My heart is like a symphony
That sings of only pain.
Of all that makes a life worthwhile,Only you remain.
Only in the thought of you
Safe and cared for well
Can I find happiness within
My self-inflicted hell.

Only in my love for you
Is there sufficient grace
For me to want to live at all
In this forsaken place.

Ah, God! Were life not beautiful
And love not full of light,I could,
perhaps, embrace the rage
Of an embittered night.

But as it is, I cannot help
But hope for what might be:
That though I gave you up, you might
Someday, somehow love me.

(P.s. This was writen befor I left Maracaibo, Venezuela... I ment to post it the last day, but I did not have a computer! I hope you enjoy....I have one more thing I need to post...)

Good News!!!!
As most of you know, were COMING HOME!! I was going to post from the very beginning, but it was kind of hard, and now that the computer is in a box somewhere, we have to go to a cyber, and I don't have access to my pictures, so I will post some that I have taken from my camera

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Here you can see us girls being "statues" we are spending all the time we can together, since we will be leaving at the end of the month ;(

(trying not to move or laugh) (can we move now? and start laughing at the people staring?¿?)

Me, Ellis, Enmannuel
We went to the very top of the buiding, we could see the whole city it was an amazing site, and we took some pictures while we were up there. Be careful you don't fall, we're 16 flo0rs high!

Btw. Yesterday we saw this cool car, it's nice huh?

My future car!

Thought For The Day
"The measure of a person is not what he or she does on Sunday, but rather who they are Monday through Saturday"

Deep Thought

"Do you think that when they asked George Washington for ID that he just whipped out a quarter?"

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On Thursday, the teens at church, decided they wanted to make a thank-you, good-bye party....We were all so exited to plan this. Daddy was sooo suprised... At the very beginning it was kid of serious, because we could not believe that 8 years had passed soo fast. We all remembered the very first time that we took the misnistiry to play on the altar, we had been practicing for more than a month and now all of us know how to play all the intruments that we have at church: Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano. etc.

here are some of us!...

On Saturday, I went the very last time to the mall...it was my favorite hangout, I had a very good time, I went with my mom and Soad, I said goodbye to a couple of friends. I will miss them dearly...(and the mall lol) Here are some pic....they are not the best...

Soad and Abraham (her brother)

God Made Me Different I cannot change the way I am,
I never really try. God made me
different and unique, I never ask
Him why. If I appear peculiar,
There's nothing I can do, You must accept me as I am,
As I've accepted you. God
made a casting of each life,
Then threw the mold away,
Each one is different from the rest,
Unlike as night from day.
So often we will criticize,
The things that others do,
But, do you know, they do not think,
The same as me and you. So God in all his wisdom,
Who knows us all by name,
He didn't want us to be bored,
That's why we're not the same
Author unknown
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May your dreams come true,
your prayers be answered

Have a Good Day!!

Una Razon

Today as I was listening to a song, that is on my play-list, I was really listening to the words. It was then that I really valued the song. When I listen to music the first thing I pay attention to is the rhythm, then the beat etc. I don't listen to the words *grin* So today I really listened.

The song talks about us, that we all have a purpose in life, we were created with a purpose, not just to live and die. No, we each have a different calling in our lives, it may be from preaching to children's church . We are different from each other, some may be very bubbly, others more serious, outgoing, strong, thoughtful, friendly, confident, and so on.

If we let ourselves be carried away with the current of this world we will lose our calling or the purpose we have, maybe not at once, but little by little... I have seen this happen to a few of my friends, and its hard to let someone else take their place, because they won´t be exactly the same. they won´t have the same qualities. Yet, if we give that person a chance and not compare, but look at the things that are unique to that person we will see wonderful things... yes it might be hard.

See God made us with our own special purpose! Don't ignore that! We may not be perfect in every way we want to be, or others want us to be...sometimes we must stop looking at the list of expectations we have, and others have for us.

Ask God, is this how you want me to be? Is this what you created me to be, to do? Is this my calling? Show me Your list of expectations. But, we must listen to His answer. Don't do all the talking. Listen. This is the key!


This is why its so important to ask God, we are a pillar in peoples lives, we may not see it until someone tells us, or we may never know, but God does know and that´s why He reminds us to ask Him, and talk to Him about anything.

Maybe the answer from God will be small changes, drastic changes, somethings stay, others go "bye bye", this may be hard but it´s necessary, believe me its not easy, but you know what? it´s beneficial to us and those around us! (Yeh, I can see your face! *smile*) I asked God this question, you know, about the changes He wants, and I had the same face! I was like helloooo!!

