The Website

Okay, so I'm pretty sure that I've spoken briefly of it before but dah der dah DAH!! here it is,
The wedding website for Jess & Tim.
Now "why would we need a wedding website?" I hear some of you say. The simple answer is, we've got a lot of family and friends travelling from right around Oz to be there and conveying all the directions, specific details and extra info to them is easier on the web than trying to cram the invite envelope full of extra pieces of paper. Plus we've added options like online RSVP [which has been an unquestionable fave] and Gift suggestions and confirmations all from the comfort of the good old computer chair. To add to all of that, the general consensus we've received from people has been that the website has made them feel more involved in the whole wedding experience by making the excitement extend beyond merely the big day.
The plan is to keep the site running after the wedding to include wedding pics, as well as keep all our family and friends updated on life together hitched.
Anyway take a squiz at the site and for all those who are preparing for their own big days, this idea comes highly recommended by none other than me! Your family and friends will love it!!

Keep Living Your Love

A couple of days ago, I spent the day with a gorgeous friend of mine. Now when I say Gorgeous I mean in every way. Beautiful spirit, personality and achingly beautiful to the eye also. Now it was at the end of my time with her, after we had parted ways that the old lie began to creep up on me..."Look out Jess, how can you ever expect to be standing within the same league as her...I mean seriously!!..."

As the lies rattled around in my mind, I struggled and I struggled, my mood continued to sink and I could feel a sadness slowly creeping itself over me.

"...If you acted more like her, took on a personality like her, tried to look like her then you would be more beautiful...people would like you more...you'd like yourself more..."

And then I clicked. Something in my mind clicked. That part of myself that is choosing to love spoke up and silenced the wounding whisper,

"What good can you do by becoming a clone? Exactly how long do you honestly think you can keep up a charade? What are you giving to the world that isn't already here? Nothing!

If you want to be beautiful then be beautiful in your own right, be beautiful in who you are and what you have to give..."

I can feel the change taking a stronger hold in my life and I feel stronger and more in love with who I have been created to be. I want to offer my unique gifts and self to this world, I want to find what it is I can give. I want to continue to love what I have to offer while appreciating [not mimicing] the gifts that others can offer to this world. I want to look at the beauty of fellow women and be grateful that we're on the same team...The numbers and positions may be different, but we're all wearing the same jersey, it's time we started cheering each other on!

Put your key in the Lock

Little keys that unlock big doors.

Please leave a key to a blog that you would like to share.
It can be to one of your own favorite posts,
or to another person's blog.
It can be to a book

or to a video.
You can show me the way to a poetry site that you like.
Or to something delcious (chocolate is always good.)
Or to a place of enchanting creativity!
Give a key that opens a door
that we might tag along and discover a new place through you.
Have fun!
Thank you very much for SHARING THE LOVE!

Love

Take a pin.
On a strip of paper write the word 'love'.
One word, one gesture, can change the way...
Our smallest actions are worthy of greatness.

"How Can I Keep From Singing"

I heard this song by Chris Tomlin tonight and I must say it was incredibly timely. Back at my old church in NSW, Rob [the musical genius] used to sing a cover of it and it used to make my heart soar, and very often brought tears to my eyes with the power and truth in it's words. I was reminded of its beauty in my life tonight. To hear it check it out here

As I wipe the smudged mascara from under my eyes, I can have a little chuckle. I'm sure God knew he'd be doing this to me tonight as I was deciding today whether to use the waterproof mascara or not, I'm sure he's giggling. It's been a good night, God is a truely amazing bloke!

How Can I Keep From Singing
By Chris Tomlin
There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give
I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne