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This week has been a trying week. I won’t go into all the details here, but I posted a little bit about it at Being Frugal, so if you want the whole story, you’ll have to head over there. What it boils down to is for the third time in five months, my husband is facing possible unemployment or a job change. And it gets hard after a while.
So that’s where I was on Wednesday when I completed this week’s Wrapped Emotions assignment, which was to create some legal graffiti. At the same time I was working on the assignment, I was gearing up for the Casting Crowns concert we attended last night. As I sang Praise You in This Storm to myself, I scribbled out a picture with my son’s markers. (And don’t laugh….I never claimed to be an artist).
Speaking of graffiti and Casting Crowns…(how’s that for a segue?) at the concert last night there was a chalkboard artist who did the most amazing chalk drawing (at least I think it was chalk) while the Crowns sang Voice of Truth. I mean, it was AMAZING. I never knew you could do what he did with chalk. And he worked really fast, just like a graffiti artist. I thought of this project while I was watching him, and I wished I could post his work instead of mine. But stick man will just have to do.
The whole concert was great, and it was just the morale boost that I needed. My spirits are high today, and I’m OK with handing the reigns of our lives back over to God, where they should have been all along.
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melody says:
“Take heart, I have overcome the world.”
Thank you for the song.
I love your art and all it represents. You and your family are in my heart and prayers for peace and stability, but above all for God’s will to lead you.
Again, your creation and words encourage me. You are so getting it and sharing from your heart.
October 5th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Julie says:
Your work captures your season well, and in this refining fire I know you will have unspeakable joy on the other side. I will be praying for you and your family.
October 5th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
EA says:
Your artwork, and the song you’ve posted, express so clearly what you have written in your post. I’m sorry it’s been such a trying week.
October 5th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Carrie says:
Loving ya Lynnae!!
October 6th, 2007 at 8:29 am
Kim says:
I was in the exact same place as you this week. Mentally and emotionally anyway. Also facing the issue of my husband having to switch jobs again as well.
“Because even as my family walks through our current storm, God’s love is shining down on us.”
^ thanks for posting this… i needed a reminder right now.
October 6th, 2007 at 10:11 am
phyllis@imabima says:
your work is a perfect expression of the words you shared. hang in there and thanks for sharing!
October 6th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
SingForHim @ Real Life says:
I love this song so much! I sang this song at church with another guy as we were praying for the sick, and I ended up crying so hard that I couldn’t sing anymore.
I also love your artwork. You can feel the emotions in it, and it is beautifully simple and true.
October 6th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Jennifer Partin says:
Oh Lanae,
I was in the middle of the storm this week and was too preoccupied with my own worries to know what was happening with you. I am so sorry dear friend. Please know I am praying for you you now that I know what you are facing and please know that you have been such a blessing and an encouragement to me. Thank you so much for this song—it really ministered to me. I love you in Christ’s love—-grace to you my friend.
Jennifer
October 6th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
Nesting Momma says:
I love the picture…In the storm and as the storm comes down there is “refreshing” the water looks “light” maybe the storm will become lighter. I am praying for you!
October 6th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
Melissa says:
I’m sorry that it’s been a difficult week for you. Your graffiti conveys your feelings well.
October 7th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
killlashandra says:
I understand the unemployment thing as my own husband keeps fluctuating back and forth for what he wants to do. Seems like the whole year he’s done nothing but flit from one job to the next. That’s very hard on our family of 5.
I’m glad you took the moment to make your drawing. Finding the free time is so difficult. I squeeze things in at work all the time, as once I leave, I’m not sure where the time flies off too. : )
Things do balance themselves out. I like your drawing, simple and to the point.
October 8th, 2007 at 7:18 am
Jenny is Live & in Color says:
I viewed this several times this week and had a difficult time commenting. I think what you drew and why are wonderful. I love your authenticity.
My problem was with my own struggles this week with faith. I would start a comment and couldn’t post it. I just realized that I was not being authentic. I was trying to put on my old “perfect Christian woman” mask and pick just the right words to say about your struggles and the video.
I just want you to know that I’m glad to know you.
October 8th, 2007 at 7:37 am
Lynnae says:
Thanks for all the encouragement!
Jenny, I would never want you to put on your old “perfect Christian woman” mask. One of the things that I love about you is that you’re real and authentic. Thanks for being honest, and I’m glad to know you, too!
October 9th, 2007 at 12:10 am
Heather B. says:
“take heart I have overcome the world.”
And hell, and death! AMEN! So much hope in the Lord!
I will be praying for you, God will see you through. (((HUGS)))
October 9th, 2007 at 7:47 am
Regina says:
Trying to find out the name of the artist that did the painting at the Casting Crowns concert. I heard there is a website with his artwork.
October 29th, 2007 at 4:08 pm