I can't believe it's.....
CHRISTMAS
merry Christmas =)
Monday, December 19, 2005
my friends...a long and toilsome week.....
what a joy to finally be able to say "I'm going home tomorrow!" I've been waiting all week to say that. However, the impending thought of having to study and OWN one last exam lingers on the forefront of my thoughts. The droopy eyelids and aching shoulders don't help with that.
Yesterday during service I learned why it's important to anticipate things.
The process of anticipation is a means of preparation.
I'm anticipating tomorrow when I'll finally get to go home cuz I know I'll be totally prepared to enjoy a stupendous winter break.
something I wrote about two years ago that I often forget...
So i know this big guy. He's easy to talk to and He's a great listener. Whenever i'm in trouble He always lays a hand on my shoulders and tells me that everything will be ok, cuz He knows how to make it right. He likes to challenge me in my life to help me become a stronger more faithful person and because He loves me more than any other person in the entire world, I welcome the trials, tribulations, and blessings of each day. In my confusion He makes everything so clear for me. In my frustrations He knows how to calm my inner being. When i ask for patience, He gives me the excat remedy i need. If i ask him for anything, i just gotta believe that he'll grant my request and it shall be given to me because He knows what i need. The one thing i never regret is falling in love with Him. I bet you know Him too.
what a joy to finally be able to say "I'm going home tomorrow!" I've been waiting all week to say that. However, the impending thought of having to study and OWN one last exam lingers on the forefront of my thoughts. The droopy eyelids and aching shoulders don't help with that.
Yesterday during service I learned why it's important to anticipate things.
The process of anticipation is a means of preparation.
I'm anticipating tomorrow when I'll finally get to go home cuz I know I'll be totally prepared to enjoy a stupendous winter break.
something I wrote about two years ago that I often forget...
So i know this big guy. He's easy to talk to and He's a great listener. Whenever i'm in trouble He always lays a hand on my shoulders and tells me that everything will be ok, cuz He knows how to make it right. He likes to challenge me in my life to help me become a stronger more faithful person and because He loves me more than any other person in the entire world, I welcome the trials, tribulations, and blessings of each day. In my confusion He makes everything so clear for me. In my frustrations He knows how to calm my inner being. When i ask for patience, He gives me the excat remedy i need. If i ask him for anything, i just gotta believe that he'll grant my request and it shall be given to me because He knows what i need. The one thing i never regret is falling in love with Him. I bet you know Him too.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
forever with you ever the same......
I was sitting in philosophy discussion this past friday listening about postmodernism when I received an answer to some questions I've been having lately. A while back I was talking to a friend about what it means to be a child of God. In a book that I've been reading the answer is that we make conscious decisions... but is that really it?
I was listening to our discussion on postmodernism when my TA told us that he doesnt believe in the existence of people due to his insane research for his disertation. By then our discussion was so out of hand it was rather overwhelming. At that point I realized that part of being a child of God is having a child like faith. Some of the most complicated situations are answered by the most simple things. In our minds we have so many convoluted questions and the answer is often yes, no or wait. I think it's the sins in our lives that makes the little problems in our lives such a big deal. When we come to terms with life issues...the answers are often found in one word or something simple...an answer that even a child could tell you.
we may become more intellegent as we age but that could also mean we grow further from being a child of God. So what they say was right...we did learn everything necessary for life when we were in kindergarten.
I was sitting in philosophy discussion this past friday listening about postmodernism when I received an answer to some questions I've been having lately. A while back I was talking to a friend about what it means to be a child of God. In a book that I've been reading the answer is that we make conscious decisions... but is that really it?
I was listening to our discussion on postmodernism when my TA told us that he doesnt believe in the existence of people due to his insane research for his disertation. By then our discussion was so out of hand it was rather overwhelming. At that point I realized that part of being a child of God is having a child like faith. Some of the most complicated situations are answered by the most simple things. In our minds we have so many convoluted questions and the answer is often yes, no or wait. I think it's the sins in our lives that makes the little problems in our lives such a big deal. When we come to terms with life issues...the answers are often found in one word or something simple...an answer that even a child could tell you.
we may become more intellegent as we age but that could also mean we grow further from being a child of God. So what they say was right...we did learn everything necessary for life when we were in kindergarten.
