“Joy and pain, they are but two arteries of the one heart that pumps through all those who don't numb themselves to really living.”

― Ann Voskamp, One Thousand 

Worth

I really think we underestimate our worth on this planet! The Lord, has a purpose for each of us. We impact people everyday, but may not even know it! We can bring joy, and peace to others. It's sad when I read that others are desperate to know their worth! We are worth more than many sparrows! I have had my highs and lows due to depression, but God has kept me strong! He has made me realize that it's not all about me, but it's about HIS plan for me. There are so many things we can do to assist others. When, I get selfish and think only about how I am feeling, that is my indicator to reach out to others. It's an amazing feeling to be loved and give love. We can nurture, love, serve, encourage, and listen to others. I saw this first paragraph and thought how sad! Don't be just what you think you are, be what HE knows you can be ! - Shannon

Burdened, Oh Father

Come to us Father, in our time of burden! We know that your yoke is light, but to let go we must meet you and hand over our load! Letting go is so hard some times, we want to control our lives instead of giving to YOU! Yet, you are patient and gracious! Let us not forget that you are firm with us Lord. We can come to you in the quietness of this night, burdened heart with a messy life! We ask you Lord, to take it all and make it beautiful on our lives!!! Only you can! - Love, Shannon

I pray this weekend that our hearts will be settled, our words would be kind and few if needed, our actions will show LOVE. That our family feels safe together and comforted by each others presence. I pray that we will be peaceful. Lord, bless our time together. Help us enjoy the small things and make memories that will make us giggle in the future! Love, Shannon

I've started painting as a hobby and taking photographs of nature mostly!

New adventures.... it's now April 2015

Where has the time gone! 

I'm sitting here in the low light of my living room. Laptop on a pillow, snuggled in the corner of the couch that I end up in every night! The frustration is high tonight... there has been talk of money, rental property, and refinancing! It makes me weary! I know that nothing material will be coming with me to heaven. I know that it is important for us to use integrity with what has been given to us from God! It's gets so complicated! Life! Money! Responsibilities! It is my desire to make the best decisions I possibly can make with prayer and wise counsel. Yet, I struggle not to be annoyed by the whole thing. My heart beats fast in my chest from the stress of it all! I've asked God all day today for discernment and wisdom. So, why can't I trust that the next steps I have to make are the right steps? I second guess, I worry, I stumble...I stumble because I want to have Faith that steadies my joy and thankfulness! Instead, I crumble with inconsistencies and doubt. I question, instead of having trust! I get tired of my lack of growth. Tired of being greedy for more, rather than thankful for some. We have always had exactly what we needed. Contentment is lost too easily and the reprimand will be firm. Your inconsistency is within you, Shannon Ann...you must be humbled and grow. -Shannon Ann

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KEEP Growing, KEEP Moving ON!