Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts

Friday, January 16, 2015

Happy Birthday Mrs.Wanda!

Happy Birthday to my sweet Mrs.Wanda.

I love you.
I miss you.
I miss your hugs and all our long talks solving my worlds problems.

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Its still hard for me not to come home from work and want to run next door to tell you the funniest thing my coworkers said or did.  Or tell you the latest exciting things happening for me, like learning to hula-hoop.

Sometimes I go and ring your door bell hoping if I wait long enough you'll open up your door  to greet me while giving me the tightest hug and the biggest smile.

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You were my best friend.  Always there for me.  Your heart was as young as me and my soul as old as yours.   We were a perfect pair,  chatting for hours about nothing and everything.  Sipping on our sprite or diet coke.

Walking around your yard admiring your flowers or watching your backyard for deer.   I loved it all.

It means so much that you were so proud of me.  Even over the littlest things that other people might not have found important.  But you understood they were important to me.

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I know your in a better place.  (But i'm still selfish and wish your were here with me and the others who love you as much as I do.)  You have a young and new body with no pain and no sorrows.  (I wonder what that is like?)  Singing   and dancing for the Lord.  Tending your garden.  Keeping the house beside you ready for me.  I can't wait until we can be neighbors again.


This song has helped me so much over the last year.  It helps remind me that this world I'm in is only a temporary home.  And one day I'll move on to where I truely belong.  

Love, KayLeigh



Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Part 2 - " A Romantic Dream"

Part 2
We dance.  And dance some more.  With each new song my feet somehow remember.  After a moment of  of initial fear and doubt,  I feel the King's presence again, I have no idea how, but I begin to lead the dance.
I can only look in your eyes for so long.  I don't know what makes me so overwhelmed when I stare into those deep, woody brown eyes.  I finally lock my eyes to yours.  Forcing myself not to look away.  Your natural, radiant beauty, the most beautiful maiden I've ever laid eyes on surrounds me.   Your face is glowing in the dancing candlelight.  The world is whooshing and swirling around us as we spin and move.  My hand in yours.  

I stare into your eyes.  All the pain, all the longing, everything from the past, the pain of being away from you on the voyage, the pain I caused you by being late, the soreness from the journey, the fear of failure, my lack of confidence, everything-- everything is burned away-- seared away.   Everything that is pure, good, and worthy, is all that remains.  My Love!

"I love you!"  I squeak.

"I love you."  You laugh musically.

Yes. Everything in the world is worth this.

Ah! My Love!

We continue dancing never releasing each other's gaze.  We dance even as the fire grows dim.  I want this night to never end.  But we are both growing tired.  It never occurs to either of us how many hours have past by.

We dance over to the grand old hearth. The embers and fire crackle tiredly.  I lead us to a couch, and we at last sit down together.   Our hands still locked.  All the other guests have been making their way out for a short time.  The whinnying of horses and shouts of drivers can be made out across the dance hall.

I squeeze your hand.  "I've missed you, Princess, I've missed you so much."


"I have send my thoughts and prayers out to you every day since you left.   I love you so much, dearest."

"I love you."

There is much to say, so much to talk about now that we've reunited.   But not right now.  Now is the time for being silently together.   You sigh tiredly and I squeeze your hand.  You squeeze back lightly letting the weariness take over.  You lay your head of my shoulder and close your eyes.  I put my free around around your shoulder and pull you closer to me.   I lean my head gently on yours.

I can see outside that the storm has passed in the early dawn.  The last of the stars are exclaiming the Glory of the Lord.  I hold my tongue just in time as a shooting star streaks across the sky.  Your rhythmic breathing tells me you've passed into the land of sleep.   This day has been perfect.

Oh my beautiful love.

I notice the King watching us.  I understand His look.  He is trusting the life, love, and happiness of His precious daughter  to me.  The well being and future of this precious sweet lamb in my arms is in my hands.  The weight of this crushes me.  And yet I know, He will give me strength.  It is only with Him that we will succeed.  That this magnificent tale will have a happy ending after all.  He will guide us through everything.


