http://www.untilmylastbreath.com I'm Christy, wife to Steve and mother to an incredible son and a beautiful daughter. I spend my time making jewelry, homeschooling, blogging, reading and being with the people I love. I want my children to live life in peace and enjoy learning about whatever interests them. I will encourage them in the areas that they feel led to explore. I want my husband to experience the love I have for him and know that I will never stop being in awe of God's plan for our life together. I want all to know of the love I have for Christ and all that He accomplished on the cross. It is because of Him that I live...and live in freedom. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:51:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have written a post on our foster blog, Love Each Child, in honor of our daughter's birthday---She is 2 today!! We are thrilled to be able to spend this day, the day of her birth, with her. Two years ago we did not even know she existed--2 years ago ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/08/04/oh-to-be-2-again/ I posted a few weeks ago about the photography class that I am taking online, Through the Lens: Digital Photography 101. The first assignment was a challenging one---reading the camera manual. I am definitely a "learn by doing" type of person, so reading directions and then attempting to follow those ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/07/26/assignment-1-getting-to-know-your-camera/ I have been thinking for several years now about the idea of simplicity. It seems that we as a culture would be wise to really think about what we consume, why we consume and if we really need to consume. I am especially aware of simplicity when it ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/07/08/simply-living/ Let me first say that photography does not come easily for me. I enjoy taking pictures, especially of my family, but I know that I could get a better picture, if I knew how to "really" use my camera. Speaking of my camera, I have had it for ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/07/05/through-the-lens/ Today is a special day. It is a day to celebrate another year of marriage to my wonderful husband--four years, in fact. Our story is one of God's grace and love. Steve and I have been through much in our early adult lives, but through God's eyes, He was ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/06/12/happy-anniversary/ Well, here I am, once again, beginning a new journey. It feels good, but somehow not quite complete. It is only in the beginning stages, literally hours, but still a little surreal. I ended my time working as a teacher in the school system today. It was a ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/05/30/a-new-day-is-coming/ Hey, everyone. Steve here abusing my administrative login to Christy's blog to say: Happy birthday, sweetheart!! I love you so much, and am so glad that we are on this journey of life together. I hope your day is at least half as special as you are to me. Your adoring ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/05/09/happy-birthday-christy/ What does it mean to be a believer in Christ? Should we follow the example that he set before us? A song that has resonated with us in the past year or so, is certainly still speaking to us today..... I am paying close attention to this stanza: 'cause my Jesus bled ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/04/21/my-jesus/ Listening to the radio this morning, I heard a familiar song, one that I hadn't heard in quite a while. As I concentrated on the lyrics, I was reminded of how fragile life can be. I was also reminded that without a relationship with Christ, how lost we ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/04/16/fragile/ My, it has been a while since I have written here! Life has certainly gotten busy and I am finding my time just slipping through my fingers. We are in the process of adopting a beautiful little girl, which you can read about here and I am entering ... http://www.untilmylastbreath.com/2008/04/14/speaking-and-acting-in-love/