holy moses, i haven't updated in a freaking long time...kate, i hope this makes you happy (shes been on my case for a long time about updating)

I never know what to say in here. I don't feel like I have anything much of significance to tell. *shrugs* I am listening to Sandra McCracken Webb right now...aaaaaaaand...she rocks....and...i have spent a good deal of time playing my guitar this day. I really do love playing...its so theraputic...even though i'm not that good...its still fun. Aaaaaaaaaaand...I have been writing...but I never end up with anything finished...its like I always have all these thoughts in my head...but I can't make them come out on paper...and then theres the whole "what progression should go with this?" problem...which...is something that just has to happen...you can't force it...i'm all about the natural progressions, folks...in songs and in everything else in life...not saying you shouldn't be proactive....ne way...i'm seriously rambling.

Hm...My family drives me nuts...but I love them to pieces. Sometimes we have good talks...or sometimes we just laugh together...or sometimes we play music together...Sometimes I get to talk to them about God...and that is way cool

You know what is especially awesome about God, that I'm realizing as of late? THe fact that you can not second guess Him. :D Its an uncomfortable place to be, but I love it. Its such a reminder that He is in control and that all I can do is let Him lead me...and to submit to Him...and through his grace, attempt to follow Him. You know...God knows the desires of my heart...He knows that I desire Him...he knows that I desire a mate someday...He knows that I desire direction...He knows that I am scared of a lot of things...He knows my strongpoints and my weakpoints...and He handles all those things in HIS time...not MY time. And I like that. Because His timing is perfect; mine is supremely flawed. A lot of times...I want what I want when I want it...and thats just crap and selfish...So...I think God is teaching me to be more and more patient and to go with the flow...

I'm reading Hebrews right now...and Esther....no comments on that really, for now.

Um...I like to pray...I like talking to God like I do my friends...because He is my BEST friend...and He will listen to me more than any of my friends ever could.

I can't wait to see The Passion. The other day a preview came on...and I cried kinda...somewhere between teary eyed and a few tears...a freaking 30-60 second promo or something. Out of control. My friend, Rebekah, saw it the other day...Mel Gibson actually came to her school in Cali and they had a special showing there...she said everyone, at the end of the movie, could not say anything...actually...you all should read about it here (and shes also a really cool girl): http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=rebekahwithak_a_h

Um...I really like music...have I ever mentioned that? ;) There is so much good music out there...and I have only heard a little bit of it.

Um...Everyone...call me any time...come visit any time...Instant Message me....whatever...I love my friends...I always want to hear from you...just keep that in mind...if there is anything I can be doing for you, let me know. If you need any specific prayers, let me know.

Forever amazed by God's awesomeness,
Dena Michelle