Sandy Hook

  Its been all over the news and social media sites about this tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Its been almost a week and yet I still get so emotional thinking about it. 20 kids, 20 babies if you ask me, that lives were taken too soon. It makes me sick to think about it. But I find that's all I do. I think. What good is thinking though without action? Many people have made endless comments on many social media networks that range from bringing God back into schools to radical gun law changes. All these discussions, from what I have seen, is just dividing the country at a time when we should be uniting. America is a melting pot and everyone has their opinions, but why attack someone for their opinion?
  Ann Curry had a challenge. A 26 acts of kindness challenge. To remember every victim of that tragic day. Instead of arguing over gun control and God, go out and show kindness to a stranger in memory of a victim. Help the needy, donate to a food bank, make a difference. Turn this tragedy into a blessing for someone else.
  I personally am doing this in my photography business. In memory of Olivia, giving away a free photo shoot to a family in need. For people who are financially struggling, a family photo shoot is somethin they may not be able to afford. But from personal experience, I know first hand how much a simple image can mean to a family. Its that in which I find my most joy.
  This Christmas there will be 26 families who's hearts will be breaking all over again. I know first hand how a Christmas can be without a loved one and how difficult this time Is for families. Christmas should be a time of happiness and joy, but for them it will only be heartache and sorrow. Keep them in prayer and keep them in thought. Never let them be forgotten  and keep them alive in your acts of kindness. Show the world this tragedy is not going to tear this country apart, but bring us together.
  Instead of dividing, we need to unite. Unite to remember every victim. Unite to keep our country strong. Unite in kindness. Unite. ♥

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  As I sit here at work, so many things for through my mind on what to say. My like has changed so much in a year and a half and frankly I really don't think I am the same person I was in my last post. For the better of course. I no longer work at the days care that made me so miserable, and I no longer sit in class all day either. I graduated in may with my degree in photography and life couldn't be better. I have launched my own business and utility his been such a success. I have also been running my Mary Kay business as well and making some awesome pay. :) I got a new job and I absolutely love it. Besides changing jobs and such in my life, I have also come to a lot of conclusions on people in my life. The ones who will always mean something to you and the ones that just come for a season. I've had a lot of ups and downs lately but my true friends have stuck by  my side. I've had my heart broken a few times as well, but I just pick up the pieces and keep chugging along.
  I often complain about all the tough things I've had to go through in my life. But the more I reflect on the good, as one good friend told me to do, I realize I am such a strong person and have so much going for me in life. I'm also realizing who the true people are in my life and who I really don't need. it sounds like such a small thing, but its made a huge difference in my life. I a, incredible thankful for the people who take time out of their busy lives to sound time with me.
God puts struggles in your life but I once read that god only gives is strongest soldiers the toughest battles. I need to look qt my struggles as more of a blessing than a misery. It may be tough but its gonna mold me into a better person, and the one  I'm meant to be. The more I pray, the more I realize this to be true.
  May god bless you and may you feel his warmth this Christmas season. ♥