes on, and my cubs hat on to block myself from ticks. We walk a little deeper discussing how we need to do hikes at least twice a week. Then the swatting starts in, and the dog is panting like crazy. The experienced hikers around us knew to bring dog bowls and they knew to cover themselves in bug spray. These are things we failed to do. Jake and I came to the conclusion we had enough bites. I believe Jake words were something along the lines of "let's find the quickest trail out of here." Needless to say my husband is perfect for me haha. So we find the the quickest trail out of the tick and stick infested beautiful outdoors straight to our 4-runner. Thank the Lord! Trust me, it doesn't end there. The entire ride home I am jumping up and down in my seat as I feel the bugs crawling all over me. I think I found 3 ticks on my body before even getting home. We finally arrive at the front door of home sweet home, strip down our clothes and check each other like we're animals in the wild. We clear our bodies of ticks, them we move to the dog and find 4 more. Ugh this outdoors things is quite the process. Needless to say I don't think Jake and I will be camping anytime soon. We'll stick to the hotels, and next time we head into the great outdoors we'll be a little more prepared.

Love & Rockets,
Liz

New Shoes

My new shoes arrived today!

Swing those doors wiiiide open

Patience.
Guidance.
Understanding.
Faith.
Trust.
Positivity.
Motivation.
These are the words that I'm trying to fill my head with. I am consumed with the desire for the job of my dreams, and I will get there one way or another. I will get my foot in that door. I want to continue down the path of event planning, but on an entirely new level than ever before. I want to do more than create amazing events. I want to create memories. I know, I know, I am soooo cheesy. This is what I am good at though. I want to be able to turn a 3 year olds world upside down with the most amazing birthday party featuring the cutest cupcakes you've ever laid eyes on. I want to design breath taking weddings, I want to throw showers for baby bumps and giddy brides. I think about all of the other job possibilities out there and whether I'm using my talents to the best of my ability. Event planning...this is where I need to be. One door always leads to another. I'm praying doors will be opened and that the right people will cross my path. God has a plan for me. It always comes back to His timing doesn't it?

Love & Rockets,
Liz

First time try at hot pink cupcakes for Meghan's Bachelorette Party, "Pampered in Pink." We had a spa themed party, decorated with every shade of pink imaginable. We painted our toes in pink nail polish, decorated the room with various shades of pink Martha Stuart tissue balls, nibbled on pink cupcakes, snacked on lipstick shaped cookies and pink candy necklaces, sipped on strawberry daiquiris with pink straws in pink cups, and sent everyone home with pink spa themed gifts. What a fun night!

In love!

My sweet Indy Poo!

$5 Frames

Found these at A.C. Moore (It's like Hobby Lobby) for $5 a piece! I was pretty excited to finally have something to showcase my little treasures I've been finding around NC. By treasures I mean concert flyers, event announcements, etc.

Life Update

This summer has been absolutely insane, yet amazing. I am blessed with family and friends that take time out of their busy schedules to visit us in NC. First on the list was the fam, then i went home for Kat's graduation, soon after Jake's family came for the birth of my very first niece, Indiana, then I went home for Meghan & Dave's wedding (that was a quick trip for sure), my sister and her chicas came for an entire week of beach, shopping, concerts, laughs, piercings, eating, etc, our good friend Tony (one of Jake's Truman Roommates) came with his new and amazing girlfriend, my dear friend Sarah will be getting in this coming Saturday, and then I get to go home again to move Kat into college. That sentence seemed to go on forever. I still fit in a part time job at the bakery when I'm home. In the time that I'm not working or hanging out with visitors I've been truly enjoying getting to know new friends. Jake and I were recently looking for a house or town home to rent, however we did not have much luck finding anything, so we finally came to the conclusion to stay put for another year, save up, and buy a house next fall. Jake and I have decided to get more involved at our new church. Check it out at www.summitrdu.com. Watching my dad and his passion for benevolence at The Crossing inspired Jake and I to try this ministry team here. We are meeting with a couple staff members for dinner next week to discuss how we can connect. I'm excited to see how God is going to use us in this area. Soooo other than lot's of flying, visitors, eating baked goods, and meeting new people nothing much is going on. Keep you eye out for some interesting blogs. Moving the little sister to college will be interesting for sure. She's getting so grown up, and here roommate has changed 3 times now. We've gone from a debate team champ from KC, to a foreign exchange student from Zimbabwe, to a girl from STL. Who knows, she might have a new one again tomorrow. We'll keep you posted haha.

Love & Rockets,
Liz

Whirlwind

I'm not sure why I am taking time to blog this morning. There are so many other things on my plate that I should be tending to. I did get things off to a good start today with a run. Katie, Laura, and Laura convinced me to start training with them for a half marathon. Do I enjoy running? No. Do I enjoy being with friends and being healthy? Yes, therefore I will continue on with these hopeful ideas of working toward the half marathon taking place this November in Raleigh. This goal seems far in sight, but with a little dedication and drive, and a few pushes by the girls I think I can do it.... I THINK.

