my first love

since i damaged my achilles tendon i haven't been going far from home.   i am supposed to stay off it completely (except to go to the bathroom)  it hasn't been easy but i have done better then i imagined actually.


i am grateful because although i am a type of person who likes to be on the go, and involved with people and many different activities i can also stop when i need to.    once i make up my mind i just resign myself to a different kind of life!  i can lay on the hammock and watch cloud formations, or read, or play with buddy my budgie, play cards with bob, photograph random things around the house, or slowly hobble through my garden seeing all the flowers that are in bloom. my days just lazily unfold.    i am not bored.  it's incredible.

i am thankful for the people that come to see me.    Laura and Sebastian often come over to see me, and we sit out on the deck (me with my feet up) and talk and eat lunch together.   Carlos comes in to visit with me (even though we both know he should be working.. i am grateful) Bob takes me for drives  for icecream and helps me around the house.   Brandi and her boys show up unexpectedly and cheer up my afternoons.   Amber calls us to come over for an impromptu dinner date.  it's all good.

lately i have been listening to alot of spanish worship music.  i can't seem to get enough. i originally downloaded it for carlos' mp3 player but lately i have been drawn to it like a moth to the flame.  it is incredible.  it touches a place in my heart that for years i thought would remain untouched.  it's beautiful.

this afternoon i saw and listened to this song over and over and over again.  it so blessed me.

english words below

My First Love

Oh Jesus,
My steps have led me so far from You
My soul is dried in the desert within me
Listen, my Jesus
The love of my life
The light of my existence
I can not live without you

My First Love
I will worship you forever
I want to be stuck to you 

(literal translation .. probably not the best)
Take me now Jesus to the Holy Place
Where  I met You.

My steps have led me so far from you
My soul is dried in the desert within me
Listen, my Jesus
The love of my life
The light of my existence
I can not live without You

My First Love
I will worship you forever
I want to be stuck to you
Take me now Jesus the Holy Place
Where I met You

prayer in spanish

My First Love
I will worship You forever
I want to be stuck to You
Take me now Jesus to the Holy Place
Where I met You

Isn't that so beautiful?!!   When I listen to it my soul just 'wakes up!' and I have such joy.   I am grateful for His love and His presence.   No matter what happens He is always near.   I don't know what you are facing but being housebound isn't typically a pleasant experience and yet the days just unfold gracefully as i accept that this is what i am supposed to be doing right now:  healing.  I think sometimes we get confused with Him thinking that it is what we DO for Him that makes Him happy but that isn't so.  I can't do anything right now and yet His presence is powerful to me.   maybe we need to stop more often and do nothing but focus on Him.

 I am praying this song blesses you as you choose to bless Him along with me! 
no matter what is happening in your life he loves to hear the sound of your voice..
either with singing or in prayer. 
try it.. you'll like it!!  :-)

bob took me to wendy's for a smoothie.. how sweet is he??!  

ps i love singing in spanish!
i think i am meant for this language!