Feist on Sesame Street

It is easy to love Him when the blue is in the sky,
When the summer winds are blowing, and we smell the roses nigh;
There is little effort needed to obey His precious will
When it leads through flower-decked valley, or over sun-kissed hill.

It is when the rain is falling, or the mist hangs in the air,
When the road is dark and rugged, and the wind no longer fair,
When the rosy dawn has settled in a shadowland of gray,
That we find it hard to trust Him and are slower to obey.

It is easy to trust Him when the singing birds have come,
And their songs of praise are echoed in our heart and in our home;
But it's when we miss the music, and the days are dull and drear,
That we need a faith triumphant over every doubt and fear.

And our blessed Lord will give it; what we lack He will supply;
Let us ask in faith believing--on His promises rely;
He will ever be our Leader, whether smooth or rough the way,
And will prove HImself sufficient for the needs of every day.

George Macdonald

Wintersleep - Weighty Ghost

Things you can buy for one dollar

To the unknown eye, this looks like a regular orange coloured balloon...






For those who know the size of my statue dog, this is how big that balloon really is! and it's not even at its fullest.












The package said that it'll "INFLATE UP TO 4 FT!" (the '!' was in the print too). Of course they put a '!', that's insane! The smart person that I am started blowing the balloon up with my mouth....that method faded fast so I recruited my dad to help hold the balloon around the bicycle pump nozzle so I could pump it up. 20 min later...and still not at full capacity. BOO. But I could pump no more, my arms were exhausted. But it's so great! it bounces nicely... and floats! and all for ONE dolla.
Now, if only I had access to pump it up in an less tiring way.

This is a shot of our planning... it'll probably be the only time we'll be planning in the same room together. We looked like a travel agency. 3 laptops, books to almost every European country, insane. As of today, it's T -71 days before I'm Europe bound for 3 weeks. WOOT! I'm SO excited! I'd say we're 3/4 done with planning. I'm completely fine with going on trips for the simplicity of enjoyment and relaxation but I pray the 3 weeks will have more meaning for me.

I gotta figure out what the plan is for me, for my life. I heard about this woman in the news today:
Dr. Sheela Basrur. What an amazing life but it's reminded me yet again of how brief our time is here and it doesn't matter who you are and what you've done...it has no bearing on when you'll die, making it that much more urgent for me to make sure that I don't waste my time, my life.

Father, I really do desire to seek after You and be used by You. Help me get over this hurdle.

This is Joe.






And Joe is on his way to LA. He's moved there to work in a church, a korean church, the last place he probably thought he'd end up starting his ministry career. (oh, the irony Father!)


Joe, I've already sent you my well wishes...
but when times get rough, keep on.
Deuteronomy 4:1- 9. Stay obedient to Him.
He is near when you draw near to Him.
God will not leave you alone.
and never forget the times you saw and experienced our Lord.

May today, there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing that you are a child of God.

video is up! Congrats again ShuMon. It's a wonderful thing.

Drivin Me Wild - Common feat. Lilly Allen