This weekend Jake and I head back to Illinois for Meghan and Dave's wedding. It is going to be a whirlwind of a couple days, but I can't wait to catch up with everyone and be home with the fam, even if it is for a brief moment. I should probably wear my running shoes because i'm pretty sure every second of our time in Quincy will be full. Schedule, arrive in STL around 10am Friday and home by noonish. Nails and dress alteration appointments. Squeeze in time with fam and girls. Rehearsal. Saturday - Wedding day appointments and festivities. Celebrate like a rock star. No bed. Depart STL for RDU Sunday morning @ 7am. THEN an entire week of more fun because Kathryn and 2 of her friends are coming back to NC with us! Beach time, pool time, shopping time, FUN time!

I'll fill you in when i have time to sit down and breath.

Love & Rockets,
Liz

What a week...

Wow, what a week this has been. Baby Indiana James-Orion Winfield was born a week ago today! She is precious, and I can't wait to watch her grow up! HOWEVER, I don't think Jake and I will be having any little ones in the near near future ;). It sure is a lot of work, just as I imagined. Jake's parents arrived in NC about a week ago. It's been CRAZY, but good.

Boogie Boards, Fried Green Tomatoes, Baby and Iced Lattes

I haven't blogged in a while. Jake is video gaming it up right now so thought I would give everyone a quick update on our life in NC. This summer is definitely a busy one, but wonderful! My family was able to visit us for about a week. We toured Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, did some shopping, boogie boarded at Wrightsville Beach (this is one of the beaches Nicholas Sparks writes about in his books), got some pool time in at the apartment, went to the Raleigh Farmers Market, ate a ton of southern food including fried green tomatoes and fried pickles, and did a lot of sweating in the insanely hot weather we are having right now. Today was 100 degrees. There are only 2 places to spend your time during these hot days...in the pool or inside! Jake's fam is coming at the beginning of July! Baby Indiana should be making her entrance into the world next week! Becky is hoping no later...she is pretty miserable. I can only imagine how horrible it must be 9 months prego in 100 degree heat! She's the cutest pregnant lady i've ever seen though :). I'm going to finish drinking my delicious iced mocha latte from Dunkin' Donuts. I'll try to stay on top of this blogging thing from now on.

Love & Rockets,
Liz

P.S. I am now blogging in style on my new mac. Ohhhh how i love it. RIP Dell Laptop from college :) If anyone ever wants to skype let me know!

Downtown Raleigh & New Friends

Here is a hint of what Downtown Raleigh is like. This doesn't do it justice. I'll have to take better pics.




We ate at this great restaurant tonight in downtown Raleigh. It is called Raleigh Times. It's in an old newspaper building...very cool! The inside is great, but it was too nice to eat inside. The first picture is the coffee shop, a little further down is the restaurant/bar.















I know, it looks like I got crazy with the crayola marker, but really this is me trying to be artistic with the henna. I know, I know... don't be jealous...









This is our new friend Katie and her absolutely adorable little girl Addison! She is sportin' some pink sunglasses that I got her at Target!


Having a blast in NC!

Love & Rockets,
Liz

Beautiful on the Inside & Out...my sister

HE amazes me

HE truly amazes me! Jake and I have been praying about a church home and friendships in the RDU area. God has answered both prayers this week. We attended a church called Summit last Sunday and LOVED it! Jake and I are definitely going to continue attending. We met some fabulous young couples. This morning I had coffee with Katie and her little girl Addison (who is absolutely PRECIOUS). It was truly a joy getting to know these two wonderful girls! I hope a friendship truly blossoms with Katie & the rest of the wonderful people Jake and I met at the Summit! I have never felt so welcomed by a group of people. You know how some churches have these posse's that flock toward the "new people" and it is their mission to "be friends" with you in a fake way? Well...it wasn't like that at all at this church. I can't wait to see what God has planned for Jake and me at this church. God answers prayers over and over again. I keep learning the more I follow Him and put my trust in Him the better things work out. God continues to guide the way, and answer my prayers...but it is important to remember it is ALL in His timing, NOT ours. Patience, prayer, and faith our the key words I have to constantly remind myself of since our move to NC. So far so good!

I also receive some sad news yesterday afternoon. I can't expand at this time, however the following verse sticks out to me.
Lamentations 3:32-33
"Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men."

Isaiah 40: 28-31
The Lord is the everlasting God the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.:"

Isaiah 41: 9-10
I said "You are my servant"; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Love & Rockets,
Liz

Raleigh Farmers Market and Flea Market

Today I went to the Raleigh Farmers Market and Raleigh Flea Market. I had a ball! It would have been more fun if Jake didn't have to work and could have joined me, but I still made some great finds. I would have taken pictures of the actual markets but my camera batteries were dead, go figure. I'll take pics next time I go, which I'm sure will be very soon.

Here are my farmers market purchases. I'm big on organic, local meat. I recently watched the documentary Food Inc. and it ruined me. Don't worry these cows were fed grass, not corn. I also got some nice thick bacon and tomatoes for some blt's or just b's in Jake's case.



Here are my flea market finds. I got the picture talked down from $12 to $8. I got this little side table talked down from $25 to $15.







Zoe was glad I came home.



Love & Rockets,
Liz