Aimee's Legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...

Aimee did leave a legacy! not only was she stunningly beautiful on the outside her inside shone brighter. she was truly one of those people who had a smile that lit up a room, would never hurt a fly, was incredibly authentic in all aspects of her life, and loved Jesus more than life.

Aimee was a dear friend from college (Columbia International nivuersity). she was in a car accident on her way to teach 4th grade at a christian school in Charlotte NC and died later that night. you can read the news article here. her parents arrived to the states last night after a long flight from Taiwan, where they are missionaries. Chris' parents have know the Powell's before they were all married. they have all been lifelong friends of their family.

my life has been changed by having known her and i know live my life differently by having her death be my wake up call. i so flippantly treat the everyday things in life, but now i am challenged on a personal level to make the most of every opportunity, seize the day, and leave a legacy that in all aspects of my life point people to Jesus.

it will be difficult for family and friends as Aimee will truly be missed, but there is peace knowing that she is with Jesus face to face.

what faith can do

i am loving Kutless' new worship cd.

What faith can do

Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think its more than you can take
But you are stronger, stronger than you know
Don't you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do

It doesn't matter what you've heard
Impossible is not a word
It's just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody's scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It'll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do

Overcome the odds
You do have a chance
(That's what faith can do)
When the world says you can't
It'll tell you that you can!

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
That's what faith can do!
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise

patience in waiting

PATIENCE according to dictionary.com is an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay.

there is one area of my life in particular, that i am very passionate about, but i have noticed recently that i am NOT practicing patience (no its not with raising a toddler... although tantrums, direct disobedience, and telling me "no" tests my patience on a daily basis, wait who am i kidding, on a multiple day and even moment by moment basis at times!)

a verse that keeps coming to mind is Habakkuk 2:3

This vision is for a future time.
It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.
If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,
for it will surely take place.
It will not be delayed.

L is 8

Mr Levi Wolf is a whopping 8 months old (yes i do realize that i am a day late, but without a computer charger my computer access is limited). He is still laid back, joyful, and easy going. he is a hard core army crawler, pulls himself to standing, and loves to eat peas. the boys love each other oh so much and enjoy playing together and sharing a room! thank you Lord for blessing us with such a precious son!

musicians in the making

new year, new blog

well it has been 4 years of having the old cks05 blog... i needed a change. so a new year and onto a new blog. not much will really change "about" my blog and all of my old posts are still archived here, but of some of my goals (not into new years resolutions for fear of failing) for the upcoming year will be reflective in the coming posts.

2010 goals include:
devotion to the Gospel & prayer
deep authentic relationships
organization in all areas of my life
getting involved in international ministry here (learning to be content HERE is an ongoing lesson for me, which i deal with on a daily basis)
writing and reading (me time)
strict budgeting, living with cash and couponing hardcore