The end of it and the beginning

My tree is done and down. Now on to getting clean and ready for the new year. In the following days, dust will fly, rags will get rung and loud rock ballads will be played.


As the new year approaches, I am excited and apprehensive. In less than 2 weeks l will be a full time college student. The excitement of it just has me bubbly some days. But this is my first year, I am also nervous. What if I fail? What if I'm not meant to go down this path?


But that is when I stand firm in my faith! I am a child of the One true God. He is my provider and my rock. I have prayed over this many, many times. I always have the same feeling of peace and blessing.


So the plan is to get my BA in Arts and my BA in Education. I am going to be an Elementary School Special Education Teacher. I have a passion for children and children with special needs. In today's society there is still a large need for people who love and support those with special needs and disabilities. I strongly believe that you are not your diagnosis! You are only restricted by what you to allow. (within reason)


I have witnessed the change in a child that was no longer kept in the confines of their diagnosis. When they were given the freedom to grow and reach, it is amazing! My prayer is to help other children have that ability. To reach and strive to break free of the box they have been put it!!!


Stay tuned for my adventure into college.
Later,


Erin

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!365 Project!

Hello all you wonderful people out there in the world! I have started one of my resolutions. 

It's a 365 Project. Everyday, I will be taking at least one photograph.  I will be posting daily to www.365project.org and then weekly I will share them with you all.

The camera I use is a little point and shoot made by Sony. It is a Cyber-shot 14.1mp. I really love this little thing! Someday I will get a DSLR, but for now, this thing is great!

Now on to the fun stuff!!! Here is my picture from today. (So far anyway)

What do you think? Isn't it a beauty? When I saw the frost this morning, I just had to get out there and take some pics!! Do you enjoy photography? What type of camera do you use? I hope to hear from you soon.

Later,

Erin

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2015? Already?!

Where has the time gone? It feels like just a few years ago it was 2005. Back in 2005, I was a newly wed, 6 months pregnant and had a 3 1/2 year old. Wow! What a difference 10 years makes!! Now here I am a separated, tubes tied, mother of 3 boys, ages 13 1/2, 9 and almost 15 months.

It amazes me at the changes in me as well. My patience hasn't gotten much better, I'm sad to say. As for my anxiety, that I do have better control of it...well, most days. By no means am I where I want or need to be, but as the song from my childhood says 'Kids under construction... The Lord might not be finished yet'.

I pray that as we venture into this new year, that we achieve the goals we have set for ourselves. As I previously posted, I have set for myself 3 resolutions. 

1. To stop all the yelling

2. To have daily quiet time with God

3. To take at least one photograph, every day for the next year.

I have already shared these in detail with you guys. To read that post click HERE!

Well you guys, I leave you with this little doodle that I have created in the front of my new Bullet Journal. Be on the look out in the next month for a post about Bullet Journals.

Later,

Erin

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New changes for the New Year

I have been trying to get my blog the way I want it for some time now. I finally got it! My new template is so pretty and I think the layout is just about right. There might be a few little tweaks still needed. But over all, I am truly pleased! Granted, I am as indecisive as they come sometimes, so don't get hooked on the way it looks. LOL

My blog isn't the only changes I am making this month. I am not one to make resolutions usually, but I do want to make a few this year. The thing is, these aren't just for 2015. I want to make permenint changes. There is only ONE way to do that....With GOD's help!

1.To Stop all the yelling!!: 

I yell at my kids WAY too much! I'm not a bad mom, but I know that I could be even better than I am. Yelling doesn't do anybody any good. I know this first hand, but yet I allow my temper to get the better of me. I want James 1:19 to be my 'motto'.

 2. To have daily quiet time with God: 

I don't know about you, but I am horrible about actually getting in The Bible DAILY. I pray daily and I look at Bible verses daily, but I don't study God's word daily. I know that if I allow God to be the first person I turn to in the mornings, my life will change! So for this year and beyond, I am dedicating myself to spending morning quiet time with God, EVERY DAY!

3. To take at least one photograph daily for the next year: 

Now this one is really just for 2015.(Or I might even continue on the next year.) I've been wanting to do this for sometime now. So this year will be the year. I have joined a website called 365Project. They have weekly themes, friendly competitions, Tips n Tricks and much more.

That's It folks. What are your resolutions going to be? What are your thoughts on resolutions? Please leave me comment. I would love to hear your opinion! 

Later,
Erin

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