The last week or so has continued to be interesting. My interest in making up with people wained a bit, only because I think I got a little tied up in my ever busy and spinning life. But I'm back now. And breathing again. Just need a paycheck to send them out.
A few things of interest have transpired you should know about.

1. I got back up on stage. Yes after about 2 years of drought I raised my voice. Not very loudly, but it was there. I think I'm a little rusty and I didn't know the material very well, but I knew enough of it to get back in the game. Gosh I missed it. I stared down the barrel of the microphone for about 10 minutes. People don't realize what a big deal it is for me to be up there. And even better if I get to sing worship. which has been one of my dreams and callings since I became a Christian in 2000. It usually terrifies me, my chest gets tight and I'm super stressed. But not that day. I was so calm. I just wish I'd known the material better. Next time...who knows maybe as soon as I get that guitar learning underway I'll be singing my own stuff (well not MY own stuff, but you know what I mean). Anyway it was gerat and thanks so much to Colleen for giving me the opportunity and Moe for encouraging me. Sometimes I do crazy stuff like that just so she'll keep thinking I'm cool... :)

2. A man named Harry Lehotsky passed away this weekend. He was a pastor, a father, a friend, a husband and an incredible servant to the Lord. Winnipeg has lost a strong fighter for those with no voice. But in a bigger spectrum, the world has lost a rare treasure. Someone who was willing to stand up for what he and God believed was right and never thought twice about following it. The world has lost an incredible man. But heaven has gained and Harry has gained. He finally got to meet Jesus. So many times when I prayed about him I always saw this picture of him just basking in the glow of the Holy Spirit. It was like sun on his face. He can be with so many people at once now, and can do even more up there then he did down here. It doesn't make it easier to say goodbye. But that was God's plan for him and he wasn't afraid to follow Him. I pray that for all of us. God Bless you Harry. I will always look up to your work, your sense of servatude, and your immersion in the love of Our Father.

3. I changed my room around a few days ago. The bed faces the window now instead of being under it. Originally I did it to keep away from the draft in our ever chilly old house. But as I lay in bed last night (ears plugged with my disc man head phones to keep from hearing the cries of 2 sick toddlers) I looked up at the ceiling and saw the lights of the cars driving by on the street. They sort of swept across the ceiling as the cars sped by, interuppted only by the slats of bamboo I use for "curtains" which created horizontal lines through the light. It was so beautiful. I realized you can't take a picture of that. I guess you could but it would be hard, and it would never be the same as seeing it. Everyone should stop to see everyday beauty. I feel sorry that more people don't.

4. The other day my buddy JJ and I went to Baked Expectations for cake and lunch. When we go the bill our cakes had been left off by accident. Usually my first thought would've been "free cake!!!". But instead my heart sank a little with guilt. I had to tell the waitress she left it off, otherwise it would be stealing and I would feel bad about it. I already did and I didn't even leave yet. So after about 5 minutes of trying to convince Jamie it was the right thing to do, I got up from the table and told the waitress. She thanked me for being so honest and I asked her to put JJ's cake on my bill so she would still get it for free...she did and as we walked out I said to Jamie, Bless and be Blessed.
Then later at work one of the residents who can't ever leave the house cause she's not strong enough blessed me. She has a bunch of extra money cause she never gets a chance to spend it and she asked me what she could buy me. I told her not to get me anything, I wouldn't feel right about it. She tried to talk me into it. Then she told me it was really nice how I made time for everyone that night and during the days and that she thought I was "one of the nicest ones there". She's not a woman of many words. But those words made my life. I'm in the right place. At the right time. That was the best $8.00 I ever spent.

5. Check out Snow Patrol, Sufjan Stevens, Sick City, Sheena Grobb and Casting Crowns, Stabilo, and The Fray. They are my favourites lately.

6. Friendships change as we get older. No matter how hard we try to hold onto them people change, so our friendships change. Sometimes you think you're going to be with your girlfriends forever and then it all changes and you have to mourn the loss of your dreams and accept their new ones. That's what makes a good friend. I get really scared of losing people. But I think that maybe I'm not "losing them" just allowing them space to change and me space to grow and hopefully we can at least do it in the same garden. :)

7. I miss my sister. I wish I could go see her right now. It makes me literally cry as I write this because in December it will be a year since I've seen her. I miss her so much. Please pray for an opportunity to see her soon. She's the only one I've got and I'm feeling really far way from her. I just need my money issues to get under control so I can save some money and go. Thanks.

8. My friend (little sister) Jamie will be marketing new bracelets in the New Year which instead of WWJD- "What Would Jesus Do will spell out WWLS-"What Would Lisa Say". I'll let you know when and where they are avaliable.

Bless everyone and please pray for Harry and his family.
On goes the spin that is my life, boy what a soundtrack it's accumilating.
Off I go to admire the beauty of my ceiling at night.
You should do the same.