Feels Like Home--by Chantal Kreviazuk
From the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
"Somethin' in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself
Makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms
There's somethin' in your voice, makes my heart beat fast
Hope this feeling lasts, the rest of my life
If you knew how lonely my life has been
And how long I've been so alone
And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along
And change my life the way you've done
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
A window breaks, down a long, dark street
And a siren wails in the night
But I'm alright, 'cause I have you here with me
And I can almost see, through the dark there is light
Well, if you knew how much this moment means to me
And how long I've waited for your touch
And if you knew how happy you are making me
I never thought that I'd love anyone so much
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way the back where
I come fromIt feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Friday, December 29, 2006
17 years and counting
Dec. 30th, the day that Jay and I promised, no vowed before God, family and friends that we would love, honor, and cherish each other come what may.
17 years ago, we were young starry eyed and "in love". Today, the starry eyes see a little clearer now but we still love each other.
I have learned alot over the past 17 years. Here is one example for each year we have been married.
1. Love is a verb--the feeling has faded from time to time. That is when you reflect on what you vowed. In good times and in bad. In sickness and in health, etc. Still, even when you don't FEEL like it--you do it anyway.
2. Most people don't change. People can grow/mature but they tend not to change.
3. If you are quiet long enough, they will talk to you. This one has been hard for me!
4. Discounting him infront of the children, seriously hurts his self esteem and standing in the children's eyes.
5. After 17 years, he still can't see what is right in front of him.
6. After 17 years, he will still ask you where the pitcher is, even though you have kept in the same place since you have moved in.
7. After 17 years, he will always need to be reminded that the trash goes out on Sundays and Wednesdays.
8. Put him first. He came before the kids did and even when the kids come along, he still needs to be first.
9. Always have a date night. No matter if it once a week or once a month. Always have a date night. We tend to save our gift cards that we collect thru the year to use on these nights.
10. pray together. Even if you are disagreeing, pray together. What you hear from his lips reveals so much to his heart.
11. For every negative thought you have about him. Then verbally say 2 positive things. This keeps the heart from growing cold towards him.
12. They are still young at heart. This comes true when your children get a cool toy, like a playstation 2 or a psp or guitar hero! They play it all the time!
13. Always take your anniversary to reflect on where you have come from and where you want to grow together.
14. Use "I" statements when talking to them. That way you are not accusing them of anything.
15. I had to teach Jay how to do laundry and mop the kitchen floor when we were first married. These are skills that I am now teaching Alex to do....that and wipe the toilet rim when he is done! His wife is gonna love me!
16. When the snoring starts, buy ear plugs! They are cheap and keep you from having negative thoughts!
17. I am blessed because after 17 years, he wakes up every morning KNOWING that he loves me and that we were meant to be together.
17 years ago, we were young starry eyed and "in love". Today, the starry eyes see a little clearer now but we still love each other.
I have learned alot over the past 17 years. Here is one example for each year we have been married.
1. Love is a verb--the feeling has faded from time to time. That is when you reflect on what you vowed. In good times and in bad. In sickness and in health, etc. Still, even when you don't FEEL like it--you do it anyway.
2. Most people don't change. People can grow/mature but they tend not to change.
3. If you are quiet long enough, they will talk to you. This one has been hard for me!
4. Discounting him infront of the children, seriously hurts his self esteem and standing in the children's eyes.
5. After 17 years, he still can't see what is right in front of him.
6. After 17 years, he will still ask you where the pitcher is, even though you have kept in the same place since you have moved in.
7. After 17 years, he will always need to be reminded that the trash goes out on Sundays and Wednesdays.
8. Put him first. He came before the kids did and even when the kids come along, he still needs to be first.
9. Always have a date night. No matter if it once a week or once a month. Always have a date night. We tend to save our gift cards that we collect thru the year to use on these nights.
10. pray together. Even if you are disagreeing, pray together. What you hear from his lips reveals so much to his heart.
11. For every negative thought you have about him. Then verbally say 2 positive things. This keeps the heart from growing cold towards him.
12. They are still young at heart. This comes true when your children get a cool toy, like a playstation 2 or a psp or guitar hero! They play it all the time!
13. Always take your anniversary to reflect on where you have come from and where you want to grow together.
14. Use "I" statements when talking to them. That way you are not accusing them of anything.
15. I had to teach Jay how to do laundry and mop the kitchen floor when we were first married. These are skills that I am now teaching Alex to do....that and wipe the toilet rim when he is done! His wife is gonna love me!
16. When the snoring starts, buy ear plugs! They are cheap and keep you from having negative thoughts!
17. I am blessed because after 17 years, he wakes up every morning KNOWING that he loves me and that we were meant to be together.
