July 30, 2008


I saw a glimpse of heaven
placed by it's Makers hands.
Throne of the Savior.
God's dwelling place.

The place He prepared for me
long before I knew I needed a Savior.
How I long to shed this skin~
how I yearn to rid this sin.
My soul aches to soar with Him.
Forever... forever... forever...

1/04

July 29, 2008

some of my favorite pictures








Andy and Ben








Sweet sweet Caleb















Silly Ben










Mother's Day 2008












Andy's 30th Birthday









The Vatican Rome, Italy

July 25, 2008

Surprise

That smile in your eyes, caught me by complete surprise.
Love's innocent start planted in my heart.

Your hand holding mine, our fingers gently intertwined...
Oh, what did I do to deserve this blessing of you?


That smile in your eyes, caught me by complete surprise.
Down on one knee, a ring held out to me.

As I walk down the aisle, I can hardly contain my smile.
Oh, what did I do to deserve this blessing of you?

The smile in my eyes, caught you by complete surprise.
A daddy you'll be. Soon we will be three.


Little hands, little feet. Daddy rocks his little boy to sleep.
Oh, what did I do to deserve this blessing of you?

written 6/07

July 24, 2008

Ben's prayer






Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank you for this food.
Thank you for our family.
Thank you for Jesus and dying on the cross.
and thank you for our TV.
Amen

July 23, 2008

Sunsets from my backyard





I can't help myself.

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I forgot the bug spray

If I could ask God a question
and I could hear His answer clearly
If I could ask God any question
today I'd ask, "Mosquitoes? Really?"

written 7/08

July 22, 2008

awe


He teases me and says I take too many pictures
of the sky.
Too many? How can I? Sunrises...sunsets...
clouds...color...

I'm amazed at God's palette.
To capture it, I feel closer
to Him.

The One who created it.
And I stand in awe.

written 7/08

July 21, 2008

I loved you then...






...I love you still

July 20, 2008

Run

Off in the distance a familiar face.
One my eyes had not seen, but my heart starts to race.
Where have I met him? Does he recognize me?
He smiles and starts waving...who could this be?
I'm caught at a standstill. Should I go or stay?
With strength in his step he starts walking my way.
My soul longs to trust him. He looks decent and kind.
but demons of doubt start filling my mind.
Then in an instant my spirit restored,
that's not just a man...it's Jesus! My LORD!

Without hesitation like a child I run.
My eyes do not leave the face of God's son.
No inhibitions- let them all stare.
With the wind at my back I race without care.
The tears I feel hot rolling down my cheek.
When I reach him I find that I cannot speak.
It's Jesus-my Jesus standing inches away.
Can I reach out and touch him? Would that be ok?
There stands my Redeemer, my heart should have known.
But he does not rebuke me, he says, "Child welcome home."
His voice I remember from deep in my past.
I close my eyes tightly praying this moment will last.
When I finally look up, his fierce grace shining bright,
I at once feel unworthy and I turn from his light.

I remember my doubts, my temptation, my sin.
All the times I'd been selfish and how I'd hurt him.
How I should have been the one to hang from that tree,
but he came down from perfection and he died for me.
How lowly I felt. Undeserving. And small.
How could the God of creation care for me at all?
Could I love him enough? Was it even worth trying?
Could I possibly repay him for coming and dying?

Then with warmth that I feared would make my heart burst,
He said, "Daughter, remember that I loved you first.
Before the creation of planets and stars...
Before the foundation of Earth, Venus and Mars...
Before people walked and before the birds flew...
Before all of these things, my dear child I loved you.
My love for you was never something to be won.
But salvation was given when you believed on the Son.
Do not forget all that happened that day
when you bowed your head and your sins were taken away.
You cannot repay me, nor do I ask you to.
I do all of this, child, because I first loved you."

Then he wrapped me in mercy and cloaked me in grace.
Tipped up my chin, looked me full in the face.
He robbed me of sin and shouldered my shame.
Until my final breath Jesus Christ I will claim.


written 4/07