prized people

All kinds of people have made quite an impression on my life.

There are some people who have known me my whole life; they've continued to love me and take care of me, and they remind me of who I am at times when I forget.

Others came into my life during my teen years... these are pretty unforgettable. They were absolutely crazy, and wonderful, and joyful. They taught me to be ME, and to not be any different.

Still more entered my life that have encouraged me, challenged me, deepened my faith, and caused me to truly ENJOY life.

I am so thankful for the many people I know. The care, the laughter, the wisdom, the vanilla Dr. Peppers, the LOVE. I always hope that I tell every person that touches my heart, how much they mean to me. Their words and hugs and laughter has opened something in my soul that has allowed me to be ME, to understand worship and life and love.

Here's to many more days with these wonderful people! Thank you. :)

a desperate heart cries out,
longing to be set right.

a heaviness sets back in,
that reminds her of the darkest night.

her head hurts, her skin is cold,
her breath is shaky, her head is aching.

desperation almost overwhelming,
tears won't come for fear of faking.

yet a sadness deep within,
won't let the walls hold her back.

sinking, sinking, sinking,
through her eyes is fading, and black.