In the Moment

Well... here's an update on what is happening in the crazy wild waves of this young woman's life. I'll lay it out in a nut shell... the 411 for those that care and short and sweet for those who don't really. :o) 

* Accepted to GFU!!! (let's just say: MIRACLE)

* Releasing the last piece of half of the tapestry to the Weaver... feeling frayed but peace. (MIRACLE 2)

* Living... not just surviving but thriving! (MIRACLE 3)

.... and now considering putting out into the public hands a compilation of written work: "Shattered Beautiful Pieces" ( cover: white... pottery pot broken in pieces in the hands of a potter... back of the book cover: white ... all the pieces made whole ... royal purple in the potters hands.)

All this to say>> Miracles occur every moment of every day. We will see them, taste them, hear them and feel them when we stop long enough to pay attention. I hesitate to say "be in the moment" because of the sad state of affairs the society hears that phrase... whatever... Be In the Moment..FEEL... LISTEN... TASTE... TOUCH... SMELL... experience that fullness of the moment no matter what it is because there is purpose. 

I am not saying this from a place of comfort ability. I am coming from a place of grief. In the depths of the darkness and pain let it run it's course and experience all of the moments. You may just be surprise by how Beautiful and Bright the light is on the other side. In the arms of the One who created me I wail, heave, and scream in to the darkness... and He.... well .... He holds me and cries with me never to leave me alone in this suffering. 

Some ask how in this world and in this time can you see an all Loving God? I answer "With in every tear drop, sent of a newly opened bud, the sweet smile of a child, the places of death I could have gone and yet did not, in the taste of a meal made and shared with love... we just have to take the time to Be In the Moment." 

May anyone who reads this, or anything that I write here, be encouraged and know that you are not alone. 

Another twist in the Fantastic adventure ....

I did it! I turned in my college application today. Yep that's right. I am going back to school. I have only actually completed one year. I then entered the "adult" world. That was about 14 years ago. Yes... I said it... 14 years ago. :o) I'm so excited, scared and I WANT IT SO BAD!!! It has left an aching hunger in my soul and I am excited for this new path of the fantastic adventure God has me on. He is not boring. :o) I can say that with all honesty and with a joyful heart. 

So here is my letter of submission for my application. I should add I'm okay whatever the outcome may be because there is a bigger picture here and I don't know all of the details. :o)

Hello! My name is Jeanette Mayhew. I am 32 years old, and I have a strong desire to return to school. I am a young woman on the cusp of truly embracing the Lord's calling in my life and the plans he has for me. I have no interest in superficial interactions, so I am going to break into the reality that is my life right now.

Here I am. I have had 13 years in the "real world" trying to figure out what direction to go in, and falling along the way. I have never lost sight of the Creator of my soul, however, I have often ignored him in my own journey of youthful pride and disobedience. I am in a place right now of taking His hand and leaping in absolute faith. I know that He has created me for an absolute purpose. it is time to live it out.

I am profoundly overwhelmed at the movement he has made in my life. I don't know all of the details but what I do know is that he is igniting my passion. Which brings me to: "Why now?" and "Why George Fox University?"

Often, I have wished I would have stayed and finished school. Whether It was fear or complete naiveté, I didn't complete my studies. Now I am older, hopefully wiser, and most definitely more hungry for the college experience and I have the desire to finish strong. I want to "suck the marrow out of life" as the Lord has given it to me. I believe that, for me George Fox University is the place to do that.

My desire is to enter into the whole undergraduate experience: to complete a double Major in writing / literature and communications, while receiving a minor in ESOL with a higher than 3.0 GPA, then complete my Master's in teaching. I have no excuses or distractions. I know that I can do it all in Him.

I have not reached this decision in haste or without deep prayer and petition. Our Lord is great, unpredictable in our natural expectations, and he has a fantastic sense of humor. I am excited and anticipate this new adventure.

My life began with the Lord when I was 10, at Fellowship Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona during A.W.A.N.A. My mom has been a single parent from the time I was 2. She was 27 at this point and cried when she heard the news. :o) We moved to Oregon when I entered high school. Through high school, I grew in my relationship with the Lord, always asking myself "If I died today, what do I want people to remember of me?"

