Christmas Vacation turning into HLE work-ation

Well today would be my forth day of work in a row...five more to go and I get a day off. That would be NINE days of working in a row....is there a law against that? Not many people do that, except for work-a-holics! And thankfully, I'm not one of those...I just am a part-time/seasonal worker who has to work nine days in a row because her boss said so and decided to exploit the fact that I'm available. It's not like I have anything else to do...right! ha! whatever!

The only nice thing is that I have a paycheck that will be coming to me next week . But knowing that my Christmas break was spent mostly at the Holy Land Experience and not with my family is really annoying. Don't get me wrong, I love the people I work with (well most--some of them are just plain strange), but I don't really want to spend Christmas with them!

So off I go BACK to the HLE for another 7 hour day...walking around doing nothing. All of this just for money....it makes you do the strangest things....

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.