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I popped into the high fashion sunglasses store Ilori at Scottsdale Fashion Square last week.

I was desiring a new identity.  I sort of feel like a super hero with sunglasses on (no, I don’t wear them indoors or anything obnoxious like that).  I heart my Diors but it was time for a change, plus I’ve had those for three years and I’ve taken great care of them (minus the scratch that somehow appeared within the past month).

The darling salesman handed me these Charles BS aviators by Tom Ford.

I was in love.  I dragged JB out of bebe to show her and she agreed it was a must-purchase. I felt like Beyonce when she gets on stage and her inner Sasha comes out.  I need to name my alter-ego.  I’ll think about that one and get back to you.

I was so excited, but bummed that by the time we left the mall it was dark.  Thank goodness I live in Phoenix and there’s over 300 days of sunshine!

I’m counting down the days.  I have a big fat heart around November 20.  NEW MOON!!!

MK came by over the weekend and brought me a sweet gift from Nordstrom.  I squealed so loudly and excitedly, I honestly can’t remember the last time that happened – oh wait, it was when JS came by with a New Moon chocolate bar with Edward’s face on it.  I heart Edward.  It’s true, I am Bella looking for her Edward.   Alright, focus, focus.  This is what I will be wearing from today under all my clothes and even on November 20:

I would also like this Edward cut out:

$33 at Nordstrom. OK, I was kidding about the cutout.  Although he’d look very handsome in the corner of my office.  He might distract me though…um, distracted already…

I want to sparkle like Edward in the sun.  Now I can.
Twilight has a “Twilight Beauty” line, for real

$34 at TwilightBeauty.com

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I just wanted to share a few things from this week that have made my heart smile.

I instantly grabbed it and kissed Edward on his face.
Then I realized what I did and I was a bit embarrassed.

A stocked kitchen and fridge:

Just to make sure I eat…

And flowers too.  xo

I am recalling this post in my life - I know I’ll get there again.

When You walked upon the Earth
You healed the broken, lost, and hurt
I know You hate to see me cry
One day You will set all things right
Yea, one day You will set all things right

When my world is shaking
Heaven stands
When my heart is breaking
I never leave Your hands

Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
- Psalm 126:5

My beautiful blog stalkers (smile),

Over 300 of you came on this blog yesterday to check on me.  Most came with concern after several Facebook status updates that I’ve been posting over the past days, ones that clearly displayed my sadness, but never actually said what has happened, though I am certain you can or will be able to assume.  I cannot even count the pages of comments left on my profile, or the numbers of text messages and voice mails left by friends, and those who I haven’t talked to in a while (xo).  Also thank you to blog readers I didn’t know I had, your encouragement spurs me on, and so I have decided, that this blog is certainly here to stay! (yay)

The outreach has been incredible, and I am thankful to the Lord for putting me on your hearts to encourage me.  I have a huge support group, and you are all so kind.  Please know I have read every text, FB message and wall post.  I am sorry I have yet to respond to you each individually, but I promise that I will to let you know how much your time to send me a quick note of encouragement and prayer has meant to me.  While I don’t want to discuss the event that occurred, I do want to tell you how I am doing and assure you that my strength has been found.

After the past couple of days of mourning and sadness, and finding myself several times face down on the floor, last night the Lord comforted me with his grace and gave me an incredible new perspective that has my face and heart smiling and has altered my attitude and calmed my heart.  He has stirred an incredible amount of excitement for the future He has for me, a good one, this I am certain of.

It’s so often that when things go bad, most say, “Everything happens for a reason,” or “God has a better plan for you,” and sometimes, you just don’t want to hear it because it doesn’t fix the problem.  While I understand that our great God is sovereign, I couldn’t help but be upset that this event was allowed to happen and hurt me so deeply.

After feeling just down right sorry for myself, I began to remember God’s truth (as if I could forget, I know).  I know His promises for me, and I also was reminded that I am a co-owner of a woman’s ministry (www.spirituallyshe.com) which was founded based upon God’s word, and so, I needed to quickly realize what that meant – which was remembering the foundations of my faith and the God who created the universe is capable of all things, including healing me, and directing me down a path that he sees better suited.  And trusting him, I always have, and trusting him for the future, will remain.  I’m not sure why my circumstance had to be taken as far as it had, I figured if it were cut off immediately or never have occured, the pain would lessen.  However, that was not the plan, and we know that God uses our life trials to bring comfort to others who will have similar experiences.  I hope that no one has to endure the suffering I have, but will gladly carry the burden with any sister who will experience what I have gone through.

As for the days ahead, I joyfully take this trial as an opportunity to grow closer to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Thank you so very much for your wonderfulness friends, I love you so.  Please continue to pray for me and let’s see what God has in store!  If there’s anything I can do to pray for you, please email me at info[at]silverspoonstudio.com.

“There is nothing – no circumstance, no trouble, no testing – that can ever touch me until, first of all, it has gone past God and past Christ through me. If it has come that far, it has come with great purpose, which I may not understand at the moment. But as I refuse to become panicky, as I lift my eyes up to Him and accept it as coming from the throne of God for some great purpose of blessing to my own heart, no sorrow will ever disturb me, no circumstance will cause me to fret, for I shall rest in the joy of what my Lord is – that is rest of victory!” -Alan Redbath

Thanks Apes.

Some crazy stuff in life my has happened.  I am deciding if I will delete this blog or if I will return.  Will you please pray for me?

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They need to compose a song that says, “I left my heart in Paris.” I will work on writing it now…

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the lovely, Paris *sigh*

My flats on the streets of Paris

Notre Dame

The door of Notre Dame

Inside Notre Dame, soooo gorgeous. I was clicking away like crazy

On the way to the Louvre

Inside the Louvre!

After all the exploring, it was night.

Snapped this photo when it was pouring.  FC and I splashed around, took a pic and found a cute restaurant to eat.

Guess who just bought advance tickets to New Moon? Hurray for Friday, November 20. Hello, Edward.