Y’all wrote some sweet, thoughtful comments about Sara, and I give each of you a mighty big thank you for them. We continue to pray with her and her family as they wait in expectation.
And we rejoiced like nobody’s biz when our sweet friends made it home safe and sound. To see their children almost bust a gut waiting for them to deplane? Too precious for words. At our airport, you can see arriving passengers well behind security, so the kids knew their dads were coming long before they could get at ’em. The millisecond those uniformed men’s boots were outside security, all kids took off like a shot and jumped into swallowing arms. Beautiful.
From This Valley
Oh, the desert dreams of a river
that will run down to the sea.
Like my heart longs for an ocean
to wash down over me.{Chorus} Oh, won’t you take me from this valley
to that mountain high above?
I will pray, pray, pray
until I see your smiling face.
I will pray, pray, pray
to the one I love.Oh, the outcast dreams of acceptance
just to find pure love’s embrace.
Like an orphan longs for his mother
may you hold me in your grace.{Chorus}
Oh, the caged bird dreams of a strong wind
that will flow beneath her wings.
Like a voice longs for a melody
oh, Jesus carry me.{Chorus}
{If you’re a subscriber, click here to see the video. Thank you Matthew Paul Turner for introducing me to it!}
{And the winner of Holley’s book and other In God’s Heart goodies is Jamie @Six Bricks High. Jamie, I’ll be in touch ASAP!}
We love the Civil Wars. He’s from here in North Alabama. Their sound is just amazing!!
Isn’t it, though? Their lyrics, melodies, harmonies, phrasing, timing…all brilliant! And dreamy.
Happy Monday to you, Friend. Love you dearly!
That’s a wonderful song. And I’m glad your friends made it home safely.
Thanks, Amy!
Oh you can’t imagine how much I needed to hear this song today!
Thank so much for sharing!
My heart aches with you for your dear friend and rejoices at the same time knowing that she will soon be greeted by her Father with a “Welcome Home, my good and faithful servent!” **Gives me chills!** L-O-V-E the song :)!
So when I met you over at Kim’s on Saturday I had no idea you were famous! 🙂 Fun to find your blog today and recognize your face. It was great getting to celebrate with you and meet you on Saturday too!
Well, aren’t you funny! Girl, I’m a goldfish cracker in a dixie cup of water. Ha!
And I *loved* meeting you Saturday, too! You’re a total riot! Hopefully our paths will cross again soon!
WooHoo! I’m so excited ’bout winning the giveaway! Thanks so much!
And wow – awesome song! Never heard them before. Thanks for introducing me.
Never heard of them! But those lyrics are pure poetry. The week seems a little shorter today then yesterday but “lissa” still. Only 2 more weeks until I get a hot shower again. Bliss. But in the mean while I am stocking up on snuggles from all of my lovely kiddos here! I already miss them weeks in advance!