Friday, December 22, 2006
God bless us everyone!
good things about today--
1. Got my house picked up and cleaned
2. Got my haircut and highlighted and got $60 off the total bill--don't ask, I think the lady made a mistake
3. Chelsea made National Honor Society
4. Baked for Jay's employees
5. went to the new cold stone creamery! yum-o!
6. got to spend time with jay for the first time such a long time!
bad things about today--alex started throwing up at about 5:30 p.m.--i think it is food poisoning from lunch at school. it coculd be a bug...we will see....by the way, he has yet to amke it to the bathroom!
good thing--we have a little green bissel machine!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! count your blessings and name them one by one!
1. Got my house picked up and cleaned
2. Got my haircut and highlighted and got $60 off the total bill--don't ask, I think the lady made a mistake
3. Chelsea made National Honor Society
4. Baked for Jay's employees
5. went to the new cold stone creamery! yum-o!
6. got to spend time with jay for the first time such a long time!
bad things about today--alex started throwing up at about 5:30 p.m.--i think it is food poisoning from lunch at school. it coculd be a bug...we will see....by the way, he has yet to amke it to the bathroom!
good thing--we have a little green bissel machine!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! count your blessings and name them one by one!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
It's about more than this....
Monday, December 11, 2006. My friend Sarah, went home to be with God.
I know that many of you reading this already know that. Thank you to those who have said that you were checking my blog to see what I would post about her.
I don't know what I could say that would do her justice. She was simply amazing!
I miss her dearly. I see her children almost everyday and it is all I can do to not be completely sad.
Her children are amazing smaller versions of Sarah. Hannah is so full of life! She sees things in a positive light. She doesn't really understand why people are sad and want her to be sad about her mom being gone. One night Hannah looked at me and said "Miss Ellyn, my mom is in heaven and I can't be sad about that!" Hannah sang a solo at our Christmas production called "Light of Jesus Shine forever in our Hearts"! It was like Sarah was talking to us! The words were exactly what Sarah would say.
Sarah left a lasting legacy on all those who knew her. I was blessed enough to have several wonderful conversations with her before the cancer consumed her body. She told me that she wasn't going to ask why she had cancer but instead that if her having cancer is what it took for someone to have a real and personal relationship with God, then she looks at God and says "Bring it on!" My daughter was able to be a part of that conversation and it was an amazing gift given to Chelsea and myself!
Sarah also told me that she didn't want people to look at her and say "Sarah sure is brave!" "Look at how Sarah is handling this". She said "I want people to look at me and give God the glory. " She knew that her life was about more than her physical body. She knew that God could let her die. People would say to her, "God won't let you die becuase....." and she would respond, "No God could let me die and I have to be ok with that." She was not afraid of dying. She wanted to see her kids grow up and asked God if that would be possible but would accept whatever answer He gave her.
People don't understand why she is gone. Why her husband only had 13 years with her and her children had less than 10 years with her. As I hear the stories of how God is working through Sarah even now, I understand as much as my human mind will let me.
*A man who was angry with God and stopped going to church so very long ago, showed up at church on Sunday because of Sarah (or what God did through her life).
*People who didn't pray, are now praying.
*People who lost touch with Sarah, found her and her faith again.
*People are professing the love of Christ boldly and unashamed.
*1200 people gathered to honor her life and worship the Lord, who gives and takes away.
*People are calling and asking to meet with Bruce to understand this God who Sarah loved so much that she was willing to die, so that He be glorified.
Chelsea said "you know mom, we look for ways to pack the church on a Sunday. Miss Sarah lived her life with purpose and boldness and look....it was standing room only! All those people got to hear how much God loves them and how much Sarah wanted them to love God! Way to go Miss Sarah! Way to go!"
As a Christian our life is about more than our physical body. We are blessed beyond imagination!
It is time to live with purpose. It is time to be bold about our faith. We only have this one life to make a difference.
I do ask that you continue to pray for Scott and the children. Pray for God's protective hedge around them while they learn to live without Sarah.
To Sarah, I say--I miss you but I know that we will see each other again someday! Until then, may I be as bold and faithful as you were. Thank you for the life you lead. I love you.
I know that many of you reading this already know that. Thank you to those who have said that you were checking my blog to see what I would post about her.
I don't know what I could say that would do her justice. She was simply amazing!
I miss her dearly. I see her children almost everyday and it is all I can do to not be completely sad.
Her children are amazing smaller versions of Sarah. Hannah is so full of life! She sees things in a positive light. She doesn't really understand why people are sad and want her to be sad about her mom being gone. One night Hannah looked at me and said "Miss Ellyn, my mom is in heaven and I can't be sad about that!" Hannah sang a solo at our Christmas production called "Light of Jesus Shine forever in our Hearts"! It was like Sarah was talking to us! The words were exactly what Sarah would say.
