Let's Talk About the Weather

Hey,

I don't know about you guys, but we've been having some perfect fall weather in Des Moines.  And what better way to spend a perfect fall day than grilling out watching as someone grills brats for you and then attending your alma mater's away game with a bunch of fantastic people? 

And let's face it, not much is sunnier than this face:

I've also been trying to get back in my running groove with this beautiful weather.  I've enjoyed a couple since this weekend with a brand new playlist and one of my favorite CDs.  

It's not often that I listen to "Christian" music.  I probably should, but I don't very often.  99.9% of the time, when I do, it's my Meredith Andrews CD.  I've told you about it before because it's dear to my heart.  It's a soul soother.

I wish I could share each song, and what I get out of it with you, but that might be overkill.

So here is just one.  It's called Draw Me Nearer, and the best way I can describe how it makes me feel is that it's like curling up with a cozy blanket and a steaming cup of coco on a cold, rainy day.  When this world gets a little hard to handle, you know, when the clouds roll in, this song is a good prayer.  Maybe someday when you need one, you'll remember it.

For your nearness Lord I hunger
For your nearness Lord I wait
Hold me ever closer Father
Such a love I can't escape

For your nearness I am hoping
For your nearness Lord I long
Have no need of any other
I have found where I belong
Yes, I have found where I belong

So draw me nearer Lord
Never let me go
Closer to your heart
Draw me nearer Lord
Draw me nearer Lord

In your nearness there is healing
What was broken now made whole
Restoration in it's fullness
Lasting hope for all who come

In your nearness I take shelter
Where you are is where I'm home
I have need of only one thing
To be here before your throne
To be here before you throne

So draw me nearer Lord
Never let me go
Closer to your heart
Draw me nearer Lord

And keep me here, keep me here
There's nowhere else I rather be
So keep me here, keep me here
There's nowhere else I rather be
There's nowhere else I rather be

So draw me nearer Lord
Never let me go
Closer to your heart
Draw me nearer Lord
Draw me nearer Lord
Draw me nearer my Lord

And because listening to it will be a billion times better than just reading it, here's a link: Draw Me Nearer

If you like what you hear, go HERE for more.  I promise, this CD is a gold mine.

That's all I've got for now.  Later.

Aim