Well, school has officially begun!!! And I'm am not that thrilled, but hey. I'd rather be bored than stupid. So, it's off to Algebra, Biology, and all that other 'good' stuff for this little Elfling wannabe.
Over the course of this summer, I have been working on two fan fiction stories...a sad twist to Narnia...and Legolas being stuck in a dark cave with a large colony of Dwarves for an entire winter!!! That last one should get..interesting. :D
So, tell me, how's school?
Just a thought.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
What do you fear, My Lady?
Lauren's journey home has gotten me thinking. Our lives are short, and this I have known for a while. What we do matters, and I know that as well...
But as I think on these things, I release a long hidden fear within me...
I'm not often scared of things, but one thing sends a chill down my spine...
A quote by a well known Shieldmaiden sums it up nicely.
"A cage. To stay behind bars until use and old age accept them, and all chance for valour has gone being recall or desire."
I fear being forgotten.
I have never strived to be the center of attention, and it's not that I want the praise of men.
Lauren had such a HUGE impact on people. You all should have seen the amount of mourners at her funeral. She touched the lives of so many people. She was an amazing vessel of God, sharing His love and spreading His Gospel.
I realize that my life is so...small...in the grand scheme of existance. So many have gone before me...unnoticed...their names forgotten...lost to the vacuum of time. But some...some go out with a bang.
We may not remember them, but I'm sure there were some that did something...it may not have made headline news, but their kindness or deeds left a mark on those they left behind.
I realize that I can make a difference.
I can be a blessing to those around me...be worthy of remembrance through what God does in me. I can be his hands, feet, mouth...and perhaps impact those around me.
I don't need to fight in a battle to win valour.
I can just...be me...
And through little, small, insignificant me...
God can create valour beyond imagining.
I hope I haven't rambled too much...:)
Just a thought,
Flinn
But as I think on these things, I release a long hidden fear within me...
I'm not often scared of things, but one thing sends a chill down my spine...
A quote by a well known Shieldmaiden sums it up nicely.
"A cage. To stay behind bars until use and old age accept them, and all chance for valour has gone being recall or desire."
I fear being forgotten.
I have never strived to be the center of attention, and it's not that I want the praise of men.
Lauren had such a HUGE impact on people. You all should have seen the amount of mourners at her funeral. She touched the lives of so many people. She was an amazing vessel of God, sharing His love and spreading His Gospel.
I realize that my life is so...small...in the grand scheme of existance. So many have gone before me...unnoticed...their names forgotten...lost to the vacuum of time. But some...some go out with a bang.
We may not remember them, but I'm sure there were some that did something...it may not have made headline news, but their kindness or deeds left a mark on those they left behind.
I realize that I can make a difference.
I can be a blessing to those around me...be worthy of remembrance through what God does in me. I can be his hands, feet, mouth...and perhaps impact those around me.
I don't need to fight in a battle to win valour.
I can just...be me...
And through little, small, insignificant me...
God can create valour beyond imagining.
I hope I haven't rambled too much...:)
Just a thought,
Flinn
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
On Loosing a Friend
Wow. She was only 20. How could this happen? She was always healthy. Her family is so intuned with God. I can't believe it...
Those were some of the thoughts that flitted through my mind last night when I heard the news. You see, there is a family that my family has known for...what...maybe 7, 8 years? Anyway, they have 7 children, and one I was very close to. She, myself, and another friend made up this trio of best friends that went EVERYWHERE together. But then I had to move away, and I lost contact with her. My parents kept in touch, but as time moved on, we didn't talk as much anymore.
Well, a few days ago I was informed that my friend's oldest sister was in badly ill in an ICU room. Over the past couple of days she would get better, get worse, get better, etc. Well, yesterday, we all thought she had taken a turn for the better. She seemed to be improving. But last night, the Lord called her to His side.
I couldn't imagine the grief that family was feeling. That my friend was feeling. I myself have a sister, and can't even fathom life without her.
As my heart aches, I think about life and time. She was only 20...20! She was beautiful. She loved the Lord. Her family loved her. Her friends loved her. Her voice was amazing. She was smart. She had everything going for her....
And now, she's gone.
Life is short. It's what you do with your life that counts eternally. Now she stands in the full glory of her saviour...and I almost envy her.
Use the time you were given to serve the Lord and do His will.
That's living.
*~*~*
In Memory of Lauren
*~*~*
Those were some of the thoughts that flitted through my mind last night when I heard the news. You see, there is a family that my family has known for...what...maybe 7, 8 years? Anyway, they have 7 children, and one I was very close to. She, myself, and another friend made up this trio of best friends that went EVERYWHERE together. But then I had to move away, and I lost contact with her. My parents kept in touch, but as time moved on, we didn't talk as much anymore.
Well, a few days ago I was informed that my friend's oldest sister was in badly ill in an ICU room. Over the past couple of days she would get better, get worse, get better, etc. Well, yesterday, we all thought she had taken a turn for the better. She seemed to be improving. But last night, the Lord called her to His side.
I couldn't imagine the grief that family was feeling. That my friend was feeling. I myself have a sister, and can't even fathom life without her.
As my heart aches, I think about life and time. She was only 20...20! She was beautiful. She loved the Lord. Her family loved her. Her friends loved her. Her voice was amazing. She was smart. She had everything going for her....
And now, she's gone.
Life is short. It's what you do with your life that counts eternally. Now she stands in the full glory of her saviour...and I almost envy her.
Use the time you were given to serve the Lord and do His will.
That's living.
*~*~*
In Memory of Lauren
*~*~*
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