What Gifts Has God Given You To Use In This World?

 Hola! How is everyone today? I've been thinking on what my next blog post should be and I chose to talk about the gifts that make you YOU; like what kind of gift did God give you that's unique? Is it bringing joy to people where ever you go? Is your gift an amazing singer or actor/actress? And if you're wondering what mine is, I would feel like God gave me the gift of having sympathy for the homeless.

It started when we were on vacation in Port Aransas,Texas and mom took me and my sister Jessie out on a mother-daughter date. We went to some stores, then mom said she wanted to show us another beach close by; so we were heading on our way to the beach when we needed gas, so we stopped at a gas station that was near the beach and also in the getto. As mom went out of the car, a man with a heavy leather coat and with brown skin that was sorta tanned came walking towards the trash can near where we parked. I didn't know why, but I was curious of what he was doing.

 That's when I realized (as I kept watching) that he was looking for food. I kept watching him, seeing that he barely had gotten anything out of a small cardboard container and I had a weird feeling. As I watched this, I felt a pang of pity for this man and when mom came back to the car I told her what I had seen and at first she said no about me walking up to him giving him food, but I begged her saying, "please." This whole time I had been shaking; my whole body was.

 So when mom finally agreed to let me give him a container of pringles, I looked to see where he was (for he had moved to another trash can) and hurried out of the car and walked over to him. He was about to leave when I said "Hey" and he turned around and looked at me and then I took a few more steps and said "Do you want this," and he came over and took the chips and said "thank you" and left.

I went back to the car and the shaking stopped. That whole time I had not been afraid what that man could've done to me; all I knew is that I felt like it was the right thing.

So now you know why I think that is what God had in store for me. I think God put that in me; He gave me no fear and he gave me the sympathy. Without the sympathy I would have never done that. But God let me see that. I will never forget that evening.

      So comment below. Bye!

                                                      

                                       jasmine Hutchison---(Bringing courage and comfort)

Listen up Sixteen year old Erika

I am back to answer some more of the questions for my kiddos:-) 

Question #4 is this:

 List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.

I would tell my 16 year old self this: Take more risks, you only get to be a teenager one time. Try out for things, go on trips, plan for your future.  Make more goals, and acheive them. 

Don't beat yourself up over everything, and stop trying to be someone else. You are a pretty great person who has a lot to offer to those around you, don't be so shy. 

Don't be in a hurry to grow up.  Listen to your parents, they actually know stuff!

Boys are trouble, don't spend time worrying about them in High School.  Enjoy being single and having fun with friends. Serious relationships aren't necessary until you are old enough to marry.  Love God and others more. 

Relationship with Dereck

Question #3
What is your relationship like with your spouse? (graphic version)
Well I am not too sure what this means by graphic version,but I will give a little view into our marriage.
Dereck and I got married pretty young, like I just turned 20. We have a really close relationship and are each others best friends. There is no one I would rather be with over him.  We have had many challenges to face and overcome throughout our marriage (who doesn't?) but I think they have brought us closer.  Dereck never criticizes me, alone or in front of others, he is a very gentle person. When we have a problem we generally work it out pretty quickly.  Dereck doesn't voice his opinion too much unless I ask for it which is nice and not sometimes lol. I like to talk about things until there is nothing left to say about them and Dereck usually amuses me and listens and comments if needed even if its not that interesting to him. He is a GREAT listener.Dereck loves all sports and video games but has NEVER put it before me. If he plays video games it is when I am busy with something else, or sleeping, or gone. We have a lot of fun together, and we love to laugh together and at each other. He gets me and I get him. Its not always the easiest thing to do but we make the choice to stay in love and committed every single day.

Jessie Girl

Jessie started preschool on Monday, What a great anticipated day it was for her.  Like I did for Jazzy I want to document some fun little things abour her at the crazy age of 4.
Favorite food
bananas
mac and cheese
spaghetti
chicken nuggets
cantaloupe
grapes
peaches
green beans
corn
salad
tomatoes



Favorite thing to do
Play "house"
Play with babies
Play Dr.
Play with her sister
color/draw
shop for clothes and shoes
watch movies
make others laugh
wrestle

Her Personality
Jessie is still pretty shy and unsure about new situations at first. But Jessie likes to be with people. She is very aware of her surroundings, and likes to know whats going on at all times. Jess loves fashion; clothes, shoes, purses, makeup (I don't let her wear makeup except chapstick but she loves watching and pretending) When we go to stores she likes to put outfits together. Jessie has the sweetest little voice but when she gets excited her voice is super high pitched and hard to understand.  Jessie loves babies and is a great helper around the house. She enjoys cleaning and organizing and reading.

I am so proud of the beautiful young lady Jessie is turning into and I know God has great plans for her life. As she starts preschool, it makes me a little sad that her baby years are over but I know the next years are going to be great too!

Legit fears

Continuing right along here question 2 is-

2.describe 3 legitimate fears you have and how they became fears.

     - spiders&roaches...Im not sure how the spiders did but when I livedin China roaches were huge and I think it freaked me out for life.

      -a man following me...car, or walking or breaking into my home, I have no reason to fear this except for the fact that we live in a crazy world with crazy psycho people who like hurting others.

       -my family and friends dying without knowing and having a relationship with Jesus. It's very clear in the bible what happens to people who don't know and have a relationship with Jesus when they die. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

20 Random Facts About Me

So here it goes, I'm going to get started! 20 Random Facts about me...

1. I cannot stand drinking out of glass cups, or any cup that isn't plain plastic like Eskimo Joes.
2. I cannot watch scary movies, shows, or commercials. Even if I only watch part of one I cannot sleep and if I do sleep I wake up often thinking about the scary parts.
3. I love a fan blowing in my face when I sleep.
4. I hate clutter on my kitchen counters, but I don't mind it in my room, or closets.
5. I like watching sad movies
6. I could eat chocolate anytime anywhere
7. I don't like seafood. At all.
8. When I hear others yell at each other it freaks me out, I really just like everyone to be calm and happy.
9. I am either all in, or all out.
10. I change furniture around a lot because I get bored.
11. I love people
12. I love laughing
13. I love laughing with and at people.
14. I don't make my bed until I am getting in it at night.
15. I take a very long time finding a shampoo I like, I get bored with scents so I have to change it up all the time.
16. I get tired of the smell of lotion really fast too, I don't think I have ever used a whole bottle of lotion.
17. I love almost every vegetable and fruit.
18. When I talk about something I am passionate about I get cold and can't stop shivering
19. I love baking, the process, and the results
20. listening to worship music super loud gets me motivated to clean.

30 things I wish my kids knew about me

I found this fun little questionaire on Pinterest tonight. The title is "30 things my kids should know about me" It is from the blog http://www.babymakingmachine.com I thought it would be fun to list some randomness that one day my kiddos might find interesting. So here is the list, and I will hopefully get all 30 done within the next few months:-)

THE LIST:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears (graphic version)
3. Describe your relationship with your spouse. (graphic version)
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. What’s the hardest part of growing up?
14. Describe 5 and weaknesses strengths you have.
15. Describe when you knew your spouse was the one or how I fell in love.
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What do you think your spouse loves most about you?
19. How did you feel the moment you became a parent?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. Describe your relationship with your parents.
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. What’s your favorite holiday and why?
24. What’s your favorite and least favorite thing about parenthood?
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What’s your favorite quality in your spouse?
29. What are your hopes and dreams for your prosperity?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.