musical musings of a daughter of the King
There once was a place where we’d go to take in a heavenly show but that marvelous sight has been blocked by the height of a building- causing me so much woe ;( For the last (almost) 16 years, my husband and I would drive into Charlottesville and park in a special spot to watch […]
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I miss seeing the random smiles of strangers striking up conversations of commonalities and enjoying a moment of connection I miss the warm embrace of a friendly hug- the one that makes me instantly feel like you’re a part of my family I miss the naiveté of going about our daily lives without thinking that […]
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we’re in a time of “leaning”- all our excess stripped away we’re in a time of leaning on our Savior day by day This is a strange season we are in. Just a few short weeks ago I was excitedly planning Easter festivities at church, my girls were anticipating their spring concerts and trips with […]
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focusing on feelings leaves my heart reeling and my goal becomes a far distant dream but when I instead plan each step ahead the destination’s not as far as it seems I had an “aha” moment this morning. Yeah, that happens occasionally- but not as often as I’d like 🙂 I really wanted to […]
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making old things new let the vintage shine through cleaned up to perfection for the clarity of my reflection This past week, my hubby went with me to pick up a few of my granny’s things- a couple of dressers and her china set. It’s hard to believe my granny passed away over three years […]
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My husband and I were inspired to write a song parody about our dogs and their love affair for food. From the moment I wake up they are following me around, waiting for their next meal. I think if you have a fur baby, you can relate 😉 Hope you enjoy! “Right Here Waiting For […]
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in my head I plan ahead and hope that all works out until the dread when those best laid plans just don’t pan out It’s no secret that I get excited easily- and it doesn’t take much! But I am finding that being excited takes a great deal of energy. And if whatever I’m excited […]
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Simply trusting every day; Trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus, that is all. Trusting as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by, Trusting Him, whate’er befall, Trusting Jesus, that is all. Brightly doth His Spirit shine Into this poor heart of mine; While He leads I […]
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the place where I can wear my hair up in a messy bun the place where doggies blissfully “happy dance” under the sun the place where I can look around and see love in a frame family pictures scattered ’round showing just how far we came I sort of feel like Dorthy in Oz- “there’s […]
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O God, inspire our morning hymn Of love and gratitude; Oh, bless the sacrifice we bring, Thou Source of every good. Thy miracle of love so sweet Preserved us all secure; While helpless in unconscious sleep, Thy presence kept us pure. ’Tis blest to rise, O Lord, and join With nature’s minstrelsy; To hymn Thy […]
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