Stars & cells

 

Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering.
-Saint Augustine

God has made our bodies so complex yet everything in our bodies work together and sometimes we pass by how amazing God has made us. The Lord breathed into existance stars like canis majoris (one of the largest known stars) yet also made laminin that holds every part and cell in our body together and looks like this....which is the shape of a cross.

Canis Majoris: one of the biggest stars

Laminin: holds everything in our body together, in the shape of a cross

-Wednesday night youth lesson 8/22/12

Bon Voyage to China

About a week ago a family of one of the girls in my youth ministry moved to China to be missionaries. I had the opportunity to go to the airport the morning they were leaving to see them off. As I waited in line with them to check there bags I tried to give them a last bit of encouragement and love before they left and moved to a different country for the next two years to do work in God's ministry. After about a half hour of a little frantically taking stuff out of luggage and stuffing other stuff into others so that all bags were under fifty pounds we walked over to the gate. I know that at that moment all the family members staying here and myself felt the emotion of this moment. As the family said their goodbyes and last hugs were given I offered to pray for them. Circled up with this family holding hands starting to pray I realized that no amazing words or awesome prayers I said was going to change the fact that God was standing in the middle of that circle preparing to keep this family safe. I knew that my simple words meant enough and that Gods presence There more than I ever felt and this family would be blessed for there bold move and great faith.

niceSERVE= nicely serving

niceSERVE20 with my church Summit a week ago was a unique experience! My car broke down in walking distance to the Central FL Zoo, which is where we were headed to do our niceServe project. All I could do was laugh though, as well as be thankfully that God was watching out for us as my timing belt broke at a stop light and not on I-4. Also thankful for parents that took care of my car so I could continue to participate in the project. Here are some pics I got of the amazing Hawk that we met while doing our project for the zoo!

Beach Time That Inspires Me

I love spending a week at the beach every summer in the sun, with family, relaxing, having awesome adventures :) it always inspires my sense of adventure.

I think I'm in love....

I got the opportunity to sit down with a 2 month old baby tiger cub. It was one of the most amazing things I have done so far. The cubs name is Ellie Mae and she was so playful and sweet. She stole my heart away :)

My Deers......

About two months ago I went camping with some friends on a weekend and had an awesome encounter with some FL deer. We had all gone to sleep late and as a descent riser I was the first to get up. I delightfully found ten deer hanging out around our camp as I got up and was able to take in their movements and watch them. Even as I started to move around to observe, take pictures and get closer they only kept an eye on me, not moving. I got to spend about 20 minutes with them, just them and me  until they decided to move on.

Only a couple of weeks ago yet another encounter with some deer happened. While leading a youth Ski Retreat to Snowshoe West Virginia, I was headed back to the slopes with 22 pb&j sandwiches for the youth when it happened. All of a sudden I turn around and there is a deer following me, even jogs up to me when I stop. Guess she wanted the food I was carrying.

Both encounters made my days and allowed me to watch some graceful animals God put on this earth, giving me blessings and joy!