March 4, 2008 will be a day that will be remembered by Cheeseheads everywhere! Today is the day that Favre announced his plans to retire after 17 seasons. For some of us younger cheeseheads, he is the only Packer QB we have known. Brett Favre is the iron man of football, and many other sports! His career speaks for itself.
Favre has overcome many obstacles in his long career-addiction to pain killers, his wife's battle cancer, the death of his father, injuries, and a young team. Not to mention his home field was the Frozen Tundra.
I could go on and on extolling the numerous records the Number 4 holds, but we should all know them by now: most interceptions, most touch down passes, most yardage, and the one he is most known for: he never missed a start (not to mention that rarely would he leave a game b4 the 60 minutes were up)!
The memory I hold of him is the game in California verses the Raiders. Less than 24 hours before the game started, Brett Favre's dad died. Favre told his team mates that no matter what he "had their backs". Boy did he! That game in Raider Nation was as near to perfection as a human could achieve. A great testament to his dad-his first fb coach. I remember crying during the game because it was so touching, such a memorial, and for a man to do that with all the emotional crisis was just amazing. God was guiding the fb that night.
I am disappointed that Favre retired. I was praying for 1 more year, but I think that Rodgers will do a good job. He has had a wonderful mentor for the past few years. I am trying to couch my grief at the loss of a great QB with a hope for a positive future, we have a young QB that now has a HUGE job in front of him-following after the game's greatest QB.
GOOD-BYE FAVRE, can't wait to see ya in the Hall of Fame in 2013 (he has to wait 5 years).
Monday, February 25, 2008
March 5, 2008
So I have now had over 24 hours to contemplate the fate of my beloved team. I love the 'Pack for so many reasons. Before Farve, the Pack had the Magic Man, and I sorta remember him, but not really. Farve started with the Packers when I was but a wee lass of 9 years old!
Farve may be retiring, but his legacy will live on. Not only my memories, but the memories of all Farve fans, and many people are fans, people that normally wouldn't tune into fb, are fans of Farve. One of the special things about Farve was that he was so appealing and magnetic to all who watched him, coaches, fans and players. Farve was admired by opposing coaches and players, it was an honor to play against him.
Farve played with a child like quality. He was a professional, and played with a skill level that few can emulate. Whenever he was on the field, his talent, personality, and penchant for drama fused into a joy for the game. Farve enjoyed being on the field playing the game that he seemed born to play. It was almost like watching a high school kid playing in his neighborhood with "the guys". I just had so much fun watching him. Farve was not afraid to go for the big plays, he might miss, but the very next possesion he would come out, do it again and this time the result would be spectacular.
With the retirement of Farve comes a void in the whole league. The rest of the players are going to have to step up. Rodgers has an enormous task ahead of him, but I believe that if we Cheeseheads are patient, Rodgers will show us all that he has the talent and the drive to lead a winning team. Remember, Farve's first season as the green and gold QB was not award winning!
All good things must come to an end. If Farve had played 5 more seasons, it would be just as hard to say good-bye and move on. Yet, many teams have survived losing a legend. Teams are made up of many players, and we Cheeseheads need to enjoy the new era, look forward to the season with anticipation and be positive. Farve is retiring, but the Packers will continue to be great, because he leaves a young, but strong team behind.
Farve may be retiring, but his legacy will live on. Not only my memories, but the memories of all Farve fans, and many people are fans, people that normally wouldn't tune into fb, are fans of Farve. One of the special things about Farve was that he was so appealing and magnetic to all who watched him, coaches, fans and players. Farve was admired by opposing coaches and players, it was an honor to play against him.
Farve played with a child like quality. He was a professional, and played with a skill level that few can emulate. Whenever he was on the field, his talent, personality, and penchant for drama fused into a joy for the game. Farve enjoyed being on the field playing the game that he seemed born to play. It was almost like watching a high school kid playing in his neighborhood with "the guys". I just had so much fun watching him. Farve was not afraid to go for the big plays, he might miss, but the very next possesion he would come out, do it again and this time the result would be spectacular.
