You Never Let Go of Me

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back
I know you are near

And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?

(Chorus:)
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me

And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth

(Chorus)

Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You

(Chorus 2x's)

Christian lyrics - YOU NEVER LET GO LYRICS - MATT REDMAN

 

I have been going through some medical issues for the past 2 months or so. It’s been a very scary ride, and it’s still not over yet. And as scared as I have been over things, God has put this song in my head and my heart. He knows how scared I am, and though I don’t know the outcome or His Will for me, I know He is there, holding me through it all.

I don’t want to post anything about what is going on until I am sure…but don’t worry, I’m NOT pregnant!!! And I WILL let you know when I for sure know what is going on.

Christmas, Dance, and Scarves

It’s been awhile since my last post, but I have technically been pretty busy these past few weeks. I’ve been watching Greek on Netflix  and enjoying it. I also have been occupying my time with learning how to loom knit. All I have been able to do is scarves though…and I’m learning as I go.

The kids have been keeping me busy as well. After we all got the stomach bug right before Christmas, Bubba and I got it again. Then the kids ended up with this coughing, sneezing, runny nose bug. It hasn’t been pretty to say the least.

We also have enrolled Sissy in dance class….and she LOVES it! We have always said that Bubba was going to be our ball player and Sissy was going to be our entertainer (singer, dancer, cheerleader). We can’t wait until her first dance recital, which will be in May.

We FINALLY had my dad’s family Christmas this past weekend. We were supposed to have it Christmas night but my grandpa ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. Then the next few weekends, we had a lot of family members sick. We were mostly all better this past Saturday night, so we had it then. It was nice to see a lot of family that I haven’t seen in awhile. We also learned that one of my cousins is pregnant with her second child! Her oldest was born 3 months exactly after Bubba!

OH, and I also one a giveaway with Warm and Fuzzies! This is Sissy with her cute new hat!!!

And here are my scarves that I have done.

Red, black, and white

Dark brown, light brown, and light blue

Light brown, cream, and light blue with fringe.

Warm and Fuzzies Giveaway!!!

I am SO excited about this giveaway I’ve entered, and hope that you will be too!

My friend, Kristy, over at Hall 4 One and Warm and Fuzzies, is doing her first giveaway for her cutie patootie hats!!!

I’m in love with them. I mean just look~~

I would LOVE to have this one today! I’d wear it while watching the Razorbacks kick some Buckeye booties in the Sugar Bowl!! WPS!!!

Anyways, check out her blog, follow it, and enter the giveaway yourself…and let her know I sent you!! ;-)

Back Then, in 2010!

January:

• I started fasting…no starches for a week.
• We took our first family pictures since the Christmas before…seems like a theme. The only time we get family pics are at Christmas time!
• I was the recipient of a random act of kindness from a lady at WM.
• Hubby started doing more and more carpentry work.
• God spoke to me concerning my fast. It was going to be longer than a week.
• I took MANY pictures with my new camera!
• I connected with my “Brazilian sister” after over 10 years!
• We got closer to owning our first home!

 

 

February:

• I realized that people change, and that people you thought were your friends, aren’t, and people that you didn’t think could be your friends, are!
• We celebrated Valentines day with cupcakes!
• I was reminded just how big of a miracle baby Sissy was!
• It snowed, but not a lot.
• We found a house and was just steps away from closing on it.
• I bought a new phone! Yay me!
• Sickness stayed in our house all month!

March:

• My faith started dwindling…but I kept on fasting.
• WE GOT OUR HOUSE!!!!!
• It was a “boring” month. It was all about moving.

April:

• I made the cutest cake for Easter!
• We realized Sissy was going to be a model one day.
• Bubba learned how to dunk!
• I fell in love with Mrs.. Dash.

May:

• We had our housewarming party thrown by two of my besties.
• I photographed my first wedding.
• We went on a family vacation to Branson, MO with Hubby’s BFF and his family.
• We bought a dog for the kids…and us.
• I turned 28….
• With it being graduation season, I reminisced about my own graduation…10 years ago!

June:

• I had a break down in Bubba’s bedroom floor.
• I realized just how much Sissy looks and acts like me, and Bubba acts and looks like Hubby!
• I took ABSOLUTELY no pictures in the month of June!!!
• But the kids and I did get some pictures taken for Father’s Day!

July:

• Bubba turned 2!!!
• We painted our bedroom.
• Then we repainted it.
• We bought a new table!!!

 

August:

• My Canon bit the dust and I had to get a Nikon.
• Hubby’s mom and stepdad came in from Florida to stay for a week.

September:

• I got back into reading on almost a daily basis…and realized how much I love it!
• Hubby and I endeared our 4th miscarriage.
• I took some 2 year birthday pics of my niece along with family pics for them…and got some cute ones of Sissy while I was at it.

 

October:

• Bubba had a mo-hawk for a couple of weeks.
• Sissy turned 4!
• We had a fun time with friends doing the annual Daylight Trick or Treat.
• Sissy loved handing out candy to all the trick or treaters!

November:

• We put our tree up.
• I did Christmas pics for the “H” family.
• I took the kids’  pics for Christmas cards.
• We took the kids to deer camp spend a few days with Papaw and let Daddy hunt.
• My god-mother lost her battle to ovarian cancer.

December:

• Christmas!
• Sissy got her “pink game” that she’s been asking Santa for!
• Bubba got a Buzz Lightyear electric car!
• Momma got a “red game” and an iPod touch! Apparently, Santa thought I was EXTRA good this past year!

My Resolutions For 2011

So here it is, my list of wants and hopes for 2011.

• Quiet time with God daily (prayer, reading Bible, meditating in God’s glory).
• Take more pictures of the kids…not that I don’t already!
• Keep the house cleaner then I do…with 2 kids and a dog, that may be easier said than done!
• More family time.
• Be more patient with my kids, husband, and myself. And every one else I come in contact with.
• Blog more!!
• LOSE WEIGHT!!! I need to lose about 50 lbs before I feel better about my body.
• Feel better about my body, no matter what!

Alright, lets see how good I do! Bring it on 2011! We are ready!!

2010 Wants and Hopes…recap!

It’s another year…2010 has come to a close and 2011 has begun!

I’m gonna start this year off with a post concerning last year’s Wants and Hopes list.

• Bubba is not yet potty trained! Boys seem to be much harder than girls with this. Can you say “stubborn”?!?!
• I had 5 paying gigs in 2010!!! Whoo-Hoo!!!
• Most all of our debt is paid off.
• We did get to buy our first home!
• Sissy couldn’t start school due to the way her birthday fell.
• I’d say 5 paying gigs is better than none when it comes to my photography business leading off…but not quite.
• I don’t think we took even ONE family picture this past year! Figures…
• We managed to get out of the house more than before. Of course living only a mile from WM and about the same to my brother in laws house, it comes easier!
• I am starting off this year with 6 ladies I call my best friends! And I can’t imagine what my year would have been like with out each one of them!!

So that’s how I made out with my 2010’s…how did you do with yours?