Salvation and Prayer

When I was in 7th grade, I was the fat kid in class, I wasn't very nice to people and I really thought my parents were going to get a divorce.

I struggled a lot personally, with kids my own age and being teased. I wasn't in a good place and I couldn't get bad thoughts, thoughts I don't even want to repeat, out of my head. I felt like I was drowning sometimes and I cried all the time. The only thing that kept me from completely losing myself, and falling apart was praying. I prayed every night, every time I had a bad thought and I prayed for my family to be happy. You see, my dad had an addiction to pot for a long time. An addiction I didn't know about until well after he was saved by God. But, at the time, all I knew was my parents fought a lot and I fought with my dad most every night.

One day, I was laying on the couch in our living room and it was a particularly rough day. My mind was running to places I didn't want it to go and I layed on that couch, crying and praying. I prayed so hard that my mind would ease, that God would take care of my family and take care of me. And then as if a hand was on my forehead, I had this complete feeling of peace. I knew in that moment, everything thing would be okay and that He would take care of me. I knew it wouldn't happen overnight and I kept praying and have prayed ever since.

I prayed the next year and a half and by that time I saw my mother and father be saved by God. I saw my family being happy and together. I saw a love between my mother and father that I hadn't ever seen. I knew from the moment I was lying on the couch praying, that I would see this day. It has instilled in me the faith that God will always take care of me, that he will always be there to fix what has gone wrong if we just trust in Him and pray with all our might. I've had many other struggles since then but He has always provided whether it be something big or something small.

I'm writing this now because lately I've felt such a negative attitude toward God and toward Christians. It makes me so sad for people when I hear them speak negatively about Christianity because I KNOW, and I mean know, what He will do for you. I know the love He has for us and how He provides for us. My faith is such a huge part of me and I think it is one of the things that defines me the most.

I have never had a problem with being friends with people who believe in different political stances or different religions. What I find sad and unnecessary is the lack of respect I've seen toward something I hold so dear in my heart and soul.

New Website!

Here is a preview of my new website! Tohny is doing it for me and he's so amazing. I'm super excited! Hopefully it will be up and running in a few weeks. :)

For Fun

A couple old picture from when Tohny and I first started dating. :)

Words to live by

Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm. For the wicke...d will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land

Psalm 37:7-9Read More

My Apartment - a work in progress

I spent a bit of time last week in Pullman painting and getting my apartment kind of situated. I didn't get everything ready but I made some progress. Here is a little sneak peak:

Before:









After:

Nothing to say..

Sometimes I really want to post something on my blog but I just feel like I have nothing to say.. lol my life is kind of boring at times.

I have lots of new images of my art coming soon, I just need to photograph and scan some things in. They're pieces that I did last semester but I haven't gotten around to getting the images digital, lol.

Sooooo I'll be back with those in a bit. :)

Kind of Surprise?

I'm assuming anyone who reads my blog, also reads my mom's so..... SURPRISE! Tohny and I are married! But you probably already knew that, haha.

I have a bunch of pictures posted on my flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/kaylasheeley

Here's a teaser

What I really wanted to post about was a couple new things in my Etsy. I've posted a print of the Elizabeth painting and also this print:



So what I'm asking is for you to please, please look at my Etsy, see if there is something you like and if there is buy it! If not, message me and I'm sure I can do a piece of art or a piece of jewelry for you! Help a poor, married girl buy paints, other art supplies and pay some bills! Sorry for the shameless begging... Thanks everyone!

Shhh....

I have a surprise/secret! And I'm not telling...

Should I move?

I feel like moving my blog back to my typepad one. Sometimes I think this one doesn't get a whole lot of traffic. Then again, I tend to be indecisive...

Happy Birthday Dad!

Tomorrow (the 12th) is my dad's 60th birthday! Its weird he's that old because he definitely doesn't act like it and he most definitely doesn't look it.

So, Happy Birthday Dad! I love you and I hope you have a nice relaxing day!