These lyrics really touched my in church last night...I thought I would share them...


"From the Inside Out"- Hillsong

A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
my heart and my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart, in my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out Lord, my soul cries out

Me

So today I was playing around on facebook (really I have a problem) and I saw this quiz about your personality based on your birthday. Anyway I took it and it couldn't be more true....which was creepy. Here are the results

"Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless.Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride of oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends."

Anyone who knows me would think that this was so true too!
Then I looked up Erik's personality with his birthday...and again sooo creepy true! Here's what his said

"Has lots of extraordinary ideas. Difficult to fathom. Think forward. Unique. Brilliant. Sharp thinking. Fine, strong clairvoyance. make good doctors. Dynamic. Secretive. Inquisitive. Know how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative. amiable. Brave. generous. Patient. Stubborn. hardhearted. Determined. Never quit. Hardly become angry unless provoked. Love to be alone. Think differently. Sharp-minded. Motivate self. Doesn't appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built, tough. Deep love, emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest. Keeps secrets. Cant control emotions. Unpredictable."


So this week I was in Chicago for a funeral. My uncle passed away, and I went to be with my family for a few days. When I got to Chicago I realized I didn't miss it as much as I thought I did. It kind of scared me that I wanted to be back in Colorado. I didn't feel as comfortable in Chicago as I once had. I'm sure I thought I was more attached to my family and my home than I really am. Not saying that I don't miss home, but I like it here and I like being on my own. I like making a life with my husband, away from my family. Well I hate to say it but I think this means I'm growing up...wow

Colorado Beauty

So this weekend Erik was actually not working. I was so excited I made plans to fill up our weekend right away. Saturday we went to visit Erik's grandma. She is so much fun and it was just good to see her and hang out. Then we went over to Erik's Uncle and Aunt's house. Its always fun being there. They have 4 kids and every single one of them is full of energy. It was just great to laugh and feel so welcomed. I really love Erik's family and they are starting to feel more and more like my family everyday. After that we went to look at Erik's parents new house...well at least the model of the house. There house won't be built till the summer. However the model was amazing! It totally made me want to buy house...except we don't even know if we'll want to stay here. Then we went to church at the Vineyard. And we loved it!

It wasn't our first time there but it was the first time we've been since we've lived here. Anyway it was great we made some good connections. And we can start our internship in the fall! Also we found a young married small group. So we're pretty excited and it seems this was a good fit for us.

Saturday evening it snowed literally for 5 min! It s was like a blizzard, and then the sun came out and it all melted in about 10 min. Yeah, Colorado is weird...but I love it!

Sunday Erik and I went to Estes Park. It was my idea to get some fresh air. It's weird seeing mountains everyday, so I wanted to into them. Anyway we've been to Estes together before. However I think I forgot how beautiful it is! It is truly amazing what God has created. I feel like I'm never going to get used to the mountains. They are so majestic and just breath taking. Its so weird that I live here. Anyway Erik and I just looked around the town for a while, and then sat by Estes Park Lake. We watched ducks go fishing. Then we drove around so I could get good pictures of the mountains. After a while though we both wanted to go home and nap and drove the hour back down to Loveland. Thats right I only live an hour away from Estes Park!

I haven't been homesick in a few weeks, which is nice. Everyday its getting easier and easier to be here. However I am sad that I have yet to find a job. I have looked almost everywhere and still nothing. But I know that God will have something for me, and until then He is providing for us in everyway. I am so thankful to be here and to never have to worry about where our next meal will come from or if we can pay rent. So when God wants to give me a job then I'll be ready. Until then its not so bad taking care of the house and looking around Loveland. I'm learning my way around and its great not to always feel lost.

The other day I drove to the target and I was talking to cashier about how hot it is here.

me: its so hot here! I'm from Chicago and its probably snowing there right now

cashier (with a confused look on his face): really? they have snow in Chicago?

me (a little taking a back, slightly believing he's being saracastic): umm....yeah of course it snows there

cashier: really?! wow! I never thought there would be snow there! hmmm....

me (trying hard not to laugh): uh yeah! its in the midwest, so its like minnesota or wisconsin.

cashier: wow I really need a geography lesson...

So I realize that not everyone knows Chicago as well as some people, but c'mon really? He didn't know it snowed there? Wow...

Anyway here are some pics of Estes