Whistle While You Work

Whistle while you work, or travel on public transit, whatever. I'm sitting here in the bus headed up to visit my Pop before we take off for our 5 week Living Life On Purpose Journey to Uganda. I love that my Dad is driving the bus. He's in charge, which means I can sit back relax and work, write, design, and enjoy.

I forgot my headphones which means I'm privy to everyones breathing, talking, phone calls, and well whistling. I'm not going to say it's my favourite thing in the world, but I'd be lying if I said I hated it. I kinda feel connected. Perhaps the best way to describe it is that I am tolerating it and not freaking out. Should I really be patting myself on the back for this one? Well if you knew me when I was 18 you'd be patting me on the back too.

So in light of the whistling, this happened.
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It's a Facebook Kinda Day!

I know, I know my Facebook cover image is getting stale too. Time for a change - maybe you'll find what you're looking for here!
Happy Tuesday!
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You Are My...

You are my Favourite work of art.
Period.

I fell in love with this saying, because we are such amazing creatures.
We are works of art created by God.
You and Me.

Know that,
You were created with a purpose.
You were created beautiful.
You are a work of art.

No matter what society says, no matter what the world thinks, no matter what we have made the outward standards of beauty- You my dear are beautiful, you my friend are a work of art, and you are so valuable.

Happy Monday,
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Psalm 139:13-16

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.

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Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Don't worry, be happy. I woke up with this running through my head.  And how appropriate-

It's my favourite day of the year, the 23rd of August.

This is a day where I celebrate just being me. I drink my coffee, spend time with my hubby, today we will go to church, then probably do nothing- which to some -may mean nothing, but to me, just quietly spending time with the people I love, means the world to me.

We've got a lot going on at the moment, we are finalizing our Living Life On Purpose 2015 Uganda Journey- we have 35 days before we leave. 5 Sundays. It seems long, but when you are like me, it will go by very quickly and I will have worried and freaked out about 35 times between now and then.

Number 36, on the meltdown calendar happened yesterday -I called my mom in tears and said... what do I even have to offer these children? how can I even possibly serve the staff, the directors? what can I do that will even matter? As you know from previous blog posts, my mom is a rock. She is a prayer warrior, she is strong, she is wise, she just knows, and she knows me very well-  My mom, oh my mom... Gosh I love that woman, she talks me down from major meltdowns in 4 seconds flat and reminds me... of what I already know, but sometimes forget...

I know I should not worry. Luke wrote: "How many of you can add even one day to your life by worrying?" (Luke 12:25) I like to paraphrase it like this... "sweetheart, do you think you can add anything to life by worrying, does it fix the situation? does it make it better? are you adding joy to your life by worrying or are you striping your days of happiness and joy by allowing worry to rule your day? Why waste your time? Why allow something to rob you of peace? Sweetheart put your big girl pants on and lets knock this outta the park!" Luke was slightly more eloquent.

But it is true, what does worrying add to your lives? Does it make it better? No. Does it improve the situation? No. Does it add peace to our lives? No.  Matthew 6:34 reminds us also not to worry about tomorrow- I love how he states this; "therefore do not worry about tomorrow, it will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."  (i added the emphases because it's just so clearly written for me, 'Missie, hunny... you worrying about tomorrow is kinda dumb, you've got enough stuff to deal with today, one day at a time baby girl. After all how do you eat a mammoth ? one bite at a time. One. Bite. At. A. Time. One day at a time, one moment at a time, nothing more, nothing less... you've got this!)

A few more verses to chew on:

Philippians 4:6-7  do not be anxious [worried] about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:7 casting all your anxieties [worries] on him, because he cares for you.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled [worried], neither let them be afraid.

So today... on my favourite day of the year, I will worry about nothing, tomorrow will worry about itself.  I will take one day at a time, one bite at a time, and I will probably say this to myself 892 times today,  but it will always point me in the right direction... 'Hey Miss... don't worry about tomorrow... it will worry about itself.' 

So today- on this awesome 23rd day of August- don't worry... be happy,

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TGI COFFEE TIME!

It's Friday, TGIF  or rather in my books TGI COFFEE TIME!

I wanted to share with you all that tomorrow we will be topping up our donation for the diesel generator and pump, I can't wait to put that thermometer over there up to $2000- how generous you have all been- I'm so excited!

It's officially 37 days before we leave, I have a pharmacy run to do to pick up our malaria pills (who knew they cost approximately $5 a pill and both Duy and I need 44 pills each (oy!), after that, all of the big stuff is done. Just breathe, pack, get our hearts ready, and be open to any possibiities that come our way. We are getting very excited. Even, the 'even keeled' Mister is getting excited, and that makes me even more excited, and I'm already pretty excited. 

What we need from you is :
1. Pray for us
2. Donate to help us on our journey - (you can donate $1 to download any of the printables you like, or you can donate any amount you'd like over there -> )
3. Pray for the children and the staff we will be going to work with
4. Send your happy thoughts, your words of encouragement, emails, comments, notes etc.

