Compassion

I love blogs thanks to my friend Anna!  She really got me reading blogs and so now I have quite a few that I follow.  I saw this idea on a blog that I follow and had to share.  I think this would be an awesome gift to give this Christmas…or anytime of the year!

 

The charity is Compassion.  It is a Christian based organization that focuses on sponsorship for children in poverty.  They raise money to help give children and families clean water, educational supplies, medical equipment, housing and the list goes on.  They sponsor a gift catalog and you can go online to pick out the gifts you would like to purchase to help these families in severe need.  I know my family has been blessed beyond belief and know that a gift like this would fill their hearts more than a stocking full of candy. 

Check it out!

http://www.compassion.com/catalog.htm

It Could Be You

It’s pretty obvious what’s on my mind based on this blog.  It’s kind of funny actually to go back and read through some of the posts and they typically directly correlate to something that’s going on with me or around me in my life.  Tonight I am worried.  Maybe worried isn’t the best word, but a heavy heart no doubt. 

Did you know it was breast cancer awareness month?  You probably would have to be living under a rock if you didn’t, but none the less I hope you’ve thought about it.   A dear friend from childhood received shocking news Friday afternoon.  Earth shattering news at the age of 28.  Twenty-eight.  A wife and a mother of a little one received news she had Stage 3 breast cancer.  Absolutely devastating for her.  However, despite the shock and worry she is facing this head on.  This girl is tenacious, free spirited and hilarious so there is no doubt in my mind she will beat this.  It’s just who she is.  This doesn’t mean that she will not need a lot of prayers and positive aspirations as she takes on this journey.  Just because she is brave doesn’t mean she can do it alone. 

You hear about people getting breast cancer all the time…nearly once a week you hear about a new person who either has breast cancer or has beaten breast cancer.  It’s always So and So’s Mother or that girl you went to high school with or maybe someone else’s friend.  It’s just not usually someone you really know especially when you’re my age.  Maybe that’s changing though, maybe my age is the new norm for breast cancer…it’s scary to think, but you do hear about it.  It’s sickening really how common cancer has become.

I hope you take this month seriously.  I know it kicked me into reality hearing this information.  I find it very brave of her to make the appointment to find out more about something she questioned.  I guess the lesson is if you feel something that doesn’t seem right, take the benefit of the doubt and get it checked.  After all, it could happen to you as it did for this incredible and brave young woman.

Find more info about breast cancer here:

http://ww5.komen.org/

Innocent and Spirited

If you're not reading this story...you should be.  It's tough to read how such an innocent baby could be so uncared for in another country.  Thank God she has found two that loved her before they even held her.  The strength and spirit in Abi is unbelievable and it's almost like she knows why she's on this journey.

http://maemcconnell.blogspot.com/

Have You Heard?

It's no surprise what my three new favorite albums are right now.  Wanted to give you just a taste of what you're missing if you haven't already bought these new records. 

                   Away From the World by Dave Matthews Band

"Mercy"

"Gaucho"

Babel by Mumford & Sons

"I Will Wait"

"Holland Road"

Born & Raised by John Mayer

"Something Like Olivia"

"The Age of Worry"

Lord knows I have to include some country to add to your playlist too!  These two are pretty new releases that are A-MA-ZING!

Gary Allan "Every Storm"

Zac Brown Band "Goodbye in Her Eyes"

Hey St. Jude

I am a super sucker for the Beatles and sappy non-profit videos.  Combine them together and what do you have?! 

ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

Check this out and turn up the volume!
http://www.heystjude.org/

JSB in town!

John Sutton will be playing at Brookhaven Friday night!!!  Amazing band, I've raved about them before, so I won't repeat myself.  If you're in Memphis and looking for something fun to do Friday night you should check them out!  I know I'll be there and taking my parents with me!

Libby Lou

If you know me, then you know one of the loves of my life.  They always say a dog is a man’s best friend, but that doesn’t even say the half of it.  I’m pretty much obsessed.  I say all the time that it’s not fair that she’s so cute because she’s hogging all the cuteness from the other dogs of the world.  This post may only be enjoyed by myself, George and my Mom, but how can I not sure how cute she is?!

Watching Big Brother last night

 

Not even possible to say "no"



Two of her favorite things: a shoe and a toy

You think she's spoiled?

Picking out a treat and a toy...

Chasing water

Yep, I'm pretty much obsessed, but she likes it best that way and so do I!