The Fear Factor

For years, I have been telling myself I am afraid of driving up hills. Today, my husband informed me I would be doing just that. We had to pick up a car for my daughter from Daily City and I would indeed be driving up hills. I had a friend pray, informed Kevin of more details of my fear than he cared to know, instructed my daughter to exercise more patience with me than she ever has and set out for the drive home. Of course, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. The reality is never as bad a we think. Every time we approached a hill, I asked her, "Can I tell you something I think is interesting?" Telling a story helps me to manage the fear. For some reason, I have had dozens of dreams that I was driving up a hill, stopping at a stop light and then rolling back down! I prayed and the Lord and my family helped me through! Later in the day, I got my reward when I was able to bring one of my favorite blind students some gifts for her birthday and my husband and I sang to her. Life is good and even though I now know I can drive up hills just fine, I would rather be doing something else.

Every now and then, Life gives us a Fairytale

Many years ago, a song was written that went like this..."Come Saturday morning, I'm going away with my friend. We'll travel for miles in our Saturday smiles. Then we'll move on. But we will remember long after Saturday's gone."
My friends and I escaped on the adventure of a lifetime.....not because it was extremely costly or outrageous but just because we were all there and shared the moments together. We all had an extended period of time and just did exactly what we wanted to do....explore different beaches, restaurants and stores. We were doing something that interested all of us and the day was a sight to behold. Amazingly calm peaceful shores, ocean views, sunshine, fluffy clouds and fellowship. We became an example of the body of Christ, encouraging and building one another up. I just kept thinking to myself, "This is what heaven will be like someday." We adore our families, but sometimes we get the most encouragement to hang in there from our friends. I have an amazing family and my friends are all dynamic beautiful women who have endured many hardships and have come out on the other end. We need each other and we pray for one another. I am thanking God for the memory of that glorious day that will never fade from my mind. When the most excruciating memory comes up, I know I can replace it with the ones I love to remember. Thank-you Lord for our friendships that we could not live without.

Lake Chabot

I hike at a place called Lake Chabot. It is beautiful and a few days ago, the clouds looked just like cotton candy. They were amazing. The lake was so blue and since we have had so much rain, the hills and trees were amazingly green. It was magnificent! I am so thankful for all the hiking the Lord allows me to do. It is glorious to have eyes to see that beautiful lake. O Father, thank-you so much for your glory in creation. We had several months of rain and now I am so thankful to see the lovely spring and to anticipate Easter.

God, Use Me

My greatest desire is that God would use me in His way and that I would participate in His calling. Since I can be so wrong about what that looks like, every day I ask Him to show me. He leads me to those I am to encourage. It may be a child, special needs adult or someone in the choir. It is a blessing to be used by Him. I also sing and perform on stage for His glory. I do this because I believe so much that we are encouraged to Come before Him with singing and Praise His Name with joy! I have seen miracle happen when I trust Him completely and praise Him in difficult circumstances. I know He is in control. He leads me to the most fascinating places and allows me to converse with the most interesting people. He is my Heavenly Father that I love and cherish and I am so thankful to have his grace, glory and salvation in my life.