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I'm just a girl determined to live my life Intentionally!

WELCOME TO MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE!


Welcome to my newly revamped Blog. A lot has happened since I last blogged in June and it seems like such a long time ago.


I am a wife of one husband, and a mother of 5 kids, although they don't seem like kids, they are all taller than me and and range in age from 17 -26, four boy kinds and one girl kind. At times I make a huge effort to understand them and then I get exhausted and practise putting on make-up instead, I feel I get that right sometimes!! If you don't agree, I don't need to know, thanks anyway!


The kid in the picture on the sides, thats me, I felt it necessary to let you see yourself that I had the whole fashion thing happening when I was 8, even knew how to accessorise with the clip in my hair and the peg holding my cape on, was wooden, not some plastic junk!


I have just launched a new business that I am excited about called "THIS IS WHO I AM". So I will pop over every now and then and share something funny, wise, stupid, sad and hopefully inspiring.

I want to hear from you, drop me a line, and for those who have asked me to write about something in particular, I'm getting on to it!


Many times I have been asked to start blogging so I have finally taken the plunge. My blog is going to be about everyday life and sharing the journey with you, hopefully you will be encouraged and I will learn how to do life better.

I have a busy, fun, crazy life but don't know that I would swap it in a hurry for a quiet, boring life, although every now and then would be nice.


I will be adding interesting and funny photos along the way!














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Looking forward to the journey.



Love Nelsa .































































































































Sunday, May 30, 2010

WHY SHOULD I BE THE FIRST ONE TO CHANGE?

If I could have a dollar for every time someone has said these words to me, I could be a rich woman, well at least be wearing Prada.

Why should I be the first one to change? Well honey, usually you are the only one who notices that there needs to be change! The real question is "Am I going to be the one who is willing to change?"

This week we celebrate our 26th Wedding Anniversary and I always reflect this week on how God has been so faithful in our marriage and what He has done with us as a couple.

When people find out that we had a three year period of separation in our marriage and it really looked like we were never going to see eye to eye on anything, let alone get back together, they often share with me that they are frustrated that they are the only ones who can see that their marriage is in trouble and "Why do they have to make the first move?", I don't usually tell them that they are probably going to have do the second, third and fourth moves as well.

But the truth is , Marriage like any other relationship takes work, and I want to encourage you to take the first step to start turning this into a healthy relationship. Most of us want a marriage that we can enjoy but instead we have something that we have to endure.

If you are the one who knows that change needs to happen, then have the courage to seek help,
there are courses, books, counsellors and even friends who we can turn to.

Our marriages are meant to be enjoyed, not endured or injured.

Have a great day.
Nelsa x
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  1. StephanieMay 30, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Nelsa, Happy anniversary! I didn't know that about your marriage. 26yrs of marriage is a lot of wisdom to share on why its worth it. Seeing the two of you at church on Sunday was beautiful, you look like newly weds holding hands and smiling.

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  2. AnonymousJune 2, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Such wisdom.. it's a real hard lesson to learn! Joni xo

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