Sunday, July 31, 2005

Who am I?


I was listening to my very new Casting Crowns cd, and I came across one of my favorite songs called "Who am I" I would like to plce the lyrics for you Who am I?
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt,
Who am I?
That the Bright and Morning Star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart,
Not because of who I am,
But because of what You've done,
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who You are,
Iam a flower quickly fading,
Here and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean

A vapor in the wind,
Still You hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling,
And You've told me who I am..
I am Yours.
Who am I?
That the eyes that see my sin,
Would look on me with love,
and watch me rise again,
Who am I?
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me,

Not because of who I am,
But because of what You've done,
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who You are,

I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean (ocean),
A vapor in the wind,
Still You hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling,
And You've told me who I am...
I am Yours, I am Yours.

I am Yours,
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
'Cause I am Yours,
I am Yours. I just love that song. I mean the chorus, we are just small things that are abundant, like there are so many different waves, and yet God listens to us and hears us! Isnt that the most wonderful thing in the world! And just that we are so small, and yet God our father cares for us, and wants us to know that we are his. It just makes me smile! And makes me feel so special and loved. I know that my family loves me, but isn't is AMAZING and wonderful that God does too. So when someone askes "Who are you?" and you sit and ponder and say, "Yes Who am I?" Lets hope that you come up with the answer that you are Gods!!

Be Gods, and may You take all of His blessings and use them in your day


Friday, July 29, 2005

Home from Camp

So I am home from a delightful week at camp. How can anyone say that camp is no fun. Well it was AWESOME!!! maybe it had to do with the fact that I was right in my element, but who knows. I am so glad God has given me the ability to work with people with special needs.
It is just an amazing and rewarding experiance. I have so many stories, but its kind of funny because you really do not think they are funny or entertaining unless you are there. I think thats what is so special about camp. You get to learn something and experiance something that no one else will. Sure all the other councellers are there to learn and experiance but it is different for them. OH the joys. So I was my usual self (crazy) and took part in some fun games. I was an alien for the carnival night and was the game show host (my favorite) for the Game show night. I got to dress as a guy and the guy councellers were girls (oh it was so funny!) We also got our fair share of pranks done this weekend. One including grasshoppers in our beds. (shiver and yuck) But some how, it was funny. OH the Kids were amazing and once again taught me alot about myself. There was also a music therapist there one evening so I got to talk to her. It was so cool to hear what she had to say, especially since that is what I want to do with my life. Yeah yeah yeah.

I thank God for this wonderful week! Without Him I would never have been able to do it!

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

God is Wonderful


Okay so I would like to start by saying that God is wonderful. How often do we stop and think about him? How often do we stand back and look at all of the things He has created for us? My one friend (yes regan its you) wrote an email about rocks and how we stumble over the little ones. Basicly stating (if I have this right) That we focus to much on the little stuff. Its so true. We think, oh man I am not going to get this done on time. Or I can not play this piano piece right (after playing it twice, true story happened to me!) But trully it is not the kinda stuff we should worry about. I mean sometimes you have to worry about the small stuff, because it fits together with the big stuff. But not always. Anyway I just wanted to share. And I ask a question you can think about "What wonderful thing did God do in your life today?"

Be God's

my life as it was and is


I took this from my friends blog, but do not worry, I am changing the answers.....

What was I doing 10 years ago: Ten years ago, I was 11, probably at the lake, hanging out, getting ready for grade 7, hmm yeah thats about it. Working for dad
5 years ago: Working for my dad, and Soda Jerks, getting ready for my last year of school. 1 year ago: Started Concordia, working for Transitions, still on a high from going to Holland
Yesterday:Worked for my dad, then vegged at home, played guitar and piano, read and watched TV
5 Snacks I enjoy:Chocolate, Dropjes, pringles, Grapes, Cheese
5 songs I know all the words to: In Christ Alone – Newsboys; Wishing you were somehow here again– Phantom of the Opera; Shout to the Lord - Micheal W Smith; Jesus lover of my soul - unknown
5 Things I would do with a $100 million: Give lots of it to church, pay off school, give alot to charities, take ALL of my friends on a holliday, (maybe at different times) and spend it on my family!
5 Locations I would like to run away to: Europe, B.C., Klemtu, Africa, China
5 Bad habits I have: Being lazy, chewing my fingernails, saying "like" WAY to much, being an agressive driver, getting frusterated with my self
5 Things I like doing: singing, playing my instruments, hanging with friends and family, reading, and watching football
5 TV shows I like:CSI, NCIS, Law and Order, Spounge bob, (although only in small doses) and invader zim
5 Biggest joys of the moment: Rain, the boys I work with, my brother and parents, God, feeling at peace
5 Favorite toys: my guitar, piano, the computer, my humdinger, my stereo
5 movies I like: Phantom of the Opera, Sound of music, Remember the titans,West side Story, Shrek
5 People I miss the most: Okay so this one is hard... But I am going to have to say, Ashley Ostermeier, and well, yeah Ashley, and then I miss my school friends, and everyone I have not seen for a long time! (although thats more then five)


