2014 in Music

I'm Vicki Sands, I love music, and this was my year.

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Early 2014:

Spring 2014:






Summer 2014:










Fall 2014:










Winter 2014:







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I'll post more later, looking back at 2014 and ahead to 2015, telling you about my graduation and what's going on in my life now.  :-)  Happy New Year, everybody!!!

Love,
Vicki

Tonight, I Am ...

Seeing: The beautiful first night of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics!

Hearing: The quiet evening voices of the older members of my family - the little ones are long in bed.

Smelling: The fabric softener smell on my warm, cozy sweatshirt.

Tasting: My delicious apple-pie-flavored Greek yogurt.

Needing: Sleep!

Wanting: To renovate and revitalize my blog so it is as dynamic and helpful as all of the other blogs I follow.

Regretting: Losing my temper, snapping at my mom and shoving my laptop across the floor.

Feeling: A little bit sick, thoughtful, irritable, and glad for some rest.

Wishing: That I could wear maxi skirts without looking so tiny.

Thinking: About how cold it's going to be tomorrow (wind chill below -20 degrees!!).

Laughing: At Benedict Cumberbatch appearing on Sesame Street!!



Recovering: From a very difficult week that has involved a lot of snow and ice, doctors, fatigue, outside commitments, and experiencing the Lord working every minute on my behalf.

Believing: That the God of heaven is on my side and working everything out for my good.

Anticipating: Wearing the pretty outfit I have picked out tomorrow.

Dreaming: About Valentine's Day and wondering whether I'll have found my special someone by the time it rolls around next year.

Praying: For my dear friend Frannie, who is busy as a little bird building her house of dreams with her soon-to-be husband!

Reading: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Yes, again.  :-)

Singing: "Cavan Girl"



Wearing: My favorite hooded sweatshirt, black yoga pants, and fuzzy pink slipper socks.

Preparing: To go to bed!

Remembering: Watching my friend perform in one of my school's awesome musical shows a couple of months ago.

Trying: To stay on top of all of my confusing homework.

Questioning: What in the world I'm going to write about for my history paper due next week.

Fearing: That I might be catching a cold or the flu ...

Loving: This:



Googling: How to follow a low-sodium diet ... due to a recently diagnosed health problem, I now have to eat a very low-sodium diet; and I really haven't the faintest idea how to start. Definitely reading a lot about this after my weekend library trip.

Choosing: To sacrifice a few more minutes of sleep to finish this post.  ;-)

Working: On designing some posters for one of my student organizations.

Emailing: A dear friend who has been very supportive during this week and all the things I've been dealing with.

Gluing: Eeeehhm ... nothing ...

Texting: NOBODY. Hallelujah!! Facebook and text messaging have been sorely impinging on my introvert recharge time lately, and it's like stepping into an oasis to turn off the phone and log out of FB for a while!

Cracking: Eeeehhm ... nothing ...

Considering: Ways to make a difference in the things that really get me feeling passionate - workers' rights, ending poverty and hunger, and fighting abortion.

Turning: To look at the huge stack of CDs I archived all my photos onto this week.

Biting: Eeeehhm ... nothing ...

Reducing: The number of tabs I have open.  :-}

Longing: To have a husband, home, and family of my own - and yet rejoicing in the amount of peace that the Lord has given me over the last year in this area. I am not desperate anymore! I can truly say that if it is not the Lord's will for me to marry, I will not be sorry or unhappy in singleness. And I honestly mean that.

Suffering: With a slightly sore throat and a little bit of chills.

Recognizing: That it really is time for me to be getting to bed.

Checking: To make sure that I haven't forgotten to do anything before I go ...

Organizing: My backpack for tomorrow.

Practicing: Poor posture, lazy typing habits, and looking under my glasses with the apparent goal of giving myself eyestrain.

Reckoning: Myself very blessed for a huge number of reasons!

Smiling: Because:



I hope you all are having a wonderful evening, getting (or getting ready to get) some good rest, and staying warm!! I love you ladies!  <3

Hugs,
Vicki

My geek match?

I think YouTube is trying to tell me something about my browsing habits ...

... but I certainly wouldn't mind if Captain Kirk were my "geek match"!!  :-D

I hope you're having as good of a Saturday as I am! I love you guys!

