Lyrics to "By your Side"

Why are you striving these days?

Why are you trying to earn grace?

Why are you crying?

Let me lift up your face

Just don't turn away.

Why are you looking for love?

Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough?

To where will you go child,

Tell me where will you run,

To where will you run.

And I'll be by your side

Wherever you fall

In the dead of night

Whenever you call.

And please don't fight

These hands that are holding you

My hands are holding you

Look at these hands and my side

They swallowed the grave on that night

When I drank the world's sin

So I could carry you in

And give you life

I want to give you life...

Cause I, I love you

I want you to know

That I, I love you.

I'll never let you go..."

The Lord has obviously laid these lyrics on my heart today, because I heard this song 3 times on the drive back to Spartanburg, and didn't know the artist, so I made a mental note to look it up when I got home. And, then, I sign online and see where a fellow believer has blogged about the Lord giving her this very song today. And, I sat there, amazed by God's grace and love. He knows what I am struggling with lately; he knows my fears, inhibitions, weaknesses. He knows it all, and yet, he stays by my side through all my sin, struggles and the times that I don't follow him. He's there, all day, every day, to wipe away my tears, to rejoice in the good times, to comfort me during sad times. He's there...I'm just bypassing him by. Ashamed to admit it, but I am. All the while, he's waiting right there, patiently waiting for me to return to his arms. What a wonderful Lord I serve!

Supermarket defends itself over Adolf Hitler cake
EASTON, Pa. – A supermarket is defending itself for refusing to a write out 3-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell's name on his birthday cake. Deborah Campbell, 25, of nearby Hunterdon County, N.J., said she phoned in her order last week to the Greenwich ShopRite. When she told the bakery department she wanted her son's name spelled out, she was told to talk to a supervisor, who denied the request.
Karen Meleta, a ShopRite spokeswoman, said the store denied similar requests from the Campbells the last two years, including a request for a swastika.
"We reserve the right not to print anything on the cake that we deem to be inappropriate," Meleta said. "We considered this inappropriate."
The Campbells ultimately got their cake decorated at a Wal-Mart in Pennsylvania, Deborah Campbell said Tuesday.
A Wal-Mart spokesman told The Associated Press on Wednesday that in light of the incident, the company would review its guidelines regarding cake decorations and other requests.
"It's clear that in serving this customer, some people were offended," spokesman Greg Rossiter said. "As a result, we're going to review our policies."
Heath Campbell said he named his son after Adolf Hitler because he liked the name and because "no one else in the world would have that name."
The Campbells' two other children are named JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell, who turns 2 in a few months, and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell, who will be 1 in April.
Campbell said he was raised not to avoid people of other races but not to mix with them socially or romantically. But he said he would try to raise his children differently.

Seriously, I was in the nail salon today when this flashed across the news. Let me add that I was in the painful process of getting my eyebrow's waxed, and heard this, and abruptly jerked my head to look at the television, which will ultimately cause my eyebrow's to be goofed up. But, really, I was astonished that someone would name their child Aldof Hitler. People in this world are so ignorant. So freakin ignorant!

Ahhh...a Friday night, home ALONE, yet again. Usually, it doesn't bother me, but tonight, it's getting on my damn nerves!



I'm almost finished with the last of the Twilight series, and am curious as to how I will entertain myself from this point on. I've been obsessed with them thus far, and it's funny, because I've passed around my whole office...EVERYONE is reading them.



And, I found out that I am not the only one who thinks Emmett is much HOTTER than Edward.

There just simply isn't a comparison, but I must agree with Gilbs that Emmett is so much more my type, since obviously, I am attracted to that type of guy. You know, white tee shirt, jeans, not really preppy at all, but please note: NOT A BLACK tee shirt, because that is so not cool, and I will change someone's wardrobe, as I successfully have before...TWICE actually.

