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My name is Valerie.
And this page is simply an expression of who I am, and who God has made me to be.

collinisliving asked: thanks so much val. she's doing pretty good now.

aw i’m so happy to hear that

Nice things

I have never had “nice” things. I am completely okay with shopping at Goodwill, and Savers. In fact. I firmly believe in only shopping on the sale’s rack. Always. But every now and then I wish I had just one really nice thing. Everyone is constantly upgrading to the newest cool shiny toy, new phone, new computers, ect. And well, I’m almost certain that will never be me. (and that doesn’t really bother me.) I’ve owned 20 dollar walkman CD players, 20 dollar stereos, A really old huge, heavy ipod (I went halvsies in with my sister for 35 bucks at a garage sale), 20 dollar mp3 player that I never somehow managed to put music on (cuz our old computer at home wasnt compatible)… and when i started using a phone a couple years ago, of course I didn’t spend any money, and went with the 1 available free phone verizon offered.

So basically technology wise….I’ve never owned anything cool. Just recently I got a hand-me-down laptop that was semi-quick to boot up! Which was awesome! But.. It broke randomly a couple weeks later. Honestly, This isn’t me throwing a pity party, or feeling sorry for myself. But just once, I’d like to have something nice, and have it last atleast a year. I sorta feel like I have the right to complain. Most people have everything handed to them on a silver platter. I’ve never had that, and I’ll never wish that. You really do appreciate life so much more when you have to work for everything. But this year….I want just one thing. A Kindle Fire.

I can’t bare to buy it myself, and spend 200 dollars that is needed for wedding planning, so I’m praying that somehow, someway God will provide for me. I know it sounds silly to ask God to give me a Kindle Fire. But He really is a super cool God, and He sees the desires of our hearts, and wants to fulfill them. So, I am praying that He will bless me this Christmas with one nice piece of technology I have always secretly wanted, but never felt I deserved. Thank you God for your many blessings in my life, and the many more to come. I know I am half silly,

But the truth is…You appreciate the silly in me :)

meggallysa asked: in case you wonder... i stalk your tumblr more often than i should. and i read wayyy back to old posts and laugh because you're so YOU. and it makes me smile. and you're pretty. and... kay yep. love you :) let's have a crafting party soon!

Ahhhh haha thank you Megan. You are so flattering. I am happy to hear that someone else besides me laughs at my blog posts :P I love you too lovely. I agree! I need to see some of your crafting skills in action!

Random thoughtz

I am already thinking about making paper snowflakes for my new home. That is bad. It’s barely fall.

I have been praying for a mild winter this year (hey, it’s possible) But I am already doubting my faith!

I am overwhelmed about junk, but it hasn’t hit me yet. I am usually slightly uptight about plans and knowing when things are happening…but I’ve been so chilled out lately.

I’ve already given up on getting sleep. I can’t even find the time to take a stupid nap.

My boyfriend is moving into the apartment on the other side of his apartment. Like literally across the porch. It might end up being our first home together in a few months. It has a fireplace. It doesn’t work. But it’s still there. I am happy about that.

I really love Cypress street. It’s beautiful, and exactly the kind of place I imagined living in, in the city.

I am excited for the sunshine this weekend. And also being able to spend time with Sullivan. Everytime I’m with him I feel a weight lifted from my shoulders. Psh yeah we have little tiffs here and there…but for the most part. I’d say 95% of the time…we are laughing. Like. We just can’t not laugh when we are together. It is literally so refreshing. I feel like I am 8 years old again, hanging out with my best friend Ali, laughing uncontrollably and being weird.

Sullivan makes me love life even more than I already do.

yeah I think i’ll end with that.

The real kentucky trip

So last week we traveled to Kentucky to bring my Dad home after 7 months of him being down there at Pure Life Ministries. It’s been a crazy past few months, and I think it’s safe to say we are all happy to be heading into a new season of life. I am very grateful to God for the work He has done in my Dad’s life, and in the rest of my family. Here are some pictures from the trip.

On our way down there! Stace and I had plenty of fun playing weird games as usual.

Pit stop! Will hangin out with us in the Ladies room.

Beautiful Kentucky

Heading out on a hike!

Me and my beautiful sisters

The pretty creek

Me!

Me and Stace

Watching a tiny spider catch a giant wasp. Very entertaining.

The adorable William <3

Annnnnd the adorable Samuel. Fast asleep <3

Beautiful Camryn

Back at the Hotel… Spending time with Sammy was probably one of my favorite parts of this trip. He is such a cuddler.

Our model shoot. Oh boy… (this is us pretending to be models while hanging outside after dinner)

Shmexy

(To be continued)

Kentucky

I am short on time today, so I can’t say much. But my trip to Kentucky went well this week. It was good to finally see my Dad after 7 months. God is good. I will write more later, and upload some pictures too!

-Valerie

Wouldn’t be awful if I casted a spell on you, and you got a sebaceous gland cyst?

—Valerie Dana

Yep

So basically the car I bought, is a total junker and needs $1,000-1,500 dollars worth of work on it. Yep.

I just like this photo alot

I’m just waiting for God to reveal himself to me. And I am waiting patiently. I will not give up. I will not feel depressed. I will not let my emotions control me. I just want my dad to come home. I don’t like this at all.