Hurricane Irene/Father of the Bride

After a filled week Daddy was able to saty home today. CJ and Mommy were home too. We spent the day resting, Daddy who woke up earliest did not get out of bed to 11AM which anyone who knows him, knows that is rare. He went and brought breakfast and came home to sit around and do nothing all day long.

This weekend the east coast has awaited hurricane Irene. The skies were gray and the rain was misty by day. Now that it is nigt the rain is coming down a lot harder and the wind is blowing. CJ was put to bed earlier but she would not go to bed. Mommy made the statement to Daddy, "I know you are going to get her." Mommy was right, Daddy just figures sometimes it may be easier to get her to sleep with them instead of hearing her scream and cry in the bedroom alone.

While he waited for CJ to go to sleep, Daddy and Mommy watched, Father of the Bride. This movie is what Daddy sees himself doing when CJ gets married. No matter how old she gets she will always be Daddy's little girl. I will have to get this movie stored somehow. Daddy will need it for detox.

Now as the hurricane is nearing, Ddaddy and CJ pray we keep power and no one gets hurt. God is in control and we patiently wait for him to do what he feels necessary. You all be blessed.

Just Left

Daddy and Mommy had a wedding. CJ stayed with her grandma. Before they ledt CJ left out without incident. We found out she went to the park and ahs a blast.

Revival

Daddy had to preach tonight. CJ told someone she was ready to go. More to come.

Doctor's Visit

Will continue tomorrow. CJ was a handful at the doctors office today.

Earthquake

Today was the first time in his life that Daddy felt an earthquake. No, he was not at home with his family he was at work. Daddy tried calling home but noone picked up. When Daddy fianally was able to reach Mommy, she and CJ were OK and Mommy knew nothing about the quake.

On the ride home Daddy spoke to CJ and she told him to be safe on the way home. Mommy told Daddy that CJ was saying that Daddy is at work and that he was not here, also Daddy go bye-bye. Daddy assured CJ that he would see her in a few and when he walked in was greeted by her loud hello's and a radiant smile. It warms Daddy's heart when CJ is so excited to see him. He is also glad that Mommy lets CJ know that Daddy is out working. It is important for CJ to understand that her parents work hard to ensure that she is well fed and taken care of. This is help her to understand that she must work hard for everything she wants in life.

So without any knowledge, CJ survived her first earthquake. Daddy did too! To God be the glory!

Mommys Day Off

Daddy and CJ gave mommy the day off.

I Give Myself Away

So today Daddy prepared to share a word from the Lord. As part of his preparation he needed to hear a few songs throughout the day. Now on a regular day Daddy listens to a lot of music. One song he sings a lot is Choppa Choppa Down. CJ has heard him sing it so much that when he says, "Choppa, Choppa, CJ fills in the down part." Daddy is glad he nor CJ knows the rest of the song. However there is a song that Daddy sung today and CJ knew the words and began to sing with him. It was a shouting moment in the house becasue Cj began to sing the words, "I give myself away." Now Daddy does not know about any of you but if his child is singing praise to the Lord offering herself to him he will shout about it and give him all the praise. God has his hand on our family and on our child and Daddy prays CJ will always have a song in her heart and never be ashamed to sing praises to our God! The lyrics are below just in caase you need to be blessed on today.



I Give Myself Away by William McDowell

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Verse 1:
Here I am
Here I stand
Lord, my life is in your hands
Lord, I’m longing to see
Your desires revealed in me
I give myself away

Verse 2:
Take my heart
Take my life
As a living sacrifice
All my dreams, all my plans
Lord I place them in your hands

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Bridge(7X):
I am not my own
To you I belong
I give myself, I give myself to You
Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me