Sunday, February 27, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Dancing with Angels
The following lyrics are from a song that was chosen to play at my aunt's funeral. It speaks of sadness and loss, but hope and joy as well. Even though there are some who have gone before us and it hurts that they are gone, followes of Jesus have the reassurance that they are dancing with angels until the day we are reunited with them.
Memories surround me
But sadness has found me
I'd do anything for more time
Never before has someone meant more
And I can't get you out of my mind
There is so much that I don't understand
But I know
Walking in new life
You're dancing with the angels
Heaven fills your eyes
Now that you're dancing with the angels
Love for all people
Love for the Father, the Son
Your heart will be heard
In your unspoken words
Through generations to come
There is so much that I don't understand
But I know
You're dancing with the angels
Walking in new life
You're dancing with the angels
Heaven fills your eyes
Now that you're dancing with the angels
We're only here for a short time
So I'm gonna stand up
Shout out
And sing hallelujah
One day I'll see you again
It all brings life into perspective for me. I am reminded that tomorrow is no guarantee. Only God knows how many days are left in our book, so we shouldn't take a single one for granted. Easier to say than do. There's always something on the horizon, a place we are trying to get to. Yet we must remember that the present is a precious gift from God. So live a full day today and remember to tell the ones you love what they mean to you. Try to live life with no regrets. And rest in the knowledge that if you believe in Him you will see your loved ones again someday.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Gone in the Blink of an Eye
You were a beautiful light in this world. Your love for your family and others was obvious, always smiling and making us laugh. I'll forever remember your beautiful voice singing us to sleep when we were kids. We know you are up there singing with the heavenly choir. Today you are greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Stuck Inside
While I fully understand that I should be using my time snowed in for practical purposes, I have been struggling. I would much rather play with my little one, cuddle up with a good book or watch tv. In an essence, be lazy. Since Emma and I haven't left the four walls of our house since Monday morning to go grocery shopping and a quick trip to Katie's house on Tuesday night for a hair cut we've been going a little stir crazy. I think we were both really looking forward to attending MOPs this morning only to have it cancelled. Here's a few pics of what we have been doing to keep us busy!
We had to go play in the snow of course! Emma loved it and spent a good half hour outside before she decided she was cold. The snow was almost up to her shoulders here and she is still not even standing directly on the ground.
Standing by the huge pile of snow near our door. She loved to do belly flops into the snow, much like she does in the swimming pool :)
We also built a fort that she played in for over an hour until she "accidentally" knocked it down.
Thanks to Kim, we stole this idea and it was a huge success! I brought in a few tubs full of snow and filled the kitchen sink. We went through two pairs of gloves in an hour, but she had a blast.
Now I am running out of ideas... praying for school tomorrow! No hard feelings to all my teacher pals, but we need to get out of the house. We are supposed to have A and G- Emma needs some playmates her own age for a change!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Winter Day Fun
She was a bit messy when all was said and done, but she loved it!