I think I mentioned in my Day 1 blog that music speaks to my heart like nothing else.  For me, songs are memories, and memories have songs.

This could be a really long blog, but here are just a few of my favorite songs.

-Right now, my hyped/exercise song is courtesy of my friend, Andrea...B.O.B's Magic.

-I have a song for Kennedy & Jameson; its Matthew West's "Safe & Sound" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEGDLJinzDE)

-When Brian & I first started dating the song "Good Morning Beautiful" by Steve Holy came out.   We where traveling back & forth from Austin to Louisiana, and we'd sing & sing this song.  I love the memories that come back with a song.  Brian & I still sing this = )

-I don't have a mad song.

-My sad song is Casting Crowns "Praise You In This Storm." When Brian was deployed the first time I heard this song, learned the lyrics, and sang it often.  As a military spouse you try to be strong & independent, but there are times when everything seems to fall apart.  Even when life seems too difficult I know God is there.

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down 
and wiped our tears away, 
stepped in and saved the day. 
But once again, I say amen 
and it's still raining 
as the thunder rolls 
I barely hear You whisper through the rain, 
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls 
I raise my hands and praise 
the God who gives and takes away. 

Chorus: 
And I'll praise you in this storm 
and I will lift my hands 
for You are who You are 
no matter where I am 
and every tear I've cried 
You hold in your hand 
You never left my side 
and though my heart is torn 
I will praise You in this storm 

I remember when I stumbled in the wind 
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again 
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on 
if I can't find You 
and as the thunder rolls 
I barely hear You whisper through the rain 
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls 
I raise my hands and praise 
the God who gives and takes away 

Chorus 

I lift my eyes onto the hills 
where does my help come from? 
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth 
I lift my eyes onto the hills 
where does my help come from? 
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth 

Chorus