It feels like chaos, but somehow there's Peace

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Ha! It is true Anti Monkey Butt does exist! It just cracks me up (no pun intended-well maybe)! Why... Danielle... why, would you even blog about this, you ask?  Well...my incredible husband will be doing a bike ride this ENTIRE week. Starting at the very top of Alabama and finishing at the very bottom of Alabama! I. KNOW.    I can see your face now....CRAZY! 

Brandon, along with a team of Children Pastor's throughout Alabama, will be raising money for the BGMC to help dig wells in Africa (to have clean water).  To keep up with his journey check out his blog at http://brandondoss.blogspot.com/

Please keep them in your prayers!

Accepting that I am not called to an easy life. I am called to a purposeful life!

I am currently studying the book of Esther with Beth Moore. Glor.i.ous. It is amazing, I am most sure I have mentioned this in the past, but everyday gets better and better.  Run to the store and GET IT! 

Right now I am reading where Mordecai is urging Esther to go to the king and plea for deliverance for all of the Jews.  Not an easy task, espically when it could possibly mean death on Esther's behalf! Imagine what Esther had to weigh in the balance... life for her people OR death for herself and her people! I can hardly decide what I want for dinner, much less weighing out that decision! Thankfully, Esther had a Godly Uncle who reminded her that Esther had come to the royal position for such a time as that! (Esther 4:14)

Going through hard times in life are inevitable. It's what you do during that time that will define you.  

"God has profoundly used the conviction that those heightened times of decision in my toughest trials could be "make or break it" moments in my destiny. Much like Mordecai suggested, I always knew God would accomplish His will and do what He intended, but if I made a man-ward (vs. Godward) decision, I'd be left out of a loop that would eventually mean everything to me.

... In the times of greatest struggle when you make the Godward decision over convenience, earthly comfort, or carnal pleasure, you too have come to a critical moment in the fulfillment of your destiny. A defining moment. " - Beth Moore (Esther)

Finally!!!

I have finally been tagged!! Woooohoooo!!!!!!!! Yes, I am a dork... and well... I am totally okay with that!!!

Are you ready to get your jingle on? You better believe it!!! I <3 Christmas!!! I mean like nobodies business! Serious- I plan to be Mrs. Claus when I grow up :)

1. Day after thanksgiving shopping with my momma! We wake up at the crack of dawn to fight crowds for things we have no idea what we will do with... but by golly it was 75% off! I love doing this with my momma, she is the best to shop with!

2. Decorating my house with all of our cute decorations and putting up the Christmas tree!

3. Christmas Candles- love love love!

4. Christmas movies of any kind! Old and new!!! Elf is definitely my favorite! "Santa.. I know him!!!!!!!" Hahahaha!!

5. Sitting in my house with all of the lights out except the Christmas tree- Beautiful!!!

6. Christmas music!!!!!! I would dare you to challenge me on any sing off! I got this!

7. This year in particular- knowing that I will be home for Christmas!!!! And, yes I plan on singing up until the day I am home for Christmas :)

8. Apple Cider, Egg Nog, Hot Chocolate, Cookies, Gingerbread Men..... bring on the baking!!

9. Dirty Santa at the Christmas Parties.... there ain't no shame in my game! Go big or go home :)

And finally.....

10. Spending time with our families and laughing and eating and smiling and playing and sleeping and ohhhh the memories!

This is the year we got engaged! A little blury

It was one of my favorite moments!

Our Christmas Tree 2007
Me and Brandon 2007
I take after my daddy :) Merry Christmas!

If only there were coffee...

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and glory are in His Sanctuary. Psalms 96 4:6

Read it again slowly.

One of my favorite bloggers Jenny was so pumped about Beth Moore's new bible study Esther coming out I knew I HAD to get it! LOVE IT! This morning I was able to sit on our balcony and enjoy the beautiful weather as I began with Day 2 of Esther. All I would have needed was a copy of coffee..... heaven :) Anyhow, when I read this scripture I knew I had to put it on here for you to read.

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and glory are in His Sanctuary.

MANY MANY MANY O Times I am worn down, frustrated, and all I wanna do is bust a crazy on somebody because of all that surrounds me and my family. But when I seek Him in His Sanctuary The Word is true when you are renewed with His strength and glory.

If you are there and just slap tired of what is happening, seek the Lord who made the Heavens- whose splendor and majesty are before Him. Find His strength and see His glory!

Fall Pictures- Beach Style ;)

Happy Fall!!!

Without doubt... Autumn is my favorite time of the year. I just love what is has to offer!

The weather and the leaves are changing and it is perfect for a bowl of chili paired with Alabama football! This season just makes me smile :) I also love love love the fact that I can now wear my fall boots with my denim jacket! Yes, Autumn is in full swing and I love it!

Life has been wonderful for us here at the beach. I am so thankful to have a God who knows what's best for me! I truly love living down here and ministering with Brandon. I know that us being here is God ordained. Now if only our friends and family from Birmingham would just get on the same page :) j/k!!! But anytime would be great :)

Recently, my family came in for my 25th birthday and it was awesome! I know it's crazy, 25!!! I am still processing this :) Anyhow, my dad and mom, and grandmother and my brothers- Danny and Devin were able to come and celebrate it with us. We went on a dolphin cruise and it was the best! I, along with all of the children on the boat*I refused to move :)* , had THE BEST view. It was great spending time with them and I CAN NOT WAIT to see them for the holidays!

Anyhow, I hope to post pictures soon for your viewing pleasure :)