Jen and Ben's wedding "reception"

So, it's over. It was great to have this (what ended up being an open-house party) reception for Ben and Jen. It was not what I thought it was going to be but it turned out well. I thought that the song went well and I was definitely relieved when it was over. I have enjoyed my time here with my sister and brother-in-law. I know that we will cherish our last moments together before we go our separate ways. At least I will get to see them in Ohio again...

"God Bless the Broken Road"

So, I just finished recording the song that I will be singing for Ben and Jen's wedding reception and I was definitely more nervous than I thought I would be. Karinne, my voice teacher, suggested that I record it for them as a gift, so I did. I am so honored and blessed to be singing for them. I love my sister and I fully believe that the words I am singing have become true in her life. I just pray that everyone who hears this song can feel the emotion I carry into it and can receive a glimpse of how God works through people's lives to bring about the praise He alone deserves. To God be the Glory!

Winter Plans

19 Days of Vacation! Nice!
It will be nice to have Megan home again. I think she will arrive on Wednesday in time to attend the Christmas Eve service at church. After that, I suppose we will come home and just be together with the family, maybe even open a gift. On Christmas Day, I plan to sleep in :) and then enjoy the family time, gifts and lunch. I need to leave for NH around 2pm to get to my cousins' house by 7pm.
On the 26th, I should be receiving my truck from Ben..which will be nice.
On the 27th, we will be celebrating Ben and Jen's wedding with a party at the Birons' house. I am honored to be able to sing (for the first time after my voice lessons :)) "Bless the Broken Road" for the newly weds. I am really looking forward to that. It will be a very special time hopefully for them as well as myself.
On the 28th, I will just be following 'the couple' wherever they go.
On the 29th, I will head back down to NJ in my new truck and get home in time to watch the Papajohns.com bowl (RU vs NC St).
On the 30th I fly out to OH where I will meet up with my parents and 'the couple' to spend New Years with them.
On the 2nd, 'the couple' will drop me off at the airport where I will then fly out to CO. Kurt will be getting married on the 7th but other than that there are no definitive plans that I know of. I know Kurt has to work a lot so I don't know how much time I will get to spend with him. I am looking forward to spending time with Aunt Linda, meeting my new relatives and just relaxing. Skiing would be wonderful but we are not sure that we can get passes at this point. It should be fun to meet both my cousins' wives and the other people currently living with my aunt and uncle.
I return to NJ on the 9th.
On the 12th, I have my Class 2 physical exam which will help decide my future, more or less. From what I understand, I should be fine. So I plan, at this point, to join the ANG shortly after I get the results back and everything is cleared.
That's it for now. I cannot wait to have 19 days off from work and to just go far, far away. It should be a nice break from it all.
To all my faithful readers,
Have a Very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!

Free To Be Me - Lyrics

I received this awesome cd for my birthday (thank you Megan :)) and instantly liked this song. After spending 2 days at the AFB and realizing for the first time that I may not be able to fly airplanes because of my vision, I was crushed. I was trying my best to keep myself composed but deep down I just wanted to just cry my heart out. I know that there is still a chance that I could fly but I won't know that until I receive a second opinion. As I walked to the car that day, getting ready to leave the AFB, I thought to myself, "It just can't be easy can it?". When I started my car, this is the song that was playing. The lyrics just spoke so obviously to me. Did I mention I like this cd a lot? You should check it out!

Album: My Paper Heart
Artist: Francesca Battistelli

At twenty years of age I'm still looking for a dream
A war's already waged for my destiny
But You've already won the battle
And You've got great plans for me
Though I can’t always see

(Chorus)
‘Cause I got a couple dents in my fender
Got a couple rips in my jeans
Try to fit the pieces together
But perfection is my enemy
On my own I'm so clumsy
But on Your shoulders I can see
I'm free to be me

When I was just a girl I thought I had it figured out
My life would turn out right, and I'd make it here somehow
But things don't always come that easy
And sometimes I would doubt

(Chorus)

And you’re free to be you

Sometimes I believe that I can do anything
Yet other times I think I've got nothing good to bring
But You look at my heart and You tell me
That I've got all You seek
And it’s easy to believe
Even though

(Chorus)