I'm Engaged!!

It was the evening of June 22nd, after the exciting dress rehearsal festivities for Sarah and John’s wedding. Jerad and I were able to have some time together and catch up on the week's events as we drove to Juanita High School to pick up his car. Once we arrived in the parking lot, we admired what a clear, starry night it was with the bright moon shining through a few drifting clouds. Jerad suggested we head down to the football field for a little while. I loved the idea, and we grabbed a blanket and walked hand in hand down to the field that was all lit up by the moon. We sat there all snuggled up for a good half hour talking about us, how God had lead our hearts together, and the love we have for each other that was growing with each day. We have always had these conversations so I was not at all suspicious of anything at this point. After awhile Jerad paused and stood up and then asked me if I would stand up. At first I didn’t want to because I was all warm sitting in the blanket, but I got up knowing he was up to something but I had no clue what. As we were standing on the fifty yard line of the football field, we hugged and then Jerad took both my hands and began telling me how much he loved me and wanted to be with me forever. He then transitioned to getting down on one knee and pulled out a little silver container which held a beautiful pearl ring that he had made that week at his Dad's house. So precioius! With my hand over my mouth, and in absolute shock, Jerad then presented the ring to me and asked "Lisa, will you marry me?" I said "Yes! Yes! Yes!" With arms embraced and sweet kisses full of love, it was a perfect moment! We were so thrilled, and I was still in shock haha! I remember saying a few times, "Oh my goodness, we're engaged!!!"
I love that Jerad proposed on the football field at the very school where he and I met last fall. As we left the field, we walked up to the outside doors of the Wrestling room where we had met serving with Greater Gold Wrestling ministry. Jerad and I stopped and prayed to the Lord with thankful hearts for His faithfulness, blessings, and how He brought our lives and hearts together in such a beautiful way; a way that only He could have orchestrated! Praise the Lord!!

"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy!" Psalm 126:3

Thanksgiving

This is a poem that the girl I nanny and myself wrote the other day - she is so smart!

THANKSGIVING


Thanksgiving Day comes once a year,

where friends and family will gather near.


With all the joys and comforts of home,

we come together and make our grateful hearts known.


We hug and catch up with each person we greet,

then come to the table to take our seat.


With bowed heads we say our Thanksgiving prayers,

and praise the Lord for all of his cares.


Psalm 145:7
"They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness."

Footprints In The Sand

You walked with me, footprints in the sand
And helped me understand where I'm going
You walked with me when I was all alone
With so much unknown along the way
Then I heard you say

I promise you, I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair
I'll carry you when you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

I see my life flash across the sky
So many times have I been so afraid
And just when I have thought I lost my way
You give me strength to carry on
That's when I heard you say

I promise you, I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sorrow and despair
And I'll carry you when you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

When I'm weary, well, I know you'll be there
And I can feel you when you say

I promise you, I'm always there
When your heart is filled with sadness and despair
I'lll carry you when you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand

(Footprints In The Sand, Songwriters: Cowell, Simon; Kreuger, David Bengt; Magnusson, Per Olof; Page, Richard;)

I love the comfort this songs bring when picturing Christ as the one walking in the sand beside me. Love it! Here is a short story below that speaks to this very thing...

One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand:
one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him
he looked back, at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it:
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."

The LORD replied:
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I never would leave you,
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Centerpieces

I love a great, simple centerpiece! You can use anything from the well known flowers in a vase to fruits and objects from around the home. Whatever your party's theme or home decor may be, may these ideas give you inspiration for your table top. Check out these beautiful ideas from Real Simple... I think I will be using the pumpkin idea very soon!

20 5-Minute Centerpieces for Every Occasion

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Vote for Randy Ransom

It is Campaign time in the Ransom house and we are assembling signs as Election Day approaches! My Dad is running for Woodinville Fire Commissioner in the Woodinville Fire & Life Safety District. We appreciate your support!! :D

www.voteransom.com

"The Definition Of Me"

So I recently have been listening to Mandisa's new CD, Freedom and there is a song that I love! Here are the words...

~ The Definition Of Me ~

Everybody's got an opinion
Of what they want me to be
Everybody's got a condition
That I may never meet

So tired of looking in the mirror
‘Cause it always says the same thing
I want to be about something different
Something more than the mirror can see

Like joy, peace
Alive in me
When it comes to my identity

I want the love
I want the light
I want the beauty
On the inside
I want the one that you can't see
To be the definition of me
More than the face
More than the girl
More than the voice
More than the world
I want the truth that I believe
To be the definition of me

Pretty is cool for a minute
But it will always fade away
Trends are hot for a second
But they'll be gone the very next day

So before you get lost in the moment
Let’s get one thing clear
Only love will last forever
That's the reason that we're here

It's up to you ‘cause everybody's looking
Who do you want them to see?

I want Your love to be
The very heart of me
Jesus, I want You to be
Living inside of me

Dessert Song

Today's sermon was a good one to hear... asking about how when you lose things, what is our response in those tough times. Pastor Jonathan referenced 1 Samuel 18-21 and talked about how David lost everything. His job, wife, mentor, friend, and his identity. Jonathan went on to share a video that i think is a good reminder for all Christians, and he prompted the question: "Do I long for the gifts more than the Giver?" The Gospel is hope and a promise for eternal life, but it does not mean there will never be trials or difficulty in life... God uses those for our good because he wants us to be depentant on him! check out this video! Wow, what a reminder of the hope we have in the Gospel becasue it is Christ and not the hope of "Pleasantville."



We ended the service with this song... what joy we can still have even when we go through the trials because our focus is on Christ. God allows these trials to take place, so that we may be dependant on him and he be glorified. Not many poeple grow when they are confortable. Know that God is good all the time, and all the time God is good! He is enough, be satified in him. Psalm 73:25-26


Dessert Song

This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides

And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be empited again
The seed I've recieved I will sow