:) plans and such :)

February is finally here!! It is the month we embark on our trip to Grenada!! If you can pray for us as we are gone that God would be honored and glorified in all that we do and say, and that they could see HIM through us!!

This month has been a whirlwind already with all the preparation for the trip!! We have been having meetings and planning sessions!! And when we get bored we giggle at nothing in particular!! On Monday all 7 of us that are going on the trip went to town to buy snacks and such to pack our lunches when we have a workday!! We also went to Ruby Tuesdays and laughed and told stories and had a good time!! I think this trip will be loads of fun!!

Ruth Ann came to visit me today!! Everyone at Mountain View knew she was coming because I have been so excited about it for over a month :)!! Oh we had a grand time hanging out together!! We got coffee, went shopping, and went to a Mexican restaurant!! And we chattered away at eachother!! Oh I absolutely love my sisters!!

Well I hope you have a good week!! I am sure the nest post will have lots of pictures in :)!! Until next time!

~Rose Mary

January

In exactly three weeks today ,Lord willing, me and 6 other folks are going to embark on an experience of a lifetime!! We are going to go on a mission trip to Grenada! We are all very excited , but you can pray for us that we could be a blessing to the people down there and that we would be a light. And also that we as a team would have the strength, energy, and courage that we need! 

This month has been a whirlwind of activity. We have gone to the cabin several times as day off groups and that is always relaxing!! And the one day Shirley (our dean of women) and I took two girls to the airport. I went home for a dr. Appt. and to get my drivers license renewed!! 

Then we had a last day off for two of the girls before they leave!! It was an all girls day off. It was so much fun we went to a cabin and all huddled in front of the fire during the night!! It was so much fun! The next day we did absolutely nothing!! We just sat around and ate and talked the 

whole time. That evening we went out to a Mexican restaurant. It was so good. And we talked and ate!! 

That day just reminded me how important building relationships is here at Mountain View and anywhere. And it also made me think how much of an impact we can have on those around us. Wether it be by our mood ,what we say, or how we act. But no matter what we will affect those around us in a good way or bad way wether we mean to or not.

On the 22-23rd we got about 24 inches of snow!! Oh we had such a jolly time with it. It called for sledding parties!! The one afternoon after housekeeping Lane (my coworker) and I decided to go sledding. Oh my did we ever work hard to sled. ;) the first trip down the hill I pulled her down to make the path. The second trip down we kept rocking back and forth till we made it down. The third time we actually were able to sled!! But by then we were so wore out from having to walk in two ft of snow we quit. But we had fun and laughed and laughed and got cold!! It was so worth the soreness the next day!!

Last night we had volleyball tournaments!! And oh what fun we had using our lungs the way God intended :) (just saying we screamed alot) especially towards the end!! But it is so much fun to play with the same people all night and you learn how to work together well!! And how to back eachother up!! We didn't win but we had lots of fun and laughs!!

Ok well that is all for now!! Hope you all have an amazing week!

Until next time!! ~Rose Mary 

The Heavens Declare.....

The Lord gives us mornings so that we can begin new days. Hopefully we wake up feeling refreshed and happy and ready to begin a new day that brings wonderful opportunities to serve the Lord!! 

In my opinion there is nothing better in the world than to wake up and be able to enjoy a sunrise. It is just another wonderful reminder that God cares about beauty and he loves letting us enjoy them, that is if we stop long enough to cherish the sight!! 

That is one privilege where I work right now. We get up before the sun. And we have plenty of windows throughout the facility so while we clean bathrooms we can enjoy the beauty of the mountains and especially in the morning we can watch the sun do her artwork on the landscape around us!! I cherish those moments!! 

This verse in the Bible rings true.

Psalm 19:1 KJV

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Wether it is a sunrise or looking up at the stars at night or even looking at the power of a waterfall His Glory is showcased all around us!! We just have to take time to enjoy it and bask in it's beauty. 

~Rose Mary 

Psalm 97:6 KJV

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

Guard Your Heart

         (Picture from Pinterest not mine)

Ever since we have been young we have been told to guard our hearts. But why we may ask. The Bible tells us plainly

Proverbs 4:23 KJV

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Everything we leave into our heart is bound to come out eventually. Wether it be good or bad. If we leave lies and deception in after awhile we will soon become a deceitful person. But if we allow God to work in our hearts and honestly seek after him. We will see the total opposite we will have a kind and compassionate heart.

It also says " for out of it are the issues of life." that means we need to give our heart condition (because we all have one wether good or bad) ,the utmost care because we tend to go by what our heart feels. If we leave our heart unattended then things can creep in that otherwise if guarded would never stand a chance. 

And God has given us the sole responsibility of guarding our hearts which means we need to be watchful each and every day for problems that could occur that could cause heart damage wether it be hurt, disappointment, or a friend desserting us. We need to take these things to Christ and allow him to help us through the issues of life. And he will assist us in keeping our heart pure and guarded!!

Well these are the thoughts that have been in my mind lately may they bless and encourage you!! May the Lord Bless you in the next week! Until next time!