Upon graduation I knew I was going to George Fox and my boyfriend would be going to Western Baptist. We had just started our relationship that spring and the distraction began. I spent half of my time at GFU and the other half at Western Baptist. I married him. We have had out own journey through the valleys and mountain tops and the Lord has been in it all. He certainly allowed me to fall hard enough to get my attention and awaken my passion once again!

So, here I am asking for you to accept me into your school, to not only participate, but to impact in a positive way, for the Lord we adore. My name is Jeanette Mayhew and I am looking forward to being a part of your University. Thank you for your time and may the Lord bless you and your family as you serve Him in the wholeness in which He has called you.

Thank you!

So ... that is it. My life in a quick nutshell, with some vague areas, for all the world to see. I'm excited to have it out and on paper focused and edited properly (by 2 dear friends Courtney and JuJu also known as JLo. Thank you both for helping me to tidy it up :o) ). So I'll keep  y'all up-to date on the next part of this journey or if another turn is taken. :o) 

The Day I brought my boy home...

So today is the day...

The day I brought him home.

Such a proud day. One filled with anticipation, anxiety, joy, and hope. 

Anticipation.... to start the journey right a way.

Anxiety... will I know what to do. How to help with the journeys trials and new experiences?

Joy... I have been waiting for such a long time.

Hope... for the new adventures.

Today is the day ... 

The day I brought Mac Home to stay!

a break to test the waters in "actual" writing.....

I have a deep desire to be able to be a writer that touches the heart, encourages the mind, and/ or draw people into a story.I have had wonderful encouragement in regards to poems, thought provokers, also in the random moments of creative outbursts.... he he he... :o)

So, here I go, putting it out there for others to read that have no hidden bias. I will be writing paragraphs at a time for easier reads, rather than Enormous chunks. Thank you for the time that you take to read and share your insight. I hope that you enjoy it.

The following blog is the first part of a new fiction that I started in 2003 but hit a bit of writer's block so I left it as a Short Story. I hope that y'all enjoy it. I still have much to learn and have fun in the pockets of creativity. :0)

"Where Have You been??"

As this new year begins I would like to start by saying " Hello! I have missed you all and I am so sorry that I have been away so long." Okay... so where have I been??

No where spectacular or amazing just living. I have recently had some more changes in my life and it has changed my schedule as well as it has zapped my creative juices. I wanted at least stop in to take the time to leave you with what is going on in this crazy world on the N.T. end. ;)

I also do not have my own computer so that makes it a little challenging to keep up with all of this right now. I do drop in and read everyones blogs and then buzz back to the life aroung me. You all are very talented and have wonderful work. :) thank you for sharing it with me and the rest of the world.

I will do my best to make more time to post. Have a wonderful day and many blessings in the adventures of this New Year!

Change is in the air...

autumn leaves fall to the ground and the air varies from crisp to drenching down pours. I have decided to do some changes here as well. I hope that you like the new layout and find the distribution cleaner. For those who are visiting for the first time Hello! I hope that you take time to visit some of my other treasures. :)

("Autumn Ride" is such a beautiful picture by Ming Chai from flickr)

2008 .. a little Behind the times...

Today is the 2nd day since my last post that I have been on my own site. I'm terribly sorry for those who generally come on and are hoping for something new. There have been some rather important family things happening in this budding artist, and writer's, life. SO .. to sum it up... GOD ROCKS!!!! :) Anyhow... I have yet to have the means to create a .com for my art and until some things get into place I have only been doing some personal orders. IF .. I say IF ... you are interested please e-mail me at little_nette@hotmail.com and put "art order" in the subject line. I would be happy to put some treasures together for you. :) Coorespondence through e-mail will be the best way at this time. Until I have time to sit down and get some updates on here I wish everyone much love and many blessings. :) Have a truly Fantastic Day!!!!

**the photo on this section is found on Flicker ... I apologize to the photographer ... I recieved it from a friend and I am not sure at this time who. So.. until I find the author of it I would like to give props to the unkown. When I get the name I will put it here! :) **