Saturday, February 2, 2013

Wrap-Around Side French Braid

Hey y'all! 

I just wanted to share something fun today! So one of my favorite things ever is braiding. I'm a little obsessed. I did this wrap-around side french braid the other day and it turned out pretty perfect, so I thought  I'd share it. It's simply a french braid starting right over my left ear which travels around the back of the head to the back of the right side of the head, then transitions into a normal three-strand braid down the right side.

Love y'all!

Monday, January 7, 2013

Happy 2013!

Hello friends!

Yeah, I know. I'm terrible at posting when I promise to. But life is kinda crazy. Yeah, you've heard that before. But really. It's been nuts.

School took over my life the last few months. We're talking homework every night until midnight kind of stuff. And when I didn't have that much homework, I was passing out at 7. I was so stressed out.

I'm doing a lot better thought. Christmas was so lovely with my family and we just got back from DISNEY WORLD! Y'all, I was in heaven. Disney is my favorite.

Anyway. I have a couple of goals I wanted to share with y'all for 2013.

Lose the rest of my depression weight. Don't be addicted to my iPhone. Go on a mission trip. Be more diligent in my chores. Master road rage. Write more. Read my Bible diligently. Rely on God more than people. Be diligent in exercising and eating right. LOVE.

There you have it. I'll be working hard at these. And I promise I will try my best to share more with you.

Love, Rebekah


Monday, September 10, 2012

Here's to New Beginnings

Well. I've had this post on my heart for the past month. I've been putting it off for "when I had time to sit down and focus". Yeah. That hasn't happened in a long time. Better late than never, I suppose, right?

My sophomore year of high school, I was home-schooled. I loved it. It was a time of healing and growing in God. But this summer, God really spoke to me. I felt a nudge I really didn't want to respond to. But there it was. And again. And again. Public school. *gasp* From pre-school to 9th grade, I was enrolled in a small private school in a tiny town. Twelve years. 40 kids in the entire high school. Twelve in my class. I've been sheltered my entire life. Public school has been twisted into this evil movie-like picture in my mind. And now this is where God wants me to go? What? Crazy, I know. Both of my parents were transferred their junior years in high school. They swore they would never do that to their kids. God does have a funny sense of humor, ya know.

So that was about two months ago that that decision was made. About a month ago I registered at the high school our new neighborhood is zoned to. There were a few bumps in the road that I had to adjust to with that process, but God carried (and is still carrying) me through it.

Fast forward two weeks ago to this day. It's 6:30 AM. And I'm freaking out. I'm about to get into my car to drive myself to my first day of public school. I hug Daddy an extra time and get into Shiloh (my beloved Toyota Corolla) and turn up my "Jesus" playlist. I pray the whole 20 minutes there. God has given me the impression that this is my first step into the mission field, so I know I'm at this school for a reason, His Divine reason. So I'm praying He will reveal that to me. There it is. A giant Colosseum-looking high school. I pull into my assigned parking spot 464. I shut my car off and stare at the building. What am I doing here? What business do I have acting like I can just walk into a public school like any other kid? Breathe, Rebekah. God wants you here. You know that. All racing through my head as I walk down the huge hallways. Kind of panicking. Okay, really panicking.

At 2:30 that afternoon, a mass text went out to all of my friends and family that were praying for me -- I survived!


Honestly. Public schools get such a bad rap. Yes, the system is flawed, like every other system in the world. The people have been so nice and understanding and sweet. Most kids are welcoming and kind. The counselors are dolls. God really set up my path before me.


But at the end of that first day, I was disappointed. I really couldn't put my finger on it until I started talking to Daddy, and it all gushed out. I had this silly idea that because I was where God wanted me, everything was going to be perfect. Teachers would love me, I'd have 50 friends the first day, the work would be a breeze. Boy, how wrong I was. That feeling of not belonging linked right back to my days of depression. And having the feeling of depression again scared me right to tears. I promised myself I would never go back to that place. By Wednesday night, I was straight up craving church. My sweet friends and mentors. My worship time. My hilarious youth pastor. All so therapeutic and rejuvenating.

