Shugart Family Rambling Spot: INSPIRED mind wants to know??

I have contemplated writing this blog for some time now, but I didn't want to embarass anyone or maybe say something I shouldn't. However, it is a new year and I have new priorities lol. One being to tell each person I LOVE and each person I am sooo thankful they are in my life, what they mean to me and how they truly encourage or inspire me. God has blessed me tremendously in my life with friends from all walks of life. Church friends, internet friends, old friends, friends friends friends....Some christians active in church, some christians not so active in church, and some who are not christians at all. Do I care any more for one or the other, NO, I truly LOVE all of them for who they are and I know there is a purpose for each relationship. I hope to randomly write a blog about each person as I feel led....

Today I want to start with a friend who has INSPIRED me over and over again in the last 2 1/2 years. This is a NORMAL everyday woman who by "worldly" standards should have thrown in the towel. She should be depressed, hopeless, beaten down, etc...Every time I think of her, and God calls her to mind daily, I cannot help but SMILE...Whether she realizes it or not God is using her to touch my life, and probably countless others, she inspires me to NEVER GIVE UP, TRUST HIM, KNOW EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON, AND TO JUST SMILE!!! I have to give a little background without writing a novel, which you know is hard for me!!

I met Autumn through a mutual friend in 2004, living a very different life than I do now. Our first time out together was to Sembach club for karokee night. I don't remember a whole lot about that night, as it ended with me puking my guts out in the ladies bathroom. After that I randomly saw her at my friends house. In 2006 I found her again through myspace, and my life was back in line, meaning I was living my life for Christ. Little did I know that her journey in life was about to be altered forever. See Autumn was a stay at home mom with 2 precious little boys; sweet, beautiful Skyler and handsome little man Nathan. While home on 30 days leave Skyler,4 years old, drowned in a very tragic accident. As I read the words of Anthony's message on myspace I could not believe it!! This has to be a mistake....I wanted to reach out to them but it felt awkward at the same time b/c we were really not "friends" However, God places those in our paths to be of service to love and care for them. That is a moment I am thankful for b/c I ended up with a BEAUTIFUL FRIEND. Since that time Autumn never ceases to AMAZE me...

As if one heart break is not enough for one person, in 2008 her husband left her for another woman. Again, I just felt like this had to be another mistake....Why God? Hasn't she been through enough? Can't she just have a break? Beyond all human understanding AUTUMN still stands, more than stands....Autumn has rolled with the punches and still SMILES...See she found the key to life; ACCEPT WHAT YOU CANNOT CHANGE AND HAVE FAITH IT IS OF PURPOSE TRUSTING GOD WITH IT ALL....She began working after being a stay at home most of her marriage, she has her own apartment, and let me tell you she is HOTTTT lol...Autumn has always been a beautiful woman but she is SMOKIN now lol...More than anything her inside is BEAUTIFUL which adds even more to her outer beauty. I think her myspace says it all...im a lover, not a fighter. i love to do things spur of the moment and it sometimes surprises people. im sweet and almost too optimistic. im a little emotional but try not to show it. i always try and see the good in people. i hate confrontation. i LOVE music, the louder the better! i WILL learn to ride a motorcycle, i want one so bad :) nice people make me smile. mean people suck. im sassy and sometimes a smart ass but its all in fun. i love sushi. im a little obsessed with fitness. I love the way a good workout can make me feel...puts me in a good mood. i love a clean house. i miss Skyler every moment i am breathing. i believe everything happens for a reason. i love my life and intend to live each moment to the fullest...thats just me
God never permits any trouble to come upon you unless He has a specific plan by which great blessing will come out of the difficulty -Peter Marshall This is why I LOVE her and this is why she INSPIRES me...She hasn't given up, she is not a bitter angry person, she has not chosen to be a VICTIM but has chosen to be the VICTOR...

Autumn I thank God so much for placing you in my lifes journey...on those days I am having a "bad" day, I think of you. I see your smile and the hope in your eyes and I know at that moment, GOD is in control and He will make a way when there seems to be no way!! You really do need to start writing that BOOK, I'll buy the first copy and PROMOTE you like crazy woman lol!! When I say that I LOVE YOU they are not just words, I TRULY DO...I admire the person you have become even through the heart break, and I know GOD is going to use you for GREAT things, Autumn. I pray this will be the year that God releases all His blessings out upon your life. Thank you for being an inspiration to me!! I know Sky Man is going to be so very proud of the choices you have made in your life and will be waiting for you at heavens gates....Love you my sweet HOTTY mommy friend :).....