In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand
Friday, September 25, 2009
Hello...
I really don't have much to say. Life has pretty much stayed the same, and all I've really been doing is school. Thankfully, all is well. I'm exhausted and incredibly happy that today is Friday. Emma is coming home today!!! I can't wait! I don't have huge plans for the day. This afternoon I'm going to make Cream Puffs, so that's amazing, since I'm a total freak about baking. : ) It was so sweet of Rachel to get the recipe so quickly! I should really go read. I can't believe that it's almost noon already. The mornings fly by so quickly now that school has started.
Lizzie.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
The best thing about...
Ok, so I forgot to say it in the last post...
The BEST thing about this being September is that...
I turn 16. Not because of all the stupid sweet sixteen stuff. That's dumb. I'm sorry. What's so special about 16, anyway??
BUT, because I can give blood!!!!
'Cause guess what?? You can give blood in Missouri when you're sixteen with parental consent! You can in other states, too. Check it out. Yo.
My tea is getting cold.
Lizzybeth.
The BEST thing about this being September is that...
I turn 16. Not because of all the stupid sweet sixteen stuff. That's dumb. I'm sorry. What's so special about 16, anyway??
BUT, because I can give blood!!!!
'Cause guess what?? You can give blood in Missouri when you're sixteen with parental consent! You can in other states, too. Check it out. Yo.
My tea is getting cold.
Lizzybeth.
When You're Gone
When You're Gone
always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie is made up on your side
When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now
[Chorus]
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it ok
I miss you
I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do reminds me of you
And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you, I love the things that you do
When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it ok
I miss you
We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were, yeah
All I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I'd do, I'd give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe I need to feel you here with me, yeah
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it ok
I miss you
always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie is made up on your side
When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now
[Chorus]
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it ok
I miss you
I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do reminds me of you
And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you, I love the things that you do
When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it ok
I miss you
We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were, yeah
All I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I'd do, I'd give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe I need to feel you here with me, yeah
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day and make it ok
I miss you
Wake Me Up When September Ends.
Wake Me Up When September Ends.
Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
like my father's come to pass
seven years has gone so fast
wake me up when September ends
here comes the rain again
falling from the stars
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are
as my memory rests
but never forgets what I lost
wake me up when September ends
summer has come and passed
the innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
ring out the bells again
like we did when spring began
wake me up when September ends
here comes the rain again
falling from the stars
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are
as my memory rests
but never forgets what I lost
wake me up when September ends
Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
like my father's come to pass
twenty years has gone so fast
wake me up when September ends
wake me up when September ends
wake me up when September ends
Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
like my father's come to pass
seven years has gone so fast
wake me up when September ends
here comes the rain again
falling from the stars
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are
as my memory rests
but never forgets what I lost
wake me up when September ends
summer has come and passed
the innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
ring out the bells again
like we did when spring began
wake me up when September ends
here comes the rain again
falling from the stars
drenched in my pain again
becoming who we are
as my memory rests
but never forgets what I lost
wake me up when September ends
Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
wake me up when September ends
like my father's come to pass
twenty years has gone so fast
wake me up when September ends
wake me up when September ends
wake me up when September ends
Who needs September anyway?
Not me. Let's just skip it.
I'm ok with just skipping the wretched month that my birthday gets to be in. I really, really hate it.
Today was good. But I'm crashing. Crashing because I don't want to have to wake up tomorrow morning. I wish I didn't have to...
Tomorrow is the 2 year anniversary. Today is a bad day because of the things that happened. It was a Sunday, two years ago. We were getting ready for church when we got that horrible call, we got ready as quickly as possible, and headed up to St. Louis. To that hospital. For the last time.
On the 5th of September we headed up there. But for me to get started on tests that needed to be done for me to be able to donate to my precious sister. First off was blood samples. 16 of them. I'd do it every day for her. After that, we were off to get my EKG. Then the chest xray. Finally, hours and hours later, questions and interviews later, we were on our way. We took a 20 minute trip to the zoo, and we came home.
Sunday, we got to the hospital, Josh and Janessa were there. We put puzzles together in the waiting room, and each went to see our sweet sister. She said the most precious things to each of us that you could ever imagine. We were there at the hospital for the day. After lunch, Dad took us to the zoo for a little bit. To get us out of there for a little while. We left the hospital at 10 that night. We grabbed a bite to eat at McDonald's before driving the 2 hours home. Josh and Janessa stayed at the hospital for the night, until Monday.
Then it was around 4.
We found out at around 5. I hate it. I hate that day. But the one joyous thing is that there's no more of it for her. She's over with the AML. She's resting in our perfect Savior. And there's nothing better than that.
I miss her. So incredibly much. I feel like I sound like an idiot on here.
