Live for each day!!!

I heard this in the preach this morning..... If you travel north from where you are you will eventually start to travel south as you will past the north pole. If you travel south from where you are you will eventually begin to travel north as you will past the south pole.... On the other hand if you travel west you will continuously go west, same as if you travel east you will always travel east. So when the bible says as far as the east is from the west that's how far God removes our transgressions from us - that is because the distance is immeasurable, it is continuous, there is no end...

I just wanted to say I hope you have all had a very Merry Christmas!! Personally mine has been fantastic and has been full of family and friends - just the way I like it!!! Also I must have been a very very good girl this year because Santa brought me lots of presents - I was thoroughly spoilt.... Hope you all were too!!!!

I went to a beautiful carol concert last night.......outside!!!! It was gorgeous singing carols in the snow. Watching people join together, supporting one another and singing beautifully!!! Although it was very chilly!!!!

Does any one else have the pure feeling of relief and satisfaction when all the presents are wrapped, all the cards are written and everything is ready for the upcoming Christmas celebrations!? I am very excited about Christmas and am truly looking forward to the carol service tomorrow. I love Christmas the giving and receiving presents, the beautiful decorations and lights, but mostly I love being surrounded by people I love and adore.

Ok so I really miss blogging but don't have the time to do it anymore :o( Lots has happened in the time I have been away. I kind of haven't been to sawyers very regularly due to illness and just plain business. That is resulted in me missing my Sawyers youth very much as well as other attendees of the church which is sad. I have kind of slipped away from people - nevertheless it is my plan to get back to where I was when working there. It is a shame when you are so included one year and kind of forgotten the next and I guess Christmas highlights this. I understand and know people move on and seasons change - just sometimes that's more upsetting than you realise. Goodness my life has changed considerably - I got engaged up the top of the Eiffel tower on the 17 th October and could not be happier with Nigel. He is my world. I pray and hope he gets as welcomed into the church as I was. He is going to need people around him throughout the rest of my illness. Chris

Here I am humbled by your Majesty Covered by your grace so free Here I am, knowing I'm a sinful man Covered by the blood of the Lamb Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine Since you laid down your lifeT he greatest sacrifice Majesty, Majesty Your grace has found me just as I am Empty handed, but alive in your hands Majesty, Majesty Forever I am changed by your love In the presence of your Majesty Here I am humbled by the love that you give Forgiven so that I can forgive Here I stand, knowing that I'm your desire Sanctified by glory and fire Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine Since you laid down your life The greatest sacrifice

I seem to have been absent from here for such a long time.... My blog has always been somewhere where I can let off steam and just write. Its a place where my thoughts, opinions and sometimes rantings are mild enough to go public rather than be bound and locked within the pages of my journal. The last few weeks I guess these thoughts have been far and few between which is why my blog page seems to be pretty empty and unchanged. Nevertheless, the summer is now here and I have so much to write about. My diary is bursting with upcoming events and dates to really look forward to, I am certain my thoughts will not run dry........well for a while at least!

 A huge Congratulations to my amazing cousin Carolyn and her husband Ross.  Today at 14:47 she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy called Jamie Ross, weighing 7lb 15oz. Layla Erin is very excited to be a big sister!!!!!

I went to fair last night and I personally love fair ground rides.... But all your trust lies in the harness - to keep you safe and free from harm. When you are swinging round and round and upside down you expect to be safe because the harness is keeping you in. I guess that is what God is like - life tosses you from side to side and twists you in one direction then quickly in another.  It sometimes travels so slow and then before you realise is is whooshing by you at a speed that takes your breathe away.  But God is constant.  He is keeping you safe.  Keeping you free from harm.  God will never let you go....

From a preach I have recently heard a few lines have been circling my mind.  - We cant live by our feelings, but only by faith.  Our feelings fluctuate, but faith is steadfast.  - No matter how we feel we must trust God  - Is all my faith in God?  When it comes to the crunch line is my total faith in God?  - Do I think the Good news of God is too good to be true?  - How often do I say; God I trust you, I may not see the end result...., I may not know where I am heading, but I fully place my trust in you.'  - We must have faith, we cant just operate on what we see or feel.  This is my favourite one..... Don't live as though there is no tomorrow - there is eternity....

