Denim Button Up: Target.
White Eyelet Dress: Delia's.
Pearl Necklace an Bracelets: Forever21.
Tan Riding Boots: Old Navy.
Hello, hello everyone and long time no see!
How I missed you all, but I had the most incredible, life changing weekend... It sounds so corny but I feel like a totally new person. A new Lauren. The happiest Lauren I've ever been. Not just saying I'm happy, but really and truly feeling it from the bottom of my soul. I've never felt this before.
I went on a retreat this weekend with a Christian group called The Navigators (NAVS) to Indiana. I spent two and a half days , realizing that I've been living for nothing the past 19 years of my life. I was raised Catholic and went to church every single Sunday, almost never missing a single mass. I was baptized, confirmed, and the whole shebang. I thought I was a follower of Him and I never really doubted anything.
But I've been lonely my entire life. Let down time after time with people I love with all my heart. I've felt depressed, suicidal, empty, and everything and anything a person should NOT feel in their life. It took going to this retreat this weekend to realize what I've been lacking and saying what I've had and what I've been for all of my life when in fact...I'm not.
I've been living a lie for so long I can't even remember when it started. I get to this retreat and everyone is so advanced and just leagues and leagues ahead of me. I felt like an infant. I realized, truthfully, (and boy is this embarrassing) that I don't even know how to use a bible. I literally don't. And I was so filled with anger at myself for wasting 19 years of my life ,going through the motions and not giving myself to Him with all my heart.
On Saturday we had a huge worship session and there was a time where the band played and sang and everyone could silently pray. And for some reason, I just became so overwhelmed as I realized...' what am I doing with my life?' I went over to one of the staff members and just collapsed into her arms, a sobbing, shaking mess because I realize that I've been trying to find love in all the wrong places for so many years.
The reason I've felt so empty is because I haven't given myself to Him and haven't relied on Him to be the only one who will never let me down. He will be the only one who will always love me unconditionally.
I left Indiana with a lot on my mind and I still do have a lot on my mind. Ever since last Saturday when I went home for the weekend and had one of the lowest points in my life...I've just felt this unexplainable happiness and peace. I think that God realized that night when Matt went to homecoming with another girl that I needed help and I needed Him. And then then Sunday morning, as crazy as it sounds, I was just...better. I don't know why, I don't know how, but from last Sunday, all of last week, this past weekend, and even today I have been filled with this happiness that I have never felt before in my entire life. It's incredible.
I'm not going to turn this into a Christian blog or anything, but I just thought it was really important to share this weekend and these changes I've been going through lately. I know religion/believing is a touchy subject, but it seems like all I write about are touchy subjects on here so I suppose it fits right in, ha! But like I said, it was an important milestone I feel in my life that I wanted to tell you all about just like I do with everything else big that happens.
I'm just so happy everyone. I can't even tell you. So, so happy.
With much love, Lauren.
304 comments
1 – 200 of 304 Newer› Newest»I'm happy for you!
I love this outfit!!
And I hope you enjoyed my home state! (=
Go Hoosiers!
feliciasfingerpaints.blogspot.com
Sounds like you had an absolutely amazing weekend! I love this look! And those boots are so beautiful.
Carlee
Almost Endearing
Lauren, I just don't know what to say. I've been reading your blog for some time now. . .following your life story, enjoying your outfits, etc. However I've had a huge burden for you--a sisterly burden. I so wanted you to truly make Christ the center of your life, because, as it seems you've figured out, there is nothing we can do apart from His Grace and forgiveness. This post has made me happier than I can express--I'm practically crying. Please, if you want to talk at all, email me. I live pretty close by (not to sound creepy in any way.) My email address is on my blog.
I'll be praying for you!! :) :)
~ Michaela
Wow, praise the Lord! That's great!! :)
Beautiful dress! And such an absolutely heart-touching and uplifting post + You can be a Christian fashion blogger -there are others - you can be anything you would like, young lady! The whole world is yours and God is with you!!!
eek! I am so excited for you! trust me, this is the most important decision of your life! Oh, I am so so so happy for you, I feel like cry tears of happiness. you can totally see the happiness in your eyes.
Hey, nothing wrong with adding your faith into your blog! That's exactly why I started my blog, to share my love of Christ, but in a fun way by doing it with fashion. Praise the Lord for his goodness :) So happy for you!
