So Long...

Wow, it seems so so long ago when I last wrote anything and my life has been changing and grow nonstop on a daily basis. I think Facebook is where most small post get written and my blog then is forgotten, as well as my journal.

I still live in Wyoming as I write this, but moved farther West over the mountains.  I'm just so excited that God would have me be a part of what He is doing. My most recent move and me beginning to run (which is many blog entries in itself) have really been exactly what I have needed.  I feel ALIVE again!!!! A way I haven't felt in a long time....

Two sayings I've read again recently that have stuck out to me, or better yet have found their way upon my path again are the following:

"Thank you for the autumns in my life that have humbled me with their losses. For the winters that have strengthened me with their cold. For the springs that have renewed me with their sap. And for the summers that have given me an opportunity to share the fruit you have cultivated in my life." From 'Moments with the Savior' by Ken Gire

And, I loved that recently a friend wrote this: "If you were an apple, you would be the one all the way up at the top of the tree. The biggest, brightest red, by far the best apple on the tree." Then wrote, " Why is it you have not been picked yet?". 

This reminded me of the following: "Apples and Wine"

Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Most men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they sometimes take the apples from the ground that aren't as good, but easy. The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they're amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who is brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.

Now men..... men are like fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp the best out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.


I leave today with the best quote describing me at the moment:  "When I run I feel His pleasure." by Eric Liddell..... the whole quote is "God made me for a purpose, He also made me fast, but when I run I feel His pleasure."

Would You Pray for Us?

Buffalo, Wyo. I can't believe we leave tomorrow for our trip to Young Life's Washington Family Ranch-Creekside as the second group of  WyldLife Campers from Buffalo. Last year was not only the first year WFR-Creekside was opened, but it was also the first time Buffalo, Wyoming has ever sent campers to camp.  I took 5 middle schoolers to camp last year. On Monday, June 25th we will be leaving for WyldLife Camp at 5pm! We will be traveling from Buffalo to Billings, Montana where we will meet up with Young Life of Billings, along with Big Sky, Montana and Cody, Wyoming  to share a bus to Antelope, Oregon.  Would you please remember to pray for us everyday?  We would love to be soaked in your prayers as we get soaked at camp. We return Sunday, July 1st. Here is how you can pray for us and our other friends attending WFR-Creekside:   For safe travels For the leaders to have energy and patience For students to encounter Jesus at a deeper level than before, or for the first time   In Young Life our hope is that students will move closer to God.  Some students are indifferent toward Him, pray that they would become curious.  Pray that curious kids would become searchers.  Pray that searchers would experience Him.  And pray that kids who know Christ, would become more devoted to Him.   Here are the names from Buffalo you can be praying for: Addie Kiley Kinzee Kimie Kyra Lexy These campers have been doing fundraisers and have raised their way to camp, but more is always needed for camp next year and throughout the year for Young Life to make a difference in our community.  If you consider supporting you may do so online, just click on the link below We would welcome and appreciate the gift. However, most importantly is your gift of prayer. What an interesting summer I have already had and still more is planned for me.  However, this week the enemy tried to hit me pretty hard, not only with matters of the heart and my running goal of couch to 5K, But, Friday I found out that they sold the house I have been renting. I was suppose to get some kind of notice of when there was even an offer and then 60 days when it did sell. However, the new owners would like me out by August 1st, but were really nice and will work with me especially when I shared the only problem is I leave tomorrow and with my other plans (visit friends in Powell, WY; Fort Collins and Denver, CO, along with joining a Youth Group from Michigan at Noah's Ark Adventures in Buena Vista, CO) am pretty much gone the next 3 weeks, home about 2 weeks and  then on Young Life assignment for 3 1/2 weeks back at WFR-Creekside to finish out the summer. Praise God though, within less than a day I found a new place to live, and that is an amazing God story itself. But, now have to pack, move and settle in to new place in the less than 2 weeks I'll be home. Maybe miraculously my house can pack itself up between July 3-27 if I leave the boxes out while I'm gone. Wishful thinking.... I KNOW all will work out God is so good, but the enemy wouldn't be hitting so hard if something Amazing wasn't about to happen in lives over the next weeks!! A group from my church will be down in Casper, Wyoming at the same time we our at camp serving with World Changers and could use prayer. Also, if you could pray about a job for me, as I don't have one for the fall yet.  And for Murray because the next couple of months are going to be pretty hard on my dog. I look forward to what God will do during "the best week of our lives" at WyldLife WFR-Creekside! Thank you for joining in our Young Life Buffalo story! We can't wait to share ALL that God does! Waiting Expectantly with Hopeful Trust, Kimie Morton Volunteer Area Director Young Life Buffalo Wyo. 303-910-7521 Give online to WY35 by clicking here!   "A small group of thoughtful people could change the world." ~Margaret Mead 349 High Street | Buffalo, WY  82834 | 303 910 7521www.younglife.org

Refreshing...