And with that thought, I fall asleep joining your dreams.

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And there you have it.  Hope you enjoyed a cheesy sappy romance story.  (From a guys point of view.)

 Even though I'm no longer with the guy who wrote this, he told me to share it on my blog whenever I had the courage to start writing.   If your a hopeless romantic like me, it will inspire you for the future.

Write love letters, and letters just about your life in the moment. Develop pictures and put it all in a box for your future spouse.  It will be a real treat for them down the road.  And it allows your love juices to ooze some lol =D     So have fun dreaming and be patient with God.  He his timing is always perfect.  Never too early, or too late.

And the link below will lead you to a list of bible verses about God's timing.

http://www.openbible.info/topics/gods_timing

~KayLeigh

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Click the link below to read Part 1 of "A Romantic Dream"

http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-romantic-dream-part-1-flashback.html

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"My Religion" will be up soon! (Again sorry about the wait lol)

Monday, February 17, 2014

Messy Monday Videos - 10 Ways to get the Right Guy to like you & 10 Ways to get Girls to Like you

BlimeyCow is my latest YouTube addiction, their videos are funny,  full of wisdom, and to the point.  So I'd love to share some of their 'Messy Mondays' videos with you!
 
And since we're still in the month of Love, I thought I'd share two of their videos (One for Girls and one for Guys)  Enjoy!

"10 Ways to get the Right Guy to Like You"




And so the guys don't feel left out,  "10 Ways to get Girls to Like you"



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"A Romantic Dream"  Part 2  -  Will be uploaded tomorrow!!!

~KayLeigh


Friday, February 14, 2014

"A Romantic Dream" Part 1 *Flashback Friday* V-Day 2014


***Flashback Friday***

So I decided to share a letter that was written to me a few years ago by a former friend and boyfriend.  I've been waiting for a good time to share it, and I think now will be good.  Hope you enjoy Part 1!

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Intro before the Love Letter

Happy Valentine's Day!  Now I know everyone reading this post is in  one of these two camps. Love or Hate Valentine's Day.  The Video below is perfect! LOL =D



HATE  -  I'm single, Valentine's Day is the dumbest most fake holiday ever.  I don't have someone to love, or buy an over-priced sappy card for.  All the pink and red hearts makes me wanna puke! Ect.

LOVE -  I Love Valentine's Day!! And of course I love my significant  other!  I've either already gotten them the perfect gift or I stress til the last minute looking for something that will show how much I love them only to go broke when its over.  Ect.  

So since we're being honest here, I'll pick a side.
I...... am in the group that  Hate valentines day  lol.
And that's why I'm sharing this "Romantic Dream" letter that was written to me.  Even though I'm no longer with the guy who wrote it, it still lets me dream about what the future will bring when I'm ready for love again.  And I hope it encourages all you single people (or people who are  on reserve for the right one, in God's timing) that Love happens to the majority of us. We will blink and it will be upon us.  So in the meantime,  enjoy being single! Do all the things God is calling you to do and continue to discover yourself.

"Daughters (And Sons) of Jerusalem, I charge you:  Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires. "
~ Song of Songs 8.4.

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Close your eyes and dream this with me.

Camelot

I'm riding as fast as I can. It's already dark. Our ship got to the harbor later than expected today because of stormy seas.  I'm still in my lieutenant uniform. This is already my second horse. My little sea-bag of belongings is bouncing up and down with me on the horse.  It's cold and windy. The swirling clouds threaten to erupt in a tremulous storm.  I spur the horse on, faster, faster, faster boy!  Foam streams off the horse. He's wearing out. Oh no! Just a little further! She is waiting for me!

My love!