People around me (not saved) ask why do I change radically and do all this Chirstian stuff, and not do certain other stuff, why do I dress modestly, and why I don´t have a boyfriend, etc., then say that I´m crazy, but yet they keep staying around me and ask many questions about God, others just ignore me when I talk about Jesus Christ...(yet deep inside them they really care and are interested.)

I can now see the whole picture, they really envy us! They are trying to be "happy" they laugh, because they don't want to cry. Joy is something really different from happiness ... they don't have joy in there lives...

God says:

"I am there when you cry, I'm there when your alone, sad, angry, You can talk to me whenever you want, I'm with you every second and we can just talk about everything. I made you with a purpose, a future, I'm the One who writes your story, you don't need to worry about what your whole future is".

We are there to help others find the JOY we have, and help them see God through us, through His Creation, not by just preaching! It´s really important for us to stand up 4 what we believe in, because others are watching us, our every move, they really pay attention and will start seeing that God really is there with us and is more than a bff. We need to be examples to them, not just in testifying, going to church, etc. but, being friends for them, so they may see Gods love, mercy, and through us.

Lately, a girl from keyboard lessons, asked me about God, and sometimes it takes patience for me to explain everything to her. She has asked me if she can come to church, I was really overjoyed to hear this, because a friend and I have been praying for her. She is now more willing to hear about the things of God.

That´s why God really wants us to stand in the light, and wants us to understand that we have a purpose. we may not be perfect, but God accepts us for who we are! He looks at our hearts...

I hope everyone had, has a good day!


God Bless You!

My Cell.

Here are some pic. of my cell.

Thank God For Friends

Thank God for Friends!

When we are friendsfor so many years,
God blesses us with memoriesthat always bring tears.
Maybe not surface ones to roll down our face.
But deep in our hearts where time won't erase.
Many happy ones, sure!But some sad ones, too.
Of loved ones who have died and left us to feel blue.
Until we begin to think just where they have gone.
We're happy for them, but, we still feel alone!
Then happy memories startfunny stories we can tell.
Tell Greta, I think of them often,and always wish them well!
Your children are how old? My word!Seems like that can't be true!
But look at our kids,they're all grown up, too!
Dear Lord, I'm truly thankful,for friends we've known so long.
Seems like every year that passes,our love only grows more strong!
Continue to bless them, Lord, I pray so they will know just what to do.
Give them Souls for their labor,help them in their work for You!
by Dot Wilson

Here are some pictures of some things that my friends have given me, I will try to put more pic. Hope everyone had a good day!

Soad gave me this key chain.

Ellis gave me this on V-day.... Ellis I Love You <3

btw. we use the comp. more then the phone xD we chat alot jejejeje ask my Mom or Rosie

How Many Friends Do You Have?

How many friends do you have?

Think about it....

The old man turned to me and asked

"How many friends have you?

"Why 10 or 20 Friends have I,

And named off just a few--

He rose quite slow with effort

And sadly shook his head

"A lucky child you are

To have so many friends," he said,

But think of what you're saying

There is so much you do not know

A friend is just not someoneto whom you say "Hello"

A friends a tender shoulder

on which to softly cry

A well to poor your troubles down

and raise your spirits high

A friend is a hand to pull you up

From darkness and despair...

when all your other "so called" friends

Have helped to put you there

A true friend is an ally

who can't be moved or bought

a voice to keep your name alive

when others have forgot

But most of all a friend is a heart

a strong and sturdy wall

for from the hearts of friends

There comes the greatest love of all

So think of what I've spoken

for every word is true

And answer once again my child

How many friends have you??

And then he stood and faced me

Awaiting my reply

Softly I answeredIf Lucky

......One Have "I""YOU!!!!!"

Author Unknown

When There's No Where to Turn

They say that behind every cloud is a silver lining

And I guess this is true.

But finding the bright spot behind each cloud

Is largely up to you!

If everything in sight looks hopeless,

Try to find one spot,

That doesn't look quite so dark

It doesn't matter what!

When there's no where to turn that you can see,

It's time to look above.

Our Lord will come into your heart

And fill it with His love!
Think and pray until you see,

Just a glimmer of light.

Then one by one toss the rest behind you,

Until you make it bright!
Think and pray until you see,

Just a glimmer of light.

