Day 30

A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past.

 

1.  Started a new job at Humana

2.  Bringing Wallie into my life

3.  Growing closer to my family and friends 

Day 29

Something you could never get tired of doing.

 Being with this guy...

 And dancing...

Day 28

Your favorite movie.

I have all sorts of 'favorites'.  

But I can't go against my all time, could watch hourly, every day, any day movie....

Day 27

A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?

 

Well the obvious.. I had bangs....

And even longer hair now!
 {   without extensions ;o)  }

How have I changed in one year... Oh jeez!  There's been a big change even within the past five months!  I feel like I know myself more.  Who I am, what I'm capable of.  I feel stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually.  I'm happy, enjoy who I am and where I'm at.  I'm closer to my friends and family more then I ever have been and even more grateful for them and their continual love and support for me.  I'm just so blessed to have my life and yes, even those trials that aren't always fun nor easy.  Those are the moments that make us stronger and sit back and really appreciate all we have and where we came from.

Day 26

A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.

Two of the prettiest places I have ever been to.... 

Not only pretty, but peaceful and literally, Heaven on Earth.

 Scotland

 Alaska

Day 25

What’s in your purse?

 And other odds and ends..

Day 24

A photo of something that means a lot to you.

Temple + Family= Eternal

Day 23

15 facts about you.

1. I am the youngest and most loved of three older brothers.

2. Chocolate makes me pee upon consumption.

3. I am {slightly} scared off the car wash.

4. I am appendix free.

5. Peanut Butter is good with anything. It's the new Ranch.

6. My friends are cooler than yours.

7. The word {fart} makes me giggle... always has... I'm sure it always will.

8. I have the best Westie ever!

9. I haven't seen my natural hair color since 7th grade.

10. I love Cabbage Patch Kids.

11. I can watch Pure County over and over and cry every time.

12. I have the most loving and supporting family.

13. I get sweaty at any temperature above 60.... I'll miss Alaska this summer..

14. I have a slight addiction to Rummikub...

15. Brenda Bacon.

Day 22

A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.

Hmm... little private situation, don't you think?  So if you didn't read this off my last blog, this is from the 30 Day challenge I did for the same post.


Have you ever read the story of Abigail in the book of Samuel? Such a great story to read and an even better lesson to learn.

A brief summary:

David and his men do some work for Nabel. Nabel doesn't give them what they asked for and when David finds out - he is infuriated, as well as his men. As David and his men started making their way to Nabels house to start a war they run into a small detour. Abigail. The rest of the story goes as told:

"Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be."
"Upon you be what iniquity, woman?"
"Please my lord, I saw not the young men you sent to Nabal, my husband. But see, I have provided. Please accept of my offering, that this shall be no grief unto thee."
"You take the fool's sins on your own head? You know the injustice and see us coming to right it, and now you beg for mercy upon thine house?"
"I beg for my house, yes, but for thee also, my lord, that this shall not be an offense of heart unto thee, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself. For the Lord will certainly make thee a sure house because my lord fighteth the battles of the Lord, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days. So it ever may be so, my lord, I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid."

Did you get all that?

Abigail begged David to forgive her all the same- not Nabal, but her, as if she were the one who had done the wrong. She didn't say, Forgive Nabel of his trespass.

*Forgive the trespass of thine handmaid.*

Abigail, the one who didn't need forgiveness nevertheless asked for it - illuminates something very important about forgiveness. It illustrates who forgiveness is for.

Abigail's message was that forgiveness was for the one who was forgiving, not the one who was being forgiven.

The story of Abigail also suggests that the Atonement is as much for the benefit of the sinned against- the victim of sin - as for the sinner.

If you've read The Peacegiver you know exactly what I'm talking about. If you haven't read it - please do. I was reading it for the second time the other day and knew that I needed to mention this story - and how perfect for "A letter to someone who has hurt you."

I think we are all often too quick to blame the other person. Or justify why/how they are wrong in every way and how we are in the right. It's not always the sinner that needs to repent and be forgiven... but its often a lesson for the one sinned against. One might say David did nothing wrong; he didn't make it to Nabel and he didn't start a fight. But the 'war' began when David and his men started seeking revenge in their hearts. Even though we may not say the mean things we want to or act in a hostile way - we are still sinning by putting the thought into it.

I know I'm guilty of it. And it's something I openly have been aware of and trying to work on. So if someone has hurt me - I need to think of what I may or may not have done to influence their feelings and actions.

Well, that's my preaching for the day. I love The Peacegiver. Read it. Enough said.

"Being mistreated is the most important condition of mortality. For eternity itself depends on how we view those who mistreat us."

Day 21

A photo of something that makes you happy.

Day 20

The meaning behind your blog name.

My first post described the meaning behind the world wide web address name... 

The meaning behind my blog name... if you know me.. you know!

Live. Laugh. Rummi.

First of all... you can't live without a good game of Rummikub.

Rummikub became the start of Brenda, The Bacon, awesome Rummi names, and the 

 legendary Brenda Laugh *insert Brenda Laugh here*

Laughing is a given while playing.  Funny jokes, funny stories, and the true walrus comes out in you!

Day 19

Another picture of yourself.





 
This is just to show how awesome I am at guitar jumps

Day 18

Something you crave a lot.

 Anything to do with this little bottle of delicious sweetness!  

Peanut Butter Cookies...

Peanut Butter Canookie...

Peanut M&Ms...

Peanut Butter Frogurt... with sprinkles and marshmellow sauce...

Peanut Butter and Apples...

Peanut Butter Cheesecake...

Peanut Butter icecream....

Recess Pieces...

Peanut Butter on toast....

Peanut Butter on French toast with a light drizzle of syrup....

Peanut Butter & Jelly...
Peanut Butter & Banana smoothies...

and the list goes on!

Day 17

A photo of you and your family.

This seems fitting..

Day 16

Your celebrity crush.

Ha!  Well... I guess I have a thing for older, much older men... 

As stated in Day 13... I'm a sucker for George.  He just makes me smile and makes me weak in the knees!  Maybe its a Cowboy thing...

Can't wait until April 2nd!

Day 15

Something you don’t leave the house without.

My camera... yes, my camera- I honestly have it at all times!

 Chapstick.. I'd take the camera over chapstick

 My little phone..

Day 14

A TV show you’re currently addicted to.

Considering I just borrowed season 1-4 from my brother... that would have to be:

Day 13

Your favorite musician and why?

Well... Do you really have to ask? 

I'm a sucker for this guy!  Of course there are MANY other bands I love and always listen to... but George has my heart and will always be my favorite.  I'm sure he first stole my heart in Pure Country and that little half smile he does... just can't resist it!  Plus, he has a sweet sounding voice and when he sings Cross My Heart... 

Weak in the knees!

Day 12

A photograph of the town you live in.

 

Day 11

What’s in your makeup bag?

 

The works of Bare Minerals! Foundations, eye shadow, eye primer... Love this stuff!

Perfect moisturizer!

 Love this Mascara!!

 Eyelash Curler

Eyeliner

Convenient make up remover wipes!