The splendor of a King,-WHAT AN AWESOME THOUGHT—-OUR KING
Clothed in majesty—BEAUTIFUL AS CAN BE
Let all the earth rejoice,—WITH PRAISE AND LOVE 

All the earth rejoice—THE ENTIRE EARTH REJOICING
He wraps himself in light,—BEAUTIFUL AS THE EYE CAN SEE
And darkness tries to hide—RUNNING FROM THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHT
And trembles at his voice,—COWERING DOWN FROM HIM
And trembles at his voice—BOWING DOWN WITH ADMIRATION

CHORUS(1):
How great is our God, —–HOLY AND MIGHTY
sing with me—KEEP PRAISING HIM
How great is our God,—WONDERFUL and BEAUTIFUL
and all will see —FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END
How great, How great–ALMIGHTY
Is our God—-OUR SAVIOR

Age to age he stands—HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE
And time is in His Hands—-HOLDING ONLY THE TIME IN HIS HAND
Beginning and the End, —-NOTHING MORE TO SAY
Beginning and the End—BEGINNING TO THE END
The Godhead, Three in one—-OH WHAT A SIGHT
Father, Spirit, Son—-RAISE OF LIGHT AROUND THEM
The Lion and the Lamb,—PEACEFUL AND LOVING
The Lion and the Lamb—HOLDING ONE ANOTHER

How great is our God, —HOW WONDERFUL           

sing with me
How great is our God,—-HOW LOVING
and all will see
How great, How great—WORDS CAN NOT SAY HOW GREAT
Is our God—ALL OF OURS

Name above all names—-HIGH AND MIGHTY
You are Worthy of all praise—-PRAISES ONLY TO HIM
and My heart will sing how great—MY HEART IS FILLED WITH THE THOUGHT OF HOW GREAT
Is our God

How great is our God, —–WE DON’T DESERVE WHAT HE GIVES US
Sing with me—KEEP PRAISING HIM
How great is our God,—–HOW AWESOME IS HE
and all will see—-EVEN IF THEY DON’T BELIEVE
How great, How great—–HE WILL LOVE US UNTIL THE END
Is our God——ONLY FROM OUR GOD !!!

ok here is another song……lol  but it is the thoughts that I get out of them…enjoy

I can almost see it—-JUST BEYOND THE MOUNTAIN
That dream I’m dreaming but—-WHY SHOULD I EVEN HAVE A DREAM
There’s a voice inside my head sayin,—-SATAN TRYING TO TAKE CONTROL
You’ll never reach it,—WHY WONT I
Every step I’m taking,—-I TRY TO KEEP TAKING THEM
Every move I make feels—–WHY KEEP MOVING
Lost with no direction—–LOSING MY FOCUS
My faith is shaking but I—IT MIGHT BE SHAKING BUT I AM STILL HOLDING ON TO 

                            IT

Got to keep trying—DON’T GIVE UP

Got to keep my head held high—SO I DON’T DROWN IN LIFE

There’s always going to be another mountain—THAT KEEPS GETTING HIGHER
I’m always going to want to make it move—OVER COME THE PROBLEMS
Always going to be an uphill battle,—JUST STRUGGLES OF LIFE
Sometimes I’m gonna to have to lose,—AND IT WILL BE OK
Ain’t about how fast I get there,—DON’T RUSH IT
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side—–NO TELLING WHAT IS OVER THERE
It’s the climb——WOW…YES THE CLIMB

The struggles I’m facing,—-PART OF LIFE
The chances I’m taking—TO MANY TO COUNT
Sometimes might knock me down but—-RIGHT TO THE GOUND ONLY TO LOOK UP                                     

                                                     AND ASK WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO TEACH ME
No I’m not breaking—I CANT LET SATAN GET ME DOWN
I may not know it—DON’T KNOW A LOT
But these are the moments that—-MEMORIES
I’m going to remember most yeah—WEITHER THEY ARE GOOD OR BAD
Just got to keep going—-KEEP ON CLIMBING
And I,—YES ME
I got to be strong—–DON’T GIVE UP
Just keep pushing on, cause—-KEEP MOVING ON

There’s always going to be another mountain—MAYBE THIS ONE WONT BE TO HIGH
I’m always going to want to make it move—-OR JUST LEARN ON THE CLIMB UP
Always going to be an uphill battle,–OR SO IT SEEMS
Sometimes I’m gonna to have to lose,—THAT IS STILL GOING TO BE OK—WHAT

                                                           DID I LEARN FROM THE LAST ONE
Ain’t about how fast I get there,—TAKE MY TIME
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side—STILL DON’T KNOW WHAT IS COMING

