"Highest Place"

We had to get up early this morning, so DH could milk and we could get going to the funeral of Gabe's in Omaha. One of our SIL's rode along, cause she isn't comfortable finding her way around in Omaha...can't say I blame her, I'm not a city girl at all. We made it up there in plenty of time, but we always like to give ourselves extra time in case we need it.

While it was nice to see some of the family, it sure was a bittersweet joy, especially when the parents found us, and hung on tight...I'm not one to cry in public...it's that reserved part of me I think that makes it hard to let go in front of people...but today I had to blink away a few tears before they could fall. (Sad to say, the only time they have fallen at a funeral, without me being able to stop them was my Uncles funeral...that doesn't mean I didn't love the other family that passed, it just was such a shock I guess and we were so close, that I couldn't stop them there.)

I didn't know the young man(Gabe) who died the other day to well, or even really spent a lot of time with the parents, but every time I've seen them I've enjoyed them and thought Ruth (the Mom) was one of the sweetest ladies. I feel for Gabe's Mom & Dad and am still praying that they can hang onto each other and God through the grieving process.

The church was fairly large, and was crowded with family and friends. They had friends and classmates of Gabe's from Concordia Jr/Sr High School, some being members of the praise band "Souled Out" sing some songs during the service and while I've never really been around the modern christian music to much, one song they sang was called "Highest Place" and I think it was a good choice for the funeral, especially being a funeral of a 18 year old young man.

I really enjoyed their music but the first song they sang really spoke to me for some reason I guess, enough that I had to come home and look for it online. I know that sometimes it's hard to remember in the hard times, that God is there for us if we just look for him...and it reminded me of that fact. I found a version of it on youtube, so thought I'd share it and the lyrics below...if you don't like modern christian music, you may not like the music. HE truly is in everything...everywhere, no wonder I always try to capture his glorious creations on film...I just wish I could do it justice.

Click play below on the you-tube video if you would like to listen to it. If the embeded video doesn't show up below, you can view it on you-tube here.



Highest Place

[Verse 1:]
Lord You search me
And You know me
You hear all of my thoughts
No point in hiding
Lord You've found me
So completely in need of You
I cannot run from You

[Pre-chorus:]
If I go to the heavens or down below
You are right there waiting
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
You are there, I will find you waiting

[Chorus:]
You are in the highest place
You are in the falling rain
You are in the mountain peaks
And valleys speak
The wonders of Your Name

You are in the perfect sky
You're in every breath I breathe
You're in every moment
life seems to pass me by
You 're my Prince of Peace

[Verse 2:]
In the glory
Of your glory
I become like You are
Its overwhelming
In the presence
Of Your presence
I finally see
All You r love, for me

[Repeat Pre-chorus:]
[Repeat Chorus:]

[Bridge:]
You're everything
You're in everything
You're in every cry
It all ends and starts
With You my King

I'm extra thankful for my DH on the heavy days like this (although I am always thankful for him) but he really helps me to not get to down because he almost always finds something to joke about, that will make me laugh. So thankfully, even though it WAS a sad day, it had it's moments that relieved some of that tension. Thanks Dear, for your wonderful wacky sense of humor and for making me laugh! :)

I wish I had known for sure DH's sister was going to be there, I would have taken some butter up for her...I know she likes it on her popcorn (or used to), so even if we aren't exactly friends anymore, I'm ready to move on, so would have gladly shared. Maybe we will have the chance to some other time.

Wonder of wonders...I didn't get any photos today. I tried taking a couple at the meal after the services, but the lighting was really bad inside (least with my camera and me not being good at inside photos LOL)...so I gave up. I would have taken some at the grave side, but didn't want to make anyone mad...and while MY family doesn't mind photos at funerals, I've learned that not all families are like that...so I didn't even try to there. The beginning photo is just one I took the other day...I wanted to start the post out with a photo and thought that was general enough. LOL

It sure was windy today, I had to hold my skirt down every time I was outside and all through the graveside service...which left my hair to fly around. I should have put it up or something...but who knew it would be so windy...ok I know, I should have known, it IS Nebraska! LOL It got rather warm today too...after a week of cooler temps, it looks like it's going to be a hot week this next week. *sigh* Heat and me just does NOT get along.

Well I better get this posted, it was an early morning (woke up way before I needed to get up and couldn't go back to sleep, cause I knew I had to get up in an hour or so LOL) so hopefully I can get to bed soon. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Thanks for the extra prayers. :)