Monday, September 29, 2008

Twilight Day

Today has been just one weird, blah, confused kind of day. I dunno how else to really explain it. I went to the dr. this morning and even Dean was acting weird. Instead of talking 400 miles per hour he barely said anything. My weird dreams continue so I am really a bit over tired maybe that's what it is.

I am flustered with life I have a few questions that I think every 'woman' knows the answer to and yet I don't and feel that I should, so I am too embarrased to ask anyone. I just feel like I am the only one that doesn't know. Isn't there a book like How to be a Woman For Dummies or something?

Now I was just sitting at my desk and found a picture of Rose and Have no idea where it came from and I know that it has NOT been sitting there all week much less earlier today. It's just all so...WEIRD. Maybe I am just extremely over tired and need sleep.



Then again...sleeping won't get my questions answered nor will it explain why a picture of Rose 'magically' appeared on my desk. Aye ya ya is this day over yet???

Sunday, September 28, 2008

What Defines You Today?

What is it that defines you today? Is it the brand new sports car you just bought that sits out in the driveway for everyone to see? Are you the one that lives in the big 'ritz house' down on 3rd Ave? I bet you're the one that works at that bank right?

What if...we were defind by something greater? Grant it this would mean the entire society would have to get a new way of thinking, but follow me on this. If your 'friends' could describe you with ONE phrase, what would it be? Would it be something of 'physical well being' so to speak, or would it be something of the spirit? Would you be one of the few mentioned above, or would you be the one of a humble spirit?

I know for me usually I am defined by the southern bell. Which isn't always bad and can be a good thing once they explain what they mean. Just something to think about today. Are you the one losing control in chaos, or are you the one at peace in the midst of chaos. Some people say chaos is not good...but come on admit it...it's BOUND to happen at some point or another, especially if you have kids.

This is mostly ramble once again but bottom line is...What Defines You Today?

Friday, September 26, 2008

Dreaming of TX

So last night I had a dream of tx. Guess who's in tx?? The infamous mama g herself Corrine! Oh man it was so weird and yet fun and I didn't want to wake up. We were on electric scooters I had a red one and mama g had a blue one and we were leaving what I am assuming would have been her home and she was taking me to see Rose and Anna. Well at the end of the drive way was what looked to be a little well, but instead of water there were flowers. There was a sign that said This represents the blooming friendship with Debbie Waters. The other side of the well was empty but looked as if it was being prepared for another batch of flowers and I asked what was that side for...and she said me! Then we headed to see Rose and Anna while talking about Third Day and Decemberadio and how we could get more people involved kind of thing. Weird but it was cool...I didn't wanna wake up. :)

Note to Mama G: I hope we have as good as time in real life as we do in my dreams. :)

How Great Is Our God

Last night was a pretty good night, I was probably a 6-7 on my pain scale...but God's blessings still poured through and the pain subsided. Last night I was hurt and I admit a bit angry that my family has yet to call me to check on me or give me any update with the 'grams situation'. I don't know what to do any more and I pretty much just wanna give up. So I called some people for some advice after talking to mike about it, and of course the only 2 opinions I really wanted were Rose and Anna.

Rose was with MJ and forgot her charger so I knew I was outta luck there. I called Anna and left a message, and we played phone tag a bit lol. Found Anna online and finally 'met' Mike S. Oh buddy I don't think I was expecting that experience. One of my biggest fears throughout my whole life has been Failure. Something I didn't want anyone to know, I wanted to keep my cool so to speak. Well last night for some reason Mike S. tells me that I can't be afraid of failure. Like where the heck does that come from and why is this dude telling me this. This dude was pretty brave to say something like that to me lol.

Any other time I would have gotten angry for someone saying something like that, but I just sat there awe struck in disbelief that he just said those words. Can't let the fear of failure hold you back. If you fall down then get back up and try again. Everyone fails but it's how you react to that is what matters. Hmmm mre of my own words thrown in my face, but I needed to hear it. I am not here to put anyone down so please don't misread my next paragraph.

My biological family, when I lived in NC I constantly lived in fear of some sort. Fear that I would never be good enough, Fear that I would do something wrong. I would be so scared that I wouldn't make a poster for my room right that I didn't even make it, how sad is that. Constantly feeling the pressure that I needed to be perfect. I am sure maybe my parents tried to do the best that could, with the knowledge they had. After all, for the most part they did keep me alive 18 years right? Not until the past year or so have I experienced unconditional love and I am still trying to get used to it.

