I Can See the Light!

As most of you know, I have been in school for way too long :)  But, my school journey is finally getting closer to an end.  I can almost begin the 12 month countdown!  My fate has been decided as far as clinical's are concerned.  We will stay here in Conway until the end of May, and then it's off to Ruston, LA for 10 weeks.  We'll see what trouble we can get into down there.  I'm actually pretty excited about the placement.  It's only about 50 minutes away from Josh and Ann Claire and little Lila (the newest addition to the Bullock Clan).  By the time we actually get there, Lila will be almost one!  I think Kylie and Lila will be the best of friends.  

Aside from school, life is rocking and rolling.  Kylie is growing in leaps and bounds.  Toby is working hard for his sweet little family.  I am still juggling life in general.  Same old routine.  Like Phil Vassar put it, "Just another day in Paradise."

I am so blessed.  I oftentimes overlook that fact.  But, it remains true regardless of whether I recognize it or not.  I took Kylie to church camp for a couple nights recently.  While there, we heard an awesome song.  A guy that most people would overlook based on his physical disability, got up and belted out these lyrics with the most heartfelt voice I've heard in a long time:

While the world looks upon me, as I struggle along

And they say I have nothing, but they are so wrong

In my heart I'm rejoicing, how I wish they could see

Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me

There's a roof up above me, I've a good place to sleep

And there's food on my table and shoes on my feet

You gave me your love Lord and a fine family

Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me

I know I'm not wealthy, and these clothes, they're not new

And, I don't have much money, but Lord I have You

And that's all that matters though the world may not see

Thank you Lord for your blessings on me

How simple and true.  Nichole Nordeman wrote a beautiful song entitled Gratitude where she states, "We are blessed beyond what we could ever dream, in abundance or in need."  Understanding the difference between everything we want and what we really need is a powerful realization. 

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."

Numbers 6:24-26