And the verdict is in....

Ok, I finally did it. After months of researching and living on craigslist, recycler.com, autotrader, etc. I finally bought a car. Here it is, a sassy little 2004 Mazda 3s: 

It may look a little average and boring on the outside, just a normal gray sedan, but this little car has got some serious pep and personality. The inside looks like it's brand new, and is black and red checkered...sounds ugly but it's actually super cute and sporty. Like I said, sassy is a great word for this car. It has a 4cylinder, 2.3L engine, so it has great pick-up and drives super smooth, without feeling like it's struggling like a Civic with a 1.8L engine that takes everything it's got just to get to freeway speeds (which is also why it gets awesome mileage), but I'm happy that I get to ENJOY driving my car, and still get good mileage (30mpg on the freeway, not 38 like a Civic). Check out the inside....

Yeah for a new (used) car! And I even feel ok about the price. I only spent $6400, so not too shabby for a solid car that is in perfect shape.  :)  

A Little Slice of Heaven

I'm constantly trying to convince all my loved ones that San Clemente, California is a little hidden slice of heaven here on Earth. For some reason, none of them ever seem to believe me until after years and years I somehow manage to drag them down here. As another reminder to all of you, I say it again, San Clemente is a little piece of heaven.

It is mid-January, and has consistently been in the high 70s - low 80's all month. Not to invoke jealousy or any other bitter feelings toward me, but just to spread the happiness and my sheer joy of this weekend, I include the following for you - so that wherever you may be, and whatever miserable (or not so miserable) winter gloom you are enduring, your heart may be lightened.  :) 

Sunset tonight, Sunday:

Sunset yesterday night, Saturday:

Sunset Friday night:

Ok, I'll stop with the sunset pictures. And to think, I'm actually having a hard time finding a roommate for my extra bedroom??? Ridiculous huh.

These daily reminders are always such tender mercies, gifts of love and life from the Lord, Him telling me day in and day out how much He loves me, how He is aware of me, and is always with me.

Last night I was out on my porch watching the ocean and I was feeling rather lonely. I ache for genuine companionship in my life. I have good friends, yes. I have a loving family, yes. But I really do most sincerely desire someone to share life with. I admit it freely. It's no secret. Anywho - as I was sitting there watching the waves, the sky was perfectly clear, the air was crisp, and the moon was shining brightly across the ocean. As those somewhat sad feelings of loneliness started to grow, I noticed the moonlight reflecting in bright silver flashes across the face of the wave (the front side of the wave before it crashes). The flashes only reflected right before the wave would crash, and would catch my eye like when the reflection of someone's watch face is blinding you.

It was as if Heavenly Father was saying to me, "Look, I'm here. I'm right here, in ALL things, even in the turbulence of the crashing waves. They are under my control. Sometimes you only see me as a brief flash in the turbulence, but I am always there. I am always with you, each day, in everything." It was a beautiful, precious moment of peace and comfort from my loving Father.

So, wherever you may be tonight, or whatever situation in life you may find yourself - whether it be on the beautiful coastline soaking up the rays of sunshine, or surrounded by the cold winter storms that seem to engulf us - I know that our most loving, merciful Father is in it all. In all things, even in the turbulence of life. Don't forget it, even if we only seem to catch a quick flash of it sometimes.

yes I'm blogging from my cellphone

I just bought a droid phone and it's crazy. right now as I speak, yes speak, my phone is typing everything that I say. Hello 21st century. But almost cooler than that is the swipe function where you just run your finger over the letters and it's like playing connect the dots, which is awesome because I'm really struggling with this whole touch screen thing so far.

Anyway not much to report these days, just lots of work, meetings, and serving - and not enough play lately. Sweet dreams.

Love,
B

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