Of Men and Angels

I've been listening to The Rocket Summer's new album, Of Men and Angels. The Rocket Summer is actually only one guy, Bryce Avery. He has a full band with him when he goes on tour, but when he's recording an album, he plays all of the instruments himself. He's one of the most talented musicians I've ever heard. Plus, he writes all of the songs. He has so much passion for music and it really shows on all the tracks. One of my favorite songs on the album is the title track, Of Men and Angels. It's a very powerful message. The chorus states, "Here I am dear Lord, tasting hints of fame. I don't want it anymore if it's not you that I gain. I wanna fall at your feet, don't wanna fall from your peace. I understand." He's saying that if he gains all this fame and popularity, but loses sight of God, he doesn't want to be a part of it anymore. In our society, it's very easy to lose sight of God. Recently, I've become stagnant with my faith. I would read my Bible, but the words just wouldn't speak to me the way they used to. Going to church, I would sit in my seat and not really hear the sermon. When I prayed, I felt like God wasn't even listening to what I was saying. My words felt useless. But then I realized that I had lost sight of God. It wasn't him that had left, it was me. I let life catch up to me, I didn't take the time to slow down and make time for God. But all along he was right there, waiting patiently. My time away probably only felt like a blink to him, but it was an eternity to me. But I've come back, and I don't plan on leaving.

I'm Back!

Hello there friends. It has been quite a few months since I've posted anything, and for that, I apologize. Here's what's been happening while we were apart. The Diary of Anne Frank was an amazing success. We had almost a full house every night and it couldn't have gone better. I graduated from high school, with honors. I went on a road trip to New York with my sisters and my good friend Laura. Went to a ton of grad parties (I will be continuing that trend this weekend) and last week I started working as an intern at my dad's office. I move files. All day. It's very boring and tedious, but it pays well and I need to save up for college. It's very surreal knowing that I'm leaving for college in 3 months. I'm starting down a new path (ugh, such a cliche!) but it is true. I'm not quite sure what to think yet. That and I don't know what dorm I'm in or who my roommate is yet.

Anyway, now that we're all caught up, there is something that I would like to discuss. Something that connects all kids my age. Toy Story. The movies started coming out when we were kids. They are a part of our life. I'm a huge fan of Toy Story. It made me believe that my toys came alive when I left the room and it was funny. Now, the final installment of the films is in theaters. I haven't seen it yet and I feel that I need to change that soon! But there's something about the movie that I can already relate to. As we know, Andy goes to college in this movie and his toys have to cope with the fact that he's grown up. This movie relates to every single kid my age. We have grown up with Andy. Just like him, we are starting this new journey and leaving our Buzzes and Woodys behind. But it's not just toys, it's our childhood. I feel like this movie is one of the final pieces of my childhood. The innocence, the imagination, I don't want it to fade. I don't think it ever fully will leave, but right now it just feels like it is. This is a lot to take in for me at times. Even though I don't know what to expect, I'm excited. And I think I'll bring my teddy bear with me. I don't want him to get lonely!