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I was at the Delirious concert last week and they were showing this power point during one of the songs. In it, there was a little guy climbing up the side of a mountain. When he first set out he was walking strong, upright on two feet...nothing was going to stop him. About half way up he got so exhausted he had to start crawling...moving slower and slower. By the time he got close to the top he was crawling so slowly he could hardly move at all. I'm pretty sure he wanted to give up, but didn't because he knew that the end result would be worth it. Well, he finally made it to the mountain top. He slowly stood up and stretched his arms out, "I made it! At last."
This reminded me a lot of just life in general. Sometimes it can seem too difficult...even impossible, but it's worth it. I mean, look at our end result. We get to spend eternity in heaven with Jesus.
I often get this picture in my head of what will happen when I get to heaven. Jesus is there waiting for me. He is kneeling down with his arms spread wide, just waiting for me to run to him. At first I am a bit hesitant, not knowning what he will say when I get there. What if he's not pleased with the way I lived my life? But as I get closer, my pace quickens and pretty soon I am running...straight into his arms. He welcomes me, "well done, Melody, well done." I feel the most wonderful feeling wash over and I know that I am finally home.

10 things I love

in no particular order...

1. my family: i don't know what I would do without them; people i can be completely myself with and who love me no matter what; sitting around the table with them and laughing about our days
2. my God: covered by a love divine, child of the risen Lord; to hear you say "this one's mine," my heart is spoken for...just one reason why
3. my best friends: because they are crazy, and don't mind if i am; because i can tell them anything and they still love me; because they make me laugh...
4. sunshine: everything is just better when the sun is shining; the world seems like a happier place - and because i hate being cold
5. the ocean: sitting by it, listening to it, swimming in it, walking by it, squishing my toes in the sand
6. an adventure: even if it is only walking to mac's in a downpour and getting totally drenched or taking hours and hours to get back from the airport because we are completely lost
7. music: listening, playing, singing, i think i love anything that has to do with music
8. a smile: but not just any smile; a smile directed at me, with a laugh hidden behind it; a smile that says i love you
9. my dog: even though he is crazy and in need of psychiatric help, he's my sweetie pie
10. memories: in any form...i love my scrapbook, it's so full of memories...and i love just sitting and talking with my friends remembering the "good ol' days"

Now as to who I'm going to tag...anyone who reads this and hasn't been tagged yet - you're it!

waiting...

Yeah, I know I'm it. I've been thinking about the 10 things I love but haven't had the chance to write them all down. Check back soon.

sprinklers

Ok, so the other day I was at work and I was going for a walk with the kids. The girls were running ahead and Robert was walking behind with me. We were walking by this one house when he suddenly said "uh oh" and got this really crazy grin on his face. The house we were walking past had this automatic sprinkler system and it turned on and started chasing us down the side walk. It was really funny. We screamed and just started running. The girls were laughing at us. I think it's kinda funny that he knew what was going to happen but didn't bother telling me. Maybe he figured it would be worth him getting wet if I got wet too. aaah.....kids

What Breed of Dog am I?

You Are a Golden Retriever Puppy

Tolerant, fun-loving, and patient. You are eager to please - and attached to your frisbee.

What Breed of Puppy Are You?