100!

WOW! I just noticed that yesterday was my 100th blog post! That is crazy! I didn't really think I had that much to talk about! (Don't let my husband see that...he probably has different opinions!)

In exactly 12 months I have had 100 posts...whew!  I went from being petrified to hit the publish button, to learning HTML just so that I can customize my blog. As silly as it may seem...I think that is one of my favorite parts of my blog-being able to learn new things about making it mine, creating something new, and challenging myself. It has almost become like a weird new hobby to me...!

I figured in honor of my 100th post, I would tell you about another 100 in my life...as most of you know I am a Children's Minister. And after this post, you may think I am a Children's Minister who has lost her mind!

I have given my kids a challenge. Get 100 kids on a Wed. night  and Mrs. Allison will permanently dye her her hot pink. (On stage, the next Wednesday night!)

An idea of what I may be looking like...(With a little more pink-and who knows, depending on the week they hit 100, a different color thrown in here or there!)

So...I'll keep you updated on the status of my hair, and on thanks for reading :)

And many more...!

Today is my mother-in-law Cindy's birthday! Yesterday we got the chance to spend the day with her and Tony, and enjoy a great lunch, cake and lots of good conversation!

Cindy, I am so blessed to have such a godly, wise and loving mother-in-law. Thank you for sharing your oldest son with me, and for raising him to be an incredible godly man. He wouldn't be the husband he is today if you hadn't been the mother you were and are. You are an incredible example to the both of us and we love you so much!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE LOVE YOU!!

Go and Be.

Tomorrow, we will leave with out with a group from our church on a family mission trip.  We will have the chance to go and be the church. To show His love in so many practical ways. To serve and sweat. To give hugs and make crafts, kick balls and share smiles.

My brother left yesterday with another group from our church...They got off to a crazy start-and seeing how the Lord intervened in each situation they faced was incredible.

Please join with us in prayer as we go, and for the second mission team that left yesterday as well....for our safety-not only in travels, but also as  we are there. For our hearts to be molded to His likness and our words to His.  For Him to shine so brightly in our weaknesses.

A picture is worth...

This past weekend, Mark got the chance to take engagement pictures for a couple. I asked him if I could share a few of my favorites with yall and he said said I just had to wait until he gave them to the couple. :) 

I am so proud of him, and how he uses his talents for such great things. His love for photography is so special, and I love how he truly has a desire to use it to help others and better their lives.

Nothing I could type today would come close to what you really need to read...

Go here.

And then go here.

Don't forget the tissues.

Verse 1

I have decided to join in with my friends Jenna and Kim, working on memorizing 24 memory verses in the coming year! There will be a verse at the first of the month, and again on the 15th of the month.

I am starting a few months behind....but here is the first verse that I have chosen! 

Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength;
         They will mount up with wings like eagles,
         They will run and not get tired,
         They will walk and not become weary. 

Isaiah 40:31 (NASB)

So excited to start this journey, and to have friends to hold me accountable!