I told you

I told you that it wouldn't be a long "fall color" season for my blog..... I like the new ones alot, but alas, I apparently get bored very quickly, so we will see how long this lasts...We (Andrea and I) went to see Wanda today after her double masectomy...it is a real eye opener to see how this disease ravages a woman...now don't get me wrong she looked pretty good for someone who just endured something that traumatic, but I just can't help but think of all she has to endure to come. I know she is strong and all that but it just makes you think. Chemo and radiation will and has brought many a strong person to their knees. I will of course be praying for her swift and complete recovery, will you? You can meet Wanda at wandabishop.blogspot.com and get updates on a regular basis. Remember...prayers are for an eternity. I couldn't help but wonder how many women were in that hospital going through the same thing at the same time. This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so please tonight, take the time to do a self-breast exam....it is quick and painless, schedule a check-up if you find something, Don't think it will go away if you ignore it. If you don't find something thank God for your health, and get a check-up at your yearly visit....be proactive in your healthcare, no one else is going to do it for you. It might just save your life!!! Love Lisa

I tried ...

I tried to add a pic of some pretty fall leaves it never would do right so I give up...I was trying to make it pretty for fall, but whatever. I am frustrated right now...why won't this upload correctly??AAARRGGGGHH. So I just changed the color of my page...poo. I hate fall colors anyway. poo

I had a Wormy Trojan Virus

I had a nasty computer virus...it was a bad deal, it wiped out all my pictures and my itunes and all my favorites. And no I did not back anything up...and yes I am bummed about it. Bear with me as I try to reload everything on my computer. I basically have to start everything over. Heres the great thing...I have this friend who is like the most amazing computer tech guy ever!!! Oh yeah, he fixed me right up. He is so freaking smart it is kinda scary. Thanks Jonathan!! You rock.

First shots with my new camera!!

It came in today!!! Yay, just in time for my trip. I left work and headed to the lake and just look what I found. You can click on each picture to enlarge and show more detail. I just found that out... you probably already know that. Anyway let me know what you think. Have a great day. L.

Sunrise over the Village

This morning was a great one, I woke up at 5:30, took the bandages off my new tattoos, showered and got ready for work...nothing really any different from any other day except it was still dark outside. I decided to head into The Bucks, and get my sugar-free, fat-free ,cinnimon dolce latte, no whip, with foam, one Splenda, please. I ordered it hot today because it was early and still cool outside. I got to work and did all of the"first in the shop" routine, you know,the usual... lights, irons, action!!! I had a busy day planned starting with a beautiful girl coming in to let me play with her hair for her bridal portraits, so I was really excited...but I like to get everywhere early so I had about 30 minutes to just relax and sip my wonderful cup of sweet encouragent, my liquid energy, mmm... I took a glance toward the door and I saw the most amazing morning sky...pinks and purples and blues...if you saw it, you know what I am talking about. I went outside for a better view, I couldn't look at that sky and not think of God. I looked at it and had several thoughts, first I thought, "I wish that gas station wasn't in the way"...then I thought " I bet if I got higher up than the gas station that would be an amazing view" so I went up to the second level of the complex where my salon is, it is kind of like a balcony...coffee in hand...and I just stood there...in awe of Him and His amazing handy work. I sipped that marvelous cup of coffee, looked at the art that He painted for His glory and my viewing pleasure, and for the first time in a while, I prayed to Him outloud, for more than 30 seconds over dinner. Just Him and I. I thanked Him for the coolness of the morning and for His display and for keeping the earth just far enough away from the sun as to not to kill us, but close enough to warm us, I thanked Him for my coffee and the person who got up early to make it, I prayed about many things and I prayed for healing for Wanda... and it was during that prayer, I was filled with this overwhelming sense of Love. It was at the exact same time as the sun was just breaking the horizon...as beautiful as that was, I knew that it was NOTHING compared to His love for us, for Wanda... I knew at that moment He is going to take care of her. I felt peace. I kept thinking of how great it will be when we are in the presence of Something so beautiful, that this surise will look like a childs drawing in comparison.... It really was a beautiful way to start my day. I will be getting up early more often just to have that intimate time with my Father. I may take a chair with me next time to watch the sunrise over the Village.

Update boys and girls

I went to WW...and I was so excited at the weigh in today...the lady just nodded her head and raised her eyebrows and said you did pretty good, so I thought well I lost a little then she showed me my card and I lost another 4.4 lbs. Yay, I have lost all together 17.4 lbs in 7 weeks... I am so jazzed I know I am going to make my goal of losing 25 before I go to Asia!!! Thanks for praying and I am keeping up the work. Love Ya L.

About 6 weeks to go

Alright, I only have about 6 weeks to go before I go to Asia...I have to still raise $2100.00 I need some help. I will be sending out more letters this week, if you would like to have one please leave me your address here as a comment. I also need prayer people who will commit to praying for me and my team during our 12 day journey. Please pray about this , I appreciate you and would love to help you become part of something that will last for eternity. If you can't be there in person, you can in prayer and spirit. Thanks yall. L.