Saturday, March 28, 2009
Glory
Here is our amyrilus in all it's glory. There are 4 blooms on each stem and another stem coming up the middle. Thank you Gerry and Linda for the bulb you brought last November, it is a gift that gives and gives. I wish I knew how to keep these bulbs from one year to the next, I would like to try with this one.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Romanced
As I mentioned earlier I am working through the book "Captivating" with a group of lovely ladies. The chapter this week is on being romanced by Jesus. One assignment was to listen to the words from the Phantom of the Opera song, "All I Ask of You" as Jesus speaking his love to me. Youtube it, it's incrediable, if that doesn't work for you, here are the words. Of course you'll need to substitute Jesus for Raoul and your name for Christine. WOW!!!
Lyrics to All I Ask Of You (Phantom Of The Opera) :
RAOUL
No more talk of darkness,
forget these wide-eyed fears;
I'm here, nothing can harm you,
my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry your tears;
I'm here, with you, beside you,
to guard you and to guide you.
CHRISTINE
Say you love me every waking moment,
turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you now and always;
promise me that all you say is true,
that's all I ask of you.
RAOUL
Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light;
you're safe, no one will find you,
your fears are far behind you.
CHRISTINE
All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night;
and you, always beside me,
to hold me and to hide me.
RAOUL
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime;
let me lead you from your solitude.
Say you need me with you, here beside you,
anywhere you go, let me go too,
Christine, that's all I ask of you
CHRISTINE
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime;
say the word and I will follow you.
TOGETHER
Share each day with me,
each night, each morning.
CHRISTINE
Say you love me!
RAOUL
You know I do.
RAOUL &
CHRISTINE
Love me, that's all I ask of you
[ All I Ask Of You (Phantom Of The Opera) Lyrics on http://www.lyricsmania.com/ ]
Lyrics to All I Ask Of You (Phantom Of The Opera) :
RAOUL
No more talk of darkness,
forget these wide-eyed fears;
I'm here, nothing can harm you,
my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry your tears;
I'm here, with you, beside you,
to guard you and to guide you.
CHRISTINE
Say you love me every waking moment,
turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you now and always;
promise me that all you say is true,
that's all I ask of you.
RAOUL
Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light;
you're safe, no one will find you,
your fears are far behind you.
CHRISTINE
All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night;
and you, always beside me,
to hold me and to hide me.
RAOUL
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime;
let me lead you from your solitude.
Say you need me with you, here beside you,
anywhere you go, let me go too,
Christine, that's all I ask of you
CHRISTINE
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime;
say the word and I will follow you.
TOGETHER
Share each day with me,
each night, each morning.
CHRISTINE
Say you love me!
RAOUL
You know I do.
RAOUL &
CHRISTINE
Love me, that's all I ask of you
[ All I Ask Of You (Phantom Of The Opera) Lyrics on http://www.lyricsmania.com/ ]
Monday, February 23, 2009
Seasons
How is it that so much time passes between posts? The truth is that I’ve written several posts and decided it was wiser not to post them. Some have been little soap box speeches about things I feel strongly about and others have been more personal comments about things I’ve been struggling with.
Lately I have been working through a book called Captivating with a group of wonderful women. Some of the journaling is tough, painful and yet very needful. Some is joyful, refreshing and reminds me of how blessed I am. This is the third time I’ve journeyed through this book and each time I’ve discovered more about who I am, who I am not, and most importantly, who God is.
If life is like seasons I think each season can be broken down into months. I haven’t enjoyed this past season much, too more unsettledness, uncertainty and upheaval. Some thrive in these circumstances, stepping up to the plate and battling to make the best of things. Not me, I prefer routine and order and planning things out and watching those plans unfold. I know that a rut, a routine, feel safer to me and I know why. But that’s for another time. Months….?? I think this past while has been a November. November ushers in months of cold, dark, dreary days. I am ready to move out of that space!! I think April and May are my favorite months. But March brings with it whispers of warmth, new growth and sunshine. Our girls were born in May and April, what wonderful blessings they are! Thank you Lord that March is just around the corner, prepare my heart for what this season will unfold. One of the joys we look forward to in March is meeting our newest grandchild face to face. What a joy our little people are!! They have a way of pushing aside our veneer and exposing our hearts. With each one of our grandpeople I very clearly remember a time of sitting quietly, holding this little person in my arms and connecting heart to heart. Maybe I spoke words to them but what I said wasn’t important. It was the wonder of holding this new little being, created with reason and purpose, that drew voluntarily from my heart the delight of committing to this little one my love and all that love encompasses.
Yes….. whispers of warm, new growth and prolonged sunshine.
Lately I have been working through a book called Captivating with a group of wonderful women. Some of the journaling is tough, painful and yet very needful. Some is joyful, refreshing and reminds me of how blessed I am. This is the third time I’ve journeyed through this book and each time I’ve discovered more about who I am, who I am not, and most importantly, who God is.
If life is like seasons I think each season can be broken down into months. I haven’t enjoyed this past season much, too more unsettledness, uncertainty and upheaval. Some thrive in these circumstances, stepping up to the plate and battling to make the best of things. Not me, I prefer routine and order and planning things out and watching those plans unfold. I know that a rut, a routine, feel safer to me and I know why. But that’s for another time. Months….?? I think this past while has been a November. November ushers in months of cold, dark, dreary days. I am ready to move out of that space!! I think April and May are my favorite months. But March brings with it whispers of warmth, new growth and sunshine. Our girls were born in May and April, what wonderful blessings they are! Thank you Lord that March is just around the corner, prepare my heart for what this season will unfold. One of the joys we look forward to in March is meeting our newest grandchild face to face. What a joy our little people are!! They have a way of pushing aside our veneer and exposing our hearts. With each one of our grandpeople I very clearly remember a time of sitting quietly, holding this little person in my arms and connecting heart to heart. Maybe I spoke words to them but what I said wasn’t important. It was the wonder of holding this new little being, created with reason and purpose, that drew voluntarily from my heart the delight of committing to this little one my love and all that love encompasses.
Yes….. whispers of warm, new growth and prolonged sunshine.
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