He IS my strength.

I thank the many of you that continue to comment, email, call and pray. He has used you to be my strength at a time in my life that is truly needed. I'm beginning to feel a little bit like Job.

I am taking a short hiatus to resolve or try to make sense of some family issues that have come up.

I miss my blogging life, but of course, my family comes first. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

I will post every few days whenever possible.

Love you all.

And Lord? I will continue to praise you in the storm!


I was sure by now, God, that 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 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.

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 raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and 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 onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

- Casting Crowns