Fantastic Freedom

I am very sad about Watermark ending this season of their life. I had no idea that I would feel this way. When I first heard about the Farewell Tour I was a little bummed but not heartbroken. I thoroughly enjoy their music so I purchased a group of tickets and gathered some friends to bid farewell to Watermark. The concert was last night and it was absolutely spectacular. For me, what made it so spectacular was that God was there. He met me there and loved me right where I was in the moment. Praise Him! I was extremely blessed to get front row seats. I had no idea what God had planned for me by sitting so close to the stage, I was just pumped because I knew I would be able to actually see the eyes and the facial expressions of Nathan and Christy Nockels. Glory to God! I learned great things about myself, my desires and God! Toward the end of the show while we were singing Enough the Lord began speaking to me about an area of my life that needed his touch. It was one of those moments where I had no idea what he was going to say and I have to say that I felt a bit of fear because I knew that when God speaks to me in moments such as this it usually requires an action on my part. Something that is usually a struggle with to comply. But God is just so good. He just reminded of chains that have been broken and he showed me there were still a few links connected that needed to be broken but in that moment he completely released me from this area of bondage. Thank you Jesus for loving me so much and for gently guiding me in my pursuit of you.

All of You is more than enough for all of me For every thirst and every need You satisfy me with Your love And all I have in You is more than enough

You are my supply My breath of life And still more awesome than I know You are my reward Worth living for And still more awesome than I know

All of You is more than enough for all of me For every thirst and every need You satisfy me with Your love And all I have in You is more than enough

You're my sacrifice Of greatest price And still more awesome than I know

You're my coming King You are everything And still more awesome than I know More than all I want More than

an all I need You are more than enough for me More than all I know More than all I can see You are more than enough for me

I Once Was Blind But Now I See

I went to the mall to run a quick errand yesterday with the intention to go in, get what I needed and leave. There was not going to be any meandering around or window shopping. As if I window shop! The mall was so crowded and the parking lot so full that I thought Christmas had come early this year. After what took much longer than I would have liked, I found a parking spot, rushed into the mall and stopped in the restroom. Upon exiting the restroom in a quick state I found myself abruptly slowed down to a more leisurely pace. Walking in front of me was two elderly ladies. One had sight and the other did not. As I got closer behind I could hear the conversation they were having about the seeing woman's hair (she had just left the hair salon). She said to the blind woman "feel the difference" to which the blind woman extended her hand and felt the new do. Upon touching it she exclaimed "Oh, Carolyn, that looks gorgeous!" Right about that time there was an opening for me to dart past them and move on with my task but I did not forget that moment. In fact, it's been resonating within since it happened. I've been thinking about the body of Christ and how sometimes I am the believer with sight (wisdom, discernment, self-control, etc.) that is leading a brother or sister to a higher level of sight of our Lord Jesus. And sometimes I'm the believer that is blinded by something in the world or Satan's lies and I'm gently led to a greater vision by a brother or sister. I still have not fully processed what God is communicating to me about this encounter but I do know that I have been changed from the inside because of a few seniors out for their weekly hair appointment. I am assuming that they have a weekly hair appointment because my Grandmother, for as long as I can remember, had a standing weekly hair appointment.

The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached. to the poor. Matthew 11:5

We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Nothing beats a cool night in May where the wind blows your hair and you actually get a chill. How often does that happen in Houston? I had a treat from Baskin Robbins tonight and I found myself thinking of things that I've not thought about in years. Things like bubble gum ice cream and ice cream cakes. Things I had often as a child but very rarely as an adult. My favorite flavor as a youngster was bubble gum and my favorite flavor as an adult is Mint Chocolate Chip. What are your favorite flavors?

My Eyes

I went to visit the eye doctor yesterday. I was out of contacts and it was beyond necessary. My appointment was at 9 a.m. and I am always on time to any doctor's appointment I have scheduled. In fact, I'm usually early hoping that I will be seen by the doctor sooner than my appointed time. At 8:50 I was still on 610 near the Galleria and I became anxious...What if I'm so late that they give my appointment away to someone else and I'm forced to wait for the next appointment. The good news is that traffic began to move and I got there just before 9 a.m. I had forgotten any reading material and left my phone in the car so I had nothing to read and no games to play. The magazines in the doctor's office are just never of any interest to me. I am telling you the truth that the magazines I had to choose from were either BABY, Sports Illustrated or BABY or Sports Illustrated. I WAS BORED. As I sat there with nothing to occupy my mind I remembered an episode of Seinfeld where Kramer was tired of waiting on the cable company and decided to make them wait instead of the them making him wait. Silly comparison, I know but it made for a great Seinfeld moment.

My least favorite part of the exam is when you look through the big, black machine that they flip back and forth between horribly blurred lines of letters and you are asked "which one is better?" I mean seriously, they are all bad.

As I was waiting for my eyes to dilate I began to think about my ability to read and I was very burdened for illiterate people. I began to thank God for my ability to read and to pray for those that were not given the opportunity to learn.

I just have to honestly say that before yesterday, I never thanked God for the ability to read.

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.
Matthew 6:22

I Was Robbed!

My heart broke last night when I heard that Chris Daughtry was being sent home. This morning I saw the footage from last night's American Idol on Good Morning America and the shock on his face broke my heart again. Diane Sawyer consoles herself with the fact that he will most likely get a record deal anyway. He is also obligated to the American Idol tour which begins in the summer. I wonder if they are coming to Houston! Paula (a few crayons short of a full box) wept. Simon said that Kathryn should have gone home. I agree.

I tried for over an hour on Tuesday night to phone in my vote for Chris but each time I was met with a busy signal. My votes could have made the difference!! I was robbed!!

Slime In The Ice Machine

Today at lunch Marvin Zindler was sitting at the table across from mine. It was rather bizarre to see him in real life...he sorta looked like a wax figure.

Of course, I have no shame and I have to know if he goes there often etc. I mean if Marvin is eating there it has to be clean right! Here he is with one of the wait staff.


I know it's hard to tell but that's Marvin in the brown suit with pimp daddy shoes getting his wallet out of his back pocket. I usually don't notice these things but he had a wad of cash. I mean a wad. All $50...I was that close!

I love my camera phone. I have been able to capture many great moments in my daily life.

"Marvin Zindler Eyewitness News"

Time Flies

This is Emma at 7 months, I wrote about her the day she was born .

Let me just tell you that God has really worked in my heart the last 7 months. So much that I just have to shout "Glory" because of his magnificent presence in my life. The past few days I've been thinking about the times in my life where God has shut a door. Things that were heartbreaking and confusing at the moment but as time has past I've seen how God was protecting me. That my friend is something to shout about!