So Much More than a Concert . . .

Last night Dave and I drove to Spartanburg to see Hillsong in concert. We got a sitter for the kids and enjoyed some time together, worshiping with thousands of other people! It was an awesome concert and spoke to me in such a special way. For weeks I had wondered why in the world the concert was on a Sunday night and it wasn't until we were there that I realized it was just all part of God's plan. Not only was it a great way to spend time with my husband and a good way to escape the house on the anniversary of mom's Homecoming, but I think I was meant to be there to hear this one song:

On that day when I see

All that You have for me

When I see You face to face

There surrounded by Your grace

All my fear is swept away

In the light of your embrace

When Your love is all I need

And forever I am free

Where the streets are made of gold

In Your presence healed and whole

Let the songs of heaven rise to you

NO WEEPING, NO HURT OR PAIN

NO SUFFERING YOU HOLD ME NOW

YOU HOLD ME NOW

NO DARKNESS NO SICK OR LAME

NO HIDING YOU HOLD ME NOW

YOU HOLD ME NOW

In this life I will stand

Through my joy and my pain

Knowing there's a greater day

There's a hope that never fails

It should be hard to feel sad when I think of mom in Heaven, without hurt, pain, or weeping. But I have to say it is hard . . . but, yes, Lord in this life I WILL stand through the joy and pain. For I know that there's a great day, there's a hope that never fails, a day when I'll see mom, hug mom, walk with mom hand in hand again.

Thanks to the friends who have prayed us through this year, to the ones who've called, e-mailed, sent cards and even delivered 30 roses (for the 30 precious years I had on earth with mom) that were waiting when we got back at 11:30 pm last night. See, God hand picked each of you and I am forever grateful . . . and I know my mom is too!