a second helping

Tonight I have been filing, or should I say, I have been going through some bins, in an attempt to clean up some of the stuff that was filed away in a hurry (in a big rubbermaid bin!) It was some stuff from a combination of 2009 and 2010.  Some bills (which I filed now) and some personal stuff (articles, etc) and it feels oh so good to get the stuff in folders and filed!  YES!!  I love that feeling.

I also had a chance to read through some personal stuff.  Some stuff brought a little pain as I read it (sometimes you think the hurt is gone, but it is still there ...)  Other stuff made me smile.  Then I was also doubly blessed when I found a letter that my sweet daughter Ashley gave to me.  There is no date on it, but I guess I am thinking it is likely from the same time period - 2009 to 2010.  It was like a "second helping" of blessing!!  I am so thankful for this reminder - of surrender!

Hey Mom, 

I was just at my piano singing and playing, and as I sang one of the songs I could picture you in my head singing it.  The words reminded me of you, and how you are trusting God, surrendering to him, praising him and being faithful.  I love you and I'm always so encouraged and inspired by you and your faith.  

here is the song:

Surrender

I'm giving you my heart, and all that is within
I lay it all down, for the sake of You my King.
I'm giving you my dreams, I'm laying down my rights
I'm giving up my pride, for the promise of new life.

And I surrender, ALL to you, all to you
And I surrender, all to you, all to you

I'm singing you this song
I'm waiting at the cross
All the world holds dear, I count it all as loss
for the sake of knowing You
the glory of Your name
to know that lasting joy
even sharing in Your pain

I surrender, all to you, all to you
And I surrender, all to you, all to you

~~~~~

Love you,
Ash