                                                                  UP AFTER THIS
It’s the climb (yeah)—-HHHMMMMM NOT SO HARD THIS TIME

There’s always going to be another mountain—WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WHEN I

                                                                     GET TO THE TOP
I’m always going to want to make it move—-WHY NOT JUST CLIMB IT
Always going to be an uphill battle,—–WITH THE GOD I CAN MAKE IT
Sometimes you going to have to lose,—AND THAT IS OK STILL
Ain’t about how fast I get there,—-DON’T PUSH IT YOU DON’T NEED THE ANSWER

                                                   THAT SOON
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side—-I WILL GET THERE IN TIME
It’s the climb (yeah yeah ea ea)—-THE LESSONS I AM GOING TO LEARN

Keep on moving-DON’T STOP
Keep climbing—KEEP REACHING FOR THE STARS
Keep the faith baby—DON’T GIVE UP
It’s all about
It’s all about
The climb—THE JOURNEY THE LESSONS  

Keep the faith—–DON’T LET IT GO
Keep your faith—-KEEP BELIEVING

I love this song…..but the past few days I have REALLY sat and listened to it—-here are my thoughts !!!

Who am I? —not anyone that someone would think about
That the Lord of all the earth,—–OMGSHHHH not just mine….but Lord but of ALL the earth
Would care to know my name,—–why would HE care to know my name Im nobody
Would care to feel my hurt.—–HE does care?
Who am I? —–I am just me
That the bright and morning star,—–what a wonderful sight !!!
Would choose to light the way,—-He choose to light my way
For my ever wandering heart.—-not knowing which way to go

Bridge:
Not because of who I am,—-because I am nobody
But because of what you’ve done.—-HE did it for me too
Not because of what I’ve done,—-I have only done wrong
But because of who you are.—-because HE did think about me

Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,—–life is catching up and I am wilting
Here today and gone tomorrow,—-just another flower petal in the wind
A wave tossed in the ocean,—just tossed away
A vapor in the wind.—–like a breath of fresh air
Still you hear me when I’m calling,—-HE HEARD ME
Lord, you catch me when I’m falling,—-HE reached out for me when I called
And you’ve told me who I am.—I AM SOMEBODY !!
I am yours.—-I AM HIS !!!
I am yours. ——OMGSHHHH I DO BELONG TO SOMEONE who loves me !!

Who am I? —I AM SOMEBODY !!
That the eyes that see my sin—-HE is always watching me
Would look on me with love—HE DOES LOVE ME !!
And watch me rise again.—-with HIM I will MAKE IT !!
Who am I? —I AM HIS
That the voice that calmed the sea, —–Yes He does speak to me and calms me
Would call out through the rain,—through my storms HE is calling me so I dont lose my focus
And calm the storm in me.–it is calm

Not because of who I am,—-definately not
But because of what you’ve done.—HE LOVED ME
Not because of what I’ve done,—once again Im not worth it
But because of who you are.—HE IS LORD MY FATHER !!

I am a flower quickly fading,—fading away from the sin
Here today and gone tomorrow,—keeping my focus
A wave tossed in the ocean,—-I am coming up again
A vapor in the wind.—the breath of the Lord
Still you hear me when I’m calling,—-HE is still listening
Lord, you catch me when I’m falling,—–I am in HIS embrace
And you’ve told me who I am.—-just me
I am yours. —–He does love me.

Not because of who I am,—-nope
But because of what you’ve done.—-DEFINATELY
Not because of what I’ve done,—of course not
But because of who you are.—-HE IS MY LORD AND MY FATHER !!

I am a flower quickly fading,—–how can I be fading???
Here today and gone tomorrow,—-my thoughts—-
A wave tossed in the ocean,—-wrapped in HIS love
A vapor in the wind.—-HIM telling me HE does love me
Still you hear me when I’m calling,—-I don’t have to Yell—just CALL on HIM
Lord, you catch me when I’m falling,—-with HIS hands open
And you’ve told me who I am.—–I AM YOURS !!!
I am yours.
I am yours.

Whom shall I fear—EVERYTHING ????
Whom shall I fear—I shall fear NOTHING as long as I AM HIS !!!
I am yours..
I am yours..

 

Well I have been gone awhile…lol…with the girls playing basketball, little dribblers, prom, girls going out of town….hey how about life….lol…life has been a little crazy.

