I've Never Been to Vegas But My Luggage Has!

This book by Mandy Hale is so real and honest. She is such an inspiring woman to openly share about the hardships as a single woman, and so honest about her struggles in dating and life in general. I first heard about her on a interview thing from Pete Wilson and heard of her first book then saw that another one was released and had to get my hands on it. As a single 30 year old it is encouraging to hear from a sister in Christ about life as a single person and how someone else gets through it and just lives day to day as sometimes that can be extremely difficult. Sometimes, it's a moment by moment thing because you can't bear to think any further. Any single woman should read her book and just be encouraged not to settle for anything less and to pull in to God and not give yourself to anyone just so that you can "date" or get married. God has someone, and as hard as it is for me to say and see this at times, He will bring that person along when He is good and ready. This is a must read book for any single woman, of any age!

Love you Dad!

People tend to say, "He's in a better place" or "It will get easier." My question is, will it? It's been 5 1/2 years. I know he is in a better place, but I want to be there too. My dad was quiet but when he spoke you knew it was from his heart, I hope that I am like him in that way. We are both quiet but give us a leadership role and we can run with it and do well. My dad was and still is my hero, growing up without a dad, he learned from the men that God put in his life and was the best dad in the world. He wasn't perfect and would admit it. I hope and pray that God continues to put men in my life like that, not to replace my dad but to be a supportive role model in my life. I like every little girl, longed for the day when my dad would walk me down the aisle at my wedding and dreamed of the father daughter dance at my wedding. The pain at times is still so raw, I wouldn't say it gets easier, but the cry sessions are longer between. Sure, I have my heavenly father, and I would never deny that, but not having my earthly father is different. Many times I hear people say, "Live like this was your last." Do we? We don't know when will be our turn or how long we have left. My challenge to you is to not go to bed being angry with someone, hug your kids, love on them, love and hug your parents, even if they drive you a little crazy. Stay strong in your faith and grounded in what you know is true. Enjoy those little things in life, even if it may be a little spontaneous and not something you are used to. I guess I'm done for now, I just wanted to share a little bit of my heart for whoever may want to take a peek.