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22 June 2005
God Bless The Broken Road
My sweetheart gave me the Rascal Flatts CD for my birthday and this amazing song is on it... Do you ever hear a song and the words are so identical to how you feel that it's as if you should have written it yourself? Well, this is such a song for me... The melody and harmonies are as beautiful as the lyrics...
Enjoy....
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love
Along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
I wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
That every long lost dream
Led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart
They were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way
Into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have them back again
And give them all to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there and you understand
It's all part of a grander plan
That is coming true
That every long lost dream
Led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart
They were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way
Into you loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Now I keep rolling on into you loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Enjoy....
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love
Along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
I wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
That every long lost dream
Led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart
They were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way
Into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have them back again
And give them all to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there and you understand
It's all part of a grander plan
That is coming true
That every long lost dream
Led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart
They were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way
Into you loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Now I keep rolling on into you loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
20 June 2005
35th Birthday
I am 35 years old today.... Birthdays have always been an exciting time for me.. We have always celebrated birthdays big in my family. There has always been cake and presents and a party. So, what's not to look forward to and enjoy about that??
This birthday is a tad different though... It's just that 35 is so much closer to 40 than 34 was! I know it sounds silly.. I know age is just a number and you're only as old as you feel, and all that other crap.. Honestly, the days leading up to my birthday have been harder than today has been. I have a wonderful family, wonderful friends, a wonderful boyfriend.. I'm surrounded by people who love me... I have much to be grateful for... and as mom said, if I wasn't turning 35, I'd be dead (quite the realist, my mom is)... There IS truth in that, of course...
I am grateful for my life. I'm grateful to be alive. I just have regrets, as we all do, I'm sure. If you'd asked me on my 25th birthday where I'd be on my 35th, it sure wouldn't be where I am today... But heck, we live and learn, and we're all works in progress...
I will be grateful for today. I AM grateful for my life and my experiences and all that I am today because of them... I must have faith that the things I long for will happen one day, just obviously not on my timetable!
This birthday is a tad different though... It's just that 35 is so much closer to 40 than 34 was! I know it sounds silly.. I know age is just a number and you're only as old as you feel, and all that other crap.. Honestly, the days leading up to my birthday have been harder than today has been. I have a wonderful family, wonderful friends, a wonderful boyfriend.. I'm surrounded by people who love me... I have much to be grateful for... and as mom said, if I wasn't turning 35, I'd be dead (quite the realist, my mom is)... There IS truth in that, of course...
I am grateful for my life. I'm grateful to be alive. I just have regrets, as we all do, I'm sure. If you'd asked me on my 25th birthday where I'd be on my 35th, it sure wouldn't be where I am today... But heck, we live and learn, and we're all works in progress...
I will be grateful for today. I AM grateful for my life and my experiences and all that I am today because of them... I must have faith that the things I long for will happen one day, just obviously not on my timetable!
14 June 2005
13 June 2005
Things I love about my sweetheart
- His sweet smile and dimples
- His sense of humor
- His interest in me and the things that are important to me
- His intelligence
- His interest in spiritual matters
- His love for his kids
- His work ethic
- His commitment to communication - although we are 60 miles apart, we seem to be in constant contact
- He misses me when we are apart and expresses that to me
- His integrity
- His sweet kisses and affection
- The way he expresses himself
- The way he makes me laugh...we laugh and laugh and laugh.... We can be free and silly... I feel like a child at times and feel safe in doing so....
- I am smiling so much more these days!
- He is so handsome!
- His humility
- His openness
- The many things we have in common
- His appreciation of nature - sunsets and beaches
- His interest in reading
- He wants to spend time with me!
- He is dependable!
- We seem to share everything with each other
- The fact that we can sit and do nothing and have a great time
- His love of music
- His love for his family
- His love for pets :)
- His interest in getting to know my family and friends... He really likes them!
- His interest in traveling
- Things are so easy with him.....
I adore this man and am so grateful for him.... I haven’t experienced a relationship like this since I was 18 years old and am having the time of my life... Thank you God for such a blessing....
10 June 2005
Feedback Appreciated
Ok, I need some feedback.... I’m wanting to know how other deal with something that I’m dealing with... My father has always told me that relationships are to be the icing on the cake, and not the whole cake... I tend to make them the entire bakery! I am so very much enjoying my time with JS... We are able to see each other several days a week, and are on the phone constantly... It IS a fairly new relationship and I’m sure the “newness” will fade and we’ll settle into each other... But for now, I’m having a hard time finding a balance. I need to be spending time exercising, and reading, and doing my hobbies; spending time with family and friends... How is one to find a balance?
I’ve spoken often in my blog about experiencing famine for so long in my romantic life... I haven’t had what I’ve craved for in a relationship since I was 19 years old (although sweet PJ was awfully good to me).... So, my tendency is to soak it up, and not want it to end...I’ve always had a tendency to want a LOT of the things I really love (which is why I’m such a ‘hefty’ girl, I presume :) )... I know I need to be disciplined, and make time for ALL the things I need/want to do in my life.. I’m just having a struggle with it right now...
