Here I am in a different stage of life than when I started this but still needing this reminder so much.
My life goes on in endless song
Above earth's lamentations,
I hear the real, though far-off hymn
That hails a new creation.
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear it's music ringing,
It sounds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?
While though the tempest loudly roars,
I hear the truth, it liveth.
And though the darkness 'round me close,
Songs in the night it giveth.
No storm can shake my inmost calm,
While to that rock I'm clinging.
Since love is lord of heaven and earth
How can I keep from singing?
When tyrants tremble in their fear
And hear their death knell ringing,
When friends rejoice both far and near
How can I keep from singing?
In prison cell and dungeon vile
Our thoughts to them are winging,
When friends by shame are undefiled
How can I keep from singing?
Above earth's lamentations,
I hear the real, though far-off hymn
That hails a new creation.
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear it's music ringing,
It sounds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?
While though the tempest loudly roars,
I hear the truth, it liveth.
And though the darkness 'round me close,
Songs in the night it giveth.
No storm can shake my inmost calm,
While to that rock I'm clinging.
Since love is lord of heaven and earth
How can I keep from singing?
When tyrants tremble in their fear
And hear their death knell ringing,
When friends rejoice both far and near
How can I keep from singing?
In prison cell and dungeon vile
Our thoughts to them are winging,
When friends by shame are undefiled
How can I keep from singing?
Life is tough these days. Parenting teens and preteens is much harder than I imagined. This is not to say that my daughters are difficult people. Not at all! Life is hard and their lives are hard. Trying to parent them and keep them safe and happy is very difficult. I never thought I would take the toddler days back...I would. I feel like I am in that storm the song refers to. I can't see through to the other side. I just hope for happy healthy kids at the end of the storm.
I'm in what they call the sandwich generation. My parents had me later in age. They have moved here. I don't feel at liberty to discuss their situation but I will say I am blessed to have them near and at the same time there are things about the situation that break my heart. Emotionally there are a lot of hard things right now. Not to mention Nathan should be in his senior year right now.
Luke and I did get away for a 20th anniversary trip to Mexico. It was amazing and exactly what we needed. We are going strong and thankful to have each other in this crazy life.
On a lighter note - I have one vegetarian and one gluten-free child so cooking has become a new challenge! There is also a swallowing issue going on so that limits the types of food as well. So far I think I am doing pretty well. I'm thinking about blogging some of my better recipes I have found - just for kicks.
That's all for now...we will see if I post again in the next year...