I cry out as the lighting exploded the whole sky in blinding light. my horse nearly falters, you flash before my eyes as i feel myself begin to crash to the ground--- but God catches the horse, and we are both spared. Heart racing. I'm still alive. I'm still going to see my dearest love.  I'm going to see her tonight!  An eternity goes by. Its raining now.  I don't even hear the thunder anymore.  I'm soaked to the bone. I see the light just in time! As my horse was growing incredibly weary.  I wish dear horse you understood how grateful I am for you. Without you I would not have made it.

I almost leap from my horse.  An attendant with a lantern takes the horse and leads him the to the stables.
"The ball! Is it still on?"  I breathlessly wheeze.   He nods and points across to the hill with the castle.  Bright orange candle lights emanates from within the palace.  Once inside the inn a servant leads me to room to clean myself.   When I was clean to satisfaction,  I find a carriage waiting on me.  Not my carriage.  Not my room in the inn. I'm just a poor serf who was enlisted into the Royal Navy.  The King, in all His blessed Magnificence and Grace, has given me this room, carriage, servants, and more that I could ever need.  And He has given me something---Someone--- else, the greatest and awe-inspiring gift of all.  My love.   His daughter, the Princess.

As I prepare myself for the carriage ride, the servants give me helpful tips,  "Don't shout or run."   "Bow and gently kiss her hand."

It was a short way to the castle.  After all the rushing to get here, I finally had a moment to just breathe and take in the quiet.  Just the clop-clopping of the horses and the rattling of the carriage wheels on the path.  My heart is pounding like a war-drum.  I've got to calm myself.  I can't! I keep thinking of the future.  Walking into the ballroom awkwardly, seeing all the people, seeing you...

I can't understand why she choose me.  I don't even know how to be a gentleman. She probably thinks I've forgotten her. Curse the sea storms for making me late!  She won't want to see me or have me in her presence.  I'll be exposed for who I really am.  A poor, confused, Navy serf who doesn't deserve to be with a lady of her class.

The carriage stops. The door swings open with light dancing into the carriage. I am temporarily blinded.  I step out onto the covered protected path. Gathering what  remains of my courage.  She is in there, my love. I walk up the steps, through the enormous hardwood doors and into the ballroom of the palace.

People are everywhere.  Colors swirling all around the dance floor like school of fish in the sea. (Which I've seen many times from the Ship when near coral reefs.)  The musicians play the lasted music of the times.  The large chandelier and roaring fireplace bring light and warmth to the massive dance hall.  Busy servants move to and from keeping plenty of food and drink on the tables.

This is all I notice in a second, until i focus on the real reason for being there. I continuing searching the crowd not seeing the face I was longing for.  I assumed the worst that she had retired and left the ball early since i hadn't shown up yet.  Oh my dear love, will you ever forgive me? If only i could have ridden faster! never joined the Na---

My heart stops.  I see you. I SEE YOU!  My Love!  I legs feel all wobbly and I look to see you haven't noticed me yet.  What will I say when I approach you. What do I do?  Oh yes, courtesy , no she'll do that. No, she won't do that to someone beneath her class.   I kiss her hand??? What if she doesn't extend her hand to me??? Stay calm and don't run to her.  I realize I was shouting when the group closest to me finally hustles away from me whispering.  I've forgotten how to dance! And I'm starting to sweat now, and if i don't stop running my hands through my hair I'll mess it up again.

"She's waiting for you, my son."  The King is beside me.

I gasp, "Your Majesty! Why?"  I bow quickly.

"Do not ask why. Trust in Me.  She is waiting."   With that said He swiftly walks away from me, leaving me with a courage that in not my own.   Time slows as I walk towards you.  I see nothing else, only you, looking as radiant as the morning sun shining over a blooming field of wildflowers.   I feel the King's presence give me strength., As I approach the Daughter of the King.   I walk up and bow just a bit too quickly.

"Your Highness,"  I stammer a little too loudly.   You turn with one quick pivot and swish of your dress. A smile dances across your face as your eyes meet mine.  You raise your hand to me,  "Lieutenant."  I grip your hand tightly not wanting to let go.  You don't seem to care.  I kiss your outstretched hand with trembling lips.  I don't let go of your hand.