We need all of you in order to accomplish this goal!
So Happy Coffee Time + Happy Friday Friends!

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Live Gratitude.

In the big things,
in the small things,
live gratitude.

In the pain,
and in the joy,
live gratitude.

Through laughter,
and through tears,
live gratitude.

It truly is a choice-
It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy.

Take a moment today- live gratitude.
Whisper it in the joy of simple things- the green grass, the blue skies- and hold onto it in midst the hard things, whispers of gratitude will change your life. I promise. I am living proof.


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20 Seconds of Courage.

Sometimes we need courage and we run away from hard things because we feel like we need enough courage to get through an entire ordeal, when the reality is, maybe- just maybe -we only need 20 seconds of courage. Those 20 seconds can be the start of something amazing or the end of something horrific. Just 20 seconds of courage.

20 seconds to pick up the phone
20 seconds to make the call
20 seconds to send that email
20 seconds to say I'm sorry
20 seconds to say I'm done
20 seconds to post art online
20 seconds to say no
20 seconds to say yes
20 seconds to take the first step
20 seconds to walk out
20 seconds to walk in
20 seconds to say I Love You


It doesn't have to be something complicated, just something you are scared to do for fear of what others may think. When I started my blog, it was scary. When I posted my art online for the first time it was scary. But all it took was 20 seconds. When I, (present tense, because I still get nervous) send clients work, for feedback and opinion, it takes 20 seconds of courage to press send. When I have to say no, when saying yes would be easier, just 20 seconds of courage.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to see what just 20 seconds of courage can do. It blew my mind. How just 20 seconds of courage can change a life. So this one is for everyone who needs just 20 seconds of courage to do that thing, you know the one, the one that has you worrying at night and stressed during the day, wondering what everyone will think- 20 seconds friend. Just 20 seconds of courage. It's all you need. Just 20 seconds.

Be Brave, Breathe, 20 Seconds of Courage, You can do this.
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Let's Keep It Simple.

It's Monday.
Let's keep it simple.
Coffee and Friends make the perfect blend.
Amen to that.

PS. I can't do anything other than simple today, my brain is buzzing, we finished our 2 big fundraisers for our Living Life ON Purpose 2015 Uganda journey, now it's all about tying up loose ends and breathing + believing that everything is going to work out. We are still raising funds up until the day we leave- your generosity and love has been amazing and we appreciate it so much.

You see that thermometer over there- the one that says $1412.00 RAISED? well I just wanted to give you an update on that- soon it will be hitting our $2000 mark as our very generous brother in law and His family have decided to TOP it up to reach out $2000 GOAL to purchase the Diesel Generator + Pump. WE ARE SO EXCITED!! This gift is what YOU guys will be sending to Uganda with us. WE are so happy that we could be the conduit for you to give such an amazing gift!

So continue to support us with your prayers, your positive thoughts and your donations. YOU are a BIG part of making this happen for us and we appreciate it very much!

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Coffee & Friends

Life is too short for anything less than Good Coffee and Great Friends.
Can I get an Amen!

"The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense" Proverbs 27:9 NLT may I just add... the heartfelt counsel of a friend over coffee is as sweet as perfume and incense... 

So share your day with someone you love, have a coffee with a friend and just chat, reminisce, think about the good things, talk about future plans, hopes and dreams, laugh and enjoy. It does the heart good! 

(oh and of course share this print with those you love- I made it just for you. Actually, why don't you have it printed off and give it to your friend over coffee)

Take time to make time for those you love.
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Hope.

I love this verse and I wanted to share...

Don't ever give up... no matter the situation-

Hold onto Hope, it is an anchor for the soul.

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DREAMS : $2000 TODAY!

It's been:

417 days

59.5 weeks

10,008 hours

600,480 minutes

366,028,800 seconds since we started our Living Life On Purpose 2015 Uganda Journey, and we're not finished yet. We have 50 Days left to go.

But today is our Fundraiser here,  we are raising funds specifically for a Diesel Generator and a Water Pump for the Orphanage we will be working in for 5 weeks this fall. It's a Big Goal $2000- But I know we can do.

All donations made today go directly to the Diesel Generator + Pump.

Dreams don't work unless you do. We have been hustling for 417 days, we've got 50 to go, we are full steam ahead- today we've got a goal. $2000. Today. $2000. It's Crazy. It's Insane, but WE CAN DO THIS. Not just me + Duy, but YOU, me +Duy. 

My very generous Brother In Law, Ky and his Family, will be matching all donations made today to help us reach our goal of $2000- So Donate and double your donation! Click the link -> right over there and donate any amount you'd like.

And remember Dreams Don't Work, Unless You Do.  417 days of hustle. 50 days left. Thank you for all of your support. We are going to do big things together!

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M.

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