For This Season

A Wrinkle In Time

That is just terrible!  That is what we walked into last night during a small group party with our SS Class at church.  A Wrinkle In Time.  It was actually not as bad as I imagined.  We had a "Reunion-Themed" party.  Scott was able to go after an unexpected trip to a walk-in clinic and a day in bed (migraine).  We were gone for a total of 3 1/2 hours without children (including driving time)  It was fun.  We got to make fun of everyone (well, at least the 80's hair) for the evening.  It was great to laugh, fellowship and enjoy good food (of course!) And, no worries about the kiddos as they were in the very capable hands of friends.  Kids - not worried about, friends - different story.  Spiderman I mean Evan demonstrated his amazing climbing skills on multiple occasions.   Noah spent the evening playing with the older siblings.  Poor Kaylie, her first official babysitting job with the Walker boys.  And, I wouldn't blame her if it were her last. I WOULD understand. She seemed a little fatigued when I got there and she did admit to it being "alot of work."  I should have tipped her.

February 9, 2004

February 9, 2007 marked three years since the accident.  I thought about posting.  But, decided not to.   I think I said enough in my angry post a few months ago that I recently "re-posted."

Three years, it doesn't seem possible on one hand, and then it seems like an eternity on the other.  So, I'll keep this brief and post the words to a song that have meant alot.  Again, I am borrowing this as a blogging friend recently went through a very difficult time and posted the same.  But, I couldn't have said it better myself..........

I'll Praise You In The Storm
Casting Crowns

I was sure by now that You would have reached down and wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day, but once again, I say “Amen”, and it’s still raining … As the thunder rolls, I barely hear Your whisper through the rain, “I’m with you.” And as You mercy falls, I raise my hands and praise the God who gives, and takes away --

I'll praise You in this storm, and I will lift my hands, for You are who You are, no matter where I am. Every tear I've cried, You hold in Your hand, you never left my side, and though my heart is torn, I will praise You in this storm.

I remember when I stumbled in the wind. You heard my cry. You raised me up again. My strength is almost gone, how can I carry on, if I can't find You? As the thunder rolls, I barely hear You whisper through the rain, "I’m with you." And as Your mercy falls, I raise my hands and praise the God who gives, and takes away.

I lift my eyes unto the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.

There are days that aren't terrible and days that are.  But, no matter what has been said......I will still hold on to my HOPE.