Flight Of The Conchords - Jenny

Telephone - Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce - Classical Cover by Aston

Ummm... YES please!

Faithful One

Hello Loved Ones.

This last month seems like a blur of absolute insanity.

I’m coming to understand the harsh realities that lie in the frailty of my own existence.

I suppose at first glance that may seem like a truly depressing statement, but in actuality the events of the past month have forced me to look to the One who is the Beginning and End. I have been learning a side of my Lord’s character that I did not fully grasp before, and in turn have had a greater sense of joy, peace, and hope than I have ever before.

He is the Faithful One.

My grandmother passed away this last month. This has been a truly difficult and unexpected struggle. After spending the last few days that my grandmother was alive taking care of her in the hospital, I can say for certain that I have come to a new understanding of death. It’s horrid. It’s gruesome, disfiguring, and unforgiving.

And then God’s faithfulness…

He is faithful in the little things. He is faithful in the big things. He has always been faithful and always will be. This solid truth has brought about a subtle transformation in my heart. It allows me to lament, to grieve, but does not leave me in that place. It is the only thing that allows me to face the realities and the frailness of my existence and still know God’s love and grace. This is the hope that I am coming to know…. The faithfulness of God lived out, day to day. Joy overwhelms me in seeing His work on this intimate level.

I wish I could find this song without video… but this is as close as it gets…

Disney's Fantasia 2000 - Firebird

Currently working on a cello piece for this... I have no idea how I'm going to do it without an orchestra, but it's worth a shot!

The Civil Wars - To Whom It May Concern

The Civil Wars - "Barton Hollow": SXSW 2011 Showcasing Artist

Well, it makes it quite difficult to save things to my "inspiration wall" when you tube keeps on deleting music videos for copyright infringements.... stupid you tube.

Trust

I did what I could.

Faced with uncertainty, I mustered up the strength to say it out loud.

... and I'm proud that I did. Even if others told me I shouldn't. Now I do not need to worry about the uncertainty of unanswered questions. I have my answer... even if it wasn't what I had hoped.

Now what?

Trust.

That's all I can do.

I can trust that things will work themselves out. I can trust that my leap of faith won't go unnoticed. I can trust that the Lord knows best.