The simple moments.. ( how cliche can we get? )

Let me save the title of this blog by saying that I am so blessed to have the friends I have.. Have you ever been in a moment where it's as if God opened your eyes to the greater beauty and deeper meaning of that moment?..And if he wouldn't have, it would of been just another good time? Well, He opened my eyes last Wednesday, and there is no way this moment is falling into the "Good Times' folder of my brain.

Sarah and I were unwinding after a whirlwind of a day, and I was almost asleep on my bed while she was reading an issue of People. Upstairs, dad was watching tv, and the phone rang. Of course he isn't even about to move. So I hear 2 rings and then feel a hand on my ear. Sarah had placed her hand my ear, to try and subside the noise from awakening me. Thank the Lord I was awake because otherwise, I would have never witnessed this increble moment. So as I laid there protected from sound, I pictured our friendship, and it was as if a slideshow filled with memories played in my mind. I saw us in the car, me thinking I am such a good friend for driving her all around town; I saw me telling her what to do, thinking I am helping her;I saw me giving her advice on guys; I saw me fixing her a plate of whatever dad made that morning...and so on. And then I was brought back to the beauty of the moment. I should just state that I by far the bossiest, boldest, bluntest, loudest, obnoxious friend she probably has, and almost all the time I think that the year between us is equal to 15 and I am her mother. I act like I am saving her from hell everyday, and then God opened my eyes to see that she is the real umph, hero, sustainer, sparkling beauty of our friendship. And she is the one holding me up. All the moments of "saving Sarah", were actually in disguise, because she has been saving me all along. I love her, and am so thankful she is protecting my ears from the noise of today, this world, and negativity. This blog is a simple thank you. 

Yours, Charity

Taken by storm..

You have taken me by storm... Whether you know it or not your (so Conly would call it) soundtrack is playing and I see your smile in my mind too much when counting the moments we've shared. You are the plot,body,conclusion, of my monologue at the moment, and I am almost laughing at the typing of this paragraph. I can't believe I am professing my "love" ( more likely infatuation ) with you over this...

When I think about when we met, I don't remeber if we shared a hug, had awkward moments, spoke smalltalk discussing weather, caught eachothers eye too often.. but I do remember and think it will be hard to forget your smile and adorable slightly awkard laugh. You used your laugh to fill the air in between words. You didn't have to. I caught your eye on me and you didn't have to look away. You probably don't feel or remeber what I felt and can't forget. But at least I have gotten a song or two and an okay blog out of it. Maybe one day the time will be less stressful, we'll live in the same city, you'll teach me guitar, and we won't have to write songs with bridges about how it didn't work. Maybe one day, my sudo Taylor Swift song can have a happy ending.

Have a blessed day to whoever is reading my adorably pathetic blog. Off to class, cev.

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

I want the peace of Christ to rule in my heart, through my mind, and flow my lips. Peace is so rare in this world. People are constantly running around stressed with work assignments, screaming children, aches and pains, and I do not want to be apart of it any longer. When I start to feel overwhelmed, I will simply breathe and pray a prayer of how God will take care of it. Because He will. And half the stuff we are SO STRESSED out about, doesn't even matter. Just wasting energy. That's my goal and has been for the past week, and it's going pretty good. Have a stress-free day filled with easy smiles. Cev

Are you awallable?

Instead of adorable, i am going to start saying awallable. just because. hope you get it!

So, swine flu is infact going around my school... how wonderful. I am thrilled to know that i bite my nails constantly and probably are going to get H1N1 ! LINDSEY SHUT UP. Lindsey is sitting across from me in study hall at the moment, being mean. CUTE.

I am now going to go study for all these quizes i have today.. Have a great day and just look outside if you need to smile, its perfect out there and i wish that i wasnt surrounded by swine infested walls, stuffy air, and complicated homework.

Much love, cev

School..not so adorable..

I really do not enjoy it. I am not talented at taking tests. Can you guess what I am speaking of?

.school.

I do however enjoy Chicago.. that is where I was last week. If I could, I would live there, and yes I am aware how cold the winters are. I love winter, the layers of clothes, the snow, the cocoa,... it's intense, but i enjoy it. While on my way to Chicago, I saw some of the most beautiful clouds. Amazing colors and shapes.. it was incredible. God blessed me, and I saw him through it all. It was the best way to spend those 11.5 hours back to LR. Well, today is going to be great, even though it has had a little rough beginning. Hope your day is joyful, and bright. Much love. -cev

What is love?

When you read the title of this next post, do you follow with "Baby, don't hurt me, no more..". Just wondering. Today in my book is now dubbed - "Random Fact Day!" Becuase i feel like saying all of these random facts. So, you should either text, facebook, or comment a random fact to me! I sure do hope whoever is reading this right now, is having a good day. My day has just begun with alg. 2 first period and now, I'm in study hall...not studying.. So it has been pretty good.

Conly B. - visit Central Park for me. Carve our names in a tree.. ( that just happened to rhyme )

Suska - I love windows, dont you? Hey, have a great day and I'll be praying for your adventure that is coming!

Hannah W. - Well, I hope your retreat went well and you made amazing friends! Smile dear, and know I loveee you.

Hannah E. - OH! I hope moving in and starting college is going good for you! I will be praying for you :).

Susie - Sorry I was asleep last night.. I am so thankful that you called me though! I absolutely will miss you this next school year. I LOVE YOU.

Sarah J. - I love you. Keep encouraging at school while I am miss this week! :)

Lindsey Q. - You are sitting across from me, and now I am about to give you a hug. because you need cole slaw. :)

Chicago, here I come. - Cev

Just for now..

Often, when we realize how great someone is, or the beauty of a sunset is when it is too late, or when they have moved away. That is what I am coming to grips with as of now. Yes, I knew I was blessed to have them day in and out. I told them so.. probably an annoyingly amount of times. But, to the extent- I really didn't know how blessed I was. 

There really isn't anything I adore more than the sky. Whether I am glancing at it while walking, staring at it while clouds roll by, watching the sun kiss the blue goodbye while the black of the night takes over, it really doesn't matter, I love it all. But when it's over, I love it more. Most of my closest friends have moved during these past weeks, and I am now opening my eyes to them not here.. and I love/miss them more than ever. But I will be fine, so will they. 

                                                 

You have most likely noticed that this is not my other blog.. i hope. The reason is because I forgot my other password ( yay ) so I just started up another one. Sorry for the confusion. Thank you Lord for your whispers, smiles, and laughs throughout the day. 

I hope today is nothing less than wonderful for you. 

CharityElaine