Hugs,
Vicki

11-12-13

Hello friends! Wow, it's been a long while since I posted on here! The time surely slips away when you're busy - and I'll bet the readership does, too!!  :-}

Life has been good but amazingly busy ... last night was the first night in two weeks that I've gone to bed before 1AM! But it's been a good semester for me, all around - part of the reason I haven't been writing is because I've made a lot more real-life connections this year, both with Christian girls who are active in their churches and community-minded girls who are active in their organizations; and they've kind of swept my shy self along with them. Which has been really different, and really neat! In the last couple of weeks I've helped to plan a university-wide conference and rally, and this month I've been invited to be a student representative at a leadership conference. I'm very excited to see how they all turn out!

Daily life, though, has not been quite so exalted. It usually isn't.  :-) Today was my day off, so I walked around the campus gardens in a steady snowstorm, taking pictures of (dead) flowers:

It only took about 20 minutes for my hands to be so blue and frozen that I had to give up, but I got a few pretty good pictures and enjoyed feeling creative for a little while ... even if people did stare at me as they walked by ...  :-P  Dead flowers in the snow are pretty, people!!

Oh yes, speaking of creative:

Isn't he the cutest thing?? I got my pattern from http://overthebifrost.tumblr.com/, which has all kinds of adorable photos and ideas for crocheted Loki and Thor toys (from the Marvel Comics Thor movies, for those of you who live a more normal life than I do). This one is going to be a Christmas present for a dear friend of mine, as soon as I finish his helmet!

Hmm, and what else have I been doing besides indulging in oddities? ... Getting fairly good grades, doing some exciting things in my classes, and getting some confirmation that I'm on the right track with my major - which is always a good thing! I actually have been keeping up with everyone here on Blogger, too, even though I haven't commented much, and I'm so glad to see that you're all doing so well!!

The Lord has been working on a bunch of different things with me lately ... mostly showing me how narrow and selfish my view of the world is, and how obligated I am to open my eyes and look around me at the needs and hurts of others. I've also been working hard to establish the habit of reading a short devotion every morning when I wake up, in addition to my longer devotion in the evening, with the goal of directing my thoughts to God very first thing in the day. It has really been making a difference in my thoughts during the day - I'm really motivated to make this habit last for the rest of my life!

And that's about it! Here's a closing song for you, one that's been really encouraging and thought-provoking to me lately:



I love you all very much!! Feel free to drop me a line and say hello, if you haven't forgotten me!!

Hugs,
Vicki

Distracted

So after attending a talk on godly femininity two nights ago and the most amazing biology lab ever last night, I sat down all ready to get some serious studying done for my two exams today.

But then I thought, "Oh, I need a few minutes to relax ... just a few."

So I decided to write a blog post instead ... a blog post about something that has been on my heart for a long time. You see, I have been praying very diligently for more than a year that Josh Groban would be saved. He currently holds the record for my most intense celebrity crush, for a number of good reasons that will likely make it into a blog post someday ... anyhow, I thought I'd do a "quick" search for a couple of photos of him to use in my post.

Two hours later, the post was very ... long. And glowing. And a bit teenager-ish.

So I ditched it in embarrassment and tried to get back to work.

I studied really hard. I studied even more this morning.

And then I got to class ... and after all that studying, the exams were totally easy. I remembered almost everything about Chomskian linguistic theory and wrote a fairly coherent essay completely in Spanish, with a sprinkling of imperfect subjunctives timidly thrown in for good measure.

And I was singing "You Raise Me Up" the whole time.

This time, I say "all's well that ends well." Next time, I think I'd better do the studying first and the fangirling later.

Hope your weeks were productive, sober, and wisely spent!! That's the goal I'm aiming at for tomorrow!

Hugs,
Vicki

For love of Star Trek

I love Star Trek.


I've sampled other sci-fi fandoms - I very much enjoy Star Wars, am interested in the BBC Sherlock and don't mind all the wild-eyed pictures of David Tennant as the Doctor. But no show, no fandom will ever be to me what Star Trek's original series is.

I already eloquently declared my love for Star Trek in an earlier post, which I would encourage you to read. There are a lot of good things going on in Star Trek, and it always leaves me feeling inspired, warm and fuzzy.

So today, I would like to share a few of those warm fuzzies with you, by inviting you to partake of my favorite fan tributes to Star Trek TOS. Please enjoy.

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(This video is set to a song by the singer P!nk, whom I definitely do not endorse; but this song is clean and it fits Bones and Spock very well.)



This one is one of my favorites - too awesome!!






*Happy tears* :'-}



Dear Scotty ... :'-}



The great Captain Kirk, in all of his ... *ahem* ... glory.



Bones' most epic moment!!



One of the most painful moments in motion picture history. Still makes me cry every time I watch it. :-(



And to close, my favorite part of my favorite episode. Because they are all selfless, courageous, and committed to each other's friendship. And that is why I love the show.

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I hope you enjoy!!! Have a wonderful Thursday, my friends!

Love, Vicki

Storms, Watercolors, and MudLove

Hey y'all! I've been running around like a pest with my mobile camera the last few days, wanting to capture a few things to show you what I've been up to ...

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Firstly, we've been having a lot of exciting storms this week! I took a couple photos and even some video to show you:

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Secondly, I attempted my first watercolor painting last night, and I'm a little bit delighted with how it turned out, despite its many flaws - my drawing skills need a lot of work, but I thought the color turned out pretty nicely:

And my delight makes me feel like this:

Source: someecards.com via Victoria on Pinterest

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And finally, I ordered some new MudLove necklaces and a bracelet this week, and I'm crazy about them:

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What are you up to lately?  :-)

Hugs!!
Vicki

A Word of Encouragement

I actually broke down in public and wept when I came across this video - it might be a little silly, but having Mr. Rogers say he was proud of me was exactly what I needed. This is especially for those of you who loved him growing up, like I did!

I hope you're having a lovely weekend!!  :-D

Hugs,
Vicki

So Much Goodness!: Inspiration for the Week

Hello ladies! I haven't done one of my video/music inspirational posts in a while, so I rounded up some of the very, very, VERY best and most exceptional songs and videos from YouTube to get your work/school week started off right. Watch, listen, and enjoy!


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"Look At the World" by John Rutter - this song is the benchmark of peace and beauty. Sit quietly for a few moments and drink in the beauty of God's world!




"I Will Lift My Eyes" by Bebo Norman - Remember that our Father will be right with us as we go through our day tomorrow!




"Creed" by Rich Mullins - Remember, you're not living this Christian life alone - there are millions of us, your sisters and brothers, all over the world, following in the footsteps of Christ and serving Him, just like you!




Have a smile! "The Garden Song," sung by the inimitable Liam Clancy.




"Everything" by Michael Buble - THE best Fred and Ginger tribute, ever. Watch it and get inspired to live and love and dance!




"Your Love" by Brandon Heath - THE best "Little House on the Prairie" tribute, ever. Watch it and get inspired to love and work and make this world beautiful!




"Follow Me" - Disney couples + John Denver. Romance at its best!




And finally, "I Believe, Help Thou Mine Unbelief" by the Gaither Vocal Band. This song has been such a tremendous blessing to me, because it reminds me that if [I] believe not, yet He abideth faithful: He cannot deny Himself. If you're struggling or needing a boost of encouragement tomorrow, whatever your day may hold, remember that He is here; He loves you so much; and He will always be faithful to love and protect you, even when you don't have the strength to love Him as He deserves.

*** I hope you have a wonderful week ahead of you, my friends! As always, let me know if you need me to pray for you or encourage you in any way! :-)

Lots of love,
Vicki

Sunday Praise

Hello everyone! I'm sorry it's been so long since I posted last ... it's been a busy week, with studying, working, and goofing off with friends in our last few days of warm weather. Today it has turned cold, and I think it's pretty much going to be cold for the rest of the year. It won't be long until Thanksgiving and Christmas!  :-)
 
I had planned today to post a big lofty treatise of mine, on how I've determined my primary identity to be a writer, after all ... but I got to reading it, and thought, "What a load of self-centered drivel!" So instead, here is some music from around YouTube that's really been blessing me today - it's a lot like the music that I used to sing in church when I was in high school (some of it is music that I used to sing in high school), and I hope it blesses you the way it's been blessing me!















Have a blessed Lord's Day, my friends!

Love, Vicki

Mid-Week Encouragement!

Does anybody else feel in need of some mid-week encouragement? I certainly do. In this week alone, I have:

• Walked approximately 20 miles
• Consumed more junk food than I had in the past six months ... and still lost weight
• Attended what feels like 547 callouts
• Learned about the action potential of a neuron and the sliding theory of muscle movement

And,

• Accidentally smashed my beautiful brand-new computer.

Yeah. I need some encouragement.

Here you go. Stay strong, keep climbing, go, conquer, and above all, DREAM, because life is so much more than the things we see or touch (or break)!

