Learning Joy

 
This is the sign we saw as we entered La Push, WA, the Quileute Indian Reservation where Jacob lived in the Twilight books.

 
Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Forest, in Washington State

You Were an Outgoing Kid

When you were a kid, you had no problem expressing yourself. There’s a good chance you started talking early – and never stopped! You had a lot of friends, and unlike most kids, you weren’t shy around adults. You were well adjusted and confident. You enjoyed speaking up and participating.

When my mom was here to visit, she said Nicholas was a lot like me when I was little because he talks and talks. 🙂

Turn the page.
Can’t turn the light out.
Every word, every line
Carries to my soul.
Dark letters on a page
Singing so loud.
Where did I go wrong
Not to hear You?

Eighteen years,
I guess it was all right.
I let You do the thinking,
I’d just bide my time.
Father to son
Sunday hand-me-down.
Where did I go wrong
Not to hear Your song?

It’s a beautiful sound
Moving through the crowd.
Voices lifted up
On high for You.

It’s a beautiful song.
We’ve only just begun to understand.
Rediscovering You.

To have found You, and still be looking for You,
It’s “the soul’s paradox of love.”
You fill my cup, I lift it up for more.
I won’t stop now that I’m free.
I’ll be chasing You
Like You chase me.

It’s a beautiful sound
Moving through the crowd.
Voices lifted up
On high for You.

It’s a beautiful song.
We’ve only just begun to understand.
Rediscovering You.

Oh, something so beautiful.

It’s a beautiful sound
Moving through the crowd.
Voices lifted up
On high for You.

It’s a beautiful song.
We’ve only just begun to understand.
Rediscovering You.

It’s a beautiful sound
Moving through the crowd.
Voices lifted up
On high for You.

It’s a beautiful song.
We’ve only just begun to understand.
Rediscovering You.

It’s a beautiful sound
Moving through the crowd.
Voices lifted up
On high for You.

It’s a beautiful song.
We’ve only just begun to understand.
Rediscovering You.

Something tells me it’s all right.
You know it’s gonna be all right.

The Newsboys have a new song! It’s called “In the Hands of God”. You can listen to it here – www.facebook.com/pages/newsboys-official/33108412065. It’s a good one. 🙂
I was listening to music this afternoon and I heard Michael W. Smith’s “Come to the Cross”. I like that one, too. Do we focus too much on ourselves in our worship?
This weekend, some girlfriends & I went to Forks, WA. The trip there was beautiful. I was constantly reminded why I love it here. God is so amazing & His beautiful creation just makes my heart sing. Today in worship, I couldn’t stop thinking about how boundless the beauty of His creation is. I’ll post pictures soon of my trip!!

taken Christmas ’08

 
I had two shams but no extra pillows so I went to Target today and got some! They were only $4 each!! Jeff says, “More pillows I can’t use on the bed, right?” yup. sorry. but it’s pretty!!!