Tree of Life

Ok, so yesterday I told my spiritual mom about my move to Redding, CA and she was so excited for me and said she had been praying for me and for this move for a couple of years. She remembered hours in the furnace praying for me when I was still a prodigal. Her words about the move "Go for God, girl! I've seen this coming in you for a long time! Love and hugs! Cheri" It was awesome to tell her the details of how God has given me specific words and confirmations to go. After hearing me out and after we cried together over the phone, she asked to pray for me. As she prayed, the Lord gave her a picture of a TREE OF LIFE. She said it was a large tree, like those in Africa over sunsets. She said He was taking me to that tree and that all of my needs would be met there. If I am in financial stress and need money, I can just go right up to it and pick the fruit of provision that I need. If I feel lonely and sad, I can pick from it joy and comfort. If I feel lost and confused I can pick from it wisdom and discernment. If I am sick or hurting I can pick from it healing and relief. If I am overwhelmed and scared I can pick from it peace and trust... and so on. Anything that I need I can go straight to the tree of life and find the answers for it all. Isn't that just mind blowing??? God is so awesome... How much He cares for every detail of me is just amazing.

Making Memories

Today I realized that I'm really enjoying these last days in Florida without work. It feels better than a vacation, cuz when you go on vacation you are aware of the fact that you will have to return to work. I don't. So, technically, this is not a vacation. I would like to think of this time as a special gift, or a bonus, and instead of money, I have time. Minutes, hours, days. It is quickly counting down though, so I have to decide how I spend this "bonus" quick. So, this week I've made it a point to spend time with people I love. I am trying as hard as I can to fill my schedule with breakfasts, lunches, dinners, time at the beach, playing games, watching a movie, making dinner, going out for coffee... all with as many friends and family members as I can! And so far it has been wonderful! I am making special memories that I will take with me on my Freedom Adventure. So right now life is good. Really good.

Ansiedades

There's so much going through my mind and heart today. Its my first day without work after being at Embraer for almost 2 years. It was weird to wake up at 6:00am without an alarm only to realize I could sleep more if I wanted to, so I slept til 9:00am and got up feeling a little guilty! There is a lot of planning and preparation for this 5 day roadtrip to California which is a HUGE part or should I say "initiation" of my Freedom Adventure! There's also sorting and packing to be done. And even with all that on my to-do list, here I am, listening to Fernando Ortega's "Jesús, Rey De Ángeles" and just accepting and choosing to remain in this place of trust- surrendering my anxious thoughts and worries to the One who cares the most about me and takes all my "ansiedades" away...

"El universo es vasto e inmenso,
pero cuando cae un ave tú la ves,
y ves las ansiedades
que me encuentran, me envuelven, me atan.

Te amo con mi vida y mi corazón;
mañana quiero amarte más y más
y despertar proclamando tu bondad
hasta que me acueste a dormir."

Hug Me

Today I spent the whole day at home, in my pjs, the house was in complete silence and I had some sweet times of rest with God. I had worship songs on and one of them is in Portuguese and is called "Abraça-me", or "Hug Me". Its a beautiful song about how in this place of rest He meets with me and HUGS me with His arms of love. In my desperate need for deep love He is always near and wanting to give me more than I could ever ask for. He is love and love is all I need. Here is the song if you wanna hear it... even though its in another language, maybe the Spirit will translate it to you and you will feel His hug too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUw8vvYX5Fw

The Beginning of my Adventure...

Hi everyone,
I have been reading other people's blogs this week and found the whole idea very interesting... and since I'm about to embark in one of the most amazing adventures of my life- what I am calling my FREEDOM ADVENTURE, I have decided to blog my way through it.
I hope this helps me become a better communicator and improves my abilities of self expression.
I don't consider myself a very good writer, I think some of my difficulty comes from being bilingual and thinking different thoughts in different languages... but I promise to do my best! I know that my life is pretty interesting and adventurous already-- so at least this won't be boring!