Wednesday, September 29, 2004

yeah, Yoshi

Skippy, you rule....
Not my top result, but I don't even know who the top two characters are, and Yoshi is awesome! I miss my old school Nintendo and Super Nintendo!


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  • thought I should maybe aim for a little continuity

    Hey there friends...I'm just going to tell you about my day...
    I woke up this morning as usual at a quarter to 6 and headed to work. While I drive, I usually like to think about random things. (Assuming it's a route I know and the kids are under control- my mornings are relatively calm.) Often I will come up with song ideas and that is fun. A lot of times I will reflect on life, particularly the past, especially now since I drive to my high school and middle school, and just remembering my school days on the bus, driving around the areas I grew up. I realize I tend to be more gracious to kids who are running to catch the bus because I was always one to miss it! :) I realize that while my focus is on the kids and getting them to school, their focus is not on me at all, they don't tend to even think of me as a real person, or for some, not one that is worth any respect. I never really cared so much about my bus driver! Did you? Bus drivers are people too! :) Anyway...today for some strange reason, I was thinking about the end of my senior year. Now, I was never the most popular kid, nor did I care a whole lot. I was friendly to many people. I think I was pretty awkward in the middle school years (I guess we all are, eh?) and once in high school I was more confident in myself, I knew who I was and I found my identity in Christ and wanted to proclaim that with my actions. As I grew older, I was more and more confident and mature in that as well as fitting in and finding the right friends at school. By the time I graduated I befriended many great Christian friends and still had the good kid image that stood out as I befriended others. Despite my trials and bad days, my joy was visible. Senior year I had a good group of well-known Christian friends that I hung out with not all the time, but quite a bit. They are some people who I truly treasure and admire....I was somewhat of a leader on campus...particularly in how I took over leadership of our praise and worship time one morning a week. People knew I was involved in church, camp, etc...that my faith mattered to me. Well, I was actually somewhat surprised to get the news in the spring that I was nominated in the Senior Polls. "What? Since when, me? I'm not popular. Do that many people even know me? Or anything about me? Enough to be nominated for the Senior Polls? No way." Well, along with two of my great girl friends and three guys (I don't remember!), I was considered (as I was first informed- I don't remember the wording) the most spiritual or something...one who lived out my faith, shared it...I was known for being a Christian, basically....by my whole (well...) class!!! (of 464!) Pretty cool. I was very excited. It meant I got to be published in the special Senior edition of the final school newspaper. I was never published in the school newspaper (well, once for Volleyball- my coach nominated me as Athlete of the Week in 10th grade!!...coach's pet, yup!) but in this issue, I was quoted in another article, in the Senior Poll quiz- with photo! and I had my senior quote (which included "don't speed" and Josh. 1:9). I remember taking the photo of us three girls- we wore choir robes and put halos over our heads to pretend we were angels! The format of the polls was like in YM..."You are walking down the hall and you are beat over the head with a Bible. Who's the holy roller?" So, not the most encouraging way to put it...anyway, I wasn't chosen, my friend Tammy was. And the guy that was chosen was actually an outspoken Atheist. So, I don't know about the irony there. But I was just encouraged to know that my class still can remember me as one who lived out her faith in a public school. They noticed me. They knew I was different. So my challenge to you- particularly if you are in a public school, especially in high school, even middle school...(well, I don't think anyone younger reads this) don't be ashamed to make a difference in your school, "let your light shine before men that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven", "will you be the one to take His light into a darkened world?"
    Youth group was tonight. Another night of us left-behind leaders flying by the seat of our pants! It was great! Although at the same time, I am looking forward to getting some more structure going...kinda lookin forward to the opportunity to do that, Lord willing. I led them in a game of "Shuffle Your Buns". That was a new one, and a good time. Since the other leaders and I don't actually know the kids too well, we made up a survey for them to fill out so we can know more about them. Looking forward to reading those, what matters to them, where they are at in their faith, their shoe size....." I really want to be able to reach out to these kids and meet them at their needs, but it's hard at this point, still not really knowing them. It will take some time for us to adjust and grow. A couple of them have expressed some interest in conferences and other activities, so I am excited and looking into those and getting involved with that. Troy talked about the story of Zaccheus and we went over some questions...this group can be a major struggle when it comes to lesson time. They can be very disrepectful and it's hard to know if things are sinking in at all and to get them to participate and listen. A few of them were sharing some good answers though. One of the questions was to share someone in your life when you were younger that made you feel special, that you looked up to, such as in the way that Jesus went to the tree to specifically tell Zaccheus that He wanted to come to his house. This was definitely one time in youth group that I felt like something was happening. I decided to speak up that I want to hear this answer from everyone in the room. The kids listened as we all shared and it was pretty neat just to hear where kids have come from and who has impacted their lives....from their mothers to their lunchlady! :) Then Chaz called my cell phone while we were praying...and we went to DQ and that's my night!
    So, good night, y'all!

