Bridge Over Troubled Water

Tonight, my heart is breaking. It's breaking for a lot of reasons. First, my heart is breaking because my dear brother is leaving in a couple of days for whole year. He's leaving to make some life changes, which are much needed. I am happy for him to go so he can become the man he was born to be, but I'm sad that he won't be around. But I know that it's in God's hands and that everything will work out for the best. I am mostly sad for his wife and kids because I know it will be hard for them. But this is God's will.

Second, my heart is breaking for Haiti. I've been watching the news every night and when I see how the people of Haiti are suffering it breaks me in two. I just want to reach out and give them my hand. I feel so helpless. I want to be there to give them a hug and tell them that everything is going to be okay. To see bodies being dumped into piles and left to rot in the sun makes me sick. To see children without mothers and fathers makes me want to bring them all home to be with me. I want to hold them and make them smile. The fact that they pulled someone alive out of the rubble yesterday (15 days after the quake) proves that God is with them. I am amazed that the Haitians still have so much faith. Americans lack the faith that they have. And that too makes me sad. They have lost hundreds of thousands of people, but are still giving glory to God. It brings tears to my eyes when the news shows people singing and praying in the streets to God.

Third, my heart is broken for a family from Campbell County who just lost the wife and mother to a battle with cancer. I don't personally know her, but I've been following her health for months now on facebook. Her husband has found good in everything she has gone through by having faith in the Lord. She has fought her battle for many years, but passed away earlier this week. I haven't been able to stop thinking about her for some reason. Please pray for her family.

On the other hand, today has been a great day. It's snowing a whole lot outside. Normally I don't like the snow, but tonight I am actually enjoying it. I am home spending time with my love. I have found a new favorite musician to listen to--> Joshua Radin. He is amazing!! I am getting ready to pick up the guitar for the first time to learn how to play. I've been wanting to learn to play for a while now, so I thought this would be a great time to learn! I also plan to learn how to play the violin one day. I MUST learn how!! Learning the piano would also be great! I have no hope on singing... I just can't. I've tried, failed, and I'm content with that. I will just continue to dance. I love dancing. Although it's much harder to do in my older years!

Tomorrow...I plan on playing in the snow, starting the Love Dare (from the movie Fireproof), and learning something new. I also plan on falling completely in love with my husband all over again. I love him with all my heart already, but I want butterflies again!! We just celebrated our 3 year anniversary from the day we started dating on January 28th. I can't believe it's already been 3 years! Where does time go? This is going to be a great year!

Good night all... Pray for happiness for the broken in this world. One of my dear friends told me to PRAY BIG, so that's what I intend on doing. Love, love, love!!