I’d LOVE feedback on this... I notice the counter on my blog, so I know people are visiting!! I would just love some comments on what other think... Have you struggled with this? How have you dealt with it? Thanks for any help/encouragement you can give...Click on "comments" below to leave feedback...
I’ve spoken often in my blog about experiencing famine for so long in my romantic life... I haven’t had what I’ve craved for in a relationship since I was 19 years old (although sweet PJ was awfully good to me).... So, my tendency is to soak it up, and not want it to end...I’ve always had a tendency to want a LOT of the things I really love (which is why I’m such a ‘hefty’ girl, I presume :) )... I know I need to be disciplined, and make time for ALL the things I need/want to do in my life.. I’m just having a struggle with it right now...
I’d LOVE feedback on this... I notice the counter on my blog, so I know people are visiting!! I would just love some comments on what other think... Have you struggled with this? How have you dealt with it? Thanks for any help/encouragement you can give...Click on "comments" below to leave feedback...
09 June 2005
Food for thought.....
My friend emailed this to me today.... I'm usually not into forwards and such, but there were a lot of really neat truths in this that I thought I would pass along...
- I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you..
- No man or woman is worth your tears, and the one who is, won't make you cry.
- Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
- A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
- The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside them knowing you can't have them.
- Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.
- To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
- Don't waste your time on a man/woman, who isn't willing to waste their time on you.
- Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people before meeting the right one, so that when we finally meet the person, we will know how to be grateful.
- Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened.
- There's always going to be people that hurt you so what you have to do is keep on trusting and just be more careful about who you trust next time around.
- Make yourself a better person and know who you are before you try and know someone else and expect them to know you.
- Don't try so hard, the best things come when you least expect them to.
- REMEMBER: WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS FOR A REASON.
- True friends: How many people actually have 8 true friends?
07 June 2005
My Gem :)
My friend pointed out today that my blogging had slowed down since I wasn’t sad anymore... I guess the blog was an huge outlet for me when I was grieving. However, there is still growth taking place; still truth to be told!
Sad no more, for sure... I have entered into a new phase of life with my sweet gem, JBS... :) I am finding out what it truly means to be pursued. The book I’ve read and the post I wrote some time ago regarding ‘he’s just not that into me’ is certainly not an issue now. I’m learning that it is possible for a man to care and to show that he cares... this precious man calls and visits and expresses the most beautiful words to me to show that he cares...
I realize that guarding my heart is important... I’ve trusted before and been hurt before. I’ve hoped and hoped, and been let down, time and time again... So many of my posts as of late have demonstrated that, my yearning for love, my longing to have the intimate, close, fun partnership that I’ve craved for so many years; the union that men have laughed at me for and told me that such relationships were only in fairy tales...I thank God, though... not only for my precious gem, but for the fact that as much as I’ve tried to be a cynic, I’ve held out hope... I’ve trusted that the love I’ve longed for was a desire placed in me by Him and is something that is not impossible... I believe that cynics are actually those that yearn for love like me, but who have given up hope, because it hurts... Being loveless does hurt.. But the possibility of that love never being realized hurts even more, I think....
I am so grateful for the recent weeks... They have been few.. But my moments with J have been endless... We have shared so much with each other, in such a short amount of time, and I am so very hopeful... He is precious and I praise God for him....Thank you Father. Thank you JS.... Here’s hoping for many, many more precious moments together....
Sad no more, for sure... I have entered into a new phase of life with my sweet gem, JBS... :) I am finding out what it truly means to be pursued. The book I’ve read and the post I wrote some time ago regarding ‘he’s just not that into me’ is certainly not an issue now. I’m learning that it is possible for a man to care and to show that he cares... this precious man calls and visits and expresses the most beautiful words to me to show that he cares...
I realize that guarding my heart is important... I’ve trusted before and been hurt before. I’ve hoped and hoped, and been let down, time and time again... So many of my posts as of late have demonstrated that, my yearning for love, my longing to have the intimate, close, fun partnership that I’ve craved for so many years; the union that men have laughed at me for and told me that such relationships were only in fairy tales...I thank God, though... not only for my precious gem, but for the fact that as much as I’ve tried to be a cynic, I’ve held out hope... I’ve trusted that the love I’ve longed for was a desire placed in me by Him and is something that is not impossible... I believe that cynics are actually those that yearn for love like me, but who have given up hope, because it hurts... Being loveless does hurt.. But the possibility of that love never being realized hurts even more, I think....
I am so grateful for the recent weeks... They have been few.. But my moments with J have been endless... We have shared so much with each other, in such a short amount of time, and I am so very hopeful... He is precious and I praise God for him....Thank you Father. Thank you JS.... Here’s hoping for many, many more precious moments together....
02 June 2005
ALL I ASK OF YOU....