    Monday, September 27, 2004

    YEA!

    Caleb sent this to me, and I enjoy filling them out...so here goes...
    Ever Been Called...
    Dumb?: yeah
    Retarted?: you mean, retarDed...probably by my bro years ago
    Ugly?: only in joking
    Hot?: yeah

    Fat?: probably
    Anorexic?: no
    A waste of space?: no
    Useless?: no
    Smelly?: ha..yeah, but usually I just admit it
    Beautiful?: yes
    Smart?: yes
    Quiet?: well, I am :)
    Boring?: yes
    Rebel?: not so much, but possibly
    Conceited?: I hope not
    [Currently]
    What are you wearing?: navy blue fleece Gap sweatshirt, 2004 BSC staff shirt, red Old Navy athletic pants, socks
    Who are you talking to?: no one...my latest IM conversation was with Nikki Rollins, and I'm just listening to KTIS

    Are you friends with them?: well, of course
    How is the weather?: 67 and sunny! perfect!
    What are you listening to?: KTIS
    What/Who are you thinking about?: I want to sleep...I hope I put good answers on here

    What are you eating/drinking?: nothing
    What are you looking forward to?: sleep
    Why?: I only slept for 5 hours this morning
    What are you dreading?: going back to work because I will still want to sleep...geesh..how sad is that! It's like I'm ungrateful for living...NOT true!
    Why?: I already answered that
    How are you feeling?:um, tired, otherwise, alright
    How is your hair?: still wet and pulled back into a messy ball!

    What time is it? 9:52AM
    What are you annoyed by?: um...currently...nothing I don't think
    When Was The Last Time You...
    Burped?: probably the last time I drank a Coke
    Went to the movies?: mm...when Tara and I saw two in one night a few weeks ago...Garden State and The Notebook....see previous entry regarding those!
    Went out to eat?: drive through at DQ with Em on Friday
    Cried?: I can't remember!
    Threw up?: ew, don't remember that either
    Went skating?: sad...forever ago...
    Went for a walk?: my tiredness is seriously affecting my memory
    Ate ice cream?: Saturday after I helped Sarah Stranz make apple pie and we ate it "a la mode"
    Got into a fight?: I don't do that
    Who was the last person you...

    Talked to?: the St. John's kids on my bus...they wanted to know how many seconds were in a day, I tried to figure it out!
    Yelled at?: probably the kids who wouldn't sit down...but I usually ask pretty politely, or just speak firmly, I really don't yell, usually
    Kissed: yeah, I don't do much of that either

    Hugged?: well, it would have been at Vespers last night....either Kearsten Lumby or Em Johnson, I think
    Went out to eat with?: I already answered that
    Flirted with?: hahaha...Alan?
    Talked to on the phone?: Alan Hall, Kristine Fry, Emily Stranz
    E-Mail?: that I sent one to? Em
    Got flowers from? mm...that's been a long time...Ryan Wotherspoon when I performed that Christmas concert with him...he gave me a dozen roses at the end...there the only ones that still haven't gone up on my wall yet, that's why I remember them, they keep getting in the way
    Danced with?: depends on what you mean....often I dance when I am by myself...like anytime of day and anywhere
    Worried about?: my life...oh, you mean person...probably Christine... and Andy

    Cried over?: Ross and Rachel...I don't know!
    Thought about?: whoever is going to read this
    Are you...