Two weeks of school have passed. I've been so overwhelmed. I've cried so many times. But after spending sweet time with my Jesus last night, I am again at peace. I awoke refreshed and willing and bold. Feeling like He's not with me is just that. A feeling. He is always with me, walking with me, guiding me. And I am forever grateful.

So, here's to new beginnings. I'd love to hear about yours as well. Thanks for letting me share mine.

Rebekah



Friday, August 10, 2012

Stop -- Button Time!

Forever Unique


I made my very own button like a big girl! Not without help from Ellison Lane! She has so many great tutorials for the blog world and quilting and I happen to adore her. I learned how to make a button here and how to create a blog button with html here! So grateful for your help Ellison! So grab a button if you feel the urge to. :)

I've got some awesome posts just waiting to be edited one last time and published that I can NOT wait for y'all to read!

Rebekah

Monday, July 23, 2012

Extreme Case of Absence

My blog is suffering from an extreme lack of attendance this month and I am so sorry!

I left for Camp Eagle (post is being written for that too!) the second week of July before I had the chance to write and queue some posts. I was gone all week, then the next week I volunteered for a week-long VBS (vacation Bible school -- during the mornings of the week, kids in grades K-5 come to my church and we learn Bible stories and do missions crafts and learn tons of fun songs! Most of which are still stuck in my head. About 70 kiddos gave their lives to Christ this week! Praise God!) During the afternoons after VBS, I've been PACKING! That's right. Packing up my house to move. Yesterday we loaded almost everything into the U-Haul and my parents just left to sign the closing papers! We don't close on our new home until tomorrow or Wednesday, so my awesome sister and brother-in-law are letting us crash at their house while we're in limbo.

Once we get all moved in, I plan on going on a major DIY rampage. Glittering everything, decorating my room (EEP!), refinishing furniture, learning how to sew, bake a handful of goodies, and make dinner for my darling parents.

Since my blog has been mega boring, I'm gonna share a few pictures from this month that sums it all up!

I'm having major camp withdrawals.

Story of my life.

Fourth of July waffles made by Daddy!

Got to see one of my best friends!

Me and my best friend at VBS.

Motto for this month.

Comfort food after a consultation at the orthodontist.

Didn't get to see my munchkin for two weeks! I can't imagine what I'll do when school starts.

My girls at VBS.

Taught my nephew to take selfies.

Me and my gorgeous Momma ready for a wedding!

Gorgeous bride and fun wedding times.

Wedding with my best friend as the MOH!

Love you all!
Rebekah

Sunday, July 1, 2012

July is My Month

This month is going to be my month.

will serve the Lord with all of my heart.
will try to be selfless.
will study God's Word every day.

will love those who don't deserve it.
will finally forgive those who hurt me.


I will lose as much weight as possible.
I will be strict with my diet and exercise regimen.

will get my license.

I will work hard at every challenge that is placed before me.

I will not let negative thoughts creep in and destroy my confidence.

I will not complain in my circumstances.
I will rejoice in them.

July will be the best month of 2012 so far.

What will your month be?

Rebekah
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Monday, June 25, 2012

Guard Your Heart

"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." ~Proverbs 4:23

I always took this verse to mean to guard your heart against the evil in the world. While that is a big part of it, I've been discovering lately that your heart needs guarding from so much more.

Emotions. Yearnings. Weaknesses.

I'm learning to protect my heart against these things the hard way.

Sometimes your feelings can run away from you {read: me.}. You pray hard about it. And God's answer is "Not yet." What's left to do? Nothing. You have to completely submit. If you had guarded your heart, you wouldn't be in turmoil.

Having a desire for something is one of the strongest holds that can grab you. If the timing isn't right for that desire, your emotions are going to be all out of whack.

If your heart is open to things that make you weak, guess what? You're going to stumble -- often.

Things that need to stay out of your heart aren't always "evil". But they can be destructive. Learn what you need to protect your heart against and start building a defense.


Rebekah
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