She said it. Go read her words.
http://wilhoite.blogspot.com/
I love you, Amy. <3
Bethan
I'm ok with just skipping the wretched month that my birthday gets to be in. I really, really hate it.
Today was good. But I'm crashing. Crashing because I don't want to have to wake up tomorrow morning. I wish I didn't have to...
Tomorrow is the 2 year anniversary. Today is a bad day because of the things that happened. It was a Sunday, two years ago. We were getting ready for church when we got that horrible call, we got ready as quickly as possible, and headed up to St. Louis. To that hospital. For the last time.
On the 5th of September we headed up there. But for me to get started on tests that needed to be done for me to be able to donate to my precious sister. First off was blood samples. 16 of them. I'd do it every day for her. After that, we were off to get my EKG. Then the chest xray. Finally, hours and hours later, questions and interviews later, we were on our way. We took a 20 minute trip to the zoo, and we came home.
Sunday, we got to the hospital, Josh and Janessa were there. We put puzzles together in the waiting room, and each went to see our sweet sister. She said the most precious things to each of us that you could ever imagine. We were there at the hospital for the day. After lunch, Dad took us to the zoo for a little bit. To get us out of there for a little while. We left the hospital at 10 that night. We grabbed a bite to eat at McDonald's before driving the 2 hours home. Josh and Janessa stayed at the hospital for the night, until Monday.
Then it was around 4.
We found out at around 5. I hate it. I hate that day. But the one joyous thing is that there's no more of it for her. She's over with the AML. She's resting in our perfect Savior. And there's nothing better than that.
I miss her. So incredibly much. I feel like I sound like an idiot on here.
She said it. Go read her words.
http://wilhoite.blogspot.com/
I love you, Amy. <3
Bethan
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Music...
You Are Loved. Josh Groban
Don’t give up
It’s just the weight of the world
When your heart’s heavy, I
I will lift it for you
Don’t give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps you, I
I will break it for you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don’t give up
Because you are loved
Don’t give up
It’s just the hurt
That you hide
When you’re lost inside, I
I’ll be there to find you
Don’t give up
Because you want to burn bright
If darkness blinds you I
I will shine to guide you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don’t give up
Because you are loved
You are loved
Don’t give up
It's just the weight of the world
Don't give up
Everyone needs to be heard
You are loved
Don’t give up
It’s just the weight of the world
When your heart’s heavy, I
I will lift it for you
Don’t give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps you, I
I will break it for you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don’t give up
Because you are loved
Don’t give up
It’s just the hurt
That you hide
When you’re lost inside, I
I’ll be there to find you
Don’t give up
Because you want to burn bright
If darkness blinds you I
I will shine to guide you
Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don’t give up
Because you are loved
You are loved
Don’t give up
It's just the weight of the world
Don't give up
Everyone needs to be heard
You are loved
Friday, September 4, 2009
Weekends...
I have a new appreciation for weekends. This week has been insane. I started my junior year on Monday. I'm exhausted. I have been all week. School is going well. I feel like I have a massive amount to get done, but it's going good. I do have a massive amount to get done. This week was nice because we didn't have anything going on. Next week, we do, so we'll see how it goes. I don't know how people do it with crazy schedules. I don't know why they always like to be busy. Just sit back and enjoy life. Stop running around. That's my opinion. It's obviously not everyone's. Obviously. I try to take joy in the simple things. Getting to do Bible study in the evening with your siblings at home, cooking, spending time with family, writing letters, journals, laughter, walks, sunsets. I love my life. I was thinking the other day about how much God has changed my life from a year ago. It's amazing how much. Huge. I am so thankful.
It rained tonight. We haven't had rain in awhile, so it was really great. It's been so dry. Sometimes a person needs a storm to get them to realize what their doing with their life. That's what happened to me.
Storm Lifehouse
How long have I been in this storm?
So overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless form
Water's getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my head
If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I'd see you
This darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And know everything will be all right
And know everything is all right
I know you didn't bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Because I'm so used to living underneath the surface
If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I'd see you
This darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And know everything will be all right
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And know everything will be all right
And know everything is all right
Everything is all right
Everything is all right
That's all.
Bethan
It rained tonight. We haven't had rain in awhile, so it was really great. It's been so dry. Sometimes a person needs a storm to get them to realize what their doing with their life. That's what happened to me.
Storm Lifehouse
How long have I been in this storm?
So overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless form
Water's getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my head
If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I'd see you
This darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And know everything will be all right
And know everything is all right
I know you didn't bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Because I'm so used to living underneath the surface
If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I'd see you
This darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And know everything will be all right
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And know everything will be all right
And know everything is all right
Everything is all right
Everything is all right
That's all.
Bethan
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