Faithful one, so unchanging Ageless one, you're my rock of peace Lord of all I depend on you I call out to you, again and again I call out to you, again and again You are my rock in times of trouble you lift me up when I fall down All through the storm Your love is, the anchor My hope is in You alone

Where do you hear God's voice? Even when your feeling alone, in pain, feeling abandoned, feeling unloved; where is the voice that whispers 'My child, I love you'....? Where is the reassurance that no matter what you do, no matter how you feel; you are loved, you are cared for, you are delighted in? Where is the glimmer of hope, when you are in pure desperation? Who gives you the energy to continue when you are exhausted? Who wipes away your tears when you are inconsolable ? Who loves you no matter how you feel? Who gives you that ray of sunshine when you feel totally surrounded by darkness? Who will never abandon you - ever...?

How far does a father's love stretch?   Is your father's love conditional or unconditional? What do you know will push father to the realms of unforgiving? The film 'Father of the Bride' sees a Dad so devoted to his daughter he will try and do anything to keep hold of her, to stop her growing up.  He tries anything to make sure he doesn't have to giver her away to another man.  Then when he knows he has to let go you see his heart break - lovingly break within the church as she is getting married - but break nonetheless.  You see that a phone call of reassurance and love makes him realise that his daughter will forever be his, she will always be his little girl. John Q is an amazing film that shows the true lengths a dad will go to for his child.  Knowing he cant pay for his child's life-saving surgery he takes the hospital hostage in a bid to save his son.  A father's love that is unconditionally and powerful.  A man that will go to any lengths including cr

Easter to me means so much. Rebirth, a fresh start, revival, new beginnings, forgiveness, acceptance, doubt, end of death, end of suffering, unbelief, adoration, love.  To name just a few. Its a time that I know however wobbly or wonky my journey is with God and the world - this means I can start over. It means that no matter how angry, upset, joyous, rejoicing or complacent I am - God is there.  He died for me, then rose from the grave - letting me know it is finished.  I no longer need to be scared as I am not alone.

So I went to see this film today. Oh my days!!! I wept and wept and wept. It is a truly beautiful film - and not all about the dog!! The hidden meaning to me anyway, was relationship building and family life. It shows how families face trials and heartbreak, as well as joys and happiness. To me it was how each person has their role and function within a family and how each and every person would have a devastating effect on the rest of the family if they were lost. It shows how families grow and develop, how things change - and how we must learn to adapt to those changes not just as individuals but as different units too. A must see movie which is truly fantastic - but dont forget the tissues!!!

Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over. In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is destroys that life. But if you let it go, reckless in your love, you'll have it forever, real and eternal. If any of you wants to serve me, then follow me. Then you'll be where I am, ready to serve at a moment's notice. The Father will honor and reward anyone who serves me. Right now I am storm-tossed. And what am I going to say? 'Father, get me out of this'? No, this is why I came in the first place. I'll say, 'Father, put your glory on display.' A voice came out of the sky: "I have glorified it, and I'll glorify it again."

I must be so stupid. I didnt just get done by one April fools, and no not even two - but three?? What is going on with the world.....

So I attended a baptism on Sunday afternoon.  It was a really lovely service where two of my friends got 'dunked'!!! To make things even better I managed to take my non-Christian boyfriend along.  I was quite worried about how he would take it and how things would turn out, but he was very respectful and genuinely interested in everything that happened. Lots of questions have been asked; lets hope that the seeds that have been planted may now grow....

My Jesus, My Saviour, Lord there is no one like you, All of my days, I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, Tower of refuge and strength Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You. Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing, Power and majesty, praise to the King! Mountains bow down and the seas will roar, At the sound of your name! I sing for joy at the work of your hands, Forever I'll love you, forever I'll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.

If miracles could happen, what would be your one hope?

