#prayersforanissa :: A City on our Knees
When we drive around town, I usually have the radio on and it is usually tuned to J103, the local CCM station. One rather popular song that keeps popping up in their playlist is Praise You in this Storm by Casting Crowns. The lyrics are very moving and calming- reminding me that where ever the storms are, God is there. Sometimes He is moving them away and other times, He is right there beside me as we rock and roll through the rapids. I’ll praise You in this storm And I will lift my hands For You are who You are No matter where I am Every

Wordless Wednesday :: Glowing Mama
My friend Heather is expecting (yeah!) and she said I could take some maternity pictures of her someday soon. Last week I took a few impromptu shots at the playground and I really like how this one turned out. For more Wordless Wednesday pictures, check out Momdot. Technorati Tags: Wordless Wednesday,

This is post 667
I looked at my wordpress dashboard and it said I had 666 posts. So, I had to make one more to change the number. I’m still sick, but I can tell the medicine the physician’s assistant prescribed has helped. Let’s all say a little word of thanks for codeine. I got some good sleep. I still woke up several times, once because I heard this strange wheezing noise and when I woke up I realized it was me! Last week I had planned on getting my flu shot yesterday, but I wasn’t allowed since I was sick. But since the flu test was negative, I can get one after I’m well. Which I’m happy to do because the flu test was so un-freaking-believably awful.

I Heart Faces :: Autumn Beauty
This week’s I ♥ Faces challenge is Autumn Beauty. I had a plethora of Autumn Beauty to share, because we have had a really gorgeous Fall. I think it is traditional fo

Giving in- I’m sick
I declare that if someone is going to get sick with an illness that will cripple her while performing mother/ wife duties, the illness should definitely start with a FEVER. Because if it starts with a cough after a brisk walk in the post-Ida wind, followed by achiness blamed on working out, then I the mother/ wife will keep pushing herself to do everything, including tailgating and attending a very exciting football game (after downing ibuprofen and Mucinex), only to collapse (figuratively) that night in a fever topped with chills. I hate being sick. I hate that I made excuses for a few days before actually saying, “I’m sick.” I did go t