nicole. . .

. . .is now laughing because she should know by now not to make definitive statements ('will post tomorrow') without adding a clause such as 'Lord willing' or 'unless something unexpected comes up'.

Like finding out that me and another intern will be spending the whole afternoon escorting an air conditioner repair man through 30+ girls' dorm rooms. 

So for those of you who were waiting with baited breath - I'm sorry not to deliver something profound.

But if you knew how hot it was down here, you would realize that I'm actually ecstatic about having all the air conditioners on campus working. 

That's all I have time for now.  More. . .sometime!

nicole. . .

. . .will be posting tomorrow!

the heavens declare

Wednesday evenings our class has been going through The Truth Project.  Most everything that is presented is truth that I have grown up believing, but I have greatly appreciated the fresh and unique angle.  Here is a quote from last night's class, which was focusing in on the arena of science.

"As Christians we need not be afriad to look in a telescope

nor look into a microscope

for we do not need to explain away the order and the design that is evidenced."

 The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.
 Day unto day utters speech,
And night unto night reveals knowledge.
 There is no speech nor language
Where their voice is not heard.

Psalm 19:1-3

a quote

            "Oh, the fullness,
                                   pleasure,
                                          sheer excitement
           of knowing God on earth!”
                            -Jim Elliot-

bi·cy·cle

I rode a bike for the first time in a long time a couple of days ago.

Isn't it funny how some things are so familiar?

The feeling of freedom and exhilaration with the wind in your face.

(and I checked - I can still ride with no hands)

And I decided that for travel

a bicycle is the way to go.

Walks are good when you have lots of time

or are feeling contemplative

or want to chat with a friend.

And I won't deny vehicles have their place

(like coming on a road trip to visit me!)

But you end up missing so much of the scenery.

Whereas with a bicycle

there is that perfect balance of having time to soak in the surroundings

and still getting where you need to go.  

another celebration

. . .my first 'fourth of July' in the States :) 

And since we started talking about anthems a couple of days ago, here are some thoughts on the American anthem.

One.  No matter how low you start off "oh say can you see. . ." the song always seems to end shatteringly high.

Two.  It was one of those 'eureka!' moments when I realized that the lyrics were not 'dawnserlie light' but rather 'the dawn's. early. light.'

The whole song made a lot more sense after that point. 

Happy Fourth! 

oh canada

Happy Canada Day!

  

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

(just a note to those of my American friends who may not know. . .the tune is not      'O Christmas Tree')

*grins*