A New Year

Okay. First of all, I have a disclaimer. I know this post is filled with rather random things, and my thoughts don't all flow together, but I hope you can at least understand what I'm saying. And if you can't, don't worry. It's not the first time someone hasn't understood me. ;) I hope that something I wrote stands out to you, and means something to you. Even if it is all random and lacks all hope of organization. So, without further ado, welcome to my thoughts. My ramblings. And, try to enjoy. :)

It's snowing again. Oh, snow. There's so many things that come to my mind when I thing of snow. But today, one thing is more predominant than the rest. Today is the last day of a 2013. I can't believe time has gone by so fast. Some days, it seems like it was just a few weeks ago, when I was standing with all my friends (most of them) in the yard, laughing, talking about random things, and finally, having to say goodbye. Yet, other times, in seems like it's been years since then. But, back to snow. :)
Snow. It falls, and melts. Comes, and goes away. A new year has come, and gone away. Snow goes away, but we know it will come back. The new year ends, but we know another will come.

The New Year is a time of happiness, but a time of sadness too. The New Year is exciting, yet dreadful, wonderful, yet heart-wrenching. It's hope, and dread, peace, and anguish. It's full of so many emotions and thoughts, there's no possible way to explain them all.

I'm not much for New Year's resolutions, mostly because I either fail at them, or forget them before the end of January. But, if I were into New Year's goals or resolutions, I would probably form it around the song below.  The chorus says:
"I wanna live with abandon
Give You all that I am
Every part of my heart Jesus
I place in Your hands
I wanna live with abandon"

To me, these words are so powerful. They show so much passion, and excitement, and devotion. They show peace, and humility. They show fearlessness, and trust, and a selflessness beyond what my mind can comprehend.

If I were to write a goal for this New Year, maybe it wouldn't even be the chorus of this song...

But a prayer that God would give me the strength, and trust, and selflessness to sing this song.
And truly mean
Every.
Single.
Word.

So, now, my goal is not to live with abandon. My goal is to say "I want to live with abandon." And really, truly mean it. My goal is to learn to trust God in every single way. My goal is to know that his way is the best way. Even if it goes against everything I want. My goal is to trust completely. Entirely. Unknowingly. Always.

So that I can say "I want to live with abandon. I want to give all that I can. I want to give you myself. I want to offer to do whatever you want me to do. I want to see you change my world. I want to be part of you changing the world. I want to help like you. I want to love like you. I want to shine like you."

I want to say that. But I need God's help.

It's a goal that I need God's help with. Isn't that just down right funny?! My goal is to trust God, but I need God's help with that! Doesn't that just sound confusing? But isn't it a picture of how great and powerful God is?

Anyways, I hope something I said made sense, and I wish you all a very Happy New Year!

Live With Abandon ~ Newsboys



What are your New Year's goal/resolution?

Happy New Year!

Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 12.29.13 Words

Think of all the times someone had said something to you that brought you down to the ground. But all they said, was a bunch of words.
Think of all the times someone said something to you, that made you feel like you were several feet off the ground. All they said, was a bunch of words.
Think of all the times someone looked at you like you had just saved their life. But all you said was a bunch of words.

A picture is worth a thousand words.... But words still mean a lot.

Our words can lift others up to the highest of places. Or bring them down to the lowest of places. Our words are powerful.

This song says, "I don't want to speak a word unless it points the world back to you." While it's true, it's still so hard. (Especially this week...) ;)

But, wouldn't it be something if everything out of our mouths pointed the world back to Jesus?

Words ~ Hawk Nelson



Love,
Rebekah

Happy Day After Christmas

I hope you all had a very, Merry Christmas celebrating the birth of our Savior! I wish you all a Happy Day After Christmas, as we remember that the reason we celebrate Christmas, is a reason for us to celebrate all year long.
"Happy day after Christmas and merry rest of the year, even when Christmas is over the light of the world is still here."

Day After Christmas ~ Matthew West



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.24.13 O Holy Night

This night, is a holy night. "Oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born..."

Merry Christmas everyone. :)

O Holy Night ~ Newsboys



Love,
Rebekah

Christmas Medley

Here's a hilarious medley of 25 Christmas songs in 2 minutes! Enjoy!




Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.23.13 One Last Christmas

Even thought this song doesn't directly have anything to do with Jesus, it's one of my favorite Christmas songs. If the title of the song wasn't enough of a clue, you'll find out why when you watch it. :)

CAUTION: You might want to have some tissues handy.

One Last Christmas ~ Matthew West



Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 12.22.13 Scandal Of Grace

Grace, what have you done?
Murdered for me on that cross
Accused in absence of wrong
My sin washed away in your blood
Too much to make sense of it all
I know that your love breaks my fall
The scandal of grace, you died in my place
So my soul will live

Chorus:
Oh to be like you
Give all I have just to know you
Jesus, there's no one besides you
Forever the hope in my heart

Death, where is your sting?
Your power is as dead as my sin
The cross has taught me to live
In mercy, my heart now to sing
The day and it's trouble shall come
I know that your strength is enough
The scandal of grace, you died in my place
So my soul will live

Chorus

And it's all because of you, Jesus
It's all because of you, Jesus
It's all because of your love
And my soul will live

Chorus (x2)

 Oh to be like you
(To) Give all I have just to know you
Jesus, there's no one besides you



Grace is such a powerful thing. Because of God's grace, our lives are changed forever.

I love the first verse. It's just so powerful. I can't stop going over it in my head. :)
"Grace, what have you done?
Murdered for me on that cross...
Too much to make sense of it all
I know that your love breaks my fall
The scandal of grace, you died in my place..."
Oh! It gives me goose bumps!

What's you favorite part of the song?


Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.22.13 Come Now Our King

A song of hope, a song of prayer, a song of longing, a song of praise.

A beautiful song, with words so true,
I have decided to share with you.
I have no clue where that came from,
But I hope this song will make you... hum?
(I think that I should stop right now,
So without further ado, I take a bow,
I leave my stage, I leave my spot
And leave the words that I wrote with a jot.)

Come Now Our King ~ Chris August



Don't ask me what happened up there before the song....

Love,
Rebekah

Currently

I've decided to take an undetermined break from the 'Currently post' series. This may or may not come back, and if it comes back, may or may not be on a weekly basis.
If you want to see it come back, let me know!

Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.21.13 Jingle Bells

I decided it was time for another fun song! And who doesn't think that Jingle Bells is fun!?! Especially this version!

Jingle Bells ~ Colton Dixon



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.20.13 Hark the Herald Angels Sing

WOW! Only 5 more days until Christmas! I can't believe it! Something about Christmas and New Year's Day kind of does something to my brain and my emotions about the move... But, no rabbit trails! Back on subject! Are you ready for Christmas? Either physically or mentally? Can you believe it's only 5 more days?
I thought I'd share a 'normal' Christmas song. But it's not that normal... ;) This arrangement has some added country/bluegrass feel to it, which (I have a confession) I do enjoy. So, without further ado... Enjoy!

Hark The Herald Angels Sing ~ Rend Collective



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.19.13 Heaven Everywhere

Doesn't it just seem that people are more compassionate/giving/thoughtful/loving this time of year. Like there's a little bit of heaven everywhere? My brain can't fathom what the world would be like if people were like that all year round, instead of just at Christmas time. But, aren't we as Christians supposed to be compassionate, giving, thoughtful, considerate, joyful, and loving all the time?

Heaven Everywhere ~ Francesca Battistelli



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.18.13 Christmas Together

With this songs catchy tune, and a message that means a lot to me, it's one of my favorites this year! :) Hope you enjoy it too!

Christmas Together ~ Jamie Grace
"And unless you got 20 people stuck on an elevator, I can't imagine a time when we're all this close. (So close together, so close together)"
^One of my favorite lines. ;)




Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.17.13 Mary's Boy Child

I had never heard this song until I heard this version, and this version, still remains as my favorite! :)

TobyMac and Jamie Grace ~ Mary's Boy Child



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.16.13 Momma Wouldn't Lie to Me

Now, we've never done Santa in our house, and we never will, yet I still can't help but love this song! Even though Brandon Heath's in his thirties (I think) I can just picture a little boy thinking and saying these things! ;) So, without further ado...

Momma Wouldn't Lie To Me ~ Brandon Heath



Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 12.15.13 Jesus In Disguise

[Verse 1]
Ever get something in your head?
It's nothing you heard or something you read
Ever had a cut but you never saw a blade?
Brought to your knees, but you never prayed

[CHORUS]
Jesus in disguise, Jehovah passing by
The burden of a tear hanging in your eye
Jesus in disguise, a scar across the sky
You were looking for a king, you would never recognize
Jesus in disguise

[Verse 2]
Ever feel like you been somewhere before?
You hold the key, you know which door
Speak the word your lips have never known
Because your heart told you so

[CHORUS]
Jesus in disguise, Jehovah passing by
The burden of a tear, hanging in your eye
Jesus in disguise, a scar across the sky
You were looking for a king, you would never recognize
 Jesus in disguise

[Bridge]
So open my eyes wide as I can
Blind as I am, blind as I am (2x)

Jesus in disguise, Jesus in disguise
Jesus in disguise
(So open my eyes wide as I can
Blind as I am, Blind as I am)
Jesus in disguise
(So open my eyes wide as I can
Blind as I am, Blind as I am)




I just thought it was funny, that the site I copied the lyrics from had 'Jesus in disguise' written like this: 'Jesus in disgu-ah-hah-aah-ah-haa-ise'. Maybe that's just me, and it does make sense, but I still find it slightly funny. ;)

Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.15.13 You're Here

'I'm staring into the face of my Savior, King and Creator. And You're here...'
Wouldn't it be absolutely amazing to be able to sing that to baby Jesus. Jesus was one of a kind, but so was Mary. Nobody else would/will ever experience being the mother of Christ, except for her. Mind. Is. Blown.

You're Here ~ Francesca Battistelli




Love,
Rebekah

Currently for December so far

I thought I should just mention to you all, there won't be a currently post today. I might get to it tomorrow, but don't hold your breath. ;) You all will have to wait for next week! Sorry..

So, I'll share some funny pictures instead! (Do I know how to pull of a bribe, or what!?!?!) (...Definitely a what.)

Which one was your favorite?


Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.14.13 Once A Year

At Christmas time, everyone shows love, but if Jesus is important all year round, isn't it important that we show love all year round too?

Once A Year ~ Josh Wilson



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.13.13 Christmas Time Again

This song is so fun and festive! And fabulous! ;)

Christmas Time Again ~ Steven Curtis Chapman





Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.12.13 I'll Be Brave This Christmas

The surprise video from yesterday made me think of this song. :) So once again, you might want to keep your tissues nearby. I thought I'd go ahead and share the lyrics too. ;)

Dear Daddy, I missed you today
When Momma unpacked our old Christmas tree
And that sweet angel never looked so good on top
But my heart felt sad when you weren't there to lift me
It's been a while since you went off to fight the war
So this year it won't be presents I'll be wishing for

Chorus
I'll be brave this Christmas
While you're still far away
And I'll kneel beside my bed each night
Praying Jesus keeps you safe
'Cause I'm so proud of you,
I hope you come home soon
But until you do,
I'll be brave this Christmas

I see bright colors light up the Wilson's house
While rockets flash across your evening sky
And we sing carols, ooh, all over town
While you're living out the cost of peace on earth tonight
But if another little boy can grow up just like me
Living in a land that's safe and free

[Chorus]

Freedom isn't free,
there's a price to pay when duty calls
It takes sacrifice from us all

[Chorus]




Love,
Rebekah

The Christmas Connection

Christmas Connection Video « The Skit Guys

This movie is funny, and reminds us that while Christmas is all about Jesus, Jesus isn't all about Christmas.

Enjoy! You can find more funny, yet meaningful videos at www.skitguys.com.

Love,
Rebekah

TobyMac - Surprising a Family

W. O. W. This video just made me enjoy TobyMac and Jamie Grace so much more. (I never thought that was possible...) I had no clue that what happened was going to happen. I'm not going to give you any more spoilers. Just. Watch.




By the way, you might want to have some tissues handy. :) If you're as emotional as me, that is. ;,)

Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.11.13 Baby Boy

This song holds so many truths to remember during this Christmas season. It all started with a baby boy.
Endless hope. Relentless joy. Started with a baby boy.
Alleluia, we can sing it. Alleluia, heaven's singing.

for King & Country ~ Baby Boy



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.10.13 Light of Christmas

A fun, yet meaningful message to show people what Christmas is all about.
"Light me up! I've finally figured out what Christmas is all about!"

