Two of My Favorites....

Maryann and Lamya are two of my favorite most faithful friends. They constantly pursue me, pray for me, call to check up on me, and go out of their way to show me they love me. They are a huge undeserved blessing in my life! I Love you girls!

*Today I'm thankful for a sweet CD I was given. The artist is JR (Life in Stereo). I can't stop listening to it. I like it! Check him out.

Would You Rather Wednesday?!?!

Would you rather have a permenant smile on your face or have an uncontrollable twitching in your eye? Death is not an option. (things to consider: with a permenant smile if someone is telling you a heart wretching story you wouldn't appear sympathetic)


*Today I am thankful for friends who pursue me to hold me accountable.

Welcome Back Penberthy's

Last night I went out to dinner with my family and some close friends who just got back from overseas. We went to this fun little Japenesse resturant where they cook the dinner right in front of you. It was good. I got to know Wendy, Mike and their kids through my sister and Matt. They are best friends with Matt and Kelli and have become great friends of mine too. I love them!

Over the last two years I have gotten to spend quite a bit of time with Wendy and the kids and have come to love them a lot. Outside of my neices and nephews they are one of my favorites. Mike plays basketball overseas so when he's gone I spend a lot of time with them. Together Kelli and Wendy are a riot. (or out of control...however you want to look at it!) They are ALWAYS on me about something or someone but I know it's because they love me and want nothing but the best for me. They are truly my sistas!

I've missed you and am so glad you are back!

*Tdoay I'm thankful for a washer and dryer in my house.

I'm Back...

I made it back from the East Coast. I got in late last night and I'm gearing up for a big work week. We have a big event on Thursday and I have a lot of things I need to finalize for it. I know Monday's I usually highlight a special person in my life but I decided to take a week off. I got a virus on my computer last week so I can't access my pictures at this time and what's a person of the week without pictures?!?!

I'm reading through a book called "Agape Leadership." It's a mini biography on R.C. Chapman. He exemplified what it means to lead in love. I have been challenged and convicted while reading this book. It's a great reminder of how I need to love and serve those I work with. I want "Leading in Love" to be the way I approach all things. This requires a selfless attitude and alot of faith.

"If we act only because our path is clear of difficulty, this is not Faith. Faith acts upon God's Word whatever the difficulty; and to walk by faith brings highest glory to God."

*Today I am thankful for the Word of God that encourages my heart.

I'm getting ready to fly back to LA! It's been a good trip although I'm not feeling well. I started to get a sore throat, headache, and I'm feeling really worn out. I have a long day of travel ahead of me and then a busy week at work so I hope this is a temporary thing. Washington DC was sweet. It was cool to see the White house, the home where Lincoln got shot, the Capitol, Lincoln's memorial, Smithsonian, and a few other things. I'm ready for the CA sunshine.

*Today I'm thankful for having a safe trip.

God Bless America

I am digging the East Coast. It was beautiful yesterday morning and last night. I feel like all I did yesterday was eat and drive. We drove from Virgina Beach, to Annapolis and then on to DC. It was pouring rain for the majority of the drive so we were in the car from 12:30-7 (minus a lunch stop). I was getting antsy. I made Pete play "Hollie" games, took random pictures (see below) and I made Pete listen to "Love songs on the Coast with Delilah" Love it!!!

We spent the evening in Annapolis. It was really cute and quaint there. There were so many neat buildings. It reminded me of Santa Barbra or Solvang. We also went to the Naval Academy. The picture of me is in Annapolis by the water. They had little statues so I decied to get a picture with "Bob". I really do love the East Coast but I'm reminded of how blest I am in California too. It's definetly slower paced here. There are a lot of smokers here though! One more day and then I come home. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

*Today I'm thankful that I'm in Washington DC. Maybe I'll run into George!

Travels...

So it's not as cold as I thought it would be. It's nice breathing in cool CLEAN air. I love California but you don't always get the clean air there. I'm sitting at a Starbucks drinking a latte and trying to get some work done. Pete is at a conference on Rondald Regan today. Yesterday we spent the whole morning driving from the Baltimore area to Virgina Beach. The afternoon was spent at Regent University (think Pat Robertson). They have an amazing campus. It was beautiful. (The picture is Pete in front of their fountain which is the central point of campus) They have only been in existance since the late 70's. They have numerous graduate programs and started an undergrad program about 7 years ago. We toured the campus and stopped in to see their Admissions and looked at their marketing. Pete has been looking at going to their law school so we toured that as well.
This side of the country is beautiful. It's nice to see green land and places that aren't overtaken with houses and shopping. Pete is educating me on the history in these parts and I'm learning a lot about the FBI, CIA, and military.

Last night we went to dinner and then a movie. Pete suggested 27 dresses and that is what we saw. ( I wanted to see Rambo) It's been a good trip so far.

*Today I am thankful for internet at Starbucks!