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Gratitude - Nichole Nordeman

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:34:48 GMT

Send some rain, would You send some rain?

'Cause the earth is dry and needs to drink again

And the sun is high and we are sinking in the shade

Would You send a cloud, thunder long and loud?

Let the sky grow black and send some mercy down

Surely You can see that we are thirsty and afraid

But maybe not, not today

Maybe You'll provide in other ways

And if that's the case . . .

(Chorus)

We'll give thanks to You

With gratitude

For lessons learned in how to thirst for You

How to bless the very sun that warms our face

If You never send us rain

Daily bread, give us daily bread

Bless our bodies, keep our children fed

Fill our cups, then fill them up again tonight

Wrap us up and warm us through

Tucked away beneath our sturdy roofs

Let us slumber safe from danger's view this time

Or maybe not, not today

Maybe You'll provide in other ways

And if that's the case . . .

(Chorus)

We'll give thanks to You

With gratitude

A lesson learned to hunger after You

That a starry sky offers a better view if no roof is overhead And if we never taste that bread

Oh, the differences that often are between

What we want and what we really need

So grant us peace, Jesus, grant us peace

Move our hearts to hear a single beat

Between alibis and enemies tonight

Or maybe not, not today

Peace might be another world away

And if that's the case . . .

(Chorus)

We'll give thanks to You

With gratitude

For lessons learned in how to trust in You

That we are blessed beyond what we could ever dream

In abundance or in need

And if You never grant us peace

But Jesus, would You please . . .

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:58:07 GMT

Just wanted to share this link. It's good to read and remember if you have friends or family that are in the military.

OPSEC and PERSEC Can Save Your Life (and Hubby's life too)

Just a short update...

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:17:05 GMT

This past weekend was marvelous :) I got to spend some wonderful days with Colin. And since I wasn't feeling the greatest, we kind of just relaxed and hung out and talked. :) It was quite nice, and over way to quickly.

I'm back to battling Lyme again. It just seems it's one of those things that comes and goes. So right now, I'm in the thick of things, but hopefully in time, I'll be on the upswing again and on the sure road to feeling better.

I also started two new school courses for this fall. Yeah, it's a little early, but I had the option of starting early, and I'm hoping to get some done in both of them before school starts full swing again, so I'll have a little more flexibility this fall, especially if I'm still not feeling that great in a month.

Keep Holding On - Avril Lavigne

You're not alone
Together we stand
I'll be by your side, you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold
And it feels like the end
There's no place to go
You know I won't give in
No I won't give in

Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through

So far away
I wish you were here
Before it's too late, this could all disappear
Before the doors close
And it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend,
I'll fight and defend
Yeah, yeah!

Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through

Hear me when I say, when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

La da da da
La da da da
La da da da da da da da da

Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through

Keep holding on...
Keep holding on

There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through

He's back!!! :)

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:41:58 GMT

Just hopping on here for a minute to quickly say...

Today was a wonderful, wonderful day! :) Colin is back! :)

Thank you so much to all those who were praying for us. God heard and answered. Praise Him :)

Got a phone call! :)

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:52:33 GMT

I got a phone call late last night from Colin! :) Ah, it was a wonderful surprise and so, so good to hear his voice again. :) He's finishing up the last few days there at LDAC. He's done well, and God has blessed so much. Praise God! I'm so proud of my man. :) A few more days, and I'll be meeting Colin at the airport. Pray for a smooth flight in, if you would. Thanks ever so much!

Priscilla

Relaxing just a bit till school starts again . . .

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:18:30 GMT

This is going to be short, hopefully sweet :) and to the point. I got to spend all day with Sarah :) Here's the summary of our day.

This morning - watched the video "While You Were Sleeping!" :)

This morning/afternoon - scrapbooked five new pages into my "Colin and Priscilla's Courtship album" :)

This afternoon - went out and shot the .22 rifle and .22 handgun . . . and did alright :)

Yep, been a full day :) but a nice relaxing day too. :) It was nice just to talk and hang out with Sarah.

Relaxing just a bit till school starts again . . .

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:14:49 GMT

Short, sweet, and to the point:

I got to spend all day with Sarah :) Here's the summary of our day.

This morning - watched the video "While You Were Sleeping!" :)

This morning/afternoon - scrapbooked five new pages into my "Colin and Priscilla Courtship album" :)

This afternoon - went out and shot the .22 rifle and .22 handgun . . . and did alright :)

Yep, been a full day. :)

A letter!!

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:26:33 GMT

Just got a letter from Colin today! :) I got home from work, and Mom greeted me with a big smile and said "Today's a really good day, Priscilla. Look on the counter!" And there it was, a letter from my man! :) Colin was praising God and reported that God has really been blessing. At the same time, he said things are pretty tough; I know Colin covets prayer for continued health, endurance, and safety. Please keep him in prayer with me this next week.

In about ten days, I'll be meeting my man at the airport!

Sorry this is so short, but it's late enough tonight, and I've got to get up early tomorrow morning to go and take my two finals. I'm trying to get to bed in good time too. God bless you all, and goodnight.

I heard from my man!!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:45:17 GMT

I don't have any time to write right now - I'm studying for two finals and going to visit a good friend this week, but I did want to let you all know that I heard from Colin! :)

I wasn't expecting to get a letter, but he was able to send one. :) Praise God, he passed his PT and land nav tests, and did well! :) God really blessed. Thank you all for praying. :)

Tomorrow will be two weeks, and then we just have two weeks left to go. God has been blessing, and I would ask continued prayer for Colin's safety and endurance. It's a tough four weeks, but my man's doing well, and God is good. :)

Thank you and God bless!

A song of hope . . .

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:34:01 GMT

"In Christ Alone"
Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

In Christ alone my hope is found;
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all—
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone, Who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied;
For ev'ry sin on Him was laid—
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine—
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death—
This is the pow'r of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home—
Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand.