An Excellent Read

Last week Lori posted a picture of a book she was reading. Fight back with Joy by Margaret Feinberg, it immediately got my attention. You see I have had some friends go through some hard times lately. Sometimes it's hard to find the JOY in the circumstances you are deploring with. This book encouraged me, gave me tools and strategies to help others, but most importantly reminded me to fight back with Joy, and the power of prayer. I could not put this book down it is an easy read with short chapters. She used a huge trial and shared her story how she fought with joy! This is such a reminder of how we need to fight back with JOY! 

One of my favorite parts  was at the end when she gives a play list of songs!

I know some of you are going through some tough times but grab this book and be encouraged! 

If anyone has any other book selections I would love to hear them!

                           Finding the JOY,

                                  Jenn 

I'm not a Writer..

I'm not a Writer...

A few years ago, I was encouraged to start blogging... Well I was really good about writing for awhile.  Then I took a break...

Recently, Ive run into friends that say they have missed my blog.  If you know me to sit down and just write is hard bc I'm constantly on the go.  Now I can blog on my phone which is super handy. I write what comes to mind and might erase a sentence 10 times before writing the sentence. 

My reason for blogging are:

letting family and friends keep up with my adventures!

To encourage someone who might be going through a tough time

To bring joy and laughter to others

I apologize if I ever ramble.

I'm just a girl enjoying the adventure! 

Blessings,

Jenn

I'm Thankful...

I'm thankful for God and that he is working in my life, even when I cant see it.

Lately I have been given lots of opportunities to be thankful for so many blessings, like reuniting with sweet girls from college, and other friends at various stages of life.

I'm thankful my Uncle Charles is healing from open heart surgery.  He's handling it like a CHAMP.

Im thankful for the opportunity to teach students especially 6th grade Science/SS. 

I'm thankful for opportunities to build relationships with former parents and students!

I'm thankful for a team of co-workers who encourage, bring laughter, and make a difference in the lives of our students daily.

I'm thankful to be apart of sweet friends upcoming weddings.

I'm excited that Dec is coming and we are adding the sweetest addition to our family(just a little bit longer Kristen before you deliver sweet baby girl!! 

I've been blessed with amazing friends to make some incredible memories.

I'm thankful for my family that they are constantly encouraging me and my support system.

My parents have set many examples before me and I hope that I can be an example and serve others. I'm beyond thankful for their serving hearts!

I'm VERY thankful for my BIG MAMA- every girl needs a Big Mama.

I'm thankful to see prayers being answered!

I'm thankful God is at work!

I'm thankful for time off to spend catching up with friends and family. 

I'm thankful for the adventures that are to come!

Blessings,

Jenn

Right on Time

Recently I had a coffee/tea chat with a friend after school it was a last minute opportunity.  It did my heart so good to chat because she just gets me. Maybe its because she is an only child to!

I received some messages from several college friends that I have reunited with, they just happen to be going through the same stage of life as me. It's truly crazy how our paths have crossed and it has been the biggest blessing to me.

One of my favorite workout partners and I have started working out again. This has made life more enjoyable but its nice to lay out our hearts of what is going on in our lives.

Then a group of girls who I have had the pleasure to do life with have all of a sudden gotten back together. My heart is full. We have laughed together, made some crazy memories, and have prayed together. We have loved one another through really good times, and been there to wipe tears off each others faces during very difficult times. 

As always RIGHT ON TIME these girls come back together. 

Once again I'm reminded how blessed I am.  

At work I have been blessed with amazing co-workers who make work FUN and students who are Amazing.  

Today, I am reminded how everything happens right on time.  God's Perfect timing. I trust that and cling to it.

Im thankful for the peeps he has brought in my life at the most PERFECT time!

Blessings,

Jenn