VeggieTales "Light of Christmas" Official Lyric Video - Owl City feat. TobyMac



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.9.13 Christmas Makes Me Cry

This song is so true.
"Tears of faithfulness, tears of hope, I cry tears of joy at Christmas because I know There is peace on earth for every heart to find,  And sometimes Christmas makes me cry"
What makes you cry at Christmas?

Christmas Makes Me Cry ~ Matthew West and Mandisa



Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 12.8.13 This Is Amazing Grace

A beautiful picture of what truly is Amazing Grace.




Once again, the lyrics are in the video. :)

Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.8.13 Hope Was Born This Night

When Jesus was born, hope was born.

Hope Was Born This Night ~ Sidewalk Prophets





Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.7.13 Just A Girl

To think upon the fact that Mary was just a girl, is mind-blowing. Mary was most likely younger than I was. And that's about all my tired brain can fathom at the moment. :)
There's the line that says 'Did she even know that she had changed the world? She was just a girl.' She was young and scared, and I'm sure she had no clue how much her baby would affect the world. But the song sums it all up.

Just A Girl ~ Brandon Heath




Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.6.13 Feliz Navidad

I love this creative and meaningful twist on the classic Feliz Navidad.
You can also watch their original version.  I just liked the Acoustic one more. ;)

Feliz Navidad (Acoustic Performance) ~ Unspoken



Feliz Navidad! :)


Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.5.13 Christmas Is

"Christmas is all of these fun things for sure. But, Christmas is really, oh, so much more..."
Here's a reminder that, even though there's so much hustle and bustle, the real reason for Christmas is (surprise, surprise), none other than Christ.

Christmas Is ~ Francesca Battistelli



Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.4.13 This Is Christmas

A true reminder of the real reason behind celebrating Christmas. What is Christmas without Christ.

This Is Christmas ~ Kutless





Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.3.13 Angels We Have Heard on High

I just happened to see this earlier, and my immediate thought was, 'This is the song for today!' :)
It's so pretty and amazing! Enjoy!

Angels We Have Heard on High (Christmas w/ 32 fingers and 8 thumbs) - The Piano Guys




Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.2.13 Leaving Heaven

To think that Jesus would leave heaven, to come down to earth, is amazing. To realize that the reason he left was to die for me, is just mind-blowing. Thank-you Jesus.




Love,
Rebekah

Currently 11.30.13

Yes, yes, I know. It's not the 30th, and, it's not even November! But I didn't want to miss two weeks in a row, so...

I am currently...

...reading

• Reunion by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley.

Rate ~ Don't panic!!! It's not what you think! I have been reading!!! Just not that book. :)

• The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

Rate ~ You may remember this book as one of the books that I recently purchased. I LOVE IT so far! And I can't wait to finish!!

...watching

• Same stuff. I haven't been watching, (and not sure if I want to) Robin Hood lately....

Rate ~ ...We finished Season 2, and the last episode was heart-wrenching. I don't want to give anything away, but..... I'll just leave it as they make one of the main characters die.  SERIOUSLY!?!?!?! Who does that!?!?!?! (Besides the people in charge of Robin Hood.) Anyway, part of me wants to know what a happens next, and a part of me sees no sense in continuing to watch it with out that character.... :(

On a happier note!
...listening to

• Christmas Is Here ~ Brandon Heath

Rate ~ :) Love it! Get ready to be seeing/hearing some of the songs on here, sooner or later! ;)

• CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!!!!

Rate ~ The wonderful thing about Christmas music, is that you really only listen to it for a month or two, so when next year rolls around, it's almost as if you're listening to new music!

• When I'm not listening to Christmas music, a variety of stuff. :)

Rate ~ I'm still listening to it! ;)

I have currently.... (Are you ready for this?)

...read

• The Merchant's Daughter
• The Healer's Apprentice
• The Fairest Beauty

Rate ~ All by Melanie Dickerson. :) I LOVE THEM! I've read these books at least 4? times each now, and I've enjoyed them EVERY time! :) It's almost weird at times reading The Captive Maiden, because it's my first time reading it, so I don't know what happens!

...watched

• Dick Van Dyke

Rate ~ Funny!!! Unfortunately, Net-flix may not be streaming them any more.. :(

•  Road to Morocco

Rate ~ It was okay. It's an old black and white with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

• Iron Man 3

Rate ~ It was kind of.... weird at some points. Once again, it had some language (do any super hero movies not have bad language!?!?!), but we enjoyed it.

• Hugo

Rate ~ This movie was really cool! It had real history, mixed in with fiction, and a very interesting plot. :)

...listening to

• As I said earlier, Christmas music! :) One of my favorites has been Momma Wouldn't Lie To Me by Brandon Heath. Lil' sis and I have been walking around singing it. :)

Well, I hope you enjoyed! What have you currently been reading, watching, and listening to?

Love,
Rebekah

CHRISTmas 12.1.13

Come On, Christmas ~ Matthew West

As the month of December starts, the excitement and anticipation for Christmas grows, and grows. Part of me can't believe it's December already, but part of me can't wait!

Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 12.1.13 - Love Take Me Over

Well, the lyrics are already in the video. :)

Love,
Rebekah

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

 

I'm thankful for so many things, there's no way I could name them all! But, I'll start with a few.

• A wonderfully warm house
• Filled with family
• Who all have full tummies because of some AMAZING food.
• My awesome friends
• Who make me laugh. (Sometimes so hard, that my stomach hurts.)
• Jesus
• Who loves me so much that he died for me
• So that I can have eternal life.
• Phone calls and e-mails
• From (other) family and friends.
• Clothes on my back
• Food on my shelves
• A roof over my head
• And all of the other things that God has blessed me with!

"For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Hope your Thanksgiving was HAPPY! :)

Love,
Rebekah

The Day After Thanksgiving ~ Brandon Heath

Two more days, guys! Two more days. You all can wait! Right? :)
Enjoy!





Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 11.24.13 Brandon Heath - Love Does

This one goes out
to the world of changers
Shining your light in the face of danger

Oh, Tell us what you know

 

You're a saint, you're a son,
you're a promise keeper
Bottom of the well,
still digging down deeper

Oh, How far you're gonna go?