Here's fear gone too far, when you fear that you won't love someone 'right' so you decide not to love at all. When you hide your feelings from those you really and truly care about because you feel it's wrong. I didn't realize how bad I had it till last night. I had a great time talking with Anna and Mike last night and a few things were brought to light and today I have more peace. Last night their daughter Jennifer even asked how my chiropractic stuff was going. I felt walls going up fast for some reason...no need to worry the foundation was rocky and it all fell down lol. I have found a love I have been searching for for a loooong time. A place I feel I can be myself and I won't be put down or criticized or loved any less because of it.

Last night both me and Anna had dreams of me being in TX. Confirmations are still coming in from different people. That's why I am now announcing that we are moving to TX begining of 2009. We do not have an exact location laid out yet all of that will come in time I know. But I feel God wants me to be where I will be edified in His will...and I know I'll receive that in TX. Me and Mike P. are both excited about this move and look forward to all God has in store for us both.

Side Note: I will not be calling my family. I feel that only more hurt and pain will come. But I will be writing a letter to them this week and say everything that I would say if we were on the phone. Thanks for your love support and prayers. It's good to be a part of the Schnable/Richter family. :)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Amazing Grace

There I sat 13 of age,
Full of rage.
Broken hearted
My life oh so parted.

We sung Amazing Grace.
You taught me how to play,
Oh the peace upon your face.
How I wished longer you'd stay.

Light of hope shining near,
No longer will I live in fear.
Onward I go I won't give in,
I know in the end I will win.

We sung Amazing Grace.
You taught me how to play,
Oh the peace upon your face.
How I thank God you stayed.

In that moment time stood still,
Prayers come thru of God's perfect will.
You're homecoming day was now here,
That sweet song I pray you now hear.

We sing Amazing Grace.
Now I stand and play.
Oh the peace upon your face
Now you're home forever to stay.

What Is Love?

1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

This is not just some words printed in a book. This is not just some webster definition. This is what the creator of love has said love is. Some people amaze me how they can say, Well I love them when I first met them but I don't love them any more. Or I don't know if I love them like I used to. Love is a lot of things, but one thing it is not is unsure. You can not just turn TRUE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE on and off like a light. Either you love or you don't, there is no in between. To care for one and to love one is two different things.

I believe we throw the word Love around as if it was a softball or something. Should we hear LOVE more often, YES. BUT we should know what TRUE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE is before you use the word. Once you tell someone you love them no matter who they are I guarantee they expect, hope and pray that you mean it forever. Love should never be unsure, never a fight, but something definitely worth fighting for.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

For Your Glory

Amazing song by Decemberadio and one that came to my mind this morning on my run.

When I was in High School I was the fastest runner in my class. One day we were running and instead of having the attitude of 'I am gonna run from my problems', I said 'I am gonna run to God'. That day I ran the mile in 7.02 minutes, A record I have yet to break. This isn't about setting records or running, just follow me on this.

That change in attitude is what had me more positive results and I am sure of it. When we do anything for God and for HIS glory not for our own selfish needs, ever notice the difference in your results? That one day I got so much praise from my teacher and classmates...they were in shock, and my attitude when back to selfish needs. I wanted more of that praise I wanted to be the best...and my time got worse and worse over the years.

The mindset of God will take us further than our dreams ever will. His dreams for us are always sweeter than our own. Take Mondays for example...Wake up with the attitude of Oh God it's Monday lets just get it over with, we've hindered God already and the blessings He has in store for the day. Wake up and say Good morning God it's Monday lets get this started! I guarantee you weather it's monday or whatever day, our Attitudes determine our outcomes. This sort of ties in with the power of our words...but I thought I'd share with you guys.

Don't make it hard either it's really simple...everything you do do for God's glory. It's all in your attitude...Positive Attitudes = Positive Outcomes...Try it. Our day to day jobs whether it's working in a nice cozy office or cleaning sewers...do it for God's glory and you will be blessed. People are always watching and they'll catch on, this stuff is contagious. ;)

Monday, September 22, 2008

Slow Down

Yes it's a great Third Day song but I am not here to talk about Third Day or their song Slow Down.

