I'm afraid of the dark

Labels: - Thursday, September 17, 2009



This is not just a catchy title; I really AM AFRAID of the dark. I admit it.

When Dan and I were first married, I would try to hide from him so I could jump out and scare him. He knew exactly what to do. He began walking around the house turning off all the lights... in the end, I came out of hiding to find HIM, because I was the one who was scared.

After a recent study on Genesis 1:2, I found that the dark is not something of which I should be afraid. This is what I read, "The earth was empty, a formless mass cloaked in darkness. And the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters."

Before anything else was, there was God. He dwelt in the darkness.

I Kings 8:12 says: "Then Solomon prayed, "O LORD, you have said that you would live in thick darkness. "

It may sound silly, but this thought today has helped me know that no matter if I am in physical darkness while falling asleep at night, or if I am feeling less spiritual from time to time (a type of darkness), God is ALWAYS with me.

What Daddy's Do

- Wednesday, September 9, 2009


Today's post will be about my relationship with my Dad.

There is something about the relationship between a Father and a Daughter that is so very special.

As a child, I remember regularly turning off the television and saying to my Daddy, "Alright! It's time to TALK now!" My Dad would, of course, be watching the weather channel, needing to plan his next route, (as an auto carrier), and I would make all of his planning come to a screeching halt just because I needed to TALK.

Those of you who know me, know that I still need to TALK sometimes. =) (smile)

My Dad graciously allowed me to turn the television off and he humored me for a while with what I thought and still think was meaningful conversation.

That's what Daddy's do - they make time for their little girls.

I remember walking out to my Dad while he was working, and handing him a baseball, then putting my brother's baseball glove on my hand while telling my Dad it was time to play catch. For some reason, looking back now, I thought the whole world revolved around what I wanted to do. It's interesting...thinking about situations like these and KNOWING that my Dad made ME a big part of HIS world.

That's what Daddy's do - They take time for their little girls.

I feel so loved today, and I believe my confidence comes from the love of my Father - he always pushed me to be the best. I knew I could do anything, when my Dad believed in me.

My mind goes back to sleepless nights as a child. I would run into my Mom and Dad's bedroom crying, afraid of the monster under my bed (or something silly like that). I would always go to my Dad's side of the bed and wake him up to tell him that I was afraid. He would say, "What did Jesus tell us? He said, "Fear not for I am with you always." He assured me that I was okay because Jesus was watching over me and keeping me safe.

That's what Daddy's do - They help their little girls feel safe.

If you are reading today's post and wondering what makes a Good Dad - here are a few resources that may help.

Graduate. It Pays. - Sign up to VOLUNTEER!

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I am a part of this wonderful organization called, Graduate. It pays.

Here's the scoop:

30% of 9th graders in the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools will not graduate.

Around 900 high school students drop out every year.

  • A dropout earns 32% less than a high school graduate
  • A dropout is only qualified for 12% of available jobs
  • A dropout is 3.5 times more likely to be in jail or prison as a high school graduate? That 80% of prisoners are high school dropouts
  • A dropout is more likely to be in poor health, on public assistance and the single parent of a future dropout.

We must do better. Graduate. It pays. partners believe that increasing our high school graduation rate is the responsibility of the entire community and will take a sustained and coordinated investment of time and resources on the part of the school system, other public and private institutions, community organizations, and residents.

We invite you to join us.

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I'm always working on something! =)

Always Working On Something...

- Thursday, September 3, 2009

It seems I am always working on something. I suppose I am a bit too driven at times... I have only recently began to wonder if it is possible for an individual to be TOO DRIVEN.

Here is a quick bio for you:

I am driven to be the best.

I was taught the importance of setting and accomplishing goals at a very young age.

As a result of seeking accomplishment over the years, I now must DAILY seek BALANCE.

For me, truer words were never spoken, "There are not enough hours in a day".

When one carries a longing for accomplishment on the path we call life, the road, at times, becomes overwhelming and full of loneliness. Our commitment to work is far greater than our commitment to family. We struggle with balance. We all do. It's no big secret. We cannot do EVERYTHING. Let's confess. We are not perfect, no matter how bad we want to be.

I will not lie. I want and need to accomplish in my day to day - it gives me a sense of acceptance. I accept myself when I am accomplishing something.

So, let's see what I am up to today... I'm always working on something!

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