Faith and challenges.

Hi friends, its been a while.
I have an extremely valid reason for my absence:


Baby Pardis is here..she arrived VERY VERY early.. scary.


Auden Juliet Pardis came to us on May 7th thats more than three months early!!
I've been super stressed and worried but shes progressing, slowly but surely.


Keep us in your prayers. 


Rachel.

Like A Virgin.

Glee last night = Hilariously amazing.

Last nights Glee was 'The Power of Madonna' which included a three-way rendition of 'Like a Virgin' (which was amazing, just bought it on iTunes)

and Sue Sylvester in Madonna's infamous cone bra. 

I was so happy with this episode.

But I can't decide if I want Finn and Rachel together, I know this Jesse guy is  bad but I can't help but root for them.

Should Atheists be allowed to marry in Christian churches?

When my husband and I were planning our wedding we had a lot of trouble finding a church that would marry us with him being an atheist, I had totally given up and knew my parents would be infuriated if I were marrying an Atheist outside of a Christian church. We were at the last church in town, we told the minister John was Atheist and he immediately said no, "I cannot marry an Atheist in a Christian church! I could never do that" I think I was actually crying at that point because I knew my father, a very strict unemotional man, would never attend the wedding if it was not in a church.. My husband continued speaking with the priest finally he agreed on one condition... If we were to have children they were to be raised in that church as Christian's, this was not only completely ridiculous to my husband, it was out of the question, in the back of my mind I knew that if I had children with John they were to be Christian but John, however did not know that which made the deal with the minister easy for me. John continued to refuse... blah blah blah.. we got married and here we are baby in the oven... Getting to the point.


Should Atheists and Christians be allowed to marry in Christian churches?


Of course I think they should be allowed, I really don't see why some churches don't allow it. I guess they could feel threatened that the Atheists will convert the Christians but you don't really need to marry an Atheist for them to convert you. It could be a good thing, the Christian could convert the Atheist. I was using my BFF (Google) today and found this chart, I don't know why it made me giggle but it did :

	64 Christians who married a Christian	72 Christians who married non-Christians
Remained a faithful Christian	92% (59)	27% (22)
Left the Church	8% (5)	72% (57)
Divorced	3% (2)	32% (25)
Converted Their Mates	----	17% (14)

 And I'll share a few funny "facts" I also found on this, ridiculous website.

When two Christians marry, it is a guarantee their relationship will be more satisfying than if two unbelievers married one another. (Many non-Christian couples are more mature than Christian Couples. 2 Timothy 3:5)

The vices a person has before marriage will be removed once they are married. (The only way vices are removed is when we are converted and repent)


I think Christians should be able to marry Atheists, Jews , Buddhists and every other religion in Christian churches. What do you think?

• Should Christians marry outside of their religion?
• Should Christians be able to marry other religions in Christian churches?
• Do you think a two-part Christian marriage is more successful than a couple of two separate religions?  

Post-It Note Tuesday

My first Post It Note Tuesday!!

Check it out at Supah Mommy!!

Hello baby... GIRL!!

My tweets came true. 
Everyone meet baby Pardis..
I can't wait to name this little princess, I'm completely open to suggestions.. if you want to make a, you know suggestion.. hehe :):)

What is Christianity?

Christianity is a monotheistic religion.

We(Christians),believe that Jesus is the son of God, God being the Saviour of humanity. Christianity can mean so many things, and there is so many parts to it. I've been speaking with a lot of people from different churches and different parts of the Christian religion and I have found that their beliefs all mean different things to them, of course not everybody has the same beliefs I've just been amazed that one religion can have so many different meanings and can be so many things to so many people and its caused me to think a lot about my personal beliefs. 

My Christianity.

Christianity to me is about 

• My fellowship with God
• How I pursue and grow relationships with myself and others.
• How I live my life for the best.

When Jesus was asked to summarize his religion he said that it was loving God and our neighbor. Christianity is really a way of life. Everyday I choose to live my life the way I do because of the things I have learned through lessons my parents have passed on through Christianity and lessons I have learned and am still learning firsthand from my religion. I am not completely obsessed with religion if I were I would not have married the man I did, but it is however a very big part of my life and that is why everyday I try to show my husband how great and in a way fulfilling that religion can be. I'm ending this post with a few questions.

What is religion to you?

How do your beliefs affect the way you live?

What is the most fulfilling part of your religion? 

Sundays in NY

This is my idea of a great Sunday.

BTW I just got to New York and i'm getting settled in loft. Tomorrow I have a special treat for yall.

Getting to know You.

Welcome to this weeks Getting to Know You from MannLand5.

The questions..

1. Mens chests..hairy or hairless?

Hairless. There is nothing worse (in my opinion) than laying your head on a hairy chest.. If I wanted that I would cuddle with my dog.
2. How often do you run red lights?
Unfortunately I have a very small attention span so... All the time. I do all of my thinking when I'm driving so I hardly pay attention to stoplights.
3. If you could raid any celebrity's closet..whose would you raid?
Hmm... I base my wardrobe after Gossip Girl so I would have to say Leighton Meester and/or Blair Waldorf
4. Would you rather have more followers/friends on Facebook, Twitter, or your Blog?
Facebook.. I would feel sort of lonely if I didn't have any FB friends..
5. What makes you feel sexy?
A few glasses of wine and possibly some Jack Daniels
6. I get excited when...........?
When I get a package! :D
7. Are you the "outdoorsy" type or more "indoorsy"?
Indoorsy, I hate bugs and there are A LOT of buggies in TX
8. Would you rather have your dream home or a million dollars?
I already have my dream home so i would have to say a million dollars, that would come in handy on my next NY shopping spree. Can you say Louis Vuitton ??

