Memorial day..

Today is Memorial day.  Ok, ok, today isn't Memorial day, but who says that we can only celebrate it on one day?  Shouldn't we remember it always?  Any way, I was feeling patriotic today, so....What does Memorial day mean to anyone?  How many people really sit and think about it?  Or, how many people actually silently thank those soldiers who are daily giving their lives for our freedom?

Freedom is NOT free and many, many soldiers have given their lives for it.  Young men, barely 20 years of age die almost every day defending out country.  Older men who have families here in the states, die almost every day defending YOUR freedom, YOUR liberties, OUR country!

Having had two grandfather's who fought in the war, (World War II) I know that they went through a lot of stuff.  Living in dirty clothes for days, not getting warm meals three times a day, if they got to eat even once a day on some days, and sleeping on hard beds, or the ground, knowing that the next day could be your last.

Let's remember to thank those that defend our country. Soldiers, Navy men, and officers alike. 

Happy Memorial day! Don't forget how we have gotten and kept our Freedom.....

One Nation UNDER GOD!  "Give me Liberty, or give me death!".  God bless America!

"I pray that we do not forget the awesome power of Our God, of whom our Country is under in all things.  Let us remember to thank God for this Country, for out freedom, for our liberties. Freedom to worship Him as we choose, Freedom to teach out children as we choose, and Freedom to defend our country. Amen."

Sarah

Go and visit THIS link! Neat video...

Thank you!!!!

Alright, I don't have my fingers bound up as much, so I can type a little easier.  :-)

So, I want to thank a few people.  First off,  thank you to Samantha who hosted this wonderful fashion show.  It has been such a blast and I have really enjoyed getting to meet new girls out there who are striving to dress modestly! For those of you who may not dress in skirts and dresses all the time, I hope you were encouraged to see all the other girls out there doing it.  It is truly a wonderful thing to be feminine.  It is what God made us to be, and we need to be feminine!  I will hopefully be doing a longer post sometime soon on Femininity, so be watching out for it. :-)

I also want to thank my very, very dear frien, Ellie!!  She has been such a sport and dear and has posted the last two days for me.  She was even able to squeeze in a minute yesterday (which was extremely busy for her!) to get a post done.  Thank you so much, dear!!! I love you!!

Also, for those of you whoare probably wondering... I am going to do my give away in honor of my birthday.  So, when my birthday gets a lil' closer, I will be starting the give away!!  So, be sure to keep watching for your chance to enter!  The rules are going to be a little different than most give aways, but hopefully nothing too dramatic. lol!

I hope everyone has enjoyed the fashion show!! I know I certainly did!! :-)

In Christ Alone,
Sarah

Too bad I don't have a camera with video... could take a video so show y'all how *talented* I am. =D ;-) lol
Playing piano -BOTH HANDS- using my left thumb only! lol!!!!! Quite interesting, actually.  Everyone would probably have gotten a good laugh from it! =D

The Lord has blessed us, and kept us!

I just wanted to share some of the wonderful things the Lord has done in our life. My heart is brimming with thankfulness!

First of all, Dad quit his mortgage job and, therefore, was unemployed for a while. However, after praying a lot about different job options, Daddy is now training with Northwest Mutial (life insurance). He has a lot of work to do, but we are all very pleased with how it is going. The Lord has certainly guided him and Mama as they decided what would be the best option.

Secondly, some dear friends of ours have been so kind and truly blessed us by buying us lots of groceries. Rice, beans, vegetables, fruits, laundry soap, dish soap, and all the other things that are more necessary. God has truly blessed us in such a rich way.

These things have reminded me that He will never forsake us! He is always looking out for us, and it is through our weaknesses that He is made perfect.

I have been blessed with a WONDERFUL family as well. A Daddy and a Mama who love me dearly, and who are doing their best to bring up their children in the Lord. They have been there for me countless times. Daddy is always giving advice on life matters and other things. Mama is my best friend and confidant. She and I have had so many wonderful, intellectual conversations, cried together, and have gone through many growing experiences together as we both strive to encourage each other in the Lord.

I also have 3 wonderful siblings. 1 sister, who is my favorite big sis, and 2 sweet, funny, ornery brothers. Rebecca is my "bestest" friend and has been SO encouraging through my growing up years. She shares different encouraging thoughts with me that help me in my Walk with Him and is always there for me when I just need to talk and cry on a shoulder. She is also always interested in the things I make, write, or do.

My two wonderful brothers help me keep up my spirits when life gets me down. Those two goofy, rambunctious, loveable boys are 2 of my biggest fans in the many things I do. They will always sit on my bed and listen as I read some of my stories out loud to them or just want to talk. We have had lots of fun with each other and several interesting experiences. If one is in trouble, it was usually all of us in trouble. We do a lot together out on the ranch. Chase cows around in the pasture, swing in the barn, play swords (I am always the lady in distress while my two handsome knights come and save me), jump in the hay, and have competitions of various sports. Many times they have been the source of my "giggle box" being turned over.

I am thanking the Lord for the many things He has provided me with. I have clothes to wear, food to eat, a roof over my head, a bed to sleep in, a family who loves me, and, most of all, a Heavenly Father who is always taking care of me.

In our Lord Jesus Christ,
Sarah