I find no hope within to call my own
For I am frail of heart, my strength is gone
But deep within my soul is rising up a song
Here in the comfort of the faithful one…
I found myself identifying so much with these words as I drove home from work, my iPod earbuds serving their purpose of pumping music into my heart and soul. Music is one of my most favorite things God created. Sometimes when I’m tired or when “stuff” has pressed me down I forget and don’t put my iPod on or listen to the radio – I’m glad I thought to listen yesterday. Continue reading →
On days like this my mood seems to mirror the outside, drippy and gray.
Breakfast with a good friend was an uplift and blessing. Instead of withdrawing when I feel down, which is my tendency, I need to be with a friend and be a friend.
I often start cleaning when I’m thinking hard, frustrated, or need to release pent-up energy. You should see my spotless kitchen. I guess that’s one of the perks of parenting teens!
Oh, and today I received the award “Strictest Parent Ever”. Thank you, thank you…I’d like to thank the little people who aren’t so little anymore for giving me the opportunity.
Hugs are good. I need some more. Where is that husband? I’m going to go get a hug or two right now.
I accidentally included a reimbursement check of ours in with my work deposit last night! Fortunately when I called the branch they said they found it. Oh my. What will I be like when I’m 70? Stick around – it should be entertaining!
I’ve always thought it would be kind of fun to work at Target. What do you think? Do you think the magic would wear off if I was there all the time? I don’t think that’s possible.
I’m using The Message version in my daily Bible reading plan this year and love it! I found this verse yesterday in Proverbs. I thought of writing it on a poster board and sticking it by the door: “Dear child, if you become wise, I’ll be one happy parent…” (Prov. 23:14-16) The verse before that one says “Don’t be afraid to correct your young ones, a spanking won’t kill them.”
As I drove to breakfast this morning I heard a beautiful song. The words made me cry. Please take a minute to listen to this:
I found myself identifying so much with these words as I drove home from work, my iPod earbuds serving their purpose of pumping music into my heart and soul. Music is one of my most favorite things God created. Sometimes when I’m tired or when “stuff” has pressed me down I forget and don’t put my iPod on or listen to the radio – I’m glad I thought to listen yesterday. Continue reading 
Along the Narrow Path 