friendship.

I just spent nearly three hours on the phone with a friend, and it may have been the best Friday night yet this year.

amos lee's "cup of sorrow"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Q1O4pK0kI

I want to drink from your cup of sorrow,
I want to bathe in your holy blood.
I want to sleep with the promise of tomorrow,
I know tomorrow may never come.

I send a prayer out across the ocean,
To a man that's forced out of his home.
I send a prayer out across the ocean,
So that he may not suffer there alone.

I want to drink from your cup of sorrow,
I want to bathe in your holy blood.
I want to sleep with the promise of tomorrow,
I know tomorrow may never come.

I want to sit at your table of wisdom,
So that not one crumb shall go to waste,
For if we keep down this pathway to destruction,
Oh will our children will suffer for our haste.

I want to drink from your cup of sorrow,
I want to bathe in your holy blood.
I want to sleep with the promise of tomorrow,
I know tomorrow may never come

kindness.

tonight i was reminded how a simple act of kindness can bring one to tears and restoration.

so all i have to say is this: you never know what one thoughtful action can do for someone else. never hold back your kindness, even if it's just a word, a glance, a pause. you have no idea how much even that simple action can mean.

tomorrow.

tomorrow, i'm leaving boston. just for the day. and i've no idea where i'll go. but i'm going to catch a bus to somewhere and see where it takes me. or a ferry. i really don't know. and even though it seems silly to write this on a blog, i just needed to send this thought out somewhere past me.

Jesus loves me, this i know
for he gave me a parking spot so
we could unload our grocery
two cars away from our alley.
amen.

if you've never been to the north end (which is a neighborhood in boston), then you don't realize how truly amazing this is...and rare. if you try to park your car...excuse me, pahk your cah aftah fouah pm, expect to drive around for at least a half hour to an hour...if you're lucky.

unless you pray to Jesus and He gives you a spot two spaces away from your entrance on your first try.

summer in seattle!

YES! I just found out that I was approved to take a course at the University of Washington for the summer quarter!!! This means I will definitely be home for the summer...which I am ecstatic about.

Now, just to pray that I can take the two online courses that I desperately need to take this summer...

psalm 119:17-58

17 Be good to your servant while I live,
that I may obey your word.
18 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
19 I am a stranger on earth;
do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed with longing
for your laws at all times.
21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,
those who stray from your commands.
22 Remove from me their scorn and contempt,
for I keep your statutes.
23 Though rulers sit together and slander me,
your servant will meditate on your decrees.
24 Your statutes are my delight;
they are my counselors.
25 I am laid low in the dust;
preserve my life according to your word.
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;
be gracious to me and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I have set my heart on your laws.
31 I hold fast to your statutes, LORD;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.
33 Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees,
that I may follow it to the end.[b]
34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law
and obey it with all my heart.
35 Direct me in the path of your commands,
for there I find delight.
36 Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain.
37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;
preserve my life according to your word.[c]
38 Fulfill your promise to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
39 Take away the disgrace I dread,
for your laws are good.
40 How I long for your precepts!
In your righteousness preserve my life.
41 May your unfailing love come to me, LORD,
your salvation, according to your promise;
42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,
for I have put my hope in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings
and will not be put to shame,
47 for I delight in your commands
because I love them.
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate on your decrees.
49 Remember your word to your servant,
for you have given me hope.
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.
51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,
but I do not turn from your law.
52 I remember, LORD, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, LORD, I remember your name,
that I may keep your law.
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.
57 You are my portion, LORD;
I have promised to obey your words.
58 I have sought your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.

today i heard birds chirping.

today i stood outside and let the sun shine on my face.

today i wore shoes other than snow boots.

today i wore a jacket other than my knee length down jacket.

today i watched the white clouds move across the clear blue sky.

today was a good day.

boston.

after a fun night of hockey, drinks, and new friends, i just wanted to say...i'm grateful.