Turning passions into plans...

If you haven't noticed I have not stopped in to write in quite a bit.  I have un-expectantly found myself at a loss of words. What you say? You??  I know... weird huh...  I am no longer in the place of turmoil I was when I began writing but I still am not completely grounded.  I am drifting a bit.  I seem to have broken down so many walls and have left many boxes that have entangled me.  I am finally feeling free of it all.  Yet I do not yet find myself with a clear purpose or direction.  "Can this really be it?"  Seems like a question that I keep bringing up.  I have every reason to be happy, content, full. I have a great house, great husband, great kids, great neighborhood and an even Greater God.  So much to thank Him for... yet... how do I say this..."Is this it?"  This is the American Dream, no?  hmmmm....I must be missing something.  I find myself a little bored actually and can't really say my passions are taped into regularly.... Then again what am I really passionate about??
Ok... enough drifting... let's start with what I do know... my passions.  What makes Kelly "a sapphires and faded jeans girl?"


1. My relationship with the Lord and seeing others grow in their relationship with the Lord.
2. Art... enjoying it, creating it, giving it 
3. Singing, Theater and Music... listening to it and creating it
4. Travel and all the planning that goes along with it
5. Good education for all children... rich in content, creatively and passionately taught
6. Befriending young people and watching them grow into their unique talents
7. Deep friendships that I can share my heart with
8. The outdoors... enjoying the quiet, taking in the beauty


Since this is who I am... let's make it happen.


1. Find a summer bible study or start one.
2. Commit to regular scrapbook night.
3. Join a theater group... This one I have already done... I am signed up to perform the Sound of Music with my girls this fall.

4. Research a new travel destination beside St. Barts. Anyone who knows me well knows I'm a bit stuck on that place. Explore starting a travel assistent business.

5.  Education... take my kids and their friends to museums and other educational activities this summer.
6. Purposefully seek out some of my girls' friends to mentor and have friendship with.
7. Continue to spend time regularly with girlfriends.  Call at least one good friend every day.
8. Plan a camping trip to the great outdoors, bring a friend along.  Incorporate outdoor activities into date night once it warms up. Go to the beach weekly. Go hiking this summer with the girls.


Ok.. Let's start there and see what happens.
What are your summer plans....Do they incorporate your passions,  your joys? Does your summer reflect who you are?  I plan to be me...with no apologies. "Girl, get your record... sing me your favorite song... just go ahead let your hair down... sapphires n faded jeans.. I hope you get your dreams... just go ahead let your hair down... your gonna find yourself some how... some where."  That's me...