hero

Was I the only one to notice
That human nature doesn't work that way
They tell me if I look deep inside me
That I can find my own way

I only find a rebel and a fool there
Who won't admit that he's afraid
I thought I was holdin' on to freedom
But locked my soul up in chains

I need a hero
Who'll dare to find me
Fly to my rescue
And crash through the wall
Announce my freedom
Bring me to my senses
Gather me into His strong arms
And carry me off...to safety

What is this talk about a Savior
Well does He listen, is He ever there?
And should I be asking Him directly?
But why should He consider my prayer?

Well, I don't quite know how to do this
But Jesus, I can't save myself
So here I go calling our for mercy
And crying out for Your help
(So if You hear me...)

I need a hero
Please dare to find me
Fly to my rescue
And crash through the wall
Announce my freedom
Bring me to my senses
Gather me into Your strong arms
And carry me off...

~Chris Rice

smiles...

tonight, I smile.

today, it was a good day... caught up on sleep... spent a nice afternoon relaxing and catching up with dear friends... had dinner with my wonderful family... got to see Nugget and Lauren and Zack... went jogging in the BEAUTIFUL weather... had two somewhat unexpected, but altogether lovely conversations...

tomorrow, it is Sunday, which means rest and renewal... and sitting at the keys, making some music with my favorite band...

and so, for tonight... I smile.

confessions of a night-owl

It's 0130, and I should be sleeping. I have no good reason NOT to be sleeping... I'm just not. I really, really look forward to the day when I can give night shifts a try... this whole morning thing just doesn't work very well for me!

I think it's probably time I get back to blogging, with the new and exciting things going on... since TWO Septembers ago, when I last really updated (all one of you who actually read this thing), more than a little has happened. A few (uh, more than a few...) weddings, a few vacations... and mostly, a new career move! In case you've been sleeping under a rock (or I just haven't talked to you recently since life has become a blur), I am going back to school again (again). This semester, I started taking pre-reqs for... (*drum roll please*) nursing school!

(*cricket, cricket*)

Yes, it's completely different than anything I've pursued thus far. Yes, it means at least two more years of school. And YES, I am really excited about it!

There is, of course, a story as to how this all came about. But it is not for tonight. Tonight is now for sleeping. The story shall come soon enough. With that, dear friends, I bid you buenos noches!