Wisdom From a Rug

Hi Everyone!  I write to you because I have once again been reminded that God is good!  All the time! Tiffany and I bought a rug during the first week we were here.  We both loved it and it now resides in front of our sink in the kitchen.  Here is the mat....

Lately I seem to let my circumstances determine my mood.  And then my mood affects my relationship with God.  Like moving and not knowing a lot of people or trying to follow the dreams, although risky, that my Father put in my heart.  I spoke to a dear friend today and we both came to the same conclusion  that we were letting our feelings get in the way of spending time with God or praising Him.  The saying on the rug, "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass....it's about learning to dance in the rain" became so true for me...for all of us. So even though I wasn't "feeling it" I went for a walk today while listening to some praise music.  My decision to be obedient softened my heart and I was able to walk with arms stretched towards the sky.  It was so freeing and such a good reminder that no matter the circumstance I can praise God and keep a joyful outlook.  

So once again the reminder that God is in control and that He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords hit me in the face....hard!  He is in control of everything...my life, my hopes, my dreams and the weather.  We get some amazing storms here in Orlando and tonight I grabbed my camera while God was showing off His most awesome handiwork.  Here are some of the shots that I caught from our balcony.  I don't really know how to shoot lightning, but I did what I could.

I have not really shared this, but I have had some trouble with my voice for some time now. Teaching has been a great profession, but it really takes a toll on your voice! I went to the ENT in Atlanta at the beginning of June and they thought that I could have the start of vocal nodules.  These are like callouses on the vocal chords and they can be quite dangerous for singers.  I went to see a specialist at the end of June and they took some pictures of my vocal chords.  They said that I did not have nodules, but that my chords were on their way if I didn't get some vocal therapy.  This was not the news you want to hear when you are banking your next career chapter on the use of your voice.  I also found out that I have a mild case of acid reflux and that this was irritating my chords as well.  Once again, I found myself feeling blue because of my circumstances.  After a little time had passed, I once again found myself being obedient and started thanking God for letting me catch this in its early stages.  Well, I just went to the ENT in Orlando and they took a few more pictures and guess what...... my throat and chords were looking MUCH better!  Thank You God!  But even if they weren't better...Thank You God!  He is teaching me some amazing lessons.  I still have to have some speech therapy, but I can start singing again!! I am even going to an audition at Disney on Monday and I'm super excited to get my feet wet.  It's been a risky move to come here and walk by faith, but oh the sweetness of it all.  Thanks for reading!