Sunday, July 17, 2005

My Trip to Markerville

So Friday Amber Versteeg and I drive out to Crayola town, otherwise known as Markerville. Once there, we are greeted by...an empty house! Yep thats right, well okay we knew we would be, but still! Kels went hiking. So anyway They while waiting we sat on the couch and I played my guitar. Amber made up a song about their black fish with the eyes coming out of its head. So fun! So the family gets home, and Kelc puts us to work making a salad, while she goes and gets clean. (she needed too) From there we went to meet people and have a fire.

Sat. Amber and I get the 411 on Markerville. We go to coffee hour. (thats how you get the 411) So we got the tour of the creamery cause we wanted to. ( So Regan, I laughed more during the crayon tour. but it was a good tour. Mrs. Gamble gave it to us, Kelc was working) Kelc leaves with us and she gets changed and stuff. (well Amber did too) We go back and make ice cream. YUMMMYYYY! Then off to Sylvan to see the coffee shop the Gambles own, and have lunch and do a little shopping. Okay Kels and I walked Amber shopped. (it was still fun, Kelc saw this wonderful purse that said. "I'm to pretty to do math!" dont you just love it?) I did not get it though, for fear of not going back to markerville.

After Sylvan, we went and visited Jon Berg out were he worked and invited him over for an evening of Movies and supper. He said yes.

After visiting Jon we told him we would pick him up, we went to the cliffs, Because we drove all the way to the cliffs Kelc and I decided that we should jump them. So we did. YES SO FUN!!! I think we should do it again sometime with a ton of people. Amber has a grand picture of me jumping for those that do not believe I did.

So then we went to Happy hour at Aunt Sandy's (he he it consisted of the Gambles, Us and Aunt Sandy and Uncle Bill) I love happy hour in Markerville.

We then went picked up Jon, watched movies played dutch blitz, dropped Jon off, and went to bed.

Well what can I say about Sunday....... Amber and I went for a ride, wanted to see how many times the car spun, and then went to visit the ditch. We are okay, Amber was a little shocked because yeah, her car, she was driving.

Kelc Amber and I went to church while Mr and Mrs Gamble came to our rescue and were our heros. YEAH FOR THEM!!!! I have to say, I really like the church building, I knew all of the songs (cause the youth did them today) it was grand. We walked in to the Happy song. Yeah thats right, cause we needed to get happy!

After Church the car got fixed and Amber and I made it home!

HEre are some interesting qoutes from the weekend:
" I have never seen a deer out in a field before!....Oh can you stop at the road kill on the way home... I want at picture"

"So, I will send your cheque in the mail for being my kids friend! " (Yes I get paid for befriending a Gamble!)

"Maybe little knomes come out in the middle of the night and rake the gravel"

"How do you like it how do you like it? More MORE MORE" (Jon singing while playing dutch blitz"

(due to a random annoying song that fits with one sylable names) Amber"So the song sounds better if your name has one sylable" (after hearing the song already and saying it was horrible) Jon "How does that work" (and song get sung again!)

Sigh good times good times.

Thursday, July 14, 2005

its true


He he he, I am not really stressed out, I just like this picture cause its fun. Anyway, My fingers hurt from playing Sahara, and I need to clean my room, and pack for my weekend getaway, and clean my bathroom, and I got rasberry sauce on my new WHITE pants, and a stain in my favorite shirt that will not come out. But......Life is great and God is good! Yeah yeah yeah!

Praise Adonai, from the rising of the sun, to the end of every day!

Monday, July 11, 2005

So mUch 2 saY!


Hey hey hey. So I have so much to say, but not alot of time. Wow last week was a whirl wind of adventures! It was so much fun watching Mike and Trish get married. I loved it I did I did. There were some down parts but that does not matter. It is amazing how God can just bring two people together. Yippeee!

Hmmm, Because I need sleep this will be short but you know. watering plants for my mom takes over 3 hours. Yep it sure does. Gag. and I am as red as a tomato! Yippee for me.

I want to add a picture cause I never thought I could do that. So lets see what i will add. Oh its my guitar. So nice I loves it. I even named it. For a while I was trying out the name Zoey, my friend Regan suggested it, but then I was like nope I do not like that. I have now named it Sahara. Yep like the desert. I loves it. Anyway enjoy looking at her, I sure do. And I like playing her. Just ask Henry and Laura..

Sunday, July 03, 2005

Gone

Im In Ontario, and will tell you all about it when I Get home!