Sail Away

Today was my last day of work, and after saying my goodbyes I began my walk home, with a friend.
She had to stop and get on the bus, so I hurried along to continue my stroll onwards. After I hug my friend goodbye, I kept walking and had this feeling. Like my foot steps were leaving imprints behind me. I just felt like each step i took was leaving a trace of where I had been, even though I couldn't see it. The further I walked away the less imprints there were. You know when your feet get wet, and you walk on the ground and it leaves a few marks, but then your feet aren't wet anymore. It was like that. I felt like God was showing me that my life was leaving a mark all along the roads and places I have been. That you could go back and see the difference. I don't know how actuate that is, but it is how I felt.

As my time in Wellington is drawing to a close, I am getting pretty sentimental. Something I must have picked up from my dad. Seeing as he cherishes all the little moments, and tries to make even the little things in life important. I hugged each person at my office, and some a few times. I also tried to get a picture with each person...We had a morning tea for my going away. I wrote a short poem, and read it allowed to them. ha. I found it quite hilarious.

The staff at my work, gave me the most wonderful gifts, and a card full of the sweetest goodbye notes. I didn't really know what to say to them each. I felt like words wouldn't be enough. It was been such a fun adventure getting to know each of them, and I truly feel so blessed I got to. Thanks FHSS for an awesome time, and I'll see you around. lol

Other then finishing up at work, tomorrow I have all my packing ahead of me. Jessica took off work, and I couldn't be more excited. I love knowing someone will be around to help me sorta out my life, and put it in two bags. Packing is probably one of the challenging things I encounter when traveling. On my way to New Zealand I had my mom and lovely friend Janel pack my bags...ha. Is that bad? Jessica thinks its pretty crazy. So I am looking forward to having some time with Jess, and just getting everything sorted out for my voyage.

I truly can't believe my time here is almost up, and I don't know what Wellington will do without me, or what I will do with out Wellington. I know we will both gone on to lead great lives. ha.

Well, I guess that is about it for me. Sorry I haven't blogged in ages and ages. BUT
I have been a busy working women! I hope you are all doing GREAT!

:LaURa:

I vote YES to the Weekends.

Life has been quite the little adventure, and I praise God that I have been able to be apart of it.

New Zealand is beautiful, and so it the fact that the sun comes out everyday. In the past week or so lots and lots have happened. I guess its that everyday life stuff, that adds up and you forget to write it all down. Though I thought today I would write a little bit, its Sunday and I am really enjoying the weekend so much. I love the weekend, cause it gives Jess, Ben, and I time to just relax and catch up on little things we couldn't do during the week. Time to sit around, joke, and be ridiculous, because we have the time to. Yesterday Ben's parents came down to Wellington to have a weekend away from Auckland for his mom's birthday. So we all got together, and went to the beach for a picnic and ice cream. It was gorgeous out. I have really loved being able to get to know Ben's family better, by being around him more and more. Its neat to see Jessica's life unfold each time I am with her. I have learned so much from her, and about her while I have been here. Its been so fantastic. After the beach we came home and napped a bit, and then watched two big games that were on TV last night. Jessica and I did our best to show our support...ha. While Ben had his eyes glued to the screen...I had my lap top on, facebooking, and Jessica sat near by reading the tale end of her recent novel. I found it quite hilarious, we were all hanging out, but doing 3 different things.

This morning we woke up, and got all dressed and ready and went out for brunch at this amazing cafe " Deluxe". I had this really great sandwich with pesto and feta, and veggies. Jess and Ben got savory muffins, filled with veggies. We got on the topic of Disney Land/World and started sharing our hilarious amusement ride stories. We were all having a pretty good laugh, and realized how we really want to go disney world again. It was nice to just sit for a while and talk about old memories...ha.

We then wondered off to get tickets to go see aviator later tonight...3D!!! It has been soled out every weekend since its release! We finally got there early enough to get some seats. Walked back home, and Jess and I were feeling productive. Everyone in New Zealand has compose bins. So you throw all your food away except meat, outside your house, and then it decomposes and you can garden with it...I know right. So Jessica went outside and did a huge compose clean out, while I stood in the sunshine supporting her effort. Ben hung out all the clothes to dry, while this was all happening. Then once she finished, we started sanding and painting this shoe holder Jess and Ben have in their room. It was really a lot of work, but really great fun. We turned the music up, and got it all finished in about 3 hours! Dad you would have been proud. We both said, that you would, considering we were working with wood, and being productive.

Once finished, we made awesome sandwiches and are now relaxing and excited to go see our movie soon. Hooray. Its been such a fun weekend, and I am hoping that yours is going just as fabulous.