RAOUL
No more talk of darkness,
Forget these wide-eyed fears.
I'm here, nothing can harm you -
my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry -your tears.
I'm here, with you, beside you,
to guard you and to guide you . . .
CHRISTINE
Say you love me
every waking moment,
turn my head with talk of summertime . . .
Say you need me with you,
now and always . . .
promise me that all you say is true -
that's all I ask of you . . .
RAOUL
Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light.
You're safe: No-one will find you
your fears are far behind you . . .
CHRISTINE
All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night . . .
and you always beside me
to hold me and to hide me . . .
RAOUL
Then say you'll share with me one
love, one lifetime . . .
Let me lead you from your solitude . . .
Say you need me with you
here, beside you . . .
anywhere you go, let me go too
Christine,that's all I ask of you . . .
CHRISTINE
Say you'll share with me one
love, one lifetime . . .
say the word and I will follow you . . .
BOTH
Share each day with me, each
night, each morning . . .
CHRISTINE
Say you love me . . .
RAOUL
You know I do . . .
BOTH
Love me - that's all I ask of you . . .
Anywhere you go let me go too . . .
Love me - that's all I ask of you . .
CHRISTINE
I must go - they'll wonder where I am . . .
wait for me, Raoul!
RAOUL
Christine, I love you!
CHRISTINE;
Order your fine horses! Be with them at the door!
RAOUL
And soon you'll be beside me!
CHRISTINE
You'll guard me, and you'll guide me . . .
No more talk of darkness,
Forget these wide-eyed fears.
I'm here, nothing can harm you -
my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry -your tears.
I'm here, with you, beside you,
to guard you and to guide you . . .
CHRISTINE
Say you love me
every waking moment,
turn my head with talk of summertime . . .
Say you need me with you,
now and always . . .
promise me that all you say is true -
that's all I ask of you . . .
RAOUL
Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light.
You're safe: No-one will find you
your fears are far behind you . . .
CHRISTINE
All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night . . .
and you always beside me
to hold me and to hide me . . .
RAOUL
Then say you'll share with me one
love, one lifetime . . .
Let me lead you from your solitude . . .
Say you need me with you
here, beside you . . .
anywhere you go, let me go too
Christine,that's all I ask of you . . .
CHRISTINE
Say you'll share with me one
love, one lifetime . . .
say the word and I will follow you . . .
BOTH
Share each day with me, each
night, each morning . . .
CHRISTINE
Say you love me . . .
RAOUL
You know I do . . .
BOTH
Love me - that's all I ask of you . . .
Anywhere you go let me go too . . .
Love me - that's all I ask of you . .
CHRISTINE
I must go - they'll wonder where I am . . .
wait for me, Raoul!
RAOUL
Christine, I love you!
CHRISTINE;
Order your fine horses! Be with them at the door!
RAOUL
And soon you'll be beside me!
CHRISTINE
You'll guard me, and you'll guide me . . .
Warmth
the night has been long and cold
i have become cynical due to the
beating down of the cold rain upon my face
longing for warmth
feeling as though it no longer exists
longing for rest
as i travel the cold
suddenly above the horizon
i see it
i catch a glimpse of what I have longed for
for what i have been craving
can it be?
is it so?
i smile as i gaze upward
feeling the warmth on my face
my eyes closed
my arms raised upwards
welcoming it
so grateful
for even the possibility
even a glimpse
of the season coming to a close
and inviting the warmth
enveloping it
holding it close toward me
embracing and becoming one
with the warmthness that I crave
TLS
i have become cynical due to the
beating down of the cold rain upon my face
longing for warmth
feeling as though it no longer exists
longing for rest
as i travel the cold
suddenly above the horizon
i see it
i catch a glimpse of what I have longed for
for what i have been craving
can it be?
is it so?
i smile as i gaze upward
feeling the warmth on my face
my eyes closed
my arms raised upwards
welcoming it
so grateful
for even the possibility
even a glimpse
of the season coming to a close
and inviting the warmth
enveloping it
holding it close toward me
embracing and becoming one
with the warmthness that I crave
TLS
01 June 2005
Famine
famine
longing
aching
infinity it seems
of wanting more
needing more
only darkness
and needing
suddenly
there is hope
there is a change
i long to embrace fully
to consume all that i have longed for
knowing it is not time
knowing i must relax
and rest
trust
rejoice
be thankful
for now
for now
i rejoice
i am grateful for the gift in you
and will not consume
hoping and praying
that this is not temporary
hoping it will last
never to famine again
TLS
longing
aching
infinity it seems
of wanting more
needing more
only darkness
and needing
suddenly
there is hope
there is a change
i long to embrace fully
to consume all that i have longed for
knowing it is not time
knowing i must relax
and rest
trust
rejoice
be thankful
for now
for now
i rejoice
i am grateful for the gift in you
and will not consume
hoping and praying
that this is not temporary
hoping it will last
never to famine again
TLS
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