Daisy

 I look out the window the birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune or out of place
I walk to the meadow and stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl on her wedding day

So why do I worry?
Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need
You know what I need

{lyrics from Your Love is Strong by Jon Foreman}

Summer is my busy season. And it all starts tomorrow. My posts will be few and far between as will my rests. Today I heard such an encouraging sermon about finding rest both spiritually and physically though Christ. Such encouraging words.  What sermons or devotions have you heard or read that have been an encouragement to you?

White Lilacs

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Use me.

Teach me.

Mold me.

God, I so desperately want to be nothing but yours.

I thank you for who you are, for what you have done for me and my family.

Lord, show me how to Love.

Show me how to be the women you want me to be.

Help me to trust you, to search for you, to be disciplined and loyal.

God, be so present in me that no man can deny your existence.

Help me to pray boldly loudly, and constantly.

I am yours God.

I love you.

Daily Doodle – So Far.

I present to you week two of my year long project. This months theme is a daily doodle. I am glad I chose a simple theme for the first month because, man, it’s been insane around here! Here is what I have been up to.

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- Dusty.

Photo Session – Prom

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Taking these prom photos for my friends Mikayla and Kyle was so much fun! The day before the shoot the weather was perfect, the sun was out with light loud coverage and I was so excited for the photo session the next day. But of course, the weather changed and back to dingy, cold, rainy […]

Daily Doodle – Strenth. …wait, where is the G?

Beggining week two (day 8) of my self-imposed daily doodle challenge, and I am surprisingly happy with todays doodle.

I am the kind of artist that makes something and re-makes something until I am 100% satisfied with something. This sounds like a good quality, but let me let you in on a little secret; it’s not. I am constantly painting over things and crumpling up paper. The worst is all of a sudden remorse sets in and I wish I hadn’t. This was one of those times (so basically every time is one of those times for me) but yesterday as I picked up the canvas that has been painted, repainted and painted over several times I thought to myself, “Self, you need to grow up and realize your nor perfect. Have faith that you can make something that you are proud of with out doubting and eventually throwing it away.” And that is exactly what I set out to do.

. . .but, then. . .

Okay, so I am so bad at spelling! See, this is the kind of stuff I do:

I spent hours on this painting and setting up the letters perfectly. I even spelt it correctly at first, then in putting it on the board accidentally flopped the letters!!

(In case you are like me and didn’t see it I spelt shine like this ‘shnie’ I’m not sure if you know this, but that is definitely not the correct spelling!) So, I think we can all conclude I am awful at spelling.

Anyways, as I am sure you have guessed, I misspelled a word. I got all the way through and realized I forgot the G in strength. Ugh! Are you kidding me!? I thought. I was so upset.

Then, I realized something and what a wonderful ah-ha moment it was. I realized that even though I see mistakes and flaws God sees this for my intent behind it; as worship glorifying and loving him. He doesn’t see mistakes; he sees beauty.

But then I thought, (Oh, why yes, there is more…) THEN I thought, isn’t that odd that it was the ‘G’ I happened to forget. It was odd to me because strength is a trait I admire the most, strength in almost every form is incredibly important to me and therefore I strive for strength…but with out a ‘G’? It was such a bold reminder (as if it was written on my forehead) that ‘G‘od is where my strength should come from. Otherwise, the strength I think I am experiencing is meaningless.

After I finished the big verse I decided to clutter the canvas with other versus I cherish. I did this because this peice of art changed from my attempt at success to an act of worship. God used my silly spelling mistake in such a mighy way.

- Dusty.

Daily Doodle – So Far

Week one and I am already struggling! What the heck, right!? I knew this would be tough, but on week one! I didn’t even do something on the second day (yep, on day two I already had to practise a little grace on myself!) It’s killing me! I need to find a groove. This next week I am going to focus on using the materials right in front of me.

Thurdays Best and a Photo Walk

I’m not gonna lie, this Thursday is ALREADY (at 10:28 am) kicking my butt. Ugh. Yep, and on a Thursday too. So, to be honest I am struggling finding something worthy celebrating. Then again, tonight my friend and I go on our weekly ‘Thursday’s Best Dinner” (That’s right! we have a Thursdays best dinner. There is a local pub (Pints and Quarts, it is actually in the capital mall) that serves $5.00 steak or fish and chips on Thursdays. BEST THING EVER! I can not wait to cut into that steak!

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Also, a challenge. On this beautiful day I encourage you to go on a photo walk in a mundane place (even though Jay’s Farm stand is far from mundane, I think you understand what I am getting at). Don’t let the quality or type of camera you have stop you.  I find photo walks are a little more fun with a buddy. So grab a friend, your camera (even if that means your phone) and go have a mundane adventure!

Here are some photo walks I did with my phone: Downtown Olympia, WA; Camp; Goerge Town, CA

Please Enjoy!

- Dusty.