Please Pray

I have never more sensed the fragility of life as I have after watching the devastation and destruction my state has experienced the past 24 hours.  I feel guilt as I sit in my home, my family and friends safe and sound in their homes, as many go without this very night.  My heart feels heavy and my mind can't fully grasp the enormity of this tragic event.  I'm praising God for sparing me the sorrow, but petitioning Him on behalf of the ones that are in very midst of it.  Join me in this, please.

"Praise You In This Storm"

I was sure by now

God You would have reached down

And wiped our tears away

Stepped in and saved the day

But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls

I barely hear Your whisper through the rain

"I'm with you"

And as Your mercy falls

I raise my hands and praise the God who gives

And takes away

 

And I'll praise You in this storm

And I will lift my hands

For You are who You are

No matter where I am

And every tear I've cried

You hold in Your hand

You never left my side

And though my heart is torn

I will praise You in this storm

I remember when

I stumbled in the wind

You heard my cry to you

And you raised me up again

My strength is almost gone

How can I carry on

If I can't find You

But as the thunder rolls

I barely hear You whisper through the rain

"I'm with you"

And as Your mercy falls

I raise my hands and praise the God who gives

And takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills

Where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord

The Maker of Heaven and Earth

URGENT

BREAKING NEWS: The neighborhood snake has made its presence known once more.  It seems as if it has come out of hibernation and is ready to play.  How do I know it's the same one?  I don't.  Humor me, people.  My neighbor just broke the news that she saw it yesterday.  I am now terrified to enter or leave my own dwelling place.  Something must be done.  Pronto.  Seriously.  I'm scared to death. 

New Favorite Things

Here are a few things I've come to love recently. 

1.  Zagg Sheild-

Just today, I had this put on my phone.  It is an invisible protective screen.  I hated the screen protectors I had before because they seemed to never stay clean and they peeled off really easily.  This shield is strong enough to resist scratches from keys or anything else your phone comes in contact with in your purse.  You can't even feel it on the screen, either.  It's awesome!  Get it at Best Buy.

2- Snuggle Exhilarations- Blue Iris and Bamboo Silk

I am a sucker for some good smelling laundry detergent or dryer sheets.  I actually bought the Blue Iris and Bamboo Silk Snuggle dryer sheets and they.are.amazing!!!!  My clothes smell so fresh and clean when they're dried.  It's definitely worth the extra money to buy a product that works so well. 

3. Comcast's ON DEMAND

I put my DVR to the test by recording about as many shows as it can tolerate.  I'm a reality tv junkie and not a bit ashamed to admit it.  However, over the weekend I realized that for some reason Survivor hadn't been taping.  I checked ON DEMAND and there they were...the last four episodes, three of which I missed.  I was able to completely catch up on what I missed!  There are free movies, as well as the latest releases you can purchase with the click of a button.  It was niiiiice!

4.  Last but certainly not least...PINTEREST.

My awesome cousin Brooke told me about this website.  It's the greatest thing, ever!  You have to request an invitation and it takes a few days to be accepted, but it's completely free.  Basically, when you read new recipes online, see something you'd like for your home, or find a new craft, you can "pin" it to one website.  Pinterest allows you to create "boards" to save your favorites.  I have boards for new crafts, books I'd like to read, my personal wish list, etc.  It's fantastic!!!  All my favorites are in one place.  It's genious!

Have a great week, friends!  I'm still searching for April's book. I will let you know when I decide.  Happy Spring!