    Understanding?: I sure try to be
    Pretty?: in my Maker's eyes, I am a beautiful Child
    Nice?: I try to be that too
    Hard to get?: am I?
    Confident?: in the grace and mercy of our Lord
    Depressed?: no
    Hyper?: I have my moments
    Friendly?: I try
    Hungry?: a little bit, yes
    Original? sometimes
    Shy?: yeah, I am!
    Emotional?: yes
    Messy?: yes
    Immature?: I can be
    , that's for sure
    Sad?: no
    Trusting?: like I said, I try to be...no one is perfect
    Healthy?: not as much as I would like to be, but I have been blessed
    Sleepy?: geesh, I have covered that topic, haven't I?
    Lonely?: no....I sometimes like to be alone
    Independent?: yeah
    How often do you use the word "like" in an average hour?: more than I would like, but not overboard...I like to think of myself as more intelligent
    Do you do drugs?: no
    Do you skip classes?: I NEVER go to class....cuz I don't have them!
    Do you steal?: ideas, and phrases yes
    Do you drool over celebrities?: no
    Do you watch a lot of TV?: unfortunately, but I enjoy it...and I learn from it
    Do you ever watch the News?: yuppers
    Do you read books often?: nope
    Do you spend most of your time with your friends?: I wouldn't say most
    Do you smoke cigarettes?: no
    Do you hang out a lot in malls, or at Seven Elevens?: um, no
    Do you often find yourself with a crush on someone?: not so much
    Are you desperate to fit in?: I'm over it
    Are you intelligent?: somewhat
    Do you spend a lot of time on your appearance?: ha....right
    Make-up?: little bit
    Low-cut tops?: grrr...no one needs to see that!
    Do you flip your hair when you talk, even if you don't realize it?: lol...usually not..:-S
    Giggle a lot?: haha
    Read YM, Teen, Cosmo, at all?: no...People, yes
    [In the last 24 hours, have you]

    Cried: no
    Bought something: actually, no!
    Gotten sick: no
    Sang: a lot!
    Eaten: yup
    Been kissed: no
    Felt stupid: yes
    Met someone new: no
    Had a serious talk: no
    Missed someone: always do
    Hugged someone: yes
    Fought with your parents: no
    [Personal]

    Who is your role model: Jesus
    What are some of your pet peeves: the way everyone and their mother drives- fast, rudely and illegally, and stupid and unsafe...basically, me and driving have a love/hate relationship...there are others- hang out with me and I will probably let you know some more when they occur because I can't think of them now


    I would like to pause in this survey because I just received a phone call from my friend Troy who is at the hospital with his dad who is suffering from a possible brain anuerism (sp?). Please pray for Andy Toivola and his family.

    Do you want to get married: yeah baby
    Do you want kids: yes
    Do you believe you know the person whom you will marry at this point in time: no idea
    Are you happy with you: not completely

    Are you happy with your life: not completely
    If you could change something in your life right now, what would it be: have more money

    Would you ever pierce your nose or tongue? no
    Be serious or be funny? a mix of both
    [Your personal 411]

    name: Sara Elizabeth Lightbody
    age: 24
    where do you live: Arden Hills, MN
    Bestfriend(s): for the time being, although she's got her Nate and Crew..Em tops the list....

    Friend you can't stand but couldn't live without: umm...
    Friend you fight the most with: I don't fight with my friends!
    Friend you never fight with: NEVER!
    Sweetest friend: awww....umm...I think you all are!
    Loudest friend: E-Fo, maybe and Jen (Bobo)???
    Most talent: seriously, that's way too hard
    Most outgoing: Chaz
    [Life]

    What's your outlook on life: God is in control
    Do you enjoy life: yes
    How could your life be better: more money...SAD!!!! grr...
    Are you miserable over anything right now: no
    Are you worried about anything right now: no

    [Questions]
    Favorite scene from a movie: not coming up with one, sorry
    Would you ever go on a reality television show: not likely
    Would you ever spend 400 dollars on one pair of jeans: whoa, baby! I better get at least 10 pairs for that!
    do you love Christ: YES
    do you live for Him in every way: I make a feeble effort
    ever been on a missions trip: no :(
    how many pets do you have?: none
    how many siblings?: just my big bro Dave
    last time u were grounded: never
    last thing u ate: Wheat Thins...my new addiction since the summer
    what time is it: ha, that's funny...the second time...it's 10:24AM...geesh, this is taking a long time
    are u happy this is over: um...it's not though
    When was the last time you wanted to tell someone you loved them, but couldn't: not sure
    Dreamed: I had a dream...mm...yesterday morning I think and then I woke up late....I forgot it though, sorry

