Senior Airman Ontai

Congratulations for making it to Honor Guard!

Its amazing how one's life flashing before your very eye! Derrick is my oldest child and the furthest one away from home. Can I add the only one away from home! As a young girl barely knowing anything about life, I gave birth to this bundle of life when I was 19 years old. My life was a big mess and then on top of that I got myself pregnant. I remember walking into Planned Parenthood and the female worker coaching me on aborting my unborn child. She was trying to convince me that abortion was my only choice. Im glad I was stubborn and listened to what little sense I had inside of me. The only choice I had was already made. I chose to have unprotected sex and got myself pregnant. Now I had to grow up and become responsible in raising a baby in a world that to me was so upside down, chaotic, and one big ball of confusion. How was I suppose to do that when my life was a complete mess? I had no idea, but I knew for better or for worse this little baby and me was on a journey of a life time....and now look at the picture above..."Senior Airman Ontai". ....too proud of you son...mom loves you soooo much...Hurry up and come home....Im so longing for one of your hugs!

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5

One Thing I Know for Certain...

Celebrating Joshua homecoming from the Marines

A friend reminded me of my blog and I had to think for a moment, "what blog?". I had forgotten about this page for awhile now wrapped up with all of life's responsibilities. I had forgotten that journaling was once a big part of my life. Being able to write and journal so not to keep things bottled up inside. Journaling for many including myself was a big part of a healing process.

As I read through some of my postings from the past, I became caught up with emotions. Some happy and some sad. So much has happend since my last post, but yet good or bad ...I do need to say I am so truly blessed to be where I am today. I have developed friendships with true joy and laughter...oh yeah and some tears (but tears to heal) and its all good. I've grown more spiritually and I thank God for all He alone has done in my life. He has sustained me through the many challenges and yet as many times as I have stumbled He has continued to pour out His grace upon my life.

Life is full of so many uncertainties...job loss, family moving, even loss of life, but the only one thing I know for certain is... "...He will never leave you nor forsake you..." Deuteronomy 31:8.

Dole Plantation 2010

Its amazing...yes beautiful island of Hawaii...but the plant...the Pineapple Plant!! A local soooo proud to view a Pineapple plant for the first time in her life! Is that crazy or what?! I know its been almost over a year now, but hoping in to say 'aloha' to all friends and fellow bloggers far and near! The Dole Whip they have at this Dole Plantation is worth a second trip(and to die for on a sunny day!) just to sit there and enjoy another whip!! The kids will totally enjoy the maze that challenges you to find all the 'hot spots'.

So much has happened thru the course of time, but there is one thing that hasnt changed nor will ever change ...JESUS LOVES YOU AND ME!!! Now that's awesome!!!

I Love My Madi!!

Isnt she beautiful!!! This is Madison...she is my granddaughter. She made 1 this past May. She lives in Lousiana with her mom, Sarah. Her daddy lives in Florida. I guess things happen for a reason, but whatever is going on between the parents should be kept that way...and Madi should be able to have both mom and dad in her life. All I know, is that I am praying for God's intervention and that He alone will knock down the strongholds of Satan and restore this marriage and family. If you are a prayer warrior, please join me in prayer for the restoration and the protection of God upon the lives of Derrick, Sarah, and especially Madison.

A Tribute to My Soulmate

14 years ago you walked into my life and you have been walking by my side every since. You are a genuine example of a loving man and even more of a genuine example of a Godly loving man. I hid behind a brick wall, but slowly with your kindness you helped me remove a wall of emotions brick by brick and helped me to stand. Day by Day, week by week, year by year, you showered me with compassion and unconditional love. I just want to pay this tribute to you 'Just Because'....and because you so much deserve it and more! Love you always~n~forever...me

God is Good All The Time...

