The title of this blog comes from song lyrics that I heard many years ago by Switchfoot. And ever since the first time I heard it, these words have never left me. It makes so much sense. Although you might be standing in a shadow, that is direct evidence that the sun is still shining. I think that this is a great metaphor for my life right now. I am walking through some dark times. But I want these times to be evidence of the sun, and the bright glory of the Lord. And so while this blog will be chronicling some sad times in my life, I pray that it is also a testament to God, and a reminder of the good times in the midst of the shadows.

"I have said these things that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have troubles. But take heart, I have overcome the world!" John 16:33

Monday, September 6, 2010

Happy Birthday Mom!


Happy Birthday Mom!
Friday was my mom’s birthday, so I wanted to make a tribute to her. I was so blessed to have her here in Greenville on her birthday, and have loved hanging out with her this weekend! I truly have the best mom in the world. She is my best friend. My mom is the person I call when I have had a terrible day, and the person I call with incredible news. We have fun doing anything together, whether it is simply taking a walk with Champ, or watching What Not to Wear, or talking like Lorelai and Rory in Gilmore Girls. 
Mom always tells me that I am going to turn into her one day. And I always laugh and joke that there is no way. It has been an ongoing joke for years. When the family would have to pull her out of church because she was socializing too much, she would always look at me and declare that I was going to be the same way one day. (Which ironically, now I am worse. I think I am always the last one to leave church on Sundays.)
In reality, no matter how much we joke, I pray that I can become half the woman my mom is. She is a prayer warrior, and has never once doubted God, even through the hardest of circumstances. She never stops praying. And she never stops trusting in the Lord’s plan. There have been days that I have been so mad at God, and it is always my mom who encourages me to pray, even when I am sad, or angry. And my mom has such a heart for people. She cannot bear to ever see anyone left out, and will always go out of her way to include the people on the outskirts. She makes friends everywhere she goes (literally) and immediately puts people at ease. She has a hysterical sense of humor (even if it does sometimes mimic that of a teenage boy), and always keeps our family laughing.
I feel like I could go on and on. But in short, I am so grateful for my mom and I admire her so much. So happy 30th birthday, Mom! (It is your 30th, right?)
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Hey... I know that same woman you describe! And I knew her when she was the age you are now... and I do see a few similarities! You might become her yet. Perrin, thanks for your blog and for its honesty and candor and, yet, hope. Cary

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  2. VirginiaSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Pee I'm so glad you posted this! Because your mom is an incredible woman of God and I am so blessed to know her and your fam! And yes, you are quite similar to her (SUCH a compliment)! :)

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