~Rose Mary 

~Reflections~

Well 2016 is now upon us!! It is a good time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the coming year!! Below are some pictures to represent what I did and experienced this past year!! A lot has changed in my family and in my own life!!

 

 -December 2014-

*14th Moved to Aroda, Va for a 15 month term of service

*25th My first Christmas without anyone in my family

-January 2015-

*1st Beginning of the first year away from home

-February-

*7th First visit home

*14 Tyler and Ruth Ann got engaged!!

-March-

*7th my 19th Birthday

*20-23 Went on an amazing chorus tour

-July-

*4th WE MOVED for the first time in 18 years

-September-

*11-23 was home to spend time with Ruth Ann and family

*15 Bought my first vehicle a tahoe

*19 Tyler and Ruth Ann's Wedding

-November-

*1 visited Ruth Ann and Tyler in their house for the first time since they were married

-December 2015-

*9-13 Family Christmas at home and taking puppies to the vet

*25 Second Christmas away from home

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

-January 2016-

A new year with many possibilities!!

Lord Willing I will be farewelling from Mountain View on April 9, 2016 it just seems impossible that 16 months will have gone by since I left home on my first adventure by myself and that I actually not only survived but thrived while I was away. Especially considering how scared I was when I left home, but I have gotten to know the people I work and live with every day to the point that they are my family, church, youth group, coworkers, but best of all my friends!!

 

The Lord has taken me on a journey last year that I will never ever forget and looking back I see he worked amazing things in my life the past year. It has not been all roses but through the trials I know he had my best in mind!! I have learned so much about myself and my God while I have been here. It is a very spirit filled year and the Lord has been Good!!!

 

I hope you all make 2016 the best year yet!! Make memories, experience new things, take chances, get out of your comfort zone, but most of all make this a year to grow closer to the Lord. You won't regret it!!

 

~Until Next Time~ Rose Mary

               

 

The Wonder of Wonders

Ahhh December!! I love this month for two reasons! It means we soon get to experience a brand new year with no mistakes in it yet!! And it is CHRISTMAS  the time when we celebrate Jesus birth and remember what He did for us, coming down from the splendor of Heaven to be born as a little babe in human flesh to one day be crucified on the cross for my sins and the sins of the world!! I thank the Lord that He was willing to suffer all that just so that one day I might go live with Him in eternity!

Here is the lyrics to one of my favorite songs that speaks about how miraculous it was to have Jesus on this earth!

 

The Wonder of Wonders 

word & music by charles b. wycuff 

verse 1 

the wonder of wonders as she looked on his face that this little boy spoke the worlds in their place the stars and the moon, shinning brightly on them the earth and the sun were created by him 

chorus 

the wonder of wonders oh how could it be that God became flesh and was given for me the almighty came down and walked among men the wonder of wonders he died for my sin

verse2 

the wonder of wonders as she heard his small cry that this voice had thundered on mount sinai the hand that she held so tenderly had made a dry path thru the mighty red sea 

verse 3 

the wonder of wonders as she looked down and smiled that he was her maker as well as her child he created the womb that had given him birth he was God incarnate come down to the earth. 

verse 4 

the wonder of wonders as a father looked on in eternity past this was his son had sent him to die on calvary's tree 

and that is the wonder of wonders to me 

chorus 

the wonder of wonders oh how could it be that God became flesh and was given for me the almighty came down and walked among men the wonder of wonders he died for my sin 

About Me Page (updated)

My sister and I on her wedding day 9/19/2015

Life is taking me on an amazing journey, and the Lord has been faithful and true in guiding me along the way!! It hasn't always been easy in fact sometimes it seemed downright unbearable ,but the Lord didn't promise an easy road just help for the way. And He also promised that he wouldn't give us more than we can bear!

1 Corinthians 10:13 

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Wow such a rich promise!! And we can use him as an escape any time we face trials and temptations! God is so Good. Only in recent years have I discovered how much he means to me in my life!

 For the past year I have been living in Aroda, Virginia and what an experience it has been!! A year ago I never would have dreampt  that I would have had the privilege to experience all the wonderful things that I have here at Mountain View. It has in no way always been easy in fact it has been very stretching and has made me grow more than I ever have in any stage of life!! The Lord is very real here and He is brought into everything we do, In our work, play, and sleep!! This place is very spiritually filling and has very rich soil to grow in!! PRAISE THE LORD!!  

I am in Housekeeping. This past summer I was the fill in housekeeping supervisor, because the former supervisor is now our Dean of Women and I just filled in until the new supervisor came in August. That was very challenging and I now have a new appreciation for all that those in charge do around here. They have alot to keep straight! We clean approximately 20 toilets, 60 sinks/mirrors, and  23 floors a day!! It keeps us very busy and we also keep up with all the guest houses when guest come to stay!! I love my job and the amazing people God has given me to work with!! 

So that is my life right now!! I have no idea what God has in store for the future!! Lord willing I will be moving back home in April. I have no job as of yet ,but do plan on continuing with the dogs when I get back, but I am not overly concerned about the rest of the details they will fall into place!! May the Lord Bless you!! ~Rose Mary

Jeremiah 29:11 

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord ,

 thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Written 11/30/2015