Do you ever wish there were parts of your life you could rewind to and do differently and erase? I have so many.  Today after an awful day and actually some very tough emails and letters received, I find myself in that place. But there are not just bad things I want to rewind to and do differently though.  There are some good things as well.  For instance there is so much in my apprenticeship I would now change - because of things that are happening now.  I would deal with circumstances differently.  Change the way I behaved, acted, words said and actions carried out. My Nan always used to say to me 'don't ever do anything you may later regret'.  Wise words.  And I don't think I truthfully regret anything I did on my apprenticeship.  Nevertheless I am now wishing I could change alot. This evening I am thinking 'what if I never completed my apprenticeship at all? Where would I be?' and asking 'why God did you lead me onto that specific pathway?'

So today I have had a tough, sad and quite a horrible day to be truthful.  I have had quite a mixed bag of emotions.  I have cried, screamed, laughed, shouted, thrown stuff, giggled, loved, hated and everything else in-between. So I decided to watch a good, soppy romantic film tonight.  The final decision was pretty woman. Now I have completely cried myself dry - I love this film. I love the way someone can trust and invest so much in a particular person no matter of their past..... Just an amazing and beautiful chick flick!

My heart-felt love and prayers go out to Jade's family. May she not be remembered as the loud, loutish racist.  But as a young woman who publicly battled an evil disease as she knew 'it was too late' for herself 'but may help other people'. I pray her young sons will be surrounded by love, support and happy memories. I also hope people will not speculate or comment about the negative things surrounding Jades passing or her previous character - but would remember ultimately a young woman with two young children has passed away at a tragically young age...

I just love the lyrics to this song....

So I went to see this film on Sunday - by no means my choice at all!!!! But Guy wanted to see it - so we went!  It was horrible - I don't do blood and there was loads of it. My mind was swirling with other stuff - and you really had to concentrate to understand the plot line. My mental age right now is about 5 years old - and it was an 18 rating! It just was not well suited for me. However this line I did pick up and understand. It was talking about relationships and love. The comment was that the connection, love and astounding beauty of when a child is forming, is more rare and extraordinary than oxygen turning to gold..... That imagery has just stuck in my mind ever since.

I cannot truly believe how vile and disgustingly disrespectful some people can be towards a dying woman. This 27 year old woman, with two beautiful sons will almost certainly not be around this time next month. Nor spend mothers day with her children. Yet some people think its acceptable to make jokes and comment about her so negatively and horridly. Cancer is one of the worst ways to spend your final days. Knowing something is eating you alive and you cant stop it. Knowing that something inside will steal your life away has to be the worst feeling in the world. And to be truthful, I think Jade has coped with it with dignity and self-respect. Granted I don't totally agree with how public her illness has been - but she has raised so much awareness and probably saved a good few many lives. Who's place is it to judge anyone on how they want to die? Who should tell somebody how they should spend their final days on earth? Not mine for certain. Now I will step down from my soapbox

So I have been trying to think of something funny, witty, different, astoundingly appropriate, significant and everything else for my 200th post.   Actually I have not been able to think up anything!!!  Shows you how ad-lib my blog is!!! I become astounded when I hear people have read what I have written.  That people are actually interested in what I write.  To me it is just what is in my head.  What doesn't go into my journal.  What is swirling around in my mind!!! This blog was mainly to be a release from my apprenticeship, a way of sharing the amazing experiences I was blessed enough to experience.  9 months after finishing, I am still here.  Still writing.  Sill being challenged but blessed. Thank you for reading and lets hope there will be many more blog entries to come!!!

I think it is amazing how some people are placed in your lives when you need them the most - usually you find them in the most unexpected circumstances and places.   These people speak light into the darkness. 'Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path' Psalm 119 v 105 This was spoken to me recently.  This person said you needed to split this up.  The first part is about standing on Jesus.  When you are rooted in Jesus you may only be able to see your feet.  However this does not matter, because when you are confident in what you believe, you don't need to see anymore. Then when you need, God may show you a little more.  He may bring light to your path which may enable you to take half a step forward or maybe even a couple.  Nevertheless God will only lighten your path by the amount you need to see.  There are times when God needs to take you to the place where you cant see anything - that is when you need to trust in Him more than anything in the world...

