So, as I mentioned in my previous post, my grandpa had a bad stroke a couple weeks ago. I've basically spent the time between then and now at the hospital, trying to do homework, running errands, seeing family members, getting back home for two days to get class stuff done, and making sure my mom remembered to eat and sleep. :P It was an insane two weeks in Kansas.
My grandpa passed away Tuesday night. His last breath couldn't have been sweeter. He was surrounded by family who were singing worship songs, and he opened one eye to scan the room, finally landing on my grandmother. He squeezed her hand (you will never find two bigger lovebirds than those two... even at 86), and breathed his last. The visitation and funeral were very sweet and honoring. The theme was how much of a difference he had made in other's lives, and "He's now in a better place... And we're jealous now!" haha...
So, needless to say, that's dominated my last two weeks.
On a school note, I've finished all but one class, and that final is on Friday. I graduate in 10 days, and I just keep getting more and more pumped for that.
I'm really getting interested in an illustration major, and I'm continuing to look at MCAD quite seriously.
The weather is GORGEOUS. I can't get enough of it.
I've become very upset with complacency as of late. It seems like the entire younger generation is just bogged down in self-worth, petty high school and college drama, and stupid frivilous things. And the worst part is, they don't care. They're fine with it! They don't actually know anything else.
Life pledge: Wake up youth to their own situation. Get all that passion and potential directed in a way that makes a difference.
Make no mistake, I'm guilty of this at times, too. We all are. It just saddens me to see all my peers lives be consumed with such "important" nothing. Absolutely nothing of worth. This has got to change. We're going to be the driving generation behind how the nation works in a few years, and we'd better get ready and shape up before that gets here.
[End rant]
Glasses came a few days ago. Feels way better reading and at the computer now.
My camera is/has/will be out like 24/7 from now on. Yes, yes, yes, Spring!
Hope you all are doing well. I want prayer requests in the comments. Love ya!
2 Comments:
we're definitely praying for strength. i know that God has a plan and i hope that He is ministering to you in sweet ways in the midst of the pain.
CONGRATS on nearing the end of the sem! YIPPEE!! that is so exciting. =D
complacency = annoying. problem is, we're all guilty, like you said. we need to know that God is infinitely more beautiful than anything we could go after in this world. with God's help we can fight the fog of complacency, but we're so powerless alone.
prayer request? pray that i would find more joy in God than events. what i mean is that sometimes i get so focused on the spiritual highs that i feel after conferences/retreats, whatever, and then as soon as the event is done my joy is gone. i want a joy in God that isn't superficial and circumstancial. that means i need to love God more than i love spiritual events, including reading the Bible. i need his spirit to make that real in my soul.
you ask how you can pray for us...how can we pray for you?
Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry your grandpa died, I hope his loss hasn't hit you or your family too hard. =/ That is the sweetest story ever about how he died, it made me cry a little. I haven't ever been in the room when someone has died, but if they're a Christian it's bound to be peaceful. Praise God he's in a better place! :D
Ahhh I'm so excited for graduation!!! Wow good job finishing all your classes, and good blessing on your last final.
Good ranting :p It's so true and so heartbreaking. I've seen passivity and just not caring at all a lot, even in myself. You're an awesome example to the younger generation, keep it up!
Prayer request: That I will somehow finish all my tests, papers, projects, speeches, everything by the 15th!!
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