A different perspective

This is the lyrics to a song that I've heard before but never really listened to. It brought tears to my eyes and really made me think about what this day would have been like for a little girl. The song is called Real to Me by Nichole Nordaman


We rode into town the other day, just me and my daddy. He said I'd finally reached the age and I could ride next to him on a horse that of course wasn't quite as wide. We heard a crowd of people shouting and so we stopped to find out why. There was that man that my dad said he loved but today there was fear in His eyes. So I said daddy why are they screaming? Why are they faces of some of them beaming? Why is He dressed in that bright purple robe? I think that crown hurts him more than He shows. Daddy, please can't you do something? He looks as though he's gonna cry. You said He was stronger than all of those guys. Daddy please tell me why? Why does everyone want him to die? Later that day the sky grew cloudy and daddy said I should go inside. Somehow he knew things would get stormy. Boy was he right. But I could not keep from wondering if there was something he had to hide. So after he left I had to find out. I was not afraid of getting lost. So I followed the crowds to a hill where I knew men had been killed and I heard a voice come from the cross. And it said "Father, why are they screaming? Why are the faces of some of them beaming? Why are they casting their lots for my robe? This crown of thorns hurts me more than it shows. Father please can't you do something? I know that you must hear my cry. I thought I could handle a cross of this size. Father remind me why. Why does everyone want me to die? Oh, when will I understand why." "My precious Son. I hear them screaming. I'm watching the face of the enemy beaming. But soon I will clothe you in robes of my own. Jesus this hurts me much more than you know. But this dark hour I must do nothing. Though I've heard your unbearable cry. The power in your blood destroys all the lies. Soon you'll see past their unmerciful eyes. Look there below, see the child trembling by her fathers side. Now I can tell you why... She's the reason you must die. "

What a great reminder of what was done for us and the ultimate reason for thankfulness. Hope everyone can count their blessing and know that God is the reason for all of them.

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I PASSED!!!

So I can sigh a huge sigh of relief today. I got the email with my score. I got a 266 out of 300. A 240 is passing. So yea!!!! I'm so relieved I can relax now. Well, mentally I can relax. We are moving this week. We were gonna move this weekend but we're trying to get it done before the weekend so we'll be able to relax (physically) this weekend. So needless to say, I'm sore, tired and thinking I'm gonna hire someone next time to pack for me! I just think about this time next year when I'll be settled in a house and not working the day before and after Thanksgiving! Well, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! I especially will since I know I passed my test!

The Test

Well, I really wish I had great (for sure) news. But I don't. The whole reason I took the computer version is because they give you a print out of how many questions you got right. And i tried to figure out before how many I had to get right in order to pass. But there's some weird formula that nobody knows. So I got 76 out of 100 right. My friend got 84 right and made a 279. A 240 is passing. So I'm hoping that 76 questions is passing but can't be sure. I really thought I'd have a for sure answer today. But I guess I'll have to be patient and wait for the results. So thanks for the prayers. I'm sure God will take care of me.

Say a prayer for me

It's been a while since I've posted. Things have been going good. Nothing new really. I'm getting close to the end of the semester. I'm taking the state certification next Monday. So I hope everyone will say an extra prayer for me. I'm really nervous. Everyone keeps telling me I'll do fine but that really doesn't make me feel any better. I told Jared we'll either be celebrating Monday night or I'll be depressed. After I get this test behind me I'll be so relieved! We are also about to move. We don't want to sign another year lease here cause we want to buy a house in May. So we're moving in with my parents until we find a house. That should be fun. But it will save us some money. So after the test is over, I have to start packing. It's gonna be a busy week! Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!