With the retirement of Farve comes a void in the whole league. The rest of the players are going to have to step up. Rodgers has an enormous task ahead of him, but I believe that if we Cheeseheads are patient, Rodgers will show us all that he has the talent and the drive to lead a winning team. Remember, Farve's first season as the green and gold QB was not award winning!
All good things must come to an end. If Farve had played 5 more seasons, it would be just as hard to say good-bye and move on. Yet, many teams have survived losing a legend. Teams are made up of many players, and we Cheeseheads need to enjoy the new era, look forward to the season with anticipation and be positive. Farve is retiring, but the Packers will continue to be great, because he leaves a young, but strong team behind.
God is in Control
March 3, 2008 was a glorious day in Lynchburg. The sun shone and the temperatures were warm. A promise that Spring is on her way! It was a great day to spend some time under my favorite tree and read. Guess what!?! I did just that, I sat under my favorite tree in my backyard and I read. Tomorrow morning I am going to have to hit the gym: swim and eliptical, because I slacked off today. I normally either do boot camp (by Billy blanks) and fluidity, or I run and do fluidity. Today I did the half hour boot camp and nothing else. I just felt like sitting outside, so I did.
I want to get back into the habit of swimming 3 x's a week. I love to swim, so I should do it more, it is a great way to exercise (and then I can soak in the hot tub for a few minutes, a great reward).
I just turned in a book review for my counseling class, so that feels good. Unfortunately my happy feelings of completing an assignment are tempered by my worry for my sister. She is pretty sick right now, and I just hate that. I hate knowing she is so sick and not being able to help here. I keep reminding myself that I am praying for her, that others are praying for her. Prayer is not a little thing, but a big thing. Prayer is tapping into the Father's power and asking for His help, and His help is the best help. Yet, it seems so easy, and like I should be doing more. I just have to keep reminding myself: God is in control, God is in control, God is in control.
I want to get back into the habit of swimming 3 x's a week. I love to swim, so I should do it more, it is a great way to exercise (and then I can soak in the hot tub for a few minutes, a great reward).
I just turned in a book review for my counseling class, so that feels good. Unfortunately my happy feelings of completing an assignment are tempered by my worry for my sister. She is pretty sick right now, and I just hate that. I hate knowing she is so sick and not being able to help here. I keep reminding myself that I am praying for her, that others are praying for her. Prayer is not a little thing, but a big thing. Prayer is tapping into the Father's power and asking for His help, and His help is the best help. Yet, it seems so easy, and like I should be doing more. I just have to keep reminding myself: God is in control, God is in control, God is in control.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
February Marches On
Today is Feb. 19, 2008 (in case the date is wrong when I post). I have a myriad of thoughts going through my head, I don't know exactly what to say here.
Seminary is an interesting place to spend some time. Especially for a person like yours truely. I consider myself to be erudite, yet the longer I spend at seminary the more I realize just how much about the Bible and Christianity I DON'T know! It is rather humbling. For instance, I couldn't tell you the 5 points of Calvinism off the top of my head. So in order to grow more I looked them up. Many websites included the acronym TULIP as a memory device.
Total depravity
Unconditional Election
Limited Atonement (or Particular Atonement)
Irresistable Grace
Perseverance of Saints (aka Once Save Always Saved)
Ok, so I am filling in the gaps that I realize I have in my theology. According to many websites the are two main views or camps in evangelical christianity, Calvinism and Arminianism. The TULIP above is not a totality of the views of Calvinism, and Arminianism is not 100% the opposite of Calvinism. I think that I fall somewhere in the middle though. I do believe in eternal security. I tend to shy away from limited atonement.
Limited atonement (as near as I can tell from my studies) says that Jesus ONLY died for those people that God elected to be His people (or Christians). I think God died for everyone. This brings me to a discussion I somewhat participated in today with a few friends at lunch.
I eat with the same small group on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am usually the only girl with 2-4 other men. We eat on Main Street at TRBC. Generally this is a time for what I call "seminary discussions" to ensue. The boys talk about their views on everything from what went on in classes to reformed theology to is Hell a place with literal flames.
