unexpected visitor!

So i woke up bright and early today and went straight to my computer to check my email, for no reason...just to check it. Vollie, a very good friend of mine from high school emailed me that she was free today and we should try to get together. I was over joyed, since this past week i have been a bit on the bored side. So...excitedly i went to the phone to call her. sure enough she was free and wanted a break from all the construction happening in her house, so she came over to mine for lunch. I love catching up with good friends. friends that will always be mine close friends no matter how often (or lack of) we see each other. we spent all morning chatting. she has so much going on her life; so much change! and she is doing it with grace and with energy. vollie is a spirit filled friend and i am so thankful for that; and so thankful for how open she is to share whats going on with her. today i was encouraged by her, and challenged.

on a complete different note i bought a new CD (i love buying new CD's!!!) the other day and am completely hooked. i need to share the words of one of the songs; it speaks life into me...especially when i start to feel sorry for myself, or when things aren't going the way i want them to, go when i get tired of 'storms'. So here is 'Praise you in the Storm' by Casting Crowns.

I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say Amen and it's still raining
As the Thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your meary falls
I raise my hand and praise the God who gives
And takes away
(chorus) I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hand
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I cant find You.
(chorus)