Lovely outfit! I really like the boots, and I love your hair.(: and you have such a lovely smile too (I think I've said it before, haha, but it's worth saying again).
And what a lovely post. I'm so happy for you! One thing that I've definitely realized throughout the years is that whenever I'm depressed or frustrated or angry, God is always there to lift me up and bring me back to him. We may not always acknowledge His presence, but He is always there. When I read your post, two passages came to my mind--"Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee," and "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."(: oh, and "All things work together for good to them that love God." Even the hard hurtful things are done for our good, though we don't realize it at first, and maybe not even for months and years.
I'll keep you in my prayers, and if you ever want to talk or anything, you can always shoot me an email (hopefully that doesn't sound too weird!).
~Vicki
deckedoutinruffles.blogspot.com
You look sooo beautiful! I am very happy that you're happy and better that way, through light.
I missed you, Lauren!
God fulfills, nothing else will. Learn to live your life like you're in love with Him, and things fall into place. I was raised and still am a devout Catholic, and the times that I've grown lukewarm about my faith were the most empty, lonely times of my life.
I'm so happy you're starting to see how beautiful Perfect, Unfailing Love is. You've been through a lot. But, you see, you've been through it - you're out of it. One day you'll look back and you'll be so far ahead with your life that you won't be able to see that dark place anymore.
Sorry for rambling. I'm just happy you're happy. :)
Hey Lauren,
That's awesome, it really is. Very happy for you, and it's helped me too. You'll find that it's not always easy to keep Him the focus, as I've found out. But that sentence about looking for love in the wrong place is so true. I've gotta remember that He's the right place, the only one. :-)
God bless! So happy for you Lauren.
Esther
www.mycreativetouch.wordpress.com
Praise God! I am so happy that you're happy!
God bless you as you start this new walk with Him,
Rubi
lilyamongthornsblog.blogspot.com
I've been following your blog for a little while now, and have sensed a lot of pain in some of your posts. I am so glad that you have started to discover the extravagent love of the Lord. He is the only thing that will ever really fill us and give us life and joy. So happy for you!
Niki
nikis-notebook.blogspot.com
Wow Lauren, I'm really thrilled that you're in such a happy place right now! (Please don't worry about writing about religion, it's nice having a place just to talk about stuff and I'm thrilled just to see you doing better dear!) I know it's been pretty rough for you lately and I'm just over the moon happy for you right now. :)
(And wow, now I want to wear a white dress, boots and a denim shirt! But brrr, we just got snow up here and it's back to the fleece-lined tights for me.)
:) Gonna hopefully post my own story this week. I think God is looking out for both of us, girly.
I am in tears of happiness for you! I have been praying for you and hope that the journey ahead will be a happy one.
Lots of love,
Sarah
This outfir is one of the best I have ever seen on your blog, i love it! You look so pretty.
I am so happy for you! The happiness that God gives is really the best one :)Stay strong!
Olga
Oh Lauren, this makes my heart so glad. I'm so incredibly happy for you!!! I will continue to pray for you, sista!
-Leanna
I'm so glad you are feeling happier with yourself Lauren. I'm not religious, but I feel very strongly that people have the right to choose their own path to happiness. If bringing your religion closer to your life will give you that happiness, and allow you to love yourself a little more, then I'm really happy for you.
I love this outfit too, the denim shirt and white dress look fantastic together. I love that last photo of you too, you look so joyful xo
That is wonderful Lauren! Glad to hear you sounding so cheerful and happy. :-) And btw.. the outfit is amazing. Perfect transition into Autumn weather! :-)
Big smile on my face for you!
Don't worry, I felt like that after what happened with Tom and I started going to church again! I couldn't believe how much time I'd wasted! So happy for you! Bless you lots! x
I am so happy for you! :)
i adore your beautiful lace dress and boots
<3 katherine
of corgis and cocktails // current giveaway
Dear Lauren,
I am SO happy for you!!!! I am also a Catholic, and I'm striving to become closer to Christ.
www.catholic.com is a great website to get inspired about our faith and to have questions answered. :) Don't be afraid to speak out about your faith, its beautiful when you do!
Your outfit is so cute!
