You're Beautiful. You know who you are!

I discovered this song while enjoying my new hobby, karaoke.

It seemed a bit relative. I have a life that is crazy, good times and bad. I really can't complain too much. I am doing much better than I deserve, by God's providence. However, someone comes along and catches your attention. Maybe they always had your attention, but one day it's revisited and it becomes more obvious. This has happened to me. In rediscovering this beautiful person - inside and out, this song tells more - cause I'll never be with you. It doesn't limit your beauty and the radiance of who you really are - inside and out. You are beautiful.

You're Beautiful
by James Blunt (words adapted to fit situation)

My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliant
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure.
He smiled at me on the subway.
I was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that,
'Cause I've got a plan.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

Yes, he caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
He could see from my face that I was,
F***ing high,
And I don't think that I'll see him again,
But we shared a moment that will last 'till the end.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

La la la la la la la la la

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
There must be an angel with a smile on his face,
When he thought up that I should be with you.
But it's time to face the truth,
I will never be with you.

FYI - This posting is not about infidelity or adultery. It is about daydreaming and intellectual intercourse (Alanis Morrisette).

On a quest...

I have been busy living life these last few weeks. After my husband's depression medicine finally came in, life returned to normal. Needless to say, without it, it was as if he had lost his mind. I was starting to think desperate measures would have to take place. All is well now, or at least significantly better.

I am having so much fun homeschooling this year. I think I really did well planning this summer and researching new curriculum. Justin & Skylar are on the way to a well rounded year of school. I am very grateful to now be a part of HEDGE, our HS co-op. It is a new and positive season of change. Everyone seems to be adjusting well.

I am on a quest...after several years of compromising health issues, I am determined to return to my college days weight. I shall not divulge that nor my current weight, but it will be a treat. My concern, without sounding arrogant, is that I was a little cutie. I guess I will chase that rabbit when it comes. I am working for that soon. I work out each evening for about 45 minutes to an hour doing cardio and I have changed my diet, my entire family's diet significantly. No more convenience foods, sodas. We eat a well rounded meal, with plenty of veggies, fruit and water. I am putting a lot into this. I pray for happy returns.

Why am I doing it? I plan on being around for my kids for quite a while and I want to be my healthiest. I want to have an over-rated relationship with my husband (intimately). Ohh-lala. Also, if anything were to happen to him, concerning his health and diabetes, I want to be in a place that I can easily get a job and have other friendships. Last, I am so tired of being tired. After going to Six Flags and Disney World this summer, I was reminded of my youth and all that I had done. I want to live life to the fullest, glorify God through it and enjoy Him forever.

I am cleaning Skylar's room today. Painting the window seal, redoing her curtains and reorganizing. How can one child have so many toys? I take responsibility for it. She is spoiled. We don't call her Princess Skypie for nothing.

I must go now. Work to do and Justin wants to use the computer.

I'll blog with yah soon.

John 14:31, "But the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me."

What are His commandments? Are they based on my assumptions or God's written word? I ponder.

Caledonia

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I don't know if you can see
The changes that have come over me
In these last few days I've been afraid
That I might drift away
I've been telling old stories, singing songs
That make me think about where I've come from
That's the reason why I seem
So far away today
[Chorus:]
Let me tell you that I love you
That I think about you all the time
Caledonia, you're calling me, now I'm going home
But if I should become a stranger
Know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Now I have moved and I've kept on moving
Proved the points that I needed proving
Lost the friends that I needed losing
Found others on the way
I have kissed the fellas and left them crying
Stolen dreams, yes, there's no denying
I have traveled hard, sometimes with conscience flying
Somewhere with the wind
[Chorus]
Now I'm sitting here before the fire
The empty room, the forest choir
The flames have cooled, don't get any higher
They've withered, now they've gone
But I'm steady thinking, my way is clear
And I know what I will do tomorrow
When hands have shaken, the kisses float
Then I will disappear
[Chorus]
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had

The Voice

(see Celtic Woman feed) I hear your voice on the wind And I hear you call out my name. Listen my child you say to me I am The Voice of your history Be not afraid - come follow me Answer my call and I'll set you free. I am The Voice in the wind and the pouring rain I am The Voice of your hunger and pain I am The Voice that always is calling you I am The Voice and I will remain I am The Voice in the fields when the Summer's gone The dance of the leaves when the Autumn winds blow Never do I sleep throughout all the cold Winter long I am the force that in Springtime will grow I am The Voice of the Past that will always be Filled with my sorrows and blood in my fields I am The Voice of the Future Bring me your peace, bring me your peace and my wounds they will heal I am The Voice in the wind and the pouring rain I am The Voice of your hunger and pain I am The Voice that always is calling you I am The Voice I am The Voice of the Past that will always be I am The Voice of your hunger and pain I am The Voice of the Future I am The Voice, I am The Voice I am The Voice, I am The Voice

I sing

I sing because I am happy.
I sing because I am free.
I sing because I know the Savior lives in me.

Thank you for my song and for loving me.
Your mercy is great, your grace is free.
I am chosen and blessed uniquely.

