Uck! change

I know I need to post but I don't really know what to write. Church choir has started back up again and I am teaching bell choir this year too. Bell choir's first week was last week and I had only 4 students. Originally I wasn't going to teach unless I had 8 student for there are 8 note but as three of the kids are from last year and my newbie picked up all that we went over so quickly that I figured I would go for it. Hannah N has graciously agreed to help me teach. Thanks Hannah! You think of things that I don't see.

We have a new music minister now. I am still figuring out what exactly I think of him. He is still new and I am not one for change.

Change -that is my theme for this year. There have been numerous changes in things this year. The Andrews leaving and my house for starters. The summer didn't bring calm but more and more keeps happening. I am learning how to deal with change. All of it so far hasn't' been fun. But that is ok. God has been teaching me so graciously. I am learning that " all things" really do "work for good". Even things that we bring on ourselves. I went to a "Walk thru the Bible" conference last weekend and a man there said something that very much encouraged me. He said that God is in the business of refining us just as one who purifies gold. And the things that happen to us have to first go through Him. God is sovereign and everything that happens He first must allow. (I dearly hope my theology is right in this translation) Whether those things are just regular old trials, the things you have no control over, or the consequences of sin, God uses them to glorify Himself and conform us to His image. "Don't waist your life" by Piper also states this. (I am reading that right now btw)

How great is that? That no matter whether we bring it on ourselves or not God will use it for His glory. How sweet the words of Ps. 103! I am so thankful that no matter what I do, if I repent, He will forgive and have compassion as a father on his children.

I am looking back over some of the events of this year so far and am able to see how God has kept His promises. Ya know what? I can even see the negative promises from the warnings in Proverbs come to. Ya that one about pride and falling. It is such a comfort to know that He IS there. And I can see it even in the chastisement I get from His word.

"O Lord my God, Oh Jesus, thank you for fulfilling your word. Even if it is simply a Proverb coming to life."

There is a post for now. Rather a-typical but really when is a blog post of mine typical?

I haven't really been paying much attention to the presidentional ellection this year but yesterday I heard about Obama's running mate Biden. Of course if he is coupled with Obama then he can't be good and what I heard was distasteful to say the least. I was told, by those who keep up with it namely my pastor's wife, that he worked for and was a socialist. I have done a bit of research and haven't been able to find what she was talking about.....yet. But I did find this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Biden This site is his actual site.http://biden.senate.gov/ A quick look at his biography makes me think that Obama found his perfect match.

Quick Update

1) We watched, for the first time ever, one of our geckos (this one was Paragon I believe) molt.
2) Our house is officially being put back together. They started work early Wednesday worning. If I have heard correctly (haven't gotten to go around the corner) they have some new walls up!

On flying guitar we can go anywhere.....

As I sat thinking this day, which, mind you happens very little, rather too little actually, but anyway this thought popped into my cranium " I have this weird craving to write a blog post". Thus I am here.



Homework is eating me alive. Ok so not really I am just oober slow. I am going to have to find some way to ameliorate that problem. Physics is much, as in there is much of it, but not as hard as I thought. Spanish homework is done besides revision. Yeah ha!



I actually completed all of my subject today by around 1:00 pm. But I am trying to do as much work in a day as possible so there is yet physics in my lap.



Spanish is so far not that hard but I am afraid that I am not learning that much. Profesora Lana that is not due to you but rather my seeming inability to retain the knowledge that I accumulate during class. I don't know. I am probably learning more than I realize. That seems to be the case nine times out of ten. And be excited for me I throw in Spanish words at random during conversations and whatnot! That makes me happy.



I am thinking that maybe this evening I will watch a movie in Spanish with out English subtitles and see what all I can pick up on. Immersing oneself in "la lengua" is apparently the best way to learn.