This will be short and sweet. So many times we go in prayer asking God to give us patience, give us peace, give us understanding, give us wisdom. Ask and you shall receive...right? Yes, God keeps His promises; Luke 11:9 Ask and it shall be given. I talk to so many people and even find myself saying the same thing, I asked and God didn't give it to me.

God gives in His timing and in His way. Look at it this way, there's a grape vine and there's a dried grape. You have 2 choices, fill the grape with juice (someway some how I am no farmer, just go with me here) and the grape will be fine for a couple days. Or you can choose to put a little more effort into it and nurture the vine and bring it back to health so to speak and the grape will be healthy for much much longer.

I feel God works in the same way. He doesn't want to just fill us up and send us on our way so that in a week or two we run back to Him asking for the same thing again, weather it be patience, wisdom, understanding, rest or whatever. I feel God wants to nurture us and embed in us His word and teachings so that we can go out a month from now and testify what He has done for us and hopefully be a blessing to others. Instead of just giving us whatever we ask for He puts us in circumstances in which we have to put a little effort forward and learn to apply it and therefore gain that which we have asked for.

Hope this makes sense and it blesses your life, let me know what you think. :)

How I Feel

Well today was an ok day. I went to work and my manager was back from her meetings. I told her about my grams and she was surprised and thankful that I actually worked the last 2 days with it all going on. She gave me the next 2 days off to rest and get things together. Work went by pretty quick I was glad about that.

I can't help but think of the way things have happened. Not being called in with the rest of the family...that hurt...bad. Not even getting a call saying grams has passed on...yeh that hurt too. Lucky for me, grams and I had that special connection and she had her way of letting me know she was going Home. I know my grams has had everyone tied up and a bit occupied...is it wrong for me to want my 'parents' or someone to ask "hey how's it going with your back? What are the doctors saying?"

I been talking to Anna and Rose more lately and I have so many mixed emotions. Some of anger, but mostly of love I've never experienced before, a peace and comfort. Other than Mike (and God knows I couldn't do this without him), I feel Rose and Anna's family are my only support and my only family. Then there are times I feel bad as though I am a burden again and I want to block myself off from them and just step back. Nothing they do...it's just me.

Through the hurt my family has put me through...all in all I have a peace about my grams, and I now have a love that I've wanted for a long time. I was talking to my Aunt Sherry just yesterday and we were talking about all of this and I told her of my friends...yes mostly Anna and Rose. One of the last things she said to me was, God always fills the void in our lives, He brings people into our lives that bring us the desires of our hearts. I believe she's right. Although I am a little sad right now...I am so happy to have Rose and Anna's family in my life. They will never know how much they mean to me and how much they have done for me even just this far. I look forward to the future and seeing what God has in store for us.

To Everyone that has been praying and showing love and support, thank you! To those certain few (you should know who you are) Thanks for being my nonbiological family. I love yall so much.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Sweet Memories 2

Grams loved to garden, boy did she love her flowers I believe patunias were her favorite. I remember playing in the dirt and us laughing together as I repeated PA-tuuuunias, sweet memories I'll never forget. Grams used to always talk about God and His love for us no matter what we did she'd always sneak it in there, she was good like that. I remember in the summer time how we didn't have a pool at her house so we filled 5 gallon buckets full of water and would sit in them and catch up on lost time. I remember the play house grandpappy built for us kids and how grams put a tea set in there and she'd sneak out with me and play tea time...followed by a quick push on the swing set. Christmas was always spent at Grams and Grandpappy every year. I loved watching Grams fix chocolate pies, plain fudge, fudge with nuts, lemon pies oh me oh my was she the best! Christmas was not about giving it was about family coming together and grams loved it...but everywhere I waited in anticipation as she would open my gift to her. Every year no matter how cheesy or corny it was she always said it's the best cause it's from MY Tracey and I always felt so much love to know I was GRAMS special little girl and that was something to be proud of.

Most of our time was spent in VA with grams...but when they could make it they traveled to NC a couple times. They made it in time for my baptism and afterwards sat me down and made sure I understood what I had just did and we talked about God and His plan for us. She made it to my last day of crusaders youth camp and the awards ceremony. I was so happy to see her I almost missed the fact that I won Sportsmanship that year...she had to tell me to go get my trophy lol still to this day I have it. My grams missed my talent competition though...but I sent her a tape and I watched it with her so it was as if she was there and she made me feel so important. She had a way of giving me a confidence and encouragment no one ever did before. She taught me the difference between mercy and grace, the importance of love and the power of our words.