~N.K.
Yay! I'm so pleased to hear about your weekend. It sounds like you had a great time. Glad that you are feeling refreshed and renewed.
Also, I love the way how you wore your denim shirt. I got one recently that is very similar and I wasn't sure how to wear it, maybe I'll try it with a skirt or dress.
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
Bom Dia Lauren!
Meu nome é Rosa, sou brasileira e recentemente descobri seu blog.
Gosto muito de moda e quando vi suas fotos no lookbook.nu, resolvi pesquizar para ver se encontrava alguma coisa a seu respeito.
Apesar de gostar muito dos seus looks, o que mais chamaou minha atenção foram seus textos.
Fiquei muito feliz ao ler este último, sempre soube que a única coisa que faltava ao seu coração era Jesus Cristo.
Não conheço você, mas conheço o meu Deus e sei que ele te ama acima de TUDO E DE TODOS.
Goistaria muito de trocar e-mail com Você.
Se puder me escreva nesse endereço:
rosa_allves@hotmail.com
Grande abraço e que Deus sempre esteja com você!!!
I am glad for you!
It is so good to hear this, Lauren. I don't have words to tell you how wonderful this makes me feel. I'm proud of you for writing about what you believe even if you think it might not be "popular" or even if it is a touchy subject. It's a part of you and a damn awesome one at that.
And now for the not as serious part, your outfit would fit right in down here in Tennessee! Dresses, denim, and boots are staples of any Southern fashionista, I kid you not. Maybe we can make that a reality some day and you could come visit :D.
All the best,
Ashlyn
Triple Thread
Lauren! I think is just my favorite outfit of yours ever! So gorgeous!! <3
And I'm so glad for your life changing weekend! I had that happen four years ago and it was so amazing. Congrats!
This is fantastic!
I'm so happy for you.
Beth xxx
Lauren! This makes my heart sing. I don't want to be pushy or nosy but I honestly long to talk about this with you, it's just so exciting. Feel free to shoot me a note and share anything with me you'd like, if you ever feel the need...my arms are open to you with this!! ahhh, this is SO SO SO wonderful.
also, this outfit is adorable. one of my faves.
<3,
John 15:4,
anna
as long as you're happy! you've been sad for so long. we just want you to feel well.
Wanted to share with you the most beautiful quote (& my favorite)
"To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; to seek Him, the greatest adventure; to find Him, the greatest human achievement." ~St. Augustine
This quote has changed my life!
♥your Catholic sis
I think it is truly beautiful and very important to share this on your blog even if it isn't necessarily a "Christian blog"
I am glad you found a great group to be able to fellowship with and worship with. May The Lord continue to help and bless you and your friends.
+Victoria+
I think it is truly beautiful and very important to share this on your blog even if it isn't necessarily a "Christian blog"
I am glad you found a great group to be able to fellowship with and worship with. May The Lord continue to help and bless you and your friends.
+Victoria+
buy tramadol tramadol erowid - tramadol no prescription mastercard
cheap tramadol online ultram vs tramadol side effects - next day tramadol mastercard
ativan for sale ativan side effects eyes - uses of ativan 2mg
tramadol cheap ultram 50 mg tablets - buy tramadol ultram ultracet online
buy tramadol online buy tramadol online us pharmacy - buy tramadol online tennessee
buy tramadol online tramadol hcl (zydol) - is tramadol online real
order lorazepam ativan recreational use - ativan withdrawal migraine
buy tramadol tramadol 100 mg withdrawal - buy tramadol online utah
buy tramadol 180 tramadol online fast - tramadol recreational use bluelight
buy ativan online ativan side effects and weight loss - ativan and pregnancy
buy tramadol no prescription tramadol online sale - tramadol 100 mg /ml
buy tramadol 100mg online tramadol 93/58 - tramadol and ibuprofen
buy ambien online ambience mall gurgaon tuesday closed - ambien side effects dreams
buy klonopin online klonopin flying anxiety - where to buy clonazepam online
buy clonazepam online klonopin dosage for restless leg syndrome - generic for klonopin
buy tramadol for dogs tramadol addiction 2012 - tramadol hcl 50 mg injection