Monday, December 05, 2005
once in a lifetime....
time to do my blog some justice....and what better way to do that than to share about my dearest mother.
if opposites attract that would be my mom and dad. dont get me wrong there are many things they have in common...but if it weren't for my mom, I think a lot of stuff that my dad likes now, he wouldn't enjoy so much if it weren't for my mom.
my mom and I don't always meet eye to eye but she's definitely right beside my dad as my most favorite people in the world. why you might ask...
a few things about my mom that I really love about her...and sometimes dislike at the same time.
she is....
honest: I'm not sure if this is the right word. Maybe blunt cuts it better. If you want a mouth that doesn't know sugar coated words....that's my mom. I think my mom's honesty has shaped a lot of my personality. I can always count on my mom to give me an honest opinion about anything I ask her. She's a great distinguisher of nonsense and meaningful things. When I was younger I use to think it was a really annoying quality about my mom but the older I get, the more I realize that it's a sign of her wisdom and I'm growing to appreciate this aspect of her.
passionate: My mom knows what she likes. Next to her family is her love for tennis. She's probably twice as good as most men her age and she's completely dedicated to playing the sport. I had to remind her that her shoulder was injured to keep her from playing tennis....but it was probably the fear of never being able to play again that kept her from the sport. I really admire this about her. It's life-enriching to have something to be passionate about whether it's a sport, a food or your faith. She's a good example of what it means to truly pursue something.
balanced: I think this is something that's easily lacking in our lives. Not so with my mom. She values working hard as much as she does resting. I'm not sure if it's possible but sometimes I feel like my mom sleeps as much as she works. She's by far the most hard working person I know of. Whatever she does, she does to the best of her ability that she knows how to. When she comes home she doesnt like to talk about work. Her favorite past times are reading, watching tv and amusing the family. My mom shows me that it's possible to lead a very balanced life and it's often necessary.
cheers to the best mom in the world.
time to do my blog some justice....and what better way to do that than to share about my dearest mother.
if opposites attract that would be my mom and dad. dont get me wrong there are many things they have in common...but if it weren't for my mom, I think a lot of stuff that my dad likes now, he wouldn't enjoy so much if it weren't for my mom.
my mom and I don't always meet eye to eye but she's definitely right beside my dad as my most favorite people in the world. why you might ask...
a few things about my mom that I really love about her...and sometimes dislike at the same time.
she is....
honest: I'm not sure if this is the right word. Maybe blunt cuts it better. If you want a mouth that doesn't know sugar coated words....that's my mom. I think my mom's honesty has shaped a lot of my personality. I can always count on my mom to give me an honest opinion about anything I ask her. She's a great distinguisher of nonsense and meaningful things. When I was younger I use to think it was a really annoying quality about my mom but the older I get, the more I realize that it's a sign of her wisdom and I'm growing to appreciate this aspect of her.
passionate: My mom knows what she likes. Next to her family is her love for tennis. She's probably twice as good as most men her age and she's completely dedicated to playing the sport. I had to remind her that her shoulder was injured to keep her from playing tennis....but it was probably the fear of never being able to play again that kept her from the sport. I really admire this about her. It's life-enriching to have something to be passionate about whether it's a sport, a food or your faith. She's a good example of what it means to truly pursue something.
balanced: I think this is something that's easily lacking in our lives. Not so with my mom. She values working hard as much as she does resting. I'm not sure if it's possible but sometimes I feel like my mom sleeps as much as she works. She's by far the most hard working person I know of. Whatever she does, she does to the best of her ability that she knows how to. When she comes home she doesnt like to talk about work. Her favorite past times are reading, watching tv and amusing the family. My mom shows me that it's possible to lead a very balanced life and it's often necessary.
cheers to the best mom in the world.