One day she was visiting with us in NC and I was upset about something that had happened...I was angry at my parents...I ran outta the house with a mini keyboard I had and sat on the swing outside banging away at it. My grams followed me out and just stood there by the swing under the tree and said...Is this seat taken? Of course I let her sit down...although I was just banging away at the keyboard obnoxiously she said "that's a beautiful song." I just laughed at her and said I am not playing nothing and she taught me that we speak to God not only in our words but our actions and He loves it when we talk to Him in the good and the bad times. She proceeded to show me how to play Amazing Grace.

I looked up at her in awe I had no idea she knew how to play. I asked her how did she do that, and with a smile of peace she said I play from my heart it just comes natural. I never really understood what that meant at the time but I was anxious to find out. I learned how to play Amazing Grace that day and I was so stinking proud of myself. I told her I would play it at her funeral one day and quickly took my words back not realizing what I had just slipped out and she just smiled and said I'd like that.

My grams is a special woman, smartest woman I know in knowledge and wisdom. One of love, determination, understanding and even patience. I pray that as I grow old I become at least half the woman she was. I called my grams more and more recently knowing she was sick I wanted her to know I loved her dearly. Many times she was too sick to call but as soon as grandpappy told her it was me...she gained energy from somewhere to talk to me for 5 minutes, enough to say I love you. Our last conversation was her making sure I was right with God. To make sure I knew what it took to get into heaven all she cared about was that I was gonna be ok and be on the right path. The last thing my grams said to me was Tracey I love you.

I had a dream about a week ago...much deeper than a dream but I am not sure what to call it. I was with my grams I could smell her and feel her wrap her arms around me tight in hugs and say I love you and I want you to be happy and stay in God's will. She told me not to worry about not making it down to say good bye that that's what that time was for. Not to worry about the funeral because she wouldn't be there herself. Yesterday (9-20-08) I was laying on my futon just strumming my guitar before work and about 2:40 I smelt my grams again like in the dream...and in that moment I knew she was going home. I got the news last night of confirmation on that.

I am sad, I am hurt but for those praying please know that I love my grams very much and yes I'll miss her but I am not sad or hurt by this. I had my time with her something no one else experienced. I am hurt at the way my family has treated all of this in which I will not go into details because this is about sweet memories. My last memory of me and my grams will be that night in my 'dream' where I said my farewell and she assured me and I assured her all would be ok. There's a special connection with me and my grams...one I may never figure out, but we know how it is and that's all that matters. I love you grams.

Love,
Your special girl
Sugar Lump

Sweet Memories

I don't remember much from being a baby. But around 4-5 years old I have a few memories I can remember. I grew up and lived in NC, my great grandparents lived in VA and we made it a point to go see them at LEAST once a month for a weekend. When I was younger I remember every Saturday morning waking up running into grams and grandpappy's room and hiding under the covers with them. Grams would say: Sherwood (grandpappy) I think a sugar lump has crawled right up in our bed. I'd cover my mouth trying not to giggle until they both rolled over and hugged me. We'd get up make the bed and off to the kitchen to prepare breakfeast. Grams and Grandpappy would have their coffee I would have my orange juice, and I'd watch as grams would prepare breakfeast adding secret ingredients I was yet too young to know about. After breakfeast me and grams would go to the nursing home to see her mom. We'd watch homeward bound and I'd have 2nd breakfeast with my great great grams.

Time goes by with the same routine, never failing. When I was 10-14 the routine begins to change a little. Saturday morning I'd crawl outta bed to find grams and grandpappy already awake and finished with their first cup of coffee...but grams never started breakfeast without me. I never even realized that till now, and how special that time meant to not only me but to my grams as well. Grams would offer me coffee and I'd always make my joke coffee is for old people but I'll take hot chocolate. After our drinks were made we'd begin making pancakes soon finding out the secret ingredient, a little love and sugar to remind everyone they were from grams and sugar lump. After breakfeast, with great great grams already passed away and home bound, I'd rush off to an eventful day with my aunt and uncle. Time now I wish I would have spent a little more with my grams. Before I departed, me and grams would walk down to horse stables down the road about a mile. We'd feed the horses and name them something different every week because grams could never remember. One day we walked a little further to a pond and were attacked by geese, wasn't funny then but now I can't help but chuckle.