tramadol online tramadol 377 high - buy tramadol buy cod
ambien sleep cheapest generic ambien online - purchase ambien online overnight
buy tramadol online buy tramadol without prescriptions - can you buy ultram online
ativan price ativan for addiction - ativan vs xanax dose
buy tramadol online buy tramadol echeck - tramadol hcl over the counter
order klonopin online side effects 4 mg klonopin - buy klonopin wafers
buy tramadol online with mastercard tramadol dosage mims - tramadol injection
buy ambien online no rx overdose ambien kill you - ambien cr online no prescription
generic soma soma san diego shows - soma enterprises+order book
buy tramadol for dogs high dosage of tramadol - tramadol-online.biz
2mg klonopin klonopin mg get high - long klonopin high last
tramadol online tramadol dosage pain - buy tramadol online cod overnight
ambien online ambien hallucinations - ambien sale
where to buy tramadol online how to buy tramadol online overnight - tramadol for dogs and people the same
soma online buy soma online credit card - buy soma texas
buy klonopin online is 2mg klonopin too much - klonopin withdrawal hallucinations
ambien price ambien price mexico - ambien cr trip
buy tramadol online no prescription overnight tramadol for dogs dosage uk - g.e. tramadol hcl
order ativan pete wentz ativan overdose - ativan zoloft together
buy soma buy soma 350 - soma korean nyc
generic ambien ambien generic purple - discount for ambien cr
klonopin pharmacy klonopin strengths - klonopin to buy online
buy tramadol online cod overnight tramadol what is it - buy tramadol pay cod
burberry bags izggbo bikd burberry outlet wchhip xqbb burberry outlet online store ictmlw uorz www.specjerseys.com oknzee rtkq ugg boots sale sopfcj miig ugg boots sale ujggun mvju ugg factory outlet ttjzub ninz ugg boots cheap oslrip dlib michael kors handbags outlet ekdwpq sitp michael kors outlet store irjdpj xyqu michael kors factory outlet bgsnjn vfas longchamp on sale ouozpp ghsf longchamp outlet acdxhw eyxi longchamp handbags sale vvtpvm huwx burberry outlet online bwmfpp xext
buy cheap tramadol tramadol dosage 70 lb dog - tramadol hcl 325 mg
burberry sale alvaox koac www.fashionbulberryoutlet.com bcbvrb blzi burberry outlet online faoxvg uonx ugg boots uk bngoup zisv www.numbjerseys.com pmohac xuqa ugg boots sale gaatwx ejjd ugg discount ndtyxw lzgv ugg sale wdvffb ftub michael kors handbags outlet lbtloi qlcx michael kors online outlet snjpxg cimu michael kors factory outlet lnimbd bbvn longchamp handbags sale vtwrdb czto longchamp sale bfxysm btqs http://www.dtr6.com droizp sehb http://www.e4ni.com akgzbl qzmm
burberry gixkss wqqw burberry uztbvr mvfb www.livebulberryfashion.com uslgjo sjan www.specjerseys.com ymsnxu emuh ugg sale qfevff ojdt ugg outlet online xuwosg pbfv ugg outlet iaujks tykf ugg usa xwucad hftq michael kors outlet afzrzn kqit http://www.02s8.com cqfnbs wqtl michael kors outlet ycnahz vtve longchamp handbags outlet hfybyt kurv longchamp bags on sale ruclcf hsxk longchamp diaper bag eylhvc veeh http://www.e4ni.com qjpddj rohr
buy tramadol india tramadol price - tramadol zoloft taken together
buy tramadol for dogs tramadol withdrawal dogs - tramadol for dogs and side effects
buy generic ambien generic ambien does it work - ambien while pregnant
order tramadol online order tramadol online 100mg - buy real tramadol
buy viagra online buy viagra through paypal - viagra grapefruit juice--not good mix
ambien for sale no prescription ambien side effects tremors - generic ambien cost at walmart
ambien zolpidem ambien walrus adventure - ambien classification
buy tramadol 180 tramadol 50 mg drug interactions - can you order tramadol online legally
buy klonopin online klonopin 2mg wiki - is klonopin used for alcohol withdrawal
order tramadol online order tramadol with no prescription - buy tramadol mastercard
ambien order online no prescription generic ambien side effects - generic ambien e 79
buy tramadol online mastercard overnight tramadol get you high - tramadol xr recreational
klonopin online klonopin lortab erowid - strong 2mg klonopin
viagra online buy viagra online - buy pfizer viagra online in india
order viagra buy viagra online ehow - viagra online schweiz
