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NeedtoBreathe

NeedtoBreathe performed the last night of Tug. I remember seeing this band when they opened for the Graham Colton Band way back in high school and now they have made it to the big time and are opening for my favorite T-swift! The guys did a great concert!

Alison's Baby Shower

The Alvord ladies are so talented. Every detail of Alison's baby shower was absolutely adorable. The theme of the shower was "owls"

Brent & Lacy- the engagement

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Around Waco

World Hunger Farm

Thanksgiving this year

This year Thanksgiving really took on a whole new meaning. It wasn’t about the food or getting off school but a time to celebrate and be thankful. “Thankful” literally means feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciation. I’m thankful for the wonderful grandmother the Lord has blessed my family with. I’m thankful for Ga Ga- her sweet smile and gentle spirit. For the time we made macaroni and cheese and forgot the cheese. For all the sleepovers where she let me wear her silk pajamas, drink orange juice with ice in it before I went to bed, and she’d tuck me in singing “lovely moon”. For all the trips we had and her keeping me up at night reading. For her banana cream pie- the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth. For the honey jar and the burping duck always on her kitchen table. For a front door that was never locked and where surprise visits are always welcome. For all that she has taught me about life. How to sew, cook, knit, work hard and raise a family but more importantly- how to live out my faith and love the Lord with everything in me. To trust Him and his gentle guidance no matter what the circumstances look like. I’ve learned how to look to Him as for strength and everything that I need and meet unbelief with faith. To serve others never asking for anything in return but finding satisfaction in just knowing you helped them. To see a woman who serving is so much a part of who she is that it’s not a question of “who will do this” or “should I do it” but it’s such an innate part of who she is that it flows out of her. She’s taught me how to sacrifice because anything I’d consider a “sacrifice” isn’t nearly as important compared to the people around you. To truly love people and how to have a heart full of compassion. How to see the good in everyone that you come in contact with and let everything that comes out of your mouth be uplifting. It’s funny because you read verses and pray how to apply them in your life- then you look at GaGa and see them fleshed out day-to-day in her life. You can’t help but be inspired to be a better person for knowing her. I’m so thankful.

Plenty to be Thankful for :)

My PaPa

Earlier this semester my grandfather, Pa Pa, went to be with the Lord. This Veteran's day was a sweet day for me to honor one of the things he loved so much. He served as a Merchant Marine and loved this country. He was always telling stories of where he served and the many places he traveled. I am so grateful to all men & women that have sacrificed so much for our freedom. I had the opportunity to go downtown and watch the Veteran's day parade. Here is a video slideshow from the parade.

Do-Overs

This past summer I had the privilege of serving alongside Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association. As an intern I helped plan their winter Conference Tug. Click here to check out one of our promo videos! And then here for the official conference Teaser.

Mission Corner

A Weekend with Mrs. Parker

This past weekend I got to go to New York to see some of my dear friends. I haven't seen these girls in over 4 months so it was a much needed trip! :) I didn't pull out my camera as much as I normally do because I was busy catching up! Here are some pictures from the fabulous Shake Shack right by my aunt's apartment.

Christmas in Honduras

This blog post is a little overdue :) One of my good friends from home Leslie's sweet parents decided to throw her a surprise party while we were all home to celebrate her birthday. Leslie went on a mission trip to Honduras this past summer and fell in love. She loved the culture, the people, the language. She even sponsors two of the boys from the orphanage that she was working with. The group that she went with is taking a trip over Christmas break and Leslie was determined to save up money for the trip. Leslie's sweet parents surprised her and gave her the trip for her birthday!

Mission Corner Day 3