World on a String
I love to travel the world and photograph YOUR world. We all have our own little world on a string; one that contains our own story. I want to share those worlds here. I want to give a voice to those who feel no one is listening. I want to use my camera to give them a microphone in the form of a photograph. If a picture holds a thousand words, here are a few.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
The Lighthouse
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Never Say No to a Pregnant Lady When It Comes to Pie
(This will be a more fun blog for me, I think)
The evening before Thanksgiving I made the
This is a family favorite and it is a must that I make it for...oh, every family/holiday get together. I cannot lie. It's pretty amazing!
Sugar Cream Pie
1 c. heavy whipping cream (whipped)
1-1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. milk
1 pie shell
2 Tbsp butter (small chunks)
Nutmeg (I use cinnamon b/c I like the taste better)
Preheat oven to 450* (425* if using a glass pan)
Whip heavy whipping cream until fluffy (this is very important!)
Fold in sugar, flour, and milk.
Pour into un-baked pie shell. Decorate edges if you'd like :)
Dot butter bits on top
Sprinkle with nutmeg (or cinnamon)
Bake for 10 minutes at 450* (or 425*) then reduce heat by 100* (350* or 325*)
Bake 30-45 minutes. You'll know its done when the jiggling stops :)
Cool to room temp and refrigerate.
I like mine cold. My mom likes it heated.
ENJOY!!!!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Peace In A Storm
The Lord will guide you always;
He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Isaiah 58.11
He tends to His flock like a Shepherd; He gathers His lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.
Isaiah 40.11
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Alone
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone
Someone sitting around a campfire told a story once about how he thinks God feels lonely too. He was saying that at Christmas time they were having a party with some friends and while everyone was having a grand time, no one was mentioning Christ. He went to have some quiet time in a solitary room and God told him that He would be there if invited. Now, I'm not sure that God feels lonely, but I do know that I don't invite Him to be part of my life as often as I should; not just with me when I pray, but with me on my way to work, at work, when I'm out with friends, whatever it may be. All too often I find myself praying that He would take my lonliness away; send me someone who makes "me" an "us", but really I'm not alone, He is with me always.
. Do not be terrified for the
Lord your God goes with you;
He will never leave you, nor foraske you"
I've been reading Passion and Purity by Elizabeth Elliot (its been put on hold since the move, I need to get that back out!). God is definitely the love of my life! If he isn't then no one else ever could be. I'm learning that things may not be the way I want them to be (a concept I know all too well, but don't understand when it comes to relationships) but God knows why they are the way they are, why and when they will change, and how it will effect my life in the future.
declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future"
Windows and rooms that I'm passing through
This is just a stop on the way to where I'm going
I'm not afraid because I know this is my temporary home"
So, while I still feel loneliness and solitude, its a growing process. Its me finding out who I am in Christ. It is me learning how to TRUST Him; to know that my future is in His hands and nothing can harm. It is me learning to lean on His wisdom and know that His LOVE is so much more than enough.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Mmmmmm
Carrot Cake
2 C. Flour
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1-1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Salt
2-1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
4 Eggs
1-1/2 C. Vegetable Oil (I used apple sauce, its healthier and more flavor)
2 C. White Sugar
2-3/4 C. Shredded Carrots
1 C. Pineapple (crushed and drained)
3/4 C. Walnuts (or Pecans)
1 C. Raisins
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts and raisins. Pour into prepared pan, or cupcake tin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
The Icing
1-1/2 Bricks Cream Cheese
1/2 C. White Sugar
1/4 C. Powdered Sugar
1 Tbs. Vanilla ( I used half Kahlua, half Vanilla ;) )
16 Oz. Heavy Whipping Cream
Mix the Cream Cheese, Sugars and vanilla. Slowly add Heavy Whipping Cream and mix on high until peaks are created.
Normally I use a pastry bag, but I recently moved and have no idea where my pastry bags are. A zip-loc bag works just as well. Be sure to only cut a small hole to begin with; you can always make it bigger but not smaller :).
And Voila! Add chopped nuts for visual and taste enhancements :).
Friday, November 2, 2012
Beautiful
The days will come when you don't have the strength
When all you hear is you're not worth anything
Wondering if you ever could be loved
And if they truly saw your heart they'd see too much
Chorus:
You're beautiful You're beautiful
You are made so much more than all of this
You're beautiful You're beautiful
You are treasured, You are sacred, You are His
You're beautiful
I'm praying that you have the heart to find
Cause you are more than what is hurting you tonight
For all the lies you've held inside so long
And they are nothing in the shadow of the cross
Before you ever took a breath
Long before the world began
Of all the wonders He possessed There was one more precious
Of all the earth and skies above You're the one He madly loves Enough to die
You're beautiful You're beautiful In His eyes
Watch Here
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
More Bitter Than Sweet Tonight
I lay here, clinging to my childhood teddy bear, bawling. A lot of things were packed tonight. A lot of memories were put in the "sale" pile. Tomorrow I'll me digging into the kitchen, bathroom and finishing the living room. I have one week from today to be completely out of my apartment, out of my sanctuary, out of my place, out of my home.
I always knew this day would come, just not like this. I dreamed of moving to be with a spouse, not back with my parents. I dreamed of having my things go with me to make a new place "home."
I had to find my bear, she had been packed into a bag. I had to find that something that held me too; that sense of comfort. It may seem somewhat childish, but I'm okay with that.
All this being said, I am thankful my parents are supportive enough to let me come back....after nine years out. I am thankful God is sending me on a venture greater than my craziest imaginations. I am thankful that in the morning I'll wake and know that God's peace surpasses my understanding; that His joy is my reward.
My bawling has ceased. I'm ready for sleep. The new day of bitter sweet emotion awaits me. Friends and family coming to help share these emotions with laughter, tears and comforting words.
Nobody said this would be easy.
Nobody said it would be so hard.