Happy




I was sitting on my doorstep,
I hung up the phone and it fell out of my hand,
But I knew I had to do it,
And he wouldn't understand,
So hard to see myself without him,
I felt a piece of my heart break,
But when you're standing at a crossroad,
There's a choice you gotta make.

[Chorus:]
I guess it's gonna have to hurt,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
I guess it's gonna break me down,
Like falling when you try to fly,
It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye.

I know there's a blue horizon,
Somewhere up ahead, just waiting for me,
Getting there means leaving things behind,
Sometimes life's so bitter sweet.

[Chorus:]
I guess it's gonna have to hurt,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
I guess it's gonna break me down,
Like falling when you try to fly,
It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye.

Time heals,
The wounds that you feel,
Somehow, right now.

[Chorus:]
I guess it's gonna have to hurt,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
I guess it's gonna break me down,
Like falling when you try to fly,
It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
Starts with goodbye,
The only way you try to find,
It's sad but, sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye,
Na na na na na na na.

Fight

As we go through life there are times of trouble and times when you lose sight of what you are running towards. It's important to remember that although you have so many people around you to rely on for support and encouragement, you are ultimately in this on your own. You can't carry someone with you into Heaven. It takes work on their part to make things right with God. As Don Truex sais, "Only one person can pass through the security gate at the airport at a time." A stretch, yes, but applicable. Don't lose sight of your target. Keep running for it.

Don't give up.

Don't give in.

Fight the good fight.
  • bg
    good thoughts rae!
    by bg at 02/20/07 7:14PM
  • wheelman
    good reminder!
    by wheelman at 02/23/07 7:04PM

Dating: America's new favorite pasttime?

What is the point of dating? What is the point of going places with someone and "hanging out"? is it all just fun and games? it seems like almost everyone is looking for someone. im not really talking about the world- the world looks for the satisfaction of pleasures. But think about your friends, yourself, and your brothers and sisters all around you. why is anyone dating? ill admit, i used to be a little dating crazy, but the reason was...i was just trying to find MY "prince charming" like it seemed everyone else was. i didnt trust the One who could poaint me towards the one i was looking for. i guess i am writing this out of anger and frustration more than edification, but it can be taken either way. i just dont understand those people who go around and date eveyrone they see. they invest hours and hours into the person they date, giving them a piece of their heart that can never be returned. i just asked a friend of mine, "do you think yall will get married eventually?" (now let me tell you what, i dont just ASK that of any couple who are dating.) these two have been dating for two years. and what was her response?! "No way! i could NEVER see myself marrying him!!" .........??

what is the point?
the point of dating is to find that one person that you are meant to be with. but these days, the term "dating" has taken on a new meaning. "dating" is the status everyone wants. "Dating" is what people do to get a quick pleasure out of something that is so meaningless to them. "Dating" is all just fun and games and a good way to get yourself into serious trouble. Real, true, good dating is simply this: spending time with someone you can see yourself marrying, in order to get to know who they truely are. Has anyone ever considered that it is not up to you who you marry? Did you forget what your purpose is here on earth? We are supposed to be servants. When you were baptized, you gave your life to God! You made a promise to God that you would follow Him and live your life COMPLETELY for Him. When we make this choice, it is our responsibility to make sure we do this. And when we do, God will bless us in SO many ways. Many people think that if they give their life completely to Christ, they are missing out on so much. But you know what the truth is? All of that that you would have experienced is NOTHING compared to the gifts God will give you when you follow Him. God will make sure that the PERFECT person for you comes into your life. God will make sure that that person becomes your best friend. And all this time, because of the choice you made to live for God, you arent focusing on your relationships as physical. or as "i have to figure out how to make them like me so they will ask me out..." thats not the point. the point is to build that relationship upon and around God. With God...you CANT go wrong.

