One Hit Wonder?

Sometimes I hear a song and think, "Oh I hope this person isn't going to be a one hit wonder..."

This is one of those instances:



That is all.

Just because I like it...

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. -- Anais Nin

If You Want me To

The pathway is broken
And the signs are unclear
And I don't know the reason why You brought me here
But just because You love me the way that You do
I'm gonna walk through the valley
If You want me to

No I'm not who I was
When I took my first step
And I'm clinging to the promise You're not through with me yet
So if all of these trials bring me closer to You
Then I will walk through the fire
If You want me to

It may not be the way I would have chosen
When You lead me through a world that's not my home
But You never said it would be easy
You only said I'll never go alone

So when the whole world turns against me
And I'm all by myself
And I can't hear You answer my cries for help
I'll remember the sufferin' Your love put You through
And I will go through the valley
If You want me to

My Own MP3 Player

I don't know if other people are like this, but I always have music playing in my head. It's not really like having a song stuck in my head. I hear every note and word of songs, start to finish. Sometimes once one song finishes, another one starts. Sometimes the same song plays again. I think it's why I've always been good at memorizing music, even if I've only heard it a time or two.

Before I even woke up this morning, this was the song.

When the sun starts to rise
And I open my eyes
You are good, so good
In the heat of the day
With each stone that I lay
You are good, so good

With ever breath I take in
I'll tell you I'm grateful again
When the moon climbs high
Before each kiss goodnight
You are good

When the road starts to turn
Around each bend I've learned
You are good so good
And when somebody's hand
Holds me up helps me stand
You are so good

With every breath I take in
I'll tell You I'm grateful again
'Cause its more than enough
Just to know I am loved
And You are good

So how can I thank You
What can I bring
What can these poor hands
Lay at the feet of a King
I'll sing You a love song
It's all that I have
To tell You I'm grateful
For holding my life in Your Hands

When it's dark and it's cold
And I can't feel my soul
You are so good
When the world is gone gray
And the rain's here to stay
You are still good

So with every breath I take in
I'll tell You I am grateful again
And the storm may swell
Even then it is well and You are good

Sometimes it's a blessing.

Note to Self

For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. - 2 Tim 1:7

That is all. Sometimes I just need a reminder.

And Then There Were Three

I'm officially adopting Maya this week. The paperwork is in the mail. Look for me on an upcoming episode of Confessions: Animal Hording.

She's just so lovable though. And she's like a little space heater, which is nice when I get cold. She's annoyingly chipper in the mornings, but I'm working on that. :)

It could be a lot worse. I could be a cat person.