As of today, the nurses in the ED will hate me, because I will be the "bitchy tattle-tail," because I went above their heads, because they can't finish their charts on time, and it's totally screwing up my billing. I mean seriously, how long does it take to finish a ER chart. They are obviously setting the new record, and they are up to 14 days.

So, I also found out a lot of GOOD drama today at work. One thing in particular is that there used to be this little game between three females where they would see who could sleep with the "new guy" on the block first. I think that's totally classy, and hilarious, and it sorta reminds me of Grey's Anatomy. But, I shall not lie, cause I love hearing the gossip and drama, as long as it's not about me.

Tomorrow, my plans are to sleep all freakin day long, because I apparently have diagnosed myself with insomnia, and have only slept maybe 10 hours since last Saturday night. And, when I do wake up tomorrow, I'm treating myself to a manicure and pedicure, because I so deserve it.

Well, today, has been a CRAZY Monday, but what's new. First of all, I got up really early this morning, cause I was going to be a good boss and actually get to work early, and not 30 minutes late, like I usually am. Well, yeah, that didn't happen.


And then...I get halfway to Gaffrica, and realize that I think I left my steamer on, so what do I worry about? Not that I will burn down the entire house I share with 2 other people, but no..my only concern is Bentlee. So, I text my dear friend Lizzie-G at 8am and tell her to alert her husband that if my house is on fire, please break a window and get my dog out. Yes, I realize that I am DRAMATIC!!!


Well, Lizzie-G texts me back...at 5pm...8 hours later, to tell me that there hasn't been a fire, but that the contractors painted the back porch today, and I would have to come in through the front door. Not usually a problem, but I locked the chain on my front door.

And, then, I find out that my favorite great aunt has cancer, and it's not looking good. And, then, my uncle gets bit by a stray dog, and guess who his paramedic is...my ex!





And then, some idiot has the nerve to tell me that his cow, Marvin, is WAY cuter than Bentlee.

This is Marvin, by the way....so not cuter than my Bent-Bent.

I'm so excited about all the new teen reality shows on MTV, such as the one with Whitney from the Hills. I absolutely can't wait, and my cell phone calendar is filled with reminders for new tv programs that I want to watch.

I'm off to bed...I was told today that my eyes look like I haven't slept in years, so I am guessing that means that I definately need my beauty sleep. Oh, by the way, I didn't leave my steamer on this morning!!

What I want Santa to bring me for Christmas!!!

An I-Phone....I REALLY, REALLY want this!!

A 2009 Trailblazer!!

A man....who looks just like this one!

So, it's been a crazy couple of weeks. I finally got my well deserved promotion....YAY me! And, I officially began my new position on Monday, December 1st. And, what a week. It was the most overwhelming week of my life....stressful, demanding, PRESSURE, PRESSURE, and MORE PRESSURE. It's not like it's a new job or anything, as I have been the Assistant Director for a year now. It's just like I got overwhelmed, and wasn't sure what task to complete first. Due to the currect economic situation, I've been forced to make some major cost reduction plans within my 5 departments...and it's been HARD. But, ya gotta do what ya gotta do!

Other than that, I've been getting in the Christmas spirit. I debated on putting up my Christmas tree, because I was fearful that my wild Bentlee would tear it apart, but it has successfully been up for 1 week now! And, it even has wrapped presents under it, and Bentlee has not bothered them at all.

Speaking of Bentlee....he has a new nickname, Bratty Bentlee, because that is what he is. He can be the biggest brat. He will sit there and stare at me, and WHINE, WHINE, WHINE.

And, he is very high maintenance....kinda like his Mommy! :) He is NEVER satisifed, and drives me crazy sometimes, but it's so great having him. I love him greeting me at the door everyday when I come home.

Some more exciting news...my brother got engaged over Thanksgiving. I'm excited for him and Ashley. They are getting married on May 1, 2010. It's kinda crazy that Adam is getting married...he is my little brother. But, I am sooo happy for him, and I love Ashley like a sister already.

Well, gotta get ready for another work week....