So recently I have been very efficient and have been making lots of lists.   Like most people I have made a list of things I want to do before I die.......it is HUGE!!!! I have so many things I want to do - looks like I am going to be very very busy!!! Thought I would share 10 things. 1.  Get Married 2.  Become a Mum 3.  Go Bungee Jumping 4.  Watch the Lion King in London 5.  Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower 6.  Meet Take That (!) 7.  Sing on a West End Stage 8.  Go to Australia 9.  Write My Story 10. Touch 20 people's lives Just a small insight to one of my random lists!!!

As a family we went to the X Factor Live Tour on Thursday night and it was fantastic. Laura, Rachel, Daniel, Ruth, Diana, Egohan, JLS and Alexandra - wowed us all at the O2 - it was honestly awesome!!! To make it even better Signature were there.  It totally spooked us because obviously Michael Jackson was there just a few hours before so no-one could work out who they were!!?!!  It was only when Madhu Singh came on (the man it the lab coat!!) that everyone got out of a stage of shocked and realised who they actually were! It was so so so so good and honestly one of the best X Factor concerts I have been too - EVER!!!

"Great is Your faithfulness Great is Your faithfulness You never change You never fail oh God" We sing songs like this.  We worship God with our whole hearts.  We trust in Gods sovereignty.  We trust the journey God has in store for us.  But sometimes I struggle to understand why things happen the way they do?! Why do some people die of cancer, why do some people struggle with issues of mental health, why do some people lose their lives so soon.  These are all questions we struggle to answer.  These are all questions we wrestle with and will never get an answer this side of heaven. Natural disasters will continue to occur, loved ones will still die, people will still fall ill.  Life will continue to deal some people pretty pants hands - but I will try to continue to say my God is faithful. I need to continue to say God you are faithful and never change...

So I have just got back from seeing Joseph in London - it was fantastic!!! I have never seen it before and really loved it.  Gareth Gates played the leading role and I was  reminded why I loved him so much in Pop Idol!!!!  He played Joseph fantastically and his voice was stunning. My youngest sister was squealing and drooling over him!  Especially at the end when he came very close to her - poor man he must've been scared out of his wits!!! It was so nice to spend some time together as a family and we all had an awesome evening. Roll on the next night out!!!

I want to be like you Jesus To walk in all your holy ways No matter what you ask me JesusI’m willing to obey Set my face as flint before you now My life I recommit here as I bow I love it when you gently kiss my brow And whisper it’s all right I need to see more of Jesus Just to feel your presence moves my soul I will follow where you lead me And simply ask for more I will serve you I will bow I will put all my hope in you Like You Jesus - Rita Springer

Tonight I went out for a friends birthday and we danced the night away!!! I have had so so so so much fun - it was so awesome just to let my hair down, have a giggle and be in great company. So thank you girls!!!

"...we may come from different countries and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one" Albus Dumbledore- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night. The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.

My parents have gone away and I am at home with my two sisters.  In our great wisdom(!) we are decorating the girls bedroom.  Its a surprise for Dad - he has no clue that we are decorating.   This evening we were giving their room the first coat of paint!  It was hilarious we had the music full blast the camera taking pictures when actually we didn't want it too and I think we ended up with more paint on us than on the walls!!! Never mind two more coats tomorrow and the fun can start all over again!!!

The last few weeks I have been spending some time sorting out!!! Sorting out material things and emotional things.  I love clearing out and things had got so crowded in all directions that I needed a good clear out, so I could gain clarity.   Things are so much better - for starters my work is all organised and filed away.  My room is spotlessly clean and tidy.  But more than this I have a real sense of peace and relief to the emotional junk that I needed to wade through.

I am a strong believe of seasons in life. I believe there is a season for everything. Take friendships for instance. I think there are a small amount of friendships that last the course, however most of them are only for a season in your life, whether that be a year or ten years. Activities or places you attend may only be for a season. I know that when a season in my life ends it can actually be quite painful, on the other hand it can pass and change while giving me a great sense of peace.

