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Life is short and life can be tough. Lately I’ve needed to intentionally find ways to laugh. I believe laughter is healing to the soul and those that laugh regularly live longer. This commercial makes me laugh. I hope you enjoy it, too.

Over 10 years ago, in a fit of eToys IPO-fueled optimism, my husband quit his big law firm job and formed his own law practice, The Hernandez Law Group. He’s worked very hard over the years to grow the practice, and recently decided to take on two partners: Jack Schaedel & Rob Olson. Don and Rob practice primarily intellectual property, healthcare and business litigation, and Jack primarily practices employment litigation. They have five associates who also help them.

A few years ago, a dear friend of mine and I had a debate about the pros and cons of being a perfectionist. It lasted a few hours and ended with smug smiles on both of our faces. But it didn't end there. In my attempt to defend myself and my "perfectionistic tendencies" (for I thoroughly disdain being labled a "perfectionist"), it dawned on me: I am a perfectionist. Not fully, though, thank God. But I still am and I struggle with this quite regularly, if not daily.   The thing is, I don't

As you may have read in my last blog, "Revisited: "Big Red," today, November 20th, is my birthday. I am officially 24 years of age! And I feel so different!!! I woke up with a full beard, a full chest of hair, my back hurt, and I couldn't remember anyone's names!... None of that is true of course, but I am super blessed to celebrate my birthday at "home," or at least on U.S. soil.   Last year, I celebrated my 23rd birthday with my G Squad Family in China, where i got to eat Mexican food,

This has probably been one of the busiest weeks I've had all month!  The fact that I've even been able to stay on top of anything has been an absolute divine miracle from God.  It doesn't help that I have ADD when I sit down at my desk.  (Not clinically diagnosed, just lack the self-discipline I need sometimes).

Here are some highlights from my week!

We were victims of a drive-by shooting.  Now before you jump out of your seat and shout obscenities towards the heavens

Thanks so much to my lovely teammate Kara, the video has been uploaded.  This month was crazy and totally different from any other month, but I loved it.  Our main ministry was to share about the World Race with different contacts in Europe.  It was also different because Ashley and Kristen weren't with us.  I hope you enjoy this last video.

One last time, my teammate Shannon put together a fabulous video to depict what our last month on the race looked like. We had a fabulous month of meeting amazing people in ministry all over Europe. We were super encouraged by each and every one of them and pray that they, too, were encouraged by our testimonies of God's goodness all over the globe! We are currently in BEAUTIFUL Vienna for our last week together trying to soak up every single moment we have together. Please continue to pray for

I'm reading this great book right now called "The 8th Habit".  If you haven't read Stephen Covey's original "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" you really should read both books, they're changing my life.  This second book is about going beyond integrating good habits into your life, but to actually use them to find the "voice" that you have...that unique, personalized, passionate, driven, purposeful "thing" that is you.   I love this concept, I love the idea that each one of

A few years ago, a dear friend of mine and I had a debate about the pros and cons of being a perfectionist. It lasted a few hours and ended with smug smiles on both of our faces. But it didn't end there. In my attempt to defend myself and my "perfectionistic tendencies" (for I thoroughly disdain being labled a "perfectionist"), it dawned on me: I am a perfectionist. Not fully, though, thank God. But I still am and I struggle with this quite regularly, if not daily.   The thing is, I don't

The number of your counting shall be to three, not four and not two unless immediately proceeded by 3 and 5 is right out!...

For all you Monty Python fans out there we are living in the land of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch. Last Sunday night I think it was we found out that we were going to Antakya Turkey, also formerly known as Antioch in bible times. This is the place where Paul spent a year and where he was actually sent out from as a missionary with Barnabas. Also this is where belie

If you recall, last October I was in the Philippines working with an organization called Kids International Ministry. As depicted below my team was working on constructing a new children's home in conjunction with eventually having an onsite camp as well.

I recently received this flyer from our contact in the Philippines. 

How cool is that?! So, if you're interested please contact Grace. It is certainly a cause worth contributing to!

If you recall, last October I was in the Philippines working with an organization called Kids International Ministry. As depicted below my team was working on constructing a new children's home in conjunction with eventually having an onsite camp as well.

I recently received this flyer from our contact in the Philippines. 

How cool is that?! So, if you're interested please contact Grace. It is certainly a cause worth contributing to!

  This is the second issue of my series called "Revisited" where we go back to the countries I went to on The World Race to see how God has been working around the world, whether we are there or not. This issue is about "Big Red" (Summer Olympics '08), for the month of November. Let's go... Hong Kong 36 hr. train ride City of the Bronze Horsebus rideCity of the Crooked Eyecramped SUV rideCity of the Fire Dancersbus rideCity of the Blowing Hornbus rideCity of the Silver Stars and Swansbus

  Time and time again, we step into a country with the intentions of blessing and serving the people we encounter. And every single time, we feel so blessed by them. This month we got connected with my sister's friends, a married couple who moved here a few months ago to teach English. They opened up their quaint apartment (that they've lived in for only one week!) to us 7 girls to invade their living space. Their perspective on what being a follower of Christ looks like is backed up by th