Now I know my ABCDs....

I have been slack the past week or two at doing my snapshots of thanks. I can assure you it is NOT because I have not had sooooo much to be thankful for. I just have been lazy about posting. BUT... Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday I got to spend with Sarah Boyd. Despite that she was sick Wednesday and not feeling great, I still loved spending the time with her. Here is a video of her cuteness on Sunday while she was painting a picture for her great grandma!!! She is not normally topless, but watercolors and a white shirt don't make for such a great mix, so the shirt came off!

Perfect end to a beautiful day...

Today I was so thankful to work all day, getting a TON done for my committee meeting on Monday.... and then get to relax on the back porch in the spectacularly beautiful weather with a glass of red wine and, most importantly, my mom! She and I sat on the back porch for about an hour. We talked and just enjoyed the mother-daughter time! I am so blessed!!

Ahhh... a good cup o' production

This may not seem major or important to most of the world, but I am SOOO thankful that for two days in a row I have been super productive on thesis stuff. I am over school work and ready to move on to a new chapter of life. But until my thesis stuff is done... I cant. None the less.... most days it is a true struggle to be productive on school work. I am thankful both Thursday AND Friday were amazingly productive days. This starbucks venti white mocha helped!!

Ahh... venti non-fat white chocolate mocha no whip.... heaven in a cup :)

Sweet Sunshine

Today I have been so thankful for the sun shining. It has been cold and rainy for what seems like forever. (yes... I do know it has only been a few days!) Today was BEAUTIFUL! The sun was shining and it was not too cold!

Snapshot of thanks 365

I saw on another blog where a friend was posting a picture every day as a snapshot of she and her family's life. I saw on yet another blog where a friend was posting once a day something she was thankful for. In both cases it might not be anything fancy or formal, it could be something big or small. I thought to myself, I can do this. I can gain so much by noticing more regularly the world around me and the many blessings that God has placed in my life. So.. I decided I was going to combine the two and do a snapshot of thanks 365. For the next year, I am going to work my hardest to post a picture and something I am thankful for. I will continue to blog and write longer posts as I have some thing to share or write. I will just also be doing the snapshots of thanks 365 too!!

So...the first Snapshot of Thanks 365

I am SOO thankful for this sweet little girl! My niece is the greatest! I love her sooo much and she is turning into such a smart, sweet, and special young lady!

Here she is playing in the kitchen my grandfather made my sister and I 27 years ago!

Me.

So... just for the heck of it, I decided to participate in Kelly's "Show Us Your Singles". You never know where you are going to meet the love of your life so as a single person who is totally open to what ever means God has planned for me to cross paths with the love of my life... Here I Go!!

A little about me...

My name is Laura. I am a late 20 something southern girl, born and raised. I have lived in South Carolina my entire life. My faith is the very core of who I am. I am active in mission work both locally and around the world serving as a board of trustee for a medical missions organization. I am also helping launch a new church here in Columbia as a way to serve my local community.

I love to cook and entertain. My family and friends are my world and keep me going every day! My niece, who is two, just might be the coolest kid around. I am also a bit of a college football junkie. My blood runs orange! GO TIGERS!! I grew up on the lake, so I love ALL things related to the water. The past couple years I have developed a love for the mountains too as my family has a vacation home in western NC.

I am finishing up graduate school in May. Right now my time is focused on finishing my thesis and research. When I am done, I will have 2 masters degrees (architecture and healthcare design)

If I missed anything or you want to know more, shoot me an email!

Lollysc@gmail.com

When I say I'm a Christian....

"When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."

I'm whispering "I was lost,

Now I'm found and forgiven."

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak

And need His strength to carry on.

When I say. "I am a Christian"

I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed

And need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are far too visible

But, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I still feel the sting of pain.

I have my share of heartaches

So I call upon His name.

When I say... "I am a Christian"

I'm not holier than thou,

I'm just a simple sinner

Who received God's good grace, somehow."

— Maya Angelou