    Are you the center of attention or the wallflower: sometimes one, sometimes the other
    What type of automobile do you drive: Kia Rio Cinco and a 77 passenger International School Bus
    Would you rather be with friends or on a date: Friends...until the right guy comes along of course
    Where is the best hangout: where my friends are, duh

    Do you have a job: yes I do!
    Do you attend church: yes
    Do you like being around people: yes
    Who...

    01. Have you known the longest: my parents obviously
    02. Do you argue the most with: ???
    03. Do you always get along with: pretty much everyone...that's scriptural you know...as much as possible, be at peace with everyone
    04. Is the most trustworthy: y'all are
    05. Makes you laugh the most: yeah, pretty much you all do
    06. Has been there through all the hard times: God
    07. Has the coolest parents: most of you

    08. Has the scariest siblings: no one
    09. Is the most blunt: usually, me
    10. Is the smartest: man, I can't answer these questions!
    Personal... (why are so many numbers missing?)

    07. Ever wanted to get revenge on someone because they hurt you: forgive and forget
    16. What is your favorite part of your physical appearance: my hair, on a good day
    17. What is your favorite part of your emotional being? laughing, caring

    Current...
    Current Mood: calm, relaxed
    Current Music: KTIS, which is actually currently talking
    Current Taste: nothing
    Current Make-up: just foundation
    Current Hair: I already told you...and it's still wet in a messy ball
    Current Smell: that I smell? or that is on me?....I suppose just my conditioner in my hair
    Current thing I ought to be doing: sleeping
    Current Desktop Picture: well, my Webshots changes it...so let me check...it's a pic of a bunch of staffers with paint on their face for Capture the Flag
    Current Favorite Artist: Bethany Dillon, Watermark, Joy Williams, The Swift, me and Emily
    Current Favorite Group: see last question
    Current Book you're reading: no me gusta leer
    Current CD in CD Player: um, I just took it out, so none, but last was a new Vineyard worship one, Shout to the Earth
    Current DVD in player: most recent was "You Got Served" and "13 Going On 30"...movie days with Em rock!
    Current Color Of Toenails: au natural
    Current Refreshment: I think I'm about to go get me a Coke
    Current Worry: ???
    Current Facial Expression: none, I'm just looking at the screen and thinking intently about what I am typing

    P.S. this took me 50 minutes! It's a good thing I didn't have anything better to do....off to nap time now!

    Sunday, September 26, 2004

    the latest...co-written.... (I know...you can't WAIT to hear it!!!)
    You Are My Lord

    Early morning
    I rise to praise your name
    The day stretches before me
    So much to be done
    But before I fly into the whirlwind of life
    I come to Your throne
    And say

    You are my Lord
    I run to You
    I give my all to Your gentle call
    Please grant Your grace
    And let me see Your face
    With all my heart I’ll seek You everyday

    Father in Heaven
    My life is still so young
    This journey can feel so long
    And I’m weary from the race
    But You’ve given me a plan and destiny
    So no matter what
    I’ll say

    You are my Lord
    I run to You
    I give my all to Your gentle call
    Please grant Your grace
    And let me see Your face
    With all my heart I’ll seek You everyday

    Thursday, September 23, 2004

    Tuesday, September 21, 2004

    an update

    For those of you who knew I was talking to Pastor Dave today and want to know.....and for everyone else reading that I should tell as well...
    Yup, I got together with Dave today and we just talked about the position that I may be filling....the form it may take...what he thinks...what I think especially ie: direction in life, calling etc. We just chatted, got an idea of stuff. At this point, it's still to be thought about and will take some time to come into place. Another one of the leaders is also interested and basically what Dave was left with was that we are very different and he needs to think it out. It's possible we may even both do it in a way and our roles would be focused differently and also leaving me some space for worship which would be a direction we would take before too long. So that's where it's at. Nothing bad...definitely good. Just nothing definite. May the Lord's Will be done.
    P.S. continue to leave me comments, and please do so if you haven't.....on any and every post! I love to read it!!!!