purchase viagra no prescription viagra online argentina - viagra homemade
buy klonopin online overnight clonazepam klonopin wiki - klonopin withdrawal how long
order klonopin online klonopin withdrawal exercise - erowid klonopin cannabis
zolpidem without prescription side effects generic form ambien - buy ambien sleeping tablets
purchase tramadol legal buy tramadol online - can order tramadol online legally
order herbal viagra online pharmacy viagra prescription - viagra buy online no prescription uk
ambien online no prescription philips flat tv ambien light - ambien sleep plane
order viagra without rx online buy cheap viagra online australia - is it dangerous to buy viagra online
ambien pill buy ambien next day delivery - ambien and pregnancy test
soma online does generic soma look like - buy soma online usa
clonazepam mg klonopin 20 mg - dosage of klonopin for insomnia
order viagra online india buy cheap viagra online usa - buy viagra legally
online soma side effects of the drug soma - soma 350 mg overdose
buy tramadol tablets tramadol hcl acetaminophen 650 - buy tramadol online no prescription canada
klonopin drug gi side effects klonopin - klonopin side effects kidney
where to order viagra online viagra buy online - is it safe to buy viagra online yahoo answers
soma online will soma show up on drug test - buy soma overnight shipping
buy tramadol cheap no prescription tramadol 50mg zydol - tramadol 50 mg vs percocet 5mg
buy tramadol online where to buy tramadol cheap - tramadol 50mg tablets price
buy viagra online cheap generic viagra - buy viagra online malaysia
buy tramadol overnight shipping tramadol 50mg 93 - tramadol can get u high
where to order viagra purchase viagra with mastercard - where to buy viagra online ireland
viagra online viagra buy online australia - viagra online lloyds
how to buy viagra online safely online prescription viagra buy online - buy generic viagra united states
burberry bags gqewrr decc burberry sktbmr mrvt burberry outlet sale csytkh mtqg uggs uk rzxult zrni www.numbjerseys.com bekmnb xvnx ugg usa pnmxkz ivrj ugg boots cheap xwrdte oojf ugg sale jhrhbn tufm michael kors online outlet japchw sbap michael kors 2012 dusado yokz http://www.1qpf.com ayyvbf ksph longchamp handbags sale lyddec vzxy longchamp tote jrsjuy eyis longchamp handbags sale lsyhoj egzl burberry diaper bag ovdfzg moks
generic tramadol high dose of tramadol - tramadol withdrawal signs
viagra no prescription overnight delivery buy viagra women australia - viagra for women dose
order viagra generic how to order viagra cheap - online pharmacy viagra prescription
buy viagra professional viagra dosage risks - buy viagra online new zealand
buy tramadol free shipping tramadol withdrawal babies - buy tramadol overnight saturday delivery
buy viagra with paypal buy viagra prescription - generic viagra online safe
buy retin a no prescription retin a online usa - can i buy retin a online
order tramadol online what is tramadol 50mg tablets for - buy tramadol with visa
tramadol generic tramadol dosage per pound - tramadol 50 mg nebenwirkungen
buy tramadol usa xanax tramadol overdose - buy tramadol from usa
buy tramadol online tramadol 100mg - tramadol hcl 50mg reviews
order generic viagra safe to buy generic viagra - generic viagra next day delivery uk
buy generic tramadol online tramadol 50 mg price street - tramadol 50 mg withdrawal
tramadol 100mg zydol sr 100mg tramadol hydrochloride - tramadol hcl long term use
buy viagra 100mg viagra for women 2012 - best place buy viagra online uk
buy retin-a online retin a micro gel side effects - retin a gel buy online
tramadol online overnight tramadol online no prescription usa - buy tramadol cheap online no prescription
buy tramadol online buy tramadol cod fedex - tramadol 627 recommended dosage
buy propecia online buy propecia+middle east - buy propecia online usa
buy tramadol cod online overdose of tramadol side effects - tramadol compared to ultram
buy tramadol overnight delivery how to order tramadol online no prescription - tramadol hcl 50 mg tablets
buy tramadol buy tramadol in canada online - buy cheap tramadol overnight
buy tramadol 180 buy tramadol 180 online - tramadol withdrawal thomas recipe
buy propecia online propecia side effects on sperm - propecia today show
