It's still a beautiful mess....

"So you were never a saint,
And I loved in shades of wrong.

We learn to live with the pain
Mosaic broken hearts.

But this love is brave and wild
And I never  saw you coming
And I'll never be the same...

These are the hands of fate
You're my Achilles heel
This is the golden age 
of something good 
and right and real..."  Taylor Swift

"What Can I Say"
by
Carrie Underwood

"I Almost Do"

by

Taylor Swift

"Beautiful Mess"

by

Jason Mraz

"Sad Beautiful Tragic"

by

Taylor Swift

"Holy Ground"

by

Taylor Swift

~Time apart does not separate love or friendship~

...Round Trip...

Breaking up is hard to do....

 

 

 

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Guilty, first degree murder...

Justice has been served. Our justice system has worked this time. It is so important to know that we are safe in this country and even if we are only one step closer, it is still *one* step. Thank you, Lord.

~STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE~

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Praying for justice for Travis....

The jury reconvenes tomorrow morning to begin deliberating on Jodi Arias' fate.

It is now in their hands.

The prayer vigils have now officially begun springing up both here in Phoenix,

and in California, where Travis' family lives and he is buried. 

This evening in California at Travis' graveside, his family, friends and 

many supporters gathered to pray and hold a candlelight vigil.

This makes me so sad.

I have followed this case so closely,

not only because wherever there is injustice,

I want this righted,

but because not only did Jodi claim to be a victim

of domestic violence,

which completely offends me (because she is NOT),

but because when it comes down to it,

Travis was the ultimate victim of domestic violence. 

Only he didn't survive.

This case became very personal to me.

(How'd you like that run-on sentence up there? That's okay.  

I'm feeling emotional.  I get a pass.)

I'm going to ask that if you have any humanity in you whatsoever,

that you please pray fervently that justice is served tomorrow (or however long this deliberation 

takes.)  She is a true sociopath and he did not deserve this.  She slaughtered him.  There was

cruelty.  Anything less than first degree murder and she will eventually be out on the streets to do this again.  That is so scary.  Justice needs to be served.  Travis needs and deserves justice.  I'll be praying that he gets it.  Domestic violence needs to end.

Excellent job Prosecutor Martinez.

You spoke for Travis when he wasn't here to speak for himself.

Job well done.

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**photos from various FB pages in support of Travis

Catch up blog April...

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He's perfect....

Welcome to my nephew...

Wyatt Grayson

8 pounds, 10 ounces

20 inches long

3-28-13

Isn't he beautiful?

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I'm Living Proof! pt 1...

This past weekend, my friend Donna and I got to go with our church to the Beth Moore Living Proof Live event here in Phoenix. And let me tell you, it was amazing.  I knew that it would be, but it was way more than I ever expected.

The event was held at Grand Canyon University.  This picture was taken when we first got there, but eventually it filled up to capacity.  It was completely sold out. There were 5300 women there (and a few brave men! ha!), and the energy in that room was something else.  I think you had to be there to understand what I'm saying.  The praise team came out and we did A LOT of worship that weekend intermixed with a ton of teaching by Beth.

 

 I had such a special time with my friend Donna.  I actually met her through Paul. She was one of the football moms on Howie's team and she befriended me on FB.  We invited her to church at one point and she started coming.  We never talked too much, just the occasional, "hi, how are you?" type of thing.  Then, when it was time for this women's retreat, she asked if I was going, and we agreed to room together.  WELL... I am SO glad she did!  I teared up just typing that. Isn't it funny how God works sometimes? Praise God, you can have such a blessing sitting right under your nose and not even know it.  I had NO idea I had so much in common with this woman. NO IDEA. We have walked nearly the same path in life, except dare I say she has actually had some tougher struggles than I have.  I didn't have to try and explain anything to her, because she's been there and understands.  She's been through every bit of it and then some.  She listened patiently and gave good advice.  Talk about bearing one another's burdens. I came away feeling as if I  truly have a new friend.  A new sister.  I was truly blessed by her.  

So we were in such a hurry to get to the hotel and then over to the college, that (unfortunately) we didn't get to enjoy the hotel much.  But. it was very nice from what I saw.

We stayed at the Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria. It was a little bit dated and not  exactly my taste (very Arts and Craftsman style), but still nice. The grounds were gorgeous. What I loved the most were the flowers.  Everything here in Arizona is starting to thaw out and it was a lovely spring weekend.  The flowers were all abloom and smelled intoxicating.  I mean, out of this world!  You could get drunk on how good this place smelled!  It was lovely. 

I will write another post on what actually happened at the conference and what Beth spoke on because it was super-powerful and I definitely want to share about it!

lurve you, xoxo v.

The 20/20 Experience

Are y'all listening??  The album doesn't officially drop until tomorrow, but we've been able to stream the album for free on itunes for a minute now, and I've pretty much worn a hole in my speakers from playing it over and over so many times.  Although, to be honest, I have trouble getting past the first two songs because I love them so much.  Suit and Tie was my favorite for so long, but I think Pusher Love Girl is my new fave.   Here are parts 1 and 2 for your listening pleasure! :)       

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My Friday....

(sorry I had my ipad turned the wrong way!) :)

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Spring fever....

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