"May I... have this dance?  Your Highness?"  I tack on the end.

Her unattempts to keep from laughing have me confused.  "Of course you may, my gentleman."

My heart melts as you pull me to the dance floor.

My love!

Stay Tuned for part 2 of "A Romantic Dream"  on Tuesday.   Have a great weekend everyone! And Happy Valentine's Day! May you know how much you are loved!

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If you liked this post,  check out last years Valentine's post (2013)

http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2013/02/yellow-flowers-on-valentines-day2013.html


P.S.    I will continue the Skillet Saturday with you guessed it!  "My Religion"  really soon!

Peace, Love Skillet <3   KayLeigh

Monday, January 20, 2014

Picture Quotes - God seems far away


Found this pic on facebook last week,  Such a cool illustration :)  

God is always there for us even when we think we can't see Him.

Happy Monday Everyone!

~KayLeigh

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Worship Wednesday

This worship Wednesday fits good with this upcoming Saturdays post.  Hope ya enjoy :)

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Hillsong cover by Sarah Reeves (Link Below)

http://youtu.be/Jhf6XHvMHqE

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We've been singing this song "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - by Hillsong at church for several weeks now.  The more I hear it, and the more I listen to the lyrics, the more they become my prayer.

We all want that amazing faith based relationship with God, yet there's not many of us that actually go after it.  When He tells us to jump off the cliff into the deep dark swirling waters, we often hesitate. We look down too long and end up freaking ourselves out.  The voices in our head are shouting don't jump! Look how far down that is! DO you know how cold that water is? Its so dark.  What If I don't resurface? What if I drown because I'm fighting to hard against the current? What if?

We all have times in our lives where like Jonah from the bible (Jonah and the whale/fish, you've probably heard of him if you've spent any time in church.) we try and run from God.  We run  from places we're supposed to go, we put off events we're supposed  to do, we push away people that are supposed to be in our lives.   Jonah didn't trust God enough to go to Ninevah and preach the gospel, he didn't trust that God knew what he was doing.  Are you sure you want me to go there God? I think those crazy people in Ninevah are kinda a lost cause.  #justsaying

"You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand"


Two years ago I started teaching a group of middle school aged girls on Wednesday nights, (which I still teach today).  When my youth pastor asked me to teach them, I told him he was crazy.  I wasn't and I'm still not the best christian or godly person around.  I said I wasn't the best person for the job.  But he told me I had a big caring heart and I loved God.  He said that's all you need.  God will give you the words to say, if you just let him use you.

 And like Jonah, I put off teaching for awhile, even though I knew that's what God wanted me to do.  I didn't want to be a leader. What If  I lead them the wrong way, or couldn't answer their tough questions.

I remember my time in the belly of the whale, it wasn't fun.  We all have those icky moments in between running from God and having a brick wall thrown in front of us. The God prompts.   I remember the moment inside my whale where I finally told God I would let him use me to teach and love this group of girls.

"And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine"





Someone told me God doesn't call the equipped, He calls those who are unequipped so that they have to rely on Him.  And its so true.  I love all my girls. I can't picture myself not being their leader and friend. Watching them grow the last two years, and me growing right along with them.  There have definitely been periods of time where I wanted to pull my hair out and wonder what the heck I was even doing. Especially when I was asked hard questions that I didn't have good answers to.  Times where I was extremely selfish (more recently the last few months) and wanted to leave and move on (Like Jonah).  I have often felt way to inexperienced to be their leader.  But God is still working on me.  God has shown me recently that I'm just what they need.  They need someone who shows them on a daily basis that I'm far from perfect but that I still strive to be a good Godly person.  They need someone to listen to them pour their hearts out, and someone to love them. In a million years I wouldn't have picked myself to teach them, But I'm glad God and many others saw what I didn't see in myself at the time.  I'm so glad God loves them 1000 times more than I ever could...

"Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now"


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And this is my prayer....

"Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior"

My Beautiful Girls <3


God, Thank you for everything you have been showing me lately.  (Especially the things I didn't appreciate at first.)  Be with all my beautiful girls and help me continue to lead them onto your path.  My faith is being made stronger the more I teach them.  Thank you Jesus for being our Savior.  For saving me. I love you. And I love those girls. 



When you pray prayers like that, that's when the Devil throws crap at you to slow you down.  And I'm sorry to say I've been slowed down. That I've felt defeated lately.  So keep me and my girls in your prayers.  I would greatly appreciate it.  

~KayLeigh
P.s. Check out Jonahs story in : Jonah Chpt. 1. starting in verse 1 - 

"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)"
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
[x6]

I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
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If you like this post you may want to check out my first "Worship Wednesday" 

http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2012/08/lift-me-up-aftersworship-wednesday1.html

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Music Monday - When the Right One Comes Along

Being single can be amazing at times, while other times you can feel really lonely.

  While I was solving all the worlds problems with my elderly neighbor Mrs.Wanda the other day I was inspired for this post. We were talking about life,love, and boys.   I was telling her that I'm so tired of playing games with guys.  I'm tired of being a jerk magnet (or at least feeling like it lol) and attracting guys that only wanna bring me down or play with my heart. 


 Don't you wish guys came with a label saying I'm not the one.

 I miss being in a relationship. Having someone to share my dreams with and talk to all the time.  I feel lonely.  I tell people I'm content being single, because I know God has someone made just for me. But since I'm being honest, I'm tired of being single.  I know God is my lover. And I know when I can be truly satisfied with just loving God, that's when He'll bring someone into my life.  I don't want a relationship just to say I'm in one. 
  
I told her I don't see a guy fitting into my life anytime soon. Boyfriends are too much work I told her. Time and work I need to spend on other things.   She then gives me some amazing advice-- and this is why I love her so much! 

"The right one will come into your life when you least expect it. And I'll be here to see it happen.  He'll sweep you off your feet and glue a smile permanently to your face. He'll have the same strong beliefs and values that I have. He'll support me and spoil me.  He'll encourage me with my dreams and goals.  Our life dreams won't clash, but will mesh together beautifully. He'll come along when I'm living my life to fullest and I'm ready and willing to share the ride with someone else."

 From the moment I heard the song "When the Right One Comes Along" on the tv show Nashville I instantly fell in love with it.  Sam and Clare's voices are amazing.  (Too bad we can't do the whole little mermaid thing where we steal their voices haha cus I would totally steal her voice. Moving on.)  
 
Everyone is always telling me that when the right one comes along, that I'll know it. That I'll get this feeling that I've never had before.  He'll  just show up out of the blue and I'll be saying to him,  "where have you been my whole life??"   He'll probably look at me, smile and say, "I got lost darling."  I'll look back at him and say, "It's about time ya got here. Kept me waiting long enough. " LOL :)  

  ~Every single broken heart will lead you to the truth
you think you know what you’re lookin for
til what you’re lookin for finds you

One day all those broken pieces of our heart will be healed. And this one special person will help us see why it never worked out with anyone before. We think we know what we want, but we really don't.  Then one day, when the timing is right and when we're ready, the right one comes along. And they turn out better than we ever imagined they could be. 

It's just the waiting on them that is hard.    I'm not saying I'll have the perfect relationship-- since nobody is perfect that can't happen.  But it will be amazing and everything God said it would be.  I'll be blowing confetti and crowds (my family and closest friends) will be cheering for me.  
~ All that changes is only everything
when the right one comes along

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 Nashville – Lyrics: When The Right One Comes Along
When The Right One Comes Along
Written by: Justin Davis, Georgia Middleman, and Sarah Zimmerman
Sung by: Clare Bowen (Scarlett) and Sam Palladio (Gunnar)
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There’s no music, no confetti
Crowds don’t cheer, and bells don’t ring
but you’ll know it, I can guarantee
when the right one comes along