Sarah left a lasting legacy on all those who knew her. I was blessed enough to have several wonderful conversations with her before the cancer consumed her body. She told me that she wasn't going to ask why she had cancer but instead that if her having cancer is what it took for someone to have a real and personal relationship with God, then she looks at God and says "Bring it on!" My daughter was able to be a part of that conversation and it was an amazing gift given to Chelsea and myself!
Sarah also told me that she didn't want people to look at her and say "Sarah sure is brave!" "Look at how Sarah is handling this". She said "I want people to look at me and give God the glory. " She knew that her life was about more than her physical body. She knew that God could let her die. People would say to her, "God won't let you die becuase....." and she would respond, "No God could let me die and I have to be ok with that." She was not afraid of dying. She wanted to see her kids grow up and asked God if that would be possible but would accept whatever answer He gave her.
People don't understand why she is gone. Why her husband only had 13 years with her and her children had less than 10 years with her. As I hear the stories of how God is working through Sarah even now, I understand as much as my human mind will let me.
*A man who was angry with God and stopped going to church so very long ago, showed up at church on Sunday because of Sarah (or what God did through her life).
*People who didn't pray, are now praying.
*People who lost touch with Sarah, found her and her faith again.
*People are professing the love of Christ boldly and unashamed.
*1200 people gathered to honor her life and worship the Lord, who gives and takes away.
*People are calling and asking to meet with Bruce to understand this God who Sarah loved so much that she was willing to die, so that He be glorified.
Chelsea said "you know mom, we look for ways to pack the church on a Sunday. Miss Sarah lived her life with purpose and boldness and look....it was standing room only! All those people got to hear how much God loves them and how much Sarah wanted them to love God! Way to go Miss Sarah! Way to go!"
As a Christian our life is about more than our physical body. We are blessed beyond imagination!
It is time to live with purpose. It is time to be bold about our faith. We only have this one life to make a difference.
I do ask that you continue to pray for Scott and the children. Pray for God's protective hedge around them while they learn to live without Sarah.
To Sarah, I say--I miss you but I know that we will see each other again someday! Until then, may I be as bold and faithful as you were. Thank you for the life you lead. I love you.
Friday, December 01, 2006
6 weird things about me
Alright Java and fellow bloggers--I am at work and well apparently the Lord has lightened my load today because I can blog about weird things about me! Java, I always knew that we were somehow connected...we have several things in common. Several of your weird things made me smile cause I am like that too...
1. I listen to Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving and I sing loudly and jubilantly. I need an ipod and an ipod trip so that I can put it on random and sing all the way to work!
2. I talk to myself in the car. When I have a lot on my mind. I talk it thru out loud! In fact there is a certain member of our church who works for a certain secret agency and he "tailed" me for about 5 miles and I never noticed and his comment was--you sure do talk alot in the car!
3. Sorry Java, but I also pretend like my life is like a t.v. show!!! I have done it since I was a child! I have always wanted to be someone else! I am now mature and can accept who God has made me and find happiness in that but sometimes when noone is looking.....
4. I hang my shirts in my closets from sleeveless to long sleeve. Jay however does not hang up my shirts that way and I spend countless minutes rearranging instead of leaving it alone...does it really matter?! Well yes, yes it does--for me.
5. I finish almost every sentence with "I know--right?" or "does that make sense?"
6. I love to play video games! Not like Madden '06 or anything but like Spyro....I am pretty good!
Ok so now that there has been some good 'ole confession from me, I need 5 people to join.....Jill, Emily, Tanya, Ramona, and......Murray/Jaime.
Happy friday!
1. I listen to Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving and I sing loudly and jubilantly. I need an ipod and an ipod trip so that I can put it on random and sing all the way to work!
2. I talk to myself in the car. When I have a lot on my mind. I talk it thru out loud! In fact there is a certain member of our church who works for a certain secret agency and he "tailed" me for about 5 miles and I never noticed and his comment was--you sure do talk alot in the car!
3. Sorry Java, but I also pretend like my life is like a t.v. show!!! I have done it since I was a child! I have always wanted to be someone else! I am now mature and can accept who God has made me and find happiness in that but sometimes when noone is looking.....
4. I hang my shirts in my closets from sleeveless to long sleeve. Jay however does not hang up my shirts that way and I spend countless minutes rearranging instead of leaving it alone...does it really matter?! Well yes, yes it does--for me.
5. I finish almost every sentence with "I know--right?" or "does that make sense?"
6. I love to play video games! Not like Madden '06 or anything but like Spyro....I am pretty good!
Ok so now that there has been some good 'ole confession from me, I need 5 people to join.....Jill, Emily, Tanya, Ramona, and......Murray/Jaime.
Happy friday!
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