Sweet Life in the City

First I am sorry if I confused some by saying that yesterday was the 7th. We had Monday off of school and I totally had the dates wrong :). Second, I also need to clear up a little about my post yesterday because I had several people make reference to it being about our move to Chicago and I had to address it. I love living in Chicago. Yes, it is a different way of life than my TN home, but I wouldn't go back unless the Lord called me back to TN. If all the anxiety was about me living in the city I would of had a complete break down last year :). The trials that I dealt with this year only reinforce the fact that God is working in me and using me to make a change in this city for Him. Thirdly, I guess I gave the impression to some that I have been miserable every minute of the past 7 months, not true. I had a friend mention that she had no idea that I was going through this even after  we had spent some time together a few months ago. I have had many happy moments the past few mont...

A few months ago someone posted a blog to parents of older children and how blogs/pictures are not shared as much because let's face it, they aren't as cute as they used to be :). Who wants to post about your child failing their math test, or having to have a meeting with the principal (for the second time this month), or share the new song your child made up about farting in their bedroom. I guess this season in our life has not warranted a great deal of blogging and I guess that I could use that as my excuse for taking such a long break from blogging, but the truth is that it has mainly been about my own personal struggle. I think I have shared before that blogging makes me be painfully honest sometimes about how I am feeling and I haven't trusted my feelings the past few months. I have had a rough time the past 7+ months. I actually described it to my sister as feeling like I did 10 and 11 years ago. 11 years ago was my cancer diagnoses and I celebrated this past March b...

                                                                      "Broken Hallelujah"                                                            by The Afters   I can barely stand right now. Everything is crashing down, And I wonder where You are. I try to find the words to pray. I don't always know what to say, But You're the one that can hear my heart. Even though I don't know what your plan is, I know You're making beauty from these ashes. I've seen joy and I've seen pain. On my knees, I call Your name. Here's my broken hallelujah. With nothing left to hold onto, I raise these empty hands to You. Here's my broken hallelujah. You know the things that h...