A little about me and my family...

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My love of people, photography and the world began as a child. My family moved a lot and taking pictures was my way of remembering friends, capturing special places or moments and holding them close. Becoming a wife and a mother has always been a dream of mine and I count my blessings daily. I started this blog shortly after our daughter, Yaya joined our family through the blessing of adoption. Its purpose was to share pictures and stories about our life with family and friends. Later, it shared our adoption journey to our second daughter, Baby Bird as well. Now that our family is complete I like to think of it as our family’s journal or life book. I'm passionate about life, my family and preserving our history one snapshot at a time. The thing that amazes me most is the abundance of beauty God blesses us with every day and in the simplest ways if only we take the time to slow down and appreciate them.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

"I..." 2011

Last year I participated in a Meme called "I" and found it gave me the opportunity to do some reflecting on who I am and what I liked or wanted to improve about myself. This morning I feel it's time for a little check-up if you will.

I am... stronger than I think.
I think.... way too much (some things never change.)
I should... exercise and read my Bible more often than I do.
I dream.... about the day we complete our family.
I want.... to be the best wife, mom, friend, person and Christian I can be.
I know... the importance of feeling safe and being loved unconditionally.
I don't like... being judged unfairly.
I smell... the warm air from our furnace.
I hear... my dog's tags jingle as she comes down the hall.
I fear... letting others down or unintentionally hurting others feelings.
I usually... like some quiet time alone to recharge my battery.
I search... for answers.
I miss... my brother.
I always... worry too much.
I regret... not being better about personal goals.
I wonder... what 2011 has in store for me and my family.
I crave... love and acceptance.
I remember... snuggling with Bird and Yaya under blankets in front of our Christmas tree.
I need... to be loved.
I forget... names of people too often.
I feel... deeply.
I can... do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
I can't... be someone I'm not.
I am... happy.
I lose... my concentration more than I care to admit.
I sing... all the time. It centers me.
I listen... for inspiration.
I see...with new perspective.
I wish...we could talk to and meet our child's birth mom so we could show her how much she and her child are already loved and cherished by us and our entire family.
I shop... only when I HAVE to.
I eat... too fast.
I love...helping others and making people smile.

6 comments:

KathY said...

Hi Frizzy :) ,

Your two last posts just touch my heart... I'm with you there, in heart.

I've never done a meme. I can see we are alike in many ways :) .
I'm planning to take the one you have here to take that same look at myself, too. Maybe I'll post it as you've done...

In response to your earlier note, I never thought of that, for a wedding ceremony... Good to consider during the lifetime of marriage, too - after the ceremony - where things get real and sometimes difficult :) ! I had only thought in terms of the soul's unity with the Holy Spirit.

With special prayer for your new year, <3 , KathY

Karin @ 6ByHisDesign said...

Hey sweetie,

I might have to try this...it's a great snapshot of your true interperson!

k

P.S. I crave...chocolate. Can I have some?

Rebecca Jo said...

I think I'm going to have to do this myself...

You shop only when you have to? Wow... sadly, mine is, shop EVERY DAY!!! ;) its why God created online shopping! haha!!!

Susie said...

What a neat meme:-)

Mindy said...

This is great! Thanks for sharing, so wonderful to learn a bit more about you. :)

Wisconsin Girl said...

I think I could have answered most of these for you...I love that about a good friend:) Missing you as always and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers daily.