What they’re thinkin’, what you’re feelin,
You no longer have to guess
All those questions are finally put to rest
When the right one comes along

Every single broken heart will lead you to the truth
you think you know what you’re lookin for
til what you’re lookin for finds you

In a cold world, it’s a warm place
where you know you’re supposed to be
A million moments full of sweet relief
when the right one comes along

Every single broken heart will lead you to the truth
you think you know what you’re lookin’ for
til what you’re lookin’ for finds you

It’s so easy, nothin’ to it
though you may not believe me now
But I promise that you’ll find out
When the right one comes along


All that changes is only everything
when the right one comes along
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Couldn't decide who's version to share since I love both their voices.  So here's the link below with lyrics to both.   promises



When the Right One Comes Along - Sam Palladio

When the Right One Comes Along- Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio
http://youtu.be/SFpw0vFCvWk

Love, KayLeigh <3
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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Throwback Thursday & 20th Birthday


 Today is my 20th birthday.  And for Throwback Thursday I wanted to share a letter of advice that was given to me at my sweet 16.

 Dearest KayLeigh,

Happy 16th Birthday.  I know you think that this birthday is no big deal, but nothing could be further from the truth. These are the years when the decisions you make now effect the rest of your life.  You are given a blank canvas to put the colors of happiness and joy that are bright and sparkly against the colors of stretching and hurt feeling that give a person depth of character. 
                                          (Not my image- above)
 God has blessed you with an amazing family and great friends to help make your piece of art brilliant before God and man.  Never take those relationships for granted. They are the relations that can and will save your life in those hard times.  Keep those bridges strong and they will carry forever. 

Don't be afraid to make mistakes and don't hesitate to confess them to God who is faithful to forgive them. Keep all that he has given you sacred and pure before him.  It is easier to live against all you have been taught, but more rewarding in the long run. 

Focus your life and thoughts towards the greatness that God has planned for you.  You are the only one who can limit your growth.  God's plan for your life is amazing, spend the rest of your life searching it out.  Discover all the wonder He has in store for you.  Be all you can be for Him and he will be all He can be for you.  

Happy Birthday,
Uncle Matthew

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I've loved and lost the last few years.  I've made mistakes and learned from them.  My life has changed quite a bit since I was 16, but I wouldn't change a thing.  I'm so excited for this new #20 (even if it does kinda freak me out a bit lol :) )  I'm looking forward to my next 20 years.I can't wait to see where my life takes me and all the people I'm gonna meet.  Who knows! I could one day be an apprentice makeup artist for Robert Jones (my dream/wish lol)

To my family and close friends who mean everything to me.  Thank you all so much for loving me.  I know I don't tell you often enough how much I love y'all back :)

Dad, Thanks for buying me my favorite ice-cream when I was sick yesterday (Even though i didn't need it :) ) And for always listening to me talk.

Mom, Thanks for being there for me and for putting up with all my kraziness. Love you like a O.

Isaac, Thanks for being your funny self. Even when I don't always find you so funny.  Being Gollum/Batman always puts a smile on my face. And thanks for introducing me to Olan Rogers (even thought I was resistant in the beginning lol) 

Love, KayLeigh  

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Yellow Flowers on Valentine's Day2013

What the Bible says about Love: 
1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
(New Living Translation)
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance ... love will last forever! (NLT)


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I had something planned for this week, but I've decided nothing goes as planned. I forgot it was Valentine's Day this week. So obviously the post should have something to with love right? It took me awhile to decide what to write this week. How did I want to approach this.  Some people LOVE Valentine's day and other people wish we could just skip over the day of love entirely. 

 I'll admit that I've always thought Valentine's day was a dumb holiday. Too much red and pink everywhere (Colors I don't care for  haha.)  A day made to make single people feel bad, and people in relationships spend way to much money.  It's so funny how God inspires me sometimes.  

