"Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love!!" Lamentations 3:32. I've been claiming that this week! Since I've been home the past week as been rather... heavy. I guess that's the best word to use. Seeing people I love and care so much about suffer and grieve is not easy, but it's so much easier when we know the individuals who have passed away are sitting at the feet of Jesus! Revelation 4 doesn't even scratch the surface! "Day and night they never stop saying...'Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty! Who was, and is, and is to come!"
Tonight, I said goodbye to a dear, precious man, Roy Barnes. Never in my life and never again will I meet an individual who was like him. He was the definition of minister. His love for Jesus Christ, his love for people, and his love for music impacted so many lives. He inspired me and instilled in me a love for music from the time I was a little girl in children's' choir to studying Worship Leadership preparing to do music ministry. He had a voice as big as the sea. Christmas will not be the same this year, as Roy Barnes will not be there to sing "Sweet Little Jesus Boy." Man oh man. This was my favorite part of the Christmas season. To sit and just reflect on those while this booming BEAUTIFUL bass voice sang was incredibly special. I remember the "old timey" car he had and one day after choir practice, he took me for a ride! I was just a little girl but I so vividly remember sitting in that front seat with the wind whipping through my hair, all the while Mr. Barnes is just cheesing in the front seat. I remember when we found out he had cancer and the many battles he fought, but his positive attitude was so contagious and so infectious that it was nearly impossible to become upset. Time after time he repeated "If I get better, I'm ok and if I die, I'm ok." He was a walking example of Philippians 1:21. Tomorrow, we will celebrate his life and there's going to be a ton of singing! Just they way he would like it! I am a better person because of Roy Barnes and I know many people would say the exact same thing.
On to something a bit lighter...
- I leave for Fuge next week... and I'm pretty excited! It's becoming more and more realistic with every day that gets closer but at the same time that means I'm becoming more and more nervous. I'm a little nervous about leaving home because of several circumstances. Some that are obvious and some that are not so obvious. Philippians 4 is getting me through this one. "Do not be anxious...." "I have learned the secret of being content in any situation..." Christ doesn't need me, or doesn't have to use me this summer but the fact that he has called me to Fuge leads me to say "Here I am, send me."
-Never fear about cowboy boots! My cousin, Stephanie, saved the day! I should have known my shoe addicted cousin had not one but two pair in her closet she has never worn!
-Downloaded the entire Train album last night. Praise.
-I've decided I'm going to write a book. It's called "Life Lessons According to Katie." If you are an avid tumblr follower, this is just the beginning.
- Dinner tonight with my family and the Steens was an absolute hoot.
-Likewise lunch today with Christy Catoe was a hoot but also had some nice discussion. She lets me sort my mind out verbally and when one of my thoughts is crazy, she just gives me a look. I love it.
- So back when I was taking exams, Mom sent me a "care package." It consisted of a CFA giftcard and a massage and a pedicure. Now, I am going to state that massages for females should be mandatory monthly by law. Like if you don't get one, you should go to jail. I'm serious.
- I hate confrontational (good and bad) conversations. They just stress me out but alas, they must be held sooner or later.
-Missed Glee tonight... Don't tell me what happens.
-In other television news, The Survivor finale will be on before I leave for camp! Woooot!
-Got to see Pam, Annette, Dr. Collins, Dr. Cox, and Marybeth today! What a treat! I miss them!
-I've decided to teach a course entitled Hymns of the Baptist Church. Caleb is going to be the vocal demonstrator!
-Brittany, Bethany, and I are going to start a Mexican band. Bethany has brushed up on her Zumba moves, Brittany called the Uke, and I'm going to sing.... even though I only know like two words in Spanish... hola amigo.
-My best friend starts her internship next week! She is going to do awesome! Go Boo Bear!
-It might be time for me to get some sleep
-k
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