my “yeah-day” song! (it’s a new year!)

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This year I resolve to be defined by only those who love me and stop seeking the approval from those who never will.  God gave me a wide open heart and I willing share it with those who invite me to do so…(no obligations expected.)  For with God by my side, I am far braver than I ever imagined I’d be!!!

It’s my “Yeah-Day,” so here’s to the 28th Anniversary of my 21st birthday!!

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Choosing to be in the front row this year!

And a special hugs n’ blessing to all those sharing the front row with me.

I am truly blessed!

He still makes me laugh!
He still makes me laugh!

*Photos courtesy of Pinterest & Jared Schaaf Photography.

*Music by:  JJ Heller

everlasting light

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Jared \j(a)-red\   pronounced JARE-ed.

The name Jared is a Biblical name from the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared) or יֶרֶד (Yered) meaning “descent.”  In the Biblical Book of Genesis, Jared was the sixth link in the ten pre-flood generations between Adam and Noah; he was the son of Mahalaleel and the father of Enoch, and lived 962 years (per Genesis 5:18).  The meaning of the name is “he who descended” (Hebrew root YRD). In the Book of Enoch it is explained that Mahalaleel named Jared because during his lifetime the angels of the Lord descended to earth. The name could also be understood as “he who shall rule” (future tense of the Hebrew root RDH, as found for example in Psalms 72:8).

Your personality is ruling, commanding, as a factor from “coming down.”

You have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.  You tend to be quiet, cooperative, considerate, sympathetic to others, adaptable, balanced and sometimes shy. You are trustworthy, respecting the confidences of others, and make excellent diplomats, mediators and partners. You are often very intuitive. You like detail and order, and often find change worrisome and may sometimes feel insecure or restless.

 shine brightly, jare-bear!

these hugs n’ blessings are just for you today…

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“I have loved you with an everlasting love…”

Jeremiah 31:3

*Using this song was inspired because of Jared’s love for Henri Nouwen’s writings, especially The Prodigal Son.  Music by: Natalie Grant.