Christmas Season

This parol is made out of capiz shells, beautiful isn't it!

So, I made it back to Tally safely....even though I have to say that there are people out there who SHOULD NOT be allowed to drive. They just do not understand the reason for breaks and slowing down before you break. oh well...what can you do? Now I am procrastinating again...and should probably start my speeches...so I better go do that...sad.

Christmas Season

It's Christmas time and it is hard to focus on school as my mind is remembering how colorful this season is in the Philippines. These lanterns are proudly hung everywhere and on homes, some light up and others are made out of paper. They symbolize the star that led the 3 Kings to Jesus, reminding us of the true reason to celebrate this time of year. :)

Freedom

God I have taken the burden once again,
Placed it on my back and tried to stand.
But I'm falling, tripping, and panicking under the load.
This heavy load that tries to crush my spirit,
Tries to blind my eyes so I will loose my way and look away from You.
Where are You in the midst of my stupidity?
Are You calling for me or walking from me?

God I want to take it off,
Lord I want to give it up to You.
But I am so weak,
Unable to lift if from my shoulders.

Will You once again take this burden off my back?
Will You once again forgive my sin?
Will you once again carry me in Your arms,
Protect me and love me through Your grace?
Will You help me?


Carrie, My precious child.
I am Elohim, the Stong, Faithful, and Only True God.
Why do you doubt My promises?
I am El-Roi, the God who sees and understands.
I see you and know your struggling.
I will not leave nor forsake you,
For you are Mine.

I gave everything for you--I gave up My Son for you.
I forgave your sin and wiped you clean!
You need not fear or struggle with your flesh--I have conquered it!
You are free!

I am Jehovah-Rohi, the Lord your Shepherd.
I will take your burden.
I will carry you.
I have forgiven you.
You are my daughter,
Forever.

Guitar talent needed

I love acoustic worship music! I want to learn to play...so I can worship through song and instrument.

Third Day Cowboy and Tina the Llama

Thank you sooo much Brigitte for letting me go to the Third Day concert tonight! It was amazing! I am in love with them now and want the cowboy base guitarist guy to sign my arm. He totally rocked the concert. He would randomly walk around while he played poking people and dancing...it was great! He made me smile because is was so odd, and they are the people who make life interesting and definitely more fun. :)

Toby Mac was supposed to be there, but his wife went into labor. I was disappointed, but hey, what can ya do? You have a son on the way! :) Congrats TMac! Anyways...apparently he still wants to perform for Tally, so they are going to give us free tickets to his concert! I am so pumped about this! I would love to see him rap live! "So if you're wonderin' why I continue to try my, skills at this rap game, girl, I can't get enough..." True.

There was a new band that opened for them called Day of Fire, they were pretty good...a little too rocky at times for me, but a great band. The lead singer liked dancing with his fist, so Kyle and I actually created a dance after his moves!! It was sweet. Someday it will be shown to the world.

That reminds me...Napoleon Dynamite has to be one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. The quotes are amazing, it contains a pet llama, and has sweet dance moves. So in honor of this epic film I will have to post a few quotes:

Kip: Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter.
Napoleon: Since when, Kip? You have the worst reflexes of all time.
K: Try and hit me, Napoleon.
N: What?
K: I said come down here and see what happens if you try and hit me.

N: [drinks glass of milk] The defect in this one is bleach.
FFA Judge No. 1: That's right.
N: Yessssssssss.
N: [drinks second glass of milk] This one tastes like the cow got into an onion patch.
FFA Judge No. 2: Correct.
N: Yessssssssss.

N: I see you're drinking 1% milk. Is that because you think you're fat? Because you're not. You could probably be drinking whole milk.

Uncle Rico : So how are things going with you and your girlfriend?
Kip : Well, I think it's getting pretty serious. We chat online for like two hours a day so yeah, you could say it's getting pretty serious.

N: Tina, you fat lard, come get some DINNER!... Tina, eat. Food. Eat the FOOD!

Don: Vote for Summer.
N: Yeah, right, I'm not voting for her.
D: Then who you gonna vote for?
N: I'm voting for Pedro Sanchez, who do you think? [Don scoffs and walks away]
N: Hey, Don. Can I have one of those buttons? [Don hands Napoleon a "Vote 4 Summer" button] [Napoleon tosses it across the hall, stares at Don, and runs away]

Sweet.