Heart Wide Open. Hands Lifted High.

I'm sure everyone has seen the news stories about the massacre in Colorado. I have read so many posts on Facebook about the tragedy. As my heart and prayers go out to all those affected by the events, I just have to stop a moment and thank God for all He has done and blessed me with.

My plan tonight was to come home, eat dinner, and go to bed early. Going to bed early was something I was very excited about due to the fact that I did not get into bed until 4am this morning (that Batman movie was super long but SO worth it). However, as usual, He had other plans for me. Facebook sucked me in. Some how I got to looking at my own Facebook page and actually scrolled through so many posts, so many statuses, and so many pictures from over the last few years. First of all, let it be known, I am pretty funny. Second of all, wow. I am beyond blessed with people who love me and I love back.

If you ever need a pick me up, just look back at some of your posts and comments on your Facebook page. You will definitely be reminded of how many people actually care about it.

Reminder: we are all blessed beyond anything we will ever deserve.

You've gotta love DVR's! I was finally able to catch up on some of my recordings in the last couple of weeks and I was able to watch Kate Winslet on Oprah. I've always been a big fan of Kate and when I saw this show, it just confirmed how great of a woman she really is. Anyway! As I was watching the show, it was Oprah's Academy Award's special and she had Kate, Sean Penn, and Hugh Jackman on. She played clips from the awards show for each actor and showcased their best moments during the night.
Kate's best moment in the night was when she won the Best Actress Award for The Reader. My favorite part of the clip was when she was thanking the people who had faith for her along the way. During the clip, she thanks her mom and dad and can't find them in the audience. Anyway, watch this video to see what I am talking about. You can fast foward the clip to about the 7 minute mark and that's where she actually starts her speech.



I about cried when I saw this clip because it made me think of our Father. Of how if we just whistle (pray), He'll respond and we'll know where He is!! If we just ask Him to, He'll speak to us so that we'll know He is there! He might whistle, He might speak, He might do something beyond normal but it will still give us the sense that He is there somewhere in the audience. Somewhere in the midst of all of our craziness!!

4/17/09