Thought I would write a little update about my day, to keep you all informed and entertained!

Happy Weekend to you!

Laura

Tick Tick Tick

How is everybody doing?

Today is Sunday for me, and depending on the time and place you are located...it may be Saturday.

Either way, I hope its one of those surprising sunny days, when you feel like taking on the world.

I am learning slowing, that my time is so important. I am trying to put my time in places of importance, and it can be a challenge.

I am trying to take my time seriously, and realize that I have it to use it in the right ways.

Matthew 6:33

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

God knows what I know, and what I desire to do. He knows what makes me tick, and what makes me passionate.

I am learning I can try to make myself happy, or try hard to do the right things, but its way harder when I do them with my own strength.

So I have learned that when I just choose before anything, to put God there first...then everything else will line up.

I wanna watch all the little things that I love happen, surprisingly. Like those moments when I find out, not because I was trying to myself...but because I was just putting God first, naturally the things Iove to do, or happen...just started happening.

Its like I could try to do all the things that I love, and then fit God into them...
Or I could put God first, and then all the things that I love fit into Him...

Its sorta like when people say, you can't put the cart before the horse...it won't move. It would be awkward too...haha
Could you imagine seeing a cart in front of a horse? funny. but foolish.

There is nothing wrong with putting a cart before a horse, its just you won't get anywhere...
Thats like putting anything before God, you won't get anywhere...

Anyways that all I really have to say. Just enjoy Jesus, and by enjoying Jesus, you will enjoy all the little things that come along with it.

Happy Monday.

Grateful Journal #1:

Today I am grateful for:
1. I got the perfect apple, and when I ate it, is was that perfect apple crunch.
2. Got loads of filing done, and was really productive
3. I got my measurements in for Ryan & Rachelle's Wedding
4. Walking home I didn't get tired!
5. I got to wear my indian skirt at work
6. I didn't have to spend money on lunch, I had leftover DELICIOUS dinner.
7. My room has stayed clean for a whole 24 hours!
8. God was with me the whole day.
9. It only rained while I was at work, then the sun came out for my walk home
10. I got to have free chocolate from our work break room!

Today has been a great day. I am learning to be grateful for the things God puts in each of my days. Thank you for all the great things that have happened today, and all the things that are still to happen! You make each of my days wonderful. I am grateful for You!

One Thing: Here is a short grateful story from the last year or so....
I needed $200 while I was in Northern Ireland to go on a holiday with my friends ( March 2009). I had some money I could have used, but I had already decided in my heart that I wanted to use that money I had already to give away. So I wrote on a little piece of paper, " God I thank you that YOU are my provider, and that YOU are going to give me the money to go on this trip." Two days later, my mom called me while I was in the movie theater, and told me randomly my friend Darren had given her $200.00 to give to me. All the way over in Colorado! I found out from Darren, back in November 2008, he had made a list of people who had blessed him, and that he wanted to bless back once he had the money. I had made #1 on his list. It was God that by the time he had enough money to give away, it was the amount I needed, at just the right time. God spoke to Darren WAY back in November, before I ever knew I'd be going on a holiday in March, for him to bless me. God is the best planner! Amen.

I know you are enjoying your day, because Jesus is with you in it! Hope you liked my grateful story : )

You are GREAT!
Laura

Mom...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

My last February birthday post goes to.. My mom!!!

Happy 29th Birthday!
I find it a miracle that you haven't hit thirty yet, people spend most of their lives avoiding it, and you have done so well.

Mom. you are an amazing mother and friend.
You know when you read those cards about how mothers hold their children's hands, and then their hearts. its true.
I have been on the go from one place to the next, but you are like this little steady stream. No matter where God lands me, I always know you are with me there as well. I love the way you give so much of yourself away to bless other people. You give your time, energy, thoughts, kind words, and too much money. ha God really has given you the amazing ability to love anyone in a way that its hard to come by. You love people genuinely.

was laying in bed the other night, and trying to remember things from my childhood that you did with me. As I sat there, for some reason I could only think of a couple things. I realized, its because I have spent everyday with you of my life, well almost. All my moments had you in them. You know how we say God is our lives, you have been apart of my life everyday. You have spent your life, being a mom to me. You have spent your listening ears, and snuggles on your kids. My memories with you couldn't be written in a book, they would have to be seen.

