LIVE TO LOVE

Shannita-Bonita! In the short amount of time that I have been in Panama, two of my best friends have visited, Kaitlin and Shanna. I feel incredibly blessed to share my dream, SSOL, and my new life with them!

Shanna and I have been through so much together...and I couldn't quite picture my life without her.

Her honesty, knowledge, openness and "allowing" God's plan to prevail makes her one of the most fascinating and beautiful women I have ever met. Everyday we spent together was a chance to learn and challenge one another, while continuing to build relationships with the children. Shanna and I have amazing and beautiful memories from Guatemala and I thank God for giving us a chance to create new ones. During her visit we were able to share our time and love with the people and children of Panama.

The majority of our conversations were centered around how can we live life by the Spirit and not by the Ego {aka the devil}. I know it is much easier said than done, but if we consciously choose LOVE, we can't help but view the world in a completely different way. I believe this Cherokee Proverb depicts the "battle" going on daily, inside of each of us.

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life...
"A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy.
"It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.
"One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, self-doubt, and ego.
"The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
"This same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather,
"Which wolf will win?"
The old chief simply replied,
"The one you feed."

As you go forth in this day, I challenge you to make a conscience effort to live by and honor the SPIRIT. Try not to pass judgement, and try to see the world as God views the world - always forgiving, always honest, always compassionate, always joyful and ALWAYS LOVING...

Note: Shanna and her friends raised over $1,000 to buy underwear, socks, shoes and Christmas gifts for the families and children near Boquete, Panama!!! THANK YOU {from the bottom of my heart}