God can carve me out anytime and I am okay with that!

Someone posted this picture and it reminded me today this is how I feel and I am sure many woman feel this way. I see God constantly carving all the negative stuff and designing me to be stronger, more confidant and more transparent.To all my women friends out there, know that God is always refining you, carving you and designing you to be what he thinks is best. He starts with your head (your mind), he constantly is in your head just sit back and listen, then he goes to your eyes, he helps you see things more clearly, he helps you see how much he loves you through his word, through your relationships, he goes to your hands and teaches you how to reach out to others in time of need, or to give someone a hug or a handshake. He goes to your feet and directs your paths if you let him. Let him carve you out....let him design you...let me guide your feet!

I am getting closer to 50...

So another year has come for me to try and remember how old I am. I thought I would never get to that place where I would have to ask my kids and husband how old I am going to be. I realize I am getting closer to 50. I sometimes used to think that was a bad thing, aches and pains, wrinkles and gray hair. But I am learning its not such a bad thing. Do I enjoy my arthritis in my ankles or shoulders, the gray hair I am getting more of or the weight I am struggling to lose, of course I could do without those things. What I am enjoying of getting older is I have my husband who is my best friend to grow old with, my one daughter is married and someday grand kids will come and getting closer to see God.
As I have gotten older some of my personal relationships have changed but I think its really for the better. I might be getting a letter, not an ordinary letter but a letter to tell me what a disappointment I am, how I should be ashamed of my self for being strong, for being different, for being that black sheep, for being God's child and realizing I live for different, I live for my Jesus who wants me to be nice not judgmental, to loves others as I want to be loved, to be giving always and not wanting to receive. So I decided if I get this letter I will not read it, I know from experience it will be like many others I have received. I will throw it away and know I am good, I am my Saviors child, I am forgiven, I am loved and no one really knows me like God does. He's my true father and when I see him I know I probably will ask what could I have done better in my relationships? I am not sure what he would say.
So this birthday Aaron says what do I want to do for my birthday. I said I want to listen to my music on spotify and have some worship time with God listening to songs like, You make beautiful things out of dust by Gungor. I want to just appreciate the day, appreciate God for making me, for using me for the good and the bad stuff in my life. Then off to dinner with my best friend and enjoy quiet time with him. That is a good birthday to me.
Then I will continue to leave a legacy for my kids and grand kids, to show them what it is to be loved by God and to serve him continuously through your life does pay off. I am strong and confident that I have lived a good life so far and have learned so much from my journeys that God has me on. I look forward to continue to draw closer to my Father!
Happy 43rd birthday to me!

Prayer brings Blessings!

I have this devotion book that I often talk about, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. God gave her such a gift. Through her writings she seems to speak so often to many who read her book. I know on many occasions I may be going through something and seems God just knows what I need to hear.

Today my devotion stated this: "Let the Dew of My Presence refresh my mind and heart. So many things vie for your attention in this complex world of instant communication. The world has changed enormously since I first gave command to Be still and know I am God. Then it goes on to say Communicate with Me continually and I will put My thoughts into your mind."

If you don't have a regular devotion book I suggest this one. Its very good, and it almost everyday has something to say about whats going on with my life at that very moment. Each one of us often are going through trials, a friend said to me one time that when going through your trial, God's preparing you for another. I used to say I am not sure like the way God thinks, because I am really tired of all these trials. I realize these trials only make me stronger and cause me to lean on God more and more. I am constantly seeking him, talking to him and worshiping with him.

Here's a thought I leave you with, words from my Pastor Mike Wild...

No Prayer No Blessing,

 Little Prayer Little Blessing, 

Much Prayer Much Blessing!

Mike Wild

Tracie's Corner: Happily ever after!

Tracie's Corner: Happily ever after!: If you have seen that movie, Everlasting Tuck, that was what Aaron called Braden the first time he met him.  So on August 29th Everlasting ...

Happily ever after!

If you have seen that movie Tuck Everlasting , that was what Aaron called Braden the first time he met him.
 So on August 29th Tuck Everlasting got his girl!

From the rehearsal day to the wedding I watched my baby girl smile from ear to ear. She kept saying, "I'm getting married". Yes you are, God made you to be a wife, he prepared your heart and mind for what a wife should be. I felt blessed to be not just the mother of the bride, but her confidant about her fears, her excitement and to see the beauty in this relationship. The rehearsal dinner was so much fun to see them work as a team with all their friends, to see them laugh together  and to enjoy the evening even though they both rather not be center of attention. The food was amazing!

We all couldn't sleep much  Friday night, excited for the big day! When I went to Alyssa's apartment I was overjoyed with smiles and some tears of how beautiful she looked. She was getting pampered left and right. Her sister was there, her new sister n laws were there, her childhood best friend. It was a great morning. Now if the wind would stop and the clouds move on.  Went to Fort Vancouver to take pictures,

Her daddy anxiously waiting to see her first (She had always said she wanted to have a moment first with her daddy), tears in his eyes he waited, she tapped on his shoulder and he was in awe of her. I stood afar letting them have their moment and you could see they were in that moment where she is still his little girl but now moving on to become a wife. He told me later that Braden is a lucky man and he was excited to see what becomes of their future.

The groom was so excited to get on with this, that when I saw Braden at his car he was like, Come on, lets get on with this. I want to see her now". I felt honored that Alyssa wanted me to be there to witness that moment. He was anxiously waiting, it was fun to see her in her shortness reach up cover his eyes and then he turned around. He was in awe of her, he just looked at her over and over and was memorized by her. That was their moment!

The wedding was about to start and from what I am told daddy prayed with her and held her and reassured her that she is good, she will be a great wife, she will be a great partner. Aaron was so honored to be able to give Alyssa away. Im so proud Aaron didn't cry, and I got teary eyed but held it together. It overall was a great day and we are so excited to have a son n law and the Tuck's have a new daughter. We feel so blessed by God that he brought these familes together.





I think The groom was excited to finally have his bride!