The earth is the Lord's and everthing in it, the world and all who live in it, for He founded it upon the seas and astablished it upon the waters. - Psalm 24:1-2

The new chapter

Wow.. Time sure has flown by. It has now been over a year since I first began my "Journey to the big apple". I have so many stories, experiences, challenges and joys that have come out of this exciting chapter so far, and I know its only the beginning.

New York City continues to amaze me. So different from the warm California air, yet still beautiful in its own unique way. As I look out my sixteenth story window, I observe the rapid, yet strangely peaceful rhythm of the city. I watch people walking with hast to wherever it is that they are heading and soak in the sounds of a city filled with life. There really is something special about this place.

After spending one of thee most wonderful, trans formative summers at home surrounded by people I love, I packed my many bags and prayed for the hundredth time that my luggage would not exceed the weight limit. After a long but surprisingly comfortable flight, we began our decent into NY. I found myself asking the Lord, "Am I crazy?.. I have just enough money to live for one month, no job, and no idea what I'm going to do each day.. I literally have no plans but to listen and respond to your will."

His provision has been astounding.. Only four short days after I returned to the city, I received my first job as a NYC nanny. Though it was not a permanent position, as I was simply stepping in for a short time to take the place of their nanny while she was out of state, it was such a wonderful blessing and I enjoyed every moment I spent with those great kids. A week before this job came to its end, I received another job as a permanent nanny for a wonderful family with three sweet kids. And whats more, they only live two blocks away from my apartment!! Really Lord?? Must you always surprise me by answering my prayers over and abundantly more then what I ask for? Thank you... 

I have now been working with this family for almost a month and I am so thankful and blessed by them. Three days a week, sometimes more, I get to wake up early and spend the day with a smiley, playful and adorable little boy. 

Thank you Lord for the sweet and beautiful gift children are to this world, may we cherish each moment we spend with them and may we be encouraged to live life with the same joyful outlook.

I have so many questions about whats to come and how this chapter and the next will play out, but then I remind myself that this moment I'm in now will only last a second, enjoy it, be thankful for it and trust that the Lord and Maker of heaven and earth has it all in the palm of his mighty and loving hands. May His will be done.

"Surrender yourself to the Lord and wait patiently for him."
-Psalm 37:7

There's nothing quite like walking down Broadway at 8 in the morning and feeling the fresh, crisp air hit your face. Yesterday I went to my very first real audition, what a wonderful experience it was, I love what I do and the beautiful city I get to call home. I am so thankful for all that God has done, is doing now and will continue to do, may his name be praised for he is a God worthy of ALL the honor, glory and praise. This marvelous city is his and I feel so blessed to be able to live here and watch him work. God is good.

After a long day of auditioning followed by hours of rehearsal back at CAP we journeyed home to rest in the comfort of our apartments as we prepare for another week.  

Goodnight NYC <3

"Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts."

~ Colossians 3:16 ~

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Your face is beautiful
And Your eyes are like the stars
Your gentle hands have healing
There inside the scars
Your loving arms they draw me near
And Your smile it brings me peace
Draw me closer oh my Lord
Draw me closer Lord to Thee

(chorus)
Captivate us, Lord Jesus
Set our eyes on You
Devastate us with Your presence
Falling down
And rushing river, draw us nearer
Holy fountain consume us with You
Captivate us Lord Jesus, with You

Your voice is powerful
And Your words are radiant bright
In Your breath and shadow
I will come close and abide
You whisper love and life divine
And Your fellowship is free
Draw me closer O my Lord
Draw me closer Lord to Thee

(chorus)

Let everything be lost in the shadows
Of the light of Your face
Let every chain be broken from me
As I’m bound in Your grace
For Your yoke is easy, Your burden is light
You’re full of wisdom, power and might
And every eye will see You

God of This City: Chris Tomlin


You're the God of this City 
You're the King of these people 
You're the Lord of this nation 
You are 

You're the Light in this darkness 
You're the Hope to the hopeless 
You're the Peace to the restless 
You are 

There is no one like our God 
There is no one like our God 

[Chorus]
For greater things have yet to come 
And greater things are still to be done in this City 
Greater thing have yet to come 
And greater things are still to be done in this City 

"Just tell me what to do and I will do it Lord. As long as I live I'll whole heartedly obey." - Psalm 119:33

This Marvelous City I Call home

It has now been over three months since I first landed in NYC... Wow, SO much has happened since that first day its unbelievable... Although in the mist of all that has occurred, one thing I know is I have fallen madly in love with this amazing city and the wonderful new people that have been placed in my life. New York City is truly a magnificent place. From the sounds, smells, sights, cultures, and experiences, the city echos with an overwhelmingly enthusiastic energy. If you stand on a the street corner for even two minutes you will quickly sense it and feel yourself being invited and pulled into an exciting experience and it will be very difficult to decline the invitation.  This city is bold and can be overwhelming at times yet I find myself so at home in the mist of the hustle and bustle and right now there is no place I would rather be... Since I arrived the Lord has showered me with one blessing after another, from a roof over my head in a great neighborhood, new wonderful friendships, a challenging yet incredible school to attend each day, a great church that just happens to be only eight blocks away from my house, food in my stomach, a growing passion for Broadway and most of all the Lords amazing presence, grace and love. We serve a BIG God and I praise his name for his hand of provision in my life, for it is only by his grace that I am here... Each day is filled with an overwhelmingly full schedule of classes from jazz, modern, ballet, tap, yoga, musical theater history, music theory, vocal technique, acting, private voice lessons, voice and speech, scrip analysis, and rehearsal... Even though all our classes are extremely difficult and challenging I am loving each and every one of them . I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be living in this marvelous city and attending such a wonderful school.. I look forward to seeing all that we will continue to learn. God is good and I am bursting with excitement to watch his beautiful plans unfold!!

"You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you." - Isaiah 26:3