the point of marriage is to be with that one brother or sister in christ that will be there for you, to do EVERYTHING in their power to get yourself, theirself, and your kids to Heaven. so why settle for wasting your time and your heart on people who dont fit your description of your prince charming or your princess? you cant plan your future without God. it just doesnt happen. if you want to be happy...follow Him.
  • bg
    AMEN! I agree totally with you. I don't date to date...i won't date ppl i don't think i could not see myself marrying cause like you said I would be waisting my time. Good thoughts babe
    by bg at 01/09/07 11:04PM
  • teegee
    I feel like after the previous two comments I should throw in a term of endearment. I'll refrain. Great post, kiddo.
    by teegee at 01/10/07 9:48AM
  • wheelman
    That's a terrific point! I really do feel the same way. Have you read the book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye"? It's a really great book that talks about what you just did.
    by wheelman at 01/11/07 9:15PM
  • riverofrain
    hey! excellent thoughts! :-)
    by riverofrain at 01/13/07 12:12AM
  • ryguy
    She pointed me here. Very insightful...so many Christians don't realize that their 'romantic life' is part of the life they surrendered to Him. We don't have the right to call the shots anymore. We gave that up in exchange for a relationship with the Almighty God, and what a small price to pay! Everything we do with every part of our lives has to be done so that God is glorified, no matter what. That's first and foremost, the rest is just details. And to ice cake, if we do that, joy, contentment, fulfillment, and meaning will dovetail right in behind in this life too!

    If only Matthew 6:33 were as easy to put into practice as it is to sing the song! I think I'll be working on that one verse until the day I die.
    by ryguy at 01/13/07 2:57AM
  • ryguy
    That was a big comment. I deleted and reworded it about 5 times :P
    by ryguy at 01/13/07 2:58AM
  • msblondietalkzal
    yo baby whats goin on?
    by msblondietalkzal at 02/19/07 2:37AM
  • msblondietalkzal
    HAHAHA i cant believe you gave my name on your list that title!! thats hilarious!! haha
    by msblondietalkzal at 02/19/07 2:49AM

Cancelled?

Well here's the thing...my flight is scheduled for 2:00 tomorrow for Tampa....but then again, it just started snowing...hard. So will I make it to Tampa tomorrow night? I find out in eight hours....
  • bg
    aww hope you have a safe flight!
    by bg at 01/06/07 1:34AM
  • wheelman
    You could borrow my four wheeler and drive down. :)
    by wheelman at 01/06/07 11:53AM
  • bg
    haha riight
    by bg at 01/06/07 2:09PM

Lessons Learned

There's some things that I regret,
Some words I wish had gone unsaid,
Some starts,
That had some better endings,
Been some bad times I've been through,
Damage I cannot undo,
Some things,
I wish I could do all all over again,
But it don't really matter,
Life gets that much harder,
It makes you that much stronger,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were,
Lessons learned.

And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wonder how I get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for everytime,
Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned.

There's mistakes that I have made,
Some chances I just threw away,
Some roads,
I never should've taken,
Been some signs I shouldn't see,
Hearts that I hurt needlessly,
Some roads,
That I wish I could have one more chance to make,
But it don't make no difference,
The past can't be rewritten,
You get the life you're given,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were,
Lessons learned.

And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wonder how I get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for everytime,
Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned.

And all the things that break you,
All the things that make you strong,
You can't change the past,
Cause it's gone,
And nothing's gotta go,
Because they are gone,
Lessons learned.

And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wonder how I get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,
I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for everytime,
Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned,
Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were lessons learned,
Lessons learned.
  • riverofrain
    hey hun! that's a great song. Merry Christmas! :-)
    by riverofrain at 12/25/06 3:13PM
  • mre
    =)
    by mre at 12/29/06 1:36PM
  • riverofrain
    well for new years, we were going to have you guys and the Abeytas over, but then you guys wanted to have a party...but then you guys also want to go skiing...lol. i'm not sure if the Abeytas are comin. I WOULD LIKE to go to your house (haha) but you guys haven't decided what you're going to do haha
    by riverofrain at 12/29/06 9:30PM
  • riverofrain
    i like how you named sarah on your friends list "LittleBurksGirl" thats cute :-)
    by riverofrain at 12/29/06 9:34PM