This is what brothers are for....

The last few days I have just been thinking about those American heroes that put there lives on the line for me every single day...

I am in a state of complete awe, reverence, gratitude, and support for our Armed Forces.

Let me just go off on a political tangent for a minute...how can people call themselves Americans and not completely support the men and women who fight to defend that right?! Anyone who has ever taken a history class (or has been alive?) knows what sacrifices have been made to position our Nation where it is today.

Thank God for selfless individuals who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, even for those who protest their efforts...I am currently surrounded by many of these people at A&M and have the utmost respect for them...

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Today I heard the song "Brothers" by Dean Brody, which is about a brother who leaves for war against his younger brother's wishes, but he continually reminds him that "this is what brothers are for." Every time I hear it I remember my good friend, Lt. Zachary Cook, who lost his life in January serving our country. I stood before an American flag at graduation on Friday singing my National Anthem...since January, and I am sure for the rest of my life, I will not be able to do this without tears filling my eyes. Those stars and stripes have taken on a complete different meaning for me, so forgive me if I get frustrated when someone refuses to put their hand on their heart or take that seriously. I cannot even imagine how veterans and those currently serving must feel when the people they are fighting for refuse to show their gratitude or even blatently protest their efforts... "forgive them for they know not what they do"

probably exactly how my Savior felt...laying down his life for a world who rejected him and continues to do so to this day...

"Greater love has no one than this, that He lay down his life for his friends."

I could probably go on forever, but I think I might actually get some sleep tonight...

God bless America. God bless our troops. God bless.

I have found my Love and my heart is rejoicing...

I want you to meet the One I have fallen completely in love with....

He is in a constant, passionate pursuit of me
He created flowers just for me
He answers every time I call
He wrote 66 books of love letters to me
He loves to fish...the Fisher of Men
He is my strength in weakness
He is enthralled by my beauty...created me in the image of the Most Beautiful One
He loves to hear me sing...especially to Him
He holds me when i'm hurting...while His heart is breaking
He loves me unconditionally, though I fail Him over and over and over
He wants to be involved in every moment of my every day
He paints a beautiful sunset every morning for me, reminding me that it cannot even compare to my beauty
He begins tugging on my heart and calling me when He misses me
He is amazing at the ultimate long distance relationship
He loves being the topic of conversation
He really did hang the moon
He loves his family more than anything
He introduced me to the most amazing girls...and rejoices in my girl time
He always provides
He spoils me with the sights and sounds of His creation for me
He carries me...at my strongest and weakest
He encourages me relentlessly
He challenges and makes me to be a better person...but forgives me every time I fail
He brings the only Peace that can calm me when I'm stressed or angry
He knows my needs even before i do
He is constantly surprising me..while remaining a complete mystery
He is always with me
He delights tremendously in just spending quality time with me
He will NEVER lie to me or cheat on me...even though I lie to and cheat on Him with worldly distractions
He knows me better than I know myself
He would....and did....give his life for me


He is the Love of my life...the Author and Perfector of my faith...Perfect Peace....

He is my everything

I wonder...do you know Him?

Back to the Future?

So, I think I'm going to try this blogging thing again. It seems to be catching on with everyone, so I feel like being a follower :)

About a year ago, an old friend sent this to me. It's been a really long time since I have ready it, but in light of my current "situation" it seems time for a refresher...

"Everyone longs to give themselves to someone, to have a deep soul relationship with another, to be loved thoroughly, and exclusively. But God says to a Christian, “No, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled, and content with being loved by Me alone. Discovering that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found, you will be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you. You will never be united with another until you are united with me; exclusive of anyone or anything else, exclusive of any other desires or longings.”“I want you to stop planning—stop wishing—and allow Me to give you the most thrilling, exciting plan you can imagine!!! I want you to have the best! Please allow Me to give it to you. You must keep watching Me, expecting the greatest things. Keep experiencing the satisfaction that I am! Keep listening and learning the things that I tell you.”“You just want, that’s all. But don’t be anxious. Don’t worry. Don’t look at things others have gotten or that I have given them. Don’t look at the things you think you want. You just keep looking off and way up to Me or you’ll miss what I want to show you.”“And then, when you are ready, I’ll surprise you with a love far more wonderful than anyone would ever dream of. You see, until you are ready, and until the one I have for you is ready; until you are both satisfied with Me and the life I have prepared for you, you won’t be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with Me, and this is the perfect love. And, dear one, I want you to have this wonderful love. I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your everlasting union of beauty, perfection, and love that I offer you with Myself.”“Know that I love you utterly. I am God. Believe and be satisfied.”

~ Anonymous

So that's where I am. Today I heard some comforting words of wisdom that I've know all my life, but have recently forgotten. "Our stories make us who we are..." Praise God for the storms!!! I take comfort in the fact that God has guided me to this point in my life and pray trusting that His purpose will be fulfilled through this experience.

So how am I doing? GOD is good. period.

"And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. " Romans 8:28