I love this song.

Once upon a time
Once when you were mine
I remember skies
Reflected in your eyes
I wonder where you are
I wonder if you
Think about me
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams

Once the world was new
Our bodies felt the morning dew
That greets the brand new day
We couldn't tear ourselves away
I wonder if you care
I wonder if you still remember
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams

And when the music plays
And when the words are
Touched with sorrow
When the music plays
I hear the sound
I had to follow
Once upon a time
Once beneath the stars
The universe was ours
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Love was all we knew
And all I knew was you
I wonder if you know
I wonder if you think about it
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams

And when the music plays
And when the words are
Touched with sorrow
When the music plays
And when the music plays
I hear the sound
I had to follow
Once upon a time

Once upon a time
Once when you were mine
I remember skies
Mirrored in your eyes
I wonder where you are
I wonder if you
Think about me
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams
In your wildest dreams
In your wildest dreams

Last weekend my boy had the stomach bug.  Last night my little girl woke up with the bug.  It was a looong night. 

If you really want something to workout you will do whatever it takes.

Greta Rebecca's first ride on the tractor

Mommy the new girl in our class has a lazy eye.  What is a lazy eye, Carson?  Mommy,  her eye has been so busy it got tired and now it will not move so its lazy. 

 

Jet Blue's cutest pilot- Carson's Uncle Joey

Saturday night we took 17 youth skating at Young's skating rink. Carson is skating like a pro now.  He even played the games and did the race.   

 

 

My heart's desire

As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship thee

You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship thee

You're my friend and you are my brother
Even though you are a king
I love you more than any other
So much more than anything

You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship thee

I want you more than gold or silver,
only you can satisfy.
You alone are the real joygiver
and the apple of my eye.

You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship thee

Carson and his love for animals

Yes, Carson really fell asleep in the cat's bed.

I was frozen

Well, yesterday started off with great laughs with a friend who has the same love for Islands of Adventure as me.  She too loves staying in the park, however for the life of me I can not remember what hotel I've stayed in.  Anyway, we shared our laughter as we talked about the roller coasters, Spider Man and etc.  But in the back of my mind I knew what the next few hours held for me... the funeral of a very dear friend Nate Guest.  I was trying my best not to focus on the funeral so I kept my mind focused on work and fun memories of Islands of Adventure.  Fast forward the clock,  I was there. Staying there.  Looking forward.  Not moving.  My feet were frozen to the floor.  In front of me was a beautiful young pregnant woman (Nate's wife), Nate's parents, and his siblings standing next to Nate who lay in a coffin.  A what?  A coffin?  How could that be?  How could this young 30 year old be gone?
It happened so suddenly we did not have time to say goodbye.  So, I stood there. I could not move forward even with my parents by my side.  His laughter. His smile.  His voice.  His jokes.  His stories.  His love for his family flooded my mind. So I just found a seat and sat down.
In my quiet moment with the Lord, I was reminded, you never know when the Lord is going to call you home.  I was also reminded today that Nate did accept Jesus Christ as his Savior.  Praise God!
As life goes on, as it will, Nate will be greatly missed.
  To be continued...

Carson is signed up for t-ball.  He can not wait for the season to begin.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Nate Guest.  Please keep the Guest family in your prayers as his wife is due with their second baby in March.  Nate, thanks for all the fun memories and great laughs.  You will be greatly missed by many people in our community. 
R.I.P. Nate!!

still my prayer for you....after all these years.

I met an old friend today in the cafe on the hill
To see him after all these years somehow did not seem strange
We laughed and reminisced about the life we used to live
And I could tell at least with him that nothing much had changed
An invitation to the party was all he had to offer
Everyone will be there and all the high you need is free
As he checked the time and he paid the check he said we ought to hurry
And I could tell the one he was talking to .......was the old me...and I said

Look a little closer
Can’t you see that I have changed?
I am not the girl I used to be
My life is rearranged
Look a little closer
I’m not the one I use to be
I gave my heart to Jesus and he gave a BRAND NEW LIFE to me

As we began to leave the table and started for the door.
In my heart there was a stirring and I knew there was something more
In his eyes there was an emptiness that only Jesus could fill
It reminded me of how I use to be before I accepted him...
After an awkward moment he broke the silence when he said
I hear about a savior or was it something that I’ve read?
But I don’t need religion there’s nothing to it anyway
I asked him if he wouldn’t mind if we took time to pray
Lord help him look a little closer
Help him feel your loving touch

Remove the blinders and change his heart surround him with your love.
Lord help him look a little closer...help him know that you are near..
Do for him what you have done for me...lord set my brother free!
Jesus makes a difference....He is everything you need....

Helen Baylor

God ran to me

Almighty God, The Great I Am,
Immovable Rock, Omnipotent, Powerful,
Awesome Lord.
Victorious Warrior, Commanding King of Kings,
Mighty Conqueror and the only time,
The only time I ever saw him run,
Was when...

[Chorus:]
He ran to me,
He took me in His arms,
Held my head to His chest,
Said "My son's come home again!"
Lifted my face,
Wiped the tears from my eyes,
With forgiveness in His voice He said
"Son, do you know I still love You?"

He caught me By surprise, When God ran...

[Verse 2:]
The day I left home,
I knew I'd broken His heart.
And I wondered then, if things could ever be the same.
Then one night,
I remembered His love for me.
And down that dusty road, ahead I could see,
It was the only time,
It was the only time I ever saw Him run.
And then...

[Repeat Chorus]

He caught me by surprise.
And He brought me to my knees.
When God ran... I saw Him run to me.

[Bridge:]
I was so ashamed, all alone, and so far away.
But now I know, that He's been waiting for this day...

I saw Him run to me,
He took me in His arms,
Held my head to his chest,
Said "My son's come home again!"
Lifted my face,
Wiped the tears from my eyes,
With forgiveness in His voice
I felt his love for me again.
He ran to me,
He took me in His arms,
Held my head to his chest,
Said "My son's come home again!"
Lifted my face,
Wiped the tears from my eyes,
With forgiveness in His voice
He said "Son"
He called me Son.
He said "Son, do you know I still love You?"
He ran to me (When God Ran)
(I saw Him run to me)
And then I ran to Him
(When God ran)
When God ran

I love

to hear my children laughing together. It's music to my ears.
 

Rod Stewart is coming to Philadelphia in April. 
I love him!

Don't Let Your Past Dictate Your Future

We are getting closer-  We are meeting with the builder on Monday.  Thursday we are meeting with the township. I do not want to get ahead of myself so I am giving it all to God.