One of the boys mentioned today that I am a good listener, and can spark a good topic, but I rarely share my views on the subject at hand. I just smiled and nodded. There is a reason though-half the time I don't know what they are talking about, so I don't have a view! I don't share anything because I am a firm believer that in the advice of Solomon, to basically keep my mouth shut so people don't know my ignorance. These convos are great though, because I am really starting to dig in and think about "what do I really believe about such and such".
I am growing just as much from these conversations as I am from my classes, maybe even more so. The classes are a lot of theory and lecture, but these conversations are really a place to put what I am learning, and other areas of theology into practice.
January flew by, I could not believe it when I had to flip the calendar to February. But, now February is marching by at a snail's pace. Seems like it should be March already. Not that I want to wish my life away or anything, but still. Maybe it is because I have so much to anticipate in March. Celebrating a friends' bdays, my Mom's bday, and my 25th!!! Not only that, but I get to fly out to see my sis and her family (and Lambeau)! That will be great. Spring Break (my bday, isn't God awesome that way!!!) should be a blast. I also get to see my NC family for a short time.
I could use prayer that I am able to budget my time wisely and completely finish everything I want to finish before Spring Break. Here is what I want to accomplish before March 14, 2008
1) Write my NT term paper (on Paul's view of the role of women in church)
2) Finish the last 200 pages of reading for my NT reading log
3) read 800 pgs for EVAN (I've read 230 so far...got a ways to go...I have to read 1400 bythe end of the semester)
4) read the last 4 books for PACO
5) finish my part of the powerpoint presentation for PACO
Those are the 5 things I want to finish for class. Not to mention the daily studying, Bible reading and taking of mid-terms (my 1st midterm is on Tuesday in Theo)! Ahh-the life of a student. Sounds like fun, huh!!!
Well, I guess I better go now and get to work. I have to type up a question I have after reading the 2nd half of Romans, and then I want to go to bed. I could also use some prayer that I can get some restful sleep soon-I am running near empty right now. Thanks for everythinig. May you turn to Christ today and deepen in your understanding, knowledge and love for our most wonderful, beautiful, amazing, holy, just, loving, powerful, and worthy Savior.
Praying for you always!
Seminary is an interesting place to spend some time. Especially for a person like yours truely. I consider myself to be erudite, yet the longer I spend at seminary the more I realize just how much about the Bible and Christianity I DON'T know! It is rather humbling. For instance, I couldn't tell you the 5 points of Calvinism off the top of my head. So in order to grow more I looked them up. Many websites included the acronym TULIP as a memory device.
Total depravity
Unconditional Election
Limited Atonement (or Particular Atonement)
Irresistable Grace
Perseverance of Saints (aka Once Save Always Saved)
Ok, so I am filling in the gaps that I realize I have in my theology. According to many websites the are two main views or camps in evangelical christianity, Calvinism and Arminianism. The TULIP above is not a totality of the views of Calvinism, and Arminianism is not 100% the opposite of Calvinism. I think that I fall somewhere in the middle though. I do believe in eternal security. I tend to shy away from limited atonement.
Limited atonement (as near as I can tell from my studies) says that Jesus ONLY died for those people that God elected to be His people (or Christians). I think God died for everyone. This brings me to a discussion I somewhat participated in today with a few friends at lunch.
I eat with the same small group on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am usually the only girl with 2-4 other men. We eat on Main Street at TRBC. Generally this is a time for what I call "seminary discussions" to ensue. The boys talk about their views on everything from what went on in classes to reformed theology to is Hell a place with literal flames.
One of the boys mentioned today that I am a good listener, and can spark a good topic, but I rarely share my views on the subject at hand. I just smiled and nodded. There is a reason though-half the time I don't know what they are talking about, so I don't have a view! I don't share anything because I am a firm believer that in the advice of Solomon, to basically keep my mouth shut so people don't know my ignorance. These convos are great though, because I am really starting to dig in and think about "what do I really believe about such and such".
I am growing just as much from these conversations as I am from my classes, maybe even more so. The classes are a lot of theory and lecture, but these conversations are really a place to put what I am learning, and other areas of theology into practice.
January flew by, I could not believe it when I had to flip the calendar to February. But, now February is marching by at a snail's pace. Seems like it should be March already. Not that I want to wish my life away or anything, but still. Maybe it is because I have so much to anticipate in March. Celebrating a friends' bdays, my Mom's bday, and my 25th!!! Not only that, but I get to fly out to see my sis and her family (and Lambeau)! That will be great. Spring Break (my bday, isn't God awesome that way!!!) should be a blast. I also get to see my NC family for a short time.
I could use prayer that I am able to budget my time wisely and completely finish everything I want to finish before Spring Break. Here is what I want to accomplish before March 14, 2008
1) Write my NT term paper (on Paul's view of the role of women in church)
2) Finish the last 200 pages of reading for my NT reading log
3) read 800 pgs for EVAN (I've read 230 so far...got a ways to go...I have to read 1400 bythe end of the semester)
4) read the last 4 books for PACO
5) finish my part of the powerpoint presentation for PACO
Those are the 5 things I want to finish for class. Not to mention the daily studying, Bible reading and taking of mid-terms (my 1st midterm is on Tuesday in Theo)! Ahh-the life of a student. Sounds like fun, huh!!!
Well, I guess I better go now and get to work. I have to type up a question I have after reading the 2nd half of Romans, and then I want to go to bed. I could also use some prayer that I can get some restful sleep soon-I am running near empty right now. Thanks for everythinig. May you turn to Christ today and deepen in your understanding, knowledge and love for our most wonderful, beautiful, amazing, holy, just, loving, powerful, and worthy Savior.
Praying for you always!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
6 Years Ago Today: the 411
6 Years Ago today. Many of you may know that today is my anniversary. Really it is a birthday for me. The old me was stolen and the new me was born. A radical change in some ways, and in other ways I was able to mask the rebirth. I was reborn through fear, pain, humiliation, shame, fear and pain. Yet, I was reborn.
I belong to a blog for survivors of sexual crimes. As I communicate with other members I realize how far I have come in my healing journey, and just how much of a mountain I still have to climb. Living with this in my past is not easy or fun, or something I would wish on my worst enemy. But it is also not a "fate worse than death." That is romanticizing the brutality too much. I'd much rather still be alive than dead. Even though with death comes eternal life with my Savior, JC. I'd still much rather be alive, because I haven't accomplished the plan God has for me.
Each day of my journey begins and I do not know what it will contain. Yes, this is true for everyone, rape survivors and everyone else. For us survivors it is different though. Will I have a flashback so profound that I vomit and have a panic attack so bad that I want to run and hide? Will I see someone that reminds me of my attackers? What do people think of me when they see me? Can they tell what happened just by looking at me? Life is stressful enough without the baggage.
"Come to Me all you who are weary and I will give rest." (Jesus) Such a profound statement, and one that I have to grab hold of each day, sometimes a plethora of times a day. I do get weary, very weary. Weary of being afraid, weary of the flashbacks and feeling dirty, used, abused. Weary of life. Just plain old weary. This promise is one of my favorites.
Many of you reading this may be asking: what are you talking about? What happened? Well, I'll tell ya. When I was a freshman in college I was brutally raped by two men, in my own bedroom at a "Christian" university. I'm still not able to talk about all that went on that morning (started at 3:19am (the time is forever etched into my mind). Let me just say that these two men were into some pretty kinky, fetish crapola.
So for me Ground Hog's Day is not all that great of a day. In some ways it is a day to celebrate and thank God that I'm alive, but in other ways it is a reminder to me of just how awful evil is, and how much of hellish place this earth has become. Darn Adam and Eve anyway. I still wonder why it is that I can forgive people that have hurt me, I have even forgiven my two rapists, but I can't seem to forgive Adam and Eve for eatting that forbidden fruit. I hope it tasted good, because the consequences have been so unimaginably immense. I do wonder if Adam and Eve are in Heaven right now.
Yes, I have been able to forgive my 2 rapists. Sounds unbelievable, but it isn't under my power. I realized last year that I had to. My hatred wasn't hurting them, it was hurting me and more importantly my relationship with Christ. Forgiveness was just a step toward healing.
The way I see it, if Jesus can forgive me for my sins, and can forgive all of humanity, even as He lay upon the cross dying, than I need to forgive my rapists. It is my duty as a Christ loving Christian.
