Happy 1st Birthday, Benjamin!

If you're like me, you can't believe it either... It's true. My sweet Benjamin Anthony turns 1 year today! I can't even put into words how good God is. His hand has been on little Ben since day one, and my gratitude abounds. 

The following pictures show a piece of his journey from the early days in the NICU to now, standing big and tall. Born at just 2 pounds, 9 ounces, Benjamin came three months early and surprised us all. But he was a fighter, and just two months later, and two days before Christmas, he got to come home.

Always a good sleeper, always a bit feisty, and always perfect in our eyes.

 His facial expressions will melt your heart!

A big, strong, cuddly, happy boy!

Who could ask for more?

LJ

The Universal Need

"You've got to hear this one song. It'll change you're life, I swear."  -Garden State

I'm kind of a music snob (in the words of my friend Neisha), and I often come across amazing songs I want the whole world to hear. So what better place than here! This particular one is a favorite of mine, and it truly reflects the heart of Christ. Just press play on the ipod at the bottom. Enjoy.


Everybody
by Ingrid Michaelson

We have fallen down again tonight,
In this world it's hard to get it right.
Trying to make your heart fit like a glove,
What you need is love, love, love.

Everybody, everybody wants to love,
Everybody, everybody wants to be loved.

Happy is the heart that still feels pain,
Darkness drains and light will come again.
Swing open up your chest and let it in,
Just let the love, love, love begin.

Everybody knows the love,
Everybody holds the love,
Everybody folds for love.

Everybody feels the love,
Everybody steals the love,
Everybody heals with love.

Just let the love, love, love begin