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Disney Heroes Tribute
This song/tribute reminds me to dream bigger, run farther, climb higher, stand stronger, and look up to the sky - and it's written from a secular perspective, not even a Christian one. Stop and think for a minute about all that we can do and be when we're filled with the Holy Spirit! If unbelievers can dream this big, why are our dreams often so small?
(This does have a couple of the scenes from The Little Mermaid that I don't like, FYI, but all in all it is tearjerking and powerful.)




"More To This Life" by Steven Curtis Chapman
This song is a reminder that our lives as Christians are to be bigger than just the day-to-day pressures of this world - we're part of the Lord's great plan, and we need to live with HIS great big vision, not the world's narrow little survival methods!




This is a video I found a while back, a brief section of a documentary on Helen Keller; and I was absolutely amazed to hear her speak - I knew that she could, of course, but it was thrilling to watch her and hear her actual voice. Think of all she overcame, and still had such a beautiful spirit and encouraging life! Surely my tiredness and glum moods are nothing compared to being blind and deaf!!




"The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends" Intro
Remember how beautiful the world is, and don't forget to take time to slow down and look at the flowers, the sky, the trees, the animals, and the people around you. God created the world to be so beautiful - we need to take a little time each day and enjoy it!




Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Trailer
But also, don't forget that this world needs men and women who are courageous ... bold ... willing to dream dreams bigger than the world around them; willing to go to the end of the world and try to do the impossible. Remember how much there is to explore and learn and conquer - in the physical world, in the spiritual world; in science, in language, in theology, in medicine, in nutrition - whatever makes your heart beat faster, there is still a wealth of knowledge out there that we need to discover and many obstacles for us to overcome. Let's take courage and do hard things for God!
(the trailer has one bad word, but is still AWESOME)




"Whispers of Paradise" by Michael McGlynn
Don't forget to be peaceful and still ...




"I Don't Drink Beer" by Tim Hawkins
... But laugh a little, too.  :-)




"Sanctus" by Libera
Above all, rejoice in beauty and praise the Lord!!


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I hope this boosts your mood today and puts a smile on your face! Happy Wednesday, everybody!

Lots of love,
Vicki

My childhood ... remixed

Here is my contribution to weekend happiness! These are videos of famous TV show hosts, but the PBS studio people took recordings of their voices and computer-enhanced them to turn them into autotuned songs. I know - who even comes up with an idea like that?

Let me tell you, I tried so hard to dislike these videos, but I just couldn't. Somehow, I actually like these crazy things ... probably because they include two of my favorite TV shows ever, Mister Rogers Neighborhood and Bob Ross's painting show. And because the Julia Child one is so funny that I literally fell down on the floor from laughing so hard the first time I heard it. Yes, for some reason, I like these.

What do you think? Take a couple of weekend minutes and tell me what you think!

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Mister Rogers ... I still can't decide if this is brilliant or criminal ...



Bob Ross ... this brought a tear to my eye, it really did, despite its slight surrealness. I can't tell you how many times I watched this show as a little girl - every day with my mom in the afternoons, while my little siblings were asleep. Bob Ross' show and Wind in the Willows will forever be my most precious childhood memories.



Julia Child ... I haven't watched her very much, but I know that she was a master chef and her creations amaze me. And I love how this video turns the phrase "bring on the roasted potatoes" into a kind of odd refrain ...


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Dying laughing ... I really shouldn't write posts at 12:30 in the morning ...

Lots of love, Vicki

In Honor of our Lost Brothers and Sisters

My local pro-life group on campus sent me a little informational video in my email today about a national student pro-life organization, and in the middle of the video, a respected authority was speaking about the passion of teenagers and college students for ending abortion in our country; and he said this sentence that blew my mind:

"They [college students] understand that they're a surviving generation. One-third of their generation has been wiped out by abortion."

Think about that - one-third of our generation! There are, on average, about 3.8 million babies born every year in the U.S. - so while our generation was being born, the years between 1981 and 1991, there were about 38 million of us born in the United States alone; and so 12.7 million people of our generation were killed through abortion. Think of the vastness of that number!

And bring that down from the statistical level to the personal level - think about the impact on our lives, those of us who had parents who cherished us and wanted us to live. Who knows what relationship we might have had with the ones who died? Maybe one of those young women would have been my best friend ... maybe one of those young men would have been the young leader that my campus and my church and my community so desperately need!

Our generation has been robbed of millions of people and the light that they could have brought to us - and members of our very same generation, other young women our age, are robbing our children's generation of men and women just the same way that women of our parents' generation robbed us!

It's time for us to protest against what society has done to our generation and what it is doing to the generations to come - God places each and every one of us here for a reason, and it is not up to us to decide whether another human being is worthy of having his or her purpose fulfilled! Father, let me always speak on behalf of my lost brothers and sisters who were never given the chance to raise their voices!

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

~ Proverbs 31:8-9

Love,
Vicki

Ten People/Characters Who Make Me Smile

Are there any people (real, on-screen, or fictional) who just always make you smile? No matter what mood you're in or what's going on in your life?

I know a few characters like that, and I'd like to acknowledge them on this happy Tuesday (since I am on summer vacation, WOO-HOO) in a little smile-inducing post.  :-)

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1. Gene Autry

 I put him #1 for a reason - nobody in the whole world makes me as happy as Gene Autry! Every time I see one of his movies or hear his voice on my iPod, I have to smile!

2. Fred Astaire

 
Fred Astaire was happy and funny in the movies, but you could tell that he was really sweet and gentle underneath - he makes me smile every time I see him, too.

(This is my favorite Astaire-Rogers dance ... he is a psychiatrist and he has supposedly hypnotized her for this dance. It's quite romantic.)


3. Jean Arthur

It isn't just Jean Arthur's funny scratchy voice that makes me smile - I love all of her movies and how she was always a little rough around the edges. She was a great actress!

4. DeForest Kelley

Dear old grouchy Dr. McCoy. You'd never guess that underneath that fussy exterior, DeForest Kelley was actually quite the sweet, charming Southern gentleman.

5. Angela Lansbury

I've only seen Angela Lansbury in a few movies, but she never fails to make me smile - either as a coarse Cockney girl in her early movies, or as the awesome Jessica Fletcher, or as dear Mrs. Potts.

6. Clopin

While we're on the topic of Disney ... this guy is completely awesome and ALWAYS makes me smile.

6. Alan Breck

And while we're on the topic of fictional characters, dear Alan Breck always delights me with his arrogance, charm, and wit.


7. Aslan

Well, Aslan actually makes me cry almost as often as he makes me smile, but ... they're just wet smiles.  :-)

8. Tommy Makem

One of the most awesome singers in Irish music history - every one of his funny songs makes me laugh!

9. David Niven

How can you not smile at someone who once declared that his life's mission was to help the world feel "chirpy"?


10. Buster Keaton

 For being "The Great Stone Face," Buster sure knew how to bring smiles to people's faces. He is my favorite comedy actor ever!

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Hopefully this little post will bring a smile to YOUR face today!  :-)  Have a beautiful day, my friends!

Love,
Vicki

I Still Have the Dream

Source: google.co.nz via Jane on Pinterest

I wanted to share this song with you because it really picked me up last night after feeling quite blue ... it's pretty loud, in a 1990's-rock style, so for those of you who prefer to start your morning a bit more peacefully, I've posted the lyrics, too.  :-)

It sounds like just another rock song until you read the last stanza; then you understand - we can stand up to the world because we have a Savior Who has already conquered, and we are in Him! I hope you enjoy - and take courage, because this world will never get us down as long as we're in the Lord!

 ~ Love, Vicki

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I Still Have the Dream

Michael W. Smith

Said it's sad, said it was a shame
Bet you thought I caught a boat to Bombay
On the line just to let you know
I will be around

Underneath the bridge to nowhere
Like I'm livin' out a game of solitaire
Goin' up to a better day
I will be around

Hey world, it's me
I still have the heart, still have the dream

Chorus:
Come on, people
We've got to come together
It's you and me
Hope will make us stronger
Freedom it rings
Do you hear it calling
Reach out and touch
And love will take us higher

Somebody threw a brick at my vision
Tried to sabotage my mission
Either way, I believe
I will be around

I wanna know, people are you with me
Open up your heart and just believe
Take a step and let me hear you say
I will be around

Hey world it's me
I still have the heart, still have the dream

For He knows the plans He has for you
A plan to prosper and not to harm you
To give you a future and a hope

Friday Funnies for Everybody

Happy Friday, everyone! This post is a result of a bet I made with myself: I bet that I can put together a collection of funny exciting videos that will have something for everybody. And I mean everybody - not just us common, run-of-the-mill, laugh-at-funny-dog-pictures people; but braniacs, über-serious people, über-spiritual people, guys, and even tired moms and dads.

Me 1.0: "You can't do that."

Me 2.0: "You wanna bet?"

Me 1.0: "Yes, I do."

So here you are.

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For People Who Like 1960's and 70's TV Shows:

 "Little House On the Prairie Outtakes"

For People Who Like Ye Olde Black-and-White Stuffe:

Hands Across the Table Hiccup Scene
(Fred MacMurray and Carole Lombard)




I dare you not to laugh while watching Fred Astaire dance this clip from A Damsel In Distress ...

Arsenic and Old Lace - Cary Grant at his finest!



For Grobanites (you know who you are):



For Moms:

THE MOM SONG



For the Refined Among Us:

Sherlock Holmes Loses His Composure



For Those Who Love Lucy:

Ricky Reads a Bedtime Story ... In English



For Christian Teens and Young Adults:

How NOT to Have a First Date



For Rednecks and Those Who Like Tim Hawkins:



For Homeschoolers and Those Who Like Tim Hawkins:



For Brainy Star Trek Fans:

I don't know why this makes me laugh ... every single time ...



For Everybody. Really. I Promise:

Stars of YouTube (not too long ago)



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Now tell me, did you find something funny? Did I win my bet? :-)

Lots of love, and Happy Friday!! ~ Vicki

Friday Film Night: Roman Holiday

Hey everyone! In honor of Friday night, I'd like to share with you one of the movies I made over Christmas vacation - it's a tribute to one of my favorite movies, Roman Holiday, with the beautiful Italian song "Mi Mancherai" ("I Will Miss You").

Roman Holiday: Mi Mancherai

Music by Josh Groban   *   Video by Vicki Sands

I hope you enjoy it! Happy Friday!!

Love,

Vicki

Goodnight, Everybody

"See you in the morning - MAYBE! I DON'T KNOW!!!"

Happy Friday night!!!

Love,
Vicki

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P.S. I want to ask everyone to pray with me for the victims of the tornadoes today in Indiana, Alabama, Kentucky, and all of the Midwestern states that got hit ... I pray that they would receive the help they need and that the families of the dead would be comforted in the Lord tonight.  :-(

Trusting

Thank you all for your prayers on my behalf last week - I can tell that the Lord listened and helped me get through everything I needed to do.  :-)  You all are lovely friends!

This week will be somewhat better ... no tests. There are still some private prayer requests that are weighing on me pretty heavily - actually dragging me down a bit - but I'm trying very hard not to let myself get so bogged down in work and worries that I lose sight of the "bigger picture."

In fact, I visited a friend of mine's church this morning, and the pastor spoke on just that - he said that we spend our Christian lives longing for the "peaks," the times of great faith and success and joy, and often forget that some of the most precious and permanent times of communion with God come in the fog and treacherous footing of the "valleys." He encouraged us not to be afraid to follow Christ when He seems to be leading us down into a valley, but to take His hand, and trust that He knows where He's going and that He'll get us there safely. I know that it was Jesus speaking to me through that message, and it encouraged me greatly. This semester - really this last year, in a lot of ways - has definitely been a "valley" for me in a lot of ways, but more than ever before, I know that He is holding my hand and leading me safely through the shadows. I don't know when we'll come to another "peak," but I'm trying to be patient and trust Him.

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Speaking of the "bigger picture," my parents and I had a chance this weekend to sit down and talk about some concerns that we've been having with my major, and they said that they're worried that I will have trouble getting a job when I graduate, simply because my current major is psychology-based and a little nebulous. It looked good on paper when I chose it, but since I began my major classes, I'm finding that it's not very challenging and that I'm not quite sure what to do with it (and neither are my advisors, which is really scary).

So with Dad and Mom's guidance and encouragement, I will probably be changing my major. Aren't you used to that by now?  :-)  I will tell you about it when I find out whether I'll be accepted or not; for now, I'll tell you that it's a medical-ish major, but more science-y, and it will require a master's degree and some certifications and things; and it's romantic, practical, necessary, and profitable. It won't set me back at all, either; I'll still graduate in the same amount of time. That's really a good thing.  :-)

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Whew, I guess that's probably enough for now ... here is a song to help you through your week.  :-)  Make sure you turn off my playlist before you start the video.

Have a very blessed week, and remember - no matter where He leads you, Christ will never let you go or lead you anywhere that He cannot keep you safe in His arms!

All my love,
Vicki