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Thursday, September 6
Thursday, August 30
If you could soldier on
Headstrong into the storm
I’ll be here waiting on the other side
Don’t look back
The road is long
The first days of the war are gone
Take back your former throne and turn the tide
Cause if you never leave home, never let go
You’ll never make it to the great unknown till you
Keep your eyes open, my love
So tell me you’re strong, tell me you see
I need to hear it, can you promise me to
Keep your eyes open, my love
Just past the circumstance
The first light, a second chance
No child could ever dance the way you do, oh
Tear down the prison walls
Don’t start the curtain call
Your chains will never fall until you do
Cause if you never leave home, never let go
You’ll never make it to the great unknown till you
Keep your eyes open, my love
So show me your fire, show me your heart
You know I’ll never let you fall apart if you
Keep your eyes open, my love
Open up
Open up
Open up your eyes
The weight is unbroken
Open up
Open up
Open up your eyes
Keep your eyes open
Don’t let the night become the day
Don’t take the darkness to the grave
I know pain is just a place
The will has been broken
Don’t let the fear become the hate
Don’t take the sadness to the grave
I know the fight is on the way
When the sides have been chosen
Cause if you never leave home, never let go
You’ll never make it to the great unknown
Open up your eyes
Keep your eyes open
So tell me you’re strong, tell me you see
I need to hear it, can you promise me to
Keep your eyes open, my love
So show me your fire, show me your heart
You know I’ll never let you fall apart if you
Keep your eyes open, my love
Keep your eyes (Keep your eyes open)
Tuesday, August 28
I've realized lately how often I overlook the little things. Awhile back I tried to start blogging with themes for different days and, I think I should go back to that - at least, go back to the Things I Love Thursdays.
So many times I take the time to pray, as in pray for things or pray for people. But, I forget to just spend time in worship. I forget to just stand in awe of God and worship.
And, this is a super short post. But just an update to say that hopefully there were soon be more updates of me noting the little things that I love and make me thankful!
So many times I take the time to pray, as in pray for things or pray for people. But, I forget to just spend time in worship. I forget to just stand in awe of God and worship.
And, this is a super short post. But just an update to say that hopefully there were soon be more updates of me noting the little things that I love and make me thankful!
Monday, July 2
(I don't even think he put that much thought into it but...)
I mentioned to Q that I might go to Gateway, and he was like, "Good!"
I was like, "Oh.. you want me to leave??!"
And, he said, "I want you to grow"
I think that's kinda what its all about :)
I mentioned to Q that I might go to Gateway, and he was like, "Good!"
I was like, "Oh.. you want me to leave??!"
And, he said, "I want you to grow"
I think that's kinda what its all about :)
Thursday, June 28
Next to cross off on the checklist... Quit a Job.
Yesterday I accepted an assistant houseparent position at Gateway Woods! This means that after 5 years (and a few months), I'm quitting the Trails. And I'm glad to say that it is definitely more sweet than bitter :) The Trails and I had a bumpy relationship at times.
There were the good memories (and they definitely outweigh the bad)....
-playing frisbee in the parking lot (until we didn't throw to Steven and he told on us)
-playing frisbee in the kitchen with roll baskets
-throwing rolls in general
-breaking a strainer because we used it as a bat for baseball.. and then seeing that strainer a year later and realizing they were still using it without the handle!
-making "how to" videos.... how to roll silverware, how to fold napkins, etc.
-stacking the tables (3 high)
-the Scottish dinner!
- checking the back dock (the term we used to go hangout out back)
-Addison and I creating history for every item at the Trails.. "Do you know the history of this ice machine? Well... when the titanic hit that iceberg, it really shredded things up and Leonardo DiCaprio was there collecting shards of ice which he later sold on the black market. The Trails was lucky enough to take park in a shady deal giving them an unlimited supply back during World War II, and they haven't run out yet!!"
-the coffee pots having disco parties in the club
-Cool Club
And, there were the bad....
-being unable to hold in my tears after Emily attacked me with vicious yelling (heh)
-dumping a full silverware tub, and the party already being so stressful that Kevin didn't even yell, he just helped me pick it up
-the bride blaming us for not being able to find the real piece in her fake cake!
-being blamed for every mistake every server made because I was the room leader and in charge (and could supposedly control everything)
-smelling like The Trails
Thankfully, I'm leaving on good terms. There were times when I wanted to walk out.. and I almost did. But, I'm glad I stuck it through those times. Instead of quitting when it would have been easy to quit.. I'm quitting when it's time. It was a great learning experience.. I was blessed to be able to get paid to hangout with my friends!
Yesterday I accepted an assistant houseparent position at Gateway Woods! This means that after 5 years (and a few months), I'm quitting the Trails. And I'm glad to say that it is definitely more sweet than bitter :) The Trails and I had a bumpy relationship at times.
There were the good memories (and they definitely outweigh the bad)....
-playing frisbee in the parking lot (until we didn't throw to Steven and he told on us)
-playing frisbee in the kitchen with roll baskets
-throwing rolls in general
-breaking a strainer because we used it as a bat for baseball.. and then seeing that strainer a year later and realizing they were still using it without the handle!
-making "how to" videos.... how to roll silverware, how to fold napkins, etc.
-stacking the tables (3 high)
-the Scottish dinner!
- checking the back dock (the term we used to go hangout out back)
-Addison and I creating history for every item at the Trails.. "Do you know the history of this ice machine? Well... when the titanic hit that iceberg, it really shredded things up and Leonardo DiCaprio was there collecting shards of ice which he later sold on the black market. The Trails was lucky enough to take park in a shady deal giving them an unlimited supply back during World War II, and they haven't run out yet!!"
-the coffee pots having disco parties in the club
-Cool Club
And, there were the bad....
-being unable to hold in my tears after Emily attacked me with vicious yelling (heh)
-dumping a full silverware tub, and the party already being so stressful that Kevin didn't even yell, he just helped me pick it up
-the bride blaming us for not being able to find the real piece in her fake cake!
-being blamed for every mistake every server made because I was the room leader and in charge (and could supposedly control everything)
-smelling like The Trails
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| Oh, the Scottish gents! |
Tuesday, June 26
God, You know where I've been
You were there with me then
You were faithful before
You'll be faithful again
I'm holding Your hand
God Your love is enough
You will pull me through
I'm holding onto You
God Your love is enough
I will follow You
I will follow You
[Let the Water's Rise by Mikeschair]
You were there with me then
You were faithful before
You'll be faithful again
I'm holding Your hand
God Your love is enough
You will pull me through
I'm holding onto You
God Your love is enough
I will follow You
I will follow You
[Let the Water's Rise by Mikeschair]
