Little Things

Today I had to work a pool party. The pool had been rented out by a church to try to reach kids in the area and get them to attend church on Sundays. I normally like to work pool parties, but today I was not amused. I had other plans that I didn't know about until after I had been scheduled to work. The other plans were me going to see my cousin and her group present on their trip to Cambodia. I did go for about 15 minutes but then I had to rush off to work. When I arrived on job it was kind of frantic as someone decided not to show and we were a lifeguard short. Things were figured out and I headed to my favorite stand, stand two. Stand two is the top of the slides. I enjoy this stand as all you have to do is tell people if they can or can't go and if there really isn't a chance of you having to rescue anyone. The slides and the diving boards are really popular so it was pretty crowded; a constant stream of people climbing the two flights of stairs, waiting in line, sliding down, and doing it again. "You can go now," I said time and time again. For just a few moments I found myself alone, the sun was setting and the sky was beautiful. Soon I saw why there was no line, it was making itself up the stairs. A boy (he was nine and a half) with his father were in the lead and traveling quite slow, but no one seemed to care. As they reached the top I saw why the journey up around 20 steps had taken so long, one of the boy's legs was bowed and so he couldn't walk without support. I didn't stare but I really wanted to tell him how proud I was of him for climbing up all those stairs by himself. His father asked me if they could ride down together, a privilege allowed to parents with young children, and I couldn't say no. He sat his son down and then took a seat behind him. I nodded my head, letting him know that they could go. Laying down is the fastest way to travel down the slide, but with the two of them they had to sit. This made them travel down the slide quite slow. I know I don't like going down the slides slow, but as the boy came around the first corner his face was beaming. He was squealing and giggling with joy the rest of the short trip down to the water. I felt tears coming to my eyes. Twice more the scenario I just described played out. On his third and last trip the people in line behind him were cheering him on.

Something as little such as going down a water slide brought him so much joy. To me going down those slides is something I do almost everyday that I work. To me walking around with out leaning on someone or using special crutches is not a big deal, but to him it would have been. I've heard the saying, 'Take joy in the little things, because to someone else it's big.' A nine year old really taught me that today.

Singing

Sing- to make melodious sound; with or without words.
Singing a thing practically everyone can do. Some can sing
well, some can't. Some enjoy to sing, some don't. I am
a person who can sing well (at least I think) and enjoys
singing. I sing everywhere, such as, at home, work, school.
Tomorrow is my first day of participating in my school's
Show Choir. I have been a part of the 2012-2013 Treble
Effects, which is my high school's all girl choir, since may.
We haven't done any singing and some of us haven't even
met. We begin vocal camp tomorrow where we will be
singing for almost 3 hours. I am really excited to be in
Show Choir with a bunch of other kids who enjoy music
and love to sing.

Panama #2

Panama official language is Spanish. Over 90% of people in Panama 

speak Spanish. The second common language is English. There are 

also many native and indigenous languages spoken through out 

Panama. My sister left for Panama with a little Spanish under her belt,

but not much. She really went to speak in love, a universal language 

that requires no words. You speak love through simple acts of kindness 

and showing you care. Although  haven't had a chance to speak to her 

since she left I know that words are not always needed.                

My attempt on outlining Panama                                

2012 Olympics

Every four years the world gathers. We forget arguments and agree to a time 

of peace to compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze. This is the most elite 

tournament held, the Olympic games. This year starting at the end of July 

the games will begin in London. Much waiting has taken place during the 

past four years as the spectators following their favorites and see new 

Olympians emerge. The competitors train and train hoping to gain a spot on

their country's team. Trials take place and the team is selected. I was lucky 

enough to witness the trials of my favorite sport, swimming. I watched as old 

time Olympians and some newbiesemerged. The trials were held in Omaha and 

the atmosphere at the Centurylink Center was amazing. I really wish I had a 

ticket to the Olympics as I'm sure the atmosphere will be even greater there as

you sit in stands filled with people from all over the world. I cannot wait for the 

games to begin. Go Team USA!!!!!!!!

Building a Fence

Sometimes we allow sin to grow in us. We know we shouldn't allow the sin let

its roots grow, but the devil makes it look appealing and we give in. Soon the 

roots of  our sin are so deep and thick we will never be able to pull them out.

Even with the Father's help we can never remove it completely, but with His help

we can control it by building a fence to stop its growth. We must maintain and 

keep the fence without holes or cracks, or the sin can began to grow again.                    

Friendship

Friendship is a noun.It isn't an adjective meant to describe something, it is a 

thingthat can be described.An example: The two boys grew up with each other 

and had a good friendship. According to Grace (that's me) the definition of 

friendship is a 

fondness

of another, 

an agreeing 

alliance, a 

bond that is 

formed 

through 

acts of 

kindness 

and love. 

I have had 

many friendships. Some stronger 

than others. Friendships help you 

learn and grow. I would like to thank 

all those 

who have

taken the 

time to 

become 

my friend. 

I love 

you all, 

no matter 

how many 

miles or 

years separate 

us. Without 

you guys I 

would not 

be the girl 

I am.

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Panama #1

Panama is a little country on the south tip of Central America.

This country is where my sister is headed. Panama does not 

have an official Religion; there are Catholics, Christians, and  

Indigenous religions. My sister is headed there as a missionary 

to the unreached villages and islands in Panama. She will be 

there for fifty two days and will live the life of people who's 

lives she wishes to impact. She is traveling and working with

group called, "Global Expeditions"               

My Attempt on a Panama Flag :)