    Sunday, September 19, 2004

    All who are weak, all who are weary
    Come to the rock, come to the fountain
    All who have sailed on the rivers of heartache
    Come to the sea, come on be set free
    If You lead me Lord I will follow
    Where You lead me Lord I will go
    Come and heal me Lord I will follow
    Where You lead me Lord I will go
    I will go I will go

    Song: Invitacion Fountain
    Album: If You Say Go
    Written By: Michael J. Pritzl
    Copyright: © 2000 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing

    Saturday, September 18, 2004

    comments.....please.....

    Hey...I know you people are reading this....but I have no idea who!!! Could you leave me comments and let me know that you are investing time reading about my life? And please share what you have to say about certain things. I feel like I'm all alone here...but I do know that SOMEONE is reading.....who are you??? Let me know what you have to say about my life!

    Wednesday, September 15, 2004

    Crown @ NW soccer

    Alan wanted me to put a pic of him on here:

    SYATP

    (Thanks to the website of NWC where I found this pic!...obviously, it's not from today

    I still remember my 8th grade year...the first time I heard of See You at the Pole. I was nervously excited about it. My dad brought me to Chippewa at 7am. No one was there. It was sad. We sat in the car and prayed and then he took me out to breakfast and back to school. I found out later that they actually met at 7:30..oops, oh well. But when I got to MV, I made sure to make it. I was always encouraged to see the turn out and excited to take the opportunity to pray and befriend other Christians in my school. I wish I could still take part in it today!
    This morning as I dropped off the kids at MV, it almost brought tears to my eyes (touching tears) to see a group of kids gather around the flagpole in the pouring rain. It brought back memories of my faith and involvement in high school and it excited me to see kids do it today. Our nation needs kids who will stand up like that and take the time to pray for their nation, their school, each other....I hope that this is something that they live out daily, or are learning to live out daily and proclaim out at times other than the third Wednesday of the school year.....Kudos and thanks to those students who stood out in the rain....at MV, around the area....and around the nation. "God let us be a generation that seeks Your face, O God of Jacob."

    Tuesday, September 14, 2004

    funny...

    Maybe not as amusing to people as if you played it on the piano as much as I did in Junior High....but a funny (to me) rendition of any Christian's favorite song! :-P
    http://my.homewithgod.com/heavenlymidis/songbook/friends.html
    The drum is my favorite part.

    the right place at the right time

    Make Me a Blessing
    Words by Ira B. Wilson
    Music by George S. Schuler

    Out on the highways and byways of life,
    Many are the weary and sad;
    Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,
    Making the sorrowing glad.

    Make me a blessing, make me a blessing;
    Out of my life may Jesus shine.
    Make me a blessing, O Saviour I pray,
    Make me a blessing to someone today.
    Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love,
    Tell of His pow'r to forgive;
    Others will trust Him if only you prove
    True every moment you live.

    Make me a blessing, make me a blessing;
    Out of my life may Jesus shine.
    Make me a blessing, O Saviour I pray,
    Make me a blessing to someone today.
    Give as 'twas given to you in your need,
    Love as the Master loved you;
    Be to the helpless a helper indeed,
    Unto your mission be true.

    Make me a blessing, make me a blessing;
    Out of my life may Jesus shine.
    Make me a blessing, O Saviour I pray,
    Make me a blessing to someone today.

