No Words.

I mentioned before, Todd & Angie Smith and their family: http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/

Please continue to keep them lifted in prayer. They lost their daughter Audrey Caroline. They have added a song and video to their blog as a memorial to their daughter. There are no words I can express - I had to turn the sound off because I couldn't make it through the song, but I did watch the heartfelt, beautiful video.

God is still God. God cares for our lost children more than we ever could, which is unimaginable. I can't imagine anyone loving Gabe or the daughter we lost more than I do. More than Greg does. But God does. As human beings we just can't wrap our minds around that. I can't anyway. But, God is still God. He is the same now and forever. Even when bad things happen, and we ache with despair and don't know how we can go on, He is the same. He doesn't change when things get bad. What a comfort. What a tremendous help with the burden.

I learned this by reading Angie's blog. When they found out they'd lose their daughter, Angie continued to repeat, "He is still the same". What a testimony to her faith. I think a lot of times when life is hard, really hard, it's easy for us to feel abandoned - like God just isn't there. But how comforting to know that He doesn't change. His love for us is perfect and unconditional all of the time.

This blog/message really touched me today. Please keep the Smiths lifted up to our God who was and is, and is to come.

I Did It

And I'm out of breath. Ok, get your mind out of the gutters.

I went for a run/brisk walk this morning... I may not have gone very far, but the point is, I did it. I started with exercise this morning. I also came home and did 25 situp/curl thingies. (Obviously, I'm not an exerciser at all... I don't even know the terms). My sister is getting married in August of 2009, so I need to start somewhere. I know this sounds bad to say, but I just don't want to be the obviously fattest bridesmaid. You all know the girl I'm talking about (again, I know... this sounds so petty and shallow).

A Thinner Me

For the longest time, I've just assumed that fatness is what I'll become (I know, I have a terrible self image!!). But I don't want to be. I want to be one of those people that jogs (or yogs... maybe that's how you pronounce it... what movie am I referring to??) And, I can be. If it's something I really want. And, it is a nice little alone time too. I have to say, starting out the day with a sense of pride in doing something I didn't think I'd do, feels pretty dang good.

On my heart

If you have a moment, please go to this blog.

http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/

This story has changed my life and the way I think about the child we lost to miscarriage. What a brave, beautiful, faithful family. Todd is one of the singers in my favorite Christian group, Selah. The ornament shown above was given to me by my sister in law after we lost our child. I will always treasure it. For me, it helps to have something that is hers.

Hi Friend

Check out these two biker mamas. We are looking good! This is me & one of my best friends, Darci. Darci and I have been friends for a few years now and her friendship has been one that has taught me so much about myself, about how to be a good friend, and about how to love.

Darci is true, forgiving, funny, and she has integrity. She is accomplished, she is wise, and she is kindhearted.

It was so nice to get to talk to her tonight. We have been really busy now that we both have little boys. Even though we don't get to spend as much time together as we'd like, we both "get it" and make the most of the 15 minutes here and there that we do get to talk. We are able to pick up where we left off and have a heartfelt conversation in just that short time.

So, Friend, thank you for staying a bit to talk! I love you and I'm proud of you.

Favorite Song

I have a new favorite song:
Between the Lines - Sara Bareilles (This song is not on You Tube yet... Hmph!)
Love this girl - the entire Little Voice cd is fantastic. Check it out!