All Things Analyn

Woahh, I can't believe it's 2011! Where did the time go? It has been a very long while since I've kept up my blog but I've been busy with some changes. First of all, I'm no longer in San Diego, I now live in Hawaii to be with my mom. I guess since I've gotten older I need to focus on my priorties. Richie and I are still together, although he lives on the mainland and I miss him SOOOOO MUCH! School came to a halt because of my move so hopefully I get to start that off again here on the islands. I started helping out with the youth at my family's church; they are an awesome and fun group: Teens for Christ, Hawaii. It does keep me young I guess...hence the need to stay fit and loose weight...lol. :) As far as my crafting, that too is on break, as soon as I have the space and tools it'll be back on track. That's for all for now!

*Nikki, my new card making apprentice* It's been a VERY long time since I've made a card yet alone wrote here....a lot has changed, I'll write about it later. I just wanted to post these pics of the new apprentice. Don'tcha just love the card?

Strength in the Faith of Our Heavenly Father "Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation." Hebrews 11:1-2 HSE has taught me God is tangible and REAL, as real as cellphones, backpacks and Starbucks! It's been mind blowing and He continues to Keep it Real! Just as in the chapter of faith in Hebrews 11, without faith, I was unable to quit my job at San Diego Gas & Electric, quit school at California State University San Marcos, create new friendships and establish boundries with others, give up so many things I once held dear to my heart; to endure a life transformation that God had instore for me. He has turned my life upside down and right side up; shown me the ugliness of pride hidden deep inside, exploded the box of "my life", and will continue to work with in me till the day I'm dancing on streets of gol...

God is AMAZING!!!! There is so much to say, but that sentence pretty much sums it all. Yuppers. :) For the last 3 weeks, we have been on the "Love Out Loud" tour where we got to love on others and our mission was to make the LOVE of God tangible and real, show others that it is something that they can see, hear, and feel, introduce them to Jesus, so He can seal the eternal deal! He really is in control, though, not that I had to say it. God loves us so much the psalmist tells us: Psalms 139:17 and 18 "Oh how precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can't even count them. They outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!" His plan is perfect and no matter how much you want your way, His way will be the only way. So you see, I had an opportunity to travel with the Israel team but God had other plans. Two days before we were to take off, I had become so sick I was not in the right state to travel ac...

Wow! I can not believe it's been Four months since I've entered in my blog!!! So much has happened in these short (but seems like long) months. First I've dedicated to God Five months to revolutionize my life and He did it in three! I've still got a long way to go but OMG, I have changed so much, I don't know where to start! Okay, here's the long story short (hopefully one day I'll be able to re-write it in more detail...) In the beginning (since my last post~) God was there...I've been interested in finding out more about a school my friend Jenn told me about. The Horizon School of Evangelism. Four months ago, Jenn mentioned HSE was having Vision Week-an intro about the school. I just knew I had to attend. I had a chance to visit twice before: Once during Jenn's Vision Week (the beginning of her semester) and on Friend day. I missed her graduation ~ partly because of drama (yuck!). The thought of attending HSE never really crossed my mind, just th...

It's been a tough week. It feels as if I've ran around from here to there and prayed so much more this week than any other times. Although I'm extremely thankful for this trying time. This week we were unsure of our living situation, it all started with a letter in the mail on Monday. Luckily, it ended with a sigh of relief on Saturday morning. We still have uncertainties up in the air but I trust God that he'll provide a way. Prayer and Faith...without these two I would be in trouble!

I hate slow internet connections. I have been waiting to post these pictures of the cards I just created and my wireless connection is lagging! It's funny because I'm all irritated about it and I glance at the verse I wanted to post for today. John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Although I may be annoyed with my computer, I thank God for that peace that passes all understanding. Right now my life feels like a disaster. I stress about things I have no control of: work, school, FINANCES, my dogs, and my house. The Bible tells me to be anxious of nothing, all I have to do is pray and ask. With the way the world is today, I'm good, I don't have to stress and loose sleep, it could be worse. With that, the peace fills my heart and I know that I'm blessed. You too can have this peace, all you have to do is ask and receive it. God loves you!

Life verse Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord will all your heart, lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path Proverbs 3:5-6 A life verse is a verse in the bible that has a special meaning to your life. My life verse is one I've held on to since I was a child, my "go to" verse, this has helped me in all the times, I questioned; "why?" It's his will, his way, and he knows what's best for you. Trust in him. Many times in my life, I see this verse and it's hard for me to let go of junk in my life. I hold on to so many stuff that I hold dear to my heart, like a child not wanting to let go of a favorite toy, I cry and argue because I don't want to let it go. But to let it go is to obey his will and his will is for something much greater! We can't see the end of the tunnel, but God knows our {hurtful} past, will carry us through our present, and wants to see us to the future. ...

Out in the open ocean with the love of my life It's all about consistency with me. One of my new year's resolution is to be consistent, I'm a procrastinator and this is one way for me to stick to something and make it a part of my life. I've had a project in my heart for quite sometime now, and I'm praying my heart is in the right place and many people will be blessed by it. I just need to start-it seems overwhelming and being the procrastinator that I am, I'm having a rough start. Please pray for me! On to another item, since I've started my crafting/cardmaking, I've found so many other Christian Crafters and I'm fascinated by their work! Lord, I hope that I may use my Time, Talent, and Treasure for Your purpose! A wonderful woman of God, Patter Cross, had created two challenges, His Holy Name and Scripture Challenge . Both are a great way to create something meaningful and share your faith. I'm a few weeks behind but I'll catch up. Thr...

Please pray for my sister...Madeline pictured on the left. She has been hospitalized for the last two days. Her daughter, Wilma-in the Air Force uniform, said that she has had a brain hemorrhage. ***UPDATE***March 14th**** My sister is now out of ICU, they had drained the fluids out. They say she's not doing good but she's not worse. They're keeping an eye on her, hopefully she'll come out of it! Thanks for all the prayers!

I usually don't believe in bad luck especially on Friday the 13th, but it does happen. After an amazing day at Big Bear, a storm hit and Richie and I decided to get off the mountain. We didn't have snow chains so we wanted to leave to avoid THIS from happening. All things said and done, we were safe and no one got hurt. Although, on our last run before lunch we both ate it hard on the snow. My shoulder hurts and Richie's body is in pain. It was a great day and can't wait to go again...at least once more this season! :)

So today is my first blog, yay! I started this blog because I'm an amuse addict and I wanted to post my creations to show them off. As I thought more about my blog, I wanted to post everything that is special in my live, hence "All things Analyn" was created. So follow me into my world filled with all things Analyn. Enjoy! This picture was taken at Boomers "rally racing" w/Rich. It was a fun day, back in April shortly after my father passed. Rich wanted to brighten my day so we went "wrally racin." Fun times.