    Ever think about how EASY it can be sometimes to be a blessing or offer a blessing to someone. Sometimes all it takes is being at the right place at the right time and being willing. A lot of times we have to seek things out and make a conscious effort and choice, complete an action, give something, sacrifice, but sometimes the opportunities come right to you and can be so effortless.
    I have two examples. They happened at about the same time, one yesterday, one today, while I was in between schools on my afternoon route and had plenty of time to kill. I had to decide where to sit. Yesterday I didn't put much thought in it, but it ended up I was able to help a stranded motorist where I was at. As for today, I will share my example... I decided to go to Rainbow Foods because I wanted to buy a lemonade. I go there often and I go in there not really thinking about it. I got in line, just being patient. I was behind a man and a woman that were buying simply a bunch (bundle? what do you call it?) of bananas. I wasn't paying much attention until I realized there was a delay. I wasn't in a hurry, so I didn't care. But then I realized the lady was counting out change. Finally she said, "okay, just take one of them off". The cashier said something like, "ok, but I have to re-ring the whole thing, I can't just subtract one banana, hang on", I noticed she had one dollar bill, a bunch of dimes and nickels and penny on the counter. I was like....hold up...."how much change do you need?" They thought for a second, and said, "20 cents." I was like, "holy moly! 20 cents!" I reached into my purse and said, "here, have a quarter!" and it was like it meant the world to them. I mean how frustrating to only come to a store to buy bananas and you can't because you can't manage to pull out $2.65. All it took was a quarter from my change purse- what's that worth to me? Oh, I might have bought a newspaper that would have been thrown away at the end of the day! I was happy to have been able to do something...she said "thank you, God bless you" and I was just thinking, "God bless YOU!" :-D
    Anyway...pay attention to the opportunities to bless someone...ask the Lord to bring them...and seek them out yourself as well...you may find that the blessings return...and then, "every blessing You pour out, I'll turn back to PRAISE!"

    P.S. Sorry Alan...my camera battery died, so I can't get the pic up yet.
    P.P.S. LEAVE ME COMMENTS on the other post for today...(about the church job!)

    "Whoa GOD!".....prayer request....

    So a while back I mentioned that I needed more work. But more so, I've gotten to the point in my life where I am not so sure if I am as content in what I am doing. For the past two years, God has brought what I feel, exactly what I needed into my life: a well paying job (with benefits) that I enjoy, a church to use my gifts, worship and attend- that helps pay the bills, and the opportunity to still work at camp in the summer. It has been amazing and I have been content in it, for the fact that: I always wanted to do something different "for a couple years" when I was out of school...and still work at camp. I haven't necessarily used my degree (worth $80,000 and for which I am now paying loans up the wazoo) and there have been times when I was holding onto those jobs for dear life because they each could have slipped away too easily....and God has been faithful and full of blessings. Now, heading back into the fall I'm beginning to wonder if the "opportunity" I was waiting for was going to come. (I NEVER look for jobs....they ALWAYS come to me!) I haven't gone looking for anything, but I know I need something else...something different...something more...something permanent...something real.
    Well, my friend, Chaz has been the youth pastor at River Of Life Church. This is basically the church I grew up in, my dad was the pastor from the time I was 4 until I was 11 and I continued on the quiz team, in the youth group there, and of course maintained the friendships. Over the past year I occasionally helped out with the youth group and have been looking forward to getting more involved this year. Chaz has been interested in gettng a job in Utah, and on Sunday announced that he has accepted a job there and....is leaving this week!!! Therefore the church needs some one to help out there! (Just a little bit! ;)) I immediately knew that would mean more responsibility for myself and the other helpers. We are going to meet on Wednesday to discuss that. Well, this morning I decided to ask Chaz what the church was looking at as far as hiring...etc...perhaps I have a friend...I was just curious. He says, "come over to church, Pastor Dave and I want to talk to you" I did. Just now, this morning. And basically they told me that they want someone to step in who is familiar, who can continue, stick around, etc..and just this morning, I was the one who sparked them....soo.....they wanted to see what I thought...and well, I'm definitely a bit shocked..and nervous....yet open. A lot has yet to be figured out and waited on and discussed...I would have to continue with the bus driving and fit in 20-25 hours and be done at CPC(which would work fine) in order to be there on Sundays and also step into a role as a worship leader...but I guess that is where it's at....up to me to "discern and pray" and therefore, I ask you to join me. This could be HUGE..and exciting and amazing...but a bunch of other things too...and I need a clear path from the Lord. Ahh....I'm biting my finger nails!!!!.........

    Friday, September 10, 2004

    proud cousin...GO COUGS!



