The Spirit Is Alive

Wow I guess it has been a little bit of time since I last blogged! Oopps my bad! Anyways where do I begin....
I finished the book "The Shack" a few days after my last entry! Holly man what a wonderful book. This book has helped me open up my eyes to so many different things. One of the biggest things is I am a child of God and he loves me no matter what mistakes I make or if I fall down and need to get back on my feet. Before I read this book I thought if I made a bad choice or if I didn't succeed at something that I would have a mark put next to my name and my chances of meeting or heavenly father someday would be diminished. Boy was I wrong! And that has helped me carry my head through both good and bad times. I also realized or more like believe that everything both good and bad happen for a reason. It is all a part of the bigger plan that god has for you and part of the reason that you are on this earth. That has helped me with dealing with the loss of many things, especially my Grandma, and yes even Ginger. Now like I have said before I haven't been close with Ginger for a really long time, if I could ever say I was close with her, more like looked up to her, anyways it has helped answer the question of "Why did you take so a beautiful and loving person, mother, sister, wife, aunt, friend, daughter out of this world at such a young age. And the answer to that goes back to EVERYTHING IN THIS LIFETIME HAS A CONNECTION TO THE BIGGER PICTURE. Does that mean I am not sad. Well obviously not, but I feel more closure with the loss of young lives, or any life for that matter. I'm telling you if you ever get a chance to buy this book, i 100% recommend it over and over again. The ending will blow you away!
I am now getting involved that my mom recommended to me. Its called "You're Hearts Desire." I have not gotten to far into it yet, but what I have read so far I have totally loved! Its another religious type book and it focuses more on how you REALLY want to live your life, and what you really want out of your life. The title explains it all, its about "You're hearts desire. I will keep you updated on it.
I got to catch up with Amber the other day for a little bit which put a huge smile on my face. We didn't get to talk very long for I was on my way to work, but to me its not the length that matters as much as the content of the conversation. I am going to call her again in about a week or so so that we can finish catching each other up after all these years.
Work is starting to pick up a little a bit, which is awesome. Matt has not been laid off yet and to be honest it doesn't look like he is going to be, which would be great for both of us.
I cant believe that Christmas is almost here already. I know in one of my last blogs I expressed the stress I was feeling about Christmas, but I have to admit that my stress has gone down a bit, and I really feel its because of the knowledge and feeling inside that I got from reading the Shack. I cant express enough how much and in how many different ways that book has helped me. Everyone is asking me what I want from Christmas. I keep telling everyone "Now think really hard and you will be able to figure that out." Matt especially knows. OK that should have just given it away! :)
Well I guess I better get back to my work and get some stuff done! You all take care and feel free to leave comments!