Let me start off by exclaiming MY LIFE IS FANTASTIC!!!! Whew, now that that's out of my system..ahem. I'm not sure if I've always done this, but I try to title my blogs by a song. It's most often the song I'm currently listening to when it comes time to post a title. Tonight, I was listening to "Slumber" by Needtobreathe. I've never really listened to the words until today on my drive back to the glorious ole Ark City. It's meaning was very important to me. The song goes, "Days they force you back under those covers. Lazy mornings they multiply. But glory's waiting outside your window, so wake on up from your slumber and open up your eyes. Tongues are violent, personal and focused. Tough to beat with your steady mind. But hearts are stronger after broken, so wake on up from your slumber, and open up your eyes. All these victims stand in line for the crumbs that fall from the table, just enough to get by. All the while your invitation, "Wake on up from your slumber, come on open up your eyes"." This little bit of lyrics says a lot! But it reminds me that my life is wonderful just the way it is. I wouldn't change a thing, I am blessed. :) There are many, many other people out there that are struggling a whole lot more than I could even imagine. And instead of just recognizing this, we are being called to help those individuals who are less fortunate. Simply smiling and saying "Good morning" to that stranger you pass on the sidewalk can turn their bad day around.
My family and I recently traveled to Arizona for the Thanksgiving holiday. That place was so neat in November. It blew my mind that I was able to go swimming outside a night (ina non-heated pool). The climate is absolutely beautiful there!! I didn't have internet all week so instead of stress about getting all my school work completed, I waste time updating my blog..that's alright. I'm used to this way of life (still wouldn't change a thing!!).
I apologize if this was a little scattered about. You just got a peek inside of my head! :)
Love you all.
-Jess
