A song about how hard marriage can be.

Sometimes, in the middle of a rough patch in our marriage (because they happen), I wonder what on earth we are doing and why we thought getting married and having babies was a good idea. My friend, Sue, once said, "Well, it may not be an easy road, but at least you're on the road."

We get to the other side of the rough patch and I think, "Woohoo! We made it!" And, my appreciation for my husband and the sanctity of marriage increases.

This is kind of a sad song. It's deeply personal. I hope it will encourage you, even in the midst of stormy waters, to tough it out. Marriage is work- lots of work. And sometimes, all you can say is that you're on the road, even if it's not pretty.

 The Road by Erinlo

The Salad Song

The following is based on a true story. I know.....sad.

 The Salad Song by Erinlo

So, what stupid things have you and your spouse fought over? So far, I've heard things like "a box of Triscuits" and "which side of the sink one should wash the dishes on."

I'm curious to hear which of my friends will have the dumbest one. Maybe we could even take a vote.

Radio

I met a really neat lady a month or two ago. I was singing at a ladies event and she was the speaker. She's a radio talk show host. Her name is Stephanie Riggs and I instantly fell in love with her heart for God.

When I finished singing my first song, she said, "Erin- you have to come on my show!" I was excited, but didn't really think it would happen.

Well, it's happening. Tomorrow. (May 11) I have NO IDEA how long I will be on. I may make such a fool of myself that she will take my mic away! She's going to play some things that I've pre-recorded. Um.....SO EXCITED!!!!!

I know we're all super busy, but in case you want to listen from 2:00- 3:00 mountain time (we're in the same time zone, friends in Canada!) here's the link: www.947krks.com.

The one thing I wanted for Mother's Day.....

I didn't get. My kids asked me what I wanted and I told them in complete truthfulness, "All I want is a peaceful day. I don't want to break up any fights and I don't want to settle any arguments. I don't want any of you to annoy another one and I don't want any whining."

"Okay, Mommy. We can do that!" they replied.

Five whole minutes after everyone awoke, the fighting began. Someone looked at someone funny. Then, someone called someone a name. Then, someone else stood up for the someone that called a name. And it was all down hill from there.

All day, I've been thinking to myself, "I'm a failure, Lord. You've entrusted me with these amazing children and I can not even make them get along."

But, then this happened:

In case you can't read that, it says, "10 bucks for a car wash. Raising money for Hadey (Haiti). Call now. Starting next Saturday."

Silas made a plan. And, then he made a sign. And, then, he practiced "washing" our van. We've been talking in our family about raising money for a water system that will be installed at an orphanage in Haiti. We had hoped the kids would want to be involved, but didn't want to force the issue because we wanted it to truly affect their hearts.

I guess I feel like maybe I did SOMETHING right. Sam will help Silas make signs and wash cars. Selah will be the "towel girl." (whatever that is) And Jeff and I will sit back and beam.

Because, in spite of all the fighting and fussing today, maybe.....just maybe.....I'm doing something right.

I recorded for real.

  Odd. by Erinlo