 

Chasing down hope
moving on dreams
Taking that path
Maybe it'll lead you home

Maybe it won't

 

-CHORUS-
Nobody knows
why your heart is broken
Nobody cries
while your prayers are going up
But Love Does

Nobody walks
on the road you're paving
Nobody sees
all the souls you're saving
Oh,
But Love Does
Love Does
Love Does

 

This is for the one
in the frontline fighting
Ringing that bell
over everybody

Oh, Tell us what you know

 

Knocking down doors
in the midnight alley
Looking for life
in the dessert valley

Oh, How far you're gonna go?

 

Chasing down hope
moving on dreams
Taking that path
Maybe it'll lead you home
Maybe it don't

 

-CHORUS-
 

You're a renegade,
You're an outlaw
of love's crusade
And they don't know
who you are

They don't know,
They don't know but...

Love Does
I'm telling you
Love Does

 

Somebody knows,
somebody cries,
somebody feels,
Love Does

 

Somebody walks,
somebody sees,
somebody knows,
Love Does

Love Does

1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."


Love,
Rebekah

Why I'm excited

I thought I'd share things that I'm excited about! :)

1. Driving 32 miles straight on the highway!!!!!!! License here I come!!! Soon that is, soon...
2. My sibs have their second swim meet tomorrow! They did a wonderful job last time, and I can't wait to see the results!
3. THANKSGIVING!!!!!!! Turkey, cranberry cause, sweet potato soufflé, pumpkin pie! (Yes person-in-particular, I know you don't like it...<3) But, OH! I can't wait!!  
4. And now my main reason.... [cue the drumrolls, please]

Getting CBD packages in the mail!!!! Okay. From the UPS truck, but still.. The excitement's the same. :)

 

 NO, that's not what they look like. But isn't that edit AMAZING!!!!

 

What the CD covers actually look like. :)

They are (Clockwise from top left)...

1. One Song At A Time ~ Jamie Grace
2. Blue Mountain ~ Brandon Heath
3. Gold ~ Britt Nicole
4. Christmas Is Here ~ Brandon Heath

 

I've listened to them all but the Christmas one. I guess you could say I'm dragging out the excitement for as long as I can. ;)

 

I also got...

 

All of the Melanie Dickerson books!!!! You can read more about them on my 'Favorites' page.

 

They're there in order of publication.

1. The Healers Apprentice
2. The Merchants Daughter
3. The Fairest Beauty
4. (Not shown) The Captive Maiden

 

The reason the last one isn't shown, is because I didn't get it when I got everything else. But, now I have it!

Not exactly the best pic, but you get the point. :)

 

 

Well, anyways, those are the reasons that I'm excited! Why are you excited?

Hope you enjoyed!

 

Love,

Rebekah



Sunday 11.17.13 His Kind of Love

There are no words, no phrase I could create
There is no melody that I could make
How do you sing about the love so deep
Without feeling like you missed something
I could try but I could not explain

His kind of love (His kind of love)
Is reckless for us
His kind of love is will never give up
‘Til the whole world knows how far He went to show
His kind of love
His kind of love

His kind of love
His kind of love

Tell me what kind of God would choose to save
The bruised, the broken, the sinners, the runaways
How do you ever try to comprehend this love that knows no limit
I could try but I could not explain

His kind of love (His kind of love)
Is reckless for us
His kind of love is will never give up
‘Til the whole world knows how far He went to show
His kind of love
His kind of love

His kind of love
His kind of love

This is our God
He is strong and His mercy is our song
He won’t stop chasing us
That’s just His kind of love

His kind of love
His kind of love

His kind of love (His kind of love)
Is reckless for us
His kind of love is will never give up
‘Til the whole world knows how far He went to show
His kind of love
His kind of love

His kind of love, His kind of love
His kind of love, His kind of love
This is our God, He is strong and His mercy is our song
His kind of love, His kind of love




As we love the kings and queens, as God starts working within us so that we change the world, we receive and give His kind of love.

Love,
Rebekah

Currently 11.16.13

I just didn't get to a post last Saturday.. Sorry about that.

I am currently...

...reading

• Reunion by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley. The fifth book in their Redemption series.

Rate ~ (Did anyone see that it said 'fifth' book!!!!) This series is absolutely AMAZING!!! I have laughed so hard, and have had to wipe my eyes several times as well.  If you haven't read this series, you should!

...watching

• Pretty much the same stuff. :)

Rate ~ Still wonderful!

...listening to

• Lots of different things. Listening to some new music by some different artists. ( as in Group 1 Crew's new CD Fearless, 1 Girl Nation, Capital Kings, and more) ;)

Rate ~ :) (blissful smile)

I have currently...

...read (Are you all ready for this? Hold onto your hats, ladies and gents, because....)

• A Touch of Betrayal by Catherine Palmer. The third book in her Treasures of the Heart series. (from last week)

Rate ~ LOVE IT!!!! I have really, really enjoyed this series so far!

• Rejoice by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley. The fourth book in the Redemption series.

Rate ~ Can you believe I finally finished it!?!?!?!?!?!?! I started reading it at the beginning of September! O_o Goodness!!! That's the longest I've ever spent on a book (unless it was a school book, and that shouldn't count)!!! Dad had said it was time for bed, and not to be on my computer anymore, so, I immediately thought 'It's not time to go to bed yet, but okay.... I know! I'll go hurry up and get ready for bed, and I'll read the next book!!!' I had thought about picking up the 'Touch of Betrayal (ToB) to read, since I knew it would get me reading again, but I never did, so when Dad said what he did, that was my immediate reaction! :) So, now that I've finished with my back story, I'll get on to the rate... ;)
I really enjoyed it! I have NO clue why it took me so long to read it! It wasn't that I didn't like the book, I just kept putting it off. (Am I so bad at procrastinating, that I procrastinate doing something I like!?!?!?!) Anywho...

...watched

• A Bug's Life (from last week)

Rate ~ I had most likely watched this movie years ago, but didn't remember it, so it was like watching it for the first time. ;) It was enjoyable, except for the language. (WHY do they have to do that!?!?!)

• Despereaux (and, yes, I had to look up how to spell it)

Rate ~ I like this movie, and there are some parts that I REALLY like, but overall, I enjoy the book more. :)

• Robin Hood

Rate ~ WONDERFUL!!! Except for the fact it was a two part-er, and it was time for bed, so we didn't get to watch the second part... :(

We may have watched more, but I don't remember. :)

I thought about adding a section to my Currently posts, that had some (not sure which adjective to use... cool, interesting, thoughtful, funny) link to things around the web, for you to check out. (articles, videos, etc.) Let me know what you think. It might be something that I do some of the time, like now!

I have really enjoyed Brandon Heath's videos from the past few weeks. 'It's Not Christmas Yet' At the moment, he has five videos, and they're all so funny!!! You can watch his first one here. And they're all on You-Tube. :)

Well, I hope you all enjoy!

Love,
Rebekah

Idea and feedback PLEASE!!!

Okay. I have a question for everyone. I've seen lots of people do a 'Thankful' post in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. I think/thought that was a great idea, but I hadn't seen it until a few days into the month, and didn't want to start it then. So, my idea is, to do an Advent post throughout December, in the days leading up to Christmas. I'll most likely include a song, and if I miss a day, I'll (supposedly) catch up the next day.

My question is, do you think this is a good idea? Is it something you would be interested in reading/watching? Please let me know whether it be in a comment, or an e-mail, or however-easier-for-you. :) I'd love to see what you think about it, whether good, or bad! Okay, maybe not so bad... ;)

Waiting to see what you think!

Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 11.10.13 Starts With Me

http://www.youtube.com/v/pslWA2VRmxg?version=3&autohide=1&feature=share&autoplay=1&showinfo=1&attribution_tag=Ys89WM_DyzPckfzHWKgSuQ&autohide=1


Starts With Me by Tim Timmons

Once again, the lyrics are in the video. :) And I don't know why it has the link instead of the video.. :(

If you all remember the song from last week, the chorus was:

"Boys become kings, girls will be queens
Wrapped in Your majesty
When we love, when we love the least of these
Then they will be brave and free
Shout Your name in victory
When we love, when we love the least of these
When we love the least of these"

We can't be a change to them, we can't wrap them in His majesty, we can't set them free, we can't love them, unless we are changed first. The change that we make in the world, starts with the change in us. Hence the song, 'Starts With Me.'

Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 11.3.13 Audio Adrenaline - Kings & Queens

http://www.youtube.com/v/rAlE2EnUP5A?version=3&autohide=1&showinfo=1&feature=share&autohide=1&autoplay=1&attribution_tag=oL-VBY4a0fm6Jekg4LX4iA


Little hands, shoeless feet, lonely eyes looking back at me
Will we leave behind the innocent to grieve
On the road, on the run when their lives have only begun
These could be our daughters and our sons
Just like a drum I can hear their hearts beating
I know my God won’t let them be defeated
Every child has a dream to belong and be loved
Boys become kings, girls will be queens
Wrapped in your majesty
When we love, when we love the least of these
Then they will be brave and free, shout Your name in victory
When we love, when we love the least of these
When we love the least of these
Break our hearts once again, help us to remember when
We were only children hoping for a friend, won’t you look around
These are the lives that the world has forgotten
Waiting for doors of our hearts and our homes to open
If not us, who will be like Jesus to the least of these
If not us tell me who will be like Jesus, like Jesus
To the least of these
Boys become kings, girls will be queens
Wrapped in your majesty
When we love, when we love the least of these
Then they will be brave and free, shout Your name in victory
When we love, when we love the least of these
When we love the least of these
We will love the least of these


I'm not sure why only the link, and not the video popped up...

I LOVE this song! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song!!! And the video just makes it so much more amazing! I adore the part at the end! :)

Hope you all had a wonderful Sunday!

Love,
Rebekah

Currently 11.2.13

I am currently...

...reading

• Rejoice by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley

Rate ~ Same.

...listening to

• A variety. A different variety, but, still, a variety. I pretty much just put my iPod on shuffle, and listen to what ever it plays. And if it's a song I don't feel like listening to, I skip it! :)

Rate ~ AMAZING! WONDERFUL! FANTASTIC! WHAT-DO-YOU-WANT-ME-TO-SAY!

...watching

• Nothing at the moment! Just wasting my time on the Internet..... lolz

Rate ~ not

I have currently...

...read

• Nothing

Rate ~ pitiful... (shakes head in despair)

...listened to

• various.

Rate ~ Pitiful, as well.

...watched

• The Muppet Movie

Rate ~ HILARIOUS!!!!! if you haven't seen it, you are MISSING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Dick Van Dyke

Rate ~ As funny as ever! ;)

• Andy Griffith

Rate ~ Andy! Barney! Opie! Aunt Bea! Otis! Floyd! What else do I have to say!?!?!?!?!


Well, I have come to the end of another post, that really doesn't say much. :( May I point out, that we had an unexpected funeral this week though, so that played a part in how my week went. :) (Smile with sad eyes...)

I have a question for you all though. Out of all the posts that I haven't done, which one would you personally like to see first? Oh, I suppose you all probably need a list, to remember them all, because there are so many.... ;)

1. Custer State Park Day 2 (Mount Rushmore goes with it, even though it will be a separate post)
2. The Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. (I have a legitimate excuse for that one... My pictures all needed rotated, but I didn't have a photo editor on my computer, so I went to go download one. Unfortunately, when I downloaded it, I downloaded it from the wrong site, and got a virus. The loop-hole/flaw (correct term?) in my excuse, is that that episode happened over two (?) months ago!)
3. The Swim Meet (In which my sibs did very well! ;)
4. The final pics of the snow. (Including me in the snow up to my mid-thigh, as well as my escapade out...)
5. My birthday pics
6. A post having to do with Katie Davis, and the Amazima ministry. (If you haven't heard of Katie Davis, check her OUT!!!! )

So, now that you've read that list, you most likely need reminded of the question! ( I know, I'm a genius, aren't I!?!?! Ha. Ha. Not...) Which post do you want to see completed first? I can't wait to hear what you all think!

Hopefully I'll get caught up soon...

Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 10.27.13 Unspoken- Lift My Life Up

Well, this has the lyrics in it, so it's rather redundant for me to put the lyrics down below..... :)

On one hand, it's so hard to sing this song and mean Every. Single. Word.
And on the other hand, how can you not?

This is my prayer. That not only God would have his way in me, but that he would remind me to be in surrender to Him ALL the time. And I'm sure he will. ;)

I lift my life, lift my life up
I give it all in surrender
I lift my heart, lift my heart up
You can have it forever
All my dreams, all my plans
Lord I leave it in your hands
I lift my life, lift my life up
Have your way in me
Have your way in me

Hope you all had a wonderful Sunday everyone. :)

Love,
Rebekah

Currently 10.26.13

I am currently...

