Its Muddled in the Middle

Have you ever stood in the center of a crowded shopping center looking for a friend? One or two glances this way and that...you can't see her...but, you know she is there. You stand on your tippy toes to try to lift your glance above the crowd to locate that familiar face.

That's how I feel today. I know God has brought me quite a ways...but, I am having trouble seeing it. It's muddled in the middle. In the middle of my life right now, so much is changing. And I am desperately looking for Jesus in the midst of it all. I know He is there. I don't doubt that. But, there are days when I wish I could lock eyes with my precious Savior. Just to know He is there. He sees me. He knows where I am. That even though life is moving on...I am standing still...just waiting on 'what's next.'

But, for me...it's just muddled in the middle. So, if you happen to be looking down from the balcony, could you please remind me that He's not too far away? Could you be patient with me...in my desperation, in my anxiety....and wait with me, walk along side me? I promise to return the favor...

When words won't do....sometimes a song will...

Encouragement EXTREME Event 2010

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The one thing we can count on is change...

Here's the official announcement:

If you have listened to the106.9 the Light morning show, you know Matt and Carol always say, “If you are listening, you are family.” And, it’s true, we laugh together, cry together and we take care of each other.

In I Timothy Chapter 3, God gives us instruction for managing our families, and how it enables us to be more effective in our work for God.

As you know from listening, Carol has a 2 1/2-year-old daughter. It is extremely hard to find child care for a child at 4:30 in the morning in order to be on the air. As a single mom, Carol feels like she needed to take care of her daughter and provide the best care she could for her and that makes it difficult for her to continue as co-host of Matt and Carol in the Morning show.

We’re excited that Carol will continue to be part of the 106.9 the Light family. You're not losing a friend. Carol will be our mid-day host. You can hear her Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 3 PM. We are excited about this new beginning in our radio ministry.

Beginning Monday, January 25th, you can be with family and friends all day long. You’ll hear Matt in the morning from 5:15 to 9:00, Carol in the mid-day from 12 noon til three and Jerry in the afternoon from 3:00 to 7:00.

Thanks for your prayers during this transition!

You put a baby to bed and they wake up a big girl...

I feel like it was only yesterday that I brought home my beautiful bundle of joy. With no sleep and no idea what to do with a baby, I jumped into being a mom with joy. Still to this day...I consider it one of the greatest privileges of life.

But, this week, I have been absent because I put my baby to bed...and she woke up a big girl!!!! Ella started daycare this week. She has done great!!! Mommy? Well, not so much. I never knew that pipe cleaners and pom poms glued to a foam snowman could make me cry so hard!!! :) She loves it and has honestly transitioned so well. I am so proud of her...

Just beware...that if you are putting a baby to bed tonight...she could wake up a BIG girl tomorrow.

Thank you, Lord for your amazing grace in my life as a parent. Thank you for my amazing Ella.

Visit my friend...

My friend Leah was at the same place I was last night...so, read her blog here:

http://panthersandpetals4him.blogspot.com/

She is also doing a giveaway!!!

If you are looking for a Bible Study to be a part of, come and join us Tuesday nights at 6:30 at the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove. It's free and it's being led by one of my favorite people, Kendra Graham. Need any more details? E-mail me at cantcookalick@msn.com.

I would love to see you there!!!

Shh....it's our secret.

Hey gang! Popping in to let you in on a little secret!
I asked a special favor of the Encouragement Extreme team. I asked if I could offer the early registration fee of $99 to my blog readers...and THEY SAID YES!!!!! BUT...THERE'S A CATCH...YOU MUST REGISTER BY MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the deal:
$99 covers your hotel Friday night, all event sessions, breakfast Saturday morning, lunch on Saturday, and a 7 week Bible study to take home after the event!!!!!
What a DEAL!

So...if you register...tell them your with me!!!
a) Because I want to say..."Yeah, I have some friends coming to Encouragement Extreme!"
b) I don't want to have to eat all meals by myself.
c) I need a room where I can go for a chocolate fix at midnight on Friday night.
d) I want to hug your neck!!!!!

Click here to register...RIGHT NOW!!!!EncouragementCafe.com.