My bunny, Aslan, and Harry Potter....

I spoke to one of my best friends today, who was telling me, as friends do, what she was learning.   Don't you hate being sad? I know, I know...sadness and tears are good things (so I'm told by my favorite coworker)....I'm learning everyday that tears don't necessarily equal weakness.   Shaun (my friend/coworker) has pointed out to me that it is a good thing to be concerned about someone enough to cry over them/for them; sometimes it's a good reminder that we truly love them.  And I really do love the person who told me the news....she is one of the dearest people in the world to me (my bunny), and I am excited for what she is learning. I just need to learn to not be so protective over my close friends, and also I need to learn that it isn't up to me what they think/believe...I cannot place their faith upon my shoulders; that is not my responsibility. I am simply to love them. Wow, so simple. Especially when it comes to her because I couldn't not love her even if I wanted to....my love for my friend is a part of who I am. Ok, I'm feeling better now. I know that I can't force her to think a certain way which is definitely a good thing (I'm sure you'd agree). It is important to find out truth for ourselves, through our own seeking. We can't just believe what is fed to us, although we should still consider the guidance that has been given to us because we do need each other. And sometimes we can get so caught up in our own search for truth that we end up ignoring what is so obvious. Wow, such a balance...seems that we walk a fine line in pretty much most things in life. *sigh* too much thinking.... I bet this is what it's like to be a parent, yet not, because being a parent is way more intense

Right now I'm listening to The Man Comes Down by Johnny Cash.  What a guy, always makes me feel better. :-) (I really really really need to see the movie that just came out about him.....wow, lots of good movies these days!)

Speaking of movies!!! I'm going to The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe tomorrow! I can't can't can't can't wait!!!!  I love the book so much, and I can't wait to see it with my eyes. I want to see how close my imagination matched up with the movie peeps. We shall see. :-)

I also watched the first Harry Potter movie the other day because I've started reading the books. Yes, I'm addicted...I cannot hide it. I'm addicted to the little wizard and his adventures. I thought that I never would get into those books, and I made it quite a few years, but...*sigh*....I decided to give them a try. Well, I fell in love with them; they really are very well written, and very entertaining stories. A nice escape from reality. ;-)  I like stories that come in a series, it's like reading one looooong book, and I feel like I'm getting all of the story (if that makes sense).  Anyways, so I'm into Harry, and I'm thinking next will be Lord of the Rings. I watched that movie (the first one) with Rico last night....I thought we could just watch all the movies of the books I'm reading (poor Rico...he's so patient with me) :-)  And I just realized that I get far to excited than is healthy about books.....oh well, everyone enjoys a nice little escape from reality sometimes (even if you do tend to sit there more than you venture into the "real world".....thinking about quitting my job and just reading books all days....what do you think?).  Ok, now I'm just rambling. I love you all, and God bless!!!!

(oh and becka, if you're reading this blog....I missed you a lot this week. I'm going to try and give you a call as soon as I get a calling card....soon. I love you my Chilean princess!)

"If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." John 8: 32