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John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. Check out my blog at: http://gaelzie.blogspot.com/ (It's all about the wisdom I am gaining through parenting. Some of it is humorous, some, not so. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined.) I also have one at: http://gaelas.tumblr.com/ (For the more serious side of me... as you will see, there aren't many entries here.) I am a woman of God trying to live a simple life and make some new friends in the process. I am tall, beautiful, and sarcastic, and freely admit to having many faults. At this stage in my life, I have come to many conclusions - some that are solid and some that will change because... well... I am a woman and I can do that! I continue seeking, learning and growing, and although I am stubborn, God finds many ways to bend and move me. ♥ I am a beautiful and terrific faith-filled woman, mom, friend, and Jesus lover who has many flaws. I have many long term friends, dozens of people I consider acquaintances and even more people on my FB page who I have no idea who they are. My house is not always clean, and I don't necessarily wear the latest fashion because I simply want to be comfortable. Traffic and people stress me out at times (okay, most of the time), and I am impatient about some things and very patient about others. I don't trust everyone when I first meet them (some even after I have known them a long time), and I don't understand why people feel the need to cheat, steal, lie and purposely hurt others. I enjoy being in a crowd of people I know, but tend to spend more time by myself because I know I will be honest with myself and I won't left myself down! I love and adore my children and they also drive me crazy. I enjoy writing, singing, skating, working out, gardening, going for long walks, driving on open uncrowded roads, movies, good conversation, music, and animals. I love the color forest green, the smell of freshly cut grass on a spring morning; the smell of the air just after it rains or snows; the smell of a fire burning in a fireplace on a cold, winters' day; the smell of my both of my kids' hair, and places where it's quiet and uncrowded where I can be alone with my thoughts and my Father. I enjoy people watching and if you live locally and we are in any kind of group together, you can be certain that at some point, I have observed you and others you mingle with. I don't hang around long after most things I am involved in because general conversation does not come easily to me, although that statement will surprise most. I am more shy and reserved than many people realize. I am relatively satisfied with my life, however there are moments where I wonder "what if". I am not worried, though because you sometimes wonder those very same things. God has been good and faithful to care for my family and He has me where He wants me. I don't want to impress anyone, I simply want to be me. Other things I believe in: that Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary; taught about the LOVE and redemption of God, that He suffered a terrible death on the cross for the sins of ALL mankind; that He rose three days later and appeared to those He was closest to, and that He is now sitting at the right hand of the Father waiting to call us home. that ALL people are sinners and fall short of God's glory, and that God's mercy is meant for all, regardless of where we work or play, what we wear and who our friends are. that we have been called to LOVE our neighbors regardless of their "station" in life. It doesn't matter how they dress, what they smell like, where they work, where they live, where they play, who the "hang with", what their "lifestyle" is, or how they talk. We are called to LOVE them as Christ has loved us. we all break God's heart just as our children sometimes break ours. His grace and mercy is always there. that most "Churches" are getting it wrong. Ask me to elaborate, if you find this statement of curiosity. single parents have a tough job and need hugs. The next time you see a single mom or dad, give them a big hug. We need those. in parenting my children, not being their friends. They will have tons of friends throughout their lives, but only two parents. Kids do not learn to respect authority figures if their main authority figures are too busy being their friends that they forget to discipline them. Thanks for taking the time to read my brief commentary. God truly loves you, and so do I.
