Loves Even Me

I got purple irises yesterday and they're blooming now. =]
I have two days of class, two papers, one presentation, four finals, and packing between me and summer. From here, that doesn't look too bad. Especially if I throw a lovely Anna coming to visit this weekend and Brian Regan on Sunday in the mix!
Oh, and I can't sleep.
This song, which has been a comfort to me in many situations, has been stuck in my head all day. Y'know, when you wake up and you already have a melody in your head? The ones that end up in mine usually mean something or other...I've come to realize that one of the games God likes to play with me is one of song lyrics. He pulls out the dukes when I'm too comfortable and reassures me when I'm disturbed...with songs. Really. For years, it's been that way.
Anyway, I'm fairly sure it will be something I sing to my children.

God loves me dearly, grants me salvation;
God loves me dearly, loves even me.

Therefore I’ll say again: God loves me dearly,
God loves me dearly, loves even me.

I was in bondage, sin, death, and darkness;
God’s love was working to make me free.

Therefore I’ll say again: God loves me dearly,
God loves me dearly, loves even me.

He sent forth Jesus, that true Redeemer;
He sent forth Jesus and set me free.

Therefore I’ll say again: God loves me dearly,
God loves me dearly, loves even me.