i missed it...

I wasn't paying attention and completely missed my blogaversary. April 5th marked two years that I've been here putting my thoughts into words and sharing my life with faithful friends and the occasional passerby. As of April 5th, 2009, I have written 564 posts.

I'll have to admit, posts don't come as easy as they used to. There are so many days that I just don't have anything to share and the brain seems pretty empty. But I will continue on and treasure the days that I come up with something to say.

Let me take this moment to once again state why I have a blog and try to write on a regular basis. I started it as a place where I could express the thoughts that constantly rattle around in my head. This still holds true. I also want it to be a record or who I am and what my life was like for my future generations. Wouldn't it be cool to have a journal with numerous entries from one of your grandparents or great-grandparents? Hopefully, my words will one day be read by my grandchildren and they will find some interest in who I was and what life was like during my time here on earth.

I also want to take this time to thank all those who come by here regularly (even those who aren't so regular) to read my attempts in articulating what's in my heart and head. I appreciate that and each and every comment that you leave me.

Through these comments and what you write on your blog, I have been blessed in getting to know many of you here in blogland. When I started this blog, I would never have been able to guess that I'd meet so many special people and be blessed by your cyber friendship. Thank you to all.

good for me, good for you

Jesus died,
He died on the Cross
A death that must be
So we will live
Though He didn’t deserve
He accepted the cup
Out of His love
For you and for me
His blood that flows
Cleanses our soul
He lightens our load
By carrying our cross
And in response
We crowned Him with thorns
While up in the cross
He asked Our Father to forgive us
Cause we still don’t realize
What He has done for us
Being brought down from the cross
We could just silently watch
Looking at His helpless body
Did it touch our heart?

Jesus is dead
He is laid on the ground
But Jesus will live again
If we open our hearts
And let Him live in us.

Roy
Angeles City
Philippines

I hope you will be able to take some time today, Good Friday, to reflect on how much God loves you.

link of the day

I used to add a link of the day to my earlier posts. I came across so many fun or interesting sites and wanted to share them with others. At some point it became more work than I wanted to put into it. But there are still sites I want to share, and this is one...

We've had a week and a half of off and on again snow storms and as nice as they've been (we've needed the moisture), I'm ready - more than ready - for true spring time to arrive; warmer weather, flowers blooming, green grass, birds, butterflies, and even thunderstorms.

How about you? Are you tired of the snow? Ready for spring? Well, click on the snowman and enjoy the beauty of spring flowers. Enjoy clicking once, and then again, anywhere on the screen. Or better yet, click and move your mouse through the darkness for an abundance of beauty.

(thanks mom for the email)