    Just in case you haven't ever heard me brag about my big cousin Sam (who is one year younger than me) I'm going to do so right now. He plays football for Washington State and it sure looks like a promising year for recognition for him. My uncle hopes that he will be drafted to the NFL...and play for the Panthers (they live in North Carolina right now!) or, of course for the Vikings....how exciting would that be!
    Here is a sweet article that was written about him and just posted online:
    Sam Lightbody Not So
    Another article I found said this, "And Sam Lightbody, the front-runner to win the Ironic Name of the Year Award, is 6-9, 320 pounds." :-D


    On an unrelated note, Emily and I went to see Watermark at Northwestern Book Store last night. They did a live performance and a CD signing. It was great. They are very talented and their music is beautiful- I really enjoy it live. We weren't going to stay for the signing because we were going somewhere else, but we ended up getting in the front of the line without really trying so I quick went and bought the new CD and we got their autographs. We told them how much we appreciate what they do and that we sing My Heart, Your Home and they said we should sing it for them! :) But Em said, "um, you guys do a better job!" So then we went over to our friends' the Galls' house because we wanted to give them a copy of our CD and we visited there for about 2 hours. Good times. Good night. I love that girl. :) Glad we are both home.
    I'm glad it's Friday! Have a good one y'all!
    "It was in the way You came as a lowly babe, that Your glory was displayed
    And it was in the sacrifice of purest life, it was in Your Father's will obeyed
    The perfect Lamb that was slain and there's the glory of Your name
    No other one, no other way for me to see You took my place, You are the way
    And there's the glory of Your name, Yes, there's the glory of Your name"
    The Glory of Your Name, Watermark

    Wednesday, September 08, 2004

    What to say,

    ... what to say...haven't said much lately, have I? I think my life is too boring. I have been home for two and a half weeks now. School has been in session, offically, one week. Currently I am driving a morning bus route that goes to Mounds View, Chippewa (both of which I attended!) and St. John's. They are all very nice routes. So far, so good. I wanted to get a special ed route again cuz they are cool, and then I will get more hours. But because of my seniority, it just didn't work out that way. So in the afternoon, I decided to be a stand-by driver. Which means they can send me just about anywhere, or I can sit there and get paid for two hours. So far I have gone somewhere everyday. They haven't been bad though. Yet I wouldn't mind just sitting there once in awhile. :)
    Last weekend was Labor Day Family Camp. Always a good time. I think I interacted more with campers than in previous years...and that was cool. I worked in the craft shop, nursery (woot for Seth Watts and Kelli and Amy Stranz!), drove the tubing boat, hung out with teens...and Stranzs and Galls and Vanasses and St. Croix and Menomonie people..yeah..played some volleyball and Catch Phrase... :) For about an hour or so, late one night, Em and I sat down at the piano and just sang some worship songs for whoever listened. That was great...just gettin' us more pumped up for our up and coming CD. We both have been working on some writing. And if we haven't told you already...this "album" will be solely songs that we have written (or some that our friends have written or helped us write). You may be hearing before too long how you can obtain a copy of this CD. It is still a long ways off, but we can not afford to give it out, like we did the last one!
    Just got home from youth group at River of Life. They are going to Valleyfair on Sunday. I haven't been there in, I think, seven years! So I think I will go! :)
    I think that's all I have to say. I found a sweet new, beautiful song. It's called I Need You, by The Swift:

    My heart is restless in me, my wings are all worn out
    I'm walking in the wilderness, and I cannot get out
    I need You, Oh, I need You, Blessed Savior come
    I need You, Oh, I need You, fill the every longing of my soul

    Oh how I need You, Lord, I need Your perfect Word
    With tearful eyes to see the sin that I afford
    I need to weep and pray for all the thousand ways that I have failed You just today

    My bed is soaked with sadness, my sadness has no end
    A downward spiral of despair that I keep falling in
    I need You, Oh I need You, to You my soul shall fly
    I need You, Oh, I need You, Yaweh, how I love You more than life

    Your silence is like death to me
    So won't You hear my desparate plea
    Today my soul is soaring way over mountains high
    Though I can see the valleys, they're all just passing by
    It's not that I am stronger, look at my feeble wings
    But I've been lifted higher, Yaweh's lifted me in His own strength

    Oh how I love You, Lord, I love Your perfect Word
    With tearful eyes to see the God who always will endure
    Now I will celebrate for all the thousand ways that you have shown me grace
    And made my heart in grace to stay, You've made my heart in grace to stay
    Lord, make my heart in grace to stay
    I need You, Oh, I need You