15-18 years old I was so angry, bitter and hurt by secret life going on at home. I always thought grams secretly knew. She always made it a point to hug me more than usual, always to make sure I knew I was loved and that I was her 'special girl'. My last visit to my grams was about 2 years ago, I drove from TN to VA to go see her and grandpappy. The family was angry because it was more of a surprise, I got a lot of grief from that visit. But even still a surprise as I rung the door bell and they came to the door it never failed they welcomed me with open arms and kisses.

From the time I was little to my last visit I had with my family to my grams...I loved bed time. I'd give my hugs and kisses good night and off to bed with anticipation and excitement. I knew grams would soon appear with the Fairy Tale book. So many stories and for some reason I always wanted to hear Rumpelstiltskin. When I was in 9th grade I was given a monkey as a birthday gift from a friend I call monk monk. I'd sneak him off with me wherever I went no matter how old I was...he was my friend. I was 17 and my parents refused to let me take him on our trip to VA, I was devestated I cried the whole way there. That night grams comes in and I told her what happened. She goes into the closet and pulls out a teddy bear and says I am sorry sweetie this is the best I can do, and reads me Rumpelstiltskin and says it's our little secret.

Sweet Memories Part 2 coming soon...

Friday, September 19, 2008

Lets Talk

Ever have those times when you just wanna sit down and talk to someone with nothing planned to say...just go with the flow and see where the moment takes you? Right now is one of those times. So much going on so much to think about. So here's my blunt and honest ramble to whoever cares to read it.

So one day something just happened and a change began to occur. I was angry and hurt and felt that one of my closest friendships were falling apart. I talked to that friend today for the first time in a long time, and I believe now I understand why we needed that time apart. While away from that friend I grew closer to others and built a relationship with a couple of people and thier families I never dreamed possible. I can't say it's all been happy go lucky though.

These friends have shown me things of myself I liked but bashfully shyed away from hoping they wouldn't see my true feelings. Others, well to be honest it hurt. I am disappointed in myself, I failed myself and my friends. I would say I have failed God...but He says I haven't failed...only stumbled...again lol. I admit I have a problem cussing. If I become angry or upset I feel others are coming against me I flare up and I just say the first thing that comes to mind. Some christian huh?

I am here to tell ya folks, we may be christian but we sure in heck aint perfect. We don't always make the best choices, we can't always hold our head high and proud and anyone who claims differently is full of themselves. I admit and apologize that I have looked at some of you as though you are perfect...I put you on a pedalstal you should not be on. I apologize for that, sometimes when we find people that come into our lives and they love us through our faults...it's easy to get caught up in ourselves so to speak and think they are better than us.

My conscience is killing me over my tongue. There's life and death in the tongue and I've spoken a lot of death lately. Intentionally or not...once it's said it's done you can't take words back. You can't take back the hurt you may have caused someone. Today most people knowingly or not want and fight for power. Weather it be in our work place, our homes, our families or amoungst friends. Here's a little reminder...You hold a lot of power in that little thing inside your mouth called your tongue. The simplest words can and your attitude can either better someone's day or tear them down.

I called a very dear friend of mine about an hour ago and I really wasn't sure why I had nothing new to tell her...so while I am waiting for her to answer and in all honesty hoping the voice mail would pick up so I didn't sound so stupid...I prayed. God why are you having me call her...AGAIN? I feel like such a bother sometimes when I call people especially when it seems to become habit. But as she answered the phone, I felt God telling me to speak life...and so I did with 3 words, I love you. That was all I had to say nothing more left in my wee little brain could I think of besides, I love you.

Challenge yourself today to think before you speak. Are your words gonna bring life or will they bring death? Are you speaking out of emotion or are you speaking from your heart? It's hard to do sometimes especially when we get tied up in our day and everything is chaotic...but I challenge you to stand along side of me today and choose to speak life to everyone you come in contact with.

Be Blessed and always remember You are a child of the most high God!