...reading

• Rejoice by Karen Kingsbury

I'm not going to do a rate, just thoughts....
Thoughts ~ I DON'T GET IT!!!!!!! I go for weeks upon weeks of reading like crazy, and then I completely stop!!!!!!!! And then I picked it up again, and I started reading another book, red it in 2 days, and stopped again! ...weird...

... watching

• Robin Hood
• Doctor Who
• Dick Van Dyke

Rate ~ Love them all!!! :)

...listening to

• a variety. Not too much in particular.

I have currently...

...read

• In the past week, nothing but school books which don't count here, so... nothing.

...watched

• Wreck It Ralph

Rate ~ I enjoyed it. Not on my list of favorites, but I liked it. Others in my family (not mentioning any names)

• Dick Van Dyke (several)

Rate ~ They're so funny, and clean!!! Proof of 'good' comedy! It's just amazing to compare the things that are under comedy now, to the comedy back then! Even some 'Christian' comedians aren't always completely clean, and to watching Dick Van Dyke just reminds you that good, clean comedy is possible!  Anywho...

• Doctor Who

Rate ~ :) We watched the first episode with Matt Smith again (also the first episode in season 5) and it's SO funny!!!  "Apples are rubbish! I hate apples!" "Yummy! Beans!!!! Bleuck! Beans are evil! Bad, bad beans!" Yes, I'm paraphrasing there. No, it won't make any sense to you unless you've seen it. :)

...listened to

• a variety. Not really anything in particular. And.... as much as I hate to admit it.... I'm beginning to listen to Christmas music. Not full out! Just a little here and a little there! But.... still... Am I the only one? Or are there others out there listening to Christmas music now too?

I am looking forward too...

• my birthday!!!!! :D CHEESE!!!! (Only certain people will get that one as well...)
• worship tomorrow! People are in town, and less busy, so there are several people who (I believe) will be there tomorrow sharing their music talents! So excited! :)

So... I have several pictures that I need to get on here. Including the rest of the snow pictures (before we have more) and pictures from the swim meet!!!! My siblings did really well!! But, I won't tell you how well yet. SPOILERS!!! :) Hopefully I'll get them on here sooner than later!

Sorry for the references that only certain people will get....

Enjoy your week!
Love,
Rebekah

Chick-Fil-A

Who doesn't love Chick-fil-a!?!?! Not me! That 's for sure! ;) Lemonade and waffle fries... Mmmmmm! But enough of that because my mouth's beginning to water. ;)
I'll let Jonny Diaz and this blog post by David Mathis from Desiring God fill you all in, on why I love Chick-fil-a! :)

http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/what-the-church-can-learn-from-chick-fil-a


Love,
Rebekah

Sunday 10.10.13 Building 429 - We Won't Be Shaken

This world has nothing for me
This life is not my own
I know You go before me and I am not alone
This mountain rises higher
The way seems so unclear
But I know that You go with me so I will never fear
I will trust in You

Whatever will come our way
Through fire or pouring rain
We won't be shaken
No we won't be shaken
Whatever tomorrow brings
Together we'll rise and sing
That we won't be shaken
No we won't be shaken
Oooh oooh oh
Oooh oooh oh
Oooh oooh oh
No we won't be shaken

You know my every longing
You've heard my every prayer
You've held me in my weakness
Cause You are always there
So I'll stand in full surrender
It's Your way and not my own
My mind is set on nothing less
Than You and You alone
I will not be moved oh

Whatever will come our way
Through fire or pouring rain
We won't be shaken
No we won't be shaken
Whatever tomorrow brings
Together we'll rise and sing
That we won't be shaken
No we won't be shaken

We will trust in You
We will not be moved
We will trust in You
And we won't be shaken
[x3]

No we won't be shaken

Whatever will come our way
Through fire or pouring rain
We won't be shaken
No we won't be shaken
Whatever tomorrow brings
Together we'll rise and sing
That we won't be shaken
No we won't be shaken

Oooh oooh oh
Oooh oooh oh
Oooh oooh oh
No we won't be shaken (2x)

So one of the blogs I read has a 'Sunday' post where they post a song, and the lyrics. I decided to give it a try, and see what you all thought! :)

Love,
Rebekah

Currently for 10.19.13 with a twist

I am currently...

...reading

• Rejoice by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley. Still. Life is busy, what else can I say!

Rate ~ It's a wonderful series! I can't wait to finish it! (Hopefully it's soon....)

...listening to

• The music coming from the girls room...
• I've started getting into Capital Kings and Royal Tailor. They're Christian bands, put they have really different styles! :)

...watching

• Has anyone ever heard of the Lizzie Bennet Diaries? I've seen a lot of people recommend the lately, but wanted some more input. Would you recommend them? Or not?

Rate ~ I haven't watched them yet, so I don't know.. ;)

• Ummm... We watched Dick Van Dyke last night!

Rate ~ Always fun!!! And hilarious!!! :)

I have currently...

...read

• School books, but they don't count here, so..... I haven't finished reading anything this week. :)

...listened to

• TobyMac, Hawk Nelson, Francesca Battistelli, Brandon Heath, Matthew West, Group 1 Crew, WOWS, same stuff I normally do... :)

Rate ~ AMAZING!!!! I'm still listening to them!  Which doesn't say much... but they are amazing! ;)

...watched

• Monsters Inc. I/we want to watch Monsters University, but since it hasn't come out on DVD yet.... WE substituted with Monsters Inc. :)

Rate ~ Who doesn't like Monsters Inc!!!! Besides the people who are scared of the monsters... And just because you cry during the movie doesn't mean that you are scared!!!! I still tear-up when Sully says good-bye to Boo.... :'( And at the very end when they get Boo's door back! :') For those of you who have never watched the movie, I have two things to say.. 1. You are missing out! and 2. Sorry for the spoilers... ;) (only Doctor Who watchers will get that one..)

Well, about that twist....

I am currently waiting for/looking forward to..

1. My siblings have their first swim meet today!!! Good luck guys! Swim hard, and swim fast, and do your best!
2. My birthday!!!! Only 11 more days!!! :)
3. To tell you the truth, I'm looking forward to Christmas already... I blame it on the early snow getting me into the Christmas mood WAY too early!!!!

