Read Angie's Thoughts

Several years ago, a friend posted a blog of 100 things she was thankful for around Thanksgiving. I thought it was a great idea and followed suit. In the years that followed, it was fun to read her list and her comments on mine. While that friend has since walked away from our friendship, I will continue on with our tradition of 100 things I am thankful for and pray that it won't be too long before I am reading her list again too. So, here it goes... 1) My relationship with, and faith in, Jesus Christ - His gift of forgiveness and salvation 20 years ago saved my life and has made ever year since then worth living. 2) My church family - the authentic love I have received from the people at Cornerstone Community Church has brought so much joy to my world. 3) My dad - always there when I need help with this whole 'grownup' gig 4) Mark - watching my little brother become a dad this past year has been amazing. He jumped in head first and has been 100% committed ever since.

"Sometimes you just need to talk about it - not to get sympathy or help, but just to kill its power by allowing the truth of things to hit the air." ~ Karen Salmansohn       In my  previous blog, I mentioned my struggles with feeling as though life - and God - had forgotten me as my prayers seemingly go unanswered. I didn't share what those prayers were because, honestly, there was great vulnerability in the words and the thought of typing them and trying to explain was extremely daunting. As a source of deep hurt within my heart, there was hesitation in bringing them into the light. After reading the blog, a friend asked how she could pray specifically and I made the decision to try and give words to this hurt. As I sent the text, I felt a weight being lifted off my chest and found I was able to breathe a little easier. A few days before, another friend had asked how she could pray for me so I decided to share it with her too. Again, my burden grew lighter. I