Something about a roof?

Ugh! I had to wake up at 5am this morning!!! Gross! We had to drive 2 hrs west to the city of London, to sing at a church this morning. The church was awesome. royalview.org.

We met up with this amazing girl, Leah, for lunch. She works for Compassion International, which is a wonderful organization that CA fully supports and promotes. Anyway, Leah is just one of those girls who is so easy to get along with. She became an instant friend, for sure! We hung out with her, and made our way over to U of Western Ontario...great place! We played at the bar in the uni. A group of people hold an event Sunday nights called Raise the Roof (I think) and it's a ton of fun. Tonight we played an acoustic set...it was awesome...my fav kind of shows!

DJ Brett...pumped up the music and everyone was dancing...later on in the evening...it was awesome!! Seriously! If you weren't there, you missed out on such a fun time!! Anyway...I am going to catch some sleepage!

night

p.s. it's posting my posting time wrong. Add 3 hours to the displayed posting time. Cause it's 1:45am right now. March 31.

A Good Cause

Today I read a book called "Never Let it End" by Ruth Bell Graham. It's a compilation of her reflections on life, love and marriage. She wrote so many poems to release her emotions throughout her life. One of the poems I read was especially beautiful and meaningful. She expresses her take on love and what it's made of. So I am going to include it.

You look at me
and see
my flaws;
I look at you
and see flaws, too.
Those who love,
know love
deserves
a second glance;
each failure serves
another chance.
Love looks to see,
beyond the scars
and flaws
the cause;
and scars become
an honorable badge
of battles fought
and won -
(or lost) but fought!
The product,
not the cost,
is what love sought.

***

God help us see
beyond the now
to the before,
and note with tenderness
what lies between
- and love the more!



I guess I just find that poem to be so beautiful! Ruth Graham has such a unique way with her words. She communicates with so much meaning attached to her words.

From a very early age I have been so intrigued by the idea of marriage. I would analyze my parents' relationship, and try to detect their feelings from day to day. I would observe their conversations, and I could easily sense when there was tension. I was curious for many reasons, but mainly because I couldn't fathom the idea of two strangers randomly meeting, falling in love, getting married, and from there on in, sharing everything. The whole concept is bizarre. When you're a kid, you are naturally inclined to selfish behavior. Sharing gets placed in the same category as eating vegetables. It's out of the question. I always wondered if Grandma Walker REALLY liked mom or not. They seemed to get along quite well, but there were times I just wasn't certain. Same goes for my mom's parents towards dad. Maybe I was just overanalyzing situations. I have always been good at that. Anyway, my parents are still happily married, and after all these years of me being a faithful observer, you would think I would know the ropes. K, well I totally don't! I'm still baffled by the idea of exchanging vows because you are pretty sure you love this former stranger, but you don't FULLY know because you haven't spent a lifetime with them, learning something new each day. I'm not trying to be a negative nancy here, but it seems to me it's a huge risk involving plenty of work. And yet, my parents still make marriage look like it's a piece of cake. I suppose it all depends on so many countless factors, such as attitude, cooperation, perspective, willingness, faithfulness, determination, and the overall common goal. There needs to be an understanding of what is to be accomplished between a husband and a wife. I think that makes the risk worth taking. When there's a will, there is a way to accomplish. To fight through, knowing and remembering why you chose each other in the first place. So, I think marriage can stir fear in some, excitement in others, but either way it has the potential to paint an incredible picture of Christ's love.

Fabulous Friends

I have had some incredible friends come into my life, and I am so thankful! They have been encouraging to me, and they have stayed close. There is nothing more exciting than a few fresh friends! I am so blessed! God always provides, I don't have to worry.

Terribly Mistaken

“If only one could tell true love from false love as one can tell mushrooms from toadstools” - Katherine Mansfield

somebody loved

I understand that I could be dating and should be dating, but for some reason, I am resistant. Am I expecting too much? I would love to be pursued by someone who is taken by me. A man who loves his relationship with God more than any other in his life. Someone who isn't afraid to love only me. He doesn't have another girl in his back pocket, in case. He has made up his mind about me. But more than anything, I want a best friend.

Time abuser

I get along best with agreeable people. The ones who are open to talking about anything under the sun. They pay attention to your every word and thought. They make genuine eye contact and never let go. They don't turn conversations into debates. They comment, but never argue. They make you feel adequate and worthwhile.

Obviously, I can't customize another's personal opinions, reactions, or interactions, but I feel like I do have a say. I can pick and choose who I engage in conversation with. I don't care to waste time speaking with someone who thinks they know everything about everything. Someone who is close minded to the world. Someone is afraid to open up and allow others to care about them. Someone who constantly refers to the past and assumes the future will bring similar bad experiences.

I had an amazing time with some new friends yesterday! They were what I consider real conversationalists. No personal agenda, just there to have a good time. Those type of people make life sweeter.

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.” - William Arthur Ward