revamped

As I have just spent approximately an hour that I could have spent on school work on redecorating my blog, I feel as though I should begin to post again. So here are my thoughts, ideas, photos, or anything that I feel the need to share with the world (or the one or two people who will actually read this).

I am back in Chapel Hill after a summer spent in one of my favorite plaeces in the world: a couple of border towns in the state of Tamaulipas in Mexico. I worked with Faith Ministry in Reynosa and Miguel Aleman as a long-term volunteer/intern. These places are my second homes, so needless to say, it's been difficult transitioning back to life here. As I sit here drinking peach Jumex out of a can (something I was very excited to find at Harris Teeter), I can't help but wishing I was in the complex in Reynosa, drinking Coke out of a glass bottle and eating queso blanco quesadillas. Over the past few weeks, however, God's been showing me that while a part of my heart is always in Mexico, Chapel Hill is where I need to be right now.

On a completely separate note, one of my favorite albums right now is Needtobreathe's new one, The Outsiders. I think my favorite song so far is "Garden," referring to the garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus went with the disciples the night before his crucifixion to pray. Not only do the lyrics speak so much truth, but the music is, of course, great as well. See them perform it live at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li8aiGtNyZo.

Won't you take this cup from me

'Cause fear has stolen all my sleep

If tomorrow means my death

I pray you'll save their souls with it

Let the songs I sing

Bring joy to you

Let the words I say profess my love

Let the notes I choose

Be your favorite tune

Father let my heart be after You

In this hour of doubt I see

But who I am is not just me

So give me strength to die myself

So love can live to tell the tale

Let the songs I sing

Bring joy to you

Let the words I say profess my love

Let the notes I choose

Be your favorite tune

Father let my heart be after You

Lucky for us in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, the band is coming to play at Cat's Cradle on September 25th. You can buy tickets online in advance for only $12! Everyone should come and enjoy the music of this great band.