Break it up

*First of all, apparently Shakespeare invented the word "bump".  As if he wasn't already on my top ten list...

*The snow on the pass was lovely - to the point that limited visibility was okay with me.

*It's always a bit surreal to be home. I don't quite seem to fit here anymore -  and that's okay. Just...odd. 

*Catching up with Sarah was fantastic - I never realized how many problems could be solved over a bowl of hot queso.

*Mom introduced me to "The Miracle Maker"  - the life of Christ in...claymation? The skepticism was practically oozing out my pores. I had no desire to see it (probably because the last claymation  I saw was a scarring version of Runaway Ralph) ,but...it was beautiful. I'll even go so far as to recommend it. Oh, and when you watch it, pay attention to the music.

* "Unless you humble yourself like a small child..." Why is clinging to God such a blow to one's pride? Oh, the humanity.

* Getting mauled by my high schoolers = major highlight of the day

*I will never be a suave person. I've known this for a while now, but the plate of spaghetti just sort of drove it home for me...

*The body of Christ never fails to blow me away. Praise God.

Phos Hilaron

Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured

Who is th'immortal Father, heavenly, blest,

Holiest of Holies--Jesus Christ our Lord!

Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest;

The lights of evening round us shine;

We hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine.

Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung 

With undefiled tongue,

Son of our God, giver of life, alone:

Therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, thy own. Amen

8:00 am  

Today was about...

hating my alarm for going off when it was supposed to. talking with the Lord. getting excited about the rain. arriving early to all appointments. planning the future - how audacious of me. enjoying my housemates. opening the door to the flower man. a chat with a far off and dearly missed friend and a spot of tea with another. walking through puddles in my tevas. pursuing contentment. not paying attention to lecture. rehearsing Brahms - "hey slackers, jump on the crescendo train!". schedule issues - still unresolved. a message from my sister. a good cry. praising God. clean laundry - lots of it. friends in the house. being in friends houses. laughter. hugs. 

2:00 am

Today is about...

coming home again to more friends. more crying. more laughter. more edifying conversation with housemates. praying together. encouraging and being encouraged. enjoying the quiet of the house. being unable to sleep. needing help - being weak. Emmanuel.

Dear window,

thanks for letting the light in. 

Luke 11:34-36

Here it is. The first post. Emily says I really ought to post "something". And by "something" I know she really means "something clever". The trouble is that it's nearly 1 in the am and I haven't got anything to say - least of all something clever. So here I sit. Uncleverly dawdling away  on a broken down couch. I hope you're satisfied Em. Pardon me now as I toddle off to bed...