Wow, just so refreshing to finally have a man say,  "Want to tell you that in the past week I've been communicating strongly with another match and thus my activity on here will probably focus solely on her. Though we are not getting married tomorrow that it's not fair to you if I can't give you my full attention and interest." This is something that hasn't happened in years in my life that is having someone give a reason why.... and MOST recently I've attempted to trust in the process once again yet, I've found that they just vanish..... Rejection after they say hey I'd like to get to know you, but before they actually do!!!

Don't they realize that, hey can I call you? can I come your way sometime and take you to dinner? I really want to get to know you better? Here's my personal email address because I'm closing my account, if you would love to still communicate? I'd visit if you did ;visited me first? etc..... BUT, then just disappear NO REASON, NO EXPLANATIONS.... just vanish, or maybe call or email every two or three weeks..... Seriously, feels like rejection and.... whatever other thought the enemy could put into you mind and heart.....

So just really really refreshing to meet a stand up guy.... One who didn't just disappear after starting to pursue..... But, was honest, open, and up front.... Just really refreshing and felt I had to share.... If I've made any sense at all. Thanks to this man!!

Much needed when I was starting to believe that the only really great guys out there are my friends who are already married to incredible women!!!!

No worries, I know I need to wait for the prince God has for me, because as His daughter and princess HE says:

My Daughter,
No man can ever claim you unless he claims you from Me. I reserved a man for you who has My heart and loves Me even more than he will love you. Soon you will know him, I have the perfect time.
You, my princess, are worth loving and deserve a prince.
~Your Heavenly Father

Though if I was honest I would tell you that I'm starting to think my prince isn't out there and will never find me.... BUT, I haven't forgotten that I am WORTH LOVING AND DESERVE A PRINCE!! Just more acceptance that I may remain single until the day I meet my true Prince face to face.... Think, I need others to Believe and Pray for me... However, I will NEVER stop Waiting Expectantly with Hopeful Trust!!

Day 15,706

Yep, today is day 15,706 in my life.... I was born that many days ago.

Up to today, I have been alive for 15,705 days....

Each day is so important.... Make the most of it!!!!

Happy 43rd Birthday to me!!!! Here's to another 15,705!!!!

In the Quiet...

"You will not find a soul mate in the quiet of your room. You must go to a noisy place and look in the quiet corners."  ~quote by Robert Brault

2012 BHAG

BHAG (Be Hag): BIG HARRY AUDACIOUS GOAL!! "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. ~Acts 1:7-8" What would your Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria be and then how to reach the world through it..... thus, a Big Harry Audacious Goal.

I have another BHAG and it is to raise funds in order to reach the lives of the kids in my community through Young Life.  However, I can't do that without help.  I have two major needs: one just operating cost, the weekly expenses needed to do club and contact work.  Heck, since I don't have a job for next year as of now maybe I can dream really BIG and raise enough for a part-time income too.  My second need is finances to help take local teens to camp.  Presently I have 4 middle schoolers signed up to go to WyldLife Camp and the cost for the trip, including all expenses, is $575 per student.  So, interested in helping to send a kiddo to camp?

What I do know is that your gift will not only help a teen have the BEST WEEK of Their LIFE, but the change in them can help Young Life impact the hall of our Middle and High School, then pour out into the streets of Buffalo (my Jerusalem), next flooding into the surrounding communities, to joining others in Wyoming (my Judea) to make a difference in our state.... Hey, and let's think BHAG moving across the United States (my Samaria) and reaching the ends of the earth!!!!

All you have to do is write a check out to “Young Life Buffalo” (if you want it to go in a camp fund, just put camp in the memo). Then mail the check to 349 High Street, Buffalo, Wyoming 82834. OR you can give online to WY35 by clicking here! (either helping with operating or camp scholarships)

"Be the change that you want to see in the world." ~Gandhi

Just a Kiss

Love this song by Lady Antebellum....

Lyin' here with you so close to me
It's hard to fight these feelings when it feels so hard to breathe
I'm caught up in this moment, caught up in your smile

I've never opened up to anyone
So hard to hold back when I'm holding you in my arms
We don't need to rush this, let's just take it slow

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
No, I don't want to push too far

Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby, I'm alright with just a kiss goodnight

I know that if we give this a little time
It'll only bring us closer to the love we wanna find
It's never felt so real, no, it's never felt so right

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
No, I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far

Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby, I'm alright with just a kiss goodnight

No, I don't want to say goodnight
I know it's time to leave
But you'll be in my dreams
Tonight, tonight, tonight

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far

Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby, I'm alright

Oh, let's do this right with just a kiss goodnight
With a kiss goodnight, kiss goodnight


Songwriters: David Haywood;Hillary Scott;Dallas Davidson;Charles Kelley

Finished Chronicles of Narnia today...