Somtimes the sky falls down.
Just when you start to think everything is good, just when you thought you'd caught the perfect crest on the wave,
the tide pulls your feet out from under you, and all is swept away.
Pieces of sorrow, like shards of broken glass, litter the space around you,
and the hardest thing is finding a shred of good-a reflection of farway light off a mirror, a glimmer of sunshine through a drawn shade.

It is in these ravines of self-pity, misunderstanding, miscommunication, whatever, that you must pour everything into climbing back out.
Finding, accepting, gaining peace from obstacles you cannot control.

Search for the good-or something better than "there"- for truly it exists, waiting to be found.

"When the music fades-all is stripped away-and I simply come.
Wanting just to bring, something that's of worth, that will bless Your soul.
I'm coming back to the heart of worship, and it's all about You."

Also: Check out this little foodie gem I found last night: Teenage Taste
It's written by a 15 year old who takes classic recipes and puts new, fun, and/or healthy twists on them.
Last night I tried the Warm Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake.
Brought it to work today which has made me rather popular!
Next up: The Best Scones Ever

This is how it works: Wherever you fall, I'll pick you up.
Whether it's your body or your heart that's breaking,
I will be there to put the fallen pieces together.

Even now I am with you. Ready, waiting, knowing and expecting
out of truth-not disdain.
For I know as hard as you try, there will always be moments when

I receive you.

Scratch that, 'little brother'.

In a way I am jealous that you are about to set out on some of the most precious years of your life.
But then I remember, that I had mine too.
And they will always be a part of me. They have helped made the person I am today, and will be in the future.
I can only hope you will be as lucky-I know you will be!
Good luck Steve!


And thank you postsecret. I LOVE when you read my mind.

What I think today:

1. Sometimes the perfect Tuesday pick-me-up is a walk to work with a wonderful man and being treated to a cup of coffee at a new coffee spot.

2. Watching three hours of Bachelor Pad: Season 2 is not smart. Even I am struggling with admitting that I indulged in that much unnecessary drama.

3. This weather is such a welcome reflief from the past weeks of dense humitidy. I was even ok with forgetting my umbrella yesterday and getting caught in a cool downpour.

4. It is time to do my RedEye crossword

A favorite story.

One of my favorite devotionals tells this story:

Throughout life, I have walked next to Jesus, both our footprints in the sand.
But at one point, I looked back and only saw one set of footprints.
I turned to the Lord and asked "Why? Why have you deserted me?"
And his reply was:
"At that time, when you needed me most, I did not desert you,

I carried you."

Caught in a moment.

And wouldn't you know it...
Late summer is shaping up to be my favorite time of all.

I love the warm air in the morning, high rises glimmering with the reflection of the low sun.
There's something to be said for trying to hold on to a piece of the night, the weekend, the week before.
It's a way to keep the magic alive. And you know what I say? Keep it. Relive it.
Sometimes, it's okay to be caught in a moment.

If something good is happening; let it happen.

I've been away, yes.

And summer is passing me by.

It never fails. There are so many thing to do,

place to go, people to visit.

And I absolutely LOVE it.

What's not to love about

warm weather

sunshine in the early morning

walking everywhere

running the lake shore

vacation

family

baseball

swimsuits

I could go on...