Anyways, time to go get ready for the swim meet!!!
Have a good day everyone!!!

Love,
Rebekah

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!!!!!

Well, your birthday starts your first day of your week's vacation. You've already gone to someone's house and come home with lots and lots of wood, and you're planning on painting the rest of the downstairs tomorrow. And doing some other strenuous work around the house. You might get some relaxation time... or not. :)

I'm using orange for this post/letter, because I think that's your favorite color. :) (Why are we buying dog food?)

I didn't get you a birthday present, so I kind of feel bad (understatement) but I know you don't really care if you get presents or not did help make your cake. The cake that we made while you were out getting the wood. The cake that tasted really, really good.

And I'm not doing school at the moment, but it's because I'm writing this letter, so, I'm not doing school because I love you.... or something like that. (Some things sound better on the inside. )

This letter is kind of all scrambled about (green eggs and ham?) but, at least you can understand what I'm saying. (MUMBLER!!!!)

...as long as you can see it that is, as you always say! The eyes are the first things to go! Or maybe it's the mind, you don't always remember. ;)

The points I want to get across are:

1. Happy Birthday!
2. I'm so glad you're my Daddy!
3. You are the best Aged P in the world!
4. Thank-you for all that you do! Especially the stuff that you do over, and over, and over.
5. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
6. I love you so, so much!

I love you Daddy, Happy Birthday!

 

For those of you who may not have understood this at all, that's okay. I didn't write it for you. :)

Love,
Rebekah

4 months

Sunday, October 6, 2013
Today marks four months since I left. Four months since we packed all of our belongings into a truck and a half and our van, and left. Four months since I last saw my closest friends face to face. Four months since I last felt their arms wrap around me. Four months since I last grabbed them in my embrace and held them tight. Four months since I heard their voices, loud, and clear. Four months since I said goodbye.

I had dreams of staying. The thought crossed my mind once or twice several times, about not leaving. Staying behind. Moving in with another family. (I had had more than one mention it, and at the time, I had taken it rather seriously.) It meant dance, and babysitting. Friends, and fun times. Sleepovers, and silly moments. It meant that I didn't have to leave. And, sometimes, I was willing to make that choice.

Unfortunately, I wasn't legally old enough to make that choice. Which meant that I had no other choice but to leave...

I left living within a day's drive of my family. I left the house that had housed me and my family for nine and a half years. I left the only house my sisters ever remember. I left the church we had attended, the reason we had come in the first place. I left the church where we had gone almost every Wednesday night. I left the churches where the people had watched me grow up from a little girl, to a young woman. The churches that had seen my youngest sister born. I left a homeschool group with almost 100 families, always loving, laughing, playing, teasing. I left biweekly dance classes. I left babysitting for some of the best kids and parents ever. I left my closest friends, and the friends that weren't so close. I left them all.

And, I had left my life. Or so I thought.

We left. And I was still alive. Still breathing. Still thinking. Still looking, and hearing, and feeling. Although, there were some things that I tried not to feel. Some things, that I didn't want to think about, especially while I was in the noisy van. Because, I knew I would cry. Because, I knew it would hurt. Because, I knew that there was no turning back. I knew, that things would never be the same. I knew, that no matter how hard I hoped, how hard I wished, how hard I prayed, things would change.


Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Today, marks four months since we arrived. Four months since we stepped through new doors. Four months since my dream had ended. Four months since reality hit once again. Four months since we walked into an empty house and sat down on the living room floor. Four months since I knew that life would have to carry on... here.

And I was right about things changing. It's been four months. Things there have already changed. A new set up for babysitting, not to mention new kids and parents. New teachers for dance. New programs, and new leaders for youth group and Wednesday nights. New faces and new activities in the homeschool group. New things, that I will never be able to experience the same way that my friends experience them. Things that they have fun at, and talk about, and I have no clue what it was like. Things, that change our relationship.

Things in my life have changed too. New schedules, new activities, new subjects. New responsibilities, new experiences. New faces, new layouts, and new rules. New things that my friends won't know. New things that my friends won't see, the same way I see them. Things that they have no clue about. Things, that change our relationship.

 I miss them. I cried the other night, envisioning their faces in my head. Faces, that were fuzzy, and weren't clear. I replayed their voices. Voices that didn't sound right. I thought of scenarios and experiences that we had been through. Experiences, that I couldn't quite remember.

Oh, yes, I'll always remember them! No, I'd never forget!  I'll always remember my friends. The friends who I saw four times a week for several weeks, the friends who always made me laugh so hard at the end of our writing co-op. The friends who sang with me up on stage. The friends who I danced with every, single week. The friends who I saw maybe once a month. The friends who I've known so long, I just don't remember how we met. The friends who were the first ones I met when we first came. The friends who tell me stories of when we supposedly hated each other, and I have no clue what they're talking about. The friends who can play certain instruments like nobody's business. The friends who will break out in joyous song, just because. The friend whose always willing to help me with some technical problem The friend who laughs at my silly antics (which sometimes, were just for her). The friends who ask me for advice. The friends who love to talk. The friends who are quiet. The friends who listen to the music that I listen to. The friends who listen to music, that I would never listen to if I had the choice. The friends, who are so diverse, in so many ways. The friends who I have number upon number of priceless memories with. The friends, who don't feel like friends, but like family.

I'm thankful for letters, and phone calls, and e-mail, and text. For chat, and instant messaging, and video calls. But, it's not the same.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Now, I was told several times before we moved, 'Oh, you'll make new friends!' and 'Oh, it'll be fun!' and 'Oh, it's an adventure!' (I would cringe when I heard that last one after the first few times.) I could see that it was obviously God's plan, and I knew that he was in charge and in control, and that it was for his glory, and that it would all work out. But, honestly (since I've been rather honest in this post so far) I didn't really care. I was losing my friends, my life for nine and a half years. I don't like change. (If you haven't been able to tell already) I didn't want to move.

I came across a quote the other day, that really struck me.

 

I didn't want the move. I was sick of it, tired of it having been my family's focus for several months. I hoped and prayed for another alternative. This move was everything the quote was talking about. Not only was the move for God's glory, this move is preparing me for my future with God, in my glory.