Last Sunday we as a church were challenged about service and what God calls us to do. I think this applies outside of church as well. People can say they'll do something or be someone, but if their actions do not live up to their words, the words are empty and unfruitful. I recently realised how much I meant to someone because of a picture they had put up. Sounds so silly. But I had sat there with them for ages, listening to how much I meant to them, however I still doubted. Even though I have had previous confirmations from them, I felt that because their lifestyle had changed, my place would have changed. I felt this way even after their reassuring words, it was not until I saw a new picture put up that I realised. I guess what I am trying to say is don't just say what someone means to you; show them...

Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle. Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they're happy; share tears when they're down. Get along with each other; don't be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don't be the great somebody. Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it." Romans 12:9-19 The Message

Tonight I am really sad, a good friend of mine from the Royal Brompton died very suddenly yesterday. I went back and read her blog this evening and it really moved me. Do people know if they are going to die? Although she has been unwell, Emma had a heart attack so no one actually could have predicted her passing, yet her last blog talks about life and death, and how you must make the most of life while you have it. It is so moving when re-reading it now she has gone. Even though I have known her for a few years, I never knew she had a blog until I received a comment on mine a couple of months ago. Apparently I touched her because she yearned for a faith and a relationship with Christ, but did not know how to possess one. We have shared some awesome email conversations about life and Jesus. My prayer tonight is she found what she was so desperately longing for...

So today was apparently the most depressing Monday in the year...well I had a fantastic day!!!! I cannot see how people can say that one particular day of the year is going to be the most depressing/upsetting/happy/joyful? I think you make your own luck (if that is really the word!!!) and if you start the day feeling it is going to be depressing, then that is exactly how it will turn out.  Of course I do realise other things play into the situation, but still think it is always how you react. My day started out pretty pants!!! I felt really poorly this morning and just felt pretty sorry for myself.  Then I got the kick up the butt I needed when going to Thought For The Week this morning.  Since finishing my apprenticeship, I have really missed them - so as I had the break from university, I decided to visit! They were singing with such passion and gusto, songs like 'Onward Christian Soldiers' and 'I Surrender All'; all these people just fill me with such encouragement.

What good is it dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don't show it by your actions?  Can that kind of faith save anyone?  Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say "Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well" - but then you don't give that person any food or clothing.  What good does that do? So you see, faith by itself isn't enough.  Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. James 2:14-17 NLT

"You are a woman.  An image bearer of God.  The Crown of Creation.  You were chosen before time and space, and you are wholly and dearly loved.  You are sought after, pursued, romanced, the passionate desire of your Fianc é  Jesus.  You are dangerous in your beauty and your life-giving power.  And you are needed. As a woman who has been ransomed and redeemed, you can be strong and tender.  You speak to the world of God's mercy, mystery, beauty, and His desire for intimate relationship.  You are inviting; you can risk being vulnerable, offering the weight of your life as well as your need for more because you are safe in God's love.  You labour with God to bring forth life - in creativity, in work, in others.  Your aching, awakened heart leads you to the feet of Jesus, where you wait on him and wait for him.  The eyes of His heart are ever upon you.  The King is captivated by your beauty..." Captivating - Stasi & John Eldredge

So today I swapped Southend seafront for Scarborough sea front - and it was truly stunning!!! I just felt such peace and so much comfort walking along the sea front.  It was truly freezing - but not snowing which was a good thing (well for some people anyway!).  I know I have said it before, but there is something amazing walking along by the sea.  The billowing waves, the birds gliding above you, walking along the sand (even if it is with Ugg boots on!)  and the wind at times almost knocking you off your feet!  I just feel God so close to me there - showing me his glorious creation.  I just love being by the sea...