I loved hearing from my dear friend (and coworker), Donna, someone I look up to as a Godly woman, share how much valentines day meant to her.  She told what it meant to her growing up and how she always felt loved on that day.  After reading her blog post about it, I had a change of heart about the love day I had always dreaded. 

 Valentine's Day isn't just for the love between couples.  Its for love in general.  Love for my family and friends. Love for the beautiful middle school girls I teach on Wednesday nights.  And my love for God.

God  has a funny way of showing me how much he loves me.   I kept saying to myself all week that I wished I was with somebody (not really) so I could receive flowers this week. I've seen these beautiful flowers on the side of the road on my way to and from work everyday this last week and finally decided to stop and pick some for myself.



I didn't think I had a valentine this year. But as I look at the beautiful yellow flowers on my desk, I see how loved I am. I see that I've always had a valentine.  Jesus is my Valentine.   I got my flowers on Valentines days, from the one I least expected. My one true love, the love of my soul.  I believe God grew these beautiful yellow flowers just for me.


*****http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love    Definitions from Webster! (Below)

Definition of LOVE  (As a Noun)

1a (1) : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties <maternal love for a child> (2) : attraction based on sexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers (3) : affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests <love for his old schoolmates>
b : an assurance of affection <give her my love>
2: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion <love of the sea>
3a : the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration <baseball was his first love>
b (1) : a beloved person : darling —often used as a term of endearment (2) British —used as an informal term of address
4a : unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another: as (1) : the fatherly concern of God for humankind (2) : brotherly concern for others 

Definition of LOVE (as a verb)

transitive verb
1: to hold dear : cherish
2a : to feel a lover's passion, devotion, or tenderness for
b (1) : caress (2) : to fondle amorously (3) : to copulate with
3: to like or desire actively : take pleasure in <loved to play the violin>
4: to thrive in <the rose loves sunlight>
intransitive verb: to feel affection or experience desire

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 P.S. The Link to Donna's Valentine's Day blog post that helped inspire this post
http://dartypartymom.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-valentines-day.html

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Love, KayLeigh



Thursday, February 7, 2013

Girls&Guys- I can Be your Friend, Psalm139:14

Girls, Guys,

Being curvy or stocky doesn't mean you're fat
Being you doesn't mean you're weird
Being single doesn't mean you're alone
Being imperfect doesn't mean you're ugly.
You are different.
That's what makes you perfect. And what makes you incredibly unique.



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I felt the need to post this tonight.  So many girls (including myself) battle daily with the way we look. We're shot with air-brushed photos of fake models,  Clothing and makeup adds daily pressure us to look or dress a certain way.  Even guys feel pressured if their small and underweight or tall and stocky.  We are all perfect the way God made us.

My absolute favorite bible verse-- One I believe everybody should memorize.

"I Praise you because I am Fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."  ~ Psalm 139:14 

And With Veggie Tales on the brain today while at work today I remembered this song and its so perfect! I love you guys and I pray for you all :)  (sorry it was so last minute this week.)

Link to: I can be your Friend - Veggie Tales  (Lyrics below link)
http://youtu.be/MbJNlJ5yVUk


Have you ever seen a boy with funny clothes?
A girl with braces on her teeth or freckles on her nose?
Some kids call them odd balls, some kids call them wierd
Is it my imagination or does aunt ruth have a beard?
God makes lots of people in all colors, shapes and sizes
He loves them very much and what we need to realize is:
That calling people names because they're different is wrong
Instead we need to look on them in love and sing this song

[chorus]
I can be your friend (na na na)
I can be your friend (na na na)
Any day any weather
We can be friends and play together

Ya were all pretty different some are skinny some are stout
But the inside is the part were supposed to care about
Aye! thats why we have feelings that are very much the same
So instead of saying wierdo i think friends a better name

[chours]
I can be your friend (na na na)
I can be your friend (na na na)
If your hair is red or yellow
We can have lunch i'll share my jello

I can be your friend (na na na)
I can be your friend (na na na)
*fades*