 

Now, that doesn't mean that all of a sudden, I decide that the move is/was the best thing in the world. That doesn't mean that I'm so happy, happy, happy about the move. That doesn't mean that I forget the past nine and a half (plus four months) of my life.  It doesn't mean that I think or say things that are false, just because this is preparing me for glory!

 

It doesn't mean that I never look back, that I never dream, what it would have been like if I had stayed. It doesn't mean that I don't cry when I think about my friends. It doesn't mean that I don't feel sad when they all get to experience new things without me. It doesn't mean that I don't miss my friends, and the kids that I babysat, and the people I knew.

 

Sometimes, I'm not sure exactly what it means.

 

But, for me now, it means cherishing, and relishing over the times that we had. Keeping in touch, and keeping those relationships, no matter how hard it is, or how busy I may be. It means loving, and missing those people. It means wishing things, that are, in such, wishes. It means hoping and dreaming for things that may, or may never be. And sometimes, it means crying for things that will never be the same again.

 

Because what I lost, I will regain. It may not be the same, but I will see my friends again. I will see the kids I babysat, and the people from church. If not on this earth, then in glory.

 

Because what I go through, the trials, and the heartache (and maybe even sometimes, heartbreak) it is preparing me for glory.

 

What you go through. The trials, and the heartache, and, sometimes, the heartbreak. Is just preparing you for glory.

 

But, most importantly, it's all giving God glory.

 

It's been four months since I left. It's been four months since I've arrived. I haven't always had the best attitude, and there were times where I had the worst (WORST!!!!) attitude. But, all in all, I am being molded and formed, and God has gotten the glory.

Friends, I love and miss you all, and I will never, never, never, forget you, or the times we've had together. I love and miss you all beyond words. Words, that I can not express no matter how hard I try.

Love,
Rebekah

Side note, I'm not sure what happened (whether it was my brain or calendar...) but it's actually only been 3 months... Like I said, not sure what happened, but I just wanted to clear that up. :)

Currently for 10.12.13

Sorry all, I didn't get to a currently post last week. But, I have been reading! So...
I am currently...

...reading

• Rejoice by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley. The fourth book in their Redemption Series.

Rate ~ I have a long story.... (surprise, surprise) Part of the reason I put off reading for so long was because of busy-ness, but part of it was because I knew the beginning of the book was sad, and that I wouldn't be able to read a 'little' bit and then go to bed. I just DON'T work that way! ;) So, I went for several weeks (only 3. Depending on what you're comparing it to, it's not that long) without reading at all. I think my brain in currently (no pun indented) suffering the after effects of that trauma. Anywho...

(I had to look back at old posts to see how I needed to lay this out. How horrible is that!?!?!?!)
...watching

• Ummm. Same old here. There's stuff that I've watched, but that comes later! (right?)

Rate ~ If I'm still watching the same things, the must be pretty good, right correct? (I didn't want to be repetitive by using the same word twice in a row, but I'll be repetitive in telling you the same stuff every week. Don't I make perfect sense!)

...listening

• Currently, currently? Little sis singing 'Oh, What A Beautiful Day' from the living room. It's one of the songs we've been singing for voice lessons. (Gotta love her, don't you! :)
• Five seconds later she's singing Edelweiss now. :)
• And now it's I Love You, Lord. :)
• And now, I'll stop because she's singing through the book. ;)

Rate ~ She's adorable! I LOVE it! :)

I have currently...

... read

• What Once Was Lost by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Rate ~ Loved it! (Long story part 2) I was in the middle (not exact middle, middle as in in between the front and back cover) of Rejoice, when we went to the store and I found this book for $6. 6 BUCKS!!!!!! Of course, I had to buy it, and the story line looked so intriguing, that I actually stopped reading Rejoice, and started reading this one. :) The only time that happens is when I'm either reading an assigned book, or a book that I've read a million times, and picked up, only to pass the time. :)Moving on...

...watched

• A few episodes of Robin Hood here and there

Rate ~ You should already know, and if you don't the reason we are watching it, is because I want to. 'Nuff said

• Jerry Seinfeld. Dad picked it out the other night.

Rate ~ I watched it because Daddy wanted to. Not something that I would pick out, but...

• The Music Man.

Rate ~ (back story comes first!) We had watched it years and years ago (more than once), and several things had brought my mind to it lately, so I asked Dad to get it so we could watch it. (Also, my dad's not a big fan of musicals [understatement] but he does like this one) Anyways, I really enjoyed it!

...listened to

• A lot of songs! I actually went to sleep the other night singing different Veggietales and School House Rock songs. Yes, you read that correctly. And, yes, I just admitted that on the internet. No, I really don't care. (Little sis is here snickering up a storm because she read that part about the songs.)
• Sore Eyes by Brandon Heath
• London by Brandon Heath
• Everybody Wants To Be A Cat from the Aristocats. I had the 'Everybody!' part stuck in my head and I couldn't figure out which movie it was from. Mom said something about The Lion King, but I couldn't see the scene in my head, so I went and looked it up. It was the Aristocats! I haven't watched that in months! And before that, it was years!!!! (The kids I was babysitting watched it, that's why I did)
• Veggietales Silly songs. Especially Monkey. You can find it here!
• And Pizza Angel.  You can watch it here!

Anyways...
Hope you enjoyed!!!!
I'll try to do a better job keeping up... we'll see how far that gets me.

Love,
Rebekah

I wake up this morning to...

... see this outside my window...

Yes, your eyes are working correctly. That is SNOW!

Your brain is working correctly too!! It's only the first Friday in October!

Snow on the window screen.

 

More snow on screen.

 

 

This is the screen door. ^ It would only open a few inches!

Love the focus!!!! ^

 

 

It was up to her ankles!! She had to come inside early because the snow was going in between her pants and her boots!!! Poor dear!!!

 

She fell belly down into the snow!!

 

 

Bundled up! In a sweatshirt...

It was up to his knees in other places!

And then mid sis fell. :)

 

Snow in my window!!!!

 

 

Snow in the door.

 

Snow inside the door. INSIDE!!!

 

Snow inside the dining room window.

 

Look at the door!?!?! It's almost halfway covered!!!

 

 

The snow had coated both the screen and the glass of the window!

 

 

 

Would you look at that pile of snow!!!

We finally got the door opened up a bit. :)

 

LOOK! JUST LOOK!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Well, hope you all enjoyed!!!

Enjoy your (hopefully) warmer weather!!!!

 

Love,

Rebekah