The girls went to Belen, NM a couple of weeks ago to see their great grandma Lois, grandma MiMi, Uncle Doug, Uncle Dick and their dad.  The returned home on Thursday April 2nd.  It was a joyous and sad time all in one.  The did get to visit with everyone on Scott’s side and he took them to visit their Mamma and aunts and uncle on my side.  Their grandma Lois had cancer and they wanted to see her before she got to bad.  They had just seen her last summer but  the cancer had taken its toll on her more then what they could imagine.   Like I said they came home Thursday night.  We found out that Marie, Doug and Dick had to take Lois to the hospital Friday, the cancer had eaten through her artery and she had lost a liter of blood.  She did get to go home Friday night and be with her children.  We found out Monday that she had passed away Sunday night.  Adesha and Amanda took it harder then Abree because they remembered the cook outs and the times they had shared with Lois.  Abree remembers the times that they got to share with her out here in Texas and on visits back home.  God was gracious and didnt let her suffer anymore then what she had.   I told the girls that He let her hold on until she got to see her granddaughter’s.  They smiled and agreed.

Life is crazy at times and I dont think we realize it until it is almost to late.  We let things take priority over what is right in front of us.  All the running around trying to get everyone here and there from church to games or whatever is in the plans.  Do we really stop and take time to realize all that it is affecting?  How once some relationships were close and then because of life they have just faded away…..I have a brother I see just about everytime the family gets together.  He lives here in town but is gone during the week on the truck….that doesnt mean I dont think about him, because I do.  I wonder how he is doing, how his wife is doing and his kids.  I have a brother that lives behind me that I see several times a week and talk to him on the phone, but now I wonder have I ever just stopped and asked him how he is doing, is life going ok…I send emails to my sister and know that when she gets time she will email back and let me know that things are ok, but are they really.  I have a brother that I see once in awhile and talk to once in awhile and when asked how life is going he is short or just chit chatty……to sit and look at it now…..has life taken over everything….where is the closeness that was once there…will it ever be there again…..

Sorry just some thoughts that have been on my mind lately………..

Last night was “THE NIGHT OF THE CATS” as I heard on the radio.   There were many people there from all over the county.  It was awesome to see so many people come together to support the team.  The smell of the hamburgers, hot dogs, stew, fajitas, sausage on a stick….all wonderful smells.  The band was great, did a little quick two stepping on the square with my brother.  The excitement was in the air. Everyone was talking to everyone.  To see the older people there that have probably grew up in Sulphur Springs, raised their families here and now watching their grandchildren grow up here come out to support the team.  People were seeing other people that they haven’t seen in a long time.  Seeing people that we see everyday in a different light.  Congratulations Wildcats !!!!

I hope that this post finds everyone doing well on the 2nd day of 2009. 

I have thought a lot about what could happen in this next new year and have honestly became a little excited about this next year.  New adventures, new job opportunities, new adventures with the girls and Bobby……..just a whole NEW year. 

 Our attitude at the beginning really is what our outlook on the next year is.  Looking back through the last year I see where we have had our mountains and valleys.  I also see where we have grown/matured during those valleys, not only as a family but spiritually.  I am very happy that my girls have realized that there is more to going to church then just going to church.  God wants to have a relationship with them and they want to have a relationship with HIM.   I am very proud of my girls.

Sooooooo, I wish everyone a wonderful and very blessed 2009, look forward to the adventure this year no matter what it is.  If you are in a valley ask God what he is trying to show you through this and praise Him for it.  If you are on top of the mountain praise Him and remember that because of HIM you are on top of that mountain.  Remember those who are going through their struggles or valleys and keep them in your prayers, give them a call and when you see them give them a hug andjust lend an ear, they may just want someone to listen to them.  Have a wonderful new year and remember who your FIRST love is……if you have forgotten then do some back stepping and remember who first loved you.

Christmas, wow.  That is to say it simply.  The family getting together and enjoying our time together.  Watching the kids open their presents, from the older ones (Adesha, Tori, Amanda and Matt), the middle ones (Christian, Abreeanna and Cassidy), to the little ones (Kennedy, Joey and Trinity), each of them with expression that is indescribable.  The excitement that was running room.  The twinkle in mom and dads eyes as they watched the grand-kids open their presents.  All of this was priceless once again.

