my hope... my strength... my comforter... my song

I was wrong...

So I had this great idea to go to the Hillsong concert alone last night.  When the opportunity to get last minute tickets came up I wanted to "control" my evening by not inviting anyone to join me. I didn't want any distractions because I needed Him alone desperately, so I thought.  (I've been praying for His Will to be done.)  Well, I was wrong and I would not advise anyone to do what I did.  I was able to sneak up and get a seat for one up front in about the forth row.  It was the strangest thing.  I felt completely like an outsider.  For the most part they were jumping up and down and clapping.  It didn't feel right. I didn't feel like I belonged there. I didn't recognize most of the songs so I didn't know the words or the tunes. I couldn't see the screen because everyone around me was raising their arms, blocking my view. They all knew every word by heart. I loved all of the lyrics, don't get me wrong, but there is something about Worshiping Him in the company of someone I love.  To be honest, I began to panic... and cry,  not because I was moved, but because I feel like I am disappointing God with my life.  I panicked more and more during the concert and by the time I drove home I had a stomach ache.  As I closed my eyes I imagined being in Heaven with none of my loved ones.  What if I don't recognize anyone or what if they don't recognize me? Worst of all... What if He doesn't recognize me? And what if everyone there is singing songs, but I can't understand the words?  Will it be obvious to God and everyone that I am a fake?  I sure hope not.

Satan, get the you-know-what away from me!

Please pray for me.  And next time I'm not going to a concert alone!  

Thank you,

Angie

this is HUGE

192).  My friend, Su got me tickets to the *SOLD OUT* Hillsong Concert tomorrow night!

You may find it strange that she offered me two tickets, but I want to go by myself.  I could ask a friend, but I really don't want to invite anyone.  I need a night with no distractions.  I'm SO excited and grateful for this opportunity to see them.



xoxo

at the end of the day

     "Seize life! Eat bread with gusto, 
   Drink wine with a robust heart. 
   Oh yes—God takes pleasure in your pleasure! 
   Dress festively every morning. 
   Don't skimp on colors and scarves. 
   Relish life with the spouse you love 
   Each and every day of your precarious life. 
   Each day is God's gift. It's all you get in exchange 
   For the hard work of staying alive. 
   Make the most of each one! 
   Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! 
   This is your last and only chance at it, 
   For there's neither work to do nor thoughts to think 
   In the company of the dead, where you're most certainly headed."
~Ecc 9:7-10 (The Message)

When it's all said and done, I want to be remembered as the girl who knew how to "Seize the Day"! 

Have a great day!

xoxo

I just love being a mom of mid-twenty-year-olds

175).  having Meghan and John both home at the same time
176).  Meghan's plane finally arriving late Friday night
177).  sharing coffee and conversations with both of my kids
178).  facials and massages
179).  not needing anything while shopping at the mall
180).  dinner out with just the four of us
181).  going for a family run
182).  breakfast at The Union
183).  Lincoln understanding that I need my time with my kids
184).  Dairy Dream with my family
185).  listening to my kid's kind of music in the car
186).  laughing so hard with Meghan in the Ralph Lauren store
187).  hearing John laugh at a t.v. show all by himself
188).  Lincoln doing a church drama
189).  watching Meghan train for her marathon
190).  going down to our own beach club
191).  taking a ride to find a house on Lake Fenton


xoxo

God is so good.

I love my Thursday nights...

165).  my thoughtful patient, Mary Ann who brought me an Espresso machine today
166).  my kind patient, Jim who told my boss he only comes to our office for me
167).  hugs from my patients who love me
168).  talking tennis (or any sport) with John
169).  the satisfaction of a completed task
170).  Jan telling me her mom "whines with purpose" ... the sound of her laugh
171).  the e-mails back and forth between my life-long friends Kathleen, Judy and me
172).  sore muscles from yoga
173).  birthday celebration with Meg, Hannah and Paula
174).  talking about Scripture with my patient