Nicole is doing some better. In fact at this very moment she is working at the main branch library. She works this evening and tomorrow for a good stint of the day and four days this week. Her ulcer is healing and her mouth is healed to the point that normal people would have been healed about 3 days after her wisdom's removal. In other words she is a slow healer. Her pain meds don't' seem to be working anymore. At least this is what she is saying. If I remember correctly they also told me that the swelling is going down. I am sure she would enjoy some company so go pick up a book at that library, smile at her, and tell her you want her to get well soon.



I am thinking that this should be the... never mind I knew what I was going to say.



Today my God's sovereign hand I yet have two living youngsters. Earlier Beans, J. Alan and I went outside to play for you see today it is a beautiful 59degrees outside with a bright sunny sky. Katy popped her head out from our second story bathroom window to wave to say hello to the kids but she didn't remember to close the window. B/c of the fall in the garden, my youngest sibs are bad. It is just a fact. Thus, our escapades in the great outdoors were cut short. It wasn't long before the tears ceased and the Beans and J/A were back to their fun. Little did we know how much fun. After a period of time, I know not how much for I was engrossed in finishing my Physics, we became aware of the lack of two young presences. Voices, laughing, playing together, nicely! Upstairs! This is not a good thing, mind you, b/c it is always a sign of mischief. Bounding up the stairs I turned the corner to see the children in the bathroom playing but there is no mess er very little. How can such a thing be? The window. They are by the window. "Get downstairs!" They scurry off and I warily approach the sill. No, I did not yell nor was I angered. Why I was not I don't know. Maybe it was that I was relieved that only all the contents of our bathroom cupboards (more or less) were on the ground outside and not a body. "Breath in and out" yes I know how to breath in and out and somehow I did so and rather coolly too. I couldn't' tell you what I was thinking at the sight of the mess. I really don't know. I am alright. I highly doubt that I shall be scarred for eternity. What of the children, you ask? They made it out alive. In fact, they just keep going back to various things that they aren't supposed to be in. Like right now in the kitchen, the one who is into the coffee. I suppose I need to leave now. I have physics and children to take care of.
Hasta la vista, mi amigos!

One dark and story night so many years ago this day became something to be feared...

Happy Birthday Emma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to have the time to sit here and write an ode to Emma but I don't. So, instead, I say that my comment sections should help me. We love you dear!

Lady

La camara bonita es mia well I wish.....

My mom got a new little OLYPUS fe-350 wide off e-bay. Umm so how much do I love this brand of camera!? I have played with many a friends' camera on choir tour and else where and found that OPYMPUS is by far the best brand. A friend of mine has one a few years old but it still has better anti shake, shutters settings, and whatnot than some of our other friends' new models from other brands. Apparently this isn't the most expensive brand which is nice but its cameras take some pretty stinkin awsome pics! Now all we need is a memory card so I can take a gonzillion er so mom can take a gozillion pictures.

I now know what brand I am gonna buy when I invest in my beautiful slr or dslr or whatever is the biggest and bestest for my needs. Yahooo! Ya so I am just a bit excited. But who knows when I will bother buyin the silly thing. I don't need to buy anything. I need to save my money. I am going to be a poor college student next year. Don't spend money Lady. Save it girl, save it!

Psalm 19

Psalm 19
The Works and the Word of God.
For the choir director. A Psalm of David.

1The heavens are telling of the glory of God;

And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.

2Day to day pours forth speech,

And night to night reveals knowledge.

3There is no speech, nor are there words;

Their voice is not heard.

4Theirline has gone out through all the earth,

And their utterances to the end of the world

In them He has placed a tent for the sun,

5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;

It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.

6Its rising is from one end of the heavens,

And its circuit to the other end of them;

And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul;

The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

8The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;

The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;

The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.

10They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;

Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

11Moreover, by them Your servant is warned;

In keeping them there is great reward.

12Who can discern his errors?

Acquit me of hidden faults.

13Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins;

Let them not rule over me;

Then I will be blameless,

And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.

14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

Be acceptable in Your sight,

O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.