...And ALL the time GOD is good!!! Its been almost five entire months since I have blogged. I've missed blogging and reading all my favorite blogs, but Im back and ready to go! Im excited to catch up with my friends in blogland and to write again on how good God is in our lives every day! Summer has come and gone and the children are all back in school except for our youngest. We are easing back to homeschooling starting with 2 of 4 kids. Soccer Season has also starting and four kids on four different teams will be both challenging and a blessing. From Team Mom to Referee...we will be extremely busy the next few months. Im glad they are in soccer and being active. It runs off all the energy in them so when they go home hopefully some of that stored up energy will have been taken out on the field. This Friday starts Awanas. For those of you that are not sure what Awanas is...its christian based bible study groups for children. They earn badges for bible verses that they memorize. Awanas is fun filled with bible quiz tournaments, competitions with other local Awana groups, and camp just to name a few. Im blessed to have them be involved in Awanas and being equipped in God's word, not to mention meet other children learning the same thing...the Love of Christ! Now I must hurry and visit my fellow bloggers and catch up with my reading and see how everyone else in blogland have been. So I say 'good night' and God bless and end this post for now the same way I began it....God is good ALL the time...and ALL the time God is good! Keep on Believing ~ Liz

Is God's Word Enough?

I got a call today at work from my husband. He said to take a look at the front page of our local newspaper. I turned to Honolulu Advertiser and the article was talking about the homeless. The homeless has always tugged at my heart. But today would be different then any other Homeless article that I read in the past. Then I took a closer look at the picture of a 20year old homeless woman and the caption under the photo that would cut at my heart. She was candid and gave her name as Sassely. As I stared at the photo, I realized Sassely was one of my sunday school students. Quiet and not participating much in class, I found myself encouraged and blessed every time I seen her at church. She always seemed to bring a smile to me. What happen to this little girl that is now a homeless young woman living at a park? At her age, she should be in college or beginning to start a job career. Instead she is wondering where she will go now that the park she has been living at for the past eight months is not permitting the homeless on its lawn. I do know what I taught in Sunday School class years ago and I know without a doubt God's word never ever goes void. I love this girl....but more importantly, God loves this girl and God knows everything about Sassely. Why this post? Because it cut at my heart. Choices we make 'today' will result to our 'tomorrow.'

Show Me The Money!!

So what's up with our economy today? When I was growing up I really thought there was a money tree, but nowadays society is barely making it to their next pay check. Your next door neighbor might have just been given a notice that their company is closing their doors. A family member may have just been laid off. It seems no matter which way you turn, its right in front of you! How are you handling your finances during this difficult time? Do you have a job that you feel safe and secured? I've been at the same job going on thirteen years and I feel pretty secured. However my husband's job has definitely been effected by the economy. I also I had a call from a friend, that her salary has been decreased. She has been working at this same company for years! I guess one never knows...I do know one thing for sure....If God can feed the birds of the air, how much more will HE provide for us?! God Bless and always BELIEVE....Liz

BAD HAIR DAY?

It has been awhile...and so much things have happened! I had a whole month off from work and now dreading to return back next week. so back to the 'title of this post...'Bad Hair Day'. Have you ever had a bad hair day? I cant even count the days anymore its been so many! So I took the above picture (courtesy of my cuz Tammy)to a popular hair cut place and told them I wanted my hair cut the same way. Now comes in your part...this is me about an hour after my haircut...do the styles at all look alike? Make a comment and let me know what you think!

The hair stylist tried to do a totally different style altogether, but I tried to gear her back to the picture. Well I think next time my cuz will need to cut my hair the next time she's in town. God Bless & Believe ~Liz

Whose In Your Mirror?

No one could tell me what to say or do...I was in charge of my life at last! I knew everything and more. I didnt need anything from anyone, epsecially this so call religion, 'Jesus Christ' that people tried to throw on me! I could do all and more and needed no support or direction from anyone. I said what I said...didnt care. Can my damaging words really destroy someone? Good because that's what I wanted by the end of the day. I wanted everything I did and say to destroy those that hurt me. I needed to keep going doing whatever so I would forget about the hurt. I drank and drove recklessly and supposely enjoyed the so call 'night life' Until one day I woke up and realize the only person I really needed was, 'Jesus Christ'! YES, the woman in the mirror was the one I was running from because she couldnt face the hurts and rejection that she had recieved. I definitely learned I had no self respect for myself and needed a 'renewal of life' desperately. Well its been almost 23 years since this time in my life and I must declare that God is soooo good and has seen me through all and more and HE has and will always be there for me! Try writing how much you hate and despise and you will realize how much all these 'seesaw' of emotions will point straight back to the man/woman in the mirror.
God Bless and Believe ~Liz