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Name: Danielle
Birthday: 9/16/1984
Gender: Female
Interests: Dreams, family life and memoirs. I hope to be an inviting person and make an inviting home. I am married to a very patient, loving, and humorous man and we had our first baby in April of 09. Every sort of human relationship intrigues me so I study them a lot and try to maintain my own. I wonder about your background and what in your history and your circles are impacting your decisions and perspective. I spent 4.5 years living in Kenya and continuously learn what that means to me. I'm terribly uninterested in movie stars and idiosyncrasies of people's pets. I enjoy blended drinks, chopped salads, mashed potatoes and bottled soda. I like watching people's non-verbal language and am told that I don't smile enough. I'm growing a thicker skin but hopefully not a calloused one. I wish I didn't need sleep because I don't get enough anyway. I try to think collectively.
Occupation: Many
Industry: Non-profit
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Member Since:
11/5/2003
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| Another thing I'm thankful for that happened recently...
I've been needing some new jeans but don't really have the time and don't want to spend the money to just go buy some. I was considering doing both those things in sales-tax-free OR when Ryan's cousin asked me what size I wore and told me that she needed to get rid of some. Our sister-in-law, hearing that conversation, also had some jeans for me to try. SO I have new/used jeans! It's great to see God provide big and small things.
The family I have referred to before has had some encouraging news in that, through being called to court by their landlord, now has a lawyer who has taken ownership in their case. Court will actually bring to light some of the injustices that have happened, even though they are not initiating this process. We'd appreciate your prayers for a new place, justice and peace for this family. It has been a long journey and it is not over. That really wears on your energy over time and I know they're tired.
I hear a lot of people complaining about money these days and things are different for almost anyone. But I hope that Christians are setting a good example in speech - that we would be accurate, sensitive and generous.
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| Dear Friends,
I have asked you to pray for my friend and neighbor before, and her family, who is dealing with a very difficult housing situation. While it seemed that things were getting better with the landlord and that an agreement would be reached peaceably, things have taken a turn for the worse and the family has been told to seek legal counsel and prepare to move. What difficult news after so much effort has been poured into this relationship, especially considering the time of year. Please pray for this family - that God would provide a perfect housing situation for them NOW, that someone with integrity and perseverance would represent them in court, and that ultimately God would be near them through this difficult time. This woman continues to encourage my faith as she gives and serves others relentlessly, even when circumstances are dire. The contrasts of southern California are startling sometimes--to see the materialism, skewed definitions of "normal" and excessive advertising (especially this month!) and then to know firsthand the very basic struggles of hard-working, upright people in the city. This family - its joy, faith and health - is a testimony of what Christ does through His Church - the hope and transformation He brings. Pray with me that He would again do a mighty work in their family through this housing need.
May Christ be heavy on your hearts and minds too during this special season. What a pivotal time for Christians to be light in the world.
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| I just want to share two very tangible ways we have been blessed lately.
When we first got married and moved to LA, we found a bed frame and mattress set off of Craig's List for $100. We bought it - they said it was basically new (a guest room set). It may have been but the mattress is pretty low quality and we have not been enjoying it for a while. We tried a mattress topper after Thanksgiving from a Kohl's sale but it didn't help. We figured we'd just have to break down and figure out buying a mattress after the holidays. Last week a quality mattress came into our World Impact thrift store and it is now on our bed!! It's very exciting!
Also, this is a small thing, but so great! Last week my friend, who works at the thrift store once a week, noticed an Oregon Ducks jacket in the back and told me in case I was interested. I went in and it's just my size-- fleece-lined, nylon outer winter jacket. Just in time to go up to Oregon and its frigid temperatures!
Big and small, we are blessed in many ways. By night we should be getting better sleep and by day I shall be warm! :)
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| I used to love packing for a trip. However, with more people to pack for, it becomes less endearing. Then the world creates baggage fees ... and suddenly it's stress - especially when my husband believes we can carry Dante, stroller, carseat, and carryons with everything we need (plus Christmas gifts!) for 2 weeks if we really try.
I think I'm really good at packing. I've had a lot of practice at least. But I don't think we're going to fit everything in 1 checked suitcase, let alone 0.
Merry Christmas.
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| [In the bathroom, brushing teeth, staring at the mirror. Danielle explains the phenomenon that's been happening on her forehead... from bangs growing when she was pregnant to all those falling out and a brief normal hairline to the recent 1inch long line of fuzz that refuses to lie down flat.]
Danielle: Isn't that weird? Look at that - look at it!!
Ryan: People thought Simon Birch was weird. And he turned out to be a hero. A hero.
Danielle: Okay, can you at least acknowledge what I'm talking about?
Ryan: He was a hero.
Danielle: This is so weird. Ugh!
Ryan: You're saying you have a mustache but only on your forehead. I get it.
Danielle: [wishes she could object to that description but, after another glance in the mirror, knows she cannot...]
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