Yet, the forgiveness is only a step. It doesn't mean that I've forgotten what happened, that now I'm able to live life as if it never happened. It did happen, and I'm paying for it. Yet, I'm learning how to live a life that is full of a new joy. A joy born of pain, but fuller because of the pain. I have learned in these 6 years that God is amazing, and God was there for me, even when I ran away from Him, God was still there.
God loves me so much and wants me to have a full and joyful life. That joy comes NOT of circumstances, but of obedience. Obedience to Him and His plans for my life. Walking in accordance to God's will, and letting my will turn to His-that is joy. Joy is not an "easy" life. It isn't having so much money that Paris looks like a pauper. It is walking step in step with Christ.
6 Years Ago Today I saw evil face to face. 6 Years Ago Today I went to my own personal Hell. Guess what? Time has passed, and my life continues. It is on a different track now, but none the less continues. Life is still amazing. I have a huge Everest to climb, but I am determined to climb it step by step. There are days when I need a friend to help carry me, and days where I feel like I can just run up the mountain. No matter what type of day it is, God is there beside me, encouraging me. He is there as my guide and coach. Days when I probably exasperate Him, and days when I am stellar.
AMAZING! 6 Years Ago Today.
I don't know what the next 6 days will bring, much less the next 6 years, but I do know that as long as I am walking in obedience to Christ than I can handle what comes my way. I know where my joy comes from. I now have the tools to handle pain, fear, humiliation, shame, evil. It isn't easy. Jesus doesn't promise us easy.
Jesus promises us that He is with us, always. If God is for us, who really is against us? No one and nothing can take us out of God's protection. This does not mean that we won't come to harm, we may. Christians die just like everyone else. It does mean that God is there, and that ultimately we have a secure future-a future of eternity with Him in Heaven. I am excited to go and get to worship at the feet of my Savior. The One that loves me so much, more than I can ever imagine. I get to spend eternity with Him!!!!!
That was true 6 Years Ago Today, and it is still true today. It will still be true in 600 hundreds years. My future is secure. Is yours? Will you and I be worshipping Christ together in 6000 years?
I belong to a blog for survivors of sexual crimes. As I communicate with other members I realize how far I have come in my healing journey, and just how much of a mountain I still have to climb. Living with this in my past is not easy or fun, or something I would wish on my worst enemy. But it is also not a "fate worse than death." That is romanticizing the brutality too much. I'd much rather still be alive than dead. Even though with death comes eternal life with my Savior, JC. I'd still much rather be alive, because I haven't accomplished the plan God has for me.
Each day of my journey begins and I do not know what it will contain. Yes, this is true for everyone, rape survivors and everyone else. For us survivors it is different though. Will I have a flashback so profound that I vomit and have a panic attack so bad that I want to run and hide? Will I see someone that reminds me of my attackers? What do people think of me when they see me? Can they tell what happened just by looking at me? Life is stressful enough without the baggage.
"Come to Me all you who are weary and I will give rest." (Jesus) Such a profound statement, and one that I have to grab hold of each day, sometimes a plethora of times a day. I do get weary, very weary. Weary of being afraid, weary of the flashbacks and feeling dirty, used, abused. Weary of life. Just plain old weary. This promise is one of my favorites.
Many of you reading this may be asking: what are you talking about? What happened? Well, I'll tell ya. When I was a freshman in college I was brutally raped by two men, in my own bedroom at a "Christian" university. I'm still not able to talk about all that went on that morning (started at 3:19am (the time is forever etched into my mind). Let me just say that these two men were into some pretty kinky, fetish crapola.
So for me Ground Hog's Day is not all that great of a day. In some ways it is a day to celebrate and thank God that I'm alive, but in other ways it is a reminder to me of just how awful evil is, and how much of hellish place this earth has become. Darn Adam and Eve anyway. I still wonder why it is that I can forgive people that have hurt me, I have even forgiven my two rapists, but I can't seem to forgive Adam and Eve for eatting that forbidden fruit. I hope it tasted good, because the consequences have been so unimaginably immense. I do wonder if Adam and Eve are in Heaven right now.
