Day: October 14, 2010

God gave us a wonderful opportunity to go on a little getaway to Pismo beach.  We have decided to join my parents, Oleg and Lilya for a couple of days and more so to surprise them with our presence 🙂  Every day I talked to them on the phone and every time they would say “Oh how we wish you could be here with us” and little did they know, we were aleready planning on it.  The facial expressions were priceless when we surprised them by just showing up at designated lunch location.  The trip was absolutely wonderful, the ocean was breathtaking and warm.  For the first time in Bella’s life she was very excited to see the ocean or get close to the water, I loved her facial expressions every time we approached the ocean.  She also got to stand in the sand with her cute little feetsies.  One other thing Bella tried for the first time is go in the pool and to our surprise our pumpkin did not like it, but at least we will have pictures to show her when she is old enough 😉   I do no recall being at the beach in October and having heat up to 80 degrees, but it couldn’t have been better.  Also for the first time in my life, I tried boogie boarding- what an awesome thing to try (not sure if I can call it a sport 😉 ) If you have never tried it, I strongly recommend it, it will rejuvenate you!   Below you will find some of the pictures from our trip.  Enjoy!

“I am all around you, hovering over you even as you seek My Face.  I am nearer than you dare believe, closer than the air your breathe.  If My children could only recognize My Presence, they would never feel lonely again.  I know every thought before you think it, every word before you speak it.  My Presence impinges on your innermost being.  Can you see the absurdity of trying to hide anything from Me?  You can easily deceive other people, and even yourself; but I read you like an open, large-print book.”  (Author, Unknown)

When I read that paragraph in my study book, it  brought tears to my eyes.  With all the busyness in our lives we completely forget that God’s presence is truly with us every second of the way.  Somehow this life takes over and just the fact that we are breathing should be an utmost glory to Him, the One that lets us breathe and go on about our daily duties.

When I was deciding whether I should get back to Bible study, all I could think about was leaving Isabella at home with daddy and not being the one to put her to bed, but after praying about it and talking to Barry, we have decided that it’s best for me to get out once a week and spend some time with other ladies.  The first day back, I realized as soon as the video of Priscilla Shirer came on, that it was one of the best decisions I have made.   The study is about Jonah titled ” Navigating a Life Interrupted.”  Whether it’s loosing a job, getting sick, loosing a loved one, having a new addition to the family or etc, it’s all interruptions.  God sends us these interruptions to discipline us.  He wants to prepare us for what He has in store.  Many times we overlook the facts and it’s only after time goes by and we trace all the steps we see God was completely in control, even when we did not acknowledge Him.  He is the most gracious Creator that sits on His throne and listens to our needs and wants only what is best for us.  Being His daughter is the best gift I ever received, because no matter what happens in this life, I know I can always count on the One who created me.

If you ever get a chance to do this Bible study, jump right in and go through it, you will never regret it.