The Pianist

I am really into this soundtrack at the moment. I love anything having to do with piano.  I want to watch the movie again, but it is pretty intense to I would have to prepare myself for it.  If you haven't seen it... please do, right away.

OPP

I am working towards a Clothing Swap and Vintage Shop on Jan 10th.  This I am quite looking forward to.  I really like organizing and putting on events like this.  I hope it will be a success for everyone.

Dec 28th SITD

Sing a little song of trust,

O my heart!

Sing it because you must,

As leaves start;

As flowers push their way through dust;

Sing, my heart, because you must.

Wait not for an eager throng- 

Bird on bird;

It's the solitary song

That is heard.

Every voice at dawn will start, 

Be a nightingale, my heart!

Sing across the winter snow,

Pierce the could;

Sing when mists are drooping low--

Clear and loud;

But sing sweetest in the dark;

He who slumbers not will hark.

And when He hears you sing, He will bend down with a smile on His kind face.  As He cheerfully listens, He will say, "Sing on, dear child.  I hear you and I am coming to deliver you.  I will carry that load for you.  So just lean hard on Me, and the road will get smoother by and by."

A Roquemore Christmas

Christmas 08 was different in a lot of ways.

1. John was not home.  That was quite sad.  He was on a tour with Noomsa the non-profit that he is working for.  They were visiting different homeless ministry to see what works in serving the under resourced.  He sent letter to each of us with pictures, which was incredibly sweet.

2. I wasn't able to give gifts this year.  Which is my own fault because I have not found a job yet.  This was pretty sad for me, because I really love finding and giving things that people will really enjoy.

3. We had a feast.  My dad cooked a turkey and we prepared plenty of other goodness to eat.  We were not in want.

4. Mom put out a table full of her family Christmas cards and a bunch of her family pictures.  It was so amazing and my mom is the Cutest and the Nicest.

5. I received more than I thought I would from the parents.  Including a waffle maker, mom's old crock pot, two gift cards to restaurants, a whole lot of speciality foods that I love, Audrey Hepburn's Charade, and most importantly my cell phone bill.  I am truly blessed.

6. James was gone for chunks of the day on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day singing at Epcot.  So with John gone as well it felt a bit sparse and low key.

7. Alas we all had a good time together and I really felt the importance of what the reason for Christmas is really about.  I can't imagine life without LIGHT in it.  

8. Thank you God for entering into our world and limiting yourself in Jesus to be our Restoration. We are forever grateful.

Our Three Christmas Trees

Dana's contribution. Sits on top of the TV...all of 5 inches tall.

Emily's contribution (via Dan)  This makes me think of Christmases as a child.
Jana's contribution.  She found it on the side of the road.  Because Naturally Christmas trees are white.

Kingdom Come.

Lately I have been struggling with whose Kingdom I am pursuing.  I would have to say that if it were up to me it would probably be mine.  I am wanting to know how I can be less concerned with my Kingdom and more with seeing God's Kingdom come.  Words so trite it seems, but elusive to see actually happening.

I pray God's love and respect in my life to spill out to others, as I want His Kingdom to reign.  I also want to see it for what it is war.  And to get off my lazy arse and do something.

Happy Birthday Brian.

Went to a Mongolian BBQ type restaurant to celebrate friend Brian's 21st year of existence. It was so delicious.  And Happiest of Birthday's to dear friend Brian.