Mom, you are so beautiful. That perfect beautiful, that never ages. Its a blessing. Your beauty is astounding, though your heart for God is what brings out even more beauty in you. You carry yourself with such humility and love for God. You carry yourself the way Jesus tells us to. You walk with confidence, though you do not carry yourself with pride, trying to display anything, other then the Light God has put in you. You are like a walking bible. I love that things you say about God. I love that you don't hesitate to talk about God, at any moment, in front of a crowd, or one person. It can bring me to tears sometimes, watching you minster to people. It makes me want to be that same way. Bold as a lion, but gentle as a dove. ( somewhereinthebible)

love all those times when we call each other. Sometimes you have those moments , when you feel you would rather quit life and live on the beach in the sunshine.I know you have had times when life seems like its too big, and there is so much to learn. But the best part about it, is that you always keep going...i love that about you. You think your going to give up, but you and Jesus are this awesome team. If I, or you, or anyone that has known you, were to look back...they would see success. The things you have overcome, and gone through...its well...it's God that you can share the stories today. Sometimes I think you can be hard on yourself, and be your worst enemy, though at the end of the day, there are so many people that look up to you and are so blessed by how you have come so far. You are an extrodanary women of God, and an example to me. If you could look at yourself, the way you look at others...you would be amazed at how great you are! God loves you so much!

laugh is so great. Thanks for always laughing so hard, and making me feel like I belong. Thanks for showing me that I am great. Thanks for believing in me, when I didn't know I had anything to offer. Thanks for never making me feel self conscience, or insecure. You are always quick to speak kind, and true words. You never hesitate to say something nice to someone. You have taught me to see from Gods eyes. When I was little, and even now I have never thought you thought I wasn't beautiful and worth more money then the world give. You always made me feel like I could be myself, and be silly, and goofy, and get food on my face, or wear my clothes backwards. You taught me to be me, to love God, to be loud and fun, to love people, to love life, to learn, to jump in head first TRUSTING God!


I pray that I am a mother just like you were to all of us. Thanks for loving me, and showing me an unconditional love that is hard to find. God put me in your life, so that I could know more about Him! I love you so much, and I could keep typing on and on...but the most important thing is ...

HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY MOM!!!! Have the best day, and enjoy this new year God has planned for you!


Love you more then the most!
Laura Rose

Wake Up

When all the world is fast asleep
and I can see them breathe
all alone and tightly bond
around what they think is free

Never looking to see there back
or what may be ahead
though a life was given up
so that they could live instead

Its beautiful the end result
just choose the winning side
I would capture its beauty,
frame it, so the world couldn't deny

This love I found is pure and true
will steal the lies away
He'll whisper in your hearts
Wake up, wake up, I'm the Way.

Written by: Laura Moorhead
2.26.2010

In a boat.

I was talking with my mom today, and she said something so good. I wanted to blog it out for you.
I was sharing with her, that I feel overwhelmed by how many people don't know God, or don't even want to know about Him.
People that live everyday thinking that He isn't a part of every moment. I read in 2 peter, I think about false teachers, and came across this verse ( 2nd peter chapter 2 verse 7) "...and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked ( for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day, by seeing, and hearing their lawless deeds)-" Lot lived in a place called Sodum and Gamora ( didn't spell that right...ha) there was so much wickedness there.
When I read those lines, I felt like me and Lot had a lot in common. That everyday when I wake up in the world, I live among people that don't know God, and live according to their own lust and desires. As I watch day to day, it does begin to really discourage me. Its overwhelming, not knowing where or how to start with all that is happening around me.

My mom said it like this:

" Its like you are in a boat, and the whole world is drowning, and you are trying to help them get into the boat, and they keep saying, " No, its fine, I don't know how to swim, but its fine." Its like that everyday. You bush shoulders with people everyday, that are headed for hell, and don't have a clue, or even want to know. I don't mean to sound dark by saying hell, its just a destination that people don't know they are headed to. ha. I love that verse about, how there is not enough workers for the field. I can feel like that at times as well. Imaging waking up everyday at 4am, to work huge acer, upon acer of land...with only a few people and so many hours daylight. It would feel exhausting, and a bit over the top.

With all that said. That is why Jesus writes over and over, how we are not to loose hope, and to TRUST in Him. That He does the work, and remember that we ARE overcomers through Christ. That it is not impossible with Him. So I have decided that everyday I am going to wake up trusting God to get the work done through me. Amen!

Blog Update:
I have thought that soon I will start writing about awesome stories, and testimonies that have happened these last couple years. How God has been awesome, and used people all over to take me places, and to share the gospel. I want to start writing a Grateful journal. I have so many things to be grateful for, that God has done in my life. I'll keep you updated, and try to start that soon.

You are loved by God!
Laura