Saturday, September 6, 2008

God Will Always Work It Out

For anyone that reads this blog must surely know the battles I've been through lately, some more so than others. My greatest battle being that my Grams has stopped treatments for her melanoma cancer. Her being in severe pain and so weak all she can do is sleep. Being 1000 miles away from her, not being able to talk to her or anything. Feeling an extreme strong connection with her and yet unable to figure out what it is and what to do with it. I've been fighting the tears for quite some time and the last few days I have failed miserably at that. Being afraid and too shelfish to pray for God's will.

Last night I created a playlist of Decemberadio playing Love Can, Be Alright and Find You Waiting. I cried for hours asking God to bring me strength, comfort and a peace above all understanding. Be Alright began playing the 2nd or 3rd time and the words engrossed me from the start. "You've got the world upon your shoulders it don't have to be this way you can't stop your heart from hurting or take the pain away. You know life can get a little hard sometimes but I know it's gonna be alright." I've listened to this song a million times since I've had the cd and it just never captured me so much that this is exactly what I am going through right now.

I went to bed praying God would bring me peace so I could get some sleep. I was yet to pray for His will. Mike tucked me into bed and I believe as soon as my head hit the pillow I was gone and God began working. I can't explain it all but my grams was with me...it was a dream but yet real. I was hugging her and I felt her body against mine I smelt that spring fresh smell that has always embedded her home. I began to cry and telling her how I felt. Everything on how I was scared and I wanted her to stay how much I loved her and how I wish I would have done things differently. I held her close and it was extremely weird I felt I was in her home she was updating me on things such as how they have to sleep in the spare bedroom now because their main bedroom with their bed is too high for her to get on. I don't know if that is true but I am curious to find out now. So we went into the spare bedroom and I tucked her into bed and held her close. I told her everything would be ok I assured her that I am safe and happy and that although I still mess up I now stand firm in my faith with God and I know He's always there for me.

My grams got a peaceful look on her face and just smiled. I was so honest with her I told her how I felt about even the funeral and how I would try everything in my might but how things are tight still but I wouldn't give up. She told me not to worry that me being there with her then in that moment (last night) was all she needed, and that she would not be at the funeral either because she was going home. I began to cry again as I asked God to bless her with the best of angel wings He has and in that moment I prayed for God's will to be done, I gave my grams back to her owner. In the very second I sat straight up in bed looked at the clock at it was 12:00 am on the dot and I went back to sleep and slept for the first time in about a week with no bad dreams or anything.

As I type this blog out I still feel the tears streaming but no more in sadness, rather thankfullness. Many will call me crazy after reading this, but I know what happened. I can't explain it I don't know why it happened I just know God was in it. Me being so far away from my grams it's impossible to be with her, but with God all things are possible. Although this was only a dream or whatever it was, God made it possible that I was with my grams. It will be sad no longer having her around, especially her chocolate pie lol; but I know at least she will be home and receiving all that she deserves and has longed for.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Third Day Live


Ok so here's my Third Day on the Third Day blog. Most know that I was just recently hanging out with Third Day in IN 8-22-08. I am not talking about a 15 minute meet and greet I am talking about one on one lets just hang out and chill kind of thing. I hung out with the guys...mostly Mark for about 2 hours talking and working on habitat for humanity. I got to know the guys a little more and see what everyone has been talking about. At first I was EXTREMELY nervous it was my first time ever meeting them and I had no idea what was gonna happen. After about 5 minutes though all was cool and I wasn't nervous at all. I won't re-write my last blog I promise lol.

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So that night we had AMAZING tickets 3 rows back and right in front of Mark! Seeing the guys live and that close was just undescribable! The show totally rocked and I saw a few other gomers there and found out exactly what all the hype was about Third Day. Yeh, I always knew they were awesome...but flippin flap jacks dude that was outstanding!!! Mac asked everyone to sit down for 2 or 3 songs and well that just didn't happen lol. We tried but the crowd was just pumping. Third Day just has a way of keeping everyone on their feet and having a blast. It's really like you're hanging out with your family or something. I have seen Third Day before when I was a freshman in high school but I was in the back of the balcony. I held on to that story for many years and that's all I had to speak of.

Now a new journey begins. My husband and I have just signed up for Wired last night and we're planning to make the Minneapolis MN Music Builds show and I totally can't wait! I am blessed to be able to have a new fresh Third Day story to tell and bless others with. I can not wait for the MN show and see what is to come next. Rock on Third Day!