Please Pray!

Please pray for this situation in Morocco. It's one very near and dear to my heart. Foreign workers have been deported and families have been torn apart. Children are left without their parents, and parents without their children. There's a chance it can happen to more orphanages as well. Please pray for God to intervene. I know that He has a plan for all of this and can do anything! Watch the video to get a glimpse into what is happening. You can read more about the story here as well. Thanks for your prayers!

- Jenn

Praise His Name

I thought of this song this morning while I was processing some things that are on my mind. The lyrics are so true and basically say that in all circumstances, no matter how difficult they are or how hard they are to understand, we should praise His name. So incredibly true! So no matter what we're going through, whether big or small, we should always praise His name! Listen to the songs and the lyrics. I'm sure you'll be blessed by it.

- Jenn

Busy, Busy, Busy

Busyness seems to be our "life story". Sad, I know. It seems often times we get so caught up in the a busy life style that we forget to take time to sit back and enjoy the simple things in life and the things that mean the most. I'm trying to enjoy those things more and more. We only have this one life to live, so we need to make the most of it and not get so caught up in everything and forget what matters most. My encouragement today is to take time to enjoy the little blessings in life - the things that matter the most.

- Jenn

Check It Out

One of the blogs I read, Storing Up Treasures, is holding a contest. The contest is to win a photo from her Etsy shop. If you've never read Courtney's blog, I suggest that you do. She's the mother of ten beautiful children, both biological and through adoption. She writes very openly and honestly about her life on her blog and is definitely an inspiration through her writing and her experiences. So, if you get a chance, check out her blog. Also, check out her Etsy shop. She sells beautiful photographs that she has taken. So if you're looking to be inspired and encouraged, head on over and read her blog. If you're looking for a beautiful new photograph, head over to her Etsy shop and you just might find one!

- Jenn

Introducing...

Introducing our new blog and our new layout! After a day's worth of work making a new header and background, it's finally done. So welcome to our "Life As We Know It". I hope you like the new layout, design, and name. Let me know if there are any changes that can make the blog better for you as a reader. Otherwise, read and enjoy!

- Jenn

Pardon the Dust...

...I'm renovating. Yes, you heard that right. I'm renovating my blog. So pardon the boring layout while I renovate. I'm actually working on making my own background and header. So a new and improved blog will soon be on its way. Stay tuned for a new name and a new layout!

- Jenn

An Open Letter

Dear Snow,

I can't help but wonder why you have decided to visit southern Pennsylvania so much this winter. You haven't been around in such large amounts for as long as I can remember. Normally you only come for short visits once or twice a year. If I recall correctly, you came in the form of about 47 inches within this past month. We have spent numerous hours (approximately 12 to be exact) moving you from our pathway and our parking spaces into large piles off to the side. I finally thought you were gone for good when I got a glimpse of green grass this past week. Boy was I wrong! Now, as rumor has it, you have decided to come back for another visit in the days to come. I hate to say it, but you're really not welcome. I'm pretty sure that most of us have seen enough of you already and would much rather see sunshine, warm temperatures, and flowers. Please stay away. As a matter of fact, please go into hiding until at least late November or December. Then you will be welcome to make an appearance again. Thank you very much!

Sincerely,
Jenn

P.S. I have enclosed a picture that is proof of your visit earlier this month. As you can see, there was plenty of you around...