Who is Mrs.Pardis

I am a very social person, I like to know who I'm talking to/reading about so I figured a lot of people feel that way so here is a little about me.



Do you have..
A computer or lappy? 
I have a laptop, I am completely obsessed with my Macbook John gave me for Christmas.
Posters on your walls? If so, of who and how many? Now? I'm 24 so it would be a little creepy if I had Jonas Brothers or Justin Bieber posters all over my bedroom, I do however have a popart canvas of Audrey Hepburn in my bedroom and one of Grace Kelly in my den.
Pets? I have one dog who is my baby her name is Lulu and she is a yorkie.


PERSONALFull Name: Rachel Lily Pardis
Age: 24
Birth date: November 13th
Siblings:  Joshua (34) Anna (32) Matthew (31)
Pets: My lovely Yorkie Lulu
Nicknames: Rach, Pumpkin
Schooling/degrees: Law degree (YES! Finally!)
FAVOURITE..?
Colour: Pink
Food: Mac 'n' cheese
Beverage: Coca cola
Ice cream flavour: birthday cake :)
Chocolate: Milk
Class: English
Teacher: Mr.Willis
Number:13 
Flower:Daisy 
Day:Friday
Book: Don't laugh at me.. Boy in the striped pajamas 
Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Actor/Actress:Audrey Hepburn/Sandra Bullock
TV show: Gossip Girl and Glee
Fast Food Restaurant: Sonic!
Store: H&M
Board Game:Clue
CD: Battle Studies- John Mayer
Singer/s: John Mayer, Carrie Underwood
Musical Instrument(s): Piano
Cologne/Perfume: Miss Dior
Pastime: playing piano
Thing to do on the Weekend: Stay in bed
Word/Phrase:  Who it be (?) It makes me laugh.. :)
Holiday: Birthday's!
Sleeping position: belly
LEAST FAVOURITE..?
Color: Green (which is why my family room is green right?)
Food: Vegetables 
Beverage: Tomato Juice
Class/Subject: Gym/Math
Teacher:Mr.Mclond
Movie: Nick and Noras infinite playlist
Chore: Laundry
HAVE YOU EVER..?Been In Love: Completely
Used Tobacco: Never
Drank Alcohol: Yes
Smoked weed: No
Done Drugs: No
Broken the Law: No
Thought you were going to die: No
Run away from home:Yes, when I was 15 it only lasted 5 hours until it got dark... :)
Broken a bone: No
Lied: Duh.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN..?
Love at first sight: Yes.
Luck:Yes
Aliens:Yes!
Ghosts: Spirits 
Horoscopes: Nope,
Heaven:Yes, I do very much.
Hell: Yes,
Yourself: Sometimes.
Angels: Most definitely 
WHICH IS BETTER..?
Coke or Pepsi: Coke
Oranges or apples: Oranges
One pillow or two: THREE
Pools or hot tubs: Pools
TV or radio: tv
Paper or plastic: paper
Summer or winter: SUMMER
Day or night: Day
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU..?
Cried: Last nightWent to a movie: Tuesday
Talked on the phone: 5 minutes ago
Read a book: This morning
WHAT IS/ARE...
Your most prized and important material possession: My pink Chanel bag. I love it!
Your biggest accomplishment: My law degree
Your biggest fear: Being killed
Your biggest talent: Piano
Your biggest weakness: Trust
The first thing you do in the morning? Wake my hubby and take Lulu out to pee
The worst thing you did as a child? Disrespected my mother in my teen years
The best advice you have ever received? 90% of life is showing up
The best yet worst thing about you? My energy
The characteristics you inherited from your parents? Love,patience, kindness,confidence, and drive
Five words to describe yourself?
1.Driven
2.Focused 
3.Loving
4.Kind
5.Happy
The first thing/s that attracts you to a person of the opposite sex? Eyes and smile
WHO..?
Makes you laugh the most: My mom
Is the most psychotic person you know: my dog Lulu
Is the nicest person you know: My dad
Do you go to for advice: my bff Kortney
Do you hate: No one
Knows the most about you: Mom
Has it easier, guys or girls: guys
Sends you the most emails: my husband 
Would you love to play in a movie? Audrey Hepburn
WHAT MAKES YOU?Happy: Weddings
Really Sad:Death
Really Angry: Homophobics 

ARE YOU...
A rebel or do you follow all the rules: Haha, funny question
A leader or a follower: Leader
A good friend: I hope so
A good listener: I try
Shy or outgoing: outgoing

5 Question Friday

1. What words do you use on your blog/online that you don't use in real life?  Hmm, I don't usually use this but id have to say "lol"


2. Do you still write checks? 
No! I banished those when I was 18

3. Who was your favorite President and why?  Hmm, can I choose a first lady? Hehe.
JFK all the way my people,
4. Are you a yeller?  Ask me that question in five years when this baby in my belly is out and about causing chaos.

5. Have you ever dumpster dived?  Hahaha. No. I have a huge obsession with not dumpster diving.
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