At Lamplugh House, where I am staying at the moment, a 4 day 'Way of the Spirit' conference has just started.  I was told I could gate-crash whenever I liked - so tonight I did just that!!!  The speaker was a man called Richard George, I have worked through one of his books before called 5 Smooth Stones and really loved it , so was excited to hear him speak. One of his opening lines was 'God answers the desires of our hearts', he then asked the question 'what is the desire of your heart?'.  Now I am not one for difficult questions!!! What would I give everything up for?  Emphasis on everything... What means more to me than anything?  Because that is what God will give me.  That also means I need to think about what and who I fill my heart with?  Are they healthy things that God will give me, or are they things that are unhelpful and unhealthy and therefore dishonouring to God? Richard said that where our treasure is, out heart is also.  

A big bonus to spending some time away is setting time aside to do some reading.    After finishing 'The Shack' I really felt I needed a book that would excite me and enchant me as that did.  So I decided to start reading a book called 'Captivating' by John & Stasi Eldredge. All I can say is I started it at around 11pm so am not that far into it but have been moved and touched emotionally like I didn't realise I would be!! Someone said to me this book was beautiful and they were so true. The depth of beauty this writer(s) holds is mind-blowing. Their words are frequently bringing tears to my eyes.   I am sure you will be getting more updates on this book!!!

Ok well I have just finished reading The Shack and was truly blown away by it.  I would advise everyone to read it and I have a copy if anyone wants to borrow it!!! I just wanted to share just a few of the lines that touched me and made me question and think about so much... "Genuine relationships are marked by submission, even when your choices are not helpful or healthy..." "As you grow in relationship with me [Jesus] what you do will simply reflect who you really are..." "Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colours..." "Guilt will never help you find freedom in God..." "It is not the nature of love to force a relationship, but it is the nature of love to open the way..." "Emotions are the colours of the soul; they are spectacular and incredible..." "God has never been disappointed in me..." "Forgiveness in no way requires that you

At the moment I am reading an amazing book called 'The Shack" - it is truly awesome.  I have heard really mixed reviews about it but can honestly say I love it!!! So I have got to a chapter where I honestly cant move on, I just keep reading it over and over again as different things keep leaping out at me so I decided to blog about them instead of keep reading them! A character in the book asks the questions are humans supposed to live in the past, present or future? Also where do you/I live; past, present or future? The book then talks about how much can be remembered by looking back into our pasts - but only for a visit and not an extended stay.   Also if you think, the future you imagine is usually without God and can sometimes be quite fearful.   This character says 'without wisdom the imagination is a cruel task-master'.  By imagining, you are trying to take power over your future, which actually is something that is unreal and probably wont be real either.  You

Being a Christian is hard work.  But then again no one said that is was ever going to be easy!!! When becoming a Christian you had to make the decision to follow Christ whole-heartedly, leaving your old self behind.  And to be honest, for me that has been harder than I could have ever imagined.  Three years down the track and it is still hard.   Decisions are hard. Every decision we make has its consequence and therefore affects other people positively or negatively, whether we like it or not and whether we want it to or not.  But that does not necessarily have to mean the decision is wrong. Every friendship we end or begin; every argument we start or resolve; every text or email we make, answer or pretend didn't happen; every phone call we ignore, make or put off all have their consequences. Someone once told me that the best things in life are the ones worth fighting for and are usually the ones that don't come easy.  Sometimes I think we forget that applies to other people t

Well today I travelled up to Sunny Scarborough (NOT!!! - it is freezing, I have icicles hanging from my body its that cold!!!) I am staying with my Aunt at a place called Lamplugh House ; it is part of her 3rd year placement with Kingdom Faith Bible College I have been needing some time out on my own just reading, praying, journalling and blogging.....  A.J will be working during the day so I'll be on my own to do what I want, at first glimpse the grounds are amazing and am sure I could get myself lost wandering (that's if it doesn't get too cold!!!).  There is also a conference going on later on in the week so if I want to get involved I can... so looking forward to some time out.

Wishing Everyone a prosperous and joy filled 2009!!! Cease every available opportunity that knocks on your door with both hands, Laugh like you have never laughed before, Ask the hard questions, even if you know you will get the hard answers, Worship with heart, mind, body and soul like never before, Develop your relationship with your creator, in whatever way He wants you to. May 2009 be the best, most peace filled and blessed year yet!