10 Reasons Why I have a Relationship With God

10. He NEVER breaks His promises

9. He protects me, and helps me fight my battles (Exodus 14:14) –can’t get any better than that have God fighting on my side

8. When the world/people seem to turn their back on me, I know He is ALWAYS there!

7. I ALWAYS have a friend who is there for me, and is willing to listen

6. There is NOTHING you can EVER do to make Him stop loving you

5. It is through Him I have hope & peace, and filled with joy & purpose & self-worth in this life

4. He is available ANY TIME OF DAY for me, and I’m NEVER an inconvenience

3. His forgiveness and mercy is INFINITE, and through that example, I can forgive others

2. When you have a relationship with God, everything that mattered before doesn’t because it is through Him I find fulfillment, and nothing in this world can do that.

1. He sent his son to die for me, and save me from an eternally miserable life in Hell, and the least I can do is dedicate my life to saving those that need Him and the good news too!

These are just some of the great things you can have….there is so much more!! Do not be afraid to ask questions and explore to learn more about Him J

"Life's Sunny Moments" Photography

For those that have not already seen this on facebook, yes I am getting into photography.  However, this will not be a full-time thing whatsoever, but more a hobby of mine.  My goal is to use this passion for photography, and serve the church (as well as others) with taking portrait pictures like family, baby, senior, etc.  I don't plan on ever doing weddings, unless I go as a guest, and just take some snapshots of my own--too much pressure to be a wedding photographer!  Props to those that do do the weddings. 

Anyways, I am just getting started so right now I'm using every opportunity to get practice in, so I had asked some of the girls in the youth group if they would like to be my models, and of course with these girls, there is no hesitation! I am thankful I have such a good group to work with. 

Here is a little of what I have done so far.....I'll be doing my first baby portraits once one of my besties has her baby in April! I am so excited for her!!

Day 101 of My Pregnancy Journey



Kelly & Lexy made this for Bella...She is so cute!



So yesterday marked the 100th day of my pregnancy, and according to my tracker, I have only approx. 180 (now 179) days left till I meet my little bundle of joy!! I can't believe how fast this is going by!! I am now a second week into my second trimester.  And for all those that are wondering, I am feeling much better even though I really didn't have the whole morning sickness thing that bad.  I still get tired quite a bit, but I am trying to motivate myself to go on walks with Bella so we both get exercise, and to help with my fatigue.  I still have food aversions, so it is still sometimes hard to find something to eat that sounds good to me....I mean even pizza sometimes sounds so gross to me, and who doesn't like pizza?? I do get pregnancy heartburn as they call it, so sometimes that is annoying.  I love drinking milk and eating ice cream, but I don't think I can just survive on that :o) 



My Week 15 Baby Bump...yes that little pudge is
my bump as that was not there before :o)



I have started to get a little bit of a baby bump now.  Some of my dress pants that I wear to work are getting a little snug around the waist, and there are times I have to not button them and just wear long shirts! haha At this point in time, I wish I could wear sweatpants every where I go.  They are just way more comfortable. 



I am excited for next month.....Zach and I will find out if we will be having a boy or a girl!!







Baby Schaef's First Baby Toy w/ Blankie....
Thanks Bitsy! :o)