No One Told Me

No one told me I'd be sick for a year

and my love of dancing and singing would veer.

No one said that a daily migraine would be

something constant to keep sanity.

No one asked if I'd like to be sick

or if my tears would fall till my cheek was slick.

No one informed me that my fatigue

would feel like I'm constantly hiking a league.

No one questioned if I'd like this at all

but would you want to hang out this fall?

No one needed to ask me a thing

or tell me that this wasn't a one time fling.

No one let me know

that God would make me grow.

No one could tell me that my heart would break

and that some days I'd feel like a fake.

No one would say about the intimacy

I'd grow with God infinitely.

No one should ever get sick for a year

and let their favorite hobbies veer.

No one wants to have a migraine every day

yet I'd never ask God to not have His way.

No one knows that if it weren't for this

I wouldn't know letter writing bliss.

No one mentioned that this trial

would make me fight to find joy each mile.

No one explained each day I'm blessed with 

is truly a gift from God, (and that's not a myth).

No one comprehended how this would be

effective to my testimony and future ministry.

No one treasures sickness of such

yet I do as I have been strengthened so much.

No one may be able to say

Moriah lived joyfully each day.

Yet I pray that someone will say,

God worked on her faithfully each and every day!

Poem by Moriah Peters ~ Written the other day when pondering the past year as I've dealt with pneumonia, mono, and frequent migraines.

Photos by Josh Vanosdell ~ Hello, my name is Joshua Vanosdell. I'm just a beginner photographer. I was born and raised in Louisiana but now live in New Mexico. Thats where most of my pictures are taken now. It has been a culture change for me in New Mexico, but it has its perks. I've been living there now for 5 years and I just love it. If you want to check out more of my photography you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Google+.

Beautiful Blessings - 11/3/15

~ Root beer floats with the birthday girl!

~ Listening to her and her bro jam on the piano! lol It was a lot of fun listening to them improvise....made me grin! :~D

~ Seeing the Milky Way! Its soooooo beautiful!

~ T-bug and her first Bible!

~ Pouring over old photos of my friends and seeing how they have changed!

Being Classy: Advice for Guys (a guest post)

Today's guest-post is from my good friend Noah. Below is a picture of Noah being classy during his graduation photo shoot. 

In today's culture something we are lacking is class. Many people do

not know how to handle themselves with dignity and classiness. Fear

not. I have compiled a list of classy traits you can adopt and bring

your social status to the next level. and have some fun too.

10. Know your style: if you don't care how you look, you should. Get

advice from a friend. Find out what you look good in, and stick with

it, but don't be afraid to experiment. DO NOT be obsessed with clothes

all the time. This is an irritation to most people. Find balance. I

found it helpful to pick a friend with similar taste and ask "would

THEY wear this?"

9. Hygiene (nailed that spelling the first time *self five* ): This I

shouldn't have to even say, but many people do not take care of there

general composure. D-E-O-D-E-R-A-N-T.

=P don't be a germaphobe thought. and be relaxed too. walking around

with a comb in your pocket 24/7 just makes you "that guy".

8. Manners: This will score you major class points with anyone. P's

and Q's will open doors, makes friends, and look good on your resume.

7. Be outgoing. It is very unclassy to sit in a corner, put on some

obnoxious music, and say nothing to anyone. There ARE times for that.

I know I have them. But don't make it a habit. This is the single

biggest key to making new friends and keeping old ones. They're just

as nervous or even more nervous than you are.

6. Two Words: Bow Tie. ALWAY classy. Bow Ties are COOL. get a REAL one

if you know how;  if you don't..........learn how. Man points here. ;)

5. Get a suit. Or a tux. or just a button up and tie. Looking classy

in classy gear is essential to your repertoire (extra tip: use big

words). Second hand works if you don't have money lying around. I sure

don't. Choose wisely, but dare to be different...but no camo suits

please D:

4. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: There was a SONG about this. Learn it. It's catchy.

Listening to people is always a good start. If you don't agree with

them, don't start a fistfight. Talk to them, or even just say nothing.

Just remember: they have a whole life you have never seen. You don't

know their circumstances or life situations. Don't be judgmental. but

do learn to draw the line at stupidity.

3. Know your boundaries: A person's business is theirs. Don't stick

your face in it. If someone tells you something in confidence. NEVER

TELL SOMEONE ELSE WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION . Not cool man. Not cool.

2. Have fun being classy. It IS fun. Make it fun. and relax too. Don't

be stiff. That isn't fun

1. RESPECT YO LADY FRIENDS. SINGLE, MOST IMPORTANT POINT: (ladies,

respect your dude friend too). If you wouldn't say it to your sister

or mother, don't say it to someone else. Be confident. that's someones

WIFE someday. He will find you. and he will kill you :{

Bonus: beards are classy. Keep them that way.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Our guest post today is from the lovely Neona from The Adventures of a Girl and her Monkey!

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”  How true that statement is! I've always been drawn to photography because you can convey so much with just one picture. It is one of my most enjoyable hobbies. I love capturing a moment. There is so much in God’s creation and I love to savour it all with my camera.

Sometimes you can find yourself in a photo; like you’re right there with the photographer, enjoying the view.

A photograph can perfectly capture a moment of pure bliss.

Beauty that would otherwise be overlooked is presented in all of its splendour.

A photograph can inspire awe.

It can also plant curiosity and amusement.

A photograph can be relaxing.

It can bring a smile to your face.

Sometimes, a photograph can steal your breath away and consume you with wonder.

It can fill you with the sunshine of a lovely day.

A photograph can trigger a multitude of emotions.

There are so many wondrous things to see. I love showing the world what I find and giving them a glimpse into my adventures. There is so much to be found…

“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of his hands.” Psalms 19:1

“All of the earth will worship You, and will sing praises to You; They will sing praises to Your name.”  Psalms 66:4

Excitement for March!

Anybody excited for March? I know I am!

Especially with the blog series I'll be doing! :~D

Starting March 1st, and continuing throughout every day in March, I shall be doing a photo essay called:

"People of Jordan"

I figured that a fun way to start, would be to introduce you to Booker Bramley. He lives at Jordan Bramley Library. He's been at the library for several months now. He loves attention! He also enjoys sitting on the desk, perching on top of the book shelves, and curling up in the reading chair in the children's section.

Photo-A-Day 20

"Guilty Pleasure" - BOOKS!!!!!!!!!! :~D