Joy

Good Morning to You
You are right on time
Good Morning dear Friend
My sorrow now ends

Joy comes to me
After sadness has left
A dear fruit, sweet to taste
Weeping now erased

I shall rejoice
Dancing like David
Psalms to sing
Redeemer and hope to bring

Joy, Joy, Joy
A promise fulfilled
Deep in my soul
Keeping me whole

(c) 2007 by Amy Powers

Read More on Joy:

• Joy Comes In the Morning
  
• Psalms 30

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We did it all!

Saturday - Finally everything is packed and we are off to my parents (McDonough, GA) to spend the night for an early adventure on Sunday AM.

Sunday - We get started and 10 people head out around 10 AM. As my sister tried to write on all of our cars - "Disney or Bust". David, I, Abby and Skylar take a quick side trip to Starbucks for some well needed caffeine. Then we stop at the FL rest area for some free OJ, brochures and lunch. We arrive at the Bonnet Creek Resort for a week long adventure. A few

Monday - Off to the Magic Kingdom. After a late start due to forgotten prescription, time share meetings, etc...we boarded the bus then the monorail and we arrived. It was beautiful, hot and pleasant.

Tuesday - EPCOT was our monument to tackle on day 3.

Wednesday - Late start, my family at MK, pick up Ashley at Downtown Disney

Thursday - Animal Kingdom, rest or MK

Friday - MGM

Saturday - MOPS Convention, Downtown Disney & Colorado Beef Restaurant, drive to Cordel, GA and spent the night

Sunday - Denny's for Brunch - Woodstock or Bust.

MORE TO COME

Trapped by the printer/scanner/copier.

After mopping, a household difficulty came up while I was 3/4 out the door. The heavenly printer is not working. So much for trying to get the bills out before we leave.

AAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHH!!! I feel like Charlie Brown all of a sudden.

The Lord giveth and He taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Never Here

Your absence in my imagination is killing me
You were never here and I already miss you

Thinking all my thoughts is rather damning
I wonder if you were my salvation

This season in life is cold as winter
Despite my visions and promises of summer

I have my dreams to hold me in the night
And sweet memories to console me in the day

Your absence in my imagination is killing me
You were never here and I already miss you

(c) 2007 by Amy Powers

FYI: Not to take away from the poem, but did you notice anything about it? The last words of each stanza are oppostites.

Busy Day

Today is busy, so far football and laundry are checked off my list. The pet sitter came by and I showed her around.
Cheerleading is next, my throat is already so sore from UPWARD Football. But a Cheerleading coach must prevail.
If I can only get David to cut the grass, I will be happy. (HE DID!!!)
After Cheerleading, I must pack suitcases and car. I am going to try and squeeze a quick trip by the hospital so see Steph one more time. I had a great visit with her yesterday. I was the only one there and enjoyed the opportunity to fellowship with and minister to her and Phil. They are such sweet people.
After that, off to my parents for the night and we all leave together in the AM.
Then Disney here we come. As expensive and eternally inconsequential as it is, I do pray that God allows me some moment to encourage, lift up and minister to those around me.
I am looking forward to attending the MOPS Convention in Orlando some time on Friday. This will be my first time in my MOPS history that I have not attended and worked at CV. It is so bittersweet when God calls you out of a ministry you are so passionate about into one that is a bit different and receives different rewards. But homeschooling full-time, mothering and working on my relationship with my husband is priority, my first ministry. May God bless the fruits of my service.

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Surviving the temptations within me

Have you ever thought about what you have and what you desire? Are they the same? Sometimes not.

I have been facing that battle for a few weeks now. Thinking about what I have, what if I lost it, what I could win in return. What I could win is unpredictable, what I have is at times unbearable. What I desire is beautiful. Temptation has crept its ugly head into my life for the first time.

Vaguely I share this quandary.

My purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Tis fact, it is your purpose too, whether you accept it or not. So, how can I do this? Patience, reflection, faithfulness, discipline, obedience.

Is it wrong to desire obedience? I do. I desire obedient love, tenderness, faithfulness, security, laughter and pina coladas. HA! Humor is always my friend.

Despite my dismal approach at posting, I am strong. I have tolerated, survived so much. I think at times I am weak, but I am actually turned off by sin, disgusted. That is not weakness, it is discernment.

Sadly

Fresh perspective
Sparkle in my eye
A skip in my step

I regret

Sadly

I passed you by

A philosopher's reply...why?

(c) 2007 by Amy Powers

My Irish Melancholy

There may not be a reason for the words in my soul. I have lived many years, cried many tears.

Life goes on, like the words of a song. I share a dream too, it is you. It is you.

As time goes by and dreams do call, the night is not silent of my all.

Terror fills me and judgment is my friend. It helps the time go by. It helps time go by.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh the melody rings so sad.

Oh the sound of the breeze, I know it passed your way too. Where did I lose you?

My mind deceives me. I thought my dreams were true, I turned around and it wasn't you.

Anger speaks and last I know. I must be silent for my loved had to go. The mountains called him away. Age has called me on.

God, my king, I ask you this. Why am I in this place? Joy once filled me at the touch of his hand, his lips and face.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh the melody rings so sad.

The brief moment that it was, it was love. It was, it was.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh the melody rings so sad.

(c) 2007 by Amy Powers