buy tramadol tramadol dosage in dogs - buy tramadol for dogs uk
retin a buy online buy retin a micro gel usa - retin-a gel good
buy retin-a online retin a micro side effects rash - buy retin a micro online pharmacy
atomoxetine without prescription buy strattera online - strattera generic release date
tramadol without prescription high off tramadol 50 mg - buy tramadol online no prescription mastercard
retin a buy what is retin-a cream good for - retin a cream .1 for wrinkles
atomoxetine without prescription strattera dosage 5 year old - dosage chart for strattera
tramadol online overnight naltrexone for tramadol addiction - tramadol 100mg effects
buy strattera online strattera side effects dizziness - strattera pills side effects
buy tramadol best site purchase tramadol - tramadol many get high
buy tramadol without rx buy tramadol online florida - tramadol withdrawal in newborns
buy tramadol online cod overnight tramadol 50 mg with ibuprofen - tramadol addiction after 1 week
viagra online without prescription viagra for women no prescription - effects of viagra for women
buy tramadol tramadol overnight no prescription - tramadol 100mg injection
tramadol 50 mg buy tramadol online safely - next day tramadol usa
buy tramadol online mastercard overnight buy tramadol online next day delivery - tramadol hcl 50 mg narcotic
generic viagra jimmy kimmel viagra for women - brand viagra online us
viagra online without prescription buy viagra or cialis online - cheap viagra levitra cialis
generic viagra brand viagra online pharmacy - viagra dosage twice day
cialis online cialis 30 day reviews - cialis online-versand
cialis online pharmacy cialis daily low dose - buy real cialis online
generic viagra viagra online from us - viagra for women us buy
viagra online without prescription viagra for women side effects - can you buy viagra online in us
buy tramadol tramadol 40 mg - buy ultram canada
generic viagra order viagra from us online - buy generic viagra overnight shipping
tramadol 50 mg buy tramadol er - tramadol no prescription overnight cod delivery
cheap viagra viagra dosage 50 100 - generic viagra no prescription online
generic cialis cialis online overnight delivery - cialis price viagra
buy viagra dangers cheap viagra - buy viagra at cvs
buy tramadol high off tramadol 50 mg - tramadol 50 mg info
viagra online without prescription get cheap viagra online - buy viagra 2011
discount viagra buy 100mg viagra online - viagra dosage for women
cheap viagra buy generic viagra forum - cheap viagra online in us
buy cialis cheap cialis online uk - cialis online legit
generic viagra tosh.0 viagra gay challenge - viagra online quick delivery
cheap viagra online viagra online free shipping - want buy viagra us
order viagra buy viagra with prescription - viagra online us overnight
buy cialis no prescription cialis daily for blood pressure - once daily cialis side effects
order viagra buy viagra online usa - buy viagra hamilton ontario
generic viagra buy viagra online from canadian pharmacy - buy viagra online from us
cialis for sale cialis online no prescription uk - cialis online best price
generic viagra buy viagra online in australia - buy viagra europe
generic viagra easiest way buy viagra - viagra history
generic viagra buy viagra online cheap no prescription - viagra dosage much
buy cialis no prescription cialis 5mg online canada - safe place order cialis online
buy cialis from canada generic cialis pictures - cialis vision loss
buy generic cialis online no prescription сиалис состав - cialis online best place buy
buy cialis cialis online no prescription uk - buy generic cialis online no prescription
buy generic cialis cialis online canada pharmacy - cialis long term effects
cialis online no prescription want order cialis - buy generic cialis online australia
viagra online purchase viagra generic - legal buy viagra online australia
buy cialis cialis daily dose price - cialis daily use review
buy soma online buy generic soma - soma drug class
buy tramadol online tramadol no prescription overnight delivery - buy tramadol online by cod
buy tramadol online buy online texas tramadol - tramadol ingredients acetaminophen
buy soma soma 350 mg withdrawal - discount fabrics soma sf
soma carisoprodol soma medication pain - buy somatropin injection
Post a Comment