The whole of life...

"The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it." Plutarch

You know, lately I have been self reflecting and thinking a lot about my attitude and how I act in every day situations. I have been thinking about school and how I act around my friends.

"Am I letting them know who I really am and what I believe? Do they know I love Jesus? Am I missing an opportunity to be telling them about what they are missing in life? Can they tell I am a Christian, and that I am different from them?"

These are all questions that I have been thinking about and I am not quite sure why.. I see people inviting their friends to church, bible study and being very open about who they are.. That's great. I am so proud of who I am, but for some reason it's so hard for that to come out when I am with others who don't have the same beliefs as me. I sit on the bus and see a sad, stinky old man, and wonder "what if I went and said hi, smiled at him and gave him some encouragement", but on the other hand then I think, but what will everyone think of me.

So as I go on day to day I just pray for some way for me to become less concerned about what people think of me, how they portray me, and I pray that I can really be a witness for God and have people look at me and know that I am a Christian, I love God, and that I can someday have the guts to do things I feel like doing, thanks Blair...!! Like talking to older people who look lonely on the bus, or standing up and knowing the right thing to say when your religion is being bashed!:)

I know that my words are all jumbled, but I pray for everyone of you that God can be shown through your everday life, your attitude, the way you speak, the way you act, etc... I know we were put on this earth to love God, let his light shine and to be able to share His word, so God, please help us be more appreciative about who we are and our purpose here on your Earth and to use and take advantage of everyday to live for you.

DEATH!

Doesn't make you wanna read this blog with that title, but that's what's been on my mind lately. There have been many deaths and so many sick people that I just can't stop thinking about it!! First of all just let me say that I love JP and Penny so much and their children. They are such a great family and we have been able to be there for them for support since JP's mom passed away, and family is just so powerful and it is so great how we can rely on each other.!! Secondly, because of this, and because of a man from our church passing away, Merle Johnson, I have been reflecting a lot about my life and taking advantage of every day, because although it will be great to go to Heaven and be with God, there are so many things that I can't imagine leaving behind right now! Since I still am on this earth, cause it's obviously not my time to go meet with God yet, I just want to say a couple of things to everyone. I love you all, and life is so precious.

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God brought Alvaro to me for a reason, to be my husband and to someday be an amazing father and I just love you so much Alvaro! You love God, you love people, you are caring loving and always willing to help with anything. I love your giving spirit and I could not have asked God to send me anyone better.. I love you!
I also want to thank my mom and dad and know that you two are amazing parents, friends, examples and I feel so blessed to have you as such a huge part of my life. I think I speak for every one of my brothers and my sisters and even cousins and everyone else, that you two are true examples of Godly people and I just can't imagine life without you two. I love you and thank you so much for my siblings and for bringing us up how you did!
I also want to say how much I love my siblings. Mark, Pete, Blair, Joy and of course all my amazing sister-in-law's, Chels and Melissa and Melissa. I just feel so blessed that we all love each other as much as we do and I love that we all talk to each other and get along, and that all my older brothers have always been there to wach over me. Watching them grow up, and seeing them make their mistakes, haha, I learned from them quick, and looking at them now and who they have all grown to be it just amazed me and I could not be more proud to call myself their sister! I love you guys!! And your wives are so amazing and are all such great moms and I know all my neices and nephews are going to have a great childhood just like I did because their mom and dad are so faithful and love each other so much! I love all of you, and Joy of course I love you too. I loved growing up with you, and I still love growing up with you! I love having you around, to have a friend to talk to about anything, to still have sleepovers with and I just see us growing closer and closer and you are such a smart and amazing lady that I respect so much. I love you Joy, and never forget all those memories we shared when we were little.... I know I never will!!! Kitty:)
I know this is getting long, but I just really want everyone in my life to know how much of a role you have played in shaping me and making me proud of who I am! My whole family, Peterson and Roberts and all my friends are just amazing and I feel so blessed.. That's all I can say, BLESSED!!! My life has been filled with so many good things and I am just such a blessed person, that if I were to die I would leave knowing that people loved me and that all of you would be here to love eachother and take care of each other!:)
I am sorry, this is not meant to scare anyone, I just wanted to talk about what's on my mind.. Life is so great and precious.. LIVE EACH DAY AS THOUGH IT'S YOUR LAST.! love u all!

Oh Lori!

I have been thinking a lot about Lori lately. For those of you who don't know her, you should. She is an amazing person, and so much fun.! Lori and I grew up best friends, and we still are, as far as I know!:).. No matter how long it's been since I have talked to her, it's always comfortable and there is so much to talk about..!she Always makes me laugh and is always there to pray for me when I need it or just to talk to!

I am so proud of Lori for going to school to be a nurse because it is something she has always wanted to do! Another thing is the medical missions she goes on that I think is so amazing. She just listens to God tell her where to go, and I am sure she does great things in those places where He sends her.! I just wanted to thank Lori and let her know how much I love her and think about her! And I want everyone reading this to think of someone special in your life, when was the last time you told them you love them and appreciate them!:)! Praise God for good, honest, true and loving friends:)

PEACE OUT!:)

A gift from God...

As many of you know, I had my phone interview this morning with TD Canada Trust. It was just as I expected, a lot of questions and some of them quite tricky. But what I did not expect was to get a second interview at that moment!! YESS I GOT A SECOND INTERVIEW!!! This is funny because this is how sometimes I feel about God, sometimes he gives you things that you don't even expect, sometimes they are good, sometimes bad, but what we need to realize is that he is doing these things because he loves us. It is amazing because somedays I feel like I am lost but I know that God is always with me, and I know this because he has blessed me with so many wonderful things, like a new family, and the most wonderful caring wife in the whole wide world! I am just so thankful. I know times may get difficult but with the help of family and friends and specialy God, everything is possible.

"What is impossible with men, is possible with GOD"

Luke 18:27

Thanks to all of you that prayed for me!