Christmas at home was unbelievable too.  Of course after all of the excitement at mom and dads, we couldn’t wait to get home and see what we had.  It was wonderful to watch the girls open their presents one by one and just take in all the emotions that were flowing in the room.  When it came time for Bobby and I to open our presents it was emotional.  Sometimes it isn’t so much the gift that is given but the thought that is behind it.  The girls gave Bobby an eagle statue, it was an older statue that brought tears to his eyes.  Bobby gave Amanda a collectors knife set, I didn’t know who was going to cry first Amanda or Bobby.  He gave Adesha and Aggie’s T-shirt…..now the competition is on between the two…laughing….Aggies and Longhorns.  Abree was given a Crash Bash 3 disk game set…..wasn’t sure she just wasn’t going to jump up and down all night.  I gave Bobby a Longhorn hoodie, Longhorn long john shirt and Longhorn sweats…..hope he stays warm.   The girls gave me some perfume….love it.  Then it came time for me to open the gifts Bobby gave me…..there is a story behind each one.  The first gift was a big tool box…..I LOVED IT….he told me that when I was working on the cabinets (sanding and staining them) and I showed him the little cardboard box that I kept my stuff in it tore him up.  I didn’t think nothing of it because I knew where all my stuff was.  Well my tool box is filled up now…..lol.  My second gift was a pan set….LOVE IT !!!  I had made a comment a few weeks ago that I needed some more pots and pans, he was listening wasn’t he…laughing.  My third gift was a tool set……omgshhhhhhhhh watch out…..I now have my tools and my tool box and I am trying to fix everything……lol.  My last gift was  a precious gift……it was an indian lady on her knees…….lets just say once again he was listening.   This year we cried, laughed, hugged, climbed mountains, and had a few valleys, but through it all God was with us and we give all the glory to HIM.

Now I am just waiting to see what kind of adventures we have in the upcoming year.

It was busy weekend.  Friday night we went to Winnsboro, did a little christmas shopping and enjoyed getting away for a little bit.  Saturday the girls and I chopped wood with dad and Neil.  We had a few laughs and enjoyed our time together.  Sunday, we went to church of course.  Adesha and I went to watch the Christmas Cantata. Amanda and Abreeanna were in the Cantata.  It was wonderful.  The choir singing their hearts out, the Hands of Praise, praising God with their signing, to the iinnocence of the  Mary and baby “Jesus” and finally Jesus dying on the cross—for US !!!  Jesus was definitely smiling last night.  During the singing and the acting out  I glanced over to the lady who was playing the piano, Mrs. Annabelle.  Her shadow graced the wall beside her and I just admired her even more.  She is a very gracious lady. 

 The church was filled more last night then it was in the morning service, but that is ok.  The lights and the music and the meaning behind the story that was being told illuminated the church.  Knowing that the reenactment of this part in our history  touched many of those that were there was well worth it.   When I was watching Amanda (who played Mary) at the beginning when she was being told that she was carrying the child of God  realize how innocent Mary was when she found out what the Lord was asking of her.   

Then that brings up the question if a young lady was told that today she would be giving birth with the Lord’s child, would she react in the same way as Mary? or how would she take it?

I took the girls to school this morning because two of them had trays they needed to take to class.  As they were taking their things out of the durango, I watched all the other kids scattered over the school grounds.  There were some that were laughing and carrying on with others, there were others that just didnt look happy at all, there were those who were huddled up with their friends talking about what the plans were for the weekend, there were those who were still sitting in their cars in the parking lot, there were kids who had a “boyfriend or a girlfriend” and they were holding hands or walking really close together, and there was one girl I seen who just looked like she was just thinking  “why do I have to be here and what am I going to do for the next two weeks”.    She sticks in my mind because she just seemed to be dreading either the day or the next two weeks or was she just having a bad morning.  I am sure the kids are just ready to get out of school…lol.

The town of Sulphur Springs is hustling and busling around getting read to leave for San Antonio for the State Championship.  Our little town will be empty tonight and tomorrow, people trying to catch a moment in time.  GO CATS !!!!!

Last night we went caroling with the youth and other members of our church.  We went to different places and while we were singing I stepped back in a sense and realized that there are those who think that they have it bad because of something little, but there are those that who do have it a little or a whole lot worse then what we do. 

We sang to a daughter who has set aside part of her life to take care of her elderly mother, you could tell the love in their eyes and with the smiles on their faces.  We sang to three women and a baby, this was  four generations of a family.  This one touched me, looking at the women you could tell their life had not been easy, but they were still hanging in there together.  The baby was trying to sing with us and kicking her feet.   Ohhhh wasnt Jesus smiling  down on them with a tear in his eye.   There was another gentleman that we were to sing to, but when we arrived at his house he was not there.  His neighbor came over because they seen vehicles at his house.  That was another act of kindness.  They take care of one another.  We sang to another lady who lived in a little house by her daughter and son in law.  This was the first time I had met her.  As we sang I glancedaround and wondered if she realized that she was blessed.  The last couple we sang to have a very special place in my heart.  I was excited to have the opprotunity to see them.  On the way to their house one of the youth that was with us started telling us a little about his life, which had not been but only a short 16 years.  He told us that he was at one time he was suppose to be related to this couple.  His mom was going to marry the gentlman’s brother, but he had passed away a month before the wedding. This made me think about his mom and wonder. This young man was excited about seeing the couple and the couple was excited when they seen him.  There was another blessing……the boy seeing that they still cared for him.

At the end of the night, I wondered do people realize the blessings that they have everyday ???