Then one by one toss the rest behind you,

Until you make it bright!

Talking to God each day will help.

Your troubles He will share.

So if you're troubled with no where to turn,

Just talk to Him - He's always there

by Dot Wilson

PLAYING CHURCH

A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. A while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She went to the window and saw Johnny baptizing the kittens. She opened the window and said, "Johnny, stop that! You'll drown those kittens." Johnny looked at her and said with much conviction in his voice: "They should had thought of that before they joined my church." ["otchurch" ]

Dear Boss

Dear Boss,
To ensure that you have a good time on your trip to Australia, your team members have planned and developed a special itinerary to fill the time during your leisure hours.

Agenda follows:
Day 1: The "10 Deadliest Snakes" Fall Tour. You and a guest will be escorted through the outback and provided with the opportunity to handle and examine each of the world's 10 most deadly snakes.

Day 2: The "Great White Encounter." You and your tour guide will take a small boat to the Great Barrier Reef, where you will be able to dive into the chum-laden water and experience the beauty of the Great White shark.

Day 3: The Aboriginal "Festival of Spears." You will be the honored guest of a small aboriginal village as they celebrate the subjugation of the aboriginal race by the white man, with free liquor and a special weapons exhibition.

Day 4: The "Crocodile Dundee" Petting Zoo. You will be able to come up-close and personal with the occasionally harmless salt-water crocodiles of the Australian coast. Lucky audience members are asked to participate in a croc wrestling exhibition

Day 5: "Those Marvelous Morays." This tour will once again return you to the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, where you will be allowed to hand feed special finger-shaped sausages to the wild eels of Stubby Hand Reef.

We hope you will enjoy your trip!

Your loyal and loving employees.

Author Unknown

The Stove
An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilderness of northern Canada. Suddenly, the temperature dropped and a furious snowstorm was upon them. They came across an isolated cabin, far removed from any town. The hunters had heard that the locals in the area were quite hospitable, so they knocked on the door to ask permission to rest.

No one answered their knocks, but they discovered the cabin was unlocked and they entered. It was a simple place ... 2 rooms with a minimum of furniture and household equipment. Nothing was unusual about the cabin except the stove. It was large, pot-bellied, and made of cast-iron. What was strange about it was its location ... it was suspended in midair by wires attached to the ceiling beams.

"Fascinating," said the psychologist. "It is obvious that this lonely trapper, isolated from humanity, has elevated this stove so that he can curl up under it and vicariously experience a return to the womb."

"Nonsense!" replied the engineer. "The man is practicing the laws of thermodynamics. By elevating his stove, he has discovered a way to distribute heat more evenly throughout the cabin."

"With all due respect," interrupted the theologian, "I'm sure that hanging his stove from the ceiling has religious meaning. Fire LIFTED UP has been a religious symbol for centuries."

The three debated the point for several hours without resolving the issue. When the trapper finally returned, they immediately asked him why he had hung his heavy pot-bellied stove from the ceiling.

His answer was succinct. "Had plenty of wire, not much stove pipe."

Called By Name

He Knows Your Name

When you are having problems

And feel there's no help around.

First take one step forward,

To get to higher ground.

If you think that God doesn't hear you

Then that, is really a shame

Victoria
Alicia
Bethany
Beatriz
Rosie
Kaite

Brenda

Not only does He hear every prayer you say;

But He knows you, by your name.

It does not matter just where you are

When you call upon the Lord.

He will be listening with a well-tuned ear

And will understand every word.

Be ready to listen to what He says,

As He tells you what to do.

Ling
Yajaira
Alexandra
Joyceline
Soad
Anabel

For that will be your instructions

Because the rest will be up to you.

You should thank Him for His kindness,

Because He was standing by.

And not as you thought; He had turned away

And would never, hear your cry.

Xenia
Rossana
Titi Lisa

Bridgett

Even though you have made so many mistakes.

He will not hold you to blame.

Salem
Paula
Laura

For now, you are fully forgiven.

And remember, He knows your name.

Author Unknown

Ps. if you are not listed please tell me! ^_^
Paree

Keep Going

Keep Going

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When cares are pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,

As every one of us sometimes learns.

And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won, had he stuck it out.

Don't give up, though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man;

Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out,

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt.

And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.

- Author Unknown

"Happy are thosewho remain faithful under trials, because whenthey succeed in passing such a test, they willreceive as their reward the life which God haspromised to those who love Him." - James 1:12
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