Days go "bye"

Saturday and Sunday melted away before I even could say their names.

Saturday I went on Latrea with Senate to The Nature Consortium. I dug up blackberry bushes in the mud and passed buckets of wet mulch for five hours. Quite exhilerating. At least it was a nice day. And I built muscle - because my muscles hurt today - I can't really move.

The basketball game was exciting though we weren't quite able to pull through. I found out that SU will be out of our division next year. That makes me sad - who will be our "bitter rivals"? With an invading mascot, battle of the cheerleaders and rabid fans? How sad.

Today was wonderful though I didn't get nearly as much as I needed to accomplished. Church was really powerful - it was talking about hurt in love and God's healing in that.

Tonight was Ashton Cup which was highly enjoyable. The 6th West men were able to pull it off and grab 1st! I was so excited for them! They did "Annie" and Ben won the crowd with his red hair and hilarious acting. I have to admit I missed being a part of it this year - but it was relaxing to just watch the show and not worry about the stress of performing.

Bekah and I went to Compline tonight (hence the picture). It's such a beautiful service. It's held at St. Marks Catherdral in Capitol Hill. The monks come and sing/chant. It's so soothing and wraps up my stressful week. I could pray and talk to God with their rhytmic and graceful voices. I could let go of tensions from this past week and the week to come listening to their voices praising our Creator. Even if only for a half an hour - my mind and heart were at peace.

Sometimes I just want to pull the covers over my head and pretend it's all just a dream when Monday arrives. Sunday is the last gulp of air I get before I dive into Monday thru Friday. It's getting exhausting. I need to find my refuge and draw my strength from the Lord.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." --Matthew 11:28-30