Yes, I have been able to forgive my 2 rapists. Sounds unbelievable, but it isn't under my power. I realized last year that I had to. My hatred wasn't hurting them, it was hurting me and more importantly my relationship with Christ. Forgiveness was just a step toward healing.
The way I see it, if Jesus can forgive me for my sins, and can forgive all of humanity, even as He lay upon the cross dying, than I need to forgive my rapists. It is my duty as a Christ loving Christian.
Yet, the forgiveness is only a step. It doesn't mean that I've forgotten what happened, that now I'm able to live life as if it never happened. It did happen, and I'm paying for it. Yet, I'm learning how to live a life that is full of a new joy. A joy born of pain, but fuller because of the pain. I have learned in these 6 years that God is amazing, and God was there for me, even when I ran away from Him, God was still there.
God loves me so much and wants me to have a full and joyful life. That joy comes NOT of circumstances, but of obedience. Obedience to Him and His plans for my life. Walking in accordance to God's will, and letting my will turn to His-that is joy. Joy is not an "easy" life. It isn't having so much money that Paris looks like a pauper. It is walking step in step with Christ.
6 Years Ago Today I saw evil face to face. 6 Years Ago Today I went to my own personal Hell. Guess what? Time has passed, and my life continues. It is on a different track now, but none the less continues. Life is still amazing. I have a huge Everest to climb, but I am determined to climb it step by step. There are days when I need a friend to help carry me, and days where I feel like I can just run up the mountain. No matter what type of day it is, God is there beside me, encouraging me. He is there as my guide and coach. Days when I probably exasperate Him, and days when I am stellar.
AMAZING! 6 Years Ago Today.
I don't know what the next 6 days will bring, much less the next 6 years, but I do know that as long as I am walking in obedience to Christ than I can handle what comes my way. I know where my joy comes from. I now have the tools to handle pain, fear, humiliation, shame, evil. It isn't easy. Jesus doesn't promise us easy.
Jesus promises us that He is with us, always. If God is for us, who really is against us? No one and nothing can take us out of God's protection. This does not mean that we won't come to harm, we may. Christians die just like everyone else. It does mean that God is there, and that ultimately we have a secure future-a future of eternity with Him in Heaven. I am excited to go and get to worship at the feet of my Savior. The One that loves me so much, more than I can ever imagine. I get to spend eternity with Him!!!!!
That was true 6 Years Ago Today, and it is still true today. It will still be true in 600 hundreds years. My future is secure. Is yours? Will you and I be worshipping Christ together in 6000 years?
Lyrics
Hey God
by: Richie McDonald
Hey, God, I don't believe I ever thanked you
For the time my brother got sick
Wasn't sure he'd make,
But he finally pulled through.
And, hey, God, I wanna thank you for my family
They're healthy and they're beautiful
We were gonna stop at two,
Now there's number three.
You have Your ways, You have Your plan
Sometimes mysterious and hard to understand
I am humbled by Your grace and everything You do
Hey, God, hey God, I just wanna thank You.
Hey, God, take good care of my nephew
He was only nineteen
They said he didn't feel a thing,
Now he's there with You.
And, hey, God, You know what its like to lose
Someone who You truly love,
When You gave Your Son to us
You must have cried then too.
You have Your ways, You have Your plan
Sometimes mysterious and hard to understand
I am humbled by Your grace and everything You do
Hey, God, hey God, I just wanna thank You.
Sometimes I forget to stop and bow my head
And I remember that I have been blessed.
Oh You have Your ways, You have Your plan
Sometimes mysterious and hard to understand
I am humbled by Your grace and everything You do
Hey, God, hey God, I just wanna thank You.
Thank You.
I'm Already There
by: Richie McDonald
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
But when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
Said "Daddy when you coming home"
He said the first thing that came to his mind
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there
She got back on the phone
Said I really miss you darling
Don't worry about the kids they'll be alright
Wish I was in your arms
Lying right there beside you
But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
And I'll gently kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyesI
'm already there
Don't make a sound
I'm the beat in your heart
I'm the moonlight shining down
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there 'till the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there 'till the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already There
by: Richie McDonald
Hey, God, I don't believe I ever thanked you
For the time my brother got sick
Wasn't sure he'd make,
But he finally pulled through.
And, hey, God, I wanna thank you for my family
They're healthy and they're beautiful
We were gonna stop at two,
Now there's number three.
You have Your ways, You have Your plan
Sometimes mysterious and hard to understand
I am humbled by Your grace and everything You do
Hey, God, hey God, I just wanna thank You.
Hey, God, take good care of my nephew
He was only nineteen
They said he didn't feel a thing,
Now he's there with You.
And, hey, God, You know what its like to lose
Someone who You truly love,
When You gave Your Son to us
You must have cried then too.
You have Your ways, You have Your plan
Sometimes mysterious and hard to understand
I am humbled by Your grace and everything You do
Hey, God, hey God, I just wanna thank You.
Sometimes I forget to stop and bow my head
And I remember that I have been blessed.
Oh You have Your ways, You have Your plan
Sometimes mysterious and hard to understand
I am humbled by Your grace and everything You do
Hey, God, hey God, I just wanna thank You.
Thank You.
I'm Already There
by: Richie McDonald
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
But when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
Said "Daddy when you coming home"
He said the first thing that came to his mind
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there
She got back on the phone
Said I really miss you darling
Don't worry about the kids they'll be alright
Wish I was in your arms
Lying right there beside you
But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
And I'll gently kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyesI
'm already there
Don't make a sound
I'm the beat in your heart
I'm the moonlight shining down
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there 'till the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there 'till the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already There
What a Day!!!
Okay so my weekend started out on a really sour note, but it has turned out to be totally iced! I spend Thursday-Saturday feeling like going to be with Christ would not be such a bad thing. I don't want to get all gross, but when I can't even keep water down I know that I am a bit sick!
I knew that Richie McDonald (former lead of the all time best country band-Lonestar. He is now going solo and spending more time with his family) was going to be at TRBC today, so I knew that even if I was uncouncious I would want to be there. I prayed that I would feel good enough to enjoy the service.
I went, and while I don't feel very good I had a blessing of a day. Mr. McDonald (I would not want that name-especially if I was a farmer) was a blessing. I went to the 830 service and sat up in the front row with some friends. Mr. M. sang my 2 favorite Lonestar songs (which he wrote) "I'm Already There" and "Hey God" (I will be posting the lyrics-they are powerful, if you want to hear the songs they are on iTunes under Lonestar).
I took pictures and recorded Hey God on my camera (thanks Mom, luv it!). I hope it turns out, so I can post the vid on here. Not sure though. If not, I will put it on youtube. I was so blessed to get to hear him, since the Lonestar concert I went to was weathered out (more than just rain-a great memory).
If that was NOT enough there is more to my morning!!! Jimmy Johnson's 48 car was there on stage-his real car, WITH the engine (and I got photos, I luv the 830 service, less people come and I get great seats). That was cool.
Ok, so that sounds like a packed morning doesn't it? Well, that is only the beginning (and the sermon was top notch). There is MORE, and it is GREAT.
We all know that here in America pastor and Arkansas govenor Mike Huckabee is running for President. He came to LU already. Well this week is the Virginia primary, and of course Huckabee is in the state. He and Pastor Falwell and getting to be friends it appears because Gov. Huckabee called up Falwell and asked to come speak at TRBC today. Of course Pastor Falwell said "yes" (he is Doc's son after all).
Gov. Huckabee spoke at the 11am service (so of course I stayed and got to hear R.M. again). Before the service I was privilaged to get to meet Gov. Huckabee. I shook his hand and chatted with him (as he was going in the back way). The only sad part is that there were his security peeps, but no one around to take our picture (I was going the back way to my car to drop stuff off b4 I went back in, and he was trying to sneak inside the back way). It was a chance meeting, and oh so very iced for this political junkie. He is a nice guy and wants to fix NCLB (so do I, which I mentioned btw).
So, while my body is sick and tired, my mind is excited with all that has happened this morning. The day is not even over-there is still the Pro Bowl so at least 1 more chance to watch Farve in action (and the Georgia vs. LSU gymnastics duel meet was on ESPN). So much happened today! A week full of stuff all in a few hours.
I am keeping liquids down now-so it is an improvement, but I'm going to be slow on trying solids for awhile. I am also on a strict Kosher diet for Lent (and also because it is healthier).
I am anticipating my Spring Break/25th Bday trip to WI to see my sis and her family (can't wait to give all 3 of them big hugs-I wonder if they will notice if I bring Carl home with me??? Worth a shot-right!?!). It will be a blast, her plans for my bday sound great-I just need to lose some more weight so I can look GOOD...!
School is keeping me busy, but I'm loving my classes, and I am even enjoying what I am studying for for my term papers. I am really growing this semester, I feel closer to the Lord than I have in years, and that is a huge praise for me. I am starting to really deal with some of the issues in my life and learning to give them to Christ and NOT pick them back up again.
Have a blessed week, and remember if you are busy the best thing you can do for yourself is to take the time to pray. The busier we get the more important prayer and Bible study becomes.
I knew that Richie McDonald (former lead of the all time best country band-Lonestar. He is now going solo and spending more time with his family) was going to be at TRBC today, so I knew that even if I was uncouncious I would want to be there. I prayed that I would feel good enough to enjoy the service.
I went, and while I don't feel very good I had a blessing of a day. Mr. McDonald (I would not want that name-especially if I was a farmer) was a blessing. I went to the 830 service and sat up in the front row with some friends. Mr. M. sang my 2 favorite Lonestar songs (which he wrote) "I'm Already There" and "Hey God" (I will be posting the lyrics-they are powerful, if you want to hear the songs they are on iTunes under Lonestar).
I took pictures and recorded Hey God on my camera (thanks Mom, luv it!). I hope it turns out, so I can post the vid on here. Not sure though. If not, I will put it on youtube. I was so blessed to get to hear him, since the Lonestar concert I went to was weathered out (more than just rain-a great memory).
If that was NOT enough there is more to my morning!!! Jimmy Johnson's 48 car was there on stage-his real car, WITH the engine (and I got photos, I luv the 830 service, less people come and I get great seats). That was cool.
Ok, so that sounds like a packed morning doesn't it? Well, that is only the beginning (and the sermon was top notch). There is MORE, and it is GREAT.
We all know that here in America pastor and Arkansas govenor Mike Huckabee is running for President. He came to LU already. Well this week is the Virginia primary, and of course Huckabee is in the state. He and Pastor Falwell and getting to be friends it appears because Gov. Huckabee called up Falwell and asked to come speak at TRBC today. Of course Pastor Falwell said "yes" (he is Doc's son after all).
Gov. Huckabee spoke at the 11am service (so of course I stayed and got to hear R.M. again). Before the service I was privilaged to get to meet Gov. Huckabee. I shook his hand and chatted with him (as he was going in the back way). The only sad part is that there were his security peeps, but no one around to take our picture (I was going the back way to my car to drop stuff off b4 I went back in, and he was trying to sneak inside the back way). It was a chance meeting, and oh so very iced for this political junkie. He is a nice guy and wants to fix NCLB (so do I, which I mentioned btw).
So, while my body is sick and tired, my mind is excited with all that has happened this morning. The day is not even over-there is still the Pro Bowl so at least 1 more chance to watch Farve in action (and the Georgia vs. LSU gymnastics duel meet was on ESPN). So much happened today! A week full of stuff all in a few hours.
I am keeping liquids down now-so it is an improvement, but I'm going to be slow on trying solids for awhile. I am also on a strict Kosher diet for Lent (and also because it is healthier).
I am anticipating my Spring Break/25th Bday trip to WI to see my sis and her family (can't wait to give all 3 of them big hugs-I wonder if they will notice if I bring Carl home with me??? Worth a shot-right!?!). It will be a blast, her plans for my bday sound great-I just need to lose some more weight so I can look GOOD...!
School is keeping me busy, but I'm loving my classes, and I am even enjoying what I am studying for for my term papers. I am really growing this semester, I feel closer to the Lord than I have in years, and that is a huge praise for me. I am starting to really deal with some of the issues in my life and learning to give them to Christ and NOT pick them back up again.
Have a blessed week, and remember if you are busy the best thing you can do for yourself is to take the time to pray. The busier we get the more important prayer and Bible study becomes.
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