Pressing Forward

A dear sister in Christ introduced this song to me, and I was so encouraged by the beautiful lyrics and its message of hope! Please be inspired by it as well- this is for all of you who have been struggling through those long valleys.

It's been a hard year
But I'm climbing out of the rubble
These lessons are hard
Healing changes are subtle
But every day it's

Less like tearing, more like building
Less like captive, more like willing
Less like breakdown, more like surrender
Less like haunting, more like remember

And I feel You here
And You're picking up the pieces
Forever faithful
It seemed out of my hands, a bad situation
But You are able
And in Your hands the pain and hurt
Look less like scars and more like
Character

Less like a prison, more like my room
It's less like a casket, more like a womb
Less like dying, more like transcending
Less like fear, less like an ending

And I feel You here
And You're picking up the pieces
Forever faithful
It seemed out of my hands, a bad situation
But You are able
And in Your hands the pain and hurt
Look less like scars

Just a little while ago
I couldn't feel the power or the hope
I couldn't cope, I couldn't feel a thing
Just a little while back
I was desperate, broken, laid out, hoping
You would come

And I need You
And I want You here
And I feel You

And I know You're here
And You're picking up the pieces
Forever faithful
It seemed out of my hands, a bad, bad situation
But You are able

And in Your hands the pain and hurt
Look less like scars

And more like
Character

~Sara Groves

"I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."~Philippians 3:14

Photography Contest

Hannah has a photography contest over at her blog, Trusting in His Love. Check it out if you have the chance! Here are my two photos.

More Pictures!

It's been quite busy these past couple of weeks! First, there was Mother's Day, so I got many family shots that day. It was so beautiful outside, so I hope all of you were able to enjoy the weather and the time spent with loved ones. Then my friend Ashley graduated from Patrick Henry College, and that was a special day! But unfortunately, today my cat died. I don't know if any of you remember, but last year my cat Gracie died, and I'm pretty sure Lulu died of the same sickness. It was very sad because it all happened so fast, but I'm glad she doesn't feel any more pain. I was able to take some sweet pictures of her last Wednesday before she really started to fade, so I'm very thankful for that.

Mom and Grandma

Mother's Day 09

Patrick Henry College

Ashley (on the left) and her family

Isn't it pretty?

She's graduated!

Lulu

I miss you Lulu.

All About Mom

I don't know about you, but Mother's Day is one of my favorite holidays. It's always fun for me to go shopping for my mom, even though it's a challenge sometimes. I try to be somewhat original every year instead of getting the same gifts for her, but it's hard! Do any of you do anything special, like a family tradition? We usually go out to eat (this year at an Italian restaraunt, which is always yummy) and come home later to open gifts. Even if you don't get anything for mom, let her know how much you care for and love her (although I know this should be done every day). It's special having days set-apart like these for the loved ones in our lives. So to all you mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day!

Spring is Here

Some pictures taken from the trees in my yard. I love the flowers on these trees-I wish they would stay like this instead of changing into the leaves!

The rest of these pictures were taken from my trip to Ohio while I was visiting family.

Me and my brother Ryan

This is my cousin, Cayla. We have stayed close for a very long time.

I love her dog, Peaches.

He's just too cute!

My cousin, Louie, playing Guitar Hero. I'm not very good at this game!

Yay for little sisters!

I'm Still Here!

Hello all,

As you have guessed, I have been a little busy lately. Last week my family was visiting relatives for Easter, and since I have been back I have been working non-stop at the dental office. Tomorrow, I'm hoping I'll be able